Russian 84 zolotnik (.875) silver pendant icon, Saint Nicholas dressed in the robes of a bishop, painted face and hands, below a chased silver riza/ oklad, reverse with engraved inscription 'save and protect,' assay master's mark with combined standard and city mark for St. Petersburg, approx 3"l (including bail attachment), 2.25"w, 81.4 grams (inclusive of all materials) 

6.25.24-In my opinion regarding LOT: 3373-the piece is tarnished with overall patination and spotting, the rim shows some slight nicks, I note some wear to paint with a minute gouge at figures cheek, see images, I am sorry we cannot say for sure what it is painted on, it appears to possibly be metal, however is not magnetic, the view of the work when opened is somewhat obscured, except for the painted areas, with some sort of powdery residue, I have taken images from the side for your review

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