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A group of dress miniatures, mid to late 19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, enamel, diamonds, rubies
- width 7.6cm, 3in.
comprising miniature badges of, from left to right, (Russia) Order of St Anne, (Bavaria) Order of the Bavarian Crown, (Denmark) Order of Dannebrog, (Bavaria) Order of Ludwig, (France) Legion of Honour, Restoration or Louis Philippe issue, (Russia) Order of St Vladimir, (France) Order of Military Merit, Restoration Period, (Prussia) Order of the Red Eagle, (Sardinia), Order of St Maurice and St Lazarus, (Saxony) Order of Civil Merit, (Württemberg) Order of Frederick, (Baden) Order of the Lion of Zähringen, (Hesse-Kassel) Order of William, in gold and enamel, some with diamonds, mounted on a diamond- and ruby-sey Russian-style Bravery Sword suspension brooch, unmarked
Condition
The orders in excellent condition and beautifully made. The brooch with some repairs to its pendant loops. Please note the object is significantly smaller than it appears in the 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."
"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."