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Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between years 1898 - 1908 .

Body in Silver finished with White Pearl Enamel and is embellished with an old diamond - cut Blue Sapphire Ø 5.5 mm / ca.0.8 ct set in a silver bezel

The piece is modeled in 84 0r 88 zolotnik Silver, hanger parts modeled in 56 zolotnik Gold, hallmarked fragmented Russian Imperial 56 on the bail ,assayers mark fragmented but still identifiable - ИВ / Иван Лебедкин , appointed in 1889.

Maker's hallmarks a bit fragmented " ИТ" of Иван Филиппович Тарабров / Ivan Tarabrov , owner of once famous workshop in Moscow that produced items of finest quality in Gold and Silver between 1893 -1913.

Measures 23 mm including the hanger ring . Egg itself is 17 mm long x 11 mm at widest . Weight : 5.35 grams

Used fine condition, one very minor chip on enamel on back side.

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