Lot 202
  • 202

A gold, enamelled and jewelled insignia of the Qajar order of the Lion and Sun, Persia, early 19th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • diamond, gold, enamel
of stellar form with stepped gold frame set with rubies featuring an enamelled medallion with recumbent lion in front of a rising sun, the rays with gradated pink and blue bands, hinged pin for attaching to reverse

Condition

In good condition, few very minor dents and some of stones replaced, minor scratch to enamel, as viewed.
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