An Interesting Miniature Group of 15 Orders and Decorations attributed to the Norwegian architect, industrialist and diplomat Christian Thams, comprising: France, Order of Academic Palms, in silver, set with diamonds and gemstones; France, Order of Agricultural Merit, in gilt and enamels; France, Order of Academic Palms, in gilt; Tunisia, Order of Glory, in silver and enamels; Tajaorah, Order of Nichan el-Anouar, in silver, gilt and enamels; Montenegro, Order of Danilo I, in gilt and enamels, some enamel loss; Ethiopia, Order of the Star of Ethiopia, in gilt; Belgium, Order of the Crown, lacking centre, in silver and enamels; Portugal, Order of the Christ, in gilt and enamels; Portugal, Order of St. James of the Sword, in gilt and enamels; Monaco, Order of St. Charles, in gilt and enamels; France, Legion d’Honneur, in gilt and enamels, set with diamonds and gemstones; Belgium, Order of Leopold, in gilt and enamels; Sweden, Order of the North Star; in gilt and enamels;Norway, Order of St. Olav, in gilt and enamels; Group set upon fine gold ‘double-rope’ chain, with gold pin and silver lapel device; Toned, some wear to enamels in places, generally good very fine and some scarce (15) Christian Thams (1867-1948) was an important Norwegian architect, industrialist, businessman and diplomat. Educated in Switzerland and Germany, he was heavily involved in the rkedals Mining Company, and developed an early hydroelectric plant in Norway, and the countrys very first electric railway. He later served as Belgian Consul in Norway, French Vice-Consul, and Commercial Trade representative for Monaco. He also received the Order of St. Olav, the Swedish Order of the North Star, and the French Legion dHonneur.

Estimate: GBP 400-600