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Auction: 19002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 882

(x) A superb diamond-set Ottoman Order of the Medjidie breast Star

Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie, breast Star, 99mm, silver, silver-gilt and gold backing, with gold centre and retaining clip, adorned and enhanced with approximately 553 diamonds, old pawnbroker's mark to retaining pin hinge, one or two stones missing and some replaced over time, nonetheless a stunning example, good very fine

Total diamond weight (approximate): 25.5-26.5 carats.

Our jeweller comments:

'Arms and crescents are set with old and rose cut diamonds, the Star framework has been back holed to allow for full light distribution to flood the stones. Stones set in thread and grain style. Of multiple-piece construction to enhance the depth of the piece. Upper section containing approximately 280 stones, with the lower section (most of which is not visible), containing approximately 273 stones. A piece of exceptional quality overall.'

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Sold for
£28,000