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Lot 345
A GEORGIAN NAVAL DIRK, 41cm flattened diamond section fullered blade etched EDWARD EDWARDS OWEN 1794-1838, characteristic copper gilt hilt with cushion pommel, the reeded ivory grip with engraved central copper band with traces of a rampant lion, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Scabbard leather replaced, together with a further Georgian naval dirk, 35cm flattened diamond section fullered blade, copper gilt anchor form hilt with tapering ivory grip. (2) There is an Edward Edwards Owen listed as a Lieutenant in 1827 in the Navy List.
Lot 349
A LATE 18TH CENTURY NAVAL OFFICER'S FIVE BALL HILT SPADROON, 81cm blade etched with foliage, floral sprays, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, regulation copper five-ball hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, looping side guard, cushion pommel, reeded ivory grip with copper band decorated with a crowned fouled anchor, contained in its engraved copper mounted tooled leather scabbard.
Lot 378
A pair of mid century tan leather and fibreglass tub chairs, possibly French, by Airbourne, W.3ft 1in. D.2ft 7in. H.2ft 8in.CONDITION: Both chairs with a fair amount of wear from use to the leather, with a combination of bleaching in places and dirt marks in others and fine crazing and cracking throughout, most notably at the front of the cushion where they have seen the most amount of wear, they do however look like they will be restorable, perhaps using a professional leather restorer, the white main bodies of the chairs have small scattered chips and dents but overall are in fair to good condition.
Lot 387
An Andersen & Andersen & Palle Pedersen for Horsnaes teak armchair, c.1963, with original pale green fabric upholstery, W.2ft 3in. D.2ft 5in. H.2ft 7in.CONDITION: Overall in honest original condition albeit with wear from use, the fabric is perhaps slightly faded but still retains fair strength of colour, also is a little dirty with other darker scattered spots particularly to the seat cushion, underframe all looks original, original black fabric has a tear at the front, Horsnaes label to the back of the seat, the teak frame is somewhat faded particularly to the tops of the arms.
Lot 568
A good Victorian 15ct gold, pearl and diamond set drop pendant/brooch necklace, the necklace and pendant brooch with diamond set trellis work decoration and central ribbon bow motif set with a cushion cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50ct, approx. 46cm, pendant 38mm, gross weight 62.8 grams, in fitted gilt tooled brown leather box.CONDITION: Several of the small rose cut stones are chipped, predominently on the necklace section, otherwise the necklace is in good condition, commensurate with age and some use. Box has a few minor scuff marks.
Lot 17
A .925 silver pin cushion in the form of a pig, two Edwardian double ended glass scent bottles with silver plated mounts, two mother of pearl and silver fruit knives, a propelling pencil, two silver thimbles and one other and a silver handled shoe hornCondition report: Dents to covers on scent bottles, holes to one thimble, silver tarnished on all items
Lot 181
A LATE 19TH CENTURY GOLD SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND FIVE STONE HALF HOOP RING, estimated old cushion cut weight 0.80ct, colour assessed as H-J, clarity ssessed as Sl1-Sl2, ring size N, stamped '18ct', approximate gross weight 3.4 grams (Condition Report:- the sapphires are heavily abraded and chipped and settings have had repair work and are worn)
Lot 26
A LATE VICTORIAN TO EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY THREE STONE DIAMOND RING, centre old cushion diamond estimated weight 1.26cts, the two outer old cushion cut diamonds 0.87cts each, overall diamond weight assessed as 3.0cts, colour assessed as L-M, clarity SI1 - I1, ring size N½, stamped '18ct Plat' (Condition Report:- Central diamond measurements approximately 6.7mm x 6.4mm x 4.7mm, central stone I1, all have some naturals to the crown facets/girdle)
Lot 29
A GOLD VICTORIAN GRADUATED HALF HOOP DIAMOND RING, old cushion cut diamonds graduating in size to engraved shoulders, estimate total diamond weight 1.3cts, ring size L, approximate gross weight 4.0 grams (Condition Report:- Untested but appears to be 18ct gold or higher. Overall condition good, general light wear, nice bright old cut diamonds, colour assessed as G-H, clarity assessed as SI1-SI2, one diamond has a large natural to the girdle with some small natural s to the crown facets)
