Netherlands, Schoonhoven Silver brooch dated 1711, by Niekerk, 20th cen Johann Wilhelm of the Palatinate

Netherlands, Schoonhoven — Silver brooch depicting Johann Wilhelm of the Palatinate, dated 1711, by Niekerk, 20th century

Silver brooch bearing the maker’s mark N10 of the firm Niekerk, Schoonhoven. The design follows the obverse of Philipp Heinrich Müller’s medal commemorating Johann Wilhelm’s exercise of the imperial vicariate in 1711, following the death of Emperor Joseph I.

Obverse:
Johann Wilhelm, Elector Palatine, on horseback facing right, wearing armour and an electoral headdress, holding a commander’s baton. Surrounding Latin inscription incorporating his name and titles, including PROVISOR VICARIVS. In the exergue, MDCCXI (1711).

Reverse:
Hollow reverse showing the corresponding negative impression of the obverse design. Fitted with a hinged brooch pin and catch.

Specifications:
Material: silver.
Weight: 17.34 g.
Diameter: 58 mm.
Maker’s mark: N10, firm Niekerk, Schoonhoven.
Date of brooch: 20th century; the inscribed date 1711 refers to the historical event commemorated.

References:
For the original medal design: cf. Forster 770; Stemper 403; Van Loon IV, p. 610, no. 1. These references concern the original two-sided medal, rather than this brooch execution.

Please study the photographs carefully to form your own impression.

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