拍品专文
The Key, with its ornate bow and tassel, was (and in many cases remains) the distinctive emblem of the office of Chamberlain, whose principal duty was to arrange and control access to the Sovereign.
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1854-71
细节
A FINELY MADE GILT-METAL NAPOLEON III CHAMBERLAIN'S KEY
1854-71
In silver-gilt, the top in the form of an eagle within a crowned wreath with the bee below, the lower shank plain, together with the correct tassels with bullions unconfined, suspended from a bow coloured gold and light green
Key 7½in. high; bow assembly (including tassels) 6in. high
1854-71
In silver-gilt, the top in the form of an eagle within a crowned wreath with the bee below, the lower shank plain, together with the correct tassels with bullions unconfined, suspended from a bow coloured gold and light green
Key 7½in. high; bow assembly (including tassels) 6in. high