The main part of the Everyday service was executed in 1762-1796, most part of the service is kept in the collection of the state Museums "Peterhof" and "Tsarskoe Selo", as well as in the Hermitage. The name of the service indicates that it was used daily. On holidays or serious occasions they used other one, more ceremonial. Porcelain oval serving dish from the court service of Catherine the Great, also called "Everyday Service" Imperial porcelain factory, Russia, Saint Petersburg, 1762-96. (reign of Catherine II)

Lot 201
450500
Porcelain, polychrome overglaze painting. Cobalt underglaze stamp of the reign of Catherine the Second "E II", purple mark over glaze abbreviation with an asterisk "P. K." by hand - marking products intended for use in the Imperial Palace. Very good condition L.:47, W.:36 cm. The dish is decorated with a embossed wicker edging and painted with bouquets of flowers.