(Why does the art of Müller make Tromp live in gold and
silver ?
Because his valour has removed from us the age of iron.
Died 10 Aug. 1658.)
m. m. Bose.
3.M
B. B . Hague, B . Munich, B . St. Petersburg, B .
Somewhat rare.
Two embossed plates, chased, and soldered together. It is
in very high relief, and was executed, as the legend informs us,
in gold and silver, by the artist 0. Müller. The only specimens
known are of silver.
.35. M a r t in T r om p . Died 1653.
Bust of Tromp, three-quarters, r., with accompaniments and
inscription, similar to the preceding.
Rev. Naval engagement; no sinking ship. Leg. Similar to
the preceding, the word obyt being omitted.
2'65. Yan Loon, II. 364.
MB. B . Her Majesty, B . Hague, B . Stockholm, B .
Bare.
Two embossed plates, chased, and soldered together. I t is in
very high relief and has a ring for suspension. Like the last
it was executed by 0. Muller in gold and silver, but none are
now known of the more precious metal.
36. M a r t in T r om p . Died 1653.
Bust of Tromp, three-quarters, r., in plain falling collar,
large gorget, mantle round bust, and medal with his own arms
suspended to riband: underneath, two tablets, one inscribed,
i. l . d e l . (Jan Livens (?) delineavit); the other, d . v . r i s w i c k .
f. (Deric Yan Biswick fecit) ; the artists’ names. Leg.
MARTINVS . HERPERTI . TROMPIUS EQUE8 . ET . THALASSIAR .
HOLLAND!® . xx a n s . (Martin Harpertzoon Tromp, Knight, and
Admiral of Holland 20 years.) In the field, m t . l v . (Aged 55.)
Rev. Naval engagement. Leg. vic to r . h o s t ium . f o r t it e r .
PRO . PATRIA . PUGNANS . OCCUBUIT . 10 . AUG . AN9 . DOM .
cm ioc l i h . (Conqueror of his enemies, he died fighting
bravely for his country, 10 Aug. 1653.) Beneath ships, d . v . r .
(Deric van Biswick.)
2-2. Yan Loon, II. 364.
MB. B . Stockholm, B . Munich, B . St. Petersburg,
B . Rare.
Two plates embossed and chased, but not highly finished;
ring for suspension. The length of the tenure of the office of
Admiral is erroneous (See No. 32), as well as Tromp’s age.
37. G e n e r a l L am b e r t . 1653.
Head of Lambert, I., bare.
Rev. Engraved, Gen} Hatttfiftt.
1*15 by 1.
MB. B gilt. Bare.
Cast, chased, and with corded border.
38. G e n e r a l L am b e r t . 1653.
Head of Lambert, similar to the preceding, dividing i. l .
No reverse.
1-15 by 1.
MB. B . Bare.
Cast, chased, with corded border, and ring for suspension.
39. G e n e r a l L am b e r t . 1658.
Another, similar : head larger. Behind, i. lam b e r t .
No reverse.
1*2 by 1'05. Med. Hist, xxiii, 6. Vertue, xx.
MB. lead. Bare.