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France, Alimentation, 1910, a bronze award plaque by R. Lamourdedieu, semi-naked female sat by a window, holding a plate of hot food and a bowl of fruit, sheep grazing in field in background, rev. basket of fish and game hanging at the foot of a tree, named (Mme Andrée Soursas, 1933-1948, Les Comptoirs Modernes), 70 x 56mm (CGMP p.223; cf. DNW 64, 1360). Very fine; in original maroon case of issue [this somewhat faded) £40-60)
Hammer Price: £30
19th Century, Gloucestershire, Gloucester, Gloucester Cathedral, c. 1845, a white metal medal by J. Davis, exterior elevation, rev. view of the interior, 61mm (BHM 2369; E 1403; Taylor 5a); British Archaeological Association Meeting, Gloucester, 1846, a bronze medal by W.J. Taylor, hand pouring oil into antique lamp, rev. three shields, 35mm (cf. BHM 2106; cf. E 1393); St Luke’s Hospice, 1864, an oval white metal badge, 34 x 25mm; Centenary of Sunday Schools, 1880, a white metal medal,...
France, Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Champlain, 1932, a bronze medal by R. Delamarre, standing figure of Samuel de Champlain left, rev. liner left, de Champlain’s sailing boat in foreground, 68mm (cf. DNW 61, 1370). Very fine (£35-45)
20th Century, Gloucestershire, Gloucester, Gloucester Education Authority, silver Regular Attendance medals (2), 1907-08-09-10, 1911-12-13-14 with Perfect Attendance 1915 clasp, both 26mm (Dry 749); silver Perfect Attendance clasps (2), 1913, 1927; bronze Regular Attendance medals (14), 1905-18 inclusive, all different, all 26mm (Dry 745); bronze Perfect Attendance medals (7), 1919-25 inclusive, all different, all 26mm (Dry 746); Gloucester Education Committee, a silver 3 Years Perfect...
France, Chambre de Commerce de Paris, c. 1935, an Art Deco silver medal by P.-M. Poisson, standing figures balancing wealth and industry, rev. cog-wheel, named (Jacques Percepied, 1959), 75mm (cf. DNW 30, 795). Extremely fine, rare (£60-80)
Italy, Esposizione Internazionale, Milan, 1906, a bronze medal by Giannino for Johnson, robed female kissing the forehead of an artisan, rev. frontal elevation of the Expo building, named (G. Lavillier), 61mm (BDM VII, 356); Benvenuto Cellini, 1965, a bronze medal by D. Flourat, 81mm (CGMP p.753) [2]. First very fine, second mint state; latter in red card box of issue (£25-35)
Lancashire, Wigan & District Trades, Industrial & Arts Exhibition, a silver award medal by Vaughton, arms flanked by sprigs of oak, rev. wreath, stippled (1st Prize for Fret Work Awarded to H. Hardman, 1897), hallmarked Birmingham 1897, 39mm (Allen Pt 4). Two rim knocks on reverse, otherwise extremely fine and toned; in official maroon gilt-blocked case of issue by P. Vaughton & Sons, Gothic Works, Birmingham (£30-40)
A wooden cabinet, 42 x 40 x 34cm, comprising six red baize-lined trays for medals, glazed top, lock and key. Probably early 20th century work; in good overall condition (£60-80)
Hawkins, E., and others, Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the death of George II, 2 vols, London, 1885, xxxiii + 724 + 866pp, the Spink reprint; Whittlestone, A., and Ewing, M., Royal Commemorative Medals 1837-1977, vols. 2, 3, 4 and 6 [1887, 1897, Edward VII and Edward VIII], Beeston, 1993-9 [6]. Publishers’ bindings, fine copies (£50-80)
British Historical Medals, Return of Queen Caroline to England, 1820, a white metal medal by P. Kempson, bust left, rev. Britannia welcoming ship, 40mm (BHM 1021; E 1130); together with other medals, etc (5), all in base metal [6]. Some very fine (£30-40)
British Historical Medals, Centenary of the Birth of William Roscoe, 1853, a bronze medal by Allen & Moore for Mayer of Liverpool, bust left, rev. legend in wreath, 47mm (BHM 2515); Department of Science and Art, Queen’s Medal, 1856, a bronze award after W. Wyon, named (Louisa A. Perrett, Bath, 1863), 55mm (E 1511; D & W 255/395); Opening of Liverpool Museum and Library, 1860, a bronze medal by J. Moore, 45mm (BHM 2690); Blackburn Free Library and Museum Opened, 1874, a white metal medal...
