19TH C. RUSSIAN 14K GOLD & ENAMEL CRUCIFIX

Russian 14k yellow and enamel crucifix necklace depicting Christ on the cross, (St. Petersburg 1882-1899). En verso engraved in Russian 'Save and Protect'. Marked '56' zolotnik (14k) Imperial gold standard with the St. Petersburg town mark and the maker's mark 'PB' possibly for Rudolf Weide. Suspended from a chain without a clasp.

Provenance: From the Private Collection of Tania Armour Becker, Atlanta, Georgia.

Approximate dimensions: chain l. 26.5"; crucifix h. 1.85", w. 1.10"; weighing 16.1 grams inclusive of all materials.

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Condition Report: Moderate scuffing to gold. Enamel creating the face and torso of Christ missing.