Catalog - Auction 70 - Day 2

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The Supreme Order of Christ
Early Breast Star of the Order, from the beginning of 19th Century, 78 mm, smooth Silver rays of convex type and round tips, the centre with the Order’s cross in Gold, with fine chisel-work under the red, translucent enamel, within a golden outer circlet in the form of a thick laurel wreath, the reverse, fitted with pin. A beautiful, most rare star of the highest order of the Holy See, almost excellent condition and fine, blue-grey patina. I RR!

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Order of the Golden Spur
A complete set of the Order: the badge, 105x56 mm, in gilt Silver and gold-yellow enamel the lower arm, fitted with a separately made spur, with rotating wheel, white enameled centre medallion with gilt, crowned monongram "MA" (representing the Holy Virgin), within faceted outer circlet, white enameled reverse medallion with golden inscription "PIVS X RESTITVIT" and "MCMV", the hinged trophy-of-arms, with chiseled details, the armour`s breast, the trophy`s reverse, with the maker`s escutcheon of Tanfani e Bertarelli, Rome (official purveyors to the Holy See) and the letter "A" (for "Argento", silver), fitted with two sliders to mount the badge to the collar, breast star, 81 mm, with silver, faceted and pierced rays, the centre with the Order`s cross in gilt silver and gold-yellow enamel and a spur with rotating wheel, mounted to the lower arm, polished reverse, also bearing the label of Tanfani e Bertarelli and the " indicating the details made of silver, broad pin and two sidehooks, the collar of the Order in gilt silver, typically divided into sections for wear on the different, ceremonial habits, the whole in the large, red morocco, fitted case of issue with maker`s signature of Tanfani e Bertarelli, Rome, printed in gold on the inner cushion, the lid, with gold embossed coat of arms of Pope Pius XI. A beautiful set of the second highest order of the Vatican state, scarcely awarded as a special reward for exceptional merits towards the Christianity and to the Holy See.

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ORDER OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE
Early, Jeweled Cross of the order in Silver, instituted after 1099, 40 mm, with traces of gilding, the obverse, profusely set with rubies, four side-loops, smooth reverse.Very rare, interesting and worth of further studies. I RR!

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ORDER OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE
Commander`s Cross, 3rd Class, instituted after 1099. Neck Badge, 74x34 mm, gilt Silver, maker's mark, both sides enameled, original crown suspension trophee of arms, ring, loop and original long ribbon, in case of issue by "Roberto Marurelli - Roma", with gilt cross on the lid.. A superb fabrication of best jeweler's quality and in mint condition! I

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ORDER OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE
Knight Profess Cross, instituted after 1099, 44 mm., Gold, of slightly reduced size, red enameled “T” Cross, flanked by 4 similar crosses but smaller, thin, gold border with elegant chiselwork, polished reverse, fitted with pin. A very rare piece dating to the first half of the 19th Century, probably made for a catholic Prince or a high ranking priest, excellent condition. I RR!

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ORDER OF PIUS IX
Knight’s Breast Badge of reduced size, 25 mm, GOLD, blue enameled 8-pointed star, flanked by stylized, “rounded” flames, white enameled centre medallion bearing “PIVS IX” in golden lettering, within golden outer circlet bearing the black enameled Order’s motto “VIRTVTI ET MERITO”, white enameled, reverse centre medallion, bearing the date of institution “ANNO MDCCCXLVII” in gold, round suspension ring and original, silk ribbon. An early, beautiful and rare piece from mid 19th Century, excellent condition. I R!

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ORDER OF PIUS IX
Lapel Hole Rosette, instituted in 1847. Breast Badge, 11 mm., Silver, enameled. A scarce rosette, in excellent condition. I R!

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ORDER OF PIUS IX
Miniature Rosette, instituted in 1847. Breast Badge, 20 mm., Silver, one-side enameled, central medallions enameled, fixation clasp on reverse. A scarce miniature, in excellent condition. I R!

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ORDER OF SAINT SYLVESTER
Group of Miniatures for the Grand Cross. Badge, 33 mm, in gilt Silver and enamels. Breast Star, 33 mm, in Silver, the centre in gilt silver and enamels, both pieces mounted together, with original, miniature ribbon. Very good quality and excellent condition, a miniature set from mid 20th Century. I R!

