An Imperial Russian porcelain basket from the Order of ST Vladimir Service made by the Gardner Porcelain Factory, Verbilki, circa 1783 – 1785. Of oval, tapering form, the sides pierced & gilded, the undulating gilded rim molded in a chain pattern, the exterior molded & painted with the red & black moire sash of the order, with sculpted & gilded crosses of the order set on opposite sides of the basket, the ribbons ending in a molded bow knot set below the handles painted green to resemble freshly woven branches, the center of the interior painted with the star of the order. Dimensions: 3 5/8″ h x 10 1/2″ w x 9 3/4″ d (9.2 x 26.7 x 24.8 cm).