Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 102

NY International Coin Auction January 9-11, 2018

Russia Awards and Decorations

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3001		Breast Star. Silver and enamels. 81 mm. French manufacture marks of Arthus Bertrand, early 1900s. Black enamel Imperial eagle with blue enamel St. Andrew�s Cross on breast against gold at center of central medallion, silver motto against blue around, crossed green and red enamel branches below. Set on a brilliant-style, rayed plaque. Pinback and hooks. A lovely star of fine workmanship. Superb. Estimated Value $10,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3002		Cross. 4th Class. Gold and enamel. Ca. 1908 - 1915. 35 mm. "(*) 56" on loop � worn but discernible. On ribbon. Rare. Last St. George Cross in gold. Top of St. George cracked and chip missing. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $7,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,260
Lot 3003		Cross. 3rd Class. Civil Division. Ca. 1883. Gold and enamels. 45 mm. by Albert Keibel. Imperial eagle and maker�s mark "AK" beneath enamel back of cross arms; "56*" (14K) on loop. With neck ribbon in original red case, and Award Diploma "to Colonel A.C. Nikalin in the service of the Danish King", blind embossed paper seal bottom left of second page � the seal well-preserved, the document folded, edge tears and missing top right corner. Comes in case of issue. Minor chipping of back black enamel, otherwise well-preserved and very nice. Estimated Value $15,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3004		Cross. 3rd Class. Civil Division. Ca. 1810 - 1815. Gold and enamels. 46 mm. Unmarked. Russian manufacture. On ribbon. Very rare end of Napoleonic Wars award. Legend on back medallion worn, otherwise quite nice. Estimated Value $12,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $15,340
Lot 3005		Cross.4th Class. Military Division. Black enamel type. Gold. 38 mm. By A.G. "*56" (14K) and maker�s mark "AG" on loop. Rare early cross. On ribbon bow. Small chip and hairline crack to enamel. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $8,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,670
Lot 3006		Cross. 4th Class. Military Division. Ca. 1908 - 1915. "Bomb type" Gold and enamels. 37 mm. By unidentified master, ?H. "(kokoshnik)" and maker�s mark "?H" twice on back of swords. On ribbon. Choice and problem-free. Estimated Value $6,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3007		Cross. 4th Class. Military Division. Gold and enamels. 35 mm. Ca. 1910-1912. By Eduard, -- Varvara Dietwald. Maker�s marks: "B?" and "???AP??" on back arms, kokoshnik marks on sword hilts. Hallmarked "56" on loop and "-ET" on loop. On ribbon. With original red case with gold Imperial eagle. Small enamel crack, otherwise Choice and attractive. Estimated Value $4,000 Ex Christie�s Sale, April 15, 2013, lot 103. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3008		Cross. 4th Class. Civil Division. Gold and enamels. 33 mm. Ca. 1840 -1841, St. Petersburg. By Wilhelm Kammerer and Wilhelm Keibel. Imperial eagle with wings down and maker�s mark "K.K" beneath red enamel of back arms, year mark "184-*" on loop. Rare early type. On stiffened ribbon. Some chipping back medallion enamel. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $7,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,980
Lot 3009		Cross. 4th Class. Civil Division. Gold and enamels. 39 mm. Hallmarked "*56" on loop. On ribbon (stained) with backplate. Minor chipping of white enamel on front, possible repair to back enamel. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $4,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3010		Cross. 1st Class. Military Division. 1864. Gold and enamels. 49.5 mm. By Julius Keibel. Imperial eagle and maker�s mark "IK" beneath enamel back of cross. "56" and date "18(6)4" on loop. On neck ribbon. Superb, a premium piece. Estimated Value $25,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3011		Complete 1st Class Set. Civil Division. Cross. 52 mm. Gold and enamels. Black "glossy" enameled cross � rather unusual as this type is normally done in flat enamel, multicolor St. Anne on central medallion. Star. 84 mm. Silver and enamels. "84", master�s mark "E.D." and "*" on back. Cross marked "?O" on loop - probably for Ivan Osipov. With full length sash. Choice. Estimated Value $30,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3012		Breast Star. Civil Division. Silver and enamel. 87 mm. By "??", unidentified maker. St. Petersburg, after 1870. Maker�s mark "??" and hallmark "84*" on back. Converted, apparently by recipient, from screwback to pinback. Small abrasion of red enamel on central cross. