Below, v e s t n e r . f . (Georg Wilhelm Yestner fecit.) Same as
No. 48.
Rev. A pedestal, decorated with the arms of the King, crowned,
and surmounted by a Victory hearing a laurel wreath and a
palm branch: behind, trophies of arms and standards. Leg.
DIEV ET MON DROIT. Ex. DEBELLATIS PERDVELLIBVS IN SCOTIA
p e r d v c em d e c v m b e r l a n d m d c c x x x x v i . (The rebels defeated
in Scotland by the Duke of Cumberland, 1746.)
1'75. (See Woodcut.)
MB. 2R. Yery rare.
This medal was executed at Nuremberg; the reverse is by
Andreas Vestner, son of Georg Wilhelm Yestner, who died in
1740.
289. E x e c u t io n o f R e b e l s . 1746.
The Duke of Cumberland on horseback, galloping, I.; sword
drawn. Leg. d u k e . o f . c u m b e r :■
Rev. Executioner hanging a rebel; two others suppliant
before another executioner holding ropes. Leg. m o r e r e b e l s
A COMEING.
l'B. Cochran-Patrick, Scott. Med., PI. xvi. 9.
MB. M. Not rare.
This badly executed medal refers to the numerous executions
of rebels after the battle of Culloden, and also to the terrible
punishment which it was deemed necessary to inflict.
290. F a il u r e o f P r in c e C h a r l e s . 1746.
The Duke of Cumberland on horseback, galloping, I., &e.;
same as the preceding.
Rev. Prince Charles, attempting to snatch the crown from
the top of a column, is seized and pulled back by the Duke of
Cumberland, who runs his sword through his body. Leg. c om e
b a c k a g a in . E x . p r e t e n t e r .
l ’B. Cochran-Patrick, Scott. Med., PI. xvi. 10.
MB. brass. Not rare.
This piece is badly executed, but not ill calculated to ridicule
the unsuccessful attempt of the Jacobites.
291. C o n c o r d o f H o l l a n d , E n g l a n d , a n d G e r m a n y . 1746.
A female figure, Holland, standing, three-quarters, r., leaning
on her spear, surmounted by the cap of Liberty; her left hand
rests on her shield. Leg. b e l g iv m f o e d e r a t v m . (United Holland.)
Rev. Three urns inscribed s c a l d . (The Scheldt), t h a m . (The
Thames), and r h e n . (The Rhine), all flowing into one sea : on
these rest three flags, with the arms of Holland, the United
Provinces, &c. Leg. f e r t r e g ib v s o p e m . (It brings power to
Kings.) Ex. m d c c x l v i .
1. Yan Loon, Suppl. xxii. 207.
MB. At. Rare.
This medalet is the work of Martin Holtzhey, and was struck
early in the year 1746. The obverse refers to the unanimity
of the Provinces of Holland, and the reverse to the alliance
which at the time existed between that country, England, and
Germany.
292. T h e T u e s d a y C l u b o f A n n a p o l is . May, 1746.
Liberty, as a naked youth, holding a staif surmounted by a
cap, seated near an altar inscribed, l ib e r t a s e t n a t a l e s o l u m .
(Liberty and my native land.) Leg. c a r o l u s c o l e a r m ig e r
p r i e s e s . (Charles Cole, Esquire, President.)
Rev. Two hands united in a heart: inscription across the
field, t h e Tu e s d a y c l u b in Annapolis Maryland ma y . 14,1746.
Leg. c o n c o r d ia r e s pa r v .® c r e s c u n t . (By concord small things
increase.)
1*7. (See Woodcut.)
MB. Mi. Extremely rare.
The “ Tuesday Club ” of Annapolis was an Association of
gentlemen, founded in that city between the years 1740-45,
and which existed for about forty years. The records of this