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Silver trowel

Silver trowel used by Christian VI when laying the foundation-stone of Christiansborg Palace in 1733. Later used by Frederik VII when laying the foundation-stone of St. John’s Church in Nørrebro in 1856.

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Landing-stage; silver model

Silver model showing a landing-stage build for the occasion of Christian VI’s visit in Bergen, Norway, in 1733. Made by the goldsmith Johannes Müller in Bergen 1734.

Jewel box of gilt silver

Jewel box of gilt silver, ornamented with about two thousand small diamonds. The box was made in Augsburg, c. 1680. Supposedly a present from the subsequent Queen Anne of England, to her mother-in-law, Queen Sophie Amalie.

1725-1750

The conclusion of the Great Nordic War in 1720 was the beginning of a long Danish period of peace. Christian VI succeeded Frederik IV in 1730, and his was the first reign during which Denmark was not at war.

Frederik VII

Frederik VII was the King of Denmark from 1848; son of Christian VIII and Charlotte Frederikke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. He was married three times but had no heirs.