Bidspirit auctions | Portuscalle Numismática Auction Nov 10, 2024
Portuscalle Numismática, Nov 10, 2024. 203 lots.
Portuscalle Numismática -
A REAL ORDEM DA TORRE E ESPADA, DO VALOR E LEALDADE (1808 – 1834).
Uma Ordem puramente política
Instituída pelo príncipe regente D. João no Rio de Janeiro, por decreto de 13 de Maio de 1808, a Real Ordem da Torre e Espada foi inicialmente idealizada como “Ordem da Espada”, durante a permanência de D. João em São Salvador da Bahia, com o intuito de recompensar os oficiais da nau “HMS Bedfort”, o único navio de guerra inglês que comboiou a nau “Príncipe Real” onde viajavam a rainha, o príncipe regente e os seus dois filhos, nunca a tendo perdido de vista durante toda a travessia marítima de Lis- boa para o Brasil. Sendo militares de uma confissão religiosa diferente da portuguesa, não seria possível recompensar os seus serviços com qualquer uma das três antigas Ordens Militares religiosas do reino.
Mais tarde e durante as consultas feitas por D. Fernando José de Portugal, ministro assistente ao despacho do príncipe regente e presidente do Real Erário, depois mar- quês de Aguiar, com vista à elaboração dos Estatutos da nova Ordem, foi considerado que esta deveria ser uma Ordem puramente política, nem religiosa, nem militar, desti- nada a assinalar a feliz chegada da família real ao Brasil e a salvação do Trono de Por- tugal; premiar todos aqueles dos seus vassalos que preferiram a honra de acompanhar as Reais Pessoas, do que ficar a cuidar dos seus interesses pessoais; e também, para recompensar e premiar os serviços distintos prestados pelos marinheiros portugueses e pelos marinheiros britânicos que acompanharam a esquadra real até ao Rio de Ja- neiro.
Foi essa a fórmula final que ficou consagrado na carta de Lei que criou a Real Ordem da Torre e Espada, aprovada e assinada a 29 de Novembro de 1808, mas só divulgada em edição impressa a 13 de Maio de 1809, outro aniversário natalício de D. João e dia de Grande Gala na Corte. As primeiras nomeações tiveram lugar a 17 de Dezembro de
1808, aniversário natalício da Rainha.
Pelo alvará de 23 de Abril de 1810, as insígnias da ordem passaram a ter a legen-
da ”Valor e Lealdade” do medalhão central em fundo de esmalte azul ferrete, assim
aparecendo em algumas placas dos Comendadores e Grã-Cruzes, bem como, em raros exemplos de medalhas, hábitos ou pendentes, que na sua maioria continuaram a ser fabricados sem esmaltagem.
A Real Ordem da Torre e Espada é a única Ordem honorífica a nível mundial a ter dois tipos diferentes de insígnias, para o mesmo modelo de distintivo, já que as suas insígnias foram fabricadas em dois continentes: no Brasil, foram cunhadas como se fossem moedas, na Casa da Moeda do Rio de Janeiro, sobre chapas de ouro e distribuí- das sobretudo a oficiais ingleses pelos serviços prestados durante a Guerra na Penín- sula; em Portugal, foram estampadas no Real Arsenal do Exército de Lisboa como medalhas de prata e de prata doirada, de preferência ao ouro, por via da crise que o país travessava pelas invasões francesas. Depois do regresso do rei a Lisboa e da res- tauração dos seus direitos de Soberania, foram fabricadas por ourives particulares em Lisboa. Foram também replicadas por vários ourives londrinos, por encomenda dos seus titulares, que consideravam as insígnias brasileiras de ouro sem esmaltes pouco vistosas, para seu gosto.
As peças que se apresentam e descrevem representam um conjunto muito signifi- cativo e da maior raridade histórica, das primitivas insígnias portuguesas da Real Or- dem da Torre e Espada de fabrico do Arsenal Real do Exército, conforme se comprova nos três Padrões originais desse Arsenal, com as instruções para o seu fabrico.
A extinção desta Real Ordem em 1834 e a sua substituição pela segunda Ordem Militar da Torre e Espada do duque de Bragança D. Pedro, ditou também a proibição do seu uso, pelo que são muito raros os exemplares sobrevivos.
