  We report the results of $^{7}$Li nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) studies of
LiVGe$_{2}$O$_{6}$, a quasi one--dimensional spin $S = 1$ model system, at low
temperatures. Our data, including NMR spectra and the temperature dependence of
the spin-lattice relaxation rate $T_{1}^{-1}$, indicate a first order phase
transition to occur at $T_{c}\simeq 23$ K. The NMR response of
LiVGe$_{2}$O$_{6}$ below $T_{c}$ suggests that the ordered phase is
antiferromagnetic and has unusual features. Possible reasons for this
unexpected behavior are discussed.
