Imperial Russian porcelain nut dish from the Order of Saint Vladimir Service made by the Gardner Porcelain Factory, Verbilki, circa 1783 – 1785.Of oval, tapering form, the sides gilded, the exterior molded with the red & black moire sash of the order, with sculpted & gilded crosses of the order set on opposite sides of the dish, 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: 1 3/4″ h x 4 3/4″ w x 4″ d (4.4 x 12.1 x 10.1 cm).