Korendragers- en -stortersgilde van Amsterdam, gildepenning van Maximiliaan Hendrik Wythof 1822

This small, circular guild medal, measuring only 3.7 cm in diameter, was created in 1822 for the Korendragers- en -stortersgilde van Amsterdam, a guild of Amsterdam’s porters and stevedores. The front depicts a stylized figure standing in the center with two boats on each side. The inscription on the back identifies it as a guild medal of Maximiliaan Hendrik Wythof, a notable member of the guild. This medal is a fascinating example of early 19th-century guild craftsmanship, providing a glimpse into the social and economic life of Amsterdam during this period.