Author(s):
dupuis, louis (lixhe, 20–04–1842 - antwerp (antwerpen), 13–11–1921), medal engraver - medalist
production date: in 1905
type(s) of object(s): numismatics
name(s): medal
dimensions - artwork:
diameter: 6cm
weight (type dimension): 74. 13 g
description:
relief, right, reverse. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
legend - right to the exergue: "1830-1905"; on the circular reverse: "huldigung der deutschen kolonie antwerpens zur 75. Jahresfeier der unabhaengigkeit belgiens. ". Signature - on the right on the footboard: "l. Dupuis fecit"; on the reverse in the field: "ld". Iconographic description:
right: the german nation standing on the right, wearing an imperial crown offering a bouquet of flowers to belgium seated on a throne on the left, holding in the left hand a shield with the arms of belgium and a scepter. On the left, the scheldt in the form of neptune, leaning on the right on a vase pouring water, armed with a caduceus and an anchor; at the back, the river and on the opposite bank the spire of notre-dame cathedral; above, a cupid raising a curtain; reverse: the shields with the arms of the german empire and the arms of the city of antwerp attached, placed on branches of ivy and oak. Acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: nd6324. Date: En 1905.
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