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CIRCLE OF JOHN DOWNMAN (1750-1824) - Half length side profile of a lady, her long curly hair tied with a ribbon and wearing a blue dress with cream sash, watercolour, 3 1/2" x 3" oval (see illustration).

A GEORGE IV BLACK-JAPANNED AND LIVERY-PAINTED STATE CHARIOT BY BARKER AND CO., LONDON, SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY The rectangular body with two half-glazed doors with later coats-of-arms, with divided front window, the roof applied with four silvered brass coronets and the sides with six silvered brass crests with coronet and garter motto, with silvered door handles in the form of coronets flanked by feathers and acanthus scrolls, each side of the interior with triple folding mounting-steps and two forward-facing seats, the entire buttoned interior lined with padua red silk and hammer cloth, with small rear-view window, the black and red-painted frame with large C-spring suspension, the coachman's high seat with removable dished red baize-covered seat with fringed hangings and leather-covered footwell, with iron-rimmed spoked wooden wheels, with pole and two team bars, marked on each wheel hub 'BARKER & CO CHANDOS ST', the front with two cylindrical glazed carriage lanterns (one with damaged spring stem), the rear with four tasselled padua red sash hand-holds and a rounded rectangular black stand between the springs, losses and overall cracking to the decoration, the seats re-covered 87 in. (221 cm.) high; 74 in. (189 cm.) wide; 165 in. (420 cm.) long, without pole Rear wheels 51 in. (130 cm.) diameter Front wheels 40 in. (102 cm.) diameter Together with four sets of harness View on Christie's.com

THE SWORD AND ITEMS OF UNIFORM RELATING TO A CAPTAIN OF THE 1ST LIFE GUARDS THE SWORD BY HENRY WILKINSON, LONDON, NO. 42994 FOR 1911, THE UNIFORM SUPPLIED BY HAWKES & CO., LONDON The sword with etched blade including 'GR V' cypher and battle honours including South Africa 1899-1900, regulation hilt with red-faced white leather liner, and bullion sword-knot, in regulation dress scabbard, together with a field service scabbard; the items of uniform including an officer's helmet with plume, each in original tin, cuirass with blue velvet edging and lined in red leather, in original tin chest, two red dress tunics, one with gold bullion epaulettes and aiguillettes, gold bullion dress belt, dress sash, a pair of blue uniform trousers with red stripes, a greatcoat, two undress frock coats, one retaining medal ribbons, two pairs of blue riding breeches each with red stripe, mess dress including waistcoats, two No.1 dress caps in circular tin, a buff leather field service belt, three leather dress back pouches, a fine shabraque with bullion decoration and other horse and saddle fittings, four pairs of white leather gloves, one pair with glove-trees, one pair of black leather riding boots with trees, a pair of gilt brass regimental stirrups, a desk-top cigarette box, and various other items, some elements contained in original tins marked 'Viscount Althorp 1st Life Guards' The sword with 37 in. (94 cm.) blade View on Christie's.com

SCHOOL OF DANIEL SAINT, AFTER JEAN-BAPTISTE ISABEY Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821), in uniform of the chasseurs-à-cheval de la Garde, dark green coat with red collar and piping, gold epaulettes, wearing the red sash, ribbon and breast-star of the Imperial French Order of the Legion of Honour and the ribbon of the Order of the Iron Crown of Lombardy on ivory oval, 2 3/16 in. (55 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame with chased foliate surround View on Christie's.com

AFTER JEAN-BAPTISTE ISABEY Louis XVIII (1755-1824), King of France (1814/15-1824), in blue coat with gold epaulettes, white waistcoat and cravat, wearing the blue moiré sash and breast-star of the Royal French Order of the St Esprit and the badge of the Royal French Order of St Louis on ivory oval, 1 3/8 in. (34 mm.) high, silver-gilt frame with pierced diamond-set surround View on Christie's.com

DAVID DES GRANGES (BRITISH, C. 1611 - C. 1675) Charles II (1630-1685), as Prince of Wales, in steel cuirass and gorget, buff doublet with embroidered sleeves, white lawn collar with tassels, wearing the blue sash of the Order of the Garter, natural curling brown hair on vellum oval, 2 5/8 in. (67 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame View on Christie's.com

English School, 18th Century Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length with a green sash oil on canvas 29 x 24 in. (73.7 x 61 cm.) after the picture in the Billiard Room, Althorp. View on Christie's.com

