Cross pectoral pendant in gold 56 zolotniks (583 thousandths) and platinum set with diamond roses, in the shape of Latin cross decorated with purple enamel guilloche. The reverse side openwork and engraved with the motto in Russian "Save and Protect". In its Karelian birch case. Very good condition. Bears a stamp of St. Petersburg (1899-1903). Russian work in the Fabergé style, bearing a hallmark of the goldsmith Victor Aarne. Gross weight: 31,9 g Total height: 7 cm This lot is described by Maxime Charron, Paris.

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