Lot 6135
Order of Charity (Nishani Shefkat) – a Breast Star 2nd Class and a miniature
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A108m | Live auction | 1240 Lots
Hammer price € 4,800
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Neck decoration in 8-carat gold (tested), set with diamonds (three stones have been lost), fabricated in multiple pieces and enamelled in colour on the front. The tughra in the centre, a wreath appliquéd on the back, a movable crescent riband buckle and original ribbon at the top. Includes a miniature in silver, likewise fabricated in multiple pieces and enamelled in colour on the front. Tughra in the centre, movable crescent riband buckle on the top. In a crimson velvet case lined in light-blue velvet and silk (worn here and there, slightly stained, the fabric torn on the outside at the lower edge). A few minor chips in the enamel, signs of age and wear. Diameter of the neck decoration 58 mm, weight 39 g. Diameter of the miniature 20.7 mm, weight 5 g. Exceptionally distinguished, a rare find.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
