Frederick V (1596-1632) of Bohemia

Frederick V (1596-1632) of Bohemia, marriage to Elizabeth Stuart (1596-1662), oval gilt-silver medal, 1613, by Jan de Bommaert, signed I.D.B., both sides, bust of Frederick right, a mantle around decorated armour, still open lace collar, FRID COM PAL R S ROM IMP ELECTOR, rev., bust of Elizabeth left, wearing high lace collar and richly embroidered dress, ELISAB D G C PAL R S R IMP ELEC FIL R MAGN BRIT, 45.5 x 31.5mm (MI 201/32; Stemper 157; Exter I, 82, 82; Habich 3156; Donebauer 2027; Lanna 842), set within border, this with integral suspension loop. Very fine and rare.

Elizabeth Stuart, second child and eldest daughter of James I is is remembered as the Winter Queen on account of Frederick's short reign as king of Bohemia (26 August, 1619 - 20 November, 1620).

Provenance: Bt. C. Eimer, August, 2000.