Antique Prussia German Royal Menu Duke Duchess Mecklenburg-Strelitz Cambridge
Antique Prussia German Royal Menu Duke Duchess Mecklenburg-Strelitz Cambridge
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Fine antique Royal Prussian/German Menu prepared for Prince Frederick William, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1819-1904) and his wife Princess Augusta of Cambridge (1822-1916), dated19th November 1865, note at the bottom states "Dinner of the Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz at the Palace at Strelitz - Party of 24 sent to Princess Mary of Cambridge", she was the Mother of Queen Mary and suggests it was sent to her as a souvenir
"1. Püree von Morcheln mit Sahne
Mushroom (morel) purée with cream
2. Potage à la Reine
Queen’s soup (a classic chicken & almond velouté)
3. Geflügel mit Oliven
Poultry with olives
4. Croquettes à la Financière
Croquettes “Financière style” — garnished with truffles, tongue, cockscombs, etc.
5. Roast Beef und Spinat mit Kartoffeln
Roast beef with spinach and potatoes
6. Grünbohnen mit Schinken
Green beans with ham
7. Gänseleber Pastete mit Aspic
Goose-liver pâté in aspic
Entremets (Desserts / sweet courses)
8. Gelée vom Himbeeren
Raspberry jelly
9. Orangen Eis mit Holländischer Sauce
Orange ice (sorbet) with Hollandaise sauce
(Yes — sweet hollandaise was historically used!)
10. Compote von Äpfeln mit…?
Apple compote with raspberries
(the tail end states “mit Raspfel (?)” likely Himbeeren)"
Menu Size: 15 x 21.5 cm approx
Photos form part of the description
Royal: Mecklenburg-Strelitz
To Commemorate: Food & Drink
Type: Menu
Royalty: Prussia
Year: 1865
Signed: Yes
Manufacturer: Royal Household
Theme: Royalty
Features: Antique
Country of Origin: Germany
Vintage: Yes