Document signed - heraldic letter for Franz Karl Mohr, judge and court clerk
Vienna, 28 October 1764
Maria Theresa of Austria (1717-1780) - Princess of the Habsburg Dynasty, reigning Archduchess of Austria and Queen
Manuscript of 23-lines with calligraphic decoration on the first Initial
With emblem in the predominant colors of gold, red and blue
Dimensions: 78.5 cm x 47 cm
In fine condition

Very decorative and appealing 23-line handwriting with calligraphic decoration on the initial. The 10 x 7 cm large embelm comes in the prevailing colors of gold, red and blue and shows a Moor as a symbol of Franz Karl Mohr. Particularly impressive is the extremely large imperial emblem-wax seal with a diameter of 13.5 cm. The seal is located in the corresponding twisted wooden capsule. An excerpt from the content of the document states: „…Wir gerueheten als der Zeit regierende Frau und Landfürstin in Tyrol ihme zu mehrerer Authentifizierung seiner vielfältig auszufertigen habenden gerichtlichen Instrumenten einen Wappenbrief und anmit die Siegelmässigkeit zu ertheilen …‘ The official fees stamp is located as usual in the upper left corner, the counter-signature was made on the Pica.



The document is in fine condition. The writing is partly somewhat rubbed. The sheet is little stained due to the vellum and slightly dusty in the folds. With few small, restored imperfections. The heraldic illuminations is partly oxidized and rubbed. The seal with some supplemented marginal belmishes. Dimensions: vellum document: 78.5 cm x 47 cm; heraldic painting: 10.0 x 7 cm, diameter wax seal: 13.5 cm.



Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria (1717-1780)

She was among the most influential monarchs of the era of enlightened absolutism. So she successfully gained the election and coronation of her husband Franz Stephan Roman-German Emperor in 1745 (and was, although not self-crowned, henceforth called Empress). After the death of her husband in 1765 her sons Joseph II and Leopold II followed as Holy Roman German Emperors. Without own power and without significant military or political talent, Maria Theresa’s husband Franz Stephan devoted himself primarily to the financial security of the imperial family – with which he was very successful. The government affairs were led by Maria Theresa alone. She had to face the War of Austrian Succession immediately after the commencement of the reign. Although she lost Silesia to Prussia, but managed to maintain all other Habsburg possessions. In economic policy she pursued a newer form of mercantilism.