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Possibly, Lauchhammer foundry, Germany, est. 1725

Clasp

Ring

Freiberg in Saxony

Pendant with Portrait Medallion of Friedrich August I, King of Saxony (1750-1827; 1806 King)

George Washington (1732-99), American General and First President of the United States

Heinrich Duke of Saxony (1473-1541; ruled from 1539 as Heinrich the Pius); 300 Years of the Reformation in Dresden

Calling Card

The name on the calling card refers to Carl Friedrich Plattner (1800-1858), professor of metallurgy at the Freiburg Mining Akademie from 1842 to 1856.

Heinrich Heine (?; 1797-1856), German Poet and Journalist

Pendant Medallion with Portrait of Friedrich August I, King of Saxony (1750-1827; 1806 King)

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