Pre Revolutionary Gold and Sapphire Miniature Egg Pendant

made in St. Petersburg between 1899 and 1904

An unusual filigree egg made with twisted gold threads features a bezel-set cabochon cut sapphire Marked with 56 zolotnik gold standard (14K) with initials ‘ ? ? ‘ of St. Petersburg assay master Yakov Liapunov (1899-1904)

Height without suspension ring 15 mm (10/16 in.)