A RUSSIAN FAIENCE SIXTY-SIX DINNER SERVICE IN NEOCLASSICAL STYLE, KUZNETSOV PORCELAIN FACTORY

A RUSSIAN FAIENCE SIXTY-SIX DINNER SERVICE IN NEOCLASSICAL STYLE, KUZNETSOV PORCELAIN FACTORY comprising of approximately 209 individual elements, each with a monogramed M, and each marked with, FB maker's mark, stand mark for 1929-1942, and 800 silver standard; in a linded light wooden and keyed presentation box with four pull-out compartments, measuring: 39 x 66 x 23 cm (15 3/8 x 26 x 9 in.), retailed by F. Kurzbeck Kastey-Kutry Perstyn 6, Prague. comprising of: one serving ladle, length: 30 cm (11 3/4 in.); one carving fork, length: 25 cm (9 7/8 in.); one small carving fork, length: 18 cm (7 1/8 in.); one sauce spoon with gilt interior, length: 18 cm (7 1/8 in.); one serving spoon, length: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.); twelve dinner spoons, length: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.); twelve dinner forks, length: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.); twelve steak knives, length: 25 cm (9 7/8 in.); twelve dinner knives, length: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.); twelve salad forks, length: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.); twelve dessert knives, length: 18 cm (7 1/8 in.); twelve dessert forks, length: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); twelve coffee spoons, length: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); twelve tea spoons, length: 15 (5 7/8 in.); twelve sugar spoons, length: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); twelve sugar spoons, length: 11 cm (4 3/8 in.); pair of a salad fork and spoon, length: 24 cm (9 1/2 in.); two serving spoons, longest: 22 cm (8 5/8); shorter: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.); twelve fish forks, length: 16 cm (6 1/4 in.); twelve ice cream spoons, length: 16 cm (6 1/4 in.); two deboning utensils, length: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); one larger deboning utensils, length: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.); three pairs of tongs, length: 16 cm (6 1/4 in.) [smallest], 19 cm (7 1/2 in.) [medium], 21 cm (8 1/4 in.) [longest]; twelve cake forks, length: 18 cm (7 1/8 in.); twelve personal dessert servers, length: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.); one pastry server, length: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.); one slotted pastry server, length: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); one small pastry server, length: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); three pairs of glass salt and pepper shakers, overall height: 4 cm (1 5/8 in.); sugar tongs, length: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.) CONDITION The set appears in age-appropriate condition. Minor chips visible to the lifted edges of two of the serving trays. Small chip to the top of the covered bowl lid. Light surface scuffs visible to the perimeter of the dishes and serving trays resulting in a clay color. Overall general wear and use to the set. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.