Belgium, Antwerp Plaquette 1913 Fiftieth Anniversary of the Liberation of the Scheldt - by Mauquoy VF+

Belgium – 1913 – Antwerp, Fiftieth Anniversary of the Liberation of the Scheldt – Alfons Mauquoy

Obverse
Mercury, representing liberated commerce, seated at the quay beside broken shackles, extending his hand towards a standing female personification of Abundance. A child beside her carries a cornucopia spilling fruit. Sailing vessels in the background, including the Marnix van St. Aldegonde. Below: 1863 / SCHELDE VRIJ. Signed ALF. MAUQUOY at lower right.

Reverse
Panoramic view of Antwerp harbour with a large steamship and other vessels dressed with flags; the cathedral tower in the distance. At right, the stern of the training ship L’Avenir. Above: 1913.

Below, an inscription panel supported by two dolphins and surmounted by the crowned arms of Antwerp within a wreath:

50e ANNIVERSAIRE / DE L’AFFRANCHISSEMENT / DE L’ESCAUT / 20 JUILLET

50e VERJARING / VAN DE VRIJMAKING / DER SCHELDE / 20 JULI

CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE D’ANVERS / HANDELSKAMER VAN ANTWERPEN / FÉDÉRATION MARITIME D’ANVERS.

Signed Alf. Mauquoy along the lower edge.

Issued for the celebrations held on 20 July 1913, marking fifty years since the liberation of the Scheldt in 1863. The contrasting harbour scenes and allegorical figures celebrate Antwerp’s maritime trade and prosperity.

References
Tourneur, La médaille en 1913, no. 294.
Mauquoy 36.

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