As referências que são apresentadas nesta descrição (OTE/GC n.º …), são tiradas do catálogo das insígnias publicado no livro “ A Viagem das Insígnias de Valor e Le- aldade. 1808-1834” (oferecido neste leilão na versãoe-book) e que serve de obra de referência.
Descritivo do conjunto emblemático
Muitas das insígnias que fazem parte desta oferta emblemática figuraram na ex- posição e vêm ilustradas no catálogo “D. João VI e a Sua Época” (Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, 1998, pp. 225 a 229)
Lots in this catalog (203)
- Lot 1: Original design of the insignia of the Royal Order of the Tower and Sword engraved in the Royal Printing Office of Rio
- Lot 2: "Original print published in the Lisbon Almanaque for 1817,
- Lot 3: "a, b and c - Manufacturing standards of the Royal Army Arsenal.
- Lot 4: "Silver assay of the imprint of the central medallion (obverse and reverse) of the insignia of the Royal Order of the
- Lot 5: "Infante Dom Miguel, set of named gold Grand Cross insignia. OTE/GC3.1 ; OTE/PL3.1. Medal pendant from the band,
- Lot 6: " 6th Duke of Cadaval D. Nuno Caetano Alvares Pereira de Mello, set of Grand Cross. OTE/GC3.2; OTE/PL3.8 variant.
- Lot 7: Medal for Grand Cross Band, c. 1810-1828. OTE/GC3.2 variant. Gilded silver without enamel, with a domed center.
- Lot 8: "Marquês de Torres Novas, medal for Grand Cross Band. OTE/GC3.2.
- Lot 9: Gilded silver, white and blue enamel center. OTE/GC3.4. Dimensions: 86x76 mm - Weight 49.9 g.
- Lot 10: Ceremonial necklace with 12 alternating sets of towers, curved swords crossed over laurel wreaths and connecting rings.
- Lot 11: "Ceremonial necklace of 10 sets. OTE/COL4.1. Gilded silver with enamels on the medal.
- Lot 12: Plaque for Commander and Grand Cross, c. 1810 – 1830,
- Lot 13: Plaque for Commander and Grand Cross, c. 1810 – 1830, as above. OTE/PL3.2B. Plaque with silver rays,
- Lot 14: "Miniature plaque, OTE/PL3.2.1. Plaque with silver rays, center and tower in golden silver, clasp on the back.
- Lot 15: "Grand cross plaques that belonged to D. Miguel I and D. João VI. Infante Regente D. Miguel, 1825. OTE/PL3.7.
- Lot 16: "Score that belonged to D. João Príncipe Regente. OTE/PL3.6. Scoreboard with silver rays,
- Lot 17: Marquês de Belas, Grand Cross scoreboard based on the English model. OTE/PL3.8B.
- Lot 18: "Grand Cross or Commander plaque of the unapproved model, silver rays, silver center and tower,
- Lot 19: "Medal for Commander's cravat, c. 1810-1828. OTE/CC3.1. Unglazed gilded silver medal,
- Lot 20: "Medal for Commander's cravat, as above. OTE/CC3.3.
- Lot 21: "Medal for Commander's cravat, as above. OTE/CC3.4 variant.
- Lot 22: "Grand Cross Medal adapted for Commander. OTE/CC3.5. Medal with engraved runner for cravate ribbon.
- Lot 23: "Commander's Habit. OTE/CC4.1ª, Medal with domed center, original ribbon and ribbon. Golden silver. Dia.
- Lot 24a: "Knight's Habit. OTE/CV4.1B. Silver-gilt medal, without ribbon. Dia. 48 mm (without ring); Weight: 20.7 g.
- Lot 24b: "Knight's Habit. OTE/CV4.2. Silver medal with green enamel on the rays. Dia. 48 mm (without ring); Weight: 20.0 g.
- Lot 25: Knight Habits. OTE/CV. Set of four medals from private manufacturers, two from the Order of D.
- Lot 26: "Necklace for Knight. OTE/COL3.1. Necklace with 20 sets of towers and connecting rings, silver (without swords).
