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A Magnificent and rare gold and enamel Collar And Sash Badge of the imperial order of St Andrew, Emanuel Pannasch, St. Petersburg, 1835
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- length of collar overall 63 in. 160 cm
the collar comprising twenty-three gold medallions consisting alternately of the Imperial eagle, a red enamel medallion and a trophy of arms; the sash badge comprised of the Cross of St. Andrew on a black Imperial eagle suspended from an Imperial crown. The collar with fitted gilt-tooled case of issue. With sash.
Provenance
The Sandars Collection of Imperial Russian Orders, sold, Sotheby's, Geneva, May 16th, 1991, lot 279
Catalogue Note
Emanuel Pannasch was the official Manufacturer of Orders, 1821-1836. Collars awarded prior to 1850 comprised twenty-three links, thereafter only seventeen links.
The Order of St. Andrew was founded by Peter the Great in 1698 and was the highest ranking Imperial Order. It came in only one class and was named in honour of the Apostle. Grand Dukes were decorated at baptism and Princes of the Blood at coming of age.
The Feast Day of the Order was November 30th.
The Order of St. Andrew was founded by Peter the Great in 1698 and was the highest ranking Imperial Order. It came in only one class and was named in honour of the Apostle. Grand Dukes were decorated at baptism and Princes of the Blood at coming of age.
The Feast Day of the Order was November 30th.