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George II (1727-1760), George II, Coronation, 1727, a silver medal by J. Croker, laureate bust left, rev. King, enthroned, being crowned by Britannia who holds a cornucopia, 35mm (MI II, 479/4; E 510). Brightly cleaned, otherwise about extremely fine (£80-100)
Hammer Price: £140
Victoria (1837-1901), St Paul’s Cathedral, c. 1840, a copper medal by J. Davis, frontal elevation of the cathedral, rev. interior view, 61mm (BHM 1699; Taylor 39f); Canterbury Cathedral, c. 1840, a copper medal by J. Davis, 61mm (BHM 2367; Taylor 1a); Ely Cathedral, c. 1840, a copper medal by J. Davis, 61mm (BHM 2368; Taylor 4b); Lincoln Cathedral, c. 1840, a copper medal by J. Davis, 61mm (BHM 2371; Taylor 7a); Oxford Cathedral, c. 1840, a copper medal by J. Davis, 61mm (BHM 2372; Taylor...
Victoria (1837-1901), Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1845, a copper medal by A.J. Stothard for the Art Union of London, bust left, rev. infant Hercules strangling two snakes, 58mm (BHM 2207; E 1399; Beaulah 2); Sir Francis Chantrey, 1846, a copper medal by W. Wyon for the Art Union of London, 55mm (BHM 2227; E 1381; B 1); Sir Christopher Wren, 1846, a copper medal by B. Wyon for the Art Union of London, 58mm (BHM 2232; E 1411; B 3) [3]. Second very fine, others about extremely fine and better (£90-120)
Devon, Plymouth Exhibition, 1905, a silver award medal by W.J. Dingley, arms and supporters, rev. robed female allegory of Industry holding trumpet and wreath, farm animals and implements of industry at sides, edge named (Gertrude Mary Keene, 1st Prize, for Art Needlework), hallmarked Birmingham 1905, 38mm (Allen Pt 4, recté Dingley). Obverse rim knock at 3 o’clock, otherwise about very fine; with straight bar suspender and original green and black ribbon [this tatty] (£40-60)
Italy: Papal States, 1,600th Anniversary of the Edict of Mailand, 1913, a bronze medal by S. Johnson, bust of Pius X left, medallions of Melchiades, Marcus and Silvester around, rev. Constantine the Great and the presentation of the edict, 67mm; together with other Papal medals (10), all in copper or bronze [11]. Mostly very fine (£60-80)
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)
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)
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)
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)
British Historical Medals, British Battles, 1815, a copper box medal, unsigned, bust of Wellington left, rev. legend in 11 lines within wreath, containing a complete set of 14 monochrome roundels, 47mm (Eimer 82; BHM 885; E 1075a) [Lot]. Medal and contents extremely fine (£120-150)
Warwickshire, National Trades Exhibition, Birmingham, 1913, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, city arms and supporters, rev. wreath, named (Miss Anne Parker), 64mm. Minor marks in centre of reverse, otherwise extremely fine and attractively toned, very rare (£80-100)
British Historical Medals, Visit of Queen Victoria to the Guildhall, 1837, a copper medal by W. Wyon, coronetted bust left, rev. frontal elevation of the Guildhall, 55mm (BHM 1775; E 1304; Welch 5); Victoria, Coronation, 1838, a white metal medal by J. Davis, 49mm (BHM 1811); Visit of Queen Victoria to Birmingham, 1858, a copper medal by J. Moore, 56mm (BHM 2613; Taylor 35b); other base metal medals of Victoria (2) [5]. First extremely fine, last very fine but reverse partly stained, others...
Scotland, Glasgow East End Industrial Exhibition, 1903-4, a silver-gilt award medal by C.C. Macdonald, Glasgow, arms and supporters, tablet below, named (Awarded to John Kennedy, Glasgow), rev. robed female figure standing before a cityscape, River Clyde and implements of industry in foreground, for the glasgow royal infirmary in exergue, 64mm (Allen Pt 1; Brodie –). Extremely fine and a handsome medal, very rare (£120-150)
British Historical Medals, Clapham Hall Gymnasium, a silver star-shaped badge, named (R.R. Glanvile, 1875), 40mm; Liverpool & District Gymnasia League, a silver award medal, unsigned, named (1901 Winners, B’head Gym, W. Ewing), 44mm; Amateur Fencing Association, a silver award medal, unsigned, named (Savage Shield Competition 1938, won by London Fencing Club, C.R. Hammersley), 51mm; together with other named award silver medals (11), from Cheltenham, Birmingham, Norwich, Manchester, etc...
