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Akiba Galleries

82 - Imperial Russian Silver Icon-Medallion Pin c. 1891, Russian Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown Russian Silversmith, Imperial Russia, 1891. Marking(s); notes: Reportedly hallmarked with the Russian 84 zolotnik silver standard (.875 purity), the date 1891, a maker's mark, and a Moscow assay mark attributed to Anatoly Artsibashev. Cyrillic inscriptions flanking the saint's halo identify Saint Nicholas.Weight approximately 12 grams. Materials: 84 zolotnik (.875) silver. Cataloger Note: Antique Imperial Russian silver religious icon medallion or pin depicting Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker in traditional Orthodox bishop's vestments. The saint is portrayed with a halo, raising his right hand in blessing while holding a Gospel Book in his left hand. Cyrillic inscriptions flank the figure, identifying the revered patron saint. The medallion features finely detailed religious imagery characteristic of late 19th-century Russian Orthodox devotional metalwork. Designed as a personal religious ornament or protective amulet, the piece reflects the longstanding tradition of wearable icons in Imperial Russia. 1.25" x 1.5"

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USD 50 (€45)

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Estimation

USD 100 - 400 (€89 - 360)

Sale fees

26%

Imperial Russian Silver Icon-Medallion Pin c. 1891, Russian Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown Russian Silversmith, Imperial Russia, 1891. Marking(s); notes: Reportedly hallmarked with the Russian 84 zolotnik silver standard (.875 purity), the date 1891, a maker's mark, and a Moscow assay mark attributed to Anatoly Artsibashev. Cyrillic inscriptions flanking the saint's halo identify Saint Nicholas.Weight approximately 12 grams. Materials: 84 zolotnik (.875) silver. Cataloger Note: Antique Imperial Russian silver religious icon medallion or pin depicting Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker in traditional Orthodox bishop's vestments. The saint is portrayed with a halo, raising his right hand in blessing while holding a Gospel Book in his left hand. Cyrillic inscriptions flank the figure, identifying the revered patron saint. The medallion features finely detailed religious imagery characteristic of late 19th-century Russian Orthodox devotional metalwork. Designed as a personal religious ornament or protective amulet, the piece reflects the longstanding tradition of wearable icons in Imperial Russia. 1.25" x 1.5" age wear, good condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com

Auction details

Traditionally Cool (11.10.26)
Tuesday, November 10
05:00 PM
12 NW 1st Ave Dania Beach
FL 33004 Florida, United States

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Akiba Galleries +13 0 53 32 92 74 info@akibaantiques.com
On Drouot for 1 year avec More than 25,000 lots published

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