- Lot 27: "Duchess of Lafões, Royal Order of Ladies of Santa Isabel. Oval medal hanging from the loop to the chest,
- Lot 28: "Duchess of Cadaval, Royal Order of Ladies of Santa Isabel. Oval medal hanging from the silk band, single-sided,
- Lot 29: "Royal Order of the Ladies of Santa Isabel. Bulged oval medal, pendant on the silk band, in gilt silver,
- Lot 30: "Royal Order of the Ladies of Santa Isabel. Bulged oval medal hanging from the silk band, in silver,
- Lot 31: "Duchess of Lafões, Royal Order of the Ladies of Santa Isabel. Medal hanging from the silk band,
- Lot 32: "Set of a medal and a plaque of Christ 032 a, b – Military Order of Christ, set of Grand Cross insignia,
- Lot 34: "Military Order of Avis. Bulged oval Grand Cross pendant, period 1808-1810, with suspension ring, finely chiseled edge,
- Lot 35: "Military Order of Avis. Plaque of Grand Cross, period 1808-1810,
- Lot 36: "Military Order of Avis. Plaque of Grand Cross or Commander, period 1808-1810, made on the chest,
- Lot 37: "DIVISÃO REALISTA DE BRAGANÇA, 1823. Oval insignia, in silver,
- Lot 38: "Gorjeira or Service Collar of a general officer of the Royal Marine Brigade of the Portuguese Navy from the end of
- Lot 39: Decorations of an Army officer serving overseas * Two Medals for Services Abroad, silver grade, created on January 11,
- Lot 40: Royal letter signed by D. Filipe II, dated Lisbon, 06.12.1598, granting privileges to Lopo Barreto Picanço,
- Lot 41: Royal letter from Philip II, of Portugal, Lisbon, 05/08/1602,
- Lot 42: Carta régia de D. João IV, de nomeação de Mateus Afonso Soares, no cargo de Provedor dos Resíduos da cidade de Lisboa,
- Lot 43: Dispensation permit, license and confirmation of the marriage contract between D. Inês Maria de Alarcão,
- Lot 44: Royal letter granting noble status to António Pinto de Miranda, dated August 31, 1695. Signed by D.
- Lot 45: Royal letter signed by D. Pedro II, dated Lisbon, 06/04/1699,
- Lot 46: Royal letter from D. João V, appointing Mateus Afonso Soares, as Waste Ombudsman for the city of Lisbon,
- Lot 47: Letter signed by King D. João V of Portugal. Lisbon, 06/01/1743, addressed to Prince Dom Carlos (D. Carlos VII,
- Lot 48: Royal Letter signed by King D. José I, Lisbon, 29.03.1758. Doing the favor of Dom Luiz Ignácio de Atayde,
- Lot 49: Royal letter signed by King D. José I, dated from the Palácio de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda, on 06.Jun.1760,
- Lot 50: «Letter because Your Mag.de Institutes and Confirms, and considers as Instituted, and Confirmed, Cr.
- Lot 51: License signed by Queen D. Maria I, dated Lisbon, 10/19/1787. Doing a favor to Bachelor José Ricardo Godinho Valdês,
- Lot 52: License from Queen D. Maria I, dated August 3, 1798, signed by Prince Regent D. João,
- Lot 53: Manuscript with autograph signature of D. João, Prince Regent, Palace of Queluz, September 28, 1795, ordering Dr.
- Lot 54: Royal letter dated Lisbon, 25.01.1802, from Prince Regent D. João, of Portugal, addressed to Prince D. Fernando (D.
- Lot 55: Royal License from D. João, Prince Regent, Lisbon, 28.06.1805,
- Lot 56: Letter patent, dated January 31, 1827, with white seal with embossing with royal arms of Portugal,
- Lot 57: Royal letter from D. Maria II, written at Paço das Necessidades, and dated September 26, 1836,
- Lot 58: Letter of appointment, by Queen D. Maria II, of clerk and notary for the Mangualde trial, from Bernardo Ribeiro Trovão.
