83 - Dethmann, G.

Dethmann, G. Dedicated on Mr. Haake’s birthday by his (!) friend George Dethmann. German handwritten text on pink silk with a small ink drawing at the top. Staßfurth (Saxony-Anhalt), March 26, 1786. 61.5 x 7 cm. Glued in places to old, gold-colored paper. A beautiful commemorative piece executed in careful calligraphy. - With a long poem in 26 verses: “Arise! Bring on the drums and trumpets! / Clarinets, flutes, and violins! / Let your voices be heard, you musicians! / Until the stars bow low. / Come, friends, come! / Line up in rows, / Adorn yourselves festively with wreaths! / Quick, girls, come here! / Join in the fun / Let’s dance with joy...” - The small drawing at the beginning depicts an oval stone slab leaning against a tree with the inscription “Vivat Nachbar 1786.” - The recipient most likely came from the Staßfurt branch of the Mark Brandenburg noble family von Hake (also: Hacke, Hack, Haack, Hagken, etc.), which is among the most prominent noble families of the Mark Brandenburg. The line traces its origins to a Knight Hake from Lebus, who is first mentioned in a document on July 15, 1325. - Occasional slight discoloration along the edges and some fading; otherwise very well preserved. R