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Gold brooch (625 thousandths) centred on the number "MA" of …
See original version (French)
223
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Gold brooch (625 thousandths) centred on the number "MA" of …
See original version (French)
Estimate €800 - €1,200
Voluntary lot
Description
Gold brooch (625 thousandths) centred on the number "MA" of the Grand Duke Michel Alexandrovitch of Russia,
the crown set with two cabochon sapphires. Closes with a tilting pin.
Made in England in the early 20th century.
No goldsmith's hallmark.
Length: 6.7 cm. Gross weight: 5.2 g.
Provenance
- Given by Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia (1878-1918) to Serge Benett and Edith Benett, née Rata (1882-?), respectively riding instructor and governess to the Grand Duke during his exile in England between 1912 and 1914.
- The estate then passed to their daughter, Mary Benett (1916-1983).
- Then by descent.
See original version (French)
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