JapanX Posted April 7, 2012 Posted April 7, 2012 And to top it off this extra rare and beautiful 1st class (military division with red rays) set from Lemaitre, Paris. Overview
JapanX Posted April 7, 2012 Posted April 7, 2012 Badge obverse (amazing enamel work – pay special attention to the grass!)
JapanX Posted April 7, 2012 Posted April 7, 2012 Badge plate close up (Lemaitre had moved from 346 Rue Saint-Honore in late 1870’s, therefore, this set of insignia dates no later than mid 1870s )
Markus Posted April 7, 2012 Posted April 7, 2012 (edited) And to top it off this extra rare and beautiful 1st class (military division with red rays) set from Lemaitre, Paris. Overview This Lemaitre made set is one of my favorite sets as well. Incredible workmanship and very unique! That oversized medallion on the 2nd class badge is just a killer. Some one got very lucky being able to buy this badge set and at $3000 US, quite a bargain! Thanks for posting all these latest gems! Markus Edited April 9, 2012 by Markus
g1usxs Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 And to top it off this extra rare and beautiful 1st class (military division with red rays) set from Lemaitre, Paris. Overview AWSOME!!!!
Markus Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) Here is a VERY RARE maker for the Lion and Sun order. CF Carlman, a Swedish order maker founded in 1855. CF Carlman is famous for making high quality Swedish and Norwegian orders. This medal was sold in a Swedish auction. The only time I have seen this maker for Lion and Sun. The Swedish were very involved in providing police officers and training to Persian in the Qajar era. Edited April 16, 2012 by Markus
Markus Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 Now here is a Russian made jeweled lion and sun made with paste stones that didn't break the bank when it was sold in a Swedish auction house. Sold for 4200 KR or about $618 US. This is closer to what these type orders should sell for! :love:
Markus Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 I believe this is a Dutch officer with Lion & Sun badge.
JapanX Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 Close up of the CF Carlman medallion. This is one beautiful lion! I believe this is a Dutch officer with Lion & Sun badge. Nice!!! Thanks, Nick
Markus Posted April 20, 2012 Posted April 20, 2012 This is a 2nd class breast star by Austrian maker C.F. Rothe in Vienna Austria. The firm was founded in 1830 by Christian Friedrich Rothe. Rothe has long been the most noted jeweler in Europe and made insignia for many countries around the world. In addition to making all the Austro-Hungarian orders and all the German States, Rothe made orders for the following countries: Tunisian Nichan Iftikhar, Chinese Double Dragon, Persian Lion and Sun, Papal St. Gregory, Swedish Vasa, Turkish Osmanie, Netherlands Lion, Montengrin Danilo, Italian Crown, the Spanish order of Charles III and many others. The silver work on this medal is exceptional. I am guessing that the painting on the enamel was silk screen printed onto the enamel since the consistency of the paintings from one medal to the next doesn't vary.
Markus Posted April 20, 2012 Posted April 20, 2012 This is the back of the medal. The pin has "CF Rothe" & "Wein" stamped on it. In addition there are some silver punch marks. The medal is highly vaulted in form.
Markus Posted April 20, 2012 Posted April 20, 2012 Here is an image of a Qajar jewelry piece resembling the Insignia found on the Persian hats specifically posted for our good friend Mitya, courtesy of Babar. Yet another variation of this iconic image. :P
JapanX Posted April 20, 2012 Posted April 20, 2012 This is a 2nd class breast star by Austrian maker C.F. Rothe in Vienna Austria. Another great buy! Congrats! Here is an image of a Qajar jewelry piece resembling the Insignia found on the Persian hats specifically posted for our good friend Mitya, courtesy of Babar. Yet another variation of this iconic image. Cool piece! Thanks for posting mate! Cheers, Nick
Markus Posted April 20, 2012 Posted April 20, 2012 A beautiful Wolfers made badge 4th class. No makers plate but the style of this painting is unmistakably a Wolfers.
Markus Posted April 20, 2012 Posted April 20, 2012 Wolfers tops the list for artistry in their enamel paintings.
drclaw Posted April 21, 2012 Author Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) Congratulations on the acquisitions! The Wolfers lion would be my personal favourite as the most regal looking depiction of all the makers. Superb craftmanship from one of the finest European houses. The green enameled rays are in perfect condition too. Edited April 21, 2012 by drclaw
Markus Posted April 26, 2012 Posted April 26, 2012 This is a beautiful very early made Lion and Sun that recently sold at a French Auction.
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