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may 07, 2018 - Sotheby
Sotheby’s and Morton & Eden to Offer Royal Orders and Medals from the Collection of George, Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904) King George III’s Grandson
This July, Sotheby’s will offer at auction Royal Orders and medals from the collection of George, Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904), King George III’s grandson. This exceptional group of objects has been passed down by direct descent, and their appearance on the market represents a unique opportunity to acquire treasures which until now have been held privately. The Orders and medals are primarily from the 2 nd Duke’s collection, spanning the 19 th century and the opening years of the 20 th century, complemented by several pieces which were originally owned by the 1 st Duke of Cambridge, the 2 nd Duke’s father. Comprising approximately 80 lots with a combined pre-sale estimate in the region of £800,000, the auction will take place on 3 July 2018 at Sotheby’s #london, in association with Morton & Eden, specialist auctioneers of war medals, Orders and decorations. James Morton, Morton & Eden commented: “Sotheby’s and Morton & Eden are delighted to be combining our resources and expertise to present this outstanding Royal Collection for sale. It has remained in the hands of the Duke of Cambridge’s family since his death in 1904 and has for many years been displayed publicly at the Guards Museum, Birdcage Walk. Throughout his long life, which spanned that of his cousin and close confidante Queen Victoria, George Duke of Cambridge played significant, active roles in the military, diplomatic and social evolution of the Nation. The Orders and medals offered in this auction present a unique record of service and honour, ranging from an exquisite Garter badge given personally to a young Prince in 1835 by his uncle, William IV, to the parure of insignia of the Royal House of Chakri bestowed upon the Duke by the King of Siam in 1897. The collection is further enhanced by the inclusion of a number of magnificent favourite pieces which originally belonged to the Duke’s father Adolphus, the youngest son of George III.”
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The Royal Hungarian Order of Saint Stephen
2741x2740, 6MB
Russia, Order of St. Andrew, FRONT
2772x2772, 5MB
Russia, Order of St. Andrew, BACK
2814x2814, 5MB
Royal Hungarian Order of Saint Stephen (2)
3200x2133, 2MB
Royal Hungarian Order of Saint Stephen (1)
2133x3200, 2MB
Royal Guelphic Order (2)
3200x2133, 2MB
Royal Guelphic Order (1)
2133x3200, 2MB
Pistrucci (6)
2133x3200, 2MB
Pistrucci (5)
3200x2133, 2MB
Pistrucci (4)
3200x2133, 2MB
Pistrucci (3)
3200x2133, 3MB
Pistrucci (2)
2133x3200, 2MB
Pistrucci (1)
2133x3200, 3MB
Order of St Andrew (4)
3200x2133, 2MB
Order of St Andrew (3)
3200x2133, 2MB
Order of St Andrew (2)
3200x2133, 2MB
Order of St Andrew (1)
2133x3200, 2MB
Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Sash Badge (2)
3200x2133, 2MB
Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Sash Badge (1)
2133x3200, 2MB
Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Breast Star (2)
3200x2133, 2MB
Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Breast Star (1)
2133x3200, 2MB
Great Britain, The Most Noble Order of the Garter, FRONT
2886x2886, 6MB
Great Britain, The Most Noble Order of the Garter, BACK
2901x2901, 6MB
Great Britain, The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Sash Badge, SAINT MICHAEL
2795x3701, 6MB
Great Britain, The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Sash Badge, SAINT GEORGE
2801x3658, 6MB
Great Britain, The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Breast Star, FRONT
2540x2540, 6MB
Great Britain, The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Breast Star, BACK
2540x3584, 6MB
Great Britain, Royal Guelphic Order, Military Division, Breast Star, FRONT
2859x2859, 7MB
Great Britain, Royal Guelphic Order, Military Division, Breast Star, BACK
2908x4285, 7MB
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