MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009
8 June 2009
189. A SILVER-GILT HAND CROSS APPLIED WITH A RELIEF FIGURE OF CHRIST
RUSSIAN, MAKER’S MARK AS IN CYRILLIC, MOSCOW, 1892
28.2 by 15 cm.
5,000-7,000 pounds
The skull of Adam is below the feet of Christ, His name and title “Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews” on the three upper cross bars, the back engraved with repeated geometric motifs.
Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
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