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Turners, a silver award medal by J. Pinches, armorial achievement, rev. tablet with wreath border, named (To Ethel May Bilbe of the City of London School for Girls as the Prize for Drawing, A. Conyers Haycraft Esq, Master, G.W. Holtzapffel Esq, Upper Warden, T.H.E. Foord Esq, Renter Warden, Right Honble. Frank Green, Lord Mayor), edge engraved (The Sir Alfred Bevan Medal), 63mm (MJP p.232; cf. DNW 30, 634). About extremely fine, very rare (£70-100)
Glamorganshire, National Eisteddfod of Wales, Cardiff, 1883, a silver award medal by W. Spiridion, Prince’s plumes above conjoined shields, rev. seated and standing robed figures with musical instruments, edge named (Alfred Thomas, J.P., Ex-Mayor of Cardiff, Member of the Executive Committee), 45mm. Extremely fine and toned, very rare, particularly by association (£70-100)
Hammer Price: £130
Glamorganshire, University of Wales, Welsh National School of Medicine, Cardiff, the John Maclean Medal, in silver, unsigned, arms, rev. legend in and around wreath, named (Awarded for Proficiency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to…Thomas Geraint Illtyd James, M.B., B.C.H., 1924-1925), 63mm, edge stamped silver. Scratch marks on rim from previous efforts to remove medal from tight-fitting aperture in case, otherwise virtually as struck, obverse toned, very rare and believed the first...
Glamorganshire, Swansea Bread & Cake Competition, 1913, a gold award medal by W.J. Dingley, arms flanked by wreath of palm and wheat-ears, rev. wreath, named (Best Exhibit, R.E. Jones Ltd, Confectionery Section), hallmarked Birmingham 1912, 38mm, 9ct, 38.90g. Test marks, otherwise very fine or better, rare (£90-120)
19th Century, Gloucestershire, Eastington, Great Exhibition, 1851, a bronze award medal by W. and L.C. Wyon, conjoined busts of Victoria and Prince Albert left, rev. Britannia placing a wreath on kneeling figure of Industry, attended by supporters representing the continents, edge named (C. Hooper & Co, Class XII), 77mm (Allen A25; BHM 2462; E 1457). Tiny nick in obverse field, otherwise virtually as struck; in original maroon case of issue by Barnby, Clerkenwell (£120-150)
George II (1727-1760), Queen Caroline, Coronation, 1727, a silver medal by J. Croker, bust left, rev. Queen standing between Religion and Britannia, 35mm (MI II, 480/8; E 512). About extremely fine, toned (£80-100)
Germany, Battle of Jutland, 1916, a bronze medal by H. Kaufmann for Ball, bust of Admiral Scheer left, rev. battleship firing her guns, 92mm (Frankenhuis 793; cf. DNW 45, 980). Extremely fine (£50-70)
Buckinghamshire, Halton & Aston Clinton Industrial Exhibition, 1868, a silver award medal, unsigned [for J. Smith & Co], wreath enclosing monogram, scroll around, rev. swan swimming left, reeds behind, wreath around, edge named (John Lawson, Aylesbury), 51mm (Preston-Morley 654; Allen Pt 2). Very fine, very rare in silver (£120-150)
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)
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)
British Historical Medals, British Victories in the Peninsula, 1814, 23 [of 26] gilt-bronze medalets by E. Thomason, revs. with names and dates of the Peninsula engagements, all 19mm (Eimer 84; BHM 888; E 1076) [Lot]. One with verdigris, otherwise practically as struck; contained in the original tube, outside engraved ‘British Victories’ (£120-150)
Scotland, Scottish & National Exhibition [Edinburgh], 1898-1899, a silver-gilt award medal, unsigned, arms of Scotland and supporters, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to Palethorpes Limited, Potted Meats & Sausages, Glasgow), hallmarked Birmingham 1898, 45mm (Allen –; Brodie 331); Edinburgh & Midlothian Industrial Exhibition, Edinburgh Evening News Special Prize, a silver award medal, unsigned, arms of Scotland and supporters, rev. named (Awarded to Thos. Sands for Best Photograph (Open),...
