Imperial Russian Niello Egg Pendant miniature Head: 16 x 13mm

Head: 16 x 13mm

It’s beautifully proportioned

and were the first dinosaur sculptures in the world

and the stone is set in a chunky 18 karat gold mount - dating from the latter half of the 19th Century

52ct Blue Sapphire - certified Burma origin

Imperial Russian Niello Egg Pendant miniature Head: 16 x 13mmDATE: Pre Revolution, c. 1890 A fine antique miniature egg pendant dating from the latter half of the 19th Century. It's crafted in niello silver, with abstract clover and foliate detailing. Wonderfully made, with clear Russian silver marks to the original bail (84) MEASUREMENTS 1. 7 x 1. 0cm (not including bail) WEIGHT 1. 2g MARKS 84z silver mark CONDITION Very good, some light wear commensurate with age