Lot 506
SEVEN BOXES OF BOOKS, etc including a collection of over one hundred and seventy five titles in six boxes, a mixture of fiction and non fiction in paperback and hardback including thirty one titles published by Oldhams Press Ltd by authors including Defoe, Swift, Pepys, Cervantes, Bacon, Trollope, Austen and Bronte, a wrought iron framed wall mirror, another wall mirror, two framed prints, a box of records, wicker basket and a small cushion (seven and loose)
Lot 54
A BOX OF ASSORTED ITEMS, to include a wide silver hinged bangle, with an engraved foliate design, hallmarked Birmingham 1977, a silver pin cushion in the form of a hatching chick by Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd, hallmarked Chester 1906, approximate height 24mm, a silver thimble hallmarked Chester 1908, a silver brooch fob with a vacant cartouche hallmarked Chester 1929, a 1/5 9ct gold metal core bangle, two napkin rings, white metal pendants, brooches one by Niels Eric From, Denmark, a small black and gold jewellery box, rosary beads, etc
Lot 84
A YELLOW METAL DIAMOND RING, designed with a row of graduated old cushion cut diamonds, each within a worn millegrain setting, one replacement stone assessed as colourless sapphire, tapered shoulders, stamped '18ct', ring size N, approximate gross weight 2.6 grams (Condition:- overall condition good, general light wear to the settings, one diamonds has been replaced with a colourless sapphire)
Lot 148
A SELECTION OF SILVER ITEMS, to include a silver pierced cup lining, hallmarked 'Adie Brothers Ltd' Chester 1937, three napkin rings each with hallmarks for Birmingham and Chester, approximate gross weight 103.3 grams, together with a weighted pin cushion in the form of a hatching bird, hallmarked 'Sampson Morden & Co' Chester 1905 and a silver hand held mirror with a decorative foliate design hallmarked Birmingham
Lot 127
An Edward VII Silver-Mounted Jewellery-Box Pin-Cushion, by Horton and Allday, Birmingham, 1905, shaped oblong, the sides applied with openwork Art Nouveau style foliage and flower mounts, the hinged cover with pin-cushion, the interior fitted as a jewellery box, 21cm wide . Fully marked on side. There is some minor wear to the marks. There is some wear to the high points of the decoration and some areas where the silver has possibly been worn through. There is some damage and bruising around the keyhole and general wear to the velvet.
Lot 146
A 20th Century Barrel Shaped Library Armchair, covered in close-nailed red leather, with rounded arms, squab cushion, and a curved seat rail, on square tapering forelegs, 86cm by 55cm by 98cm. Overall leather surfaces showing signs of fading and wear consistent with age and use, both arm areas showing signs of discolouration through use, seat cushion is faded overall, reasonable wear to the front edge, structure is solid, cushion content and overall structure upholstered with natural and manmade fibres. Seat 59cm by 62cm wide.
Lot 120
A Complete Collar of the Order: neck chain in gilt, 123x87 mm, chiselled silver made of 8 white enameled Maltese Crosses; 4 “SM” and 4 “SG” monograms (for “Saint Michael” and “Saint George”); 6 crowned, passant guardant lions and 4 winged lions holding a closed book and six arrow each; all parts, linked by chains with rings of square section; closures made of hinged plates; the the two winged lions of the centre mail, linked by the British Crown; the rear, with the suspension for the collar badge; this, in gilt silver, with white enameled arms, centre medallions with miniaturepainted ground and applied, polychrome enameled, golden bas-relief images of St. Michael and St. George, within blue enameled outer circlets with the Order’s motto “AUSPICIUM MELIORIS ÆVI” in gold lettering; upper royal crown with strong, suspension ring; the whole, in the original, black morocco case (small damage to the closure) with gold embossed “G.C.M.G.” on the lid; the inner cushion with maker’s mark of Garrard & C°, London.A most beautiful and rare group of the highest quality and very fine condition. This order was instituted on April 28th, 1818 by George, Prince Regent (later, King George IV) and originally awarded for exceptional merits “to those holding commands or high position in the Mediterranean territories acquired in the Napoleonic Wars”, later extended to all those holding similar office in other territories of the British Empire.The Collar, worn by Knights Grand Cross only, was used during the highest ceremonial occasions only. I R!
