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Auction: 24003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 381

(x) Russia, Imperial, Order of the Noble Bokhara, breast Star, by Dmitri Osipov, St Petersburg, 73mm, gold (56 zolotniki) body and retaining pin, silver-gilt and enamel centre, hallmarks and maker's initials to reverse, good very fine, in original fitted leather case of issue

The Order first came to be recognised in 1881 when Emir Mozafaffer-Ed-Din-Khan presented Alexander II with the Grand Cross. Afterwards, it was divided into eight Classes, one with diamonds, three Classes in gold, and three in silver. At first, the Insignia was only issued as a breast Star, but in 1893 it was supplemented with a Badge and Sash.

The region came under rule of the Russian Empire in 1875, but was ruled by an Emir who was under the direct supervision of Russian officials. This Order was traditionally awarded to Russian advisers as well as local military and civilian leaders. The Order was abolished in 1917 with the fall of the Russian Empire.

Dmitri Osipov was a Russian jeweller and goldsmith with premises in St Petersburg, who created pieces for the House of Faberge along with Orders and Decorations for the Russian Court. Osipov was a joint owner of Arnd Jewelry Company with Johann Hellwing Arnd from 1890-1900. He then owned the company outright from 1902 until selling to Andrei Karlovich (A.K. Adler).

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£4,000 to £6,000

Starting price
£3200