A rare coffee pot and two cups from the "Imperial Yacht" service "Derzhava" (Dzerzhava) by Tsar Alexander II of Russia on saucers. Moulded forms. All-round coloured marine decoration of reserve-framed anchor motifs and chains, ship's rope and ornamental borders as well as imperial orb symbolism (Derzhava), the crowned tsar's monogram and the Russian double-headed eagle. Dark blue, royal blue and emerald green backgrounds. Polychrome overglaze painting with rich gold decoration. Partial hairline cracks. Green manufacturer's mark. Jug h. 19.5 cm. The service, created in the Imperial Manufactory between 1871 and 1874, was made especially for the Romanov Tsar's family. It was designed by Ippolit Monighetti, architect and professor at the Imperial Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg, who was also entrusted with the interior decoration of the imperial yacht "Derzhava" (Derzhava). Originally designed for 30 people, the imperial service was later supplemented with additional pieces. Cf. Hillwood Museum, Washington, D.C.; inv. no. 25.343.10. A rare 3-piece porcelain part set of the Imperial Yacht service "Derzhava" with nautical decor, double headed Russian eagles and Imperial cypher of Alexander II; Partly hairline cracks. Green manufacturer's mark. Russia. Imperial manufactory St. Petersburg. Circa 1871 - 1881.