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London, Islington: Anglo-French Working-Class Exhibition, 1865, a silver medal by E. Weigand, bust of Richard Cobden three-quarters right, rev. legend in wreath, edge named (Prize Medal Awarded to Alexander Pilbeam, Inventor of the Alexandra Sewing Machine), 41mm (BHM 2839; E 1576; Allen Pt 2). Good fine, very rare in silver (£120-150)
£120–£150
London, Islington: Metropolitan & Provincial Industrial Exhibition, 1866, Prize Medal, a silver award by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, coronetted bust of Victoria left, rev. cruciform shields, bee-hive and bees in centre, edge named (W.J. Bass, Clerkenwell, London), 51mm (D & W 71/189; Allen Pt 3). Extremely fine and attractively toned, very rare (£80-100)
Hammer Price: £230
London, Islington: Workmen’s International Exhibition, 1870, a silver cross, crown divides vr, back named (Bugle Major S.P. Baker, 1870, Whitton), 38mm (BHM 2913; Allen –). Very fine, toned; in blue case of issue by the Usher Manufacturing Co, Vittoria street, Birmingham (£35-45)
Hammer Price: £100
London, Islington: 4th Annual Laundry Exhibition, 1896, a silver award medal by H.B. Sale, bust of Charles Cordingley left, rev. legend, named (Award to Mrs Cook, Barking Road, Plaistow), 39mm (Allen –). Good very fine, rare (£35-45)
£35–£45
London, Islington: International Printing, Stationery & Allied Trades Exhibition, 1904, a silver award medal by Wright & Son, Edgware, operators at press and bindery, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to The Diamond Tag Ltd, London, for Patent Tag Making Machines), 39mm (Allen –). Fields rather hairlined, otherwise good very fine, very rare (£60-80)
£60–£80
London, Islington: International Printing and Stationery Exhibition, 1910, a silver award medal by Johnson Matthey, robed female standing in front of printing press, rev. wreath, named (Litho, W.J. Bruce & Co Ltd (Frey Process)), hallmarked Birmingham 1910, 32mm; Printing, Stationery & Allied Trades Exhibition, 1914, a silver award medal by Fattorini, boy studying a sheet of paper, books and quill pen at side, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to John Prince for Exhibition Circular Competition), 35...
Hammer Price: £85
London, Islington: 7th International Printing, Stationery & Allied Trades Exhibition, 1925, a gold award plaque or badge by Toye & Co, medieval printers with equipment, rev. legend, named (Awarded to Messrs. Chas. Whittingham & Griggs Ltd…in the class devoted to Lithography & Offset), hallmarked London 1925, 46 x 38mm, 9ct, 15.96g. Virtually as struck, attractive; in maroon fitted case by Toye & Co Ltd, Medallists (£80-100)
Hammer Price: £70
London, Kensington: International Cinematograph and Allied Trades Exhibition, a gold (?) award medal, unsigned, draped female standing in front of early movie camera, holding mirror, sun’s rays shining on a domed building behind, rev. wreath, named (First Prize Awarded to Miss Ethel Dene (Ethel B. Elmes), Winner of the Film Acting Competition, Olympia, London, March 13, 1913), 38mm. Extremely fine and extremely rare; a very early medal for the film industry (£100-150)
Hammer Price: £140
London, Lambeth: South London Working Classes Industrial [Third] Exhibition, 1869, a silver award medal by Marian Brook and J. Moore, putti supporting shield, rev. artisan at workbench watched by three draped female allegories, edge named (J. Steer, Greenwich), 52mm (BHM 2908; Allen Pt 3). Small rim knock, otherwise very fine, rare (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £80
London, Shepherds Bush: Franco-British Exhibition, 1908, a silver award medal by F. Bowcher for Vaughton, seated figures of La France and Britannia encouraged into an alliance by a standing figure of Peace, rev. female figure standing in front of the exhibition buildings in White City, named (Pages), edge stamped argent, 63mm (BHM 3960; E 1903a; Allen Pt 3; BDM VII, 106; cf. DNW 51, 1195). Extremely fine; in official green gilt-blocked case of issue by P. Vaughton & Sons, Birmingham (£90-120)
Hammer Price: £250
London, Shepherds Bush: Franco-British Exhibition, 1908, a silver award medal by F. Bowcher for Vaughton, similar, named (Maj. Gen. Sir Ronald B. Lane, C.B.), edge hallmarked Birmingham 1909, 51mm (BHM 3960; E 1903b; Allen Pt 3; BDM VII, 106; cf. DNW 70C, 2372). Extremely fine, toned; in official maroon gilt-blocked case of issue by P. Vaughton & Sons, Birmingham (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £150
London, Shepherds Bush: Imperial International Exhibition, 1909, a silver-gilt award medal, unsigned [after J. Moore], winged figure of Fame preparing to crown an artisan and his female partner with a wreath, naked female kneels at left, rev. Fame with trumpet overseeing a view of the exhibition buildings, two putti with tablet in foreground, named (Awarded to John C. Burrow for Mining Photographs), 51mm (Allen –). Extremely fine and very rare; in official maroon gilt-blocked case of issue by...