Lot 138
An Early Commander’s Set: badge of the Order in GOLD, 85x50 mm, with centre medallion made as a cameo with the portrait of the young Queen Victoria facing left; pale blue enameled outer circlet with the Order’s motto “HEAVEN’S GUIDE OUR LIGHT” made of chiselled silver letters, all set with brilliants; GOLD border with baroque ornaments five-pointed star suspension in silver, plain, gilt-silver ribbon ring, with original neck ribbon; breast star, 85 mm, with slightly flamed rays; gilt silver centre medallion with a silver, chiselled five-pointed star within a white bordered, pale blue enameled circlet made as in form of a tied ribbon (tiny chips to the left ribbon’s end) with the Order’s motto in separately made, silver, chiselled letters, all set with diamonds; plainreverse with centre disc engraved with the maker’s mark: “R. & S. Garrard & Co. Goldsmiths and Jewellers to the Crown 25 Haymarket London” and gold pin; in the original, black morocco fitted case of issue with maker’s mark of Garrard on the inner cushion and a further, full-length neck ribbon.A very rare set of the finest quality, very fine condition.The Order of the Star of India was created in 1861 by Queen Victoria, several years after the Indian Mutiny, when Britain’s power and government in India were again solid and well-established. It was destined to reward Indian Princes and Chiefs as well as British Officers and Civil Administrative who saw their service in India and were signaled for their conspicuous merits. Diplomatically, the first award was done to the heads of the Indian Maharajas and Princes and to the highest British authorities in India.After 1948, no further award was granted. Since 2009, with the death of the last Knight, the Maharaja of Alwar, the Order became dormant. With 229 diamonds for a total of 0.491 ct.I/II RR!
Lot 158
A Grand Cross set of the 2nd type: sash badge, 87x57 mm, in GOLD with white enameled cross,flanked by green enameled oak and laurel wreath between the arms; obverse centre medallionin gold with portrait of Christ in finest enamel miniature painting; blue enameled outer circlet withthe Order’s motto; blue enameled reverse medallion, with white cross in the centre, surrounded byGreek inscription in gold lettering; hinged suspension crown with enameled “jewels” and roundsuspension ring; with original, full length sash ribbon; breast star, 91 mm, with diamond-cut andpierced rays; centre medallion like that of the badge’s obverse, enriched with chiseled, gold, innerand outer rings; smooth reverse with concave counter-medallion and maker’s escutcheon of Pomonis,Athens; broad, tapering, vertical pin and two side-hooks; in the original, gold embossed, red caseof issue with black velvet, fitted inner compartment; the lid’s inner cushion, with maker’s mark ofPomonis, Athens, printed in gold; together, the award document and related papers, to CharlesJonnart, from April 1913.A beautiful, excellently made set, dating from the late 19th Century, almost excellent condition.Charles Jonnart (1857-1927) was France’s Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1911 until the outbreakof WW1 ; he was also involved in the politics of France in Algeria. I R!
Lot 168
A Grand Cross Set of the 1st type (awarded 1926 – 1935) with “ETTA”monograms, meaning “from my ashes reborn…”: sash badge, 61x57 mm,in bright polished, gilt silver and white enamel, superimposed by a fine,detailed gilt phoenix rising from the flames, the reverse, accurately polishedby hand, with two rivets; small upper loop and circular suspension ring;original, silk full length sash with bow; breast star, 85 mm, in silver withsmooth, convex and concave rays, gilt phoenix to the centre; polished reversewith three rivets and broad pin; in the original, red-brown case of issuewith gold embossed Phoenix on the lid; the inner cushion with maker’smark of Arthus Bertrand, Paris.A beautiful group of the finest rare, French manufacture, Extremely finecondition. I R!
