Orthodox Champlevé Enamel Cross Pendant | With Cyrillic | Circa 1780–1820

$225.00
$225.00
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Small Russian Orthodox devotional cross-plaquette from the Old Believer tradition, cast in copper-alloy with champlevé green enamel remnants, blocky Cyrillic inscription panels, and deep olive patina, circa 1780–1820.
360-degree rotating view of a late 18th–early 19th century Russian Old Believer copper devotional cross showing green champlevé enamel details, Cyrillic inscription panels, and aged patina.
Late 18th century Russian Old Believer copper devotional cross with green champlevé enamel and Cyrillic inscriptions, excavated patina.
Antique Russian Orthodox Old Believer cross-plaquette, cast copper alloy with enamel inlay, circa 1780–1820, wearable devotional pendant.
18th–19th century Old Believer copper cross with champlevé enamel remains and inscription panels, olive patina, suspension lug intact.
Russian Old Believer devotional cross pendant, late 1700s, green enamel recesses and block Cyrillic script, excavated condition.
Historic Russian copper alloy Orthodox cross with “Save and Protect” style inscriptions, partial enamel loss, deep aged surface.
Circa 1780–1820 Old Believer enamel cross from Russia, cast bronze tone copper alloy with earthen deposits and worn suspension loop.
  • Small Russian Orthodox devotional cross-plaquette from the Old Believer tradition, cast in copper-alloy with champlevé green enamel remnants, blocky Cyrillic inscription panels, and deep olive patina, circa 1780–1820.
  • 360-degree rotating view of a late 18th–early 19th century Russian Old Believer copper devotional cross showing green champlevé enamel details, Cyrillic inscription panels, and aged patina.
  • Late 18th century Russian Old Believer copper devotional cross with green champlevé enamel and Cyrillic inscriptions, excavated patina.
  • Antique Russian Orthodox Old Believer cross-plaquette, cast copper alloy with enamel inlay, circa 1780–1820, wearable devotional pendant.
  • 18th–19th century Old Believer copper cross with champlevé enamel remains and inscription panels, olive patina, suspension lug intact.
  • Russian Old Believer devotional cross pendant, late 1700s, green enamel recesses and block Cyrillic script, excavated condition.
  • Historic Russian copper alloy Orthodox cross with “Save and Protect” style inscriptions, partial enamel loss, deep aged surface.
  • Circa 1780–1820 Old Believer enamel cross from Russia, cast bronze tone copper alloy with earthen deposits and worn suspension loop.
Small Russian Orthodox devotional cross-plaquette from the Old Believer tradition, cast in copper-alloy with champlevé green enamel remnants, blocky Cyrillic inscription panels, and deep olive patina, circa 1780–1820.
360-degree rotating view of a late 18th–early 19th century Russian Old Believer copper devotional cross showing green champlevé enamel details, Cyrillic inscription panels, and aged patina.
Late 18th century Russian Old Believer copper devotional cross with green champlevé enamel and Cyrillic inscriptions, excavated patina.
Antique Russian Orthodox Old Believer cross-plaquette, cast copper alloy with enamel inlay, circa 1780–1820, wearable devotional pendant.
18th–19th century Old Believer copper cross with champlevé enamel remains and inscription panels, olive patina, suspension lug intact.
Russian Old Believer devotional cross pendant, late 1700s, green enamel recesses and block Cyrillic script, excavated condition.
Historic Russian copper alloy Orthodox cross with “Save and Protect” style inscriptions, partial enamel loss, deep aged surface.
Circa 1780–1820 Old Believer enamel cross from Russia, cast bronze tone copper alloy with earthen deposits and worn suspension loop.
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Orthodox Champlevé Enamel Cross Pendant | With Cyrillic | Circa 1780–1820

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Russia (Old Believer tradition)
Material: Cast copper-alloy with champlevé enamel remains (green/black)
Period: Late 18th–early 19th century (c. 1780–1820)

Description

Small, wearable Orthodox devotional cross-plaquette from the Old Believer milieu. Cast in copper-alloy and inlaid with green enamel in champlevé recesses. The face carries blocky Cyrillic inscriptions arranged in panels; reverse plain from wear. Short suspension lug at top (worn). Attractive olive/malachite patina with pockets of original enamel.

Features

- Champlevé enamel in recessed fields

- Cyrillic inscription panels (“Save and Protect”-type invocations)

- Surviving top lug for suspension

- Deep, uncleaned patina with earthen deposits

Condition

Good excavated condition: partial enamel loss, minor edge nicks, one small bite to an arm, lug worn/compressed; stable surfaces, no modern repairs.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 2 in
Width: 1 in

Age (Approximate)

205–245 years old

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View a related 18th century Orthodox cross at Rowton’s Museum Collection

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Russia (Old Believer tradition)
Material: Cast copper-alloy with champlevé enamel remains (green/black)
Period: Late 18th–early 19th century (c. 1780–1820)

Description

Small, wearable Orthodox devotional cross-plaquette from the Old Believer milieu. Cast in copper-alloy and inlaid with green enamel in champlevé recesses. The face carries blocky Cyrillic inscriptions arranged in panels; reverse plain from wear. Short suspension lug at top (worn). Attractive olive/malachite patina with pockets of original enamel.

Features

- Champlevé enamel in recessed fields

- Cyrillic inscription panels (“Save and Protect”-type invocations)

- Surviving top lug for suspension

- Deep, uncleaned patina with earthen deposits

Condition

Good excavated condition: partial enamel loss, minor edge nicks, one small bite to an arm, lug worn/compressed; stable surfaces, no modern repairs.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 2 in
Width: 1 in

Age (Approximate)

205–245 years old

Learn More

View a related 18th century Orthodox cross at Rowton’s Museum Collection

Explore our curated Artifacts of Worship & Devotion – Sacred Relics Collection

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