AFTER RICHARD COSWAY, R.A. Lady Georgiana Cavendish (1783-1858), later Countess of Carlisle, and Lady Harriet Cavendish (1785-1862), later Viscountess Granville, as children, in white dresses, Lady Georgiana holding a garland of flowers, Lady Harriet wearing a blue sash on ivory oval, 3 1/8 in. (79 mm.) high, gold locket frame made by Hatfield and Sons in 1914, the reverse engraved 'Lady Georgiana Cavendish Born 1783 - Died 1858. wife of George, 6th Earl of Carlisle K.G. and Lady Harriet Cavendish. Born 1785 - Died 1862. wife of Granvill, 1s.t. Earl Granvill. The Daughters of William, 5t.h. Duke of Devonshire K.G. and Lady Georgiana Spencer, his wife. Richard Cosway. R.A. Born 1742 - Died 1821.' View on Christie's.com

ENGLISH SCHOOL, PROBABLY 18TH CENTURY Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough, née Spencer (1761-1821), in white dress with blue sash, three-strand gold necklace, wearing a brown scarf in her powdered hair on ivory oval, 2 3/8 in. (61 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame View on Christie's.com

AFTER SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS, P.R.A. Lady Anne Bingham (d. 1850), in pink dress with buttoned bodice, black sash, white fichu, wearing large straw hat, curled powdered hair enamel on copper oval, 5 in. (128 mm.) high, rectangular gilt-wood frame decorated with scrolling ribbon surmount, losses View on Christie's.com

18th/19thC oil on canvas of classical scene possibly religious, five wise men addressing man with green sash pointing upwards, the foremost with his hand open pointing to a coin.

An orange order sash presented in a frame measuring approximately 23 by 28 inches, with a note reading `Presented to Br Robert J Wray, Good Templar Lodge, Convoy, Ireland, By Sr Isabella Balantine, Good Templar Lodge, Aberdeen, Scotland, 16th December 1989.

AMELIO SCHWICKER (FL LATE 19TH CENTURY) PORTRAIT OF THE MARQUEZ DE TAVORA three quarter length in armour wearing a sash and the badge of the Order of Christ, before red drapery, signed, dated 1891 and inscribed, charged with the arms of de Tavora-Fernandes and inscribed LUIS ALVARES de TAVORA 1o MARQUEZ de TAVORA - SENHOR da CASA de TAVORA AD1634-1672, 127 x 96cm, contemporary Florentine giltwood frame Some old abrasions and restoration, the image of the stretcher visible, unlined on the original stretcher, the varnish rather darkened with age

7th Baron Monson, 1st Viscount Oxenbridge, and/or the 8th and 9th Baron Monson comprising uniform items of Deputy Lieutenants of English Counties: full dress tunic and shoulder cords, dated 1924; cocked hat in tin; waist-belt and slings (narrow), 19th century; waist-belt and slings (broad), 20th century; shoulder sash, 19th century; pair silver bullion epaulettes in tin, 20th century; items of the Windsor uniform (worn by chosen members of the Royal Household when at Windsor and for evening dress): two evening dress coats (blue with scarlet collars and cuffs) and one waistcoat. These may have belonged to any of the 7th, 8th or 9th Barons Monson; items of civil uniform (worn at Court by men in official positions but not members of the Royal Household), comprising: one full dress coatee, 1st or 2nd class; one levee dress coatee, probably 5th class; one flat cocked hat with gold gimp loop and black feather trim, 3rd-5th class; one cocked hat with triple bullion loop, probably 1st class; two pairs, white cotton stockings; two shoulder sword belts, full dress (white frog) and levee dress (blue frog); two pairs, patent leather court shoes; three pairs blue cloth pantaloons; two pairs of breeches, one in white melton cloth and one in blue jersey; three pairs Wellington boots; two pairs brass (box) spurs; two pairs overall instep-leathers; two pairs spur leathers; one dark blue cape, lined scarlet, with buttons bearing crown; two pairs dark blue overall-trousers with oak-leaf lace stripes The 19th century items probably belonged to 1st Viscount Oxenbridge, DL Lincolnshire c. 1860-98, and the 20th century items probably belonged to 9th Baron Monson, DL (probably for Lincolnshire) in the 20th century.