Lot 172
A 2nd type Grand Commander’s set with swords: the badge, 79x54 mm,in gilt Silver and white enamel, obverse centre with convex phoenix risingfrom the flames, crossed swords between the cross’s arms; reversemedallion with royal monogram “G” (for king George II, from 1936); crownsuspension, circular ring and tapering ribbon ring; original, neck ribbonwith metal hook and eyelet; breast star, 75 mm, with bright-polished,smooth convex and concave rays, gilt phoenix rising from the flames,crossed swords and upper, gilt crown; the reverse with rivets and broadpin; in the original, black case (a gold-embossed “M” on the front-side) with maker’s mark of Spink & Son, London on the inner cushion. A very rare group in the best quality and condition. I RR!
Lot 174
A complete set of Grand Cross of the 2nd type, 81x59 mm, gilt Silver, white enameledbadge, centre medallion with the frosted-finishes, gilt phoenix risingfrom the flames, reverse medallion with royal monogram of kingGeorge II from 1936), upper loop and royal crown suspension and circularring; original full length sash with bow; the breast star, 82 mm, with smooth, convex and concave rays, gilt phoenix, the top ray with a gilt, royal crown; the reverse with rivets, broad pin (hallmark “925”) and two side hooks; in the original, orange case of issue with the Phoenix embossed in gold on the lid, maker’s mark of Zimmermann, Pforzheim and of P. Zenetos Frères, Athens, printed on the inner cushion. An very rare group of finest manufacture; very fine condition. I RR!
Lot 192
A complete group of Dame Grand Cross, 1st type, 70x42 mm, gilt Silver badgewith pale blue (a small chip) and green enameled details, the centre withthe image of the Virgin and the Child Jesus Christ in the finest enamelwork, within a white enameled circlet with inscription, reverse medallionwith royal monogram “G II” (for King George II), hinged crown suspensionand original ladies’ sash; breast star, 72 mm, in Silver, with typical rays,finely painted centre medallion within white enameled outer circlet withinscription, the reverse with concave counter-medallion and broad pinstruck with the “KELAID ES” mark and two hooks; in the original, dark bluecase of issue with the Virgin embossed in gold on the lid and the maker’smark of Kelaides, Athens, printed on the inner cushion. A very rare groupof this order instituted in 1948 and awarded to noble, high-ranking ladies for exceptional humanitarian merits; extremely fine condition.I RR!
Lot 194
A Dame Silver Medal, 1st type, 51x30 mm, silver badge with dark blue and greenenameled details, the centre with the image of the Virgin and the ChildJesus Christ in the finest enamel work, within a white enameled circletwith inscription, reverse medallion with royal monogram “G II ” (for KingGeorge II), hinged crown suspension and original ribbon; in the original,dark blue case of issue with the Virgin embossed in gold on the lid and the maker s mark of Kelaidis, Athens, printed on the inner cushion. Very elegant badge in best condition! I R!
