Medal of Sir Robert Walpole.—On a brass medal, without date, rather larger than half a crown, are these effigies.
On one side the devil, horned and tailed proper, with a fork in his right hand, and marching with a very triumphant step, is conducting a courtier in full dress (no doubt meant for Walpole), by a rope round his neck, into the open jaws of a monster, which represent the entrance to the place of punishment. Out of the devil's mouth issues a label with the words, "Make room for Sir Robert." Underneath, "No Excise."
On the reverse are the figures of two naval officers, with the legend, "The British Glory revived by Admiral Vernon and Commodore Brown." This refers of course to the taking of Porto Bello in November, 1739.
Is this piece one of rarity and value?
J.
La Fête des Chaudrons.—In the exhibition of pictures in the British Institution is one (No. 17.) by Teniers, entitled "La Fête des Chaudrons." In what publication can the description of this fête, or fair, be found?
C. I. R.
Who first thought of Table-turning?—Whilst the people are amusing themselves, and the learned are puzzling themselves, on the subject of table-turning, would you have any objection to answer the following Query?
Who first thought of table-turning? and whence has it suddenly risen to celebrity?
J. G. T.