$8,000
Faberge (Russian, founded 1842). Early 20th century gilt silver, diamond, ruby and guilloche enamel crucifix necklace pendant with diamond accented crown at top with pendant loop surmounting a trefoil lobed or budded cross (Apostles' Cross or Bottany Cross) with scrolled foliate motif amid four ruby cabochons and four ruby beads surrounding a blue guilloche enamel Russian Orthodox (also referred to as a Suppedaneum) cross with Christ with halo at center. Marked on back with Faberge mark, "AT" maker's mark, likely for Alfred Rudolfovich Thielemann, and 84 zolotnik mark. Crucifixion pendant measures approximately 3.125" x 2". Provenance: From the Estate of Mary L. Haugk, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-10-17
