Vintage Tea Set Golden Net Lomonosov Porcelain (LFZ) Made in USSR 1960 This elegant porcelain tea set with a magnificent original design will complement any meal - whether it is an ordinary tea party with friends or a holiday feast. The tea set was made at the legendary Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, which was opened in the second half of the 18th century, in accordance with the old production methods of the company. A unique recipe for each type of porcelain was developed by the scientist Dmitry Vinogradov back in the 18th century for the Elizabethan Porcelain Manufactory (now the Imperial Porcelain Factory). A practical gift option for a general or personal holiday. The set for 6 persons includes a teapot, sugar bowl, 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 cake plates. The Teapot is approximately 6" (13 cm) tall, 600 ml. The sugar bowl is approximately 4 1/4" (11.5 cm) tall (with lid). The cups are approximately 2 3/4" (6 cm) tall and 4" (10.5 cm) in diameter. The saucers are approximately 6" (15 cm) in diameter. The plates are 7" (18 cm) in diameter. It was hand-painted with Gold Ink. They have Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Factory LFZ logo on the bottom. Brand new, never used, excellent condition, export quality. The Imperial Porcelain Factory (now known as the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory) was founded by Empress Elizabeth in 1744 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Lomonosov Porcelain Factory was the first porcelain manufacturer in Russia to develop and commercially implement the alabaster porcelain technology. This fine delicate porcelain is a more brilliant white than the usual kind, and thin almost to the point of being translucent. From its first porcelain bear, hand-made by the inventor of Russian porcelain, Dmitry Vinogradov, Lomonosov has continued the tradition of creating life through porcelain. This quality, demanded by the Imperial Romanov Family, can still be found two and a half centuries later, when more than 300 different types of figurines are made at the factory for people throughout the world to enjoy. And every one of them is hand­made and hand-painted. It is this special attention to detail of Lomonosov artists which infuses each figurine with life, soul, individuality. Standards of excellence set by Lomonosov sculptors, such as B.Vorobyev, I.Riznich, P.Veselov received high international acclaim at World Exhibitions in Brussels, New York, London etc. Pictures are part of the description and reflect the current state of the article. The real color of the item may be slightly different from the pictures shown on website caused by many factors such as brightness of your monitor and light brightness. We ship via registered airmail with the tracking number.