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Lomonosov Porcelain and Imperial Porcelain Factory Backstamps

Posted by The Russian Gift Shop on May 18th 2015

Around 1991 the Lomonosov factory used a burgundy or red mark. This mark varied in color intensity from a dark mark to a l

Posted by Olga Shukin and The Russian Gift Shop on May 11th 2015

The fundamental aspect of Russian toys is that they are uncomplicated and profound. The subject matter is lucid and laconi

Posted by The Russian Gift Shop on May 10th 2015

In the 17th century, artisans who made wooden household and kitchen utensils used to gather at the big fair held in the trade

Posted by The Russian Gift Shop on May 3rd 2015

A Short History of the Debut of Russian Fairy Tale PlatesThe first appearance of colorful Russian-made collector's plates alm

Posted by The Russian Gift Shop on Apr 29th 2015

Is it Genuine Cobalt Net? Lomonosov Cobalt Net is Compared with Fake Cobalt Net (Recent updates at the end)

Posted by The Russian Gift Shop on Apr 29th 2015

Antique Russian IconsThe antique Russian icon market is fraught with many pitfalls. Russia, like China and other older civili