BISHOP'S PECTORAL CROSS AND CHAIN

Currently in storage

About this object

The cross is in openwork and set with glass pastes in imitation of diamonds on the body of the cross and with a row of glass pastes in imitation of emeralds along the arms of the cross. In the center is a painted enamel with Veronica. Above is the Imperial crown also in glass pastes.

Object name:: BISHOP'S PECTORAL CROSS AND CHAIN
Made from:: Silver -- enamel -- glass paste
Made in:: Russia
Date made:: 19th c.
Size:: Cross: 5 9/16 × 2 7/8 in. (14.1 × 7.3 cm) Chain: 44 in. (111.8 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:: 12.120
Class:: SILVER
Signature marks:: MARK on chain: 1. crossed anchors and scepter for St. Petersburg; 2. 84 [transcription] for silver standard; 3. [transcription] for maker
Credit line:: Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973