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253 - A VERY FINE GOLD LOCKET WITH AN ENGRAVED CROWNED MONOGRAM FROM THE FAMILY COLLECTION OF THE COUNTS ZUBOV Russian, St. Petersburg, late 19th century Gold, engraved with the Cyrillic monogram "VPZ" beneath a crown. Marked with the city mark, the 56 standard, and the maker’s mark “JG.” The finely crafted locket is set with coins: a gold ruble bearing the portrait of Catherine the Great, dated 1779; a gold poltina bearing the portrait of Catherine the Great, dated 1777; and, on the reverse, a mounted silver coin inscribed “LIBER,” dated 1787 (?). 3.8 cm long, 21 g (total weight).
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A VERY FINE GOLD LOCKET WITH AN ENGRAVED CROWNED MONOGRAM FROM THE FAMILY COLLECTION OF THE COUNTS ZUBOV Russian, St. Petersburg, late 19th century Gold, engraved with the Cyrillic monogram "VPZ" beneath a crown. Marked with the city mark, the 56 standard, and the maker’s mark “JG.” The finely crafted locket is set with coins: a gold ruble bearing the portrait of Catherine the Great, dated 1779; a gold poltina bearing the portrait of Catherine the Great, dated 1777; and, on the reverse, a mounted silver coin inscribed “LIBER,” dated 1787 (?). 3.8 cm long, 21 g (total weight). VERY FINE MEDALLION WITH ENGRAVED MONOGRAM UNDER A CROWN FROM THE FAMILY COLLECTION OF THE COUNTS OF ZUBOV Russia, St. Petersburg, late 19th century. Gold, engraved monogram 'WPZ' in Cyrillic. L. 3.8 cm, 21 g (total weight). Hallmarked with city mark, fineness '56', and master’s mark 'JG'. A medallion crafted to an exceptionally fine standard with mounted coins: a gold ruble bearing the portrait of Catherine the Great from 1779, a gold poltina bearing the portrait of Catherine the Great from 1777, and a silver coin set on the reverse bearing the inscription “LIBER,” dated 1787 (?).
Auction details
161-I: Art & Icons from the Orthodox World. PART 1Auction house
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