Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 108

NY International Coin Auction January 8-10, 2019

IMPERIAL RUSSIA ORDERS

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3001		Breast Star. Silver and enamels. 86 mm. Second half of the 19th Century. Unmarked. Likely Austrian manufacture. Black enamel Imperial eagle with blue enamel St. Andrew�s Cross on breast against gold at center of central medallion; silver motto on blue around, bow-tied green enamel branches with red berries below. Condition Choice. *Estimate Value $10,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3002		Cross. 4 th Class. Bomb style. Gold and enamel. After 1908. By HA. 34.5 mm. "(head) 56" and "HA" on loop. Central medallion in Rose enamel � most unusual for the period. On ribbon. Rare. Last St. George Cross in gold.Condition: Extremely fine. *Estimate Value $8,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3003		2nd Class Set. Military Division. Early 1900�s. By Boullanger, Paris. Cross. Gold (18K) and enamels. 50 mm. Hallmarks on ring and loop. Number "391" neatly engraved next to hallmark. On ribbon. Star. Silver and enamels. 78 mm. Boullanger plaque on back. Attractive set.Condition: Extremely fine. *Estimate Value $25,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3004		Cross. 1st or 2nd Class. Civil Division. Gold and enamels. 1899-1908. 48.5 mm. By "Adler" � under warrant of the Imperial Chapter. "56 (head) ??" and "A A" on loop. A very rare cross of impeccable workmanship.Condition: Superb. *Estimate Value $15,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,400
Lot 3005		Cross. 4th Class. Civil Division. Gold and enamels. 1910-1912. 34.5 mm. By Eduard. Initials "B?" of Eduard�s widow Varvara Dietwald beneath enamel of top reverse arm. On ribbon. With related certificate to Vladimir Kersanov, member of the General Staff of the Caucasus Army who served with the Vice Consul in Mosul.Condition: Enamel on Lower reverse arm replaced. Extremely fine. *Estimate Value $2,500 - UP* Embossed Ex Eugene Mollo Collection seal on document. View details	Realized $2,400
Lot 3006		Cross. 4th Class. Military Division. Non Christian. Issued under warrant of the Imperial Chapter. Ca. 1872 � 1882. Gold and enamels. 35 mm. By Johan Keibel. Warrant mark on lower ball point. ?K beneath enamel of reverse bottom arm. Made for a Muslim officer. Very rare. On ribbon. Condition: Enamel chipped in central medallion. Reverse slightly bent. Extremely fine. *Estimate Value $25,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3007		Cross. 4 Class. Civil Division. Gold and enamels. 35 mm. By Julius Keibel. Imperial eagle and "IK" beneath enamel of back arms. Hallmarked "56" on loop. Condition: Two small scuffs to back medallion enamel. Extremely fine. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,160
Lot 3008		1st Class Set with Imperial Crown. Austrian manufacture. Ca. early 20th Century. Includes Cross and Star. Cross: Silver. 84 by 54 mm. Unmarked. Red enamel with multicolored medallions and crown. Gilt. The hinged crown suspension fitted with carrier on reverse. Star: Silver. 83 mm. Maker�s mark �C.F. ROTHE� and �WIEN� applied on vertical pin. Condition: Cross has some loss of red enamel on the top reverse arm and crown.Still well preserved. Star � absolutely problem free. Both items with nice even patina. *Estimate Value $5,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,760
Lot 3009		Case for St. Anne Cross with Crown. Ca. 1830�s. By Emanuel Georg v. Pannasch. Four-line legend on top cover. Claret-red. Very rare early case. Very minor scuffs typical of a case of this age. Condition: Overall, well-preserved. *Estimate Value $10,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,600
Lot 3010		Breast Star. Civil Division. Silver and enamel. 87 mm. By Keibel. Maker�s mark: Keibel, Imperial eagle and hallmark "84" on back and pin. Some light deposits. Condition: About extremely fine. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,840
Lot 3011		Cross. 3rd Class. Military Division. Gilt Silver and enamels. 38 mm. European manufacture. Hallmarks on loop. On ribbon. Condition: Choice and problem free. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $480
