Italy, Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, By Lemaitre, C. 1870 Auction each constructed of silvered bronze

each constructed of silvered bronze with enamels

a member of the successful Ravenscroft wig making family

measuring 85 mm (w) x 78 mm (h))

measuring 58 mm (w) x 104 mm (h)

Both steel framed eyepieces consist of honey-coloured filters

Italy, Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, By Lemaitre, C. 1870 Auction each constructed of silvered bronzeInstituted by King Francis I, on September 28, 1829. Of the highest quality, a Star of the Royal Order of Francis I, presenting a silver Maltese cross with ball finials offering deeply faceted rays, between each arm is a Gold fleur de lis, the obverse medallion features a crowned cypher of Francis I, surrounded by a ring of gold facets, and a green enamelled wreath, with an exterior blue enamelled ring inscribed DE REGE OPTIME MERITO (The King