Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 132

The New York Sale

Russian Orders, Medals and Badges

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3001		Award Citation, one page, folio, St. Petersburg, Nov. 26, 1790. Written in black ink in neat secretarial hand, the Empress addresses and praises Lieutenant-General Baron Karl F. Knorring and awards him the St. George Cross, 4th Class for the taking of the Fortress of Ochakov in 1788. Catherine signs below in large and bold hand. Historically important, issued to a prominent General. Estimated Value $3,000 - UP Condition: Choice and well preserved. Karl Fyodorovich Knorring (1744-1820), Lieutenant-General of the Russian Empire; participated in the First and Second Russo-Turkish Wars; Military Commander and Inspector-General in Eastern Georgia (Kartli-Kakheti) during the time of its incorporation into the Russian Empire, 1801-1803. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,840
Lot 3002		Cross. 4th Class. Bronze and enamels. 36 mm. Ca. 1916. Unmarked. On ribbon. Estimated Value $800 - UP Condition: Hairline across back medallion, slight flecking to white enamel, otherwise Extremely fine. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,680
Lot 3003		Set. By Albert Keibel. Cross. Gold and enamels. 93 x 63 mm. â€�Imperial eagleâ€�, makerâ€�s mark â€�AKâ€� and â€�56â€� on loop and lower right eagleâ€�s back claw. Star. Silver and enamels. Keibel, kokoshnik and â€�84â€� on back of medallion, St. Petersburg warrant mark and Keibel on pin. With blue sash ribbon. Estimated Value $50,000 - UP Condition: Some chipping to the blue enamel on top right furl, which is typical. Otherwise Superb and far better than average. Ex â€�The New York Sale,â€� XXXVI, January 7, 2015, lot 3003. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3004		Breast Star. Civil Division. Silver, gilt and enamels. 90 mm. Late 1800s. By Keibel. Lightly gilded monogram on white enamel central medallion, motto of the Order around â€�Ð�A TPÐ£Ð"Ð« Ð� OTEÐ�ECTBOâ€� on red, with crowned green enameled spray. Hallmarked on back; â€�Crowned Imperial eagleâ€�, makerâ€�s name â€�Keibelâ€� and â€�84â€�; â€�â€� â€�Crowned Imperial eagleâ€� and â€�Keibelâ€� on pin. Estimated Value $4,000 - UP Condition: A few trivial hairlines on the red enamel, otherwise Superb, a handsome, toned example. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,760
Lot 3005		Cross. 3rd Class. Military Division. Gold and enamels. 44 mm. By Eduard â€" Varvara Dietwald, ca 1910-1915. Makerâ€�s marks â€�BÐ"â€� and â€�Ð�Ð"Ð£APÐ"Ð�â€� under the red enamel of the back arms; kokoshnik marks on the back sword hilts, â€�56â€� on loop. With ribbon in original case of issue. Estimated Value $12,500 - UP Condition: A Premium medal, Superb. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,400
Lot 3006		Cross. 4th Class. For 35 Years of Service. Gold and enamels. 35 mm. By Eduard â€" Varvara Dietwald, ca 1910-1915. Makerâ€�s marks â€�BÐ"â€� and â€�Ð�Ð"Ð£APÐ"Ð�â€� under the red enamel of the back arms; gold mark â€�(head)56â€� on loop. â€�35 Ð�Ð�TÐ�â€� in gold across arms on both sides. On ribbon. Estimated Value $10,000 - UP Condition: Superb! View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,800
Lot 3007		Cross. 4th Class. Civilian Division. Gold and enamels. 35 mm. â€�56â€� and crossed anchors mark for St. Petersburg on loop. â€�Imperial eagleâ€� and uncertain makerâ€�s mark beneath red enamel of back arms of cross. On ribbon. Estimated Value $3,000 - UP Condition: Choice and problem-free. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3008		Breast Star. Civil Division. Silver and enamels. 89 mm. St. Petersburg, 1899-1903. By Keibel. Hallmarked on back; â€�Crowned Imperial eagleâ€�, makerâ€�s name â€�Keibelâ€� and â€�84(head)Ñ�Ð»â€�; â€�headâ€�, â€�Crowned Imperial eagleâ€� and â€�Keibelâ€� on pin. Estimated Value $2,750 - UP Condition: Choice and problem free. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,600
Lot 3009		2nd Class for non-Christians. Civil Division. Gold and enamels. 43 mm. By Albert Keibel. Hallmarked under the red enamel of the back arms: â€�Crowned Imperial eagleâ€� and â€�AKâ€�; â€�56*â€� on loop. Black enameled Imperial eagle with blue crowns and red shield on breast front and back medallion. With ribbon in original case of issue with gold Imperial eagle on lid â€" still vibrant red and gold. A Very rare non-Christian medal and much scarcer than the St. Stanislaus non-Christian cross. Estimated Value $10,000 - UP Condition: A lovely, Choice medal and case. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,800
