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LOT 2015
Russian Silver-Gilt Cross Pendant
21ST CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (15 grams, 55 mm).
Cruciform bifacial pendant with hinged suspension loop and two-headed eagle; obverse with recessed panels, Corpus Christi to the centre and busts of saints surrounding; reverse with central recessed lozenge and busts of Mary and infant Jesus surrounded by busts of the evangelists; stamped '925' to rear of loop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saint Nicholas
19th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Representing Saint Nicholas of Myra with a book in his left hand and making the gesture of blessing with his right, dressed as a bishop with sticharion, covered by omophorion, and surmounted by an epitrachelion embroidered with crosses; the saint flanked by Jesus and Virgin Mary, Christ holding the gospel, Mary the bishop’s epitrachelion; Cyrillic inscriptions 'Saint Nikolaos the Wonderworker (СВЯТЫЙ НИКОЛА ЧУДОТВОРЕЦ), Iesus Christos (ΙΣ ΧC) and Mother of God (ΜΡ ΘΥ)' on the enamelled background. 348 grams, 10.7 cm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
The icon features meticulous craftsmanship typical of Orthodox iconography. The enamel colors, despite the passage of time, retain their vibrant intensity, highlighting the key elements of the depicted images. The refined details and use of enamel give depth and luminosity to the icon, making it a precious example of the Russian Orthodox tradition. -
Post Medieval Coptic Silvered Cross Pendant
Ethiopia, 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Cross botonny with suspension loop, ring-and-dot to centre of obverse. 18.3 grams, 50 mm
From an old Lincoln, UK, collection, 1950s-1970s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
The pectoral cross, also called the neck cross, is much smaller in the Orthodox Ethiopian world (and in general in all Orthodox world) than both the processional and the priests' cross. These crosses, secured by a blue string or cord, adorn the necks of the faithful. Many people receive their pectoral cross at baptism. They are made from a range of materials: bronze, silver, iron, horn, and occasionally gold. The richness of ornaments and the complex structure of Ethiopian crosses give a picture of an extraordinary culture, that of one of the world’s oldest Christian societies. The ornaments and forms of the crosses of Ethiopia are unique and instantly recognisable. -
Post Medieval Silver Pendant with Calligraphic Stone
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Carnelian intaglio with Arabic inscription, set in a silver pendant with vegetal borders, the reverse with a regardant doe. 15.6 grams, 37 mm
Private collection, London.
