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Victoria (1837-1901), Opening of Tower Bridge, 1894, a bronze medal by F. Bowcher for the Corporation of London, conjoined busts of Victoria, the Prince and Princess of Wales left, rev. view of the bridge, steam yacht passing underneath, 76mm (BHM 3476; E 1790; Taylor 225a). Virtually as struck and nicely patinated (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £190
Victoria (1837-1901), Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, 1897, a bronze medal by F. Bowcher for Spink on behalf of the Corporation of London, bust left, rev. Londinia with attendants presenting garland to seated Britannia, 76mm (BHM 3510; E 1815). Extremely fine (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £55
Victoria (1837-1901), Return of City of London Volunteers from South Africa, 1900, a bronze medal by Sir G. Frampton for the Corporation of London, soldier welcomed by seated Londinia, rev. Union and CIV flags flying on hill surrounded by trees, sun on horizon and cannon in foreground, 76mm (BHM 3684; E 1848). Good very fine (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £100
Edward VII (1901-1910), Edward VII, Coronation, 1902, medals (5), by G.W. de Saulles (4), in silver (3), 55mm, 31mm (2), and bronze, 55mm (BHM 3737; E 1871a, 1871b), in white metal, unsigned, 45mm (BHM 3838); George V, Coronation, 1911, bronze medals (2), by B. Mackennal, 51mm (BHM 4022; E 1922), by A. Fenwick, 51mm (BHM 4034); Edward VIII, Proposed Coronation, 1937, a lead medal, unsigned, 44mm (BHM 4308); George VI, Coronation, 1937, a silver medal by P. Metcalfe, 32mm (BHM 4314; E 2046); E...
British historical medals, Elizabeth I, 1582, a cast oval bronze badge, unsigned, bust left in high ruff, erect hood behind neck, rev. angel supporting garnished royal arms surrounded by Garter, 48 x 40mm, 26.68g (MI I, 132/85). A good quality later cast, extremely fine and patinated (£100-150)
Hammer Price: £140
British historical medals, Ark Badge or Naval Reward, c. 1615, a cast oval lead badge with a bronze wash, unsigned [probably by N. Hilliard], bust of James I three-quarters right, wearing hat decorated with ostrich plumes and a slashed doublet decorated with diamond buttons and jewels on mounts, rev. Ark upon the sea, smoke emitting from its chimney, bright rays bursting from clouds, above, 51 x 42mm, 25.34g (MI I, 233/96; Strong 233). A late cast, very fine (£90-120)
Hammer Price: £65
British historical medals, Marriage of Charles I and Henrietta Maria, 1625, a silver medalet, unsigned, busts vis-à-vis, rev. Cupid scattering roses and lilies, 23mm (MI I, 238/1; E 105). About very fine, dark-toned (£80-100)
Hammer Price: £50
British historical medals, Peace or War, 1643, a gilt-copper medal by T. Rawlins, laureate bust of Charles I right, rev. crossed sword and olive branch, 29mm (MI I, 308/134; E 142). Minor marks, otherwise very fine, very rare as a gilt medal (£150-200)
Hammer Price: £210
British historical medals, Sir Thomas Fairfax, 1645, a British Museum electrotype of an oval cast silver badge, unsigned, bust three-quarters right, rev. arms in garnished shield, mb stamped below, 47 x 37mm (MI I, 319/153). Very fine, toned (£50-70)
Hammer Price: £60
British historical medals, Charles I, Memorial, 1649, a bronze medal by J. Roettiers, bust right, rev. hand issuing from cloud holding celestial crown, 50mm (MI I, 346/200; E 162). Good fine (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £25
British historical medals, Charles I and Henrietta Maria, an oval cast silver Royalist badge by T. Rawlins, crowned bust of Charles right, rev. draped bust of Henrietta left, 42 x 32mm, 11.89g (MI I, 355/216; E 166b). Good very fine and attractively toned, rare (£500-600)
Hammer Price: £650
British historical medals, Peace of Breda, 1667, a silver medal, unsigned [by J. Roettiers], laureate bust of Charles II right, rev. Britannia seated left at foot of rock, contemplating her navies, 56mm (MI I, 535/186; E 241). Obverse field scuffed, otherwise very fine, reverse better (£300-400)