London, Shepherds Bush: Japan-British Exhibition, 1910, a silver-gilt award medal by F. Bowcher for Vaughton, standing figures of Britannia and Japan, cultural scenes to left and right, rev. armoured figures at sides of cartouche with a view of the city of London, named (Awarded to The ‘Loco’ Vapour-Gas Light Co Ltd), 51mm, edge hallmarked Birmingham 1910 (cf. DNW 47, 996). Extremely fine, rare (£90-120)
London, Shepherds Bush: Coronation Exhibition, 1911, a silver-gilt award medal by Vaughton, uniformed bust of George V left, flanked by branches of oak, rev. two robed females flanking a view of the exhibition buildings, named (Awarded to The Gidea Park Cottage), hallmarked Birmingham 1911, 51mm. Virtually as struck, lightly toned and very rare; in official red gilt-blocked case of issue by Vaughtons Ltd, Birmingham (£100-150)
Hammer Price: £240
London, South Kensington: International Exhibition, 1862, International Entertainment Committee, a cruciform silver-gilt badge, unsigned [by Sarl & Son], Britannia seated on clouds above terrestrial globe, surrounded by the flags of ten nations, back named (Robert Besley Esqre, Alderman, Edwd. Harrison Esqr. Deputy Chairman), 66 x 65mm (Allen 20). About extremely fine and extremely rare; with ornate swivel suspension, original blue ribbon and pin (£200-250)
Hammer Price: £200
London, South Kensington: Smoke Abatement Exhibition, 1882, a silver award medal by L.C. Wyon, veiled and coronetted bust of Victoria left, rev. wreath, named (Sections A.B., Messrs. Waddell & Main, Glasgow), 45mm (BHM 3139; Allen Pt 3). Some surface marks, otherwise very fine and toned, very rare (£70-100)
London, South Kensington: International Fisheries Exhibition, 1883, a silver medal by L.C. Wyon and L.F. Day for Pinches, veiled and coronetted bust of Victoria left, the legend removed and engraved (Awarded to Florence Gardner, for the late Mrs Gardner’s collection of Corals & Sponges, Oct. 1883), rev. various types of fish, some in a net, 45mm (BHM 3153; E 1694; Allen Pt 3). Very fine and very unusual as a named medal; in original maroon gilt-blocked case of issue [base damaged] (£70-100)
Hammer Price: £75
London, South Kensington: International Fisheries Exhibition, 1883, a silver pass, unsigned [by Waterlows], arms and supporters, rev. committee, named (E. Birkbeck, Chairman), 26mm (D & W 71/191; Allen Pt 3). About extremely fine, rare; with ring for suspension (£35-45)
Hammer Price: £110
London, South Kensington: The International Health Exhibition, 1884, a silver award medal by L.C. Wyon and J. Pinches, veiled and coronetted bust of Victoria left, rev. globe flanked by robed female allegories of Health, holding a serpent, and Education, holding a wreath, edge named (S.H. Johnson, Filter Presses, Pumps etc), 45mm (BHM 3175; Storer 4811; E 1704; D & W 71/192; Allen Pt 3). Small spot in obverse field, otherwise virtually as struck and attractively toned, rare; in original buff...
