Lomonosov Porcelain Cobalt Net Spice Set 4 pc: Tray, Salt Cellar, Pepper Box, Sauceboat

Three hundred years ago no one in Europe had any idea of the materials and techniques used in making porcelain. The Chinese kept the secrets of porcelain production. Only in the early 18th century in Saxony the alchemist Johan F. Bottger discovered a way to produce "European" hard paste porcelain. These developments did not escape the notice of Peter I. During his frequent visits to European countries, Peter I pursued his interest in the secrets of porcelain manufacture and he attempted to introduce it to Russia with the help of foreigners, but unsuccessfully. Peter I's idea to establish his own porcelain production was brought to life two decades later by his daughter, who was then Empress Elizabeth (1741-1761).

• The original Lomonosov factory logo is on the bottom of each piece. Genuine Article - 100% Guaranteed.
• Material: hard-paste porcelain. Made in Russia by the Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Factory.
• Measures: Tray:L 7,09", W 2,76", H 0,59"; Salt Cellar:D 1,77", L 2,17", W 2,17", H,17"; Pepper box: D 1,38", L 1,77", W 1,77", H 1,97"; Sauceboat: D 2,17", L 1,77", W 1,77", H 1,38".
• Shape: Youth. Shape designer A. Leporskaya. Pattern designer A.Yatskevich