Hammer Price: £230
British historical medals, William and Mary, Coronation, 1689, a cast silver medal by G. Bower, conjoined busts right, rev. monarchs seated beneath canopy of state, each holding sceptre and orb, 53mm (MI I, 668/38; E 310b). Minor rim nicks, otherwise about very fine and pleasingly toned (£120-150)
£120–£150
Hammer Price: £160
British historical medals, Namur Retaken, 1695, a silver medal by P. Roettiers [dated 1696], bust of Maximilian Emmanuel, Elector of Bavaria, right, rev. standing robed figure of Namur holding staff surmounted by cap of Liberty and shield resting on an altar, city in background, 30mm (MI II, 142/402 [no specimen traced]; BDM V, 189; cf. ‘English Collection I, 367). Good very fine and richly toned, an excellent portrait, very rare (£90-120)
British historical medals, Concord of Britain, 1711, a silver medal by P.H. Müller, bust of Queen Anne left, rev. harp, 44mm (MI II, 386/238; E 451). Extremely fine with attractive green-gold tone, rare (£500-600)
£500–£600
British historical medals, Peace of Utrecht, 1713, a silver medal by J. Croker, laureate and draped bust left, rev. Britannia seated left, holding olive branch and spear, ships at left, farming scene at right, 58mm (MI II, 399/256; E 458). Minor scuffing, otherwise good very fine and toned (£200-250)
British historical medals, James III, a silver-plated touchpiece, Italian manufacture, three-masted ship sailing right, rev. St Michael slaying dragon, 19.5mm, 2.93g (Woolf 35, O1/R1; MI II, 316/140). Very fine and toned, very rare (£180-220)
British historical medals, James III, a brass touchpiece, Italian manufacture, similar, 21mm, 2.43g (Woolf 35, O4/R5; MI II, 316/140). Part of border rim mis-struck, otherwise good very fine, very rare (£120-150)
Hammer Price: £150
British historical medals, Kings and Queens of England, 1731, copper medals (17, from the series of 34), by J. Dassier, all 41mm (cf. E 526) [17]. About very fine and better (£150-180)
British historical medals, Admiral Vernon and the Taking of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, uniformed figure of Admiral Vernon left, holding staff, rev. six ships entering harbour, 40mm (MI II, 532/96; Betts 181). Some light spotting, otherwise very fine (£50-70)
Hammer Price: £110
British historical medals, Admiral Vernon and the Taking of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, Admiral Vernon standing left, baton in hand, cannon at left and ship to right, rev. ships assembled before a fortified harbour, 41mm (MI II, 538/120; Betts 221). Flan slightly buckled, otherwise better than very fine (£120-150)
British historical medals, Admiral Vernon and the Taking of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, full-length figure of Admiral Vernon standing left, cannon to left and ship to right, rev. six ships entering harbour, 40mm (MI II, pl.clvi, 7; cf. DNW 54, 723); together with miscellaneous coins (3, two in silver) [4]. Fine and better (£80-100)
British historical medals, Admiral Vernon and the Duke of Argyle, 1739, a pinchbeck medal signed I.M., figure of Admiral Vernon in frock-coat almost facing, ship at right, rev. full-length figure of the Duke of Argyle leaning against a column, trophy of arms and standards behind, 40mm (MI II, 560/188; Betts 245; E 553). Very fine (£60-80)
British historical medals, Cartagena Taken, 1741, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, Admiral Vernon greeting Rear Admiral Sir Chaloner Ogle, rev. ships sailing into Cartagena harbour, 37mm (MI II, 550/161; Betts 318). Very fine and well-struck (£250-300)
£250–£300
British historical medals, Cartagena Taken, 1741, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, similar, 37mm (MI II, 550/161; Betts 318). Scratched in obverse field and some discolouration on reverse, otherwise very fine (£80-100)
Hammer Price: £120
British historical medals, Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, 1748, a copper medal by J. Kirk, 35mm (MI II, 651/354; E 621); together with other miscellaneous base metal medals (4) [5]. Very fine; one in a case (£30-40)
