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MINIATURES: A BAR-MOUNTED GROUP OF NINE MINIATURE ORDERS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

估價
6,000 - 8,000 CHF
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描述

comprising badges of the Orders of St James of the Sword, Charles III, St John, St Ferdinand and of Merit, Golden Fleece, Saint-Esprit, Tuscan Military St Stephen, Hungarian St Stephan and Italian Annunziata, the first and last uniface but others all double-sided, mounted on a pin (length 91mm) designed to slide in to either of two gold bar-brooches provided for suspension, one having a plain decorated panel and the other guilloché with enamelled sections in correct riband colours of all nine Orders, in original velvet-lined red morocco case.

Condition

Areas of loss to the enamel. Evidence of age and wear with signs of tarnish to the metal. Gross weight approximately 3 grams. Extremely fine condition. In original velvet-lined red morocco case.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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."