Russian 14k Gold and Enamel Jeton, All-Russian Commercial Art Exhibit of 1882
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1882
This Russian gold and enamel jeton commemorates the All-Russian Commercial Art Exhibit of 1882. Crafted from 14-karat yellow-gold, the object features intricate polychrome enamel detailing.
The central medallion showcases the Russian imperial double-headed eagle emblem in relief, set against a vibrant red guilloché enamel background. Surrounding the central element is a circular border of dark green enamel bearing Cyrillic inscriptions in gold lettering. The design is accented with a top architectural crest featuring further enamel work and a suspension loop at the base for attachment. The piece measures 43 by 30 mm and has a weight of 10.8 gross dwt.
The item shows some loss to the enamel surface in a few areas and carries illegible hallmarks. As an example of late 19th-century commemorative Russian jewelry, it serves as a historical record of the 1882 commercial exhibition.
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 10.8 gross dwt
- Material
- 14-karat yellow-gold, enamel
- Dimensions
- 43 x 30 mm
Technical characteristics
- Hallmarks
- illegible
Design
- Motifs
- Russian imperial double-headed eagle
- Inscription
- All-Russian Commercial Art Exhibit of 1882
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
Catalogue references
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