Lot 201
A complete Grand Cross set:- large Order’s badge, 117x98 mm, in gilt Silver with black 2 enameled double eagles (symbol of the Greek Orthodox Church) and two crowns with red enameledinner cap (representing the Eternal Kingdom of Faith) on each side; obverse centre medallion with finest, polychrome, miniature painting with the imageof the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem; blue enameled outer circlet with gilt Greek inscription “IN THIS SIGN YOU WILL WIN ” and “JERUSALEM MOTHER OFTHE CHURCHES”; reverse medallion with the coat-of-arms of the Orthodox Patriarchy of Jerusalem painted in the finest “en-grisaille” miniature enamel;blue enameled outer circlet with gilt, inscription “JÉRUSALEM MÈRE DES ÉGLISES” and “EN ETEI 312”; trefoil-shaped upper loop with inner cross;- crowned, sash badge, 135x57 mm, in “frosted” gilt silver with black enameled cross and green enameled “palms” between the arms; gold centre medallionwith enameled image of Christ “Pantokrator”; blue enameled outer circlet, with Greek motto “IN THIS SIGN YOU WILL WIN ” and “JERUSALEM MOTHEROF THE CHURCHES”; reverse with black enamelled, greek motto“IN THIS SI GN YOU WILL WIN ” and “EN ETEI 312” on the arms; gold centre medallion withminiature-enameled scene of the Holy Birth of Jesus Christ; blue enameled outer circlet with motto “JÉRUSALEM MÈRE DES ÉGLIS ES”; the cross can beopened and the inside contains a drop of bee-wax sealing a fragment of the Holy Cross; original, red sash;- breast star, 98 mm, with silver rays; the centre, with the order’s badge, with enameled details; the reverse, with maker’s escutcheon of Lemaitre, Paris;broad pin (French marks) and two hooks;In the original, dark brown case of issue with fitted compartment (three lapel rosettes); the lI RR!id, with gold-embossed coat-of-arms of the Greek Patriarchyof Jerusalem; the inner cushion, with maker’s signature of Lemaitre, Paris.An extremely rare set, in the best French quality, very fine condition.This Order, of which is not known a date of institution, is not connected to the Greek State, but directly awarded by the Head of the Greek Orthodox Church, is kept in the highest consideration and importance; it is awarded to highest personalities, in recognition of outstanding merits in the defenceof Christianity. I RR!
Lot 21
A 2nd Class decoration: the cross in silver with red and white enameled arms, 52x49mm, silver roses and branches, with fine engravings on their reverse; obverse centre medallion in white enameled gold, with applied, golden bust of the saint, with white enameled upper cross, silver outer circlet; white enameled reverse medallion with golden roses and applied, ornated, capital monogram “E” in gold, with upper loop struck with “A”, “greyhound’s head” and “F.R” (within a lozenge) marks; suspension ring struck with two “A” marks; original ladies’ bow ribbon (detached from the cross), together with a miniature bow ribbon of the Austrian Red Cross decoration with applied, green enameled “War Decoration”; in the original, red morocco, fitted case of issue with silver embossed, Austrian coat-of-arms and four, cursive “E” on the lid; inner cushion with gold printed maker’s mark of Rothe & Neffe, Vienna.A rare decoration of this Ladies’ Order, created by Emperor Franz Joseph, in memory of her wife, Empress Elizabeth, assassinated in Geneva in 1898, one week after her death;Very fine condition, nice, dark patina. I R!
Lot 242
A Grand Cross set: sash badge, 67x62 mm, in gilt Silver with dark blueenameled arms with red enameled borders; dark blue centre medallionwith gilt “L”, within red enameled outer circlet; reverse medallion withthe gilt, Prince Franz 1st monogram; with original, full length sash ribbon;breast star 93 mm, with diamond-cut, pointed silver rays; the centre as theorder’s cross; the reverse with gilt counter-medallion, struck with themaker’s mark of Anton Reitterer, Vienna, and broad pin of flattened section;together the miniatures of the badge and star of the Order with enamelleddetails, mounted together on the Order’s ribbon; in the original, fitted caseof issue, the inner cushion, with maker’s mark of Reitterer, Vienna.A rare group of the Order, almost excellent condition. I RR!
Lot 254
A 1st Class Set of the 2nd Type: sash badge, 73x49 mm, in Silver and enamels; obversecentre medallion with red enameled fields and applied crowned monogram “ДI” andinscription “ЗА НЕЗАВИЗИМОСТЪ ЦРНЕ ГОРЕ” (For the Independence of Montenegro)in gold; reverse centre medallion with the date of independence “1852-3” and around,the same motto of the obverse “ЗА НЕЗАВИЗИМОСТЪ ЦРНЕ ГОРЕ”, also applied ingold; suspension loop struck with Austrian silver marks; suspension crown in gold (thering, struck with Austrian gold and “VM” marks; original sash ribbon; breast star, 83 mm,with chiselled and pierced silver rays, superimposed with the enameled centre, like thebadge’s obverse, with gold details to the centre medallion; the reverse, with maker’sescutcheon of Mayer’s Söhne, Vienna, and vertical pin (this, struck with two “A” marksfor Vienna), the lower ray, with “VM” mark; in the original case of issue, with Montenegro’scoat-of-arms embossed in gold on the lid, the inner cushion, with maker’s inscription ofMayer’s Söhne in French (!).An exceptional group of this order of the best Austrian quality, from the end of 19th Century, extremely fine condition. I R!
