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Order of St. Alexander Nevsky, jewelled sash badge, attributed to the workshop of Karl Hahn, St. Petersburg, circa 1908-1912
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- 90.5mm (including riband carrier) x 52.5mm
with indistinct workmaster's mark possibly CB, in gold, diamonds and enamels; with original but unmarked diamond-set riband carrier which has been rivetted in the closed position and engraved with the number "135" (possibly a collector's mark), extremely fine and of excellent quality
Condition
Please note that the condition of this lot is included within the detailed description.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The Order of St. Alexander Nevsky was founded by Catherine I in 1725, having been planned by her late husband Peter the Great. It was awarded in one class only for most distinguished civil or military service and was outranked only by the Orders of St. Andrew and St. Catherine. Alexander Nevsky himself was a Russian military hero of the 13th Century who was canonized by the Orthodox Church.