Lot 5145* - ibid157 Mobilier, Pendules, Varia, Sculptures, Tapis - online only - mardi, 31. mars 2026, 9h30
CHAMBERLAIN'S KEY WITH THE COAT OF ARMS OF MAXIMILIAN JOSEPH III, ELECTOR OF BAVARIA (1745–1777)
Bavaria, probably 18th century.
Gilt and chiseled bronze. Round head with electoral hat and Bavarian coat of arms framed by acanthus leaves and scrolls. Shoulder decorated with an Order chain, animal figures, and leaves. Later, round, hollow shaft and bit.
H 12 cm.
Provenance:
See a similar example in the British Museum (inv. No. 1888,1201.61) and another key in a private collection in: Jean-Josef Brunner: Der Schlüssel im Wandel der Zeit. Berne/Stuttgart 1988, p. 165.
Conditionreport:
- Gilding rubbed<br>- Shaft and bit corroded CHF 300 / 500 | (€ 310 / 520)
Vendu pour CHF 375 (frais inclus)