A Very Fine Russian Miniature Chain Group
The overall length of gold chain is 20cm (or 7 ¾ inches), and chain appears unmarked; comprising: Russia, Order of St. Vladimir, in Gold and enamels, 15mm; Russia, Order of St. Stanislaus with Crown, in Gold and enamels, 15mm x 25mm; Russia, Order of St. Anne, in Gold and enamels, 15mm x 25mm; Prussia, Order of Red Eagle, eagle in lilac (older type), in Gold and enamels; Prussia, Order of the Crown, 15mm, in Gold and enamels; Sweden, Order of Vasa, in Gold and enamels; Sweden, Order of Norther Star, in silver and enamels, set throughout with old cut genuine diamonds (a very fine, exquisite piece), 15mm x 20mm; Norway, The Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav Type I (1847-1906), badge in Gold and enamels, 15mm x 22mm; Netherlands, Order of Netherland’s Lion, in Gold and enamels; all awards of very fine quality manufacture, mostly circa 1870-1880 period manufacture, in very fine to extremely fine condition; a very attractive miniature chain to an unknown Russian Diplomat.