Dmitrovsky (Verbilki) porcelain marks

In the period from 1918 the colour of marks has been showing its grade "сорт". Gold marks were put on the best unique wares. The red colour means 1st grade wares, blue colour - 2nd grade "сорт", green - 3rd grade "сорт" and braun marks point on the absence of grade.
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Some words about history of Verbilki porcelain

Some words about history of Verbilki porcelain.
 


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