LOT 302
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Lot 302
A FINE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN GOLD, SILVER AND ENAMEL CENTENNIAL SOCIETY BADGE, Karl Bok, Petrograd, circa 1915. The octagonal gold base set with a translucent enameled cross with central wreath encircling the number 100. Three outer ends of cross with the gilt abbreviation CTO and one in Cyrillic RUSSIA. The top section with a champleve enamel rainbow. The finial comprising a chased silver double headed eagle supporting a gold crown with suspension loop. Hallmarked St. Petersburg 1908-1917, and 56 standard (14k). Makers mark ?? for Karl Bok. Verso engraved in Cyrillic with the following dedicatory inscription 'O. D. Kolivin and dated 13/26 September 1915 Petrograd'. 40 mm. Together with the original leather covered custom fitted issuance box with silk lining stamped К.БОКЬ ПЕТРОГРАДЬ beneath the Imperial Warrant. Excellent condition.
Estimate:
$1,000 - 1,500
€ 750 - 1,125
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