- Lot 59: Letter from D. Maria II, Lisbon, 22.04.1839, for the sale at public auction of some houses on Rua dos Caetanos,
- Lot 60: Royal Charter dated 29.01.1840,
- Lot 61: Letter patent from D. Maria II, dated April 15, 1852, naming João António da Silva Ribeiro,
- Lot 62: Letter signed by King Fernando II, of Portugal, sent from Palácio das Necessidades, Lisbon, on 02/02/1852,
- Lot 63: License by which His Majesty King D. Pedro V grants license so that part of the assets of the morgues of which D.
- Lot 64: License by which His Majesty King D.
- Lot 65: Royal letter from D. Luís I, dated August 3, 1866, granting the Military Order of Our Lady of Conceição de Vila Viçosa,
- Lot 66: Royal letter from D. Luís I, issued at the Paço de Belém, and dated September 4, 1867.
- Lot 67: Royal letter from D. Luís I, dated from the Paço de Belém, on December 2, 1867,
- Lot 68: Royal letter signed by D. Luís I, dated Paço da Ajuda, 26.01.1870,
- Lot 69: Alvará do Rei D. Luís I, dirigido ao Marquês de Ficalho (António José de Mello Breyner Telles da Silva,
- Lot 70: Royal letter signed by D. Luís I, dated Paço da Ajuda, 01/05/1882,
- Lot 71: Royal letter from D. Luís I, written at Paço d’ Ajuda, and dated February 23, 1883,
- Lot 72: Royal letter with seal of D. Carlos I, and seal with royal arms, dated Paço, 29.10.1903.
- Lot 73: Handwritten letter with the autograph signature of El-Rei D. Carlos, sent from Paço da Ajuda, on September 28, 1894,
- Lot 74: Letter patent appointing Colonel of the Corps of Military Doctors, dated from Palácio das Necessidades, on January 4,
- Lot 75: Title with autograph signature of D. Manuel II, Paço, August 12, 1909, appointing José Maria Ludovice,
- Lot 76: Letter patent from D. Maria II, appointing Captain of the Infantry Regiment nº 7, to António Joaquim Ribeiro,
- Lot 77: Military patent letter from King D. Fernando, King Regent by El-King D. Pedro V, dated February 26, 1855,
- Lot 78: Letter of promotion to Second Lieutenant of the Navy, with handwritten signatures from El-Rei D.
- Lot 79: Letter of Military Patent from King D. Luís, dated November 22, 1864, promoting the First Lieutenant of the Navy,
- Lot 80: Letter patent from King D. Carlos, dated April 4, 1891, promoting Rear Admiral Rodrigo Augusto Teixeira Pinha.
- Lot 81: Letter of promotion to 1st Lieutenant of the Navy, with handwritten signatures of El-King D.
- Lot 82: Letter patent promoting the position of Captain Lieutenant of the Navy with handwritten signature of El-Rei D.
- Lot 83: Carta Patente de 1º Tenente da Armada assinada por Bernardino Machado, como Presidente da República,
- Lot 84: Military Order of Avis. Commander's Diploma, signed by António José d’Almeida,
- Lot 85: Diploma of the Military Order of Avis awarding the Degree of Knight.
- Lot 86: Portugal - Silver 1715. D. João V - MCDDXV, Silver. JOANNES V.D.G.PORTUGALI AE REX. MDCCXV; See: NECTIT ET FIRMAT.
- Lot 87: Portugal - D. Maria I and Pedro III, AE.
- Lot 88: Portugal - Maria I and Pedro III, AE 1779, Comemorativa da fundação da Igreja do Santíssimo Coração de Jesus. Anv.
- Lot 89: Portugal - Silver 1812. Enameled Cross. D. João P.R. 1812.35 mm, 12.93g.
- Lot 90: Portugal - ND Silver. Medal Essay - D. João VI. Uniface Silver. With the Portrait of D. João VI in relief. 33 mm,
- Lot 91: Portugal - Copper 1833. D. Maria II. Anv. D. MARY II QUEEN OF PORTUGAL; See. GLORIA SALUS PATRIA LIBERTAS. 36 mm,
- Lot 92: Portugal - Copper 1861. D. PEDRO V. Gerard F. Anv. D. PEDRO GOES TO THE MERITS. Rev.
