Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Anne, II Class in Gold, by Albert Keibel, c.1900

(Орден Святой Анны). Instituted in 1735. Of typical high quality in Gold, with four finely red enamelled arms with Gold framing, ornate hand etched design in each quadrant, obverse centre applique presents the portrait of St. Anne hand-painted on enamel, reverse centre bearing the hand painted initials A.I.P.F. (for Anna Imperatoris Petri Filia / Anna, Emperor Peter's daughter in Latin), marked with Russian Imperial eagle on reverse 12 o'clock arm, maker marked AK for Albert Keibel on obverse six o’clock arm, of the master jeweler family, who was awarded the imperial warrant for the production of Russian orders from 1882 to 1905, integral ring hallmarked with 56 denoting 14k Gold content, measuring 43.00mm (w) x 48.45mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), weighing 15.7 grams, on elongated Gold loop, with short section of ribbon, and in extremely fine condition.