7th Baron Monson, 1st Viscount Oxenbridge, Honorary Colonel The Lincolnshire Regiment ITEMS OF UNIFORM OF THE NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE MILITIA AND 3RD (MILITIA) BATTALION, THE LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT comprising as follows. North Lincolnshire Militia: pair of officer`s silver-wire `wings` in their tin case, circa1853-55; officer`s full dress tunic 1868-80; officer`s shell jacket and vest 1868-80; officer`s patrol jacket 1868-80; officer`s peaked pillbox cap, 1868-80; 3 officer`s shakos, all in tins, of the patterns worn 1844-55, 1861-69 and 1869-78. 3rd (M) Bn. Lincolnshire Regiment 1881-98, officer`s full dress tunic; officer`s caped greatcoat; 2 pairs of trousers, one levee dress, and one pair of breeches; one peaked pillbox cap, lacking badge; one officer`s Home Service pattern helmet, in tin; two white enamelled leather waist-belts and slings and one spare set of sword slings; one crimson silk net sash; one Sam Browne pattern shoulder sling; two pairs field spurs with chains and leathers 7th Baron Monson, 1st Viscount Oxenbridge, served in the North Lincolnshire Militia 1853-81 and then in 3rd (Militia) Bn. The Lincolnshire Regiment 1881-98, being Honorary Colonel 1890-98.

9th Baron Monson and/or his father, the 8th Baron Monson UNIFORM OF COMPTROLLER AND TREASURER TO THE HOUSEHOLD OF HSH THE DUKE OF SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA (HRH THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH) comprising dark blue frockcoat and shoulder-cords; full dress tunic with (separate) shoulder-cord and shoulder-cords; another full dress tunic, lacking aiguillette but with mourning armband; dark blue evening dress tailcoat; cocked hat and plume; crimson and gold waist sash; dark blue evening dress waistcoat; dark blue greatcoat with velvet collar; dark blue cape; dark blue cape, lined in scarlet; dark blue serge undress tunic pieces of embroidery from tunic skirt, collar and cuffs The 8th and 9th Barons Monson held this position in the Household.

Cecily Sash, South African School (b. 1925) `Concentric squares` oil on canvas, signed and dated `84, 59.5cm x 49cm

A Royal Guernsey Militia crimson Officer`s sash Lots 373-381 are part of the uniform once owned by Colonel Joseph Naftel of The Royal Guernsey Light Infantry

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An early 19th century portrait miniature, circa 1830, girl with coral necklace, long flowing hair and blue sash to hair, gilt frame. 77 mm x 60 mm (see illustration).

A 19th century portrait miniature, profile silhouette of a soldier, coloured, wearing red coat with sash bearing the numbers "45". 96 mm x 70 mm, in wooden frame.

English School circa 1830 Study of a young lady dancing wearing a blue sash, watercolour, 20cm x 15cm; and another similar (2)

Pre WWI jockey racing silks, breeches and leather riding boots signed by Steve Donoghue 10x Champion Flat Racing Jockey from 1914 -1923 -the set comprises Dark blue with silver sash jacket with button up front, white breeches and a pair of lightweight black leather boots with dark mahogany tops and leather horse shoe heels (worn) but complete -signed in pencil to the white sash "Steve Donoghue". A rare once in a life time opportunity to acquire a unique piece of horse racing memorabilia. The items come c/w a letter of provenance from a direct member of the family whose descendent was personally given the items by Steve Donoghue. Steve Donoghue (b.1884 -1945) was a leading English flat-race jockey in the 1910s and 1920s. He was Champion Jockey 10 times between 1914 and 1923 and was one of the most celebrated horse racing sportsmen after Fred Archer, arguably only Sir Gordon Richards eclipsing him. His greatest triumphs came in the Epsom Derby which he won six times incl 3x consecutive wins in 1921, `22 & `23 - on Humorist (1921), Captain Cuttle (1922) and Papyrus (1923) - was the high point. In 1915 and 1917, he rode the horses Pommern and Gay Crusader to the English Triple Crown and in its more than two-hundred-year history, Steve Donoghue is the only one to have ever won the Triple Crown twice.

