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Order of the Seraphim

Sweden

1748-2025

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-1xxx Brillianted  Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : Carlman
J period   : 
Owner      : Collection Cicoia 
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S946
Date       : 
Knight #   : 

 

-1xxx   Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature?
Jeweller   : 
J period   : 
Owner      : Collection Cicoia 
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 30
Width  (mm): 24
Weight(gr) : 8.6
Tracking # : S083
Date       : 1700-1800?
Knight #   : 

 

 This is an unique piece.  Only known original example currently known. At Statens historiska museum they have another similar item, but that is seriously beaten up.  As you can see on tracking number S369x for that item. These orders used a metal chain on the top to attach them to button holes on uniforms.  This example was sold at Graf Klenau's  94th Auktion in Munich 8th June 1974. 

Below is the description of this item from the Graf Klenau Auction:

-1xxx   Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : 
J period   : 
Owner      : Statens historiska museum 
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 35
Width  (mm): 30
Weight(gr) : 2
Tracking # : S369x
Date       : 
Knight #   : 

 

Royal Order of Seraphim.

NAME Owner: National Historical Museum Owner: Curt Fredrik Meinander

Order insignia COLLECTION Royal Armoury INVENTORY NUMBER 382 (24:267) 4457

Crowned Maltese cross made of pressed and gilded sheet metal, no balls on the cross arms, seraphim in the cross angles, patriarchal cross in between, medallion with IHS, cross and three crowns. Between the tips of the upper cross arm is a small, fixed royal crown. On the upper cross arm, two holes for fastening, the left one has a torn edge, and two holes in the crown as well.

MATERIAL sheet metal [pressing] sheet metal [gilding] TECHNIQUE pressing, gilding DIMENSIONS Height: 35 mm

Width: 30 mm Weight: 2 g DÉCOR crown, royal cross patriarchal seraphim cross + three crowns + HIS

 

-1xxx   Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : 
J period   : 
Owner      :  
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 23
Width  (mm): 14
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S929x
Date       : 
Knight #   : 

 

-1xxx   Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : 
J period   : 
Owner      :  
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 19.8
Width  (mm): 12.6
Weight(gr) : 1.5
Tracking # : S266x
Date       : 
Knight #   : 

 

Royal Order of Seraphim.

 

The miniature cross of the order is 19.8 x 12.6 mm in size, and is gold-enamelled. It weighs 1.5 g, and is presented without a ribbon. R II

 

The object's lot number is 8886.

 

Estimated price: EUR 150.00.

-1xxx   Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : 
J period   : 
Owner      :  
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 12.4
Width  (mm): 7.9
Weight(gr) : 0.8
Tracking # : S267x
Date       : 
Knight #   : 

 

Royal Order of Seraphim.

The miniature cross of the order is 12.4 x 7.9 mm in size, and is composed of gold enamel. Its weight is 0.8 g, and it is presented without a ribbon. RR II

The work is characterised by its minute yet skilful craftsmanship, which is of considerable rarity.

 

The object's lot number is 8887.

 

Estimated price: EUR 150.00

-1xxx   Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : Carlman
J period   : 
Owner      : Collection Cicoia 
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 35.5
Width  (mm): 16.8
Weight(gr) : 2.9
Tracking # : S265x
Date       : 
Knight #   : 

 

Royal Order of Seraphim.

The miniature cross of the order is 35.5 x 16.8 mm in size, and is composed of gold enamel. Its weight is 2.9 g, and it is not accompanied by a ribbon. R II

 

The object's lot number is 8885.

 

Estimated price: EUR 400.00

-1xxx   Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : Carlman
J period   : 
Owner      :  
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S940x
Date       : 
Knight #   : 

 

-1875   Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : Carlman
J period   : 
Owner      : eMedals 
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 25
Width  (mm): 16.5
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S945x
Date       : 1875 estimated
Knight #   : 

 

In Gold and enamels Miniature, of very fine quality manufacture, 16.5mm(w) x 25mm(h), circa 1875, in extremely fine condition, very rare.

-1xxx   Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : 
J period   : 
Owner      : Collection Cicoia
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 28.4
Width  (mm): 18.6
Weight(gr) : 3.9
Tracking # : S522
Date       : 
Knight #   : 

 

Royal Order of the Seraphim,

 

This is an object of exquisite craftsmanship, reduced to a miniature size. This piece has been crafted with great expertise, employing a combination of gold and enamel. Its weight is recorded at 3.9 grams, and its dimensions are precisely measured at 18.6 millimetres in length and 28.4 millimetres in width, including the crown and ring suspensions. The piece is of the highest quality.