Hungary, War Against Bavaria, 1742, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, Charles VII standing left, losing his crown, Maria Theresa seated right, crowned, vous avez perdu in speech bubble, rev. maid rushes to assist Maria Theresa who stands naked, Charles VII at right, j’ai gagné in speech bubble, 40mm. Good very fine, attractive surfaces (£40-60)
Caernarvonshire, G.F.S. Industrial and Art Exhibition, Bangor, 1901, a silver award medal by Spink, legend in six lines, rev. wreath, named (Won by E.M. Jeune), 38mm (Allen Pt 1). Extremely fine, toned, rare; in red fitted case by Spink [lid somewhat distressed] (£25-35)
Caernarvonshire, Llanllyfni Show, 1899, a silver award medal by Vaughton, horse standing right, rev. wreath, named (Won by J.K. McKerrow, Arvon Star), hallmarked Birmingham 1899, 44mm. Minor grazes by horse’s tail, otherwise extremely fine; in maroon gilt-blocked fitted case of issue by Vaughton & Sons, Gothic Works, Birmingham (£40-60)
Glamorganshire, Barry Arts & Crafts Exhibition, a silver award medal by Vaughton, ancient sailing ship left, Welsh dragon on foremast, rev. wreath, named (Highest Award for Technical Books, to the Gresham Publishing Co, 1910), hallmarked Birmingham 1910, 38mm. Reverse edge knock, otherwise fine to very fine (£30-40)
Canada, Marquis of Lansdowne, Governor-General’s Prize, 1884, a silver medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, conjoined busts of Marquis and Marchioness right, rev. arms and supporters, edge named (Won by Capt. A.W. Jones, 19 August 1886), 51mm (BHM 3164; E 1710). Polished and with obverse rim knocks, otherwise very fine (£50-70)
Hammer Price: £35
France, Société des Sciences de l’Agriculture et des Arts de Lille, 1876, a silver award medal by G.E. Hamel, seated figure, implements of the arts and sciences at her feet, rev. legend, named (J.B. Vandeputte, 34 ans de services chez M. Toulemonde-Destombe, 1884), 50mm; Le Lion de Belfort, c. 1920, a uniface bronze plaque after F.A. Bartholdi, issued by Arthus-Bertrand, 98 x 73mm (BDM VII, 52; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.37, 4; cf. DNW 35, 677) [2]. Very fine, second better (£40-50)
France, Alsace, 1912, a bronze plaque by G.-H. Prud’homme, head of an Alsace woman left, rev. houses in Strasbourg, bird’s nest in foreground, named (Les Skieurs d’Alsace à Jean Karcher, 1920-1950), 68 x 51mm (CGMP p.332; BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.45, 118; BDM VIII, 147; cf. DNW 54, 871); Tennis, c. 1920, a gilt-bronze award medal by C. Charles, named (Tennis Club du Mans, Tournoi, 1925, Championne), 50mm; together with other sporting medals and plaques (3) [5]. Very fine, first better and...
20th Century, Gloucestershire, Gloucester, The Gloucester Wagon Works, silver Tribute medal, 1918, by Vaughton, g encircling 1914 1918, rev. appreciate your labours during the great war, etc, 27mm, hallmarked Birmingham 1918; Upper Slaughter, Peace, 1918, a bronze medal, unsigned, gr impaled on crowned shield, rev. arms, 50mm [2]. First very fine and pierced, with ring for suspension, second good fine and rare (£20-30)
France, Chambre de Commerce de Paris, c. 1935, an Art Deco silver award medal by P.-M. Poisson, similar, un-named, 75mm (cf. DNW 30, 795). Very fine, rare (£50-70)
France, Saint Michel, 1936, an octagonal bronze award plaque by P. Turin, St Michael spearing the dragon, rev. scales and sword, cross behind, flames issuing from angles, engraved (VII-VIII-XXXXII), 55mm (CGMP p.382; cf. DNW 47, 954); together with other Art Deco medals (2), by Bénard and J. Vernon [3]. First good very fine, others very fine (£40-60)
Essex, Applied Art Exhibition, Chelmsford, 1903, a silver award medal, unsigned [by Elkington], standing robed figure with lamp, seated female with easel and male artisan at sides, rev. legend, named (Art Manufactures, Warner & Sons), 38mm (Adams –; Allen –). Very fine, reverse unevenly toned (£20-30)
Japan, Kitagawa Utamaro, c. 1980, a bronze medal by Durbel, incuse bust right, rev. mountain, 80mm. Extremely fine; in unofficial blue case by Clerc, Paris (£25-35)
Victoria (1837-1901), Visit of Christian IX and Louise of Denmark to the City of London, 1893, a light bronze medal by F. Bowcher for the Corporation of London, conjoined busts right, rev. Londinia seated, façade of the Guildhall behind, 75mm (BHM 3454; E 1783; Welch 26). Very fine (£30-40)
Hieronymussen, P., Orders, Medals and Decorations of Britain and Europe, 1st edn, London, 1966, 256pp including 80 colour plates, dj; Hawkins, E., and others, Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the Death of George II, 2 vols [1885], London, 1978, xxxii + 724, 866pp; Payne, A.A., A Handbook of British and Foreign Orders, War Medals and Decorations awarded to the Army and Navy, [1910], London, 1981, lxix + 811pp, some illustrations in text; Grimshaw, Margaret...
