Among the top lots can be identified a series of Orders of St. Alexander Nevsky, which includes a unique set of characters with embroidered star company "Keibel and Kemmerer" middle of XIX century. It should be noted that the first copy of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky first half of the XIX century. appears in Russia faleristicheskom in the open market sale. Starting price set is 10 000 000 rubles. There will also be presented a set of characters "diamond" of the workshop Rudolph Trymay (10 000 000 rubles), a rare sign of manufacturing firms "Eduard" (3 000 000 rubles) and the star of the early period of foreign works (1 000 000 rubles).
By the absolute rarities should include and the star of the Order of St. Andrew the first third of the XIX century. Known by a few specimens. This symbol represents the earliest type of "forged" star. Following what was then the fashion, the gentlemen themselves ordered a "free" masters of such a star instead of "embroidered", obtained from the Chapter of the imperial and royal decorations. Center is decorated with stars and enamel medallion depicting two-headed eagle and the inscription "For faith and loyalty. Estimate the lot was 3 000 000 rubles.
Can not overlook the star of the Order of St. Anna (7 000 000 rubles) in diamonds by an unknown European masters of the late XIX century. Perhaps the award belonged to a European gentleman, get the badge of the Order for everyday wear. With relatively simple execution, the star features in European Jewelry elegant work.
Collection auction also includes a series of medals, excellent condition, including a gold medal for diligence "(500 000 rubles) with a portrait of Alexander II, and a premium silver medal" For services rendered in the army. 1771 (1 300 000 rubles). High collector interest and a selection of premium and commemorative medals, many of which can be purchased at an affordable price.
In the war relics is a unique commemorative cup - a gift officers, 4-th Mariupol Hussar Regiment, his commanding Count Shtakkelbergu. Cup was made in 1878 by masters firm court provider PA Ovchinnikov. Its cost is 3 000 000 rubles.
The main section of numismatics lot will be a rare silver ruble in 1757, estimated at 1 500 000-1 800 000 rubles. Of interest are two of Nicholas silver coins of 1 Ruble, 1900 and 1913. Both coins come from the collection Virgil Brandt and evaluated at 900 000 rubles each.
Pre-auction exhibition will be held from November 24 to December 12, daily except Sunday, from 11.00 to 20.00 in the office of the auction house at Moscow, st. Ostozhenka 3 /14.
Auction number 2 "Orders, medals and coins of Imperial Russia" will begin on December 13 at 12:00 in hotel "Marriott" Moscow Royal Aurora.
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