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95 - Ceremonial vest of the Order of the Holy Spirit, made of green silk with a fine ribbed weave, embroidered in gold with a design of flowers, natural-colored lilies, flames in gold and red sequins, and lilies in silver embroidery, featuring: “H” in silver embroidery surmounted by the royal crown in gold thread and red silk; nine small buttons embroidered with gold braid, with a silver dove in the center featuring a red beak; an embroidered pocket with flaps on each side; collar embroidered in the same style; back in white fabric, with two tabs fitted with a drawstring for adjustment; green silk lining around the edges. (Signs of wear on the green silk lining; the lining of the waistcoat is slightly discolored under the armpits).
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Ceremonial vest of the Order of the Holy Spirit, made of green silk with a fine ribbed weave, embroidered in gold with a design of flowers, natural-colored lilies, flames in gold and red sequins, and lilies in silver embroidery, featuring: “H” in silver embroidery surmounted by the royal crown in gold thread and red silk; nine small buttons embroidered with gold braid, with a silver dove in the center featuring a red beak; an embroidered pocket with flaps on each side; collar embroidered in the same style; back in white fabric, with two tabs fitted with a drawstring for adjustment; green silk lining around the edges. (Signs of wear on the green silk lining; the lining of the waistcoat is slightly discolored under the armpits). Restoration period. Good to very good condition. PROVENANCE: Originally, a small handwritten note accompanied it, but it has been lost. (See photo): “Given to Monsieur Chambart de Lauwe—Waistcoat of Monseigneur d’Angoulême,” signed: “Marie Caroline.” The Order of the Holy Spirit, established by King Henry III in 1578, disappeared during the Revolution and the First Empire; it was reorganized during the First Restoration by Louis XVIII and revived during the Second Restoration in 1815, only to disappear permanently after the July Revolution and the reign of Louis-Philippe.
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Antique Weapons, Historical Memorabilia, and DecorationsAuction house
Thierry de Maigret +33 1 44 83 95 20 maxime@tdemaigret.frDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.