Vienna 1900: An Imperial and Royal Collection

Vienna 1900: An Imperial and Royal Collection

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From the Collection of Ferdinand I, Tsar of Bulgaria (1861-1948)

Zircon, sapphire and diamond neck badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece, early 20th century

Auction Closed

November 7, 12:14 PM GMT

Estimate

18,000 - 28,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

From the Collection of Ferdinand I, Tsar of Bulgaria (1861-1948)


Zircon, sapphire and diamond neck badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece, early 20th century


The gold surmount of stylised B design supporting the fire-steel section collet-set with an oval yellow zircon, the flames decorated with circular-cut diamonds and hexagonal step-cut sapphires, supporting the lamb skin of textured gold, the suspension hoop enhanced with a circular-cut diamond, fitted case.


Accompanied by SSEF report no. 131263, stating that the zircon is with no indications of treatment.

Ferdinand I, Tsar of Bulgaria (1861-1948)
Ferdinand I, Tsar of Bulgaria (1861-1948) became a knight of the Austrian Order of the Golden Fleece in 1911.