Auction number 2 "Empire", December 13

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December 13 at 12:00 in hotel "Marriott" Moscow Royal Aurora held the auction number 2 "Orders, medals and coins of Imperial Russia ". At auction Auction House, "Empire" may be a set of symbols of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky Russian of the Chapter of Orders, valued at 10.000.000rub. and more. This is the first set of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky first half of the XIX century, which appeared in the open sale on the domestic market faleristicheskom.

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Expert Auction House, "Empire" Yuri Shabanov, Cuba considers that despite the impressive sales for the first auction, the results of colleagues in the numismatic market point to a decrease in the demand for mid-priced segment, due to temporary financial difficulties of collectors and art investors . In this regard, auctioneers, it was decided to include in the collection is not only unique lots' top-end "level, but also a number of items available at a price, but, nevertheless, differ in significant rarity and investment attractiveness.

Of the traditionally strong collection of orders, the auction house experts emphasized the completeness of a series of exceptional varieties of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky, which includes a unique set of characters with embroidered star firm Keibel and Kemmerer /middle of the XIX century Russian Orders of the Capitulum with convincing provenance, an excellent set of Marks "diamond" of the workshop Rudolph Trymay, a rare sign, produced by "Eduard" and the star of the early period of foreign works.

Also of note is the Star of the Order of St. Andrew the first third of the XIX century, a very rare type, known by a few specimens. Impossible to ignore the sign of the Order of St. Anne in diamonds 1st degree and unusual diamond star, made in Europe by special order.

Among the medals will be presented to the magnificent state of the neck the gold and silver "For Diligence" with a portrait of Alexander II, as well as the award table Silver Medal "For the suppression of Hungary and Transylvania.

Section war relics, including, includes a unique commemorative cup - a gift of Officers 4 th Mariupol Hussar Regiment, his commanding officer - Count Shtakkelbergu. These historical items will decorate any museum collection. It is also interesting battle-flag of the 20 th Infantry Regiment Galitskogo left to us after almost two centuries, through the battles and engagements.

Due to numerous wishes of numismatic auction brought extensive collection, including includes such rarities as the ruble in 1757, St. Petersburg /YAI. with a portrait of Dacier medalist in excellent condition, the ruble in 1707 with the Slavic figures, rare ruble in 1714 with the title V.R.P., an excellent selection of 14 coins worth 1 ruble in 1720 different types, two coins of nominal value of 1 ruble 1913 and 1900 in the state PROOF68 and many other excellent and rare coins.

At the auction will be exhibited a selection of premium and commemorative medals, many of whom, despite an interesting history, you can purchase at an affordable price.

The collection of the 2 nd auction Orders, medals and coins of Imperial Russia "will be available for viewing 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.

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Auction House, "Empire" was founded in Moscow in September this year. Specializing in faleristics and coins of imperial Russia, "Empire" preferred particularly rare objects, interesting as a cultural-historical, and from the investment point of view.

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Address Auction House, "Empire": Moscow, st. Ostozhenka 3 /14.
Address «Marriott Royal Aurora»: Moscow, st. Petrovka, 11/20

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In Peter Hall Hotel «Marriott Moscow Royal Aurora» December 13 will be the second auction «Orders, medals and coins of Imperial Russia "Moscow House" Empire ". Auction catalog includes 200 lots (coins, commemorative medals, medals, tokens and items of military history), which represent the historical period from the reigns of Peter I to the beginning of XX century and the Civil War in Russia.

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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.

About

Auction House, "Empire» was founded in Moscow in September this year. Specializing in faleristics and coins of imperial Russia, "Empire" preferred particularly rare objects, interesting as a cultural-historical, and from the investment point of view.

Contact
[email protected]
  7 (495) 695-27-23, 695-27-70
www.auction-imperia.ru
Address «Marriott Royal Aurora»: Moscow, st. Petrovka 11/20
Address Auction House, "Empire": Moscow, st. Ostozhenka 3 /14.

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