Silver and Coins - 29th October 2008

Lot 1504

An early 19th century Russian silvergilt icon frame

Estimate £500 - £600 | Hammer £600

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Description

An early 19th century Russian silvergilt icon frame, oblong with raised borders and 'tablets' of script on a matted, foliate ground (now fitted with a mirror plate and later wooden easel back), by Fyedor Verkovsyev, St Petersburg (Assay Master - Dmitric Tvyersko) 1840, 17.75in (45cm) high.