Imperial Russian Niello Egg Pendant miniature and were the first dinosaur

and were the first dinosaur sculptures in the world

52ct Blue Sapphire - certified Burma origin

and the stone is set in a chunky 18 karat gold mount - dating from the latter half of the 19th Century

Peter's in Rome

Imperial Russian Niello Egg Pendant miniature and were the first dinosaurDATE: Pre Revolution, c. 1890 A fine antique miniature egg pendant dating from the latter half of the 19th Century. It's crafted in niello silver, with abstract clover and foliate detailing. Wonderfully made, with clear Russian silver marks to the original bail (84) MEASUREMENTS 1. 7 x 1. 0cm (not including bail) WEIGHT 1. 2g MARKS 84z silver mark CONDITION Very good, some light wear commensurate with age