- Lot 93: Portugal - Silver 1863. D. Luís I, Molarinho. Rev. BRAGA AGRICOLA EXHIBITION, 1863, TO MERIT, inside a laurel wreath.
- Lot 94: Portugal - Copper 1826, Borja Freire. D. Pedro IV. Bust of Minerva with helmet. 38 mm, 22.64g. Rare. Superb.
- Lot 95: Portugal - Copper 1864. D. Luís I. Anv: GRATITUDE AND RESPECT/FORTUNE AND WORK;
- Lot 96: Portugal - Copper 1864. D. Luís I. Anv: Molarinho F.
- Lot 97: PORTUGAL. International Exhibition in Porto Silver Medal, 1865. Lisbon Mint. By C. Wiener. Diameter: 58mm.
- Lot 98: Portugal - Tin 1867; D. PEDRO IV A CIDADE DO PORTO; GRAVADA E EIMPRIMIDA NA FABRICA SOCIEDADE AURIFICIA / 1867. 43 mm,
- Lot 99: Portugal - Tin 1867; A LUIZ DE CAMOES A PATRIA RECONHECIDA; Ver: IX OUTUBRO MDCCCLXVII MONUM. INAUG. EM LISBOA. 56 mm,
- Lot 100: Portugal - Copper - 1875 - Molarinho F. - Commemorative of the Inauguration of the Minho Railway; Rare; Lamas 182;
- Lot 101: Portugal - Copper - 1877. Molarinho F.
- Lot 102: Portugal - Copper - 1879 - Frederico Augusto de Campos - Dedicated to Barbieri and Commemorative of the Inauguration
- Lot 103: Portugal - Tin - 1882 - Commemoration of the Centenary of the Death of the Marquis of Pombal; 50.5mm, 41g; Good VF
- Lot 104: Portugal - Silver - 1884 - F.A.C. - D.
- Lot 105: Portugal - Silver - 1888 - Agricultural Exhibition on Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon 1888; 50mm, 63.26g. XF
- Lot 106: Portugal - Copper 1885 - Single face proofs Copper - C.L.
- Lot 107: Portugal - Silver 1889 - ROYAL LICENSE FROM REAL COMPANHIA VINICOLA DO NORTE; D. LUIS I. 38 mm, 31.26g. Superb. Rare.
- Lot 108: Portugal - Silver 1877, Molarinho. Horticola Agricola Exhibition at Plácio de Cristal in Porto. 40mm, 42.09g. Good VF
- Lot 109: Portugal - Tin 1880, Freire F. Commemoration of the Tercentenary of Camões. 41 mm, XF.
- Lot 110: Portugal - Copper 1882, Maia. Marquez de Pombal; The Students of Lisbon May 8, 1882. 34 mm, 20.24g. XF
- Lot 111: Portugal - Copper 1884 F.A.G.; D. Luiz I de Portugal Protector da Expozição;
- Lot 112: Portugal - Brass proof of medal commemorating the inauguration of the monument to Camões. Uniface. 60 mm, 58.22g.
- Lot 113: Portugal - Silver 1888.
- Lot 114: Portugal - Copper 1889. Medal commemorating the exhibition of dogs,
- Lot 115: Portugal - Silver ND, H.C.F.
- Lot 116: Portugal - ND Silver. Commemorative of the Porto Municipal Council's Popular Singing School. 39mm, 40.91g. XF.
- Lot 117: Portugal - Copper 1894. Commemorative of the Insular and Colonial Exhibition, at Palácio de Cristal in Porto 60 mm,
- Lot 118: Portugal - Copper 1894. Commemorating the centenary of Infante D. Henrique 1394 - 1894. 60 mm, 116g. Superb
- Lot 120: Portugal - Silver 1894. Pilgrimage to Sameiro. May 20, 1894, Braga. 33mm. 12.84g. Rare. XF.
- Lot 121: Portugal - Copper 1895. 1st International Catholic Congress in Lisbon. 52mm. 52g. XF.
- Lot 122: Portugal - Copper ND. Lisbon School of Fine Arts. 39mm. 27.25 g. XF.
