Morton & Eden Ltd.
Los 9
Russia, Order of St. Anne, Grand Cross Set of Insignia, comprising: (i) Sash badge, by Emanuel Pannasch, St. Petersburg, maker’s mark on suspension loop but date not visible, in gold and enamels, in the form of a red enamelled Maltese Cross, with gold openwork ornaments in angles and central painted enamel portrait of the Saint, rev., central enamelled monogram A J P F, with Imperial Warrant beneath red enamel on upper arm of cross, 51.5 x 46mm, reverse centre slightly loose and with enamel chip on reverse lower arm, good very fine, with original sash; (ii) Breast star, in cloth and bullion, as originally issued with the sash badge; the star with ribbed silver rays and wired sequins, legend and cherubs in silver on embroidered rose background, outer and inner circles in coiled silver wire, central red star on gold wire background, parchment or vellum backing with old pencilled note Riband on Left shoulder – star on Right breast, 82 x 82mm, two or three rays slightly bent, good extremely fine and nearly as made; (iii) Breast star, probably by Rundell, Bridge & Co. and commissioned circa 1837-39, in silver, with pierced jewel-cut rays, the abbreviated motto of the Order AMAN. JUST. PIET. FID. (To those who love Justice, Piety and Fidelity) and cherubs supporting crown above in silver on a red enamelled background, central gold and red enamel cross on gold background, rev., gilt, with Russian style screw-back suspension and plain separate silver backplate, 93.5mm, considerable enamel losses at motto, extremely fine; (i) and (iii) housed in a purpose-made maroon leather case, the lid stamped ST. ANNE. in gold, with silk lining stamped ‘Rundell, Bridge & Co. Jewellers & Goldsmiths To The Queen, and Royal Family, 32 Ludgate Hill.’ (lot)
