RUSSIAN IMPERIAL RUBY RED GLASS ICON-LAMP

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RUSSIAN IMPERIAL RUBY RED GLASS ICON-LAMP:
$750.00

Russian Antique Imperial Ruby glass icon-lamp

Russian Antique (1902) Imperial Ruby glass icon-lamp (Lampadka)

This Icon-lampwas a gift from the Imperial family toloyalists of the Russian monarchy.
It was given as a gift, by members of the Imperialfamily, especially the Empress, and Grand Duchess when visitinghospitals, schools and charitable institutions.

This icon-lamp wasa gift given on behalf of the Russian Empress, and included her initials. Itwas presented in person by Her Majesty-

Empress MariaFeodorovna Romanoff (\'Dagmar of Denmark\' - widow of Emperor Alexander III, mother of the last RussianEmperor Nicolas II).

Antique 1902 Russian Icon Ruby glass oil icon-lamp (lampadka) used tolight the icons.

Ruby glass with decorative ornamentsand three knobs for hanging chains.Includesmetal chain and brass (suspended plinth) hanging hook.

Rare item from Imperial Russia

Material: Ruby redglass, with outside the glass ornamentation. iron chain with brass plinth.

Diameter: 9 3/4 inches (25 cm)

Markings: inscription inside the lamp-pressed block lettering sign (inRussian):

\"From M.F. (Impress MariaFeodorovna Romanoff)*1902*for 10 years *\" \"Отъ М.Ф. 1902. на 10 летъ*

Made at the Imperial Glass Factory in St Petersburg, period ofCzar Nicholas II.

Condition: Showing light long-term corrosion and patina on thebrass, as expected due to use andage. Rubyred glass in excellent condition.

No chips, cracks, repairs or restoration.

Overall length with chain: 44cm (17 3/8 inches)

Red ruby glass height: 9.5 cm. (3 3/4inches\")

Diameter of the icon-lamp: 9 cm. (31/2 inches)

Weight: 235 grams (8 1/4 Oz)

400 years Anniversary of the Romanoff Dynasty

1613-2013

The icon is not for sale

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