LOW COUNTRIES, Republic of the Seven Netherlands (Dutch Republic). 1581-1795. Cast Brass Medal (56mm, 39.88 g, 12h). Weaver’s Guild Identification. Middelburg mint. Dated 1705. EF.Electronic Auction 565 World Medals, Brass Sold For $ 140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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LOW COUNTRIES, Republic of the Seven Netherlands (Dutch Republic). 1581-1795. Cast Brass Medal (56mm, 39.88 g, 12h). Weaver’s Guild Identification. Middelburg mint. Dated 1705. (tower) · DHR I · WALLERAN · SANDRA · OVERDEKEN · MS · MERTENS · DEKEN ·, draper standing facing behind table, present bolt of cloth to man standing right and woman seated left; below, dog seated left; 66 engraved on table and in cartouche below / (tower) · HT RUISSAERT · OUD DEKEN · IB · BAXTER · PR · DE · MOOR BELEEDERS ·, crown above various symbols of draper's trade, including spectacles; date below. Cf. Opthalmologia XI.36 (for type). Brown surfaces, evidence of mounting. EF. |