Prestigious Diamond-Order of an Iranian Ambassador - photo 1
Prestigious Diamond-Order of an Iranian Ambassador - photo 2
Prestigious Diamond-Order of an Iranian Ambassador - photo 3
Prestigious Diamond-Order of an Iranian Ambassador - photo 4
Prestigious Diamond-Order of an Iranian Ambassador - photo 5
ID 1576570
Lot 6 | Prestigious Diamond-Order of an Iranian Ambassador
Estimate value
€ 30 000 – 40 000

Origin: Presumably France, Paris.
Date: Ca. 1900/1915.
Material: 585/- yellow gold, silver, tested.
Weight: 88 g.
Measurement: 12.3 x 10.2 cm.
Diamonds: In the centre 1 diamond in old-cut, ca. 2.6 ct, K-M/P; ca. 430 diamonds in old- and rose-cut, in total ca. 50.0–60.0 ct, K-N/SI-P.
Gemstones: 32 round, faceted red gemstones, presumably rubies, Ø ca. 1.3–2.5 mm.

Description:
Persia (Qajar period)
Order of the Sun and the Lion, breast star.

Exquisitely crafted breast star of the Order of the Sun and the Lion in a radiating design with a crown at the top, set with numerous diamonds. In the centre a large old-cut diamond, is surrounded by concentric diamond rings; the rays are further accentuated by small rubies.

The reverse bears an indistinct manufacturer’s hallmark “ARND” probably of French origin. With a horizontal pin and hook.

Enclosed is an old handwritten card bearing the name “Samad Khan Momtaz os-Saltaneh”, a prominent Persian diplomat and envoy in Paris in the late 19th and early 20th century. A direct attribution cannot be verified, but appears plausible in the temporal and historical context and is consistent with the known practice of having such insignia made for high-ranking dignitaries in Paris.

This example is likely belonged to a high class of the order, possibly Grand Cross or Grand Officer, as suggested by the elaborate diamond setting and the high-quality craftsmanship.


Estimated shipping costs for this lot:
Inland: The lot is unsuitable for parcel shipping. Transport only by shipping company after consultation following the auction.
EU: 125.00 Euro plus 23.75 Euro VAT
Third country: 125.00 Euro plus 23.75 Euro VAT

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Shipping insurance
up to total invoice amount of 25,000 Euros: max. 41.65 Euro
over a total invoice amount of 25,000 Euros: 1.8 o/oo

USA by individual arrangement after the auction.

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