FRANCE - Lot 201

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FRANCE - Lot 201
FRANCE ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR Star of commander of the Restoration period, rare model called "Biennais", attributed to the goldsmith Coudray. In gold and enamel. Star with five double enamelled white branches, supported by two branches of oak leaves and laurel, without tassel. Strong crown with fleur-de-lys and pearled branches, topped by a fleur-de-lys and a little flower making a bezel. Double transverse ring. Gross weight: 46.5 g. 79 x 49 mm. Chips and losses to the legend, hair to the white enamel, blows to the centers and the crown. B. This jewel could be that of Edouard de Sercey's father, Vice Admiral Pierre César Charles Guillaume de Sercey (1753-1836), commander of the order until August 1814, then grand officer, which would date our decoration to the 1st Restoration. Provenance: -Félicie de Sercey, daughter of Count Edouard de Sercey, and then descendants. Related work: Jewel of grand-cross of the Legion of Honor having belonged to the Duke of Berry, attributed to the goldsmith Coudray. Collections of the Museum of the Legion of Honor and the orders of chivalry. Inv. 010648.
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