1990 Jockey Racing silks worn by Pat Eddery on the occasion 200th winner at Chepstow on Miranda Jay -in the ownership of Khalid Abdullah who owned the winner of the 1990 Derby Quest For Fame ridden by Champion Jockey Pat Eddery -comprising green top, pink sash and white sleeves c/w pink silk cap plus signed ltd ed colour print of Pat Eddery on board wearing the same silks and signed by Eddery to the border mf&g overall 27.5 x 19.5"

Scarce Derek Dougan signed football book: the original printers proof copy titled "The sash he never wore" by Derek Dougan published 1972 and signed to the title page Derek Dougan-"The Doog" with dedication - in publishers Brown paper wrappers hence (G)

A Collection of RAOB Regalia, including a Roll of Honour Neck Sash set with a chain of twenty gilt metal and enamel jewels and hung with a further jewel, a Roll of Honour apron and pair of cuffs, a K.O.M. apron and cuffs, two neck sashes, seven stick pins and seven badges, a small dish and twenty nine gilt metal and enamel jewels displayed in a ring binder file, with three framed certificates.

HOPEFORD A portrait miniature of the Duke of Wellington (?) wearing uniform, order and sash, oval, on ivory, 3½” x 2¾” See illustration

Follower of Katherine Read Portrait of a young girl in a pink sash Oil on canvas Oval, 29 x 24cm; 11½ x 9½in ++Old lining, retouched

ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER: (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI. Signed Christmas greetings card, the 8vo stiff cream folding card featuring a photograph to the inside of the Queen Mother seated in a full length pose, wearing a long dress, ceremonial sash and crown. Signed in bold black fountain pen ink beneath a printed greeting. With gold embossed crown to the front cover. Accompanied by the original registered envelope hand addressed by the Queen Mother and signed by her with her initials (`ER`) in the lower left corner. Postally cancelled at Buckingham Palace, 22nd December 1952. About EX

A small 18th Century Dutch blue and white Delftware dish decorated with a lion, a 19th Century Rockingham glazed pottery sash window rest with Classical mask decoration, a Continental faience pottery heart shaped inkwell and a painted figure of a putto with inset glass eyes

Russia, Order of St. Alexander Nevsky, Set of Insignia, comprising: (i) Sash badge, by Emanuel Pannasch, St. Petersburg, 1835, in gold and enamels, in the form of a red enamelled Maltese Cross with gold broad-winged Imperial eagles in each of the angles, their wing tips almost touching, with central painted enamel portrait of St. Alexander Nevsky on horseback right, rev., with Imperial Warrant and maker’s mark on upper and lower arms of cross beneath the enamel, 56mm (including suspension loop) x 49mm, virtually as made, with gold double ring suspension attached to 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 in gold lettering with green embroidered wreath on embroidered coral background, outer and inner circles in coiled silver wire, centre with monogram in gold wire on silver wire background, unmarked paper backing, 82 x 82mm, virtually as made; (iii) Breast star, by Nicholls & Plincke, St. Petersburg, commissioned circa 1837-39, in silver, with pierced jewel-cut rays, rev., gilt, with backplate stamped NICHOLLS & PLINCKE A ST PETERSBOURG, fitted with Russian style screw-back suspension with plain separate silver screw-plate, 93mm, small flake of red enamel missing, otherwise good extremely fine; (i) and (iii) housed in a purpose-made maroon leather case, the lid stamped ST. ALEXANDER. in gold, with silk lining stamped ‘Rundell, Bridge & Co. Jewellers & Goldsmiths To The Queen, and Royal Family, 32 Ludgate Hill.’ (lot)

Russia, Order of the White Eagle, Set of Insignia, comprising: (i) Sash badge, by Emanuel Pannasch, St. Petersburg, 1836, in two-colour gold and enamels, in the form of a white enamelled eagle on a Maltese Cross over black enamelled Imperial eagle, with Imperial crown suspension linked to eagles’ heads, rev., centre with white enamelled cross with red border on plain gold rays and gold MARIA monogram, 100 x 62.5mm, very slight enamel chip at base of orb, good extremely fine and of heavy weight, with original sash; (ii) Breast star, by Nicholls & Plincke, St. Petersburg and commissioned circa 1837-39, in silver-gilt, the motto of the Order PRO FIDE REGE ET LEGE (For Faith, King and Law) in gold letters on a blue enamelled background, the centre with red and white enamelled cross, gold central rosette and silver rays on gold background, rev., with backplate stamped NICHOLLS & PLINCKE A ST. PETERSBOURG, fitted with Russian style screw-back suspension with plain separate silver screw-plate (this replacing vertical brooch-type suspension, traces of which remain), 84mm, good extremely fine, toned; the set housed in a purpose-made maroon leather case, the lid stamped WHITE EAGLE OF RUSSIA. in gold, with silk lining stamped ‘Rundell, Bridge & Co. Jewellers & Goldsmiths To The Queen, and Royal Family, 32 Ludgate Hill.’ (lot)

