Schoenmakersgilde uit de Zuidelijke Nederlanden, waarschijnlijk Lille, gildepenning op naam van Pierre Antoine Le Clercq 1731
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This 1731 bronze guild token, likely from Lille, features an anonymous artist's depiction of two figures on one side. The other side displays the inscription "PIERRE ANTOINE LE CLERCQ 1731," indicating the owner. This small, round token, measuring 2.9 cm in diameter, provides a glimpse into the life of a guild member in 18th-century Lille. Guild tokens like this, used as a form of identification and membership, served a practical purpose while also showcasing artistic craftsmanship.
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