Auction Catalogue

4 December 2001

Starting at 12:00 PM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

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Lot

№ 876

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4 December 2001

Hammer Price:
£800

Portugal, Kingdom, Order of Villa Vicosa, Grand Cross set, comprising sash badge, 67mm diameter, the silver-gilt body with appliqué arms, centre and stars in gold and enamels, surmounted by gold and enamel crown with gold suspension ring; and breast star, 78mm diameter, the silver-gilt body with appliqué arms, centre and stars in gold and enamels, surmounted by gold and enamel crown, this lacking cross from the orb, the reverse fitted with two prongs and pin for wearing, the star with some enamel damage to one arm and to central legend, otherwise nearly extremely fine (2) £800-1000

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