拍品 462
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A RUSSIAN ORMOLU MOUNT OF A CROWN AND TWO-HEADED HERALDIC EAGLE
A RUSSIAN ORMOLU MOUNT OF A CROWN AND TWO-HEADED HERALDIC EAGLE

CIRCA 1825

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A RUSSIAN ORMOLU MOUNT OF A CROWN AND TWO-HEADED HERALDIC EAGLE
Circa 1825
In two parts, the separate crown issuing a ribbon and eagle with spread wings and shield-shaped breast plate depicting St. George and the dragon, with removable small crowned winged shields to the sides each bearing the letter H, in it's feet the eagle grasping a wreath and a torch
The eagle 6½in (17cm.) high, 13¾in. (35cm.) wide

拍品專文

The arms with the double-headed eagle beneath a closed crown, emblazoned with the patron saint of Russia, Saint George slaying the dragon, are those of the Russian Imperial family, the Romanovs. However, the eagle is usually shown clutching a sceptor and orb in its talons, while here it is a wreathe and flames. These elements date it to the period of Tsar Nicholas I (r. 1825-55), and indicate it was probably used for a frame or a furniture mount.