Frederik, prins der Nederlanden, vijfentwintig jaar grootmeester van de "Grande Loge d'Administration" 1841

This silver medal commemorates Frederik, Prince of the Netherlands, celebrating his 25th year as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge d’Administration. A die-striking process would have been used, where a negative design is carved into hardened steel, and then pressed onto the softer silver to leave an impression. The choice of silver gives this medal its value and significance, beyond just a commemorative object. Silver as a material carries connotations of wealth, status, and the power of the monarchy. These medals would have been distributed to a select few, reinforcing the Prince’s importance and the social hierarchy of the time. The intricate details, from Prince Frederik’s likeness to the inscription, reveal the skill of the die cutter. Considering the social context, the production of this medal involved a skilled artisan, a representative of the labor and industry needed to produce and circulate such objects. This piece is more than just a royal memento; it's a small window into the economic and social structures of its time.