Catalog: Antiques: Decorative Art: Jewelry: Russian (3)

This is a solid silver Russian Orthodox cross, commonly known as Telnik (Крест-тельник), an antique from the 16th -18th century.

The cross is intricately designed and crafted with great attention to detail. It features a traditional Orthodox design with an ornate, tapered shape and decorative engravings. This piece is thought to have originated in Veliky Novgorod, a historic city in northwestern Russia...

Antique 17th-century large Russian Orthodox brass pectoral Cross Telnik (Крест-тельник). This cross features an intricate and ornate design that combines various ancient symbols, including the Suppedaneum (three-bar) and Saint Andrew's (X-shaped or "Saltire") Crosses, as well as the Crescent (half-moon) symbol known as Tsata...

Antique, 19th century, Caucasian Armenian Silver filigree belt composed of an undulating lobed form buckle with four loops at the bottom. Black velvet fabric strap applied with 14 recurved panels and affix with clasp for closure. The buckle and the 14 recurved panels are handmade in delicate silver filigree work with excellent precision, the silver wire is twisted and soldered in a scrolling pattern with roseate -shaped knobs...