Hammer Price: £120
London, South Kensington: International Inventions Exhibition, 1885, a silver award medal by L.C. Wyon, similar, rev. male figure representing Invention and female figure representing Music, both seated above a tablet, edge named (Captn. A.S. Tomkins, Victoria Rifles 1st Middx. Vrs., Military Equipment Field Stove), 45mm (BHM 3198; E 1715; Allen Pt 3). Extremely fine with attractive olive tone, very rare (£70-100)
Hammer Price: £90
London, Tottenham: Tottenham, Enfield and Edmonton Industrial Exhibition, 1865, a silver award medal by W.J. Taylor, helmeted head of Athena left, rev. legend, edge named (Mr R. Oliver, 1st Award), 47mm (Allen Pt 3, but not this size). Brilliant mint state, toned, very rare in this size (£70-100)
Hammer Price: £60
London, Tottenham: Tottenham, Enfield and Edmonton Industrial Exhibition, 1865, a silver award medal by W.J. Taylor, similar, edge named (Mr C. Stocks, 2nd Award), 42mm (Allen Pt 3). Brilliant mint state, toned; in maroon fitted case of issue (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £40
London, Tottenham: The Tottenham, Enfield & Edmonton Industrial Exhibition, 1878, a silver award medal by B. Sulman, arms, rev. wreath, named (2nd Prize, S.E. Patman), 48mm (Allen Pt 3). Virtually mint state, very rare; in maroon fitted case of issue by B. Sulman, Medallist, London (£70-100)
London, Tower Hamlets: The People’s Palace Apprentices Exhibition, 1887, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, three apprentices offering crafted objects to robed female allegory of Industry, elevation of the Palace behind, rev. legend around wreath, named (Awarded to C.W. Rogers), 45mm (Allen Pt 4). Reverse rim bruise at 2 o’clock, otherwise extremely fine and very rare; in blue fitted case of issue by J.A. Restall, 2 St Martins place, Broad street, Birmingham (£70-90)
£70–£90
London, Tower Hamlets: Workmen’s & Apprentices Industrial Exhibition, People’s Palace, 1889, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, three artisans working in a forge, rev. legend, named (Awarded to Horatio Causirk), 51mm (Allen Pt 3). Good very fine and deeply toned, very rare (£70-90)
Hammer Price: £130
London, Westminster: Maritime and Piscatorial Exhibition, Royal Aquarium, 1877, a silver award medal by Elkington, trident entwined by two dolphins, rose sprays at sides, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to John Cooper, June 1877), 44mm (Allen Pt 3). Virtually as struck and attractively toned, rare; in blue fitted case of issue by Hamilton, Crichton & Coy., Goldsmiths, Silversmiths & Watchmakers, 41 George street, Edinburgh (£60-80)
London, Westminster: Westminster Industrial Exhibition, 1879, a silver award medal by J. Pinches, arms of Westminster upon star of David, quatrefoils in angles, rev. wreath, tablet named (W.T. Carlo), 51mm (MJP p.226; Allen Pt 3). Small obverse rim knock between 12 and 1 o'clock, otherwise virtually as struck and attractively toned, very rare (£60-80)
London, Westminster: International Air Post Exhibition, 1934, a silver award medal, unsigned, naked figure of Mercury running towards viewer, holding caduceus, rooftops of London, including St Pauls, in background, rev. wreath, named (B.T. Ackroyd), 51mm. Extremely fine; in blue fitted case of issue by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, 112 Regent street, London W (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £35
London, International Sports Exhibition, 1909, a gold award medal by J. Fray, City arms, rev. Victory and tablet, named (J. Bryant), hallmarked Birmingham 1909, 30mm, 9ct, 7.92g (Allen –). Extremely fine, rare; in blue fitted case of issue (£50-70)
Hammer Price: £50
Northamptonshire, Northampton Leather Exhibition, 1873, a silver award medal by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, arms, rev. wreath, edge named (Presented by the Sub Committee to William Jones, Mayor, Sep. 16th. 1873), 51mm (D & W 92/351; Allen Pt 4). Reverse rim knock at 12 o’clock, otherwise extremely fine and attractively toned, very rare (£90-120)
