Cobalt Mesh Sets

The article will discuss such a unique concept as cobalt mesh. And this is not only a pattern - it is the corporate identity of the Imperial Porcelain Factory (formerly the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory). This is how not only dishes are decorated, but also other things: caskets, candlesticks, decor. The blue range, in combination with white, generously shaded with 22-carat gold, creates an impression of triumph and splendor.

Cobalt netting - a unique pattern reminiscent of the Northern capital - has an amazing history dating back more than half a century. The painting appeared on the dishes in 1944 thanks to the talented artist Anna Yatskevich. In the 30s, Anna Adamovna, after graduating from an art-industrial school in Leningrad, went to work at the Leningrad Factory, to which she gave 20 years.

True, initially the pattern was not cobalt - the first batch of sets was with a gold mesh. Having critically examined the product with the artist's eyes, Anna Adamovna replaced the gold in the drawing with blue. This is how the first tulip-shaped tea set was painted in blue. And today it looks the same as it did then - against a snow-white background, a dark blue check, decorated with accents at the intersection of lines made of 22 carat gold.

There are two versions of the origin of the cobalt ornament on the dishes.

1. Anna Yatskevich created this pattern when she looked at the sealed windows in besieged Leningrad. These lines allegedly attracted the attention of the artist, born in Leningrad, who remained at home during the blockade. This pattern seemed interesting to Anna, and she decided to try to paint the porcelain in this way.
2. According to another version, these are snowflakes in the bright rays of the northern sun.

Historians have a completely different version, supported by facts. They believe that the idea of ​​a mesh pattern was inspired by the artist's old service, made by order of Elizabeth Petrovna in the 18th century. by Dmitry Vinogradov himself, who is considered the founder of the production of Russian porcelain.

In 1958, at the Brussels World Exhibition, the plant from Leningrad presented an impressive collection of its best products. At the same time, they showed the products that were in force at that time. They did not develop anything specially, the task was different - they wanted to acquaint visitors with a wide range of products, while not trying to somehow capture the imagination. And so, quite unexpectedly, the Tulip service, decorated with a cobalt net, was awarded a gold medal for its pattern and shape.

After a while, the ornament was also noted in our country, assigning the product the "Quality Mark of the USSR", which was very honorable at that time. This is how the triumphal procession of cobalt mesh began not only across the country, but around the world.

When the USSR collapsed, the plant was in decline for some time. The year 1997 was the year of its reorganization. Products began to be produced, including for export.

Since 1997, more than 45 thousand pieces of porcelain with cobalt patterns have been sold.

For a long time, the technology was the same - a cobalt mesh was manually applied to the fired biscuit. Then the porcelain is fired again, then glaze is applied. At the final stage, the "bugs" were also manually drawn with 22-carat gold leaf.

Currently, the painting technology has been simplified. Initially, it was used to decorate the service, made in the graceful Tulip shape, for which it was designed. The decor looks great on other models, such as "Wave", "Youth", "Gift".

More than 150 models with branded cobalt netting today in the assortment of the plant are not only sets, but also plates, sets for wine, as well as jugs, tureens and much more. It is impossible to tell about all the IPE products, let us dwell on the most popular products from the Cobalt Mesh series.

All of them are made of bone china with an applied cobalt mesh pattern and decorated with 22 carat gold leaf.

The set consists of 15 items. Designed for 6 people.

The set contains: 6 cups (145 ml), 6 saucers (12 cm), 1 coffee pot (690 ml), 1 sugar bowl (310 ml), 1 creamer (120 ml).

A set consisting of a miniature coffee cup, saucer and a plate for dessert is a ready-made gift in the Russian style for your friends or colleagues. Saucer - (11.5 cm), plate - (15.5 cm), coffee cup.

The service consists of 6 cups (220 ml), 6 saucers (14.5 cm), 6 plates (18.5 cm), 1 teapot (800 ml), 1 sugar bowl (390 ml).

Very nice table service for 6 persons. Consists of 6 deep plates (22 cm), 6 shallow / smooth plates (20 cm), 6 flat / dessert plates (24 cm), one round dish (30 cm), oval dish (20x30 cm), herring (17x25.5 cm), a salad bowl for 2 servings (350 ml) and a salad bowl for 4 servings (700 ml).

To choose a good set of dishes, decorated with an exquisite cobalt net, you need to make a purchase only on the official website of the LFZ (IPZ); you can also purchase it at trusted retail outlets or in the factory's company store.

These products are produced only at the IPE. The decor is a kind of visiting card of the Imperial Porcelain Factory, it is the brand's signature pattern, it is not produced anywhere else. No sets from Germany or the Czech Republic can compare in beauty and elegance with the crockery from this line. This is the most popular series recognized all over the world.

In this case, it is important to buy an original product.Authenticity can be verified by looking at the factory branded stamp on the back of each piece. And also, of course, the high quality of the imperial porcelain will be immediately visible:

• first of all, it has high strength, resistance to chips;
• this product is distinguished by its whiteness and transparency;
• all products are absolutely safe for adults and children, as they are made from natural raw materials, non-toxic, do not contain harmful substances.

It is very important to properly care for such utensils:

• wash by hand;

• do not use in microwave oven or dishwasher.