Two patents of nobility, signed by two emperors of the Holy Roman Empire – Emperor Charles VI and his grandson, Emperor Joseph II. Vienna, 1724 / Leitmeritz (Litoměřice), 1784. German. Manuscripts, calligraphic text on vellum. Decorative initials and other embellishments, some hand-colored. Both feature a full-page, hand-painted coat of arms, gilt. 1. Patent of nobility signed by Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI. Vienna, July 1, 1724. Granting noble status to Johann Maximilian Pelican and all his descendants and permitting them to use a coat of arms. The coat of arms is hand-painted on p. [11]; its components are described in detail. Signature of Emperor Charles VI on p. [18]; other signatures and notations on p. [18] and on the last page. [20] pp., 29.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear. Some minor tears to edges. Bound with a string. 2. Patent of nobility signed by Holy Roman Emperor. Leitmeritz (Litoměřice), September 23, 1784. Granting noble status to Johann Jacob Brunner and all his descendants and permitting them to use a coat of arms. The coat of arms is hand-painted on p. [11]; its components are described in detail. The patent of nobility was granted to Brunner for his service as court councilor of the Diocese of Passau (Bistum Passau), Bavaria. Signature of Emperor Joseph II on p. [17]; other signatures and notations on p. [17] and on the last page. [18] pp., 34.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor blemishes. Bound in red velvet, with two laces (and remnants of a second pair of laces). Binding slightly worn.