Kuipersgilde van Utrecht, gildepenning van Johanis Zilver 1797

This small, circular brass medal, created in 1797 by an anonymous artist, is a guild token of the Kuipersgilde van Utrecht (Coopers’ Guild of Utrecht). The front displays the guild's symbol: a stylized cooper’s hammer and the inscription '1678', possibly referencing the year of the guild's foundation. The back inscription commemorates a member named “Johannis Zilver” on December 14th of 1797. This type of commemorative medal is a fascinating historical artifact reflecting the traditions and membership of the coopers’ guild in Utrecht.