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $5,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3013		Cross. 2nd Class. Military Division. Gold and enamels. 48 mm. By Pavel Ovchinnikov. After 1872. Maker�s mark "?O" and "(kokoshnik) 56" on loop. Rare. Central medallion slightly loose. Magnificent, premium cross. Estimated Value $10,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3014		Cross. 2nd Class. Military Division. 1910-1912. Gold and enamels. 44 mm. By Varvara Petrovna Dietwald (widow of Eduard). Maker�s mark "B?" beneath enamel back of top cross arm, "(kokoshnik) 56" (14K) on loop. In original red case with Imperial eagle on front, and ribbons. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $6,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,664
Lot 3015		Cross. 2nd Class. Military Division. Gold and enamels. 43.7 mm. By Eduard. Maker�s name "???AP??" behind enamel bottom back cross arm. Hallmarked "(kokoshnik) 56" on loop. Partial replacement enamel on four arms. Very Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3016		Cross. 2nd Class. Civil Division with Diamonds. Gold, diamonds, red enamel. Apparently unmarked. 32.9 gm. 73.3 by 48 mm. Set with Old main cut diamonds � 49 stones (approximate weight � 4.33 ct), Rose cut diamonds � 112 stones (aproximate weight � 1.0 ct). Total stones � 161, approximate weight � 5.33 ct. Very rare, a magnificent piece. Mint, absolutely problem free. Estimated Value $50,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3017		Cross. 3rd Class. Military Division. Gold and enamels. 38 mm. By Pavel Ovchinnikov. After 1872. Maker�s mark "?O" and "(kokoshnik) 56" on loop. Rare. On ribbon, bowed. Mint. Estimated Value $6,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3018		Cross. 3rd Class. Military Division. Ca. 1904 � 1905. Gold and gilt. 35 mm. By Albert Keibel. Imperial eagle and maker�s mark "AK" on back of cross, "56 (kokoshnik) ??" on loop. On ribbon. Scarce. One sword dark, otherwise Choice. Estimated Value $3,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,658
Lot 3019		Cross. 3rd Class. Civil Division. Flat enamel type. Gold and enamels. 33 mm. 1843. Dark red enamel arms. Year "1843" and hallmark "56" on loop. On ribbon bow. Rare dated early cross. Attractive early type, Choice. Estimated Value $7,500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3020		Cross. 3rd Class. Civil Division. Gold and enamels. 35.7 mm. By Ivan Alekseevich Alekseev. Maker�s mark "?A" beneath enamel back of top cross arm; "(kokoshnik) 56" (14K) on loop. On ribbon and with original red case with gold Imperial eagle on front (lid separared). Choice and problem free. Estimated Value $1,800 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3021		Cross. 3rd Class. Civil Division. Late 1800�s. Gold and enamels. 38 mm. French manufacture. Tiny assay mark on loop. On ribbon with attractive rosette. Very well made. Lovely workmanship, Choice. Estimated Value $3,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3022		Insignia of St. Anne. 4th Class. Crimean War era, 1854-1856. Silver. 24 mm. St. Petersburg mint. Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $496
Lot 3023		Insignia of St. Anne. 4th Class. Silver and red wax appliqué. 24 mm. St. Petersburg mint. Award # 454820. Very scarce with most of wax appliqué intact. On ribbon. Has been conserved. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,800
Lot 3024		Breast Star. Military Division. Silver and enamels. 1910-1912. By Eduard � Varvara Dietwald. Central badge with red enameled monogram on white, gold lettered motto on white around, circled by branches on green enamel. Vertical pinback. "(kokoshnik) 84", kokoshnik mark and maker�s marks "???AP??" and "B?" on back; kokoshnik mark on pin. Choice. Estimated Value $5,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,664
Lot 3025		Breast Star. Civil Division. Silver and enamels. 87 mm. By Eduard. "(kokoshnik) 84", maker�s mark "???AP??" and workmaster�s mark "??" on back. Kokoshnik on pin. Some minor loss of green enamel. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3026		Cross. 2nd Class. Civil Division with Imperial Crown. Ca. 1850s-1861. Gold, enamels and gilt. 46 mm (69 mm with crown). By Wilhelm Keibel. Crown of contemporary French manufacture and of fine workmanship. Imperial eagle and maker�s mark W.K. on back, "56" (14K) on loop. An interesting, Rare and desirable example. On neck ribbon. Very rare. Very minor chips of red enamel on crown. Attractive and well-preserved. Estimated Value $12,500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3027		Breast Star. 2nd Class. Civil Division. Silver and enamels. 