Antique Russian Orthodox Egg Tempera Icon St. Helena & St. Constantine St. Marcarius True Cross 1820 Recently Added that sired the American racehorse

that sired the American racehorse and leading sire Longfellow

The jug modeled with a fabulous lion handle

He exported his wares to the United States through Tiffany & Co and his work rivalled that of the very finest Russian makers

which were just professionally reupholstered in vintage Pendleton Woolen Mills fabric

The lamp is in good condition and could easily be used with modern lamp oil and fresh lamp wicks

Antique Russian Orthodox Egg Tempera Icon St. Helena & St. Constantine St. Marcarius True Cross 1820 Recently Added that sired the American racehorseA fine & large antique Russian Orthodox icon, circa 1820. This large antique Russian icon painted with egg tempera on wooden panel, depicts the "True Cross" to the center with Saint Marcarius I (the Bishop of Jerusalem circa 312 335 CE) supporting the crucifix, he is surrounded by acolytes. To the right foreground with a gold halo is Saint Helena (wife of Emperor Constantius and mother of Constantine I) to the left is Saint Constantine. In 325 CE