These early crosses of Saint Andrew order have very peculiar "hipster" iconography. Presumably crosses were manufactured by Pierre-Louis Agis or by Pierre-Etienne Theremin during 1799-1802 time period.
Agis Pierre-Louis (золотых дел мастер Пьер-Луи Ажи; 1752-1828) was ornamental sculptor, foundry and chaser. From 1784 he taught sculpture at the Academy of Arts. Since 1800 academician of ornamental sculpture. On the basis of his workshop, a bronze foundry was opened in 1804, which produced bronze items for the Peterhof fountains, Mikhailovsky Castle, Kazan Cathedral, etc. Mason, member of Palestine Lodge 1817-1821. He manufactured 7 collars /+2 collars were repaired/ and 26 crosses /+4 crosses were repaired/ of Saint Andrew order.
Theremin Pierre-Etienne (золотых дел мастер Пьер-Этьенн Термен; 1764-1848). Since 1793 in St. Petersburg. In 1800-1801, alderman of a foreign workshop of jewelers. In 1803 he left for Geneva. In 1799 he made a crown, scepter and saber for the king of Georgia and Kartli George. Presumably, he also made the insignia of the Order of St. Andrew with diamonds for the coronation of Paul I and Alexander I. He manufactured 5 collars /+1 collar was repaired/ and 16 crosses /+1 cross was repaired/ of Saint Andrew order.
Agis Pierre-Louis (золотых дел мастер Пьер-Луи Ажи; 1752-1828) was ornamental sculptor, foundry and chaser. From 1784 he taught sculpture at the Academy of Arts. Since 1800 academician of ornamental sculpture. On the basis of his workshop, a bronze foundry was opened in 1804, which produced bronze items for the Peterhof fountains, Mikhailovsky Castle, Kazan Cathedral, etc. Mason, member of Palestine Lodge 1817-1821. He manufactured 7 collars /+2 collars were repaired/ and 26 crosses /+4 crosses were repaired/ of Saint Andrew order.
Theremin Pierre-Etienne (золотых дел мастер Пьер-Этьенн Термен; 1764-1848). Since 1793 in St. Petersburg. In 1800-1801, alderman of a foreign workshop of jewelers. In 1803 he left for Geneva. In 1799 he made a crown, scepter and saber for the king of Georgia and Kartli George. Presumably, he also made the insignia of the Order of St. Andrew with diamonds for the coronation of Paul I and Alexander I. He manufactured 5 collars /+1 collar was repaired/ and 16 crosses /+1 cross was repaired/ of Saint Andrew order.
Gold, enamel.
Size 66 x 62 mm.
Unmarked.
Crown suspension is missing. Letters P and R were repainted.
Same cross under a different light.