82 mm. By Albert Keibel. Imperial eagle, maker�s mark Keibel and "(kokoshnik) 84" on back, Keibel and kokoshnik mark on pin. Choice and problem free. Estimated Value $3,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3028		Cross. 2nd Class. Civil Division. Gold and enamels. 45 mm. By Julius Keibel. Maker�s mark "I.K" and Imperial eagle beneath enamel back of cross arms, "*56" (14K) on loop. Tiny nick of red enamel. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3029		Award medal for "Bravery in the Finnish Waters," 1789. Bronze. By T. Ivanov. Novodel. Bit ?347 (R2), Bit (Coins) M1347. Authenticated and graded by PCGS SP 55 BN. Rich cafe au lait-brown. Choice About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $600 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3030		Award medal for "Passage into Sweden Across the Tornio River," 1809. Bit 612 (R2), Diakov 326.1 (R3), Reichel 3171 (R1), Sm 360, Peters 37. Crowned cipher of Alexander I / Four-line legend, date below. Instituted 14 April 1809 for soldiers serving under Shuvalov who gained passage into Sweden across the Tornio River during the Russo-Swedish War of 1808-1809. Rare. Well-worn. Very Good. Estimated Value $500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3031		Award medal for Usefulness, nd (1802). Silver. 65 mm. By Carl Leberecht. Cf.Bit H535 � unlisted in silver, Diakov 273.3 (R3), Peters 11. Uniformed bust of Alexander right, signed below / Beehive with bees flying about within wreath, ?A ?O?E?HOE above. Inset in the lid of a fine silver box by Faberge. "88" and workmaster�s initials "?A" � Hjalmar Armfelt, on inside of lid; "(kokoshnik) 88", workmaster�s initials "?A" and maker�s mark "?A?EP?E" on inside of bottom portion of box. Very rare. Medal with light friction hairlines. The box Choice. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $40,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3032		Award Medal for Zealous Service. GOLD. 50.5 mm. 71.63 gm. By V. Alexseev. Bit 732A (R4) Diakov--. Nicholas I head right, clean-shaven, hair in waves at top, B. A?EKC?EB on truncation / ?A ?CEP?H?? C????? within circle of 8 bands. Neatly fitted loop. Apparently a Novodel. Extremely rare. Friction hairlines and minute contact marks. Bold lustre. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $50,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $47,200
Lot 3033		Award Medal for the 25th Anniversary of Nicholas I as Chief of the 6th Prussian Cuirassiers Regiment, 1842. Bit 844 (R3), Diakov 566.2 (R1), Peters 111, Reichel 3728 (R1), Sm 514. Crowned cipher of Nicholas I, German legend below / Anniversary days within wreath, German legend around. Rare Decent lustre, lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,416
Lot 3034		Award Medal for the 25th Anniversary of Nicholas I as Chief of the 6th Prussian Cuirassiers Regiment, 1842. Bit 844 (R3), Diakov 566.2 (R1), Peters 111, Reichel 3728 (R1), Sm 514. Types as last, but struck with integral loop. References note a few gold issues struck with a loop � none of which survived, and do not mention silver. Extremely rare and possibly unique as such. Deep hematite-gray. Lustrous. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $25,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3035		Award Medal for the Pacification of Hungary and Transylvania. Silver. 29 mm. Imperial eagle with crown and All-Seeing Eye above / Five-line legend and date. Bit 846, Diakov 589.1, Sm 543. On original ribbon and mount. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $750 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $708
Lot 3036		Award Medal for Achievements in Art and Industry (1829). Bronze. 35 mm. By G. Mainert. Diakov 481.1 (R3), H Cz 3811 (R2). Bare bust of Nicholas I right, signed MAINERT on truncation / SOLERTI within wreath. Diagonal tiebreak from edge above P of IMP. through L of POLONIAE. Very rare. Minor contact marks. Silvery undertone with iridescent hues. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $885
Lot 3037		Medal for Zeal. Silver 29 mm. Bit 874A (R1), Diakov 637.6, Sm 560/?-3. Alexander II head right / Legend: "?A ?CEP?IE" (For Zeal) around central braided circle, four-banded outer border. On ribbon. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3038		Award Medal for the Taking of Geok-Tepe by Storm, 1881. Silver. 28 mm. Crowned Alexander II cipher / Five-legend. Bit 992 (R1), Diakov 882.1 (R1), Sm 825. Integral loop. Private manufacture. On ribbon. Choice About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,416
