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1880s Russian Gold Micro-Mosaic Pin/Pendant by Blumenthaller, St. Petersburg

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Rare Russian pin/pendant from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, this Italian micro-mosaic was mounted as a Russian gold brooch by the St. Petersburg jeweler, Carl Petrovich Blumentaller. Later fitted with a pendant hook. The gold stamped with the crossed anchor and scepter mark for St. Petersburg and maker’s Cyrillic initials Kha. B, for Carl Petrovich Blumentaller. 1 in. (2.5 cm.) diam, including mount; the mosaic, ¾ in. (1.9 cm.) diam. In 1902 Carl Blumentaller had a workshop at 15 Bolshaya Morskaya in St. Petersburg, steps away from the Fabergé shop at 24. He dealt in corals and micro-mosaics from Grand Tour excursions.
  • Creator:
    Carl Petrovich Blumentaller
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    9.7 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.38 in (9.66 mm)Diameter: 1 in (25.4 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
    Russia
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Pendant hook added later. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Catharines, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BRFD0811stDibs: j2321704102636063fs
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