Draaiers-, witwerkers-, blok-, Spaanse stoel-, laden- en borstelmakersgilde van Middelburg 1709

This small, round bronze medal, created in 1709 by Willem du Pre, depicts the coat of arms of the Guild of Turners, Whiteworkers, Blockmakers, Spanish Chairmakers, Drawermakers, and Brushmakers of Middelburg. The circular medal features a central image of a chair resting on a chest, and other tools of the trade such as a brush and a plane surround it. The medal is a fine example of the art of medal making in the early 18th century, and serves as a reminder of the importance of guilds and craft professions in Dutch society.