Popov Porcelain Scenic Cobalt Cup & Saucer 1850
A Porcelain Presentation Cup And Saucer by the Popov Factory, Moscow, circa 1850
Of tapering cylindrical form, the cobalt ground painted body decorated en grisaille with an oval medallion depicting a panorama of Possibly St Petersburg framed within a gilt band, with a gilt stylised rocaille design on the cobalt ground, the gilt handle simulating entwined branches, the circular saucer with a white ground centre and similar gilt rocaille design on the cobalt ground body with floral arrangements, gilt rims, marked under base with blue Cyrillic monogram 'AP' and impressed 6, 8 on both pieces
An example of this Cup Sold at Christies Lot 122 December 2nd 2009 for £10,000 (link Attached)
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-a-porcelain-presentation-cup-and-saucer-5274614/
Size; Cup 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm.) high 9.5cm diameter, Saucer 6 5/8 in. (16.7 cm.) diameter
Condition: Crazed line on Underside of Saucer and Minor chip on the rim of the Saucer (see Photos)