of octofoil form, molded with Gotzkowsky erhabene Blumen, with three sprays of Hochschnitt Blumen and with the Imperial Russian State Seal and the Cross of the Order of St. Andrew, with gilt trellis pattern rim.

overall good condition; one plate with small chip to foot
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

In 1856, shortly after ascending to the throne, Emperor Alexander II ordered additions to be made to the four Order Services originally ordered by Catherine II from the Gardner Manufactory in the late eighteenth century, as well as the original St. Andrew Service that Augustus of Saxony had given to Empress Elizabeth. On the additions, see A. Odom, Russian Imperial Porcelain at Hillwood, Washington, DC, 1999, pp. 78-80.