VATICAN

ORDER OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE.

Set of knights of the order including:

- French-made commander's cross in vermeil and enamel, with non-potent crosses. Very long black tie with red piping.

82 x 48 mm - Gross weight: 29 g

- The plate. 

In silver with diamond tip, gold and enamel. 

Reverse with two hooks and tilting clasp. Reverse marked "Exposition Universelle, Chobillon, Paris, N°16" with medal featuring the profile of Napoleon III and the imperial eagle.

85 mm - Gross weight: 57 g

T.B. (coup à deux pointes). Second Empire period (before 1868). 

Presented in a midnight-blue velvet case.



Enclosed:

A gilt bronze medal with the profile of Innocent XI. Reverse decorated with Saint Michael slaying the dragon. In its case.

36 mm

T.T.B. 



Bibliography : 

Henneresse (Dominique), Orders and Decorations of the Holy See, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, p.472 ff.
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Lot no. 62

VATICAN ORDER OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE. Set of knights of the order including: - French-made commander's cross in vermeil and enamel, with non-potent crosses. Very long black tie with red piping. 82 x 48 mm - Gross weight: 29 g - The plate. In silver with diamond tip, gold and enamel. Reverse with two hooks and tilting clasp. Reverse marked "Exposition Universelle, Chobillon, Paris, N°16" with medal featuring the profile of Napoleon III and the imperial eagle. 85 mm - Gross weight: 57 g T.B. (coup à deux pointes). Second Empire period (before 1868). Presented in a midnight-blue velvet case. Enclosed: A gilt bronze medal with the profile of Innocent XI. Reverse decorated with Saint Michael slaying the dragon. In its case. 36 mm T.T.B. Bibliography : Henneresse (Dominique), Orders and Decorations of the Holy See, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, p.472 ff.

Estimate
€800 - €1,200
Result
€1,040
Buyer's premium
30%
VATICAN ORDER OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE. Set of knights of the order including: - French-made commander's cross in vermeil and enamel, with non-potent crosses. Very long black tie with red piping. 82 x 48 mm - Gross weight: 29 g - The plate. In silver with diamond tip, gold and enamel. Reverse with two hooks and tilting clasp. Reverse marked "Exposition Universelle, Chobillon, Paris, N°16" with medal featuring the profile of Napoleon III and the imperial eagle. 85 mm - Gross weight: 57 g T.B. (coup à deux pointes). Second Empire period (before 1868). Presented in a midnight-blue velvet case. Enclosed: A gilt bronze medal with the profile of Innocent XI. Reverse decorated with Saint Michael slaying the dragon. In its case. 36 mm T.T.B. Bibliography : Henneresse (Dominique), Orders and Decorations of the Holy See, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, p.472 ff.
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