A RUSSIAN ICON OF ST NICHOLAS, SILVER RIZA, 1882-99

St. Petersburg, 1882-1899. Russian icon of Saint Nicholas presented in an oval gilt-silver oklad with a textured ground. The mitre is decorated with raised ornamentation, including a small central cross and oval medallions. The vestments feature intricate geometric and foliate engraving. The reverse is covered in rich burgundy velvet and fitted with a suspension loop for hanging. Hallmarks: 84 Russian silver standard, maker's mark "LG" in Cyrillic.

Dimensions: L: 5 in., (12.7 cm.)

Conditions: Good condition. Normal wear and traces of use, consistent with age.

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All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C.

Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided.