Ballspenden from Vienna Austria
DC 105. A rare Ballspenden / Dance Card party favor depicting a photo of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Imperial Austro Hungarian Monarchy, son of Archduke Carl Ludwig. Archduke Ferdinand he was to become Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Archduke Ferdinand was assasinated at Sarajevo the event that may have been the catalist for the beginning of World War One. This item had a candy attached to the back side originally and that foil covered candy is missing. Size: 3.5" x 3". The original photo is framed in a bright gold brass frame surrounded by period ribbon and netting. Condition: the photo is clear and in good condition. The image is sharp; the foil covered candy is gone. This item could have been also a christmas tree ornament. This rare Austro Hungarian Collectible dates from around 1900 and is an original item, not a reproduction. Very few of these come on the market today. Price: $450.00.
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