November 16 firm " Znak " will hold an auction number 21 «Vicesima Prima».

autumn auction will surprise fans of antiques auction delightful collection , which has absorbed about 500 items .

• Badge of the Order of St. Stanislaus II degree with the Imperial crown . The company " Keibel - Kemmerer ," 1840
  Gold, enamel. 71,1 × 46 mm . Weight 27.06 g
  Znak . 16.11.2013 . Lot 67
  Base rate: 4.5 million rubles
  Source : znak-auction.ru

Top lot under " Order " is a superbly preserved the Order of St. Stanislaus II degree from Imperial crown , made in St. Petersburg workshop Keibel - Kemmerer , - the earliest and rare variety of award, which was given for only 10 years, until 1850 . In addition, after the death of award- mark needed to pass in the Chapter . This explains the unprecedented rarity Item preserved to isolated instances .

Genuine jewel and historical power of the Order makes it a gem «Vicesima Prima».

Medal "For useful ." I. Shilov medalist . For cutting the neck caption: " I. SHILOV ". Below the date , " 1814 » Silver . Diameter of 51.4 mm . Weight 48.32 g Znak . 16.11.2013 . Lot 96 Base rate: 2.9 million rubles Source : znak-auction.ru

In the " Award medal " presented a silver medal" For useful " , issued during the reign of Alexander I. These medals were awarded peasants and townspeople for various services rendered by the government. " For useful" was worn by Alexander , Vladimir and Anna's band - depending on the merits of the award .

medal is extremely rare - it is the only known copy of which is in private hands. Many serious collectors will want to fill up the data subject of his collection .

mark the anniversary Officers cavalry School Gold, silver and enamel . Size 57,3 × 37 mm . Weight 35.50 g Znak . 16.11.2013 . Lot 121 Base rate: 1.2 million rubles Source : znak-auction.ru

known in the singular and Sign of the golden jubilee Officers cavalry School , is a jewel of the relevant section .

typically, these objects were made of silver. Execution of the mark in gold - an exceptional case , involving the giving of his dignitaries . There is every reason to believe that this award was presented to Chief Officers Cavalry School , Major General Vasily Alexandrovich Himetsu .

Standard of the Tver Cavalry School sample 1900 1903 silk, reps , silver and colored silk thread. 58 × 89 cm Znak . 16.11.2013 . Lot 2 Base rate: 1.9 million rubles Source : znak-auction.ru

Another lot of collection «Vicesima Prima», which is also associated with the military- educational institution - the royal standard of the sample in 1900 , granted by the Tver cavalry School during the reign of Nicholas II. Subject banners Tsarist Russia still remains largely a "white spot " in history . And all because the banners of the revolution were banned and destroyed . About rarity represented at the auction the lot as evidenced by the fact that in the period from 1900 to 1914, the banners were granted only three cavalry schools .

Standard of Tver Cavalry School was hanging in the office of the school institutions Fyodor Abramov , Lieutenant-General , a member of Russian -Japanese , world War I and the Civil War .

Historic unique standard features excellent preservation . On the front side of the solid-woven silk fabric shows an icon of Our Saviour with the inscription " Ch BOG us ." It is noteworthy that the red rim around the color of the icon follows the border of the flag. On the reverse side is embroidered in the middle of a large silver monogram Sovereign with two asterisks around. In the corners - armorial bearings .

State banknote 100 rubles 1785 The pattern on gray- blue paper Znak . 16.11.2013 . Lot 327 Base rate: 3.5 million rubles Source : znak-auction.ru

bonistics lovers will enjoy dozens lots, the most attractive of which will sample the state $ 100 banknotes in 1785 . Money from the reign of Catherine II, who introduced paper money in circulation in Russia , by themselves are extremely rare. A boom provided the largest denomination is the exceptional case for public sale .

« samples " of state bank notes were sent by the Senate on various public offices , and at the end of necessity - were destroyed . According to the decree of November 25, 1787 , all samples were circulated in government offices were to be wiped out criss-cross " to prevent any encroachments in the abduction ».

Medal "for drunkenness. 1714 » iron . Size 36 × 33 cm Znak . 16.11.2013 . Lot 118 Base rate: 45,000 rubles Source : znak-auction.ru

One of the most lots of colorful 21st auction is considered to be of cast iron medal "For drinking " made at the end of XIX century, especially for the anniversary of the St. Petersburg Guardianship of national sobriety .

The history of the first such medals connected with the name of Peter I. In 1714, Emperor of all the Russias has established this " award " as a panacea for the widespread alcoholism in Russia. It is interesting that Peter I relied less on a prophetic inscription - "For drunkenness " as the weight of the coin. Along with chains and a collar trophy weighed 8 pounds, for which he received the title of the heaviest medals in history. According to some reports, the " duty " has to be worn for a week .

See lots can be on pre-sale exhibition , which runs until November 15. The exhibition is open on weekdays from 10:00 to 18:30 in the office at the address: ul. Kuznetsk bridge, 21/5 , 1 entrance , office 5000 .

view the auction catalog may be a collection , as well as online on znak-auction.ru .

in addition, November 16 9:00 to 11:30 Hits collection will be organized at the hotel «Marriott Royal Aurora», where the auction will take place at 12:00 .

Address of the auction: hotel «Marriott Royal Aurora», str. Petrovka 11/20 .

Source : press release by " Znak »