The Treasury's 3rd section (room I)

Here in the 3rd and final section of the Treasury, you will find the crown jewels, the royal regalia, the crowns of the absolute monarchs, as well as the queens' crowns.

The Crown Jewels and the Royal Regalia

The Crown Jewels

The Crown Jewels were founded by Queen Sophie Magdalene in her will in 1746. Subsequently, queens and princesses have added more and more to what we today know as the Danish Crown Jewels.

The Royal Regalia

The Royal Regalia includes the scepter, the orb, the coronation sword, and the anointing horn, all made of gold with enamel and precious stones. Originally, there were more Danish regalia, but some were sold by Christian II in 1523, and others by Christian IV in the 1620s. The most significant regalia is the crown of the absolute monarchs - also known as Christian V's crown. Unlike Christian IV's open crown, it is closed. The large sapphire on the front of the crown can be traced back to Frederik I.

Objects in the room

If you are physically at the museum, you can admire the outstanding objects and read more about them below.

Please note that these descriptions are brief and often without images. They serve as an additional resource for those who wish to gain more knowledge about each object, such as who created them, their origin, and significance.

  • 5398
    Heart-shaped vinaigrette of gold with Frederik V's monogram.
  • 5400
    Watch in locket of gold with enamelled flowers. From c. 1760.
  • 5402
    Vinaigrette of enamelled gold representing a shepherdess with a dog. Made by Nathaniel Falchengreen in Copenhagen, 1757.
  • 5404
    Gold box; in the lid, a relief in mother-of-pearl with portraits of the first twelve kings of the House of Oldenborg. Made after M.G. Arbiens medal commemorating the 300 years jubilee of the Royal House, 1749.
  • 5406
    Gold clock; on the dial relief portaits of the first twelve kings of the House of Oldenborg. Made in Copenhagen by the watchmaker Pierre Charlo in the mid-18th century.
  • 5408
    Sundial of partly gilt and enamelled silver, containing a spirit level, compass, perpetual calender and inscriptions by A. Holm. Present to Frederik V on the occasion of the 300 years jubilee of the Royal House in 1749?
  • 5410
    The Eider Cup of gold, made by Nicolai Langermann, 1751. Mounted plates with inscriptions and reliefs commemorating the Treaty of Frederiksborg in 1720 and the coronation of Queen Anna Sophie in 1721. The plates were made by Peter Klein and originate from a book binding, a 50th birthday present to Frederik IV from Anna Sophie Reventlow in 1721.
  • 5412
    Cup of Allegiance of gold, made by Nicolai Langermann in 1756. Mounted plates with inscriptions and reliefs commemorating Frederik IV's 50th birthday and the Pledge of Allegiance by the Schleswig Assembly in 1721. The plates were made by Peter Klein and originate from a book binding, a 50th birthday present to Frederik IV from Anna Sophie Reventlow in 1721.
  • 5414
    Covered cup of gold with inlaid medals of Frederik IV, Prince Jørgen and Queen Louise. Copenhagen, c. 1750.
  • 5416
    Agate box mounted with chased gold and studded with brilliants. France, c. 1740?
  • 5418
    The Insignia of the Order of the Elephant, set with diamonds, rubies and sapphires, and Frederik V's monogram. Made for Prince Frederik, the Heir Presumptive, by J.F. Fistaine, 1772?
  • 5420
    Octagonal Bohemian topaz with intaglio portrait of Frederik V, carved by Lorenz Natter in 1757. Signed.
  • 5426
    Box of jasper and gold with rubies and brilliants; curved triangular shape. Made in Copenhagen by the French jeweller J.F. Fistaine in 1761.
  • 5428
    Tureen of blue-enamelled and gilt silver, ornamented with biscuitware reliefs after antique cameos. Made in Copenhagen, c. 1755, by Nicolai Langemann.
  • 5430
    Tureen of blue-enamelled and gilt silver (as no. 5428) with portraits in relief of Queen Juliane Marie's relatives in Brunswick, made by J.E. Bauert in 1755. The two tureens belonged to Queen Juliane Marie and were inspired by nos. 4374, 4465 and 4654.
