Icon - .800 silver - Saint Bishop
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Description from the seller
Orthodox travel icon in 800 silver – 19th century
Small Orthodox icon in repoussé and chased silver depicting a saint bishop holding the Gospel, within a Byzantine-inspired floral frame. The face is applied in a pale sculpted material.
Double hallmarks “800” visible, attesting to silver rated 800/1000. Inscriptions engraved in Cyrillic style around the nimbus.
Russian or Greek Orthodox work from the 19th century.
Good overall condition with a light patina from use.
The photos are an integral part of the object description and complement the presentation. They allow you to appreciate its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before placing any bid.
The object will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
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Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
Translated by Google TranslateOrthodox travel icon in 800 silver – 19th century
Small Orthodox icon in repoussé and chased silver depicting a saint bishop holding the Gospel, within a Byzantine-inspired floral frame. The face is applied in a pale sculpted material.
Double hallmarks “800” visible, attesting to silver rated 800/1000. Inscriptions engraved in Cyrillic style around the nimbus.
Russian or Greek Orthodox work from the 19th century.
Good overall condition with a light patina from use.
The photos are an integral part of the object description and complement the presentation. They allow you to appreciate its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before placing any bid.
The object will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
0 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Title additional information
Saint Bishop
Material
Silver, Wood
Country of origin
Greece
Height
7 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
0.7 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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