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28 - ORDER OF SAINT ANDREW THE FIRST-CALLED
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Estimate €6,000 - €8,000
Description
ORDER OF SAINT ANDREW THE FIRST-CALLED Fragment of a necklace from the Order of Saint Andrew, in gold (750 parts per thousand) and polychrome enamels, comprising five elements linked by chains: - a double-headed imperial eagle, enamelled black, centred on a shield depicting Saint George slaying the dragon in gold against a red enamelled background (H. 4.5 x W. 4.3 cm). - two military trophies, each centred on the monogram of Tsar Peter the Great against a background of suspended flags enamelled in green and white (H. 4.5 x W. 4.5 cm). - two round medallions crossed by a blue-enamelled St Andrew’s Cross and centred on the inscription ‘SARP’ for ‘Sanctus Andreas Russiae Patronus’ on a red-enamelled background (Diameter 3.5 cm). Russia, probably Saint Petersburg, late 18th – early 19th century. No visible hallmark. L. 22.7 cm (total). Gross weight: 98.5 g.
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About the sale Russian Art – Mr G’s Collection – Part 2
Auction location
Auction time 09/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
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