  • 5432
    Oval gold box. In the lid, relief of Frederik V carved in Icelandic agate. Copenhagen, c. 1766.
  • 5434
    Gold box with miniature of Queen Juliane Marie surrounded with diamonds, painted by W.A. Müller c. 1780.
  • 5436
    Gold coffee and tea service, made by Th.A. Westrup in Copenhagen 1761-62 for the Lord High Steward, Count Adam Gottlob Moltke, friend of Frederik IV. (No. 5438 also belongs to this).
  • 5438
    Twelve teaspoons and sugar tongs of gold from the mid-18th century. (Belongs to no. 5436).
  • 5440
    Necklace of river pearls with clasp of brilliants. According to tradition, this was presented to Queen Caroline Mathilde by Scottish women at her departure for Denmark in 1766. Inherited in the Ducal family of Augustenborg.
  • 5442
    A pair of earrings in rock crystal with yellow topaz pendants. Belonged to Caroline Mathilde.
  • 5444
    Watch in pierced locket, with wreath and crown of rubies and diamonds, believed to be a present from Caroline Mathilde.
  • 5446
    Brooch, originally a ring, with Cape ruby and diamonds in a gold setting. Belonged to Count Marcus Gerhard Rosencrone.
  • 5448
    Christian VII, relief portrait in diamonds, presented to the King by the goldsmiths of Paris, 1768.
  • 5450
    Box of gold for the King's diploma of the Freedom of the City of London. Made by John Harvey. Allegorical reliefs on the lid signed: G.M. Moser fecit 1769.
  • 5452
    Seal from the King's diploma as Honorary Doctor of Oxford University.
  • 5454
    Box of gold for the King's diploma as Honorary Member of the Goldsmiths' Guild in London. Made by James Hunt in London.
  • 5456
    Enamelled gold box with "Capitoline doves" in mosaic. Belonged to Catharina II of Russia. Made by David Rudolph, Skt. Petersburg.
  • 5458
    "Souvenir case" of enamelled metal with gold mounting. Inside pen and strips of ivory with inscription by Prince Frederik, the Heir Presumptive. Denmark, c. 1780.
  • 5460
    Chatelaine of gold with enamel miniatures, from c. 1770.
  • 5462
    "Souvenir case" of gold with green enamel, made by Frederik (II) Fabritius c. 1780, with miniature portraits of Prince Frederik, the Heir Presumptive and his consort, painted by Cornelius Høyer.
  • 5464
    "Souvenir case" of metal with gold mounting and miniature portraits of Juliane Marie and Prince Frederik, the Heir Presumptive. From c. 1780.
  • 5466
    "Souvenir case" of ivory with gold mounting and miniatures of Count Adam Ferdinand Moltke and the Moltke arms, painted by Cornelius Høyer c. 1785. The case made in France, 1775-76.
  • 5468
    Queen Caroline Mathilde's watch, a present to the Queen from her mother-in-law, Juliane Marie. The clock case and chatelaine studded with diamonds. Made by J.F. Fistaine in Copenhagen, 1767. The works are signed: Jodin à Paris.
  • 5470
    Frederik V's collection of minerals: 86 different precious stones, semi-precious stones, minerals and artificial stones, set in individual rings, of which 25 carry the name of the stone in black letters on white enamel ground. The collection reflects the interest in the natural sciences shown during the Age of Enlightenment.
  • 5472
    Christian VII's gold rapier made by the court swordmaker, N.C. Plockross in 1766. Worn by Frederik VI at the Congress of Vienna, 1815.
  • 5474
    Cane walking stick with engraved gold knob and enamelled inscription: Quoiqu' absent toujours present: The absent one is always present. A present from Queen Marie Sophie Frederikke to Frederik VI during his participation at the Congress of Vienna.
  • 5476
    Diamond-studded rapier, a birthday present from Caroline Mathilde to Christian VII in 1769. Made by Frederik (II) Fabritius.
  • 5478
    Cane walking stick with enamelled gold knob, engraved S. May have belonged to J.F. Struensee.
  • 5480
    Rapier with gold hilt, made by Frederik (II) Fabritius, probably for Prince Frederik, the Heir Presumptive (VI) in the 1780's. Worn by Christian VIII.
