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AN 18TH CENTURY BADGE OF THE PORTUGUESE ORDER OF CHRIST
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AN 18TH CENTURY BADGE OF THE PORTUGUESE ORDER OF CHRIST
The gem-set cross within old-cut diamond surround to the diamond collet and bow surmount, mounted in silver and gold (back fitting deficient), mid 18th century, 5.2 cm. long
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Lot Essay
Cf. Nuno Vassallo e Silva, Portuguese Jewellery, Lisbon 1995, p. 116-121