20th century AD. A silver reliquary cross with suspension loop above and below, to one face engraved Russian Orthodox cross on cobalt blue enamelled background, skull and crossbows below on a light blue enamelled background, inscribed with 'IC / XC' to the horizontal arms, '?C' and symbol to the upper arm; the other face with light blue enamelled cross to the centre, arms with cobalt blue enamel, horizontal arm inscribed with 'IC / XC', '?C' and symbol above, skull and crossbones with symbol below; hallmarked to the lower arm. 4 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). From the Dean family collection, London, UK; acquired on the London art market 1970-1980s. [No Reserve]

Very fine condition.