Chain of the Order of St Michael with Case

anonymous, 1662

When is something a necklace and when is it a chain? Societies, such as orders of knights, guilds or municipal governments, often presented their leaders or important members with a chain, bestowing power and authority on the wearer. This one belonged to Cornelis Lampsins, whose colonial venture in Tobago earned him membership of the Order of Saint Michael in France.

  • Artwork typecase
  • Object numberNG-384-B
  • Dimensionswidth 35 cm x height 4 cm x depth 11.5 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Chain of the Order of St Michael with Case

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-384-B

  • Description

    Foedraal bij keten van de Orde van St. Michel. Langwerpig doosje met versiering en sluiting.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, France

  • Dating

    1662

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    width 35 cm x height 4 cm x depth 11.5 cm

This work is about

  • Person

  • Place

  • Period

    1650 - 1700

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Jonkheer W.A. van den Bosch Bequest, Doorn

  • Acquisition

    bequest 1956

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

    • G. Ploos van Amstel, ‘Unide venis, Ploos van Amstel? Verdichtsel en waarheid over een afstamming’, De Nederlandsche Leeuw 107 (1990), p. 177-283.
    • G. Sanders, ‘Un collier de l’Ordre Royal de Saint-Michel datant du XVIIe siècle, Ordres et Distinctions’, Bulletin de la Société des Amis du Musée National de la Légion d’Honneur et des Ordres de Chevalerie, 19 (2016), p. 100-117.

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