Russian Antique Porcelain Award Beaker for Cossacks

made by the Kuznetsov factory in Moscow, circa 1912. The front is decorated with a transfer printed portrait of Czarevich Alexei (Commander in Chief of all Cossack armies), the reverse – with double headed Imperial eagle. The blue & red ornaments are simulating peasant embroidery of Cossacks’ shirts.

It is a rare beaker. An identical beaker was sold from this site in 2005

Height 4 in. (10,2 cm)

Czarevich Alexei (the son of Nicholas II) is wearing a Navy uniform. His sailor’s cap is inscribed with the name of the Imperial yacht The Standard.

Inscription around the portrait reads: H.I.H.C.H. and G.D. (His Imperial Highness Czarevich Heir and Grand Duke) Alexei Nikolaevich * Commander (Ataman) of All Cossack Armies.

The black inscription along the lower rim reads:

The 1st Caucasian Cossack Division

For valiant and intrepid slashing

Condition: gilding on the rims is completely worn out, a few minor scratches.