{"product_id":"konvolut-bilder-co-und-messjacke-adalbert-von-preussen-ca-1908","title":"Collection of pictures \u0026 co. and mess jacket, Adalbert of Prussia, c. 1908","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Collection of Prince Adalbert of Prussia – Cabinet Cards, Postcard \u0026amp; Personal Documents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003ecollection\u003c\/strong\u003e includes \u003cstrong\u003efour cabinet cards of Prince Adalbert of Prussia\u003c\/strong\u003e, two of which are \u003cstrong\u003epersonally signed\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003ephotographers' names\u003c\/strong\u003e are featured on each of the reverse sides, further strengthening the \u003cstrong\u003eprovenance\u003c\/strong\u003e. The collection is complemented by a \u003cstrong\u003epress photo from the French region\u003c\/strong\u003e, in which Adalbert wears a \u003cstrong\u003emess jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e very similar to the one offered here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePhotographs from the Imperial Era \u0026amp; Second World War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo further \u003cstrong\u003ephotographs\u003c\/strong\u003e show him as a \u003cstrong\u003esoldier in the Second World War\u003c\/strong\u003e, while another image likely dates from the \u003cstrong\u003elate Imperial era\u003c\/strong\u003e. A \u003cstrong\u003emailed postcard\u003c\/strong\u003e shows Prince Adalbert together with his wife, \u003cstrong\u003ePrincess Adelheid of Saxe-Meiningen\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePersonal Documents \u0026amp; Wax Seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ensemble is rounded off by a \u003cstrong\u003epersonally written letter with envelope\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as an additional \u003cstrong\u003eenvelope with his red wax seal\u003c\/strong\u003e – a particularly expressive detail of \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian family correspondence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotographs and personal documents of Prince Adalbert are extremely rare, as he led a withdrawn life throughout his years. This collection therefore offers a rare opportunity to acquire a cohesive and historically valuable set from his personal circle. The frames are not included in the scope of delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour \u003cstrong\u003ecabinet photographs of Prince Adalbert of Prussia\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two of them are \u003cstrong\u003ehand‑signed\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003ephotographers’ names\u003c\/strong\u003e are noted on the reverse. A \u003cstrong\u003epress photograph\u003c\/strong\u003e, likely from the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican or English press\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this photo he is wearing a \u003cstrong\u003emess jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e similar to the one offered for sale here. Two photographs show him as a \u003cstrong\u003esoldier in the Second World War\u003c\/strong\u003e; one image is likely of earlier date and still from the \u003cstrong\u003eImperial period\u003c\/strong\u003e. A \u003cstrong\u003emailed postcard\u003c\/strong\u003e shows him together with his wife, \u003cstrong\u003ePrincess Adelheid of Saxe‑Meiningen\u003c\/strong\u003e. A \u003cstrong\u003epersonally written letter\u003c\/strong\u003e with its envelope and an additional envelope with his \u003cstrong\u003ered wax seal\u003c\/strong\u003e complete the set. \u003cstrong\u003ePhotographs and documents of Prince Adalbert\u003c\/strong\u003e are very rare, as he always lived a very \u003cstrong\u003eprivate and withdrawn life. The frames are not included in the delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant \u003cstrong\u003emess jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e with matching \u003cstrong\u003ewaistcoat\u003c\/strong\u003e from the estate of \u003cstrong\u003ePrince Adalbert of Prussia\u003c\/strong\u003e (1884–1948) dates from the year \u003cstrong\u003e1908\u003c\/strong\u003e and embodies the high quality of courtly and maritime formal attire of the early 20th century. Made of the finest quality dark blue cloth, the jacket features black \u003cstrong\u003esilk trim on the lapels\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as a front double-breasted with gilded, crowned \u003cstrong\u003eanchor buttons of the “Imperial Yacht Club (KYC)”\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two side pockets and a smooth black \u003cstrong\u003esilk lining\u003c\/strong\u003e emphasize the exquisite workmanship. Inside the collar is a hand-embroidered, crowned \u003cstrong\u003eowner's label\u003c\/strong\u003e with the monogram \u003cstrong\u003e“A”\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming the direct attribution to Prince Adalbert. The accompanying waistcoat is made of the same high-quality material and displays the same masterful craftsmanship. Small tears and repairs in the white sleeve lining as well as slight traces of wear and age attest to its authentic use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrince Adalbert, third son of Emperor Wilhelm II, received his military education on the \u003cstrong\u003ePrinzeninsel\u003c\/strong\u003e and in the \u003cstrong\u003ePrince's House of Plön Castle\u003c\/strong\u003e. On \u003cstrong\u003eMay 31, 1894\u003c\/strong\u003e, he joined the \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Navy\u003c\/strong\u003e and later attended the \u003cstrong\u003eNaval Academy in Kiel\u003c\/strong\u003e, where he was trained as a naval officer. The present mess jacket corresponds to the typical cut around \u003cstrong\u003e1908\u003c\/strong\u003e: a short \u003cstrong\u003edinner jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e ending at waist height, which was worn at festive evening events in both naval circles and among the nobility. 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