A 19th Century Russian Folding Bronze and Enamel Icon

An interesting Russian Orthodox bronze and enamel folding icon. This fascinating piece is made in three folding panels. When closed the front features a large cross inside an oval border accompanied with numerous symbols and buildings. When unfolded the interior reveals three panels, the central one with Christ flanked on one side with a similar depicting the virgin Mary and opposite, St John the Baptist. Together these figures form what is known as the orthodox desis. The interior panels are further enhanced with delicate blue enamel work. This piece is in good condition with a dark brown patination. Circa 1880. Dimensions when open Width 18cm x Height 7.5 cm total depth 1 cm

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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