SPAIN
Order of St. Raimund of Peñafort
A Grand Officer’s set (or “Distinguished Cross of 1st Class”): white enameled,
silver cross of Maltese type, 53 mm, the ball-finials to the tips, set with brilliants, flanked by Savoy’s knots; the centre with the image of the saint in gold with
enamelled details; blue enamelled scroll with motto “IN JURE MERITA”,
in gold lettering; grooved ribbon ring and original neck ribbon with ties;
breast star, 77x73 mm, in silver with white enameled arms, flanked by Savoy’s knots,
the tips, also set with brilliants; gold centre, with finely enameled details;
bright-polished reverse with vertical, gold pin and two side-hooks; lapel
miniature in silver and enamels, also set with tiny brilliants. In the original
presentation case, covered with red silk, with maker’s mark of Masriera Y Carreras, Barcelona, printed on the inner cushion; the lid, with a gilt silver plate engraved: “La Camara Oficial de Comercio, Industria y Navigacion de Barcelona AL IL MO. SR. D. MANUEL GUBERN PUIG Cruz distinguida
de 1a Clase de la Orden de San Raimundo de Peñafort”. With 24
diamonds for a total of 1, 352 ct.
A beautiful set of the highest quality, of this order, instituted in 1944
as a reward for eminent merits in the field of law and justice. I RR!
Estimate: EUR 3000 - 6000
Price realized | 4'000 EUR |
Starting price | 3'000 EUR |
Estimate | 3'000 EUR |