Scheepstimmerliedengilde van Amsterdam, gildepenning van Joonis Tuenisz de Vrij 1723

This small, circular bronze guild token, dating back to 1723, belonged to the Shipwrights Guild of Amsterdam. One side features an engraved image of a ship, while the other is inscribed with the name "Joonis Tuenisz de Vrij" in ornate cursive script. This token, measuring just 3.3 cm in diameter, is a fascinating artifact representing the rich maritime history of Amsterdam and the craftsmanship of its shipwrights. These tokens, often worn as pendants, served as a symbol of membership and pride in the guild.