{"product_id":"vintage-lomonosov-lfz-blue-bird-of-paradise-cobalt-and-gold-porcelain-tea-service-for-six","title":"VINTAGE LOMONOSOV LFZ BLUE BIRD OF PARADISE COBALT AND GOLD PORCELAIN TEA SERVICE FOR SIX","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"4269\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA breathtaking vintage Lomonosov porcelain tea service in the celebrated \u003cstrong data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4025\"\u003eBlue Bird pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, also commonly called \u003cstrong data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4073\"\u003eBlue Bird of Paradise\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made by the Leningrad Lomonosov Porcelain Factory during the Soviet era, this lavish service pairs stylized cobalt-blue birds with sweeping hand-applied gold foliage on luminous white porcelain.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4271\" data-end=\"4584\"\u003eEvery component is richly decorated, from the dramatic round teapot and double-handled sugar bowl to the scalloped serving bowl and six complete place settings. The fanciful birds appear surrounded by brilliant gilt leaves, feathers and flourishes, giving the service the theatrical beauty of a Russian folk tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4586\" data-end=\"4797\"\u003eThe collection includes six large teacups with matching saucers and dessert plates, creating a complete presentation for six. An additional petite cup and saucer adds an especially charming and uncommon element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4799\" data-end=\"4990\"\u003eThe reverse bears the red \u003cstrong data-start=\"4825\" data-end=\"4851\"\u003eLFZ \/ ЛФЗ Made in USSR\u003c\/strong\u003e factory mark associated with Soviet-period production by the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, now known as the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4992\" data-end=\"5185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4992\" data-end=\"5009\"\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teapot with lid; covered double-handled sugar bowl; creamer; large scalloped serving bowl; six teacups; six saucers; six dessert plates; one petite cup; and one petite saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5187\" data-end=\"5305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5187\" data-end=\"5203\"\u003ePiece Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 functional pieces, or 26 individual porcelain components when the two lids are counted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5307\" data-end=\"5594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5307\" data-end=\"5324\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teapot 7.5\" long × 5.25\" high; sugar bowl 6\" long × 4.25\" high; creamer 5\" long × 3.5\" high; serving bowl 8.5\" diameter × 1.75\" high; teacups 4\" diameter × 2.25\" high; saucers 6\" diameter; dessert plates 6\" diameter; petite cup 3\" diameter; petite saucer 4.5\" diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5596\" data-end=\"5870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5596\" data-end=\"5606\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leningrad Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, or LFZ\u003cbr data-start=\"5652\" data-end=\"5655\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5655\" data-end=\"5667\"\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Bird, commonly called Blue Bird of Paradise\u003cbr data-start=\"5716\" data-end=\"5719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5719\" data-end=\"5730\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003cbr data-start=\"5735\" data-end=\"5738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5738\" data-end=\"5751\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine porcelain\u003cbr data-start=\"5766\" data-end=\"5769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5769\" data-end=\"5779\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, cobalt blue and gold\u003cbr data-start=\"5807\" data-end=\"5810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5810\" data-end=\"5828\"\u003eEstimated Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soviet period, likely late 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5872\" data-end=\"6227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5872\" data-end=\"5886\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks or repairs observed. The cobalt decoration remains vivid, and the extensive gilding is exceptionally brilliant and well preserved. Minor variations, faint surface marks or slight irregularities within the hand-applied decoration may be present and are consistent with age and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6229\" data-end=\"6407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6229\" data-end=\"6242\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meticulously wrapped and securely packed for transit. The service may ship in multiple fully insured boxes. 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