Revolutionary jewel, King Gustav III, cravat pin, gold and enamel,
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Oval with a crowned G in gold against blue enamel, along with the text: "D. 19 & 21 AUGUST A : 1772." Linked is a later pin of gold set with an agate intaglio depicting a man's profile, stamped IM 1811.
revolutionary monogram 1772 + Intaglio in agate, stamped 1811
Provenance
By repute gifted to Otto Vilhelm Montgomery (1768-1837) was in 1934 with his great-grandson, Professor Artur Edvard Vestberg (1859-1935). Thereafter by descent.
Literature
Mentioned with an image in an article in Svenska Dagbladet, 17 January 1934.
Heribert Seitz: Souvenirer och politik år 1772, i RIG 1949:3, sid 97 -111.
More information
The dates refer to the coup d'état on 19 August and the adoption of the constitution on 21 August 1772. Gustav III chose to distribute jewels and rings to various individuals who had supported him during the revolution. Swedes who wanted to show their approval of the revolution could tie a white handkerchief around their left upper arm. The design of the auction's brooch closely relates to the rings that were given.