What are some of the most sought-after historical services from the factory?

Collectors prize several historic table services created by the Imperial Porcelain Factory for the Russian court. Examples include the “Guriev” service from the early 19th century, decorated with classical motifs and gilding, and services with Russian national ornament developed in the late imperial period. Many of these survive only in museums such as the Hermitage and the Pavlovsk Palace collections. The factory occasionally issues modern interpretations or partial re-creations of these services, using updated shapes and contemporary production methods while retaining key decorative motifs. These reissues tend to appear in limited quantities and carry higher prices than standard lines. For collectors, even a single plate or cup from a historical-inspired series offers a link to imperial dining culture. Original 18th- and 19th-century pieces rarely appear on the open market; when they do, they usually pass-through specialized auction houses and achieve high prices.