This is a series of four themes and three plates within each for a total of twelve. The years of their release and the themes are :

                                                         1980               The Snowmaiden
                                                         1981               Vassilissa the Fair
                                                         1982               The Firebird       
                                                         1983               Maria Morevna 

The artwork was created by noted artist Boris Zworykin who created these images over eighty (80) years ago. The originals are on display at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Painted in gouache, a form of watercolor noted for its brillance, these representations have up to 28 colors each fired one at a time on porcelain with a 24K gold trim ring.

The release was 27,500 units. This is a work of art that is not intended for food use. The plates were issued with individualized Certificates of Authenticity. There is a picture at the bottom showing the original packing and COA.

The theme names and plates are:


            The Snowmaiden (Snegurochka)

                        Snegurochka
                        Bradex 22-H.18-1.1

                        Snegurochka at the Court of Tsar Berendei
                        Bradex 22-H.18-1.2

                        Snegurochka and Lel the Shepherd Boy
                        Bradex 22-H.18-1.3



            Vassilissa the Fair

                        The Red Knight
                        Bradex 22-H.18-1.4

                        Vassilissa and Her Stepsisters
                        Bradex 22-H.18-1.5

                        Vassilissa is presented to the Tsar
                        Bradex 22-H.18-1.6



            The Firebird

                        In Search of the Firebird
                        Bradex 22-H.18-1.7

                        Ivan and Tsarevna on the Grey Wolf
                        Bradex 22-H.18-1.8

                        The Wedding Tsarevna Elena the Fair
                        Bradex 22-H.18-1.9



            Maria Morevna

                        Maria Morevna and Tsarevich Ivan
                        Bradex 22-H.18-1.10

                        Koshchey carries off Maria Morevna
                        Bradex 22-H.18-1.11

                        Tsarevich Ivan and the Beautiful Castle
                        Bradex 22-H.18-1.12


The above complete set was offered at 300 British pounds (about $575) recently).

This is an absolutely beautiful series. A high percentage of sellers will be in Europe. Insurance is highly recommended and should be considered an investment. Your package will be handled many times, probably thrown a few times into shipping containers. If the seller's country issues a receipt for proof of insurance, ask the seller to mail the receipt to you separately. If there is a problem, you will have the receipt.

ebay limits the number of pictures you may have in a Guide otherwise all plates would be featured.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

I am not a dealer and I do not sell.

Ralph Vaughan