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)
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)
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)
British Historical Medals, English Army Enters Paris, 1815, a copper medal by N.G.A. Brenet for Mudie, bust of Wellington right, rev. frontal elevation of the Louvre, 41mm (Eimer 77a; BHM 889; E 1077). Extremely fine (£40-60)
British Historical Medals, Llandudno Parish Church Restored, 1855, a white metal medal by E. Cottrill, church, rev. legend in 11 lines, 38mm (BHM –); Opening of the New Dock, Newport, 1858, a white metal medal, unsigned, 38mm (BHM –; Boon –); Opening of the Alexandra Dock, Newport, 1875, a bronze medal, unsigned, 38mm (BHM 3017); North Wales and Border Counties Exhibition, 1876, a copper medal by G.T. Morgan, 48mm (BHM 3034); George V, Coronation, 1911, Cardiganshire Education...
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Turners, a silver award medal, unsigned [by J. Pinches], armorial achievement, rev. tablet with wreath border, named (Presented by The Worshipful Company of Turners to Harold Winter, 1927), hallmarked to Birmingham 1926, 45mm (MJP p.232); Worshipful Company of Turners, a silver award medal, unsigned, armorial achievement, rev. named (L.E. Harron, Freedom and Livery, 1930), 32mm [2]. Extremely fine; first in red fitted case of issue, second with...
Italy, Pisa Cathedral, 1855, a copper medal by J. Wiener, 59mm (Reinecke 48); St Peter’s Basilica, Rome, 1857, a copper medal by J. Wiener, 59mm (Reinecke 50); Milan Cathedral, 1860, a copper medal by J. Wiener, 59mm (Reinecke 47); Florence Cathedral, 1864, a copper medal by J. Wiener, 59mm (Reinecke 46) [4]. Very fine or better, but all cleaned in the past (£60-80)
Caernarvonshire, Royal National Eisteddfod, Carnarvon, 1894, a silver award medal, unsigned, bust of Apollo right, lyre and sheet music below, all within elaborate double wreath border, rev. wreath, named (Prize Winner, Solo Violin Playing, Bessie Grundy, Age 11 Years, St Helens, Lancashire), 45mm. Very fine; with clip and ring for suspension (£30-40)
Glamorganshire, Glamorgan County Asylum Committee [Bridgend], a silver badge in the shape of a Maltese cross, dragon, back named (Thomas William Nekrewes), hallmarked sb&s ltd Birmingham 1904, 32mm. Very fine and very rare; with loop suspension, original green ribbon and clasp (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £40
Glamorganshire, Glamorgan County Mental Hospital [Bridgend], a silver badge in the shape of a Maltese cross by Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst, dragon, back named (Doris Crocombe), hallmarked Birmingham 1926, 32mm. Extremely fine and very rare; with loop suspension, original green ribbon and clasp (£40-60)
Belgium, La Musique, 1911, a bronze plaque by L.A. de Smeth for Fonson, on behalf of the Société Hollandaise Belge des Amis de la Médaille d’Art, naked boy playing flute, watched by two children, rev. cock crowing, sunrise in background, 58 x 55mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.13, 28; BDM VIII, 208; cf. BDW 17, 591); 50th Anniversary of Le Hainaut, 1914, a uniface bronze plaque by L. Gobert for Michel, 80 x 75mm (BDM –; cf. DNW 70C, 2454) [2]. About extremely fine and better, second patinated...
Cameroon, Les Bamiléké, 1981, a silver medal by G. Simon, naked Bamiléké lady carrying a vessel on her head, rev. mask and other accoutrements, 77mm (CGMP p.688). Very fine, rare (£40-60)
England, Leyton & District Eisteddfod, silver award medals (3), all unsigned, standing robed female with lyre, revs. wreath, named (Metal Work, C. Hiscock, 1927; Knitting, E. Jones, 1932; Beatrice Rose Norris, Art Needlework, Adult, 1938), all hallmarked acb Birmingham, 45, 33 and 33mm; Stamford Hill Eisteddfod, a silver award medal by Vaughton, robed females advancing right, one with lyre, other with horn, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to Evelyn Gernon, Recitation (Junior)), hallmarked...
France, ASSOCIATION LéOPOLD BELLAN, c. 1900, a bronze award medal by C.P. Pillet, nude river goddess reclines before building, rev. robed female seated on stylised throne, épreuve d’auteur in exergue, 80mm (PBE 711; BDM –; cf. DNW 58, 1538); ASSOCIATION LéOPOLD BELLAN, c. 1920, a bronze award medal by C.P. Pillet, named (Henri Guyon), 80mm [2]. First with minor rim nicks, otherwise extremely fine and attractively patinated; first in original green fitted case (£40-60)
Jersey, Jersey Eisteddfod, 1910, a silver award medal by J. Moore, seated female playing harp, rev. wreath, named (Prix d’Honneur, Music (Instrumental)…Awarded to Ethel Page), 44mm (McCammon 197). Light scuffing, otherwise very fine (£50-70)
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