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1676 Friedrich von Arenstorff Intaglio Fob wax Seal Rock Crystal Silver
$10,000
£7,556.67
€8,726.10
CA$13,973.49
A$15,504.77
CHF 8,121.73
MX$190,130.04
NOK 103,305.60
SEK 97,516.08
DKK 65,076
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About the Item
Unique 17th century fob pendant in silver mount with 3 seals carved in solid rock crystal,in original wood and leather case box that used to belong to Friedrich von Arensdorff (1626–1689),a man of remarkable destiny,notable member of noble family von Arenstorff who used to command both Swedish and Danish Armies.
He started his career in the Swedish Army in Poland in 1645 and took part in the siege of Copenhagen in 1660. In 1661 he went into Danish pay. He commanded the Royal Danish Army at the Battle of Lund in 1676. In 1678 he commanded the Danish army in South Sweden again but failed to save the trapped Danish army at Kristianstad he was sentenced to death with loss of title,land and property,but reprieved by the King of Denmark.
In 1688,one year before his death he was made Supreme Commander of the whole Danish Army.
Arenstorff, also Arnstorff, is the name of a German family in the ancient nobility of Brandenburg from the Uckermark ,first time in the records on 29 September 1306 with Ludolf de Arndesdorp.
Coat of Arms : in blue three silver lilies,accompanied by silver portcullises,six growing out of the top edge on the sides and three from the bottom edge of the shield. On the helmet arises a gold-crowned bear .
The fob hangs from a silver repousse spinner, which is riveted into the side of the rock quartz.
The corners and edges of the rock quartz are faceted to catch the light, giving it a prism-like effect and each side has a different, intricately hand carved intaglio.The images include 3 coat of arms of noble family von Arenstorff.
One is especially remarkable,with a man in a small boat at high seas with a small cloud on the horizon, with von Arenstorff family motto carved above in French : " la providence l'ordonnera " ( Eng. " providence will order ")
I like it :)
Second depicts a coat of arms with two bears on the flanks with carved above spaced initials FV A that allows to positively Id and associate this pendant to Friedrich von Arensdorff.
Third seal is a simplified variation of the same coat of arms,too.
There were days when orders confirmed with these seals would directly predetermine the fates of many thousands of souls :(
Measurements: the entire piece hangs approximately 53mm long from the top of the "O" ring to the bottom edge of the spinner.The fob is 25 mm wide x 19 mm thick when measured from the side.Weight: 27.7 grams
Condition: Used a lot.Traces of old red wax,minor chips on the glass with no apparent damages to intaglios,one screw is likely to be an old bronze replacement.
About the case : it's a nice extra that makes this fob even more special.It has pressed ornamentations on the back side not shown on the images,one clearly show a flower with 5 petals,second is too worn off to say what it means.The fob is positioned a bit loose inside,regular horse riding would make the fob dangle inside the box,constant friction causing peculiar dark silver spot signs of wear on both leathery halves of interior.
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- Metal:
- Stone:
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- Weight:27.7 g
- Dimensions:Width: 0.99 in (25 mm)Depth: 0.75 in (19 mm)Length: 2.09 in (53 mm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Used a lot.Traces of old red wax,minor chips on the glass with no apparent damages to intaglios,one screw is likely to be an old bronze replacement.
- Seller Location:SE
- Reference Number:Seller: 1941.Crown.G830S.43gr1stDibs: LU3995226830752
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