Imperial Russia – Order of St. Anne – 2nd Class – 14K Gold – Maker Marked “AK” – c. 1900
A rare and beautiful example of the Imperial Russian Order of St. Anne, 2nd Class (Императорский Орден Святой Анны), crafted in 14K gold and richly decorated with translucent red enamels and hand-painted centerpieces.
Historical Background
The Order of St. Anne was founded on February 14, 1735 by Duke Karl Friedrich of Holstein to honor his wife, Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna of Russia. It became part of the Russian honors system in 1797 under Emperor Paul I. Awarded in four grades, it recognized distinguished military or civil service, as well as acts of valor.
Detailed Description
Type: Order of St. Anne, 2nd Class (with neck ribbon)
Material: Solid 14K gold, translucent red guilloché enamel
Dimensions: Approx. 47.97 mm (with integral ring) x 42.83 mm
Obverse Center: Hand-painted image of St. Anne, rotatable
Reverse Center: Blue cypher monogram on white enamel (fixed, not rotatable)
Enamel: Overall good, enamel loss on the reverse arm – please refer to the photos
Suspension Ring: Clearly hallmarked “56” (14K gold) with St. Petersburg city mark
Maker's Mark: "AK" for Aleksandr Krivovichev, noted jeweler active in St. Petersburg, c. 1900
Ribbon: Shortened modern replacement ribbon included
Condition & Observations
Beautiful vintage condition
Hallmarks and maker’s mark are crisp and legible
Enamel loss on the reverse arm – see detailed photos
Rotating centerpiece on the obverse side only
No repairs or modifications
A superb and authentic collector's piece from Imperial Russia
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