  • 5484
    Medallion of gold and pearls with locks of Frederik VI's and his Queen's hair. Belonged to their daughter, Princess Caroline.
  • 5486
    Pendant of gold filigree with a lock of Frederik VI's hair and his portrait carved out of a conch-shell. Belonged to his daughter, Duchess Vilhelmine.
  • 5488
    Bracelet of gold with various semi-precious stones (The Vesuvius Stones). Sent home from Italy in 1828 by Frederik VII to his fiancée, Princess Vilhelmine.
  • 5490
    Gold medal with Frederik VI's portrait in profile, struck on the occasion of the King's death, 3.12.1839. Signed: C. Christensen.
  • 5498
    Bracelet of gold with inlaid medal of Christian VIII and Caroline Mathilde, struck on the occasion of the anointing, 28.6.1840. Bracelet made by court jeweller Emil Ferdinand Dahl. Medal signed: C. Christensen. Belonged to Caroline Amalie.
  • 5500
    Gold medal with Christian VIII's portrait in profile, struck on the occasion of his accession, 3.12.1839. Signed: F. Krohn.
  • 5501
    Gold snuffbox with enamel and brilliants. Given as a gift at Christian VIII's anointing in 1840? Made by C.M. Weisshaupt?
  • 5502
    Caroline Amalie, miniature portrait, in crowned, diamond studded frame, to be worn as a decoration. Painted by N.C. Hansen after the painting by H.C. Jensen, and presented to Dorothea Rosen, Lady-in-Waiting, in 1869.
  • 5504
    Cylindrical watch in gold locket with portrait of Christian VIII, enamelled. Locket Box marked: G. Loup.
  • 5506
    Cylindrical watch of gold with portrait of princess Mariane, enameled. Locket marked: G. Loup. Works Elffroth & Co.
  • 5508
    Frederik VII's monogram in diamonds, presented by the King in 1851 to Madame Cathrine Christiansen in Flensborg for her services in tending the wounded in the war of 1848-50.
  • 5510
    Gold box. On the lid a double crowned FA, signifying Prince Frederik August of Nør. Made in Copenhagen in 1851 by F.W. Knoblich.
  • 5512
    Snake brooch of enamelled gold with precious stones and pendant watch. Belonged to Countess Danner.
  • 5514
    Snuffbox of gold with enamel, brilliants and Frederik VII's portrait in profile. Signed E. Young. Made at Frederiksborg Castle on 26.10.1855.
  • 5516
    Gold ring with Frederik VII's crowned monogram in diamonds on blue enamel with a wreath of brilliants. Made by Peter Hertz. Presented by Frederik VII on his deathbed on 15.11.1863 to the Steward of Glücksborg Castle.
  • 5517
    Gold ring with a crowned heart and Frederik VII’s monogram in diamonds. A present for Countess Danner?
  • 5518
    Handle of a riding whip, of coral and gold, made by the court jeweller J. Diderichsen, 1859.
  • 5519
    Serpent-brooch of enamelled gold with opals and diamonds. Fredrik VII’s motto, “The People’s Love is my Strenght”, is inscribed on the back of the serpent in red and white, the colours of the Danish flag. Gift to Countess Danner?
  • 5520
    The Tunisian Order of Nishan ed-Dem, with diamonds, presented to Frederik VII in 1861.
  • 5522
    Skater in gold and Baroque pearl, made by the court jeweller J. Diderichsen in 1862 for Frederik VII, who died, however, before he received it.
  • 5524
    Jewellery set of gold with citrines, amthysts, pearls and diamonds. Belonged to Countess Danner, possibly a birthday present from Frederik VII, 1860. Made by court jeweller J. Diderichsen.
  • 5526
    Opera glasses with mother-of-pearl and enamelled gold mounting depicting Countess Danner's crowned monogram and coat-of-arms, and miniatures of the Palaces of Frederiksborg and Fredensborg. A present from Carl XV as a memento of his visit to Denmark in 1862. Supplied by Benjamin Leja in Stockholm. Made in France?
  • 5528
    Set of emeralds and brilliants with diadem, necklace, brooch and earrings. Made in 1840 by C.M. Weisshaupt. The emeralds were originally a present from Christian VI to Sophie Magdalene at Frederik V's birth in 1723.
    5528_Garniture af smaragder og brillanter med diadem
