Collection: Russian Tsarist-era

The Tsarist era of Russia (1880–1917) was the twilight of the Romanov dynasty—a period of grandeur, refinement, and imperial opulence. Under emperors like Alexander III and Nicholas II, the arts flourished, with institutions like the Imperial Porcelain Factory, Gardner, and Kuznetsov producing exquisite porcelain and fine silverware for the aristocracy. Lavish interiors, delicate tableware, and gilded craftsmanship reflected the tastes of a court deeply inspired by European elegance and Russian tradition. Beneath the beauty, however, unrest grew, culminating in the Russian Revolution of 1917, which brought an abrupt end to centuries of imperial rule. What remains from this era are rare, meticulously crafted pieces—silent witnesses to the last decades of Imperial Russia.