Imperial Germany
Hesse-Cassel - Chamberlain's Key Frederic II
Description
Dieser prachtvolle Kammerherrenschlüssel besteht aus vergoldeter Bronze. Der Schlüssel verfügt über das "F"-Monogramm in Laubdekoration welches von einer hessischen Krone überlagert wird.
Friedrich II. (14. August 1720 - 31. Oktober 1785) war von 1760 bis 1785 Landgraf von Hessen-Kassel. Er regierte als aufgeklärter Despot und sammelte Geld, indem er seine Soldaten an Großbritannien vermietete, um den amerikanischen Revolutionskrieg zu unterstützen. Er kombinierte Aufklärungsideen mit christlichen Werten, Kameralistenplänen für die zentrale Kontrolle der Wirtschaft und einem militaristischen Ansatz für die internationale Diplomatie.
This beautiful chamberlain’s key is made from gilded bronze. The key features the “F” monogram within foliage decoration and a superimposed pierced Hessian crown.
Frederick II (August 14, 1720 –October 31, 1785) was Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel) from 1760 to 1785. He ruled as an enlightened despot and raised money by renting soldiers to Great Britain to help fight the American Revolutionary War. He combined Enlightenment ideas with Christian values, cameralist plans for central control of the economy, and a militaristic approach toward international diplomacy.
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A chamberlain's key was a rank insignia at the princely court.
Chamberlains were high-ranking noblemen who were appointed to princely courts for direct service to the ruler. They wore a key as a sign of their dignity. This key was often still silvered and actually fit on the door locks of the princely apartments in the 17th century. Since the 18th century, however this has been transformed into a symbolic, magnificent rank badge made of gilded bronze. Its large, richly decorated thigh is provided with the monogram or coat of arms of the employer/ruler. It was worn on a ribbon over the shoulder or on the right hip between two golden buttons and trimmings. The dignity could be awarded several times to different persons at the same time. The chamberlain keys were personally awarded decorations.
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