Lot 471
A 2nd Type, 1889–1903 Badge in GOLD (hallmarks to the rim), 31 mm, with originalribbon, similar to that of the Imperial Austrian Medal for valour and in theoriginal case of issue with gold embossed, Serbian coat-of-arms on the lid; the inner cushion with maker’s mark of Antonievic, Belgrad.An extremely rare medal, with some signs of wear. I- RR!
Lot 474
Hollow-made gold Star, 80 mm, with plain and chiselled rays alternated by silver ones, these, set with 110 synthetic brilliants and 35 synthetic rubies; centre medallion made of patinated silver with embossed scene of marching soldiers and flags; white enameled outer circlet with motto “ЗА СЛОБОДУ И НЕЗАВИСНОСТ – SOCIALISTIČKE DOMOVINE” in gold lettering within a golden, beaded border; the reverse with broad counter medallion, struck with the “IKOM” and Yugoslav gold marks; vertical, broad pin; in the original, red case of issue of early type with elaborate, fitted compartment, the lid with golden inscription “ORDEN RATNE ZASTAVE” and Yugoslavia’s coat-of-arms printed in gold on the inner cushion; together, the original, goldwoven red ribbon bar with brooch; with the original award document, dated in Belgrad on December 22nd, 1961 to Colonel Dušan Ćorković, parchmentpaper, with wax seal in a suspended, wooden capsule.A very rare star, extremely fine condition and nicely toned.This one-class order is the 7th highest sign of honor of the former socialist Yugoslavia and the 1st properly military one. It was founded on 29 December 1951 and awarded to “military commanders who show personal courage, self-sacrifice, involvement in commanding and distinct role in creation, fixing and training of Armed Forces of SFRY during the war” (translated from the decree of institution). In the period 1951-1984, it was conferred 209 times only, of which 204 to Yugoslavs and the further 5 to SovietGenerals.Note: Dušan Ćorković, born in 1921, was among the first fighting in the Yugoslavian Partisan Forces and in the organization of the Communist Party, he was active in the struggle against German and Italian forces throughout the war. At the war’s end and in the months immediately after, he was responsible of atrocities against the Italian ethnic component in Dalmatia and against prisoners of war. No attempts to have him convicted or put under trial succeeded.He also studied at the higher war college in Moscow, continuing a brilliant career in the Yugoslavian army, where he reached the rank of Colonel General.Among his many honours, he was also proclaimed Hero of the Yugoslavian People on July 23rd, 1952. He passed away on May 23rd, 1980, receiving statehonours. I RR!
Lot 480
A Commander’s breast star of reduced size, 66x61mm, with chiselled and pierced arms and blue enameled,gold details; centre medallion with deep-blue enameled monogram, within green enameled,golden laurel branches; the reverse with vertical, round pin (this, struck with a French controlmark) and two side-hooks; in the original, blue morocco case of round/oval shape; the lid withgold embossed, Spanish coat-of-arms; the inner cushion, with maker’s mark of Cejalvo, Madrid.Extremely fine condition, some scratches to the lid.Very rare and elegant! I RR!