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)

Russia, Order of St. Anne, an early ‘black’ Sash Badge, unmarked, Russian-made circa 1837-39, in the form of a Maltese Cross with dark red enamel gold-framed limbs of flat section, gold ornaments in angles and with painted enamel centre, 59mm (including suspension loop) x 53.5mm, virtually as made and of high quality manufacture, in shaped fitted case

Belgium, Order of Leopold, Grand Cross Set of Insignia, Civil Division, comprising: (i) Sash badge, manufactured in France for Joseph Germain Dutalis of Brussels, 1832-33, with import mark, ‘Spanish’ type crown, in gold and enamels, the centre with a lion rampant in gold on black enamel, motto L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE on red enamel around, rev., centre with gold monogram of Leopold I, 103.5 x 68.5mm, crown damaged and with the cross missing from the top of the orb, hairline cracks to white enamel and with slight loss to green and black enamel, of high quality workmanship, with original sash; (ii) Breast star, probably by Rundell, Bridge & Co. and commissioned circa 1837-39, in silver, with plain rays, centre in gold and enamels, rev., gilt, with Russian style screw-back suspension and plain separate silver backplate, 87 x 80mm, good extremely fine; housed in a purpose-made maroon leather case, the lid stamped LEOPOLD OF BELGIUM. in gold, with silk lining stamped ‘Rundell, Bridge & Co. Jewellers & Goldsmiths To The Queen, and Royal Family, 32 Ludgate Hill.’ (lot)

Greece, Order of the Redeemer, Grand Cross Set of Insignia, King Otho I Issue, comprising: (i) Sash badge, unmarked, of French manufacture, in gold and enamels, white enamelled eight-pointed cross with green enamelled oak and laurel wreath in angles, centre with gold portrait of King Otho facing right, legend around in gold letters on blue enamel ?TO? ??S??E?S THS ??????S (Otho King of Greece), rev., centre with arms of Bavaria, motto of the Order around ? ????? SOY ???? ????? ??????S??? ?? ?S??? (Thy Right Hand O Lord is Majestic in Strength). 103.5mm x 72.5mm, small chip at N of OTON and with light overall wear, good very fine, with original sash; (ii) Breast star, probably by Rundell, Bridge & Co. and commissioned circa 1837-39, in silver, with pierced jewel-cut rays, centre in gold and enamels, rev., gilt, with Russian style screw-back suspension and plain separate silver backplate, 82mm, good extremely fine; housed in a purpose-made maroon leather case, the lid stamped SAVIOUR OF GREECE in gold, with silk lining stamped ‘Rundell, Bridge & Co. Jewellers & Goldsmiths To The Queen, and Royal Family, 32 Ludgate Hill.’ (lot)

Greece, Order of the Redeemer, King Otho I Issue, a reduced size badge for neck wear, unmarked, in gold and enamels, of comparable design to the sash badge, 65.5 x 41mm, slight overall wear, extremely fine

Great Britain, The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Civil Division: A magnificent privately-made jewelled and enamelled gold Grand Cross Sash Badge, 1837-38, probably by Rundell, Bridge & Co., obv., motto TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO on translucent red enamel background, heads of rose and thistle set with rubies and emeralds, entwined stems between the three crowns with green enamel, rev., similar but the motto on a plain matted gold background, flowerheads in polychrome enamels, with finely-shaped and chased suspension pendent from gold ring carrier with screw-lock, with original sash, 64 x 45mm, some repair and losses to green enamel on both sides, good extremely fine and of superb quality; housed in a purpose-made maroon leather case, the lid stamped BRILLIANT STAR & BADGE OF THE BATH. in gold, with silk lining stamped ‘Rundell, Bridge & Co. Jewellers & Goldsmiths To The Queen, and Royal Family, 32 Ludgate Hill’ (the case with vacant space for a jewelled breast star)

* Order of St. Anne, First Class set of insignia, by Wilhelm Keibel, St. Petersburg, comprising: sash badge, in gold of 72 zolotniki and enamels, 54mm (including suspension ring) x 48.5mm; and breast star, in silver, with silver, gilt and enamelled centre and gilt reverse, 89.5mm, the set extremely fine, in original fitted case of issue, with sash (2)

