{"product_id":"silberrahmen-zur-silberhochzeit-von-friedrich-franz-iv-alexandra-von-hannover-r-ratfisch","title":"Silver frame for the silver wedding anniversary of Friedrich Franz IV \u0026 Alexandra of Hanover, R. Ratfisch, 1929","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\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eSilver frame for the silver wedding anniversary of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. and Alexandra of Hanover\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eMemento from the circle of the Grand Ducal House of Mecklenburg-Schwerin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1904, \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. of Mecklenburg-Schwerin\u003c\/strong\u003e (April 9, 1882 in Palermo – November 17, 1945 in Flensburg) married \u003cstrong\u003ePrincess Alexandra of Hanover and Cumberland\u003c\/strong\u003e (September 29, 1882 at Schloss Ort near Gmunden – August 30, 1963 at Schloss Glücksburg). Alexandra came from the \u003cstrong\u003eHouse of Hanover\u003c\/strong\u003e and became the last \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin\u003c\/strong\u003e through her marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eSilver wedding anniversary of the Grand Ducal couple in 1929\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwenty-five years after their wedding, the couple celebrated their \u003cstrong\u003esilver wedding anniversary\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1929. For this significant anniversary, mementos and commemorative gifts were presented to members of the House of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, as well as to relatives and close friends of the princely house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esilver picture frame\u003c\/strong\u003e offered here shows the couple in an oval medallion and is directly connected to this festive occasion. Such representative mementos document the bonds within the European ruling houses and were often presented as personal gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eMade by court jeweler R. Ratfisch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe frame's manufacturer is particularly noteworthy. \u003cstrong\u003eR. Ratfisch\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the renowned Berlin jewelers and court suppliers of the imperial era. The company produced high-quality silver and precious metal pieces for the upper middle class as well as for members of the German high nobility. Ratfisch's pieces are distinguished by their meticulous craftsmanship and elegant, understated design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilver pieces by \u003cstrong\u003eR. Ratfisch\u003c\/strong\u003e are now rarely found on the art market and are particularly sought after when they have a direct connection to the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman imperial house\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman federal princes\u003c\/strong\u003e, or significant historical figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eRare collector's item with aristocratic provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis high-quality \u003cstrong\u003esilver frame\u003c\/strong\u003e combines artistic craftsmanship with exceptional historical significance. Its connection to the \u003cstrong\u003esilver wedding anniversary of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. and Alexandra of Hanover\u003c\/strong\u003e, its manufacture by the Berlin \u003cstrong\u003ecourt jeweler R. 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