31/05/2026
„Alles Walzer“ - Let the Waltz begin – is music in any Viennese’s ear.
We are happy to remember the bygone era of Court Balls, looking at Ball invitations for instance. They include a dress code, specifying a decolleté dress with jewels for the ladies, and uniform or White Tie for gentlemen who plan on dancing.
In need of suitable buttons for that White Tie? We offer rock crystal ones with a provenance tracing back to Emperor Karl I.
For more context, a caricatural paperwork by Alfred Gerstenbrand features an Imperial Court Ball in 1913.
And what would a ball be without some favors? Giveaways with the portrait of Franz Joseph I. seem to have been in great demand. And those with a sweet tooth could indulge in the so-called “Hofballzuckerl”, the court ball confectionary; their decoration also includes a portrait by the emperor.
Imperial Court Memorabilia & Historical Objects | 9 June 2026