Chamberlain's key with the monogram of Maximilian I Joseph, King of Bavaria

1806–1826

Not on view

Functional and highly decorative, gilt bronze was used throughout the eighteenth-century interior. Ranging from hearth fittings and lighting to furniture mounts and hardware for door and windows. This key has a gilt-bronze bow with an openwork monogram formed by the letters M and J; it was a chambelain’s key with the monogram of Maximilian I Joseph, King of Bavaria (r. 1806–1826).

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Title: Chamberlain's key with the monogram of Maximilian I Joseph, King of Bavaria
Date: 1806–1826
Culture: German
Medium: Steel, gilded bronze
Dimensions: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Gilt Bronze
Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019
Object Number: 2019.283.146
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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