Silver Easter egg opening with two leaves. Saint Petersburg, early 20th century. 
Engraved on the front straddling the two leaves with a trefoil cross, and on the back, in opposition, with the address "XРИСТОСЪ ВОСКРЕСЕ" (Christ is risen). Inside, an oval vermeil plate held by a silver frame must have been intended to receive an icon. 
Hallmarks: 84, St. Petersburg 1899-1903 and goldsmith "МИ" (Mikhail Yakovlevich Issakov). In the recesses of the two leaves, a tiny round Saint Petersburg 1899-1903 control mark. 
Height: 7 cm; diameter: 4.6 cm; weight: 105 g

[russian art]
Live Wednesday 11 February・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 161

Silver Easter egg opening with two leaves. Saint Petersburg, early 20th century. Engraved on the front straddling the two leaves with a trefoil cross, and on the back, in opposition, with the address "XРИСТОСЪ ВОСКРЕСЕ" (Christ is risen). Inside, an oval vermeil plate held by a silver frame must have been intended to receive an icon. Hallmarks: 84, St. Petersburg 1899-1903 and goldsmith "МИ" (Mikhail Yakovlevich Issakov). In the recesses of the two leaves, a tiny round Saint Petersburg 1899-1903 control mark. Height: 7 cm; diameter: 4.6 cm; weight: 105 g [russian art]

Result
€1,714
Buyer's premium
30%
Silver Easter egg opening with two leaves. Saint Petersburg, early 20th century. Engraved on the front straddling the two leaves with a trefoil cross, and on the back, in opposition, with the address "XРИСТОСЪ ВОСКРЕСЕ" (Christ is risen). Inside, an oval vermeil plate held by a silver frame must have been intended to receive an icon. Hallmarks: 84, St. Petersburg 1899-1903 and goldsmith "МИ" (Mikhail Yakovlevich Issakov). In the recesses of the two leaves, a tiny round Saint Petersburg 1899-1903 control mark. Height: 7 cm; diameter: 4.6 cm; weight: 105 g [russian art]
Sale Wednesday 11 February・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 3, rue Favart 75002 Paris