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A two-colour gold and enamel badge of the Oder of the White Eagle, Eduard, St Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, enamel
- height 9.6cm, 3 7/8 in.
formed as a white enamel eagle on a Maltese Cross over a black Imperial eagle, suspending from an Imperial crown, 56 standard
Provenance
This order was likely awarded to Baron Mikhail Platonovich Freedericksz of the well-known family of officers and courtiers which included his first cousin-once-removed, Count Vladimir Borosovich Freedericksz, Minister of the Imperial Household and a close confident of the Imperial Family. The Polish origins of the Order of the White Eagle would have had special significance for Mikhail Platonovich, whose father Platon Alexandrovich Freedericksz had served as Governor of Warsaw.
Thence by descent
Condition
Excellent condition. Two or three small losses to the blue enamel of the ribbon, as expected from this construction.
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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."