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95 - Ceremonial waistcoat of the Order of the Holy Spirit in gree…
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Estimate €3,000 - €4,000
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Ceremonial waistcoat of the Order of the Holy Spirit in green silk with a fine ribbed weave, embroidered in gold witha wreath of flowers, natural-coloured fleurs-de-lis, flames in gold and red sequins, fleurs-de-lis in silver embroidery, and the letter ‘H’ in silver embroidery surmountedthe royal crown in gold thread and red silk; nine small buttons embroidered with gold braid, with a silver dove in the centre, with a red beak; an embroidered pocket, with flaps on either side; collar embroidered in the same style; back in white fabric, with two tabs fitted with a cord for adjustment; green silk lining around the edge. (Signs of wear: the green silk lining; the silk of the waistcoat is slightly discoloured under the armpits). Restoration period. Good to very good condition. PROVENANCE: Originally, a small handwritten note accompanied it, but this has been lost. (See photo): ‘Donated by Mr Chambart de Lauwe – Waistcoat belonging to Monseigneur d’Angoulˆ?, signed: ‘Marie Caroline’. The Order of the Holy Spirit, established by King Henry III in 1578, ceased to exist during the Revolution and the First Empire; it was reorganised during the FirstRestoration by Louis XVIII, and revived under the Second Restoration in 1815, only to disappear for good following the July Revolution and the reign of Louis-Philippe.
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About the sale Antique weapons, historical memorabilia and decorations
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Auction time 11/04/2026 at 11:00 AM
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