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An Important Swiss Collection (lots 65, 73-96, 171-172, 195-199, 231-234, 253)A gold and enamel Collar of the Order of St Andrew First Called, Keibel, St Petersburg, 1899-1903 The collar chain in gold and enamels formed of seventeen medallion links of three alternating types, each individually marked on reverse and including:(i) Imperial Eagles each with central shield portraying St George and the Dragon (7), the central medallion horizontally mounted, by J. Keibel, struck to back with maker's mark, 56 standard;(ii) Saltire Crosses of St Andrew lettered S A P R (Sanctus Andreas Patronus Russiae) in the angles (6), by A. Keibel, struck to back with maker's initials; and(iii) Trophies of Arms bearing the cypher of Peter the Great (4), by J. Keibel, struck to back with maker's mark, 56 standard, each medallion fitted with gold eyelets and joined by oval ribbed links to form the collarin a fitted in a gilt tooled Red leather case collar: length 107cmCondition reportExcellent condition overall.Light surface scratching, consistent with age use. One enamel medallion depicting St George with a shallow loss to the top layer of enamel. The enamel otherwise in very good condition.The fitted case with discoloration to velvet and silk. The leather with wear to the corners and light surface scratches. Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The