Tiny Antique Russian Egg Pendant black opal with clear English hallmarks dating

with clear English hallmarks dating to the year 1898 - at the very end of Queen Victoria's reign

It opens up to reveal two oval locket compartments for storing photographs or other small keepsakes

Strong patina but no defects

The bail has been reinforced at some point over the years

and it's picked up a gorgeous patina over the years

Tiny Antique Russian Egg Pendant black opal with clear English hallmarks datingDATE: Imperial Russian, c. 1900 The Imperial Russian egg pendants we come across are usually 'miniature', but this one's the tiniest we've ever seen (12 x 8mm). It's finished in beautiful dark turquoise guilloch enamel over 14k gold, with Russian 56z marks on the jump ring. Naturally the craftsmanship is exquisite, and it's particularly exciting to find such a small example. MEASUREMENTS 12. 0 x 8. 0mm (not including jump ring) WEIGHT 1. 5g MARKS 56