Scotland, Scottish Exhibition, Glasgow, 1911, a gold plaque fashioned like a bell by Kirkwood, frontal elevation of Trongate, named (W.M. Mackenzie), rev. robed figure of Scotia holding shield, bird perched on her right hand, salmon and ring at her feet, hallmarked London 1910, 30 x 21mm, 15ct, 7.89g (Brodie 356, this piece). Extremely fine and very rare; with integral loop for suspension (£120-150)
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Bakers, an oval silver-gilt Past Master’s badge, arms, sleeve of hand with cuff, back named (Joseph Clarke, F.S.A., 3rd Warden 1876, Master 1878), hallmarked jb London 1876, 53 x 44mm (Garnett pl.iii, 7; cf. BDW 17, 554). Very fine; integral loop for suspension (£60-80)
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Stationers, a silver award medal by A.G. Wyon for Pinches, arms in wreath, rev. scrolled tablet, palms at sides, named (S.C. & P.I.T.B., Machine Examination, First Prize, William C. Hodges, 1921), 57mm (MJP p.232; cf. DNW 68, 1362). Very fine and toned, very rare (£70-100)
France, Death of Auguste Barye, 1876, a bronze medal by H.A.J. Patey, bust three-quarters left, rev. lion subduing serpent, named (Lions Club de Saint Cloud 1959-1969), 68mm (PBE 659; CGMP p.299; Coll. R. Marx 407; BDM IV, 423; cf. Kjellberg, p.66; cf. BDW 18, 391; cf. DNW 48, 686); Noces d’Argent, 1902, a bronze plaque by R. Baudichon, engraved (1 Juin 1894, 1 Juin 1944), 73 x 67mm (CGMP p.23; Classens 61; BDM VII, 55; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.37, 6-7; cf. BDW 5, 30); La Défense Contre la...
Hammer Price: £120
Monmouthshire, Ebbw Vale Literary and Scientific Institute, the Richardson Medal, a silver award, unsigned, legend on and within Garter, ornate floral centre, rev. Victoria colliery, edge named (Richard Lewis, 1st Prize, 1886), 45mm. Minor surface marks in reverse field, otherwise good very fine and dark-toned, very rare (£80-100)
19th Century, Gloucestershire, Gloucester, Bluecoat School, an oval uniface silver Scholar’s badge, crest, an armoured hand holding a patriarchal cross, sir thomas rich’s hospital around, engraved no. 8, 65 x 52mm. Minor rim nicks, otherwise very fine, rare; with loop mount to aid wearing (£100-150)
Anne (1702-1714), Anne, Coronation, 1702, a silver medal, unsigned [by J. Croker], bust left, rev. Anne, as Pallas, hurls a thunderbolt at a monster, 35mm (MI II, 228/4; E 390). Good very fine, dark-toned (£150-200)
George IV (1820-1830), George IV, Coronation, 1821, a silver medal by B. Pistrucci, laureate bust left, rev. Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia approaching the enthroned King being crowned by Victory, 35mm (BHM 1070; E 1146). Light scratches behind head, otherwise extremely fine and attractively toned (£80-100)
Norway, Public Announcement of Roald Amundsen Reaching the South Pole, 1912, a light bronze medal by L.-C. Lauer, bust three-quarters right, rev. Norwegian flag flying over cairn at the Pole, 51mm (cf. DNW 30, 853). Extremely fine (£90-120)
Lancashire, Industrial Exhibition Co Ltd, Manchester (Est. 1880), a silver award medal by Elkington, standing robed figure of Industry, flanked by seated female artist and male artisan, rev. legend, named (Awarded to J. Wilkinson for Superior Workmanship in Perambulators), 56mm (Allen Pt 4). Obverse rim bruised and other minor surface marks, otherwise extremely fine and toned, very rare; in fitted blue case of issue (£70-100)
Lancashire, Brewers and Allied Trades Exhibition, Manchester, 1897, a silver award medal, unsigned, seated female holding light bulb and rudder, locomotive and ship behind, rev. city arms and supporters, four other conjoined shields below, central tablet named (Seedhouse’s Gingerette & Lemonette Essences, Highest Award for Excellence), 44mm (Allen –); Northern Counties Exhibition, 1905, a silver award medal by Vaughton, city arms and supporters, rev. wreath, named (Wheat Meal Bread, J....
Victoria (1837-1901), visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to the City, 1893, a bronze medal by G.G. Adams for the Corporation of London, conjoined busts left, rev. Duke and Duchess in biga left, being presented with a cornucopia by Londinia, 76mm (BHM 3452; E 1780; Welch 25). Virtually as struck; in official maroon gilt-blocked case of issue (£80-100)
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)
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...
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