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Russian Bronze/enamel Travelling Icon,c1880
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Russian Bronze/enamel Travelling Icon,c1880

19th century
Sold 3 March 2025 · Curious Antiques
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Fine late 19th century Russian bronze and enamel Icon,c1880. The frame is designed to fold and this was undoubtedly carried on travels by a priest/worshipper. The multi coloured enamel interior depicts traditional religious scenes and the enamel is bright ,vibrant and remarkably complete. The bronze casing has crosses to both panels and a hanging chain so the Icon could be hung and displayed. The bronze frame has taken on great colour/patina and again is in very good condition. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 10cm tall x 8cm wide x 0.5cm deep.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Russian Bronze Travelling Icon to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1062835
Dealers Notes

Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

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Fine late 19th century Russian bronze and enamel Icon,c1880. The frame is designed to fold and this was undoubtedly carried on travels by a priest/worshipper.
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The multi coloured enamel interior depicts traditional religious scenes and the enamel is bright ,vibrant and remarkably complete.
Curious Antiques

The bronze casing has crosses to both panels and a hanging chain so the Icon could be hung and displayed. The bronze frame has taken on great colour/patina and again is in very good condition. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 10cm tall x 8cm wide x 0.5cm deep.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Russian Bronze Travelling Icon to the 19th Century.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1062835
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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Archive I An open hinged bronze travelling icon featuring intricate cast religious scenes embellished with colourful enamel work. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Russian Bronze/enamel Travelling Icon,c1880

Archive II An open hinged bronze travelling icon featuring intricate cast religious scenes embellished with colourful enamel work. View II
Archive III An open hinged bronze travelling icon featuring intricate cast religious scenes embellished with colourful enamel work. View III
Archive IV An open hinged bronze travelling icon featuring intricate cast religious scenes embellished with colourful enamel work. View IV
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Archive VI An open hinged bronze travelling icon featuring intricate cast religious scenes embellished with colourful enamel work. View VI
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Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
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An open hinged bronze travelling icon featuring intricate cast religious scenes embellished with colourful enamel work.
Russian Bronze/Enamel Travelling Icon,c1880
Ref: SA1062835
An open hinged bronze travelling icon featuring intricate cast religious scenes embellished with colourful enamel work.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectReligious Artefacts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRussian Orthodox
  • MaterialBronze, Enamel
  • ColourMulti-coloured
  • MotifsHinged diptych panels, Relief cast figures, Champleve enamel, Architectural backgrounds
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

FAQs

A travelling icon is a small, portable religious panel, often hinged as a diptych or triptych, used by Orthodox Christians for personal devotion while away from home.

These devotional objects were typically cast in copper alloy or bronze, frequently incorporating vibrant vitreous champleve or cloisonne enamels to highlight figures and motifs.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating casting quality, patination, the chemical composition of the metal, and the characteristic frit and colour palette of the enamel work.

Displaying the item within a glass-fronted cabinet, on a dedicated shelf, or mounted securely on a wall allows the piece to serve as a focal point of historical interest.

Preservation requires maintaining stable humidity and temperature levels, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, and handling the object with clean, dry hands or gloves to protect the patina.
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