Go Back to Upcoming LotsAustrian Order of the Golden Fleece
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1122027Location
Minnesota, United StatesFull address: Available with subscription
Closing at
November 13, 2024Lot Number
Available with subscriptionCategory
Jewelry SetBrand
Christian Friedrich RotheYear of Production
circa 1855 - 1868Dimensions
Largest Length: 72.49 mm, Width: 41.89 mm, Depth: 6.09 mmMaterial
14k Gold, EnamelGross Weight
33.5 gGender
MenMotif
Ram, FlamesDescription
Austrian Order of the Golden Fleece, circa 1855-1868, crafted by court jeweler Christian Friedrich Rothe. Comprising three sections: a thick gold bale with blue enamel inscribed "Rothe"; a gold swirl with blue enamel, inscribed "Pretum Laborum Non Vile" on one side and "Non Alivd" on the other; followed by a gold cartouche depicting a man spearing a dragon on one side and a lone warrior facing men with pikes on the other. Below, a black enamel orb with seven white teardrops, encircled by red enamel flames. At the bottom, a golden fleece of a ram, suspended centrally. Gold content unmarked, scratch tested as 14k, with a blue enamel clasp. Accompanied by a diminutive gold-plated and enameled golden fleece pocket chain. The gold disc is inscribed with the same motto, featuring enameled and gold-plated links, suspending a smaller gold-plated version of the order. Smallest piece dimensions: Length: 224 mm, Width: 21.34 mm, Depth: 7.04 mm; Largest piece dimensions: Length: 72.49 mm, Width: 41.89 mm, Depth: 6.09 mm. Gross weight: 33.5 g.Condition
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No provenance providedEstimates: $1,000 – $2,000
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