Fine 19C Russian Gilt Silver Icon John The Baptist

Fine 19C Russian Gilt Silver Icon John The Baptist

Very Fine Early 19C Russian Gilt Silver Icon of John The Baptist . The very fine gilt and repousse silver oklad with two plaques in upper corners with niello inscriptions. Very ornate large halo with hand chased floral ornaments. Hallmarked atthe rim with early 19C St. Petersburg mark , 84 and Alexander Yashinov makers initials . Size : 12 1/2" x 10" ( 31.5 x 25.5 cm ) . The silver oklad very heavy ( 964 gm silver only ) . Condition : Very good .