A mid 19th century Russian silver gilt pendant pyx (travelling communion set), maker's mark 'R.A' (Cyrillic, not traced), Moscow 1859, assay master I. Avdyeyev, 84 zolotniks, comprising: a cross pattee box with suspension loop, the hinged cover engraved with the Crucifixion flanked by saints and beneath the Eye of Providence, enclosing four compartments hosing a chalice, engraved with a cross, 5.2cm (2 1/8in) high; a spoon, engraved with a cross, 3.4cm (1 3/8in) long; a rectangular bread box, 2.5cm (1in) long; and a circular wine box and cover, 2cm (3/4in) diameter, marked with maker's and standard marks (spoon unmarked), the box 7.8cm (3in) high (9.8cm (3 7/8in) high including loop), 172g (5.5 oz)
A mid 19th century Russian silver gilt pendant pyx (travelling communion set), maker's mark 'R.A' (Cyrillic, not traced), Moscow 1859, assay master I. Avdyeyev, 84 zolotniks, comprising: a cross pattee box with suspension loop, the hinged cover engraved with the Crucifixion flanked by saints and beneath the Eye of Providence, enclosing four compartments hosing a chalice, engraved with a cross, 5.2cm (2 1/8in) high; a spoon, engraved with a cross, 3.4cm (1 3/8in) long; a rectangular bread box, 2.5cm (1in) long; and a circular wine box and cover, 2cm (3/4in) diameter, marked with maker's and standard marks (spoon unmarked), the box 7.8cm (3in) high (9.8cm (3 7/8in) high including loop), 172g (5.5 oz)
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