St. Petersburg, 1890s.

This is a rare and very fine Russian Old Believers 14K gold cross pendant of traditional shape. Both sides of the cross are exquisitely engraved.

The cross is marked with 56 zolotnik Russian Imperial gold standard, St. Petersburg assay mark, and maker’s initials.

The cross measures 49 x 26 mm (1 15/16 x 1 in.)