  • 5530
    Costume jewellery: eleven hearts of silver with rubies. From the 17th century.
  • 5532
    Set of pearls, rubies and diamonds with necklace, brooch and earrings. Made in 1840 by C.M. Weisshaupt. The pearl necklace belonged to Christian V's consort, Charlotte Amalie; the clasp and the two ruby-studded extra links date from 1840.
    5532_Garniture af perler rubiner og diamanter
  • 5534
    The Sceptre, of gold with enamel and table-cut diamonds. Made for the coronation of Frederik III in 1648 by an unknown goldsmith in Copenhagen. Used at anointings during the period of Absolutism from Christian V in 1671 to Christian VIII in 1840.
    5534_Sceptret af guld med emalje og
  • 5536
    The Orb, of gold with enamel and table-cut diamonds. Made for Frederik III's coronation in 1648 in Hamburg. Used at anointings during the period of Absolutism.
    5536_Rigsæblet af guld med emalje og
  • 5538
    The Ampulla of gold with enamel and table-cut diamonds. Made for the coronation of Frederik III in 1648 by an unknown goldsmith in Copenhagen. Used at anointings during the period of Absolutism.
  • 5540
    The Anointing Rapier, of gold with enamel, table-cut and rose-cut stones. Used by the Absolutist kings and possibly by Frederik III. Originally a wedding present from Christian IV to Frederik III in 1643. Hilt of the rapier and chape of the scabbard made by the goldsmith Lucas Schaller in Hamburg. The enamelled coats-of-arms of the provinces were made for Christian V's anointing in 1671.
    5540_Kroningskården af guld med emalje taffel-
  • 5542
    Amethyst (1305 carats / 261 g.) in a casing with Christian V's name in gold on enamle, possibly made by Paul Kurtz, 1671. The jewel was only used when the kings sat on the throne (no. 2137), during the coronation, being otherwise replaced by an imitation. The Amethyst was used as a decoration on Frederik III's riding trappings during the coronation in 1648.
  • 5544
    The Star of the Order of the Elephant in gold and silver embroidery with pearls and table-cut stones. Made for Christian V's anointing robes in 1671.
  • 5546
    The Chain of the Order of the Elephant with Insignia, of gold with enamel and table-cut stones. The chain was made after the new statutes for the Order in 1693; the letter on the elephant's cloth signifies Dacia (Denmark). Made in Copenhagen by the goldsmith Jean Henri de Moor? The elephant possibly made by Paul Kurtz, 1671.
    5546_Elefantordens-kæde med vedhængende ordenstegn af guld
  • 5548
    The Chain of the Order of Dannebrog with Insignia, of gold with enamel and table-cut stones. The Chain was made after the new statutes for the Order in 1693. The letter W stands for Valdemar II Sejr, who, legend has it, received the Dannebrog from heaven during the battle of Lyndanisse in 1219. C5 signifies Christian V, who re-established the Order in 1671. The Insignia was possibly made by Paul Kurtz, 1671.
    5548_Dannebrogordens-kæde med vedhængende ordenstegn af guld
  • 5550
    Star of the Order of the Elephant, to be worn on the doublet of the Anointing Dress. Brilliants on gold and enamel. Made for Christian VI by Frederik (I) Fabritius in 1731.
  • 5552
    The star of the Order of the Elephant, of brilliants and pearls on gold and enamel. Made c. 1770 by J.F. Fistaine?
    5552_Elefantordens-bryststjerne af brillanter og perler på guld med emalje. Udført o. 1770
  • 5554
    Star of the Order of Dannebrog, of gold with brilliants and rubies. Made after amendments to the statutes of the Order in 1808, probably for Frederik VI.
  • 5556
    Swordbelt belonging to the Anointing Dress. Gold embroidery made for the anointing of Christian VIII in 1840 by Eug. Beauvais in Paris. The jewels of gold with enamel and diamonds belonged originally to Christian V's Swordbelt.
  • 5558
    Garters belonging to the Anointing Dress, made, like the Sword belt, in Paris in 1840. Buckles and jewels made by Frederik (I) Fabritius in 1731.
  • 5560

