The New York Sale 2026 Ancient & World

Spanish Netherlands

1.5x

1593 On the Siege of Namur. Wood Plaque, very late 17th-early 18th Century gaming piece. 62mm, 17mm thick. Cannon emplacements, tents and cavalry before the besieged city. Small peruked bust left, MEDVX.BAVAR around, and banner inscribed *STADT* *NAMUR* above. Reverse: Three soldiers loading a heavy mortar before the city, cannonballs shooting in the air; ET. PODEST. ET NOCET (‘It can and does harm’) on banner above. Extremely Fine. The event referred to on this plaque took place during the expansionist Nine Year War of Louis XIV and is either the 1692 French siege of the city, or the 1695 siege (and recapture) of Namur by the Grand Alliance of Great Britain, the United Provinces and various Hapsburg German States. Tawny toffee-brown.

$300

Switzerland

2x

1594 Zürich. Silver Taler, 1761. Rampant lion left, holding sword and bracing Cantonal Arms. Reverse: Cityview (Dav.1791; Hürlimann 583; HMZ 2.1164; KM 143). Satiny highlights. Sharp strike. In PCGS holder graded AU 50.

$750

PCGS Certification Number 57541334