Scheepmakersgilde van Vlissingen, gildepenning met no. 19 1654

This 17th-century, 6 cm diameter guild medal is a testament to the Scheepmakersgilde of Vlissingen, a shipbuilders' guild. Dated 1654, the medal's obverse depicts a ship, tools, and a lamb, possibly symbolizing the guild's patron saint. The reverse features a crowned vessel and inscription, possibly the guild's motto. While the artist remains anonymous, this medal is an intriguing glimpse into the history and craftsmanship of 17th-century Dutch guilds.