Antique Russian Silver Enamel Orthodox Necklace Panagia Pendant Icon Reliquary
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:374040 | Modified Item: No |
| Material: Mixed | Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation |
Antique Russian Silver Enamel Orthodox Necklace Panagia Pendant Icon Reliquary
Beautiful Russian Orthodox Ecclesiastical 84 Silver Panagia Pendantive or Reliquary that is made in the form of a stylized cross with dimentions appr. 7.1/8" X 3.5/8" (18.0 cm. X 9.2 cm.), including the beautiful crown and a small pendant rhomb which is attached below the panagia body. Panagia opens on hinges and locks with small pin. Perhaps the pin was tied on to the body of Panagia by fine silver chain....
The face of the Panagia is covered with light/pale blue hot glass enamel. On the center is mounted very nice hand painted oval glass enamelled plaque/plate depicting the image of the Virgin Mary. Painted enamel oval is appr. 53 x 43 mm. Portrait of the Virgin Mary is extremely detailed artistic work.The four arms of the stylized cross are decorated with beautiful gilded floral appliques of yellow metal. Between the arms of the cross have 4 stylized rhombic malachite stones. On the face of the Panagia have mounted several red stones.
The back side of the panagia is decorated with a gilded Russian Imperial Eagle. On the back side of the stylized cross, the shoulders are decorated with 4 gilded stylized mussel shells and in each of them is cut Orthodox Russian Cross. Above the eagle, there is a garland with a Cyrillic motto: The God with us. Probably sometime in the Panagia was hiding some church relics - relics of a saint, a valuable manuscript, part of the Holy Cross or something...
Panagia body is attached to the chain by Russian Imperial crown. The chain is attached to the crown and consists of 36 units. Each link of the chain is openwork - engraved or carved with a Orthodox Cross. All links are hallmarked with 84 and other marks. The chain is appr. 73.0 cm. long, which is approx. 28.3/4" inches, enough to be worn around the any neck. All parts of the Panagia / Reliquary are hallmarked for 84 silver. Panagia weighs appr. 262.5 grams solid silver. It is a superior piece !
Very little ecclesiastical items survived the various political upheavals of the twentieth century, as much of it was confiscated and destroyed by the communistic power. Please ask any questions before bidding.
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Beautiful Russian Orthodox Ecclesiastical 84 Silver Panagia Pendantive or Reliquary that is made in the form of a stylized cross with dimentions appr. 7.1/8" X 3.5/8" (18.0 cm. X 9.2 cm.), including the beautiful crown and a small pendant rhomb which is attached below the panagia body. Panagia opens on hinges and locks with small pin. Perhaps the pin was tied on to the body of Panagia by fine silver chain....
The face of the Panagia is covered with light/pale blue hot glass enamel. On the center is mounted very nice hand painted oval glass enamelled plaque/plate depicting the image of the Virgin Mary. Painted enamel oval is appr. 53 x 43 mm. Portrait of the Virgin Mary is extremely detailed artistic work.The four arms of the stylized cross are decorated with beautiful gilded floral appliques of yellow metal. Between the arms of the cross have 4 stylized rhombic malachite stones. On the face of the Panagia have mounted several red stones.
The back side of the panagia is decorated with a gilded Russian Imperial Eagle. On the back side of the stylized cross, the shoulders are decorated with 4 gilded stylized mussel shells and in each of them is cut Orthodox Russian Cross. Above the eagle, there is a garland with a Cyrillic motto: The God with us. Probably sometime in the Panagia was hiding some church relics - relics of a saint, a valuable manuscript, part of the Holy Cross or something...
Panagia body is attached to the chain by Russian Imperial crown. The chain is attached to the crown and consists of 36 units. Each link of the chain is openwork - engraved or carved with a Orthodox Cross. All links are hallmarked with 84 and other marks. The chain is appr. 73.0 cm. long, which is approx. 28.3/4" inches, enough to be worn around the any neck. All parts of the Panagia / Reliquary are hallmarked for 84 silver. Panagia weighs appr. 262.5 grams solid silver. It is a superior piece !
Very little ecclesiastical items survived the various political upheavals of the twentieth century, as much of it was confiscated and destroyed by the communistic power. Please ask any questions before bidding.
SHIPPING TO the USA, EUROPE and REST of the WORLD : FREE
DEAR BUYERS - If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, please contact us FIRST, BEFORE contacting EBAY, BEFORE leaving BAD feedback, opening a cases, disputes, complaints, ect. Direct contact is always more useful than cheap staff, located outside of the US, who can only pick up the telephones or send autoresponds... We can always sort out all issues to your full satisfaction.
We understand that everyone has different expectations and perceptions, and we want you to be completely happy with your purchase. We also welcome your views and suggestions by email, which helps us to improve our service. Your input helps us to maintain excellent Customer Service.
PLEASE NOTE :1. Once the shipment left the sender's country, we have no more control over it and over the delivery time2. Your shipment will be held and delayed indefinitely for inspection by U.S. Customs and Border Controll3. Import of antiques and edged weapons in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, China, Israel, Italy etc. is ILLEGAL. 4. Please, all users with ZERO feedback, contact me BEFORE you bid ! Thank you !5. Sometimes the auction description may be a little wrong, but the pictures are always correct. 6. If payment is not received within 4 days, eBay automatically will open an "Unpaid Item Case" against a non-payer. We use the eBay "Unpaid Item Assistant" option, and this automates the process and also depersonalised it. So when eBay automatic system open an "Unpaid Item Dispute", they aren't doing it against buyer personally, they are just following a process, without seller participation.7. WE DONT MAKE MONEY ON POSTAGE, we don't add any ridiculous "Import charges" or "Handling fees". We will be glad to combine any items, and will always give you the best price possible. Happy bidding and good luck !
