Order was made for Napoleon I sometime around his marriage to Empress Marie-Louise in 1810.
Gold, silver, gilt, 193 diamonds, 126 emeralds, enamel.
Diameter of the star 40 mm.
Height with crown 62 mm.
Height with ring 72 mm.
Presumably made by workshop Niton. Originates from the Bertrand collection (where it was noted as belonging to the Emperor).
Details.
Gold, silver, gilt, 193 diamonds, 126 emeralds, enamel.
Diameter of the star 40 mm.
Height with crown 62 mm.
Height with ring 72 mm.
Presumably made by workshop Niton. Originates from the Bertrand collection (where it was noted as belonging to the Emperor).
Details.