Lot 3012		First Class Set. Civil Division. Ca. 1831-1855. Cross. 58 mm. Gold and enamels. "Wings down", black flat enamel. Unmarked. Superb workmanship; Embroidered Breast Star. 80 mm. Reverse covered in light color leather. Old inking on back. Until 1855, all official Russian breast stars were issued in embroidered form. Very rare. Set with full length sash, 12 cm wide. Condition: Choice, and problem free. *Estimate Value $35,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $46,800
Lot 3013		First Class Set. Civil Division. Ca. 1856-1875. "Black enamel". Cross. 58 mm. Gold and enamels. Private manufacture. Unmarked. Dark brown flat enamel. Post 1855 eagles. Breast Star. 88 mm. Gilt Silver and enamels. St. Petersburg city mark, Keibel warrant, and "84" on back. On full length sash, 12 cm wide. In original case of issue. Rare and impressive early set. Condition: Cross is Mint, Star with touches of wear. *Estimate Value $25,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3014		Cross. 2nd Class. Military Division. Gold and enamels. 1839. 45.3 mm. By Heinrich Wilhelm Kämmerer and Johann Wilhelm Keibel. Eagle wings down type. "K K" beneath red enamel of bottom front arm by eagle�s wing tips. Imperial Warrant "eagle down-type on top arm beneath enamel" (used up to 1846). Marked "1839" on cross ball-tip. Swords added by imperial decree in 1855, Crimean War period. On bow ribbon. Very rare.Condition: Choice extremely fine. *Estimate Value $25,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3015		Cross. 2nd Class with Imperial Crown. Gold. 72 x 46 mm. Ca. 1863-1882. By Julius Keibel. Hallmarked 56 on loop and suspension of the crown, Imperial eagle on top back cross arm, maker�s mark "IK" on back bottom arm and on loop. With original red fitted case (has separated), gold lettered cover. A Classic Imperial Orders Rarity complimented further by the original case. Accompanied by cabinet card (Emil Rabending, Vienna) depicting an Austro-Hungarian officer wearing the cross among other decorations. Condition: Choice $ 45,000. Estimate Value $45,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3016		Diploma for 2nd Class with Imperial Crown. Issued under the warrant of the Imperial Chapter. November 9, 1867. To Lt. Col. Ottokar von Tilly of the Prussian Ministry of War. Two-page document, blind embossed seal. Rare.Condition: Once folded. Well-preserved. *Estimate Value $1,500 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,160
Lot 3017		Provisional Government. Cross. 2 nd Class. Military Division. Gilt Bronze and enamels. 48 mm. By Eduard. Maker�s name "(??)YAP?(?)" with large "K" above back bottom arm. On neck ribbon.Condition: Hairline on central medallion. Good extremely fine. *Estimate Value $600 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 3018		Cross. 3 Class. Military Division. Silver, gilt and enamels. 38 mm. European manufacture. Hallmarks on loop. Condition: Much of the wreath�s green enamel missing and chip of one cross tip�s red enamel, otherwise well-preserved and attractive. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $528
Lot 3019		Cross. 2nd Class. Civil Division. 41 mm. Gold and enamels. By Albert Keibel. Hallmark "56(head)s" on loop, maker�s mark "A.K." and Imperial eagle on back of cross arms. On ribbon. Condition: Choice and problem free. *Estimate Value $1,500 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,620
Lot 3020		Cross. 3rd Class. Civil Division. Gold and enamels. 40 mm. By Eduard. "(head)56" on loop, maker�s name "(?)?YAP?(?) on back bottom arm. On sweetheart ribbon.Condition: Back of the cross heavily pressed down. *Estimate Value $1,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $960
Lot 3021		Cross. Silver. Napoleonic Wars. 1807-1809. Unnumbered. Earlier first issue. Established in the February 1807 decree of Emperor Alexander I. Numbering of the crosses on the reverse began in January 1809. Excessively rare and almost never offered. Even wear. Deep patinaCondition: Good fine $ 4,000to. *Estimate Value $4,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3022		Cross. Silver. Napoleonic Wars. Without class designation. Award # 21961. Issued in 1814 to a Unter-Officer of Prussian Army. Extremely rare.Condition: Heavy wear. Good fine. *Estimate Value $2,500 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,520
Lot 3023		Cross. 4th Class. Silver. Caucasus campaigns. Award # 19271.????? ?????? 10 ???? 1866 ?Condition: Extremely fine. *Estimate Value $1,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,520
