The stamp has the inscription: Gardner Factory. Verbilki. The year is 1766.
In 1766, in the village of Verbilki, 50 versts from Moscow, a porcelain manufactory was founded by a merchant from Scotland, Franz Gardner.
21st century. Memorial plaque in honor of the founder of the manufactory, Franz Gardner.
A large porcelain mug made for the 850th anniversary of Moscow, the capital of Russia.
The history of the Gardner manufactory in Verbilki can be found at this link.:
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| type | stein | material | porcelain |
| producer | mold | - | |
| designer/decorator | |||
| capacity | 2 | ||
| design date | 1997 | ||
| height | 29.0 cm (appx. 11.3 inches.) |