Northamptonshire, Peterborough Industrial and Fine Art Exhibition, 1882, a silver award medal, unsigned [by Elkington], standing robed figure of Industry, flanked by seated female artist and male artisan, rev. legend, named (L. Mobb), 56mm (Allen Pt 4; cf. Baldwin Argentum March 2001, 317). Several light surface marks, otherwise very fine and toned, very rare in silver (£70-90)
Northumberland, Newcastle upon Tyne Royal Mining, Engineering & Industrial Exhibition, 1887, a silver medal by Reid & Sons, city arms and supporters, rev. railway bridge spanning the River Tyne, cityscape beyond, edge named (J.E.H. Andrew & Co Ld.), 51mm (BHM 3343; E 1730; Allen Pt 4). Light scuffing in upper reverse field, otherwise good very fine, rare (£80-100)
Nottinghamshire, Nottingham & Midland Counties Industrial Exhibition, 1865, a silver award medal by A. Coates, Nottingham, beehive on plinth charged with symbols of Nottinghamshire, flanked by two robed females, one with easel, the other with a globe, rev. wreath, named (Prize Medal, Class I, with certificate of merit, Awarded to William Vickers), 51mm (D & W 92/353 [recté 1865]; Allen Pt 4). Virtually as struck, attractive and very rare in silver (£80-100)
Hammer Price: £170
Shropshire, Dawley Industrial Exhibition, Prize Medal, 1886, a silver award by J. Moore, Victory crowning artisan and his female partner with wreaths, watched by elderly male figure, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to Wm. Whitfield for Pen & Ink Sketches), 41mm (Allen Pt 1). About extremely fine, obverse toned, rare (£50-70)
Shropshire, Arts & Crafts Exhibition, Shrewsbury, a silver award medal, unsigned [by Elkington], conjoined arms, named (Mrs Williams, 1904, Art Needlework), rev. standing robed figure with lamp, seated female with easel and male artisan at sides, 38mm (Allen Pt 4). Virtually as struck and attractively toned; in original blue fitted case by Robinson & Co, Goldsmiths, 9 & 10 The Square, Shrewsbury (£25-35)
Hammer Price: £20
Somerset, Taunton Art, Science and Industrial Exhibition, 1885, a silver award medal by Leighton, Birmingham, seal of the town impaled on three medallions in which putti represent Art, Science and Industry, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to Miss S.G. Bucknall, for Modelling), 45mm (cf. Allen Pt 4). Extremely fine and attractively toned, very rare (£70-100)
Staffordshire, North Staffordshire Industrial and Art Exhibition, 1874, Prize Medal, a silver award by Keesey, Birmingham, robed female seated half-left, resting on shield, implements of industry around, rev. legend in seven lines, 38mm (Allen –). Obverse rim knock between 5 and 6 o’clock, otherwise about very fine (£25-35)
Surrey, Dorking Fine Art Exhibition, 1899, a silver award medal by D.G. Collins, borough arms above easel and paint-brushes, rev. wreath, named (Water Colors, 1st, W.T. Ison), 39mm (Allen Pt 1). Obverse edge knock at 1 o’clock, otherwise extremely fine and toned (£30-40)
Hammer Price: £45
Surrey, Industrial Exhibition, Richmond, a silver award medal by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, crowned arms of the borough, rev. seated robed figure with implements of industry, edge named (Awarded to Miss B. Everitt for Point Lace, April 1881), 45mm (Allen Pt 4). Obverse edge knock at 10 o’clock and some surface marks, otherwise very fine and very rare (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £160
Sussex, Brighton Health Congress & Domestic & Scientific Exhibition, 1881, a silver award medal by F.V. Hadlow, Brighton, Hygeia seated on cliff-top, view of coastline and Brighton pier in background, rev. wreath of fish and sea-shells, engraved (The Rational Dress Society, Class 3), 51mm (D & W 52/64; Allen –). Minor dig in obverse field, otherwise very fine and very rare (£60-80)
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