Lot 3024		Cross. 4 th Class. Silver. Russo-Turkish War 1877-1878. Award # 63108.??????? ???????Condition: Extremely fine. *Estimate Value $750 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,240
Lot 3025		Cross. 4 th Class. Silver. 4 th Class. Silver. Russo-Japanese War 1904-05. Award # 136292.????? ????? 10-? ???????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????-?????? "?? ????????? ? ???????? ?????? 19-26 ??????? 1905"Condition: Extremely fine. *Estimate Value $750 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $720
Lot 3026		Cross. 3 rd Class. Silver. World War I. Award # 35168.?????? ????? ?????????? 249 ??? ????????? ???? ???????? ?? ?? ??? ? ??? ? ???? ? 8-?? ?? 9.12.1914, ???????? ??????? ???????? ? ????????? ?? ????? ???????? ????? ????? ?? ????? ??????????? ? ????????? ????? ???? ? ????????????? ????? ??? ??? ??????????? ????????? ??????????? ?????? ?? ????Condition: Extremely fine $ 400. *Estimate Value $400 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $456
Lot 3027		Cross. 3rd Class. Silver. World War I. Award # 201335. Comes on old ribbon.?????? ???? ????????? � 282 ??? ??????????????? ???? ?? ?????-?????? ?? ??????? ? ??? 22.06.1916 ? ? ???????? ????? ??? ??????? ????? ?????????? ???????? ? ???????? ?????? ? ?????????????? ???????????? ??????? ???? ???????????? ? ???????????? ?????????????? ?????? ? ??? ???????????? ????? ????? ????? Condition: Extremely fine. *Estimate Value $400 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $408
Lot 3028		Cross. 4 th Class. Silver. World War I. Award # 123396.?????? ?? ??????????Condition: Extremely fine. *Estimate Value $300 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3029		Cross. 4 th Class. Silver. World War I. Award # 96598.??????????? ??????? � 49 ??? ????????? ??? ?????????????? ?????????? ???????? ????? ??????? ??????????? ???? ?? ?????-?????? ????????? ????????? ?? ??????? ?? ????? ??????????? 1914 ? ???? ? ????? ???????? ?????-?????????Condition: Extremely fine. *Estimate Value $300 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 3030		Cross. 4 th Class. Silver. World War I. Award # 110236. Comes on a bar with ribbon.???????? ???? ?????????? � 2 95 ??? ???????? ???? ??????? ????????? 1.05.1917 ????????????????? ????????????? ??????? ??????? ?????????-??????????? ?????????? ??? ??????? ????????? 23.04.1917 ?? ????? ? 111-? ?????? ?? ??????? ? ??? 22.11.1914 ? ????????Condition: Extremely fine. *Estimate Value $300 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 3031		Cross. 4 th Class. Silver. World War I. Award # 357618???? ??????? � 30 ???????? ???????? ??????? ?? ?????????? ??????? ????????? ? ?????????????? ?????? ?????????? ? ???? ????????? ?? ????????? ? 42 ?? 67 ????????????? ??????? Condition: About extremely fine. *Estimate Value $300 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3032		Cross. 4 th Class. Silver. World War I. 642171??????? ????????????? ?? ???????????Condition: Extremely fine. *Estimate Value $300 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3033		Cross. 4 th Class. White metal � ?? World War I. Award # 1220078?? ????? ??????? ?????????? ?? ??????????? ???????? ??????? ??????? ????????????? ?? ???????????Condition: Extremely fine. *Estimate Value $300 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3034		Cross. 4 th Class. White metal � ?? World War I. Award # 1291168?????? ?? ??????????Condition: Extremely fine. *Estimate Value $300 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3035		Original WWI era bar of three: St. George Cross for Bravery 3 rd Class. Award # 214905; Medal for Bravery, award # 1013272; Medal for Zeal. All neatly mounted on a hand-made bar. Scarce such. No record for 4 th Class cross ever issued to this recipient?????????? ???? 10-?? ??? ??????????????????? ???? 13 ???? ?? ?????-???????? ??????? ? ??? 22 ??? 1916.Condition: Deep even patina on all items. Choice and problem free. *Estimate Value $750 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3036		Badge of Excellence for 40 Years of Faultless Service with related Certificate. P/B 12.1. Silver. Roman numerals within wreath, ribbon backed. Hallmarked "RM", "crown", "813H". Issued to: Lt. General Josif Orel, Artillery Commander of the Kazan Military District. Issued August 24, 1904. Long Service Award Office embossed seal. Rare Russo-Japanese War era document. Central fold. Condition: Document - Very fine, badge � Extremely fine. *Estimate Value $1,500 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,520