    Set of brilliants consisting of necklace with seven pendants, brooch in the form of a floral bouquet, and earrings. Made in 1840 by C.M. Weisshaupt. The largest pendant in the necklace belonged to Queen Sophie Magdalene, the six smaller ones to Queen Caroline Mathilde. The two drop-earrings belonged to Queen Juliane Marie.

    5560_Garniture af brillanter bestående af halskæde med 7 pendelokker
  • 5562
    Costume brooches: 14 bouquets of rose-cut diamonds. Belonged to Princess Charlotte Amalie.
  • 5564

    Set of rose-cut diamonds with belt and brooch to divide into 4 smaller brooches, and two necklaces. Matching pointed diamond with clasp? Made in 1840 by C.M. Weisshaupt. The stones belonged to Christian VI's sister, Princess Charlotte Amalie.

    5564_Garniture af rosenstene med bælte og brystsmykke til at dele i 4 brocher samt 2 kæder. Tilhøren
  • 5566
    Small crown of guilded silver with hermeline wreath and violet velvet. The crown is reminiscent of the British so-called coronets, but was made in Copenhagen by the goldsmith Hans Mundtberg as bridal crown to Princess Louise of Great Britain on the occasion of her wedding to the Danish Crown Prince Frederik (5th) in December 1743. A bridal crown was a symbol of the bride's innocence, and for the wedding, the crown was probably studded with sparkling diamonds that could be attached to the many small holes.
  • 5592
    The Crown of the Absolute Monarchs, used by the kings from Christian V to Christian VIII. Made by Paul Kurtz in Copenhagen 1670-71. Gold with enamel and table-cut stones. Total weight 2080 g. On the circlet 2 sapphires (144 and 81 carats / 28.8 and 16.2 g respectively) and 2 garnets (107 and 90 carats / 21.4 and 18.0 g respectively); on the cross a red sapphire. The precious stones are presumably reused from older jewels. The "large rare sapphire" on the front of the crown dates back to Frederik I and was presumably a gift to his father, Christian I, from the Duke of Milan in 1474. On the palmette above this is a table-cut diamond, behind which Christian V's monogram in gold thread can be seen. Since the abolition of Absolutism, the crown has only been used at the castrum doloris of the deceased Kings.
    5592_De enevældige kongers krone benyttet af
  • 5594
    The Queen's Crown, made for Queen Sophie Magdalene by court jeweller Frederik (I) Fabritius in 1731. Used most recently in 1840. The table-cut stones are believed to have come from Queen Sophie Amalie's crown from 1648.
    5594_Dronningens krone udført til dronning Sophie
  • 5596
    Christian V's coronation in the chapel of Frederiksborg Palace in 1671. Sketch for an engraving, painted by Michael van Haven.
  • 5598
    Crowns and coronets of royalty and the peerage, arranged in order of precedence in 1671, during the Absolutist period.

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