Elmar Lang Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) Hello, the star of the Grand Army of the Republic is quite well known in the collecting community. What I consider an exception is the star I'm going to illustrate in this topic: it was made as a present to a veteran of the Civil War, in the first years of 20th Century, in an outstanding quality. Two-colour gold, enamels and brilliants. This piece will be auctioned in Italy in the coming weekend. Best wishes, Elmar Lang Edited June 7, 2011 by Elmar Lang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmar Lang Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 The reverse side, with recipient's picture "framed" on the ribbon's reverse face and engraved dedication: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmar Lang Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 ...and a clip from a contemporary newspapers, announcing the presentation of the star to Mr. Stuart. The decoration is still in the original "portfolio-shaped", black leather presentation case. E.L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Liontas Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Wow!! What a nice piece!! Any history on who made it, and how it was presented?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmar Lang Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Actually is a piece of the finest manufacture. The piece is unmarked, nor signed by the jeweller who made it (but it should have been someone mastering his art). The case bears no marks either. More details and better pictures can be found at http://www.sangiorgioaste.com/eng-site/auctions/scheda.asp?codice=52&asta=019&parte=1&lotto=0181&categoria=ORDINI+E+DECORAZIONI&titolo=An+exceptional+Star+of+the+%22Grand+Army+of+the+Republic%22&ris= Best wishes, Elmar Lang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 It's a beautiful item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmar Lang Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 this piece was auctioned yesterday, for a hammer price of Euro 4.000,- Best wishes, Elmar Lang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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