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The Order of St Vladimir: A pair of gold and enamel cufflinks, Samuel Arnd, St Petersburg, circa 1870
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- width: 2.4cm, 1in.
each link formed as a badge of the Order, 56 standard
Condition
Excellent condition, with very minor signs of wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
On his 21st birthday on 10 April 1868, Grand Duke Vladimir was awarded the Order of St. Vladimir 4th Class in recognition of his excellent service. Thereafter he attained higher classes of the Order, receiving the 2nd Class Military Division in September 1877 for commanding the 12th Corps of the Army in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. In 1883, he was given the 1st Class after the Coronation of Alexander III at which he commanded all the troops participating in Moscow.