Porcelain plate, circa 1900, painted in the center with a coat of arms of a Count, Kornilov brothers factory in St Petersburg, diameter 8 7/8 in. (22,5 cm). Minor rubbing to gilt on rim, otherwise near mint.

Rare porcelain plate from the service made for Field Marshal Count Zahar Chernishov (1722-1784). Gardner Factory, blue underglaze mark of 1780s. Diameter 9 5/8 in. (24,5 cm). Border is painted with the coat of arms of Field Marshal Chernishov: a shield of the Chernishov family , held by two eagles, is laid on crossed cannons. Below the shield, are Imperial awards of the Field Marshal, among which is St Andrew Order with chain in the center.

No chips, cracks or restoration.

Zahar Chernishov was one of the 18th century leading military commanders. He took part in the Seven Year war against Prussia in the rank of a Lieutenant General, and under his command , the city of Berlin was captured in 1761. During the reign of Catherine II, Chernishov was appointed to different high positions, including president of the Military Ministry and Governor of Belorussia. Since 1782 till his death in 1784, Chernishov was the Commander in Chief of Moscow. Probably, at that time this porcelain service was commissioned to the Gardner Factory, which was located in Verbilki (Moscow province).

Porcelain plates from the service made for Grand Duke Michael (1832-1909), the fourth son of Nicholas I, Field Marshal and chief of the State Council. Kornilov Factory in St Petersburg, circa 1900. Borders are decorated with monogram of the Grand Duke under the Imperial crown.

Plates with gilded borders. Diameter 8 1/4 in. (20,9 cm). All plates are in excellent condition (no chips, cracks or restoration). Minor rubbing to gilt.