A large porcelain commemorative charger, Kuznetsov Porcelain Factory, Tver, circa 1888

A large porcelain commemorative charger, Kuznetsov Porcelain Factory, Tver, circa 1888

the sky-blue cavetto painted with angels holding an ermine mantle with the Imperial cypher of Alexander III, with gilt sun, rays and rim, the deep blue border with reserves inscribed with the dates with gilt borders and sprays of flowers, with gilt commemorative inscription, with green and impressed factory marks on the underside

diameter 41.5cm, 16 1/3in.