Lot 3039		Award Medal from the Finnish Agricultural Society, nd (instituted in 1857). Bronze. 29 mm. By Kozin. Bit 995.A (R2), Diakov 675.3 (R2). Alexander II bust r., signed Í. ÊÎÇÈÍÚ �. below, Finnish legend around / TAITO JA TOIMI ("For Knowledge and Efforts") in 3 lines within wreath. Rare. Orange-brown. Choice About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $283
Lot 3040		Award Medal for Lifesaving, nd (1871). Bronze. 58.5 mm. Unsigned. Jesus extends his hand to a drowning St. Peter, ship on horizon / Ornate circle, legend around. Diakov 774.1 (R1), Iversen Premiums XXVIII, Sm 754, Peters 149. Coffee-brown with a lovely pale silvery-blue undertone. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,250 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3041		Large Neck Medal for Zeal. Silver. 50.5 mm. 59.4 gm. Cf. Bit 1014A, Diakov 896.4, Sm 832/a. Alexander III head right, faint maker�s initials on truncation / Legend: "?A ?CEP?IE" (For Zeal) around central circle, four-banded outer border. Integral loop, on ribbon bow. Deep slate gray over contact marks, trivial remnant of paper tag (likely removable). Fine to About Very Fine. Estimated Value $750 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3042		Award Medal of the Imperial Finnish Agricultural Society, nd (ca. 1889). Silver. 45 mm. By C. Jahn. Bit 1080 (R1), Diakov 1027.1 (R3). Alexander III right / TAITO JA TOIMO (Knowledge and Labor) in three lines within wreath, Society legend around. Extremely rare. Integral loop. Minor obverse hairlines. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $15,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3043		Award Medal of the Imperial Finnish Agricultural Society, nd (ca. 1889). Bronze. 47.5 mm. By C. Jahn. Bit 1080 (R), Diakov 1027.1 (R1). Alexander III right / TAITO JA TOIMO (Knowledge and Labor) in three lines within wreath, Society legend around. Rare. Light reddish-brown. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $350 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $590
Lot 3044		Medal for Zeal. Silver. 29.5 mm. By A. Griliches. Bit 1019A (R1), Dioakov 896.6 (R2), Sm 832/b. Alexander III head right, signed A.? on truncation / Legend: "?A ?CEP?IE" around, braided inner circle, quadruple outer band. On original mount, some soiling to ribbon. Toned over some contact marks. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,180
Lot 3045		Award Medal for Zeal. Silver. 29 mm. By L. Steinman. Bit 1015 (R2), Diakov 896.5 (R2). Alexander III head right, signed by Steinman below / Legend: "?A ?CEP?IE" around, braided inner circle, quadruple outer band. Rare. On ribbon. Very minor contact marks from wear. Good Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3046		Rusyn Award Medal for the Breeding of Horses, nd (1890). Silver. 41 mm. Laureate bust of Austrian emperor Franz Josef right. Latin legend around / Five-line Cyrillic legend in the Rusyn language within wreath. Rare and interesting. Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 These medals were issued in 10 different languages current in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This one was for the Rusyn-speaking population, then some 400,000, in Western Ukraine, in the Trans-Carpathian region (known as Carpathian Ruthenia), and is the only known medal type inscribed in Rusyn, a proto-Slavic language. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $295
Lot 3047		Medal for Zeal. Gold. 30 mm. 23.72 gm. Bit 1117 (R), Diakov 1138.3 (R1), Sm 1038/b. Nicholas II head left / Legend: "?A ?CEP?IE" � "For Zeal". Integral loop. Pinscratches. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,593
Lot 3048		Medal for Bravery. 4th Class. Ca. 1916. Silver. 28 mm. Nicholas II head left. Award No. 1273414 Among the last award numbers. Very interesting piece. On original mount. Attractive deep toning. Choice About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3049		Award Medal for the 25th Anniversary of Parish Schools, 1909. Silver. 28.5 mm. Bit 1152a, Diakov 1475.1 (R2), Peters 208. Uncertain maker�s initials on edge. On ribbon with backplate. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3050		Prize Medal. Bronze. 60 mm. Unsigned, by M. Gabe. Imperial Russian Society for Rescue at Sea, nd (1895). Diakov 1183.1 (R1), Sm 1075. Christ walks on water to save Apostle Paul, who is sinking, two other Apostles in boat behind / Ornate circle, legend around. Rich milk chocolate-brown. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,250 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold

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