British Historical Medals, The Proposed Jacobite Attempt of 1759, a restrike silver medal by M. Young from dies by C.N. Roettiers, bust right, rev. armed Highlander approaches robed figure of Scotia, ships and castle in background, 52mm (Woolf 64:1 [Sale, lot 171]; Eimer 6; MI II, 656/360; E 626). From rusty dies as usual, particularly the reverse; some minor surface marks, otherwise about extremely fine and toned, very rare (£350-450)
Hammer Price: £390
British Historical Medals, Relief of Gibraltar, 1783, a white metal medal by J.C. Reich, bust of General Elliott in uniform and cocked hat right, rev. Gibraltar bombarded by Spanish batteries and ships, 44mm (BHM 254; E 802). Obverse field scuffed, about very fine (£30-40)
Hammer Price: £70
British Historical Medals, Captain James Cook, Memorial, 1784, a copper medal by L. Pingo, bust left, rev. Fortune leaning against a naval column with the British shield at its foot, placing a rudder on a globe, 42mm (Eimer 64; BHM 258; E 780; MH 374). Obverse spotted, otherwise very fine (£120-150)
Hammer Price: £280
British Historical Medals, Battle of the Nile, 1798, a white metal medal, unsigned (by T. Wyon Sr), uniformed bust, rev. naval engagement, 38mm (BHM 452; E 893); Death of Princess Charlotte, 1817, a white metal medal by J. Hancock for Kempson & Son, 38mm (BHM 937); General Institution for the Blind, Birmingham, 1852, a white metal medal by Allen & Moore, 51mm (Taylor 167b); University of London, Minerva Medal, a silver award medal after W. Wyon, named (Fk. G. Clarkson, Anatomy & Physiology, 1...
British Historical Medals, Loyal Bury Volunteers, Reward of Merit, an engraved oval silver award medal, lbv crowned within wreath, legend around, rev. named (Adjudged to Mr James Pickering he being the best Markesman of the first Company, 17th August 1801), 53 x 40mm. Very fine and toned, rare; with ring and faded green ribbon (£150-200)
British Historical Medals, Venerable Order of Druids, First Public Progression to St Philip’s, Birmingham, 1806, a white metal medal by B. Patrick, head of druid left, rev. robed figures worshipping at altar under tree, 52mm (D & W 119/154). Very fine; pierced for suspension (£40-50)
Hammer Price: £20
British Historical Medals, Abolition of the Slave Trade, 1807, a silver medal by T. Webb, bust of William Wilberforce right, rev. Britannia with Victory and other allegorical figures, 53mm (BHM 627; E 983). Minor marks in obverse field and a small rim bruise at 10 o’clock, otherwise very fine and toned, rare (£200-250)
Hammer Price: £400
British Historical Medals, English Army Arrives in the Peninsula, 1808, a white metal medal by N.G.A. Brenet for Mudie, bust of Wellington right, rev. figures of Spain and Portugal advancing left, 41mm (Eimer 1; BHM 635; E 988). Extremely fine (£40-50)
£40–£50
British Historical Medals, George III, Golden Jubilee, 1809, medals (2), by T. Halliday, 48mm, and P. Kempson, 38mm (BHM 642, 643); together with other miscellaneous medals (9, two in silver) [11]. Mostly very fine (£60-80)
£60–£80
British Historical Medals, Passage of the Douro, 1809, a copper medal by N.G.A. Brenet and E.-J. Dubois for Mudie, bust of Wellington right, rev. ship advancing towards river god, 41mm (Eimer 2; BHM 671; E 997). Extremely fine (£40-60)
British Historical Medals, Passage of the Douro, 1809, a white metal medal by N.G.A. Brenet and E.-J. Dubois for Mudie, similar, 41mm (Eimer 2; BHM 671; E 997). Extremely fine (£40-50)
British Historical Medals, Battle of Talavera, 1809, a white metal medal by A. Donadio and P. La Fitte for Mudie, bust of Wellington right, from the fractured die, rev. Victory standing between French eagle and British lion, 41mm (Eimer 3). Extremely fine (£40-60)
£40–£60
British Historical Medals, Battle of Talavera, 1809, a copper medal by A. Donadio and P. La Fitte for Mudie, similar, 41mm (Eimer 4; BHM 673; E 999). Extremely fine (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £35
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