- Lot 123: Portugal - Tin 1898. Visit of Queen D. Amélia to Viséu. 28mm. 15.93g. MBC. Rare.
- Lot 124: Portugal - Bronze 1901. Queen D. Amélia. Visit to the Azores.
- Lot 125: Portugal - Bronze 1901. D. Carlos I. Visit to the Azores.
- Lot 126: Portugal - Silver Essay 1908, Topázio. Rehearsal for the medal of D. Carlos and D. Améllia. 33mm. 13.47g. XF. Rare
- Lot 127: Portugal - Brass assay 1908, Topázio. Rehearsal for the medal of D. Carlos and D. Améllia. 33mm. 13.47g. XF. Rare
- Lot 128: Portugal - Silver 1904. National pilgrimage to Sameiro12.6.1904. Braga. 33mm. 12.36g. XF. Scarce.
- Lot 129: Portugal - Copper 1904. Crystal Palace, Agricultural Exhibition 1903-1904. 50mm. 46.54g. XF.
- Lot 130: Portugal - Silver 1905. Banco Fernandes Magalhães, Porto. 40mm. 30.50g. Superb. In original box. Rare.
- Lot 131: Portugal - Silver 1905. Banco Fernandes Magalhães, Porto. 40mm. 30.50g. Superb. In original box. Rare.
- Lot 132: Portugal - Silver 1910. Portuguese Republic. Military medal, exemplary behavior. 30 mm, 22.52g. Good Very Fine.
- Lot 133: Portugal - Silver 1926. Portuguese Republic Public Security. Humanity Homeland Duty Dedication Altruism. 30 mm, 22.00g.
- Lot 134: Portugal - lot 2 medals, copper 1834. D. Pedro IV and D. Maria II. Freedom campaigns.
- Lot 135: Portugal - Silver 1913, R.P. Mayer. Agricultural and livestock exhibition in Luanda, Angola. 50 mm, 50.66g. XF
- Lot 136: Portugal - Silver 1915. National Shooting Competition, Lisbon. 29 mm, 12.06g. Good VF
- Lot 137: Portugal - Silver 1932. Futebol Clube do Porto, Rugby Champion 1931-1932. Good VF Rare.
- Lot 138: Portugal - ND Silver. To the Porto Volunteer Firefighters. 31mm, 17.56g. XF. Rare
- Lot 139: Portgal - Silver 1905. Bank Fernandes Magalhães. To the founder António Joaquim Fernandes Magalhães. 38mm, 26.29g. XF.
- Lot 140: Portgal - SiCopperlver 1905. Bank Fernandes Magalhães. To the founder António Joaquim Fernandes Magalhães. 38mm,
- Lot 141: Portugal - Silver 1953. International Philatelic Exhibition Commemorating the 1st Centenary of Portuguese stamps.
- Lot 142: Portugal - Essay Aluminium. Uniface ND, Molarinho's last work. Joaquim Rodrigo Pinto. Good 51 mm, 11.27g. VF. Rare.
- Lot 143: Portugal - Copper 1936, Fragoso. 10th Anniversary Estado Novo. 34 mm, 17.96g. In box.
- Lot 144: Portugal - Copper 1985, Isabel Branco INCM. VI Centenary of the Battle of Aljubarrota 1385-1985. 90 mm, 305.60g. XF
- Lot 145: Austria - Copper 1779. Maria Theresa, by T van Berckel. On the construction of the Palace of Justice in Brussels.
- Lot 146: Brazil - Copper 1892 A. Desaide. Elizabeth the Redeemer. 30 mm, 11.86g. XF. Rare.
- Lot 147: Brazil - Silver 1900. Pedro Alvares Cabral. Discovery of Brazil. 50 mm, 45.18g. Rare.
- Lot 148: Brazil - Cobre 1900. Association of commercial employees in Rio de Janeiro. 45 mm, 43.07g. XF.
- Lot 149: Brazil - Copper 1908. National Exhibition Rio de Janeiro.
- Lot 150: Brazil - Copper 1966. III Luso-Brazilian Sports Games. 50 mm, 26.78g. Good VF.
- Lot 151: Belgium - Copper 1838. FREEMASONRY Medal, GOB, Mac:. Will God live?