Lot 3010		3rd Class. Civil Division. Gold and enamels. 34 mm. 1901-1908. By Eduard. Hallmarked under the red enamel of the back arms: â€�Ð�.Ð�.â€� and â€�Ð�Ð"Ð£APÐ"Ð�â€�, â€�56(head)APâ€� on loop. On ribbon. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP Condition: Light scuff to central medallion, Very fine otherwise. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,560
Lot 3011		Breast Star. Civil Division. Silver and enamels. 88 mm. St. Petersburg, 1899-1903. By Keibel. Hallmarked on back; â€�Crowned Imperial eagleâ€�, makerâ€�s name â€�Keibelâ€� and â€�84(head)Ñ�Ð»â€�; Crowned Imperial eagleâ€�, â€�Keibelâ€� and â€�headâ€� on pin. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP Condition: Choice and problem free. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,000
Lot 3012		Breast Star. Civil Division. Silver and enamels. 89 mm. By Eduard â€" Varvara Dietwald, ca 1910-1915. â€�BÐ"â€�, makerâ€�s name â€�Ð�Ð"Ð£APÐ"Ð�â€� and kokoshnik â€�(head right)84â€� on back. Screwback. Kokoshnik mark and â€�Ð�Ð�â€� on screwnut. Scarce. With rosette ribbon. Estimated Value $4,000 - UP Condition: Choice. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3013		Cross. 1st Class. Civil Division. Gold and enamels. 61 mm. By Albert Keibel. â€�Imperial eagleâ€� on upper arm and makerâ€�s mark â€�AKâ€� lower arm reverse. Kokoshnik â€�56â€� on loop. With partial neck ribbon. Estimated Value $7,500 - UP Condition: Impressive, Choice extremely fine. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3014		Cross. 3rd Class. Civil Division. By William Keibel, 1859. Gold and enamels. 38 mm. â€�Imperial eagleâ€� on upper arm and makerâ€�s mark â€�WKâ€� lower arm reverse. â€�56â€� and date â€�1859â€� on loop. Scarce with date. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP Condition: Choice. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,400
Lot 3015		Cross. 3rd Class. Civil Division. Gold and enamels. 38 mm. Late 1870s-1890s. By Albert Keibel. Hallmarked under the red enamel of the back arms: â€�Crowned Imperial eagleâ€� and â€�AKâ€�; â€�56*â€� on loop. Comes on replacement ribbon. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP Condition: Central medallion well worn, otherwise Very Fine. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,200
Lot 3016		Cross. 3rd Class for non-Christians. Gold and enamels. 40.5 mm. By Albert Keibel, ca. 1899-1903. Hallmarked under the red enamel of the back arms: â€�Crowned Imperial eagleâ€� and â€�AKâ€�; kokoshnik â€�56(head) Ñ�Ð»â€� on loop (for Yakov Nikolayevich Lyapunov, assayer in St. Petersburg). Black enameled Imperial eagle with blue crowns and red shield on breast front and back medallion. In original case of issue with gold Imperial eagle on lid. Estimated Value $10,000 - UP Condition: A Premium cross. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,200
Lot 3017		Silver Chamberlainâ€�s Key from the Court of Catherine the Great (1762-1796). Length 7 Â½ in (192 mm). The head of the key is formed by a crowned Imperial eagle, shield on its breast with the crowned cipher of Catherine II. Foliate-entwined fluted shank, ending in a leafed ball, the key bit in the form of a St. Andrew Cross. Very rare 18th Century decoration. Estimated Value $10,000 - UP Condition: Toned and well-preserved. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,800
Lot 3018		Decree, one page, folio, St. Petersburg, March 22, 1800. Written in ink entirely in Emperor Paulâ€�s hand. Writing to the Court Office, the Emperor orders that: â€�Frezin is released from service in the naval artillery, serving as 9th Class. Promoted to 8th grade, We command him to be the Captain at our Winter Palaceâ€�â€�. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP Condition: Well-preserved and Very fine. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,520
Lot 3019		Decree to the Imperial Chapter for the issuance of Orders. One page, folio, St. Petersburg, March 29, 1825. Written in ink in neat, secretarial hand, the decree says: â€�Due to the testimony of His Royal Highness, the Commander-in-Chief of Communications, Duke Alexander of WÃ¼rttemberg in regard to the excellent diligence and activity of Colonel Baron Meyendorffâ€� and Captain Bestuzhev, We award Meyendorff the Order of St. Vladimir 3rd Class, and Bestuzhev the Order of St. Anne 3rd Class. We command the Chapter to deliver to them the letters and badge of those Ordersâ€�. The emperor signs with a flourish below. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP Condition: Well-preserved and Very fine. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,620