Lot 1466
The Dutch Republic. Bronze Marriage Medal, c. 1655-1657. A uniface cast of the obverse only, 70.5 mm, 59.6g, by P van Abeele. A young couple seated facing, in classical dress, their heads turned toward each other and joined by a chain around their their necks, vines grow to right, the serpents of Discord trampled beneath their feet, "Daar Twee Trouw Harten Syn In Een Sietmen De Haat En Twist Vertreen" [There two true hearts in marriage, drive out hate and envy] (Frederiks 35; Scher, The Proud Republic, 42; Clifford 551). A contemporary cast, pierced at top, and decorative. Very fine. Estimate $250UP
From the collection of medals formed by William Victor Royle Baldwin (known as Roy or Uncle Roy), one of A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd founder's three sons, he was born in 1893
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