{"product_id":"anstecknadel-aus-gold-der-herzoglichen-familie-sachsen-meiningen-ca-1890","title":"Gold lapel pin of the ducal House of Saxe-Meiningen, c. 1890","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eGold brooch from the ducal family of Saxe-Meiningen, circa 1890\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eFine goldsmith work from the circle of Duchess Charlotte of Saxe-Meiningen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExceptional \u003cstrong\u003ebrooch made of 585 gold (14 carats)\u003c\/strong\u003e from the circle of the ducal family of \u003cstrong\u003eSaxe-Meiningen\u003c\/strong\u003e. The filigree brooch was probably created around \u003cstrong\u003e1890\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be attributed to the immediate circle of \u003cstrong\u003eDuchess Charlotte of Saxe-Meiningen\u003c\/strong\u003e, born \u003cstrong\u003ePrincess Victoria Elisabeth Augusta Charlotte of Prussia\u003c\/strong\u003e (1860–1919).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVictoria was a daughter of the future Emperor Frederick III and sister of Emperor Wilhelm II. Through her marriage to Duke Bernhard III, she became a member of the ducal house of Saxe-Meiningen. Jewelry from her circle is rarely found on the market and represents significant evidence of German court and family history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eOriginal case by court goldsmith Carl Bleyer in Meiningen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original case is particularly interesting. On the outside of the lid, beneath a crown, is the following inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarl Bleyer · Court Goldsmith · Meiningen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe title \u003cstrong\u003eCourt Goldsmith\u003c\/strong\u003e indicates the jeweler's special status as a supplier to the ducal court of Saxe-Meiningen. Such court suppliers enjoyed high esteem and crafted jewelry, orders, and precious gifts for members of the high nobility and the ruling house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eMonogram beneath ducal crown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the end of the gold brooch is the monogram \u003cstrong\u003e“VSM”\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath a crown. The initials can be interpreted as a reference to \u003cstrong\u003eSaxe-Meiningen\u003c\/strong\u003e and give the piece of jewelry a particularly personal and collectible character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine craftsmanship and elegant design reflect the high quality of the goldsmith work created for members of the German high nobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eDimensions and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 585 gold (14 carats)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of creation:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 1890\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength of the gold brooch:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions of the case:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 9 × 2 × 3 cm (measured at the widest point)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonogram:\u003c\/strong\u003e VSM beneath crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e original with the inscription “Carl Bleyer · Court Goldsmith · Meiningen”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e very good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eRare collectible from the German high nobility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exceptional piece of \u003cstrong\u003eimperial and ducal history\u003c\/strong\u003e documenting the connection between the \u003cstrong\u003eHouse of Hohenzollern\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Duchy of \u003cstrong\u003eSaxe-Meiningen\u003c\/strong\u003e. Particularly interesting for collectors of the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecourt jewelers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecourt suppliers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSaxe-Meiningen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePrussia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003enoble jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric gold jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eroyal memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55409565434193,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/08-Anstecknadel-Gold-Sachsen-Meiningen-1890.jpg?v=1792595753","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.com\/en\/products\/anstecknadel-aus-gold-der-herzoglichen-familie-sachsen-meiningen-ca-1890","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}