Stunning Antique Greek Icon Silver 850 Saint George Slaying the Dragon C.1900's
Fine quality fine hand work of repousse silver depicting Saint George on his horse slaying a dragon.
This beautiful silver icon is in Mahogany frame with the Icon set behind the glass frame.
The antique silver icon has 2 small oil face paintings and gilded crown on head of .St George
There's a some Greek handwriting and signatures on the back frame see pictures pls
The Icon is in fantastic mint condition,there is no visible marking, but its been tested with acid for pure silver.
The Saint George is one of the great martyrs of the early church.
The figure of Saint George slaying the dragon is a symbol of his christian courage
in overcoming the spirit if evil, the devil who in the bible called dragon.
The Saint George is Patron of England and Boy Scout
Please inspect photos as they are part of the description of the item.
Size of frame: Width 21cm ( 81/4" ) x 25cm ( 10" ) Height x 5cm (2" ) Depth
Measurements of the Icon 18cm ( 7" ) Height x 14cm ( 5 1/2" ) Width
Free pick up is available in Sydney 2130
A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY ANTIQUE SILVER ICON COLLECTION