RUSSIAN 10-PIECE TEA SERVICE DMITROVSKIY (VERBILKY) PORCELAIN FACTORY, MOSCOW, 1940-1946

RUSSIAN 10-PIECE TEA SERVICE DMITROVSKIY (VERBILKY) PORCELAIN FACTORY, MOSCOW, 1940-1946
comprising
a tea pot, dimensions: 18 x 21 x 10 cm (7 1/8 x 8 1/4 x 4 in.)
a sugar bowl, dimensions: 10 x 16 x 11 cm (4 x 6 1/4 x 4 3/8 in.)
a creamer, dimensions 10 x 14 x 9 cm (4 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
a large bowl, dimensions: 15 x 15 cm (5 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
six tea cups with saucers, dimensions: 7 x 7 x 7 cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.) [cups], 13 x 13 cm (5 1/8 x 5 1/8 in.) [saucers]
two bottles, height: 24 cm (9 1/2 in.);
all the items are marked with Dmitrovsky Porcelain Factory (Verbilki), 1940-1946; the bottles are illustrated with Worker and Kolkhoz Woman and inscribed Soviet National Farming Exhibition in Cyrillic

LITERATURE
Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy,(Moscow: Pinakotheke, 2008), p. 179 (illustrated)
Condition Report: CONDITIONThe set is in good condition, some minor signs of use and wear, visible rubbing to the gilt parts, the spout of the creamer is chipped. UV light inspection showed no signs of restoration.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.