LARGE RUSSIAN SILVER PLIQUE A JOUR ENAMEL EGG W ICON
Start price: $50.00
Estimated price: $100.00 - $150.00
Winning Bid: $2,800.00
Description
A highly collectible large Russian 88 gilt silver and enamel folding Easter egg with an icon inside. The egg case is embellished with polychrome foliage, and floral and scrollwork patterns are made in the Plique a Jour technique. Completed with an icon depicting the St. George framed in an 84 silver frame. The egg has a clasp on the side. The frame of the icon is marked with an 84 Russian silver standard hallmark and makers mark. And the egg is marked with an 88 Russian silver standard hallmark and makers mark. The plique a jour enamel is a technique in which the enamel is applied to the membranes in a thin layer, creating a luminous effect. Russian Silver Ware and Collectibles. Weight 376.48 g.
Dimensions
H 4 in. D 3 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition
Overall good vintage condition. Signs of wear and age. Slight scuffs and scratches. Slight stains and chips in enamel. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
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