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Danish jeweler, early 1860s
A minor 14k gold gentleman's pocket watch chain medallion, of circular form, front with a portrait photograph anno 1866 of Princess Dagmar of Denmark on the occasion of her engagement with Tsarevich Alexander Nikolaevich of Russia, on the reverse a lock of her hair. Denmark, early 1860s. H. incl. loop 1.9 cm. Diam. 1.3 cm.
Princess Dagmar of Denmark, the future Tsaritsa Maria Feodorovna of Russia (1847–1928), was engaged to Tsarevich Alexander Nikolaevich, the future Tsar Alexander III of Russia, in Denmark 1866. The portrait in the medallion was the official engagement photograph and among others used for a postcard.
A gentleman's pocket watch chain medallion like this was very personal. Though, it is not verified, the medallion must clearly be a present from Princess Dagmar to somebody very close to her. E.g., it could quite obviously be her father, King Christian IX of Denmark, who could wear it in memory of his daughter, when she was soon going to leave the family home.
Provenance: Acquired by present owner in Denmark four years ago.
Condition report on request. Please contact: russian@bruun-rasmussen.dk
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The submission of bids on this lot number requires the prior registration of a valid debit/credit card, presentation of photo ID and the payment of a deposit of 50.000 DKK on request. Registration of debit/credit card, photo ID and deposit is due no later than Friday 27 November. Please contact Bruun Rasmussen regarding this via email: bids@bruun-rasmussen.dk or tel.: +45 8818 1013.
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Russian art, 7 December 2020