You are looking at a second class imperial order of St. Stanislas. It is in gold and stamped 56 on the suspension, and the assay mark in russian (A.P.). Enamels intact in very good condition. On the reverse, there is a stamp on the upper arm with russian master's initials "A.K" ( A.Keybel).
Albert Yulyevich Keybel (1854-1910) - the outstanding silversmith. A.Keybel & Family, in the XIX century became legislators in production of prize signs. Albert Keybel carried a rank of the honourable citizen, and was the merchant of the first guild. The firm of his ancestors became one of the largest jeweler companies of the Russian Empire.
The order of Saint Stanislas was founded on May 7, 1765 by Stanislaus II, the last King of Poland. The order of Saint Stanislas passed through several phases before becoming a Russian Order in 1831, after the Polish rebellion of 1830 had been suppressed by the Russian Army.
The badge of the Order was gold rimmed, dark red enemeled. This order is eight-pointed cross, each point has ball tipped. Between each arm of the cross appears Imperial Russian Eagle. Center medallion is white enemel and portrays in red the monogram of St. Stanislas surrounded by a green gold laurel wreath.
QUALITY OF THE ORDER IS INCREDIBLE, 56-GOLD IS BRIGHT,
ENAMEL WORK IS SUPERB,AND DIAMETER SIZE: 50 X 50 MM.
ОРДЕН СВ.СТАНИСЛАВА 2-й СТЕПЕНИ 100% ПОДЛИННИК
В золоте и эмали. Превосходное состояние. Имеется клеймо
"AK" - Альберт Кейбель и знак Капитула (двуглавый орел).
Альберт Юльевич Кейбель (1854-1910) - выдающийся серебряных дел мастер. В XIX веке А.Кейбель стал законодателем в производстве наград и знаков. Альберт Кейбель являлся купцом первой гильдии. При нем фирма его предков стала одной из крупнейших ювелирных компаний Российской империи.
ITEM: # 1588
PRICE: $ 5000.00 * ON SALE NOW $ 4000.00 *SOLD*
