Russian (European/Asian) tea (demitasse) set?

[Windebrook]

I am repostig this as it said my downloads were to large so here we go again.  Please check for post #2 as well. 

Hi all,

I am new and it is so wonderful to find this site.  I am at a loss on how to get info on this set.  I have tried everything I could think of.  I think it may be Russian or Czech, etc.  It is two colors, plate is bone and cup is light blue.  I was wondering if anyone could help?  I will post several pics.  I will post a second set of pics in another post.  Thank you so much for any info.

Bev in Mass

[Windebrook]

I think I finally found that this may be Bulgarian or similar. 

Bev in Mass

[ironlord1963]

Can you post pics of the hallmarks on the bottom of the cup or saucer.   

[KC]

Ironlord   there is a second post with more information....

the wording on picture 73 is Russian....and interpreted into English is "Korosten' china plant by them f e Dzerzhinskiy"

Korosten is in the Zhitomir region of the Ukraine

Founded 1903. Real name is " Korosten Porcelain Factory named after Dzerzhinsky"  Dzerzhinsky was a huge supporter of Stalin.

Are you wanting to sell or find out the value?

If noone posts more info I will try and get more for you...have several Russian friends (I have 2 adopted children from Siberia, Russia and know enough Russian to get by there!).

[D&b antiques]

And KC  found us searching for a family heirloom. lucky us we have him now.... correction on Demitasse. that is a full cup for tea. Demitasse mean's half cup.

[Windebrook]

Well I am so thrilled to see repsonses so quickly!  Thank you so much. 

KC, sounds like I am very fortunate you recently joined.  And thank you for the info.  I am looking to see if these have any history, and also value of course.  I don't know about selling as I like them an awful lot.  I have a set of 6.

D&b, I believe these are called demitasse cups as they are very small. I did look up definition and it says cup for serving a strong black coffee after dinner or refers to the coffee itself.

Ironclord, I posted another set of pics in another post.

They may just be a mass produced brand, but thats ok.  I love learning about other cultures so I find this exciting anyways.

Again thank you so much. 

Bev in Mass

[D&b antiques]

 A picture does not alway's define the size. as I see them they appear to be full size.

[D&b antiques]

 I meant half size. Demitasse is french for half size

[Windebrook]

yes D&B, they do actually look full size in pics.  Maybe I should have held one in hand for reference...lol.  They are so delicate.  I have been doing a little looking on site and seems alot of these factory items were hand painted.  Maybe so as I see alot of tiny imperfections that you wouldnt notice unless examining closely.  I haven't found a website yet...still looking.  I can't wait to get more info.

Bev

[Windebrook]

I forgot to mention that box they came in seemed to have space for another or other items.  I wonder if it would be possible to find out what is missing?  I am going to assume a small pot of some sort.  Would love to get hold of whatever goes with it.

Bev

[KC]

They are still in business today....www.korostenporcelain.kr.com.ua/eng/products.shtml
www.midrivers.com/~dusty/Porcelain2.htm