Austria, Empire. An Exquisite Franz Joseph & Iron Crown Miniature Pair In Gold C.1890 Auction with its mint period-original ribbon

with its mint period-original ribbon

notch and bead gun-sight arrangement replace the standard gun sight fitting

measuring 102 mm (w) x 150 mm (h)

some loss of gilt finish and repair of pin evident

measuring 215 mm (w) x 238 mm (h)

Austria, Empire. An Exquisite Franz Joseph & Iron Crown Miniature Pair In Gold C.1890 Auction with its mint period-original ribbonAn Exquisite Franz Joseph & Iron Crown Miniature Pair in Gold c. 1880 1900 Order of the Iron Crown, miniature in GOLD and enamels, 9x17. 5mm; Order of Franz Joseph, miniature in GOLD and enamels, 8. 5x16mm. Both of very fine quality make, in extremely fine condition. Mounted on 18Kt. GOLD chain, French hallmarks, circa 1880 1900. Exquisite pair of miniatures with excellent details and excellent quality workmanship.