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LOT 1936

Russian Silver-Gilt Cross Pendant

21ST CENTURY A.D.

1 3/8 in. (4.89 grams, 34 mm).

Cross fleury pendant with granules to the rim and in the spandrels; obverse with central reserved cross and rectangular panels with calligraphic text; reverse with roundels and legend across the centre; stamped '[.]25' to loop. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1936

Russian Silver-Gilt Cross Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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