-1xxx   Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : 
J period   : 
Owner      : Collection Cicoia 
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 25
Width  (mm): 17,5
Weight(gr) : 4.9 incl ribbon
Tracking # : S010 
Date       : 
Knight #   : 

 

-1xxx  Prince Type  Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : 
J period   : 
Owner      : Collection Cicoia 
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 39
Width  (mm): 28
Weight(gr) : 6.2
Tracking # : S148 
Date       : 
Knight #   : 

 

The ring on top is the one with grooves all along the ring. Seen in other Scandinavian orders as well. Looks more continental Europe. 
 
This is a Prince version. Identical crown is found in the Wasa.

-1xxx  Chaplain  Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : Carlman
J period   : 1870-2014
Owner      : Collection Cicoia 
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 33
Width  (mm): 22
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S523 
Date       : 1870-
Knight #   : 

 

38 Chaplains have been working with the KMO through the years. 

This is a Chaplain version and it is not so common as you can understand. 

Carlman hinge, - the cravatte type. Should be Carlman as this is a Chaplain example. Very high blue globe in center.

-1xxx  Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : 
J period   : 
Owner      : Collection Cicoia
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S012
Date       : 
Knight #   : 

 

This button is carried by people who has been awarded the Order of the Swedish Seraphimer collar. During less than 300 years less than 1000 people have received the order. So even this button is very rare.

Unusual box for this item.

-1xxx  Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : 
J period   : 
Owner      : Collection Cicoia
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 17
Width  (mm): 11
Weight(gr) : 3.4
Tracking # : S269
Date       : 
Knight #   : 

 

Royal Order of Seraphim. The buttonhole rosette for the order is embellished with a Seraphim overlay in gold. R II

 

The object's lot number is 8888.

 

Estimated price: EUR 50.00

This button is carried by the people who has been awarded the Order of the Swedish Seraphimer collar. During less than 300 years less than 1000 people have received the order. So even this button is very rare. 

-1xxx  Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : 
J period   : 
Owner      : Collection Cicoia
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 17
Width  (mm): 12.5
Weight(gr) : 3.8
Tracking # : S268
Date       : 
Knight #   : 

 

Royal Order of Seraphim. The buttonhole rosette for the order is embellished with a Seraphim overlay in gold. R II

 

The object's lot number is 8888.

 

Estimated price: EUR 50.00

This button is carried by the people who has been awarded the Order of the Swedish Seraphimer collar. During less than 300 years less than 1000 people have received the order. So even this button is very rare. 

-1xxx  Miniature-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : 
J period   : 
Owner      : Collection Cicoia
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 20.2
Width  (mm): 15
Weight(gr) : 9.1
Tracking # : S036
Date       : 
Knight #   : 

 

Royal Order of Seraphim. The buttonhole rosette for the order is embellished with a Seraphim overlay in gold. R II

 

The object's lot number is 8888.

 

Estimated price: EUR 50.00

This button is carried by the people who has been awarded the Order of the Swedish Seraphimer collar. During less than 300 years less than 1000 people have received the order. So even this button is very rare. 

-2015  Miniaturish-

Country    : Sweden
Order name : Seraphim
Type/subset: Miniature
Jeweller   : Sigrid Hammer
J period   : 
Owner      : 
Awarded to : 

Height (mm): 
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S236x
Date       : 1882-1900
Knight #   : 

 

Estimate: The price realised for the item in question was between SEK25,000 and SEK30,000, which is equivalent to between US$3,023 and US$3,628. The approximate equivalent in US Dollars is $3,023.

Lot number 1190, Views: 5

The pendant and ring are composed of 18-carat gold and silver. The pendant is shaped like a seraph from the Order of the Seraphim and is set with diamonds, gold and silver. It is decorated with rose-cut diamonds on both sides. It was created in the second half of the 19th century and later reworked into a brooch/pendant. The pendant measures 4.2 cm in length and weighs 15 g. It is attached to a later platinum chain. The ring is also 18-carat gold and was made by Christian Hammer in Stockholm in 1882. It features the centre piece of the Order of the Seraphim with brilliant-cut diamonds, IHS with three crowns and a cross decorated with rose-cut diamonds against a blue enamel background. The ring has a diameter of 19 mm and an inner size of approximately 20x17 mm. It weighs 7 g. The provenance of the piece is Sigrid Hammer, Stockholm (1864-1907), daughter of Court Jeweller and Order Jeweller Christian Hammer, Stockholm.

The date of the auction has been set for 2nd – 4th June 2015.