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ORDER OF SAINT SYLVESTER
Commander's Cross, 3rd Class, instituted in 1841. Neck Badge, 60x55 mm, Silver, with white enameled arms, flanked by polished beams, the lower arms with stylized spur, with rotating wheel, blue enameled centre medallion with applied image of the saint within golden outer circlet with polished inscription and chiseled details, the reverse, with blue enameled medallion, with golden roman numeral "MDCCCXlI", decorated upper loop, link ring and grooved suspension ring, original neck ribbon. In original case of issue by Tanfani & Bertarelli. I

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ORDER OF SAINT SYLVESTER
Commander's Cross, 3rd Class, instituted in 1841. Neck Badge, 62x56 mm, gilt Silver, with white enameled arms, blue enameled centre medallion with applied image of the saint within golden outer circlet with polished inscription and chiseled details, the reverse, with blue enameled medallion, with golden roman numeral "MDCCCXlI", within golden outer circlet with polished inscription on frosted ground, decorated upper loop, link ring and suspension ring, original, neck ribbon with ties, in case of issue "by "Tanfani&Bertarelli, Roma". A superb decoration, of the finest quality and extremely fine condition. I

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ORDER OF SAINT GREGORY
A most early Grand Cross Set for Military. Sash Badge, 84x49 mm., GOLD, red enameled, dark blue enameled centre medallion with separately applied portrait of the saint in Gold, within chiselled outer circlet, reverse medallion also in gold with blue enameled centre, the arms’ reverse with finely engraved lines and stylized laurel leaves, trophy-of-arms suspension made of embossed and chiselled gold-sheet, round suspension ring, with original, silk sash. Breast Star, 78 mm., smooth Silver rays with superimposed order’s cross in GOLD with red enameled arms, blue enameled centre medallion with image of the saint in chiselled gold, golden outer circlet with raised, polished inscription, concave reverse, with thin, double, round pin. A very rare set, from the institution of the Order, almost pristine condition. I RR!

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ORDER OF SAINT GREGORY
Grand Officer's Set, instituted in 1831. Neck Badge, 83x56 mm, gilt Silver, enameled, original suspension wreath, loop and ribbon. Breast Star, 78 mm, Silver, maker's mark "Tanfani & Bertarelli", diamond cut rays, superimposed parts gilt, enameled, thin pin on reverse, in original case of issue by "Tanfani & Bertarelli - Roma" with gilt weapon on the lid. Beautiful complete set, in mint condition! I

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ORDER OF SAINT GREGORY
Jewelled Miniature, 17,0 x 12,0 mm, with 18 diamonds for a total of 0,109., gilt Silver. Profusely set with tiny rubies and diamonds, centre medallions in GOLD and blue enamel, green enameled suspension link, ribbon ring also enameled with diamonds, original ribbon with rosette. A beautiful miniature in the best, French quality from the end of 19th Century, excellent condition. I R!

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ORDER OF SAINT GREGORY
A Miniature of the Order`s badge, Military Class, instituted in 1831, 30x16 mm, in GOLD and enamels, approx. 3 g., some damage and loss to the centre medallions, otherwise a beautiful, early miniature of probable French manufacture. II- R!

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Order of Our Lady of Bethlehem, instituted in 1459
Grand Cross Set Miniatures. Breast Badge, 26x14 mm, gilt Bronze, both sides enameled, original suspension trophee, ring and ribbon. Breast Star, 22 mm, gilt Bronze, superimposed part enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon. A beautiful rare set, in mint condition! I R!

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Order of Our Lady of Bethlehem, instituted in 1459
Grand Officer's Set Miniatures. Breast Badge, 26x15 mm, gilt Bronze, both sides enameled, original suspension trophee, ring and ribbon. Breast Star, 21 mm, gilt and silvered Bronze, superimposed part enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon. A beautiful rare set, in mint condition! I R!

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Gold “Bene Merenti” Medal for Military Merit
Breast Badge, 47x31 mm., GOLD, type awarded by Pope Pius X, round medal with bust of the Pope facing right, around, the inscription “PIUS . X . PONT . MAX.”, within green enameled laurel wreath, below, the medallist’s initials “P.M.”, rectangular loop on top, to which is hinged a beautifully embossed trophy of arms, fitted to the reverse with upper loop and round suspension ring, slightly concave reverse, the centre with the inscription “BENE / MERENTI” between a six- pointed star above and below, Jupiter’s bundle of lightnings, with original, silk ribbon and in the original, red morocco case of issue, the lid with gold embossed Pope Pius X’s coat of arms within a frame of floral ornaments and lines, ivory-colour velvet, fitted inner compartment. An extremely rare medal, awarded less than 10 times (1903–1914), exceptional quality, excellent condition and superb patina. I RR!