Serbian triptych Icon in brass depicting the lives of Saints Cyril and Methodius c.1850 Mountain screwback (easily converted to pierced)

screwback (easily converted to pierced)

surmounting a faux brick base designed to look like a military fort

The border is edged in metal braid with red velvet ribbon

but nothing that markedly detracts -- a rare and complete set

Serbian triptych Icon in brass depicting the lives of Saints Cyril and Methodius c.1850 Mountain screwback (easily converted to pierced)Serbian triptych icon in chased and engraved brass depicting scenes from the lives of Saints Cyril and Methodius, astonishingly tiny and meticulous engraving, second half of the 19th century, possibly originally made for the Greek market. Minor losses as noted in photos. 9. 5" T x 5. 5" W x 1. 5" Deep closed, 9. 5" T x 11. 25" open 24SU_143_A9