* Afghanistan, Order of the Star, type 4, 1931-60, First Class breast star, in gold, with silver centre, the reverse with carefully-engraved gold and silver scratch weights in Persian, 87mm, in case of issue, with sash

* Afghanistan, Order of the Leader, type 6 (1960-73), Second Class set of insignia, probably of German manufacture, comprising sash badge, in silver, edge stamped 925, with gold centre, 51.5mm x 35.5mm, and breast star, in silver, retaining pin stamped 925, with gold and silver centre, 78.5mm, in case of issue, extremely fine, with sash; together with a typed note attributing the award to Hans Heinrich von Herwarth (2)

Brazil, Order of the Southern Cross, type 3 (1932-67), Grand Cross set of insignia, by La Royale of Rio de Janeiro, comprising sash badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, 104.5mm (including wreath suspension) x 74mm, and breast star, in silver-gilt, with gilt and enamelled centre, 76mm, in case of issue (with handwritten note on lid), point of star slightly bent, otherwise about extremely fine, with sash (2)

Chile, Order of Merit, post-1929 issue, Grand Cross set of insignia, by E. Hours of Santiago, comprising sash badge, in silver-gilt, with white enamelled centre, 65mm (including condor suspension) x 47 mm, and breast star, in silver-gilt, with enamelled centre, 78mm, in case of issue, extremely fine, with sash and related lapel fitting (2)

Chile, Order of Merit, post-1929 issue, Grand Cross set of insignia, by E. Hours of Santiago, comprising sash badge, in silver-gilt, with white enamelled centre, 65mm (including condor suspension) x 47mm, and breast star, in silver-gilt, with enamelled centre, 78mm, in case of issue (this slightly damaged), extremely fine, with sash and related lapel fitting (2)

* Egypt, Order of the Nile, type 2 (1923-53), Grand Cross set of insignia, by Tewfik Bichay of Cairo, comprising sash badge, 90mm (including suspension) x 62mm, and breast star, 92.5mm, both in silver and gilt, with gilt and enamelled centres, in case of issue, extremely fine, with sash (2)

* Ethiopia, Order of Menelik II, Grand Cross set of insignia, by Lemaître of Paris, comprising sash badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, 71.5mm (including crown suspension) x 48.5mm, and breast star, in silver-gilt, with gilt and enamelled centre, 83 x 81mm, in case of issue, with notes on and attached to lid including attribution to “H.E. MR. HANS HEINRICH VON HERWARTH, MINISTER OF STATE CHIEF OF THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE”, extremely fine, with sash and related lapel fitting (2)

* Ethiopia, Order of the Star, Grand Cross set of insignia, by Arthus Bertrand of Paris, comprising sash badge, 102mm (including suspension) x 81.5mm, and breast star, 79mm, both in silver-gilt, in case of issue, with label on lid inscribed “S. EXC. MR VIKELOS G. CORDON ETOILE” extremely fine, with sash and related lapel fitting (2)

* Italy, Two Sicilies, Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George, Bailiff of Justice’s sash badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, with trophy of arms suspension and St. George and the Dragon pendant, 150mm (including suspension and pendant) x 50mm, good very fine

Italy, Two Sicilies, Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George, Grand Cross sash badge, in gilt and red enamel, 78mm, extremely fine

* Nepal, Order of Tri Shakti Patta, Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising sash badge, in silver, gilt and enamels, 65mm, and breast star, in silver, with silver, gilt and enamelled centre, 81mm, centre of star chipped, very fine, with sash (2)

* Nepal, Order of Gorkha-Dakshina Bahu, Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising sash badge, in gold, 58mm, and breast star, in gold, silver and red enamel, 74mm, centre of star loose, good very fine, with sash (2)

Peru, Order of the Sun, Grand Cross set of insignia, by the Lima mint, comprising sash badge, 87mm (including wreath suspension) x 57mm, and breast star, 77mm, in silver-gilt and enamels, in case of issue (with handwritten note on lid), with related miniature, lapel fitment and sash, extremely fine (lot)

* Romania, Order of the Crown, Ferdinand I issue (1914-27), Grand Cross set of insignia, by Joseph Resch and Sons of Bucharest, comprising sash badge, suspension ring stamped ARG. JRF, in silver-gilt and enamels, with central silver crown, 70mm, and breast star, retaining pin stamped ARG., in silver, with gilt and enamelled centre and silver crown, 91mm, in case of issue, with crowned monogram of King Ferdinand on lid, extremely fine, with sash (2)

