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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Aurumetfides, post: 10394994, member: 92503&quot;]<img src="https://www.dorotheum.com/fileadmin/lot-images/45S250522/hires/altschliffdiamant-citrin-kreuzanhaenger-9548036.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>I’m currently researching a rather unique late 19th-century pendant made in Vienna by the renowned firm C.F. Rothe &amp; Neffe. It’s a large pectoral cross crafted in 14k gold and silver, set with numerous citrines and rose-cut diamonds. What makes it stand out is the addition of a star-shaped element attached to the top of the cross – not something I’ve commonly seen.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The piece seems too elaborate for simple devotional wear and might be associated with an order of merit, a religious office, or perhaps a noble or ceremonial function (possibly even a female order like the Order of the Star Cross?).</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I’d love to hear your thoughts if anyone has come across similar items or symbolic combinations (cross + star) in either ecclesiastical or secular contexts.</p><p><br /></p><p>It’s currently listed in an Austrian auction house (Dorotheum), and you can see here:</p><p><a href="https://www.dorotheum.com/en/l/9548036/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.dorotheum.com/en/l/9548036/" rel="nofollow">https://www.dorotheum.com/en/l/9548036/</a></p><p>Any thoughts, ideas, or references are welcome!</p><p><img src="https://www.dorotheum.com/fileadmin/lot-images/45S250522/hires/altschliffdiamant-citrin-kreuzanhaenger-9548036.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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