Lot 524
A Grand Officer’s set (or “Distinguished Cross of 1st Class”): white enameled,silver cross of Maltese type, 53 mm, the ball-finials to the tips, set with brilliants, flanked by Savoy’s knots; the centre with the image of the saint in gold withenamelled details; blue enamelled scroll with motto “IN JURE MERITA”,in gold lettering; grooved ribbon ring and original neck ribbon with ties;breast star, 77x73 mm, in silver with white enameled arms, flanked by Savoy’s knots,the tips, also set with brilliants; gold centre, with finely enameled details;bright-polished reverse with vertical, gold pin and two side-hooks; lapelminiature in silver and enamels, also set with tiny brilliants. In the originalpresentation case, covered with red silk, with maker’s mark of Masriera Y Carreras, Barcelona, printed on the inner cushion; the lid, with a gilt silver plate engraved: “La Camara Oficial de Comercio, Industria y Navigacion de Barcelona AL IL MO. SR. D. MANUEL GUBERN PUIG Cruz distinguidade 1a Clase de la Orden de San Raimundo de Peñafort”. With 24diamonds for a total of 1, 352 ct.A beautiful set of the highest quality, of this order, instituted in 1944as a reward for eminent merits in the field of law and justice. I RR!
Lot 556
A complete set of the Order: the badge, 105x56 mm, in gilt Silver andgold-yellow enamel the lower arm, fitted with a separately made spur,with rotating wheel; white enameled centre medallion with gilt, crownedmonongram “MA” (representing the Holy Virgin), within faceted outercirclet; white enameled reverse medallion with golden inscription “PIVS XRESTITVIT” and “MCMV”; the hinged trophy-of-arms, with chiselled details,the armour’s breast, the trophy’s reverse, with the maker’s escutcheon ofTanfani e Bertarelli, Rome (official purveyors to the Holy See) and the letter“A” (for “Argento”, silver), fitted with two sliders to mount the badge tothe collar; breast star, 81 mm, with silver, faceted and pierced rays; thecentre with the Order’s cross in gilt silver and gold-yellow enamel and aspur with rotating wheel, mounted to the lower arm; polished reverse,also bearing the label of Tanfani e Bertarelli and the “A” indicating thedetails made of silver; broad pin and two side-hooks; the collar of the Order ingilt silver, typically divided into sections for wear on the different, ceremonialhabits; the whole in the large, red morocco, fitted case of issue with maker’s signature of Tanfani e Bertarelli, Rome, printed in gold on the inner cushion; the lid, with gold embossed coat of arms of Pope Pius XI.A beautiful set of the second highest order of the Vatican state, scarcelyawarded as a special reward for exceptional merits towards the Christianity and to the Holy See. I RR!
Lot 562
An early Knight’s Cross in GOLD and white enamel, 44x32 mm, flanked by smooth, golden rays; the lower arm, with a wheeled spur pointing down; centre medallion in gold with separately-made portrait of the Saint in gold on dark-blue enameled ground, within chiselled outer circlet; reverse centremedallion also in gold and dark-blue enamel; ornamented suspensionloop and plain, round ring; original, silk ribbon; in the original, red morocco case of issue, the lid, with gold embossed Pope Pius IX’s coat-of-arms; the inner cushion, with maker’s mark of E. Pierret, Rome.A piece of excellent jeweller’s quality and condition, dating from 1860 ca. I R!
Lot 563
A Grand Cross set: sash badge, 84x57 mm, in GOLD and red enamel on both sides of the cross; chiselled gold portrait of the saint on deep-blue enamel, within red-gold outer circlet; reverse medallion withgolden inscription “PRO DEO ET PRINCI PE” on deep-blue enamel within golden outer circlet withdate of institution of the order in gold lettering; reverse-shaped upper loop with hinged, greenenameled laurel wreath, the reverse with maker’s mark of Tanfani, Rome and grooved/ribbedsuspension ring; original, silk sash ribbon; breast star, 87 mm, with chiselled and pierced rays, centre ingold an enamels as the order’s badge; the reverse, with retaining nuts, maker’s escutcheon ofTanfani, Rome and vertical, flat pin; in the original, red morocco case of issue, with maker’s markof Tanfani, printed in gold on the inner cushion; the lid, embossed with the arms of Pope Leo XIII(1878 – 1903).A beautiful, luxuriously-made set, of the finest manufacture, excellent condition.Provenance: the estate of Emile Loubet, president of the Republic of France in the years 1899 – 1906. I RR!
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