Lot 6134
Order of Charity (Nishani Shefkat) – a Breast Star 1st Class and a miniature
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A108m | Live auction | 1240 Lots
Hammer price € 9,500
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Breast star in silver and 14-carat gold (tested), the silver rays lavishly set with diamonds (ten stones on the main silver rays replaced with glass beads), bearing appliquéd twigs enamelled in green with red stones. In the middle, a five-point star in gold, enamelled in red, with appliquéd gold medallion enamelled in green, a tughra in relief at its centre, a horizontal gold pin and an appliquéd star in a garland on the back. Also includes a small neck decoration in the form of a red-enamelled five-point star in 14-carat gold (tested) with appliquéd green-enamelled medallion in gold, movable crescent riband buckle and original ribbon. In the presentation case of light blue velvet (stained in places, the hinge somewhat loose) and black velvet insert, containing a 52 mm wide, worn neck ribbon (small holes and tears). Very minor chipping in the enamel in places, signs of age and wear. Width of the breast star 82.5 mm, weight 66 g. Width of the neck decoration 50 mm, weight 24 g. Exceptionally distinguished, a rare find.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