Romania, Order of the Crown, Carol II issue (1932-40), Grand Cross set of insignia, by Heinrich Weiss of Bucharest, comprising sash badge, suspension ring stamped with 243, HW and crown hallmark with L II below, 61.5mm, and breast star, retaining pin stamped HW and 186, in silver, with gilt and enamel centre, 70mm, in case of issue with monogram of Carol II on lid, star lacking centre of reverse, otherwise good very fine, with sash (2)

* Serbia, Order of St. Sava, post-1914 type, with Saint wearing green robes, Grand Cross set of insignia, by Huguenin Frères & Co. of Le Locle, comprising sash badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, 82.5mm (including crown suspension) x 50.5mm, and breast star, in jewel cut silver, with gilt and enamelled centre, retaining pin with fineness stamp, 92.5mm, in case of issue, extremely fine, with sash (2)

Spain, Order of St. Hermenegildo, Juan Carlos I issue, Grand Cross set of insignia, by Joachin Laz of Madrid, comprising sash badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, 53mm (including crown suspension) x 38.5mm, and breast star, 64mm, in case of issue, with miniature breast star, related riband badge and sash, extremely fine (2)

* Thailand, Order of the Crown, type 2, Grand Cross (Special Grade) set of insignia, comprising sash badge, in silver and enamels, the silver centre jewel-cut, 92mm x 57mm, and breast star, in silver and enamels, the centre diamond-set, with gilt reverse centre and gold retaining pin (this with water-pot hallmark on reverse), 90mm, in case of issue, lacking the tops of two trident devices of the star, otherwise good very fine and toned, with sash (2)

* Thailand, Order of the White Elephant, Grand Cross (Special Grade) set of insignia, comprising sash badge, in silver, gilt and enamels, 136mm x 72mm, and breast star, in silver, gilt and enamels, 91.5mm, in case of issue, extremely fine, with related lapel fitment and sash (2)

Russia, Order of St. Andrew, Set of Insignia, comprising: (i) Sash badge, by Emanuel Pannasch, St. Petersburg, 1835, in gold and enamels, in the form of a black enamelled Imperial eagle with blue enamelled St. Andrew’s Cross bearing the crucified figure of St. Andrew in natural coloured enamels, the limbs of the cross with the Roman letters S A P R (Sanctus Andreas Patronus Russiae); the reverse with white enamelled scroll inscribed with the motto of the Order NOCT (For Faith and Loyalty), suspension in the form of an Imperial crown linked to eagles’ heads, carrier on reverse of crown attached to gold screw and ring fitment on original sash, 88 x 52.5mm, slight surface scuffing to eagle’s tail feathers, otherwise virtually as made; (ii) Breast star, in cloth and bullion, as originally issued with the sash badge; the star with ribbed silver rays and wired sequins, legend in gold lettering with green embroidered wreath on embroidered blue background, outer and inner circles in coiled gold wire, centre with double-headed eagle of St. Andrew on a yellow cloth background, unmarked paper backing, 82 x 82mm, slightly tarnished, good extremely fine; (iii) Breast star, by Rundell, Bridge & Co. and commissioned circa 1837-39, in silver, with pierced jewel-cut rays; the gold and enamel centre with dark blue St. Andrew’s Cross over black double-headed eagle with Imperial crown above on a plain gold background, the motto of the Order in gold letters, with gold and enamelled wreath below on a blue background, the reverse fitted with Russian style screw-back suspension, separate silver screw-plate engraved Rundell Bridge & Co. Jewellers to the Queen and all the Royal Family Ludgate Hill London, 77.5mm, extremely fine; (i) and (iii) housed in a purpose-made maroon leather case, the lid stamped ST. ANDREW. in gold, with silk lining stamped ‘Rundell, Bridge & Co. Jewellers & Goldsmiths To The Queen, and Royal Family, 32 Ludgate Hill.’ (lot)

Circle of David le Clerc, French 1679-1738, Portrait Miniature- King Louis XIV of France (1638-1715), head and shoulders wearing a crimson coat, blue sash and white lace jabot with long natural wig, in a gilt-metal oval glazed frame, 5.5x4.5cm, Note: Louis XIV (5 September 1638 - 1 September 1715), known as the Sun King ( le Roi Soleil), King of France and of Navarre. His reign, from 1643 to his death in 1715, began at the age of four and lasted over seventy-two years and is the longest documented reign of any European monarch.