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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)
Hammer Price: £120
British Historical Medals, Royal Infirmary for Children Established, 1820, a copper medal by P. Wyon, 37mm (BHM 1065); together with other medals, medalets, model money, etc (83, four in silver) [84]. Varied state (£40-60)
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Cordwainers, a silver award medal, unsigned, arms, rev. exhibition 1895 london, etc, named (A. Sanders), hallmarked Birmingham 1894, 45mm. Extremely fine but somewhat brightly cleaned, very rare (£60-80)
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Drapers, a silver award medal, unsigned [by W.J. Taylor], arms and supporters, rev. named (Presented by the Drapers’ Company, Drapers’ College, to Augustus Leopold Page, Class I, for success in the Cambridge Local Examination, 1882), 41mm. Mint state, deeply toned, with clip, ring, original blue ribbon and buckle clasp; in fitted case of issue by W.J. Taylor, Medallist, Holborn, London W.C. (£40-60)
British Historical Medals, Victorian Era Exhibition, London, 1897, a white metal medal by F. Bowcher, crowned bust of Victoria left, rev. royal arms and supporters, 51mm (BHM 3624); together with other miscellaneous medals, etc, in silver (9), base metal (65), mostly British [75]. Varied state (£80-100)
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Founders, Award of Honour, a silver medal signed Y, arms, rev. two artisans pouring molten metal into a mould, head of sphinx at right, edge named (The Founders' Company Exhibition 1910, Walter James Franks), 57mm (cf. DNW 68, 1251). Extremely fine and very rare (£70-100)
British Historical Medals, Masonic and other decorations (8), all silver or silver-gilt, dated 1860 to 1900 [8]. Very fine and better (£60-80)
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Turners, a silver-gilt award medal, unsigned, arms in high relief, rev. named (To F.W. Britten as a prize for Horological Drawing in the Competition of the British Horological Institute for the year 1886, Edgar Sydney, Master, R. Turtle Pigott, D.C.L., Upper Warden, W. Burdett Coutts, MP, Renter Warden, John Staples, Lord Mayor), 72mm (Garnett pl.iii, 5; D & W 506/54; cf. DNW 70C, 2234). Extremely fine and very rare (£70-100)
France, Siège de la Bastille, Paris, 1789, a uniface copper-washed lead cliché of the rev. of the medal by B. Andrieu, view of the siege, 85mm (Hennin 23; BDM I, 53); Arrivée du Roi à Paris, 1789, a uniface copper-washed lead cliche of the rev. of the medal by B. Andrieu, 87mm Hennin 62; BDM I, 53) [2]. About extremely fine, an attractive pair; both set in contemporary gilt surround mounts with clips and rings for suspension (£70-100)
Germany, Harz, Zellerfeld, Baptismal ‘Thaler’, 1718, in silver, by H. Horst, Christ kneeling, baptising old man sat in the River Jordan, rev. legend, 52mm, 29.10g (Goppel –; cf. Laugwitz 1976, 408 [dated 1715]). Good very fine, toned (£120-150)
Victoria (1837-1901), Opening of the New Coal Exchange, 1849, a bronze medal by B. Wyon for the Corporation of London, busts of Victoria, Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal in medallions, rev. interior of the Coal Exchange, 89mm (BHM 2357; E 1435; Welch 6). Minor rim nicks, otherwise about extremely fine (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £110
Cheshire, Stockport Gas Appliances Exhibition, 1882, a silver award medal, unsigned, arms flanked by lion and standing Britannia, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to Class V, for any new application of Gas for Manufacturing and Trade Purposes generally and for Motive Power, J.E.H. Andrew & Co, Stockport, for their Bisschop small Gas Engine), 51mm (Banham 444, this piece; Allen –). Some light scuffing, otherwise good very fine and very rare (£80-100)
Cumberland, Whitehaven and West Cumberland Exhibition, 1897-98, a silver award medal by Vaughton, griffin above arms, rev. wreath, un-named, 44mm (Allen Pt 4). Virtually as struck, olive-green tone; in official red gilt-blocked case of issue by P. Vaughton & Sons, Gothic Works, Birmingham (£40-60)
Victoria (1837-1901), 700th Anniversary of the Mayoralty of London, 1889, a bronze medal by A. Kirkwood & Son for the Corporation of London, busts of Richard I and Victoria vis-à-vis, St George and dragon below, rev. seated Londinia receiving symbols of Mayoralty from St Michael, cityscape behind, 81mm (BHM 3377; E 1752; Welch 23). Virtually as struck (£70-90)
London, Covent Garden: Exhibition of Amateur Repoussé Work, a silver award medal issued for T.J. Gawthorp, classic male head right, symbols of repoussé work around, rev. scroll, named (To J.E. Lucas Esq., 1886), 37mm (Allen –). Extremely fine and most attractive, rare; in maroon fitted case of issue by Gawthorp, 16 Long Acre (£25-35)
London, Crystal Palace: Picture Gallery Prize, a silver award by G.G. Adams for Pinches, Fame with trumpet above standing figure of Britannia, attended by allegories of Plenty and Learning, partial elevation of the Palace in background, rev. wreath, named (Awarded by the Crystal Palace for a picture ‘On The Hillside’ by L.B. Hurt, 1897), 63mm (cf. Allen 1893/10; cf. BHM 2545; cf. E 1485; cf. MJP p.34; cf. BDW 10, 439). Minor surface and rim marks, otherwise good very fine and toned, very...
London, Earl’s Court: Woman’s Exhibition, 1900, a silver award medal by Spink, winged female above River Thames, representations of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge at sides, implements of art and industry below, rev. wreath, named (Aliôné Co), 45mm (Allen Pt 3). Two rim knocks, otherwise about very fine, very rare (£60-80)
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)
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)
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)
British Historical Medals, Chronology of the Sovereigns of England, 1814, a bronze box medal, unsigned, bust of the Prince Regent left, rev. inscription within circle of emblems of the Order of the Garter, containing 15 [of 16] engraved double-sided monochrome portrait discs, William I to George III [John/Elizabeth I missing], 47mm (BHM 783; E 1062; cf. DNW 62, 1467). Very fine, rare (£120-150)
British Historical Medals, Abbey Church, Bath, 1835, a gilt lead medal by C.F. Carter, frontal elevation of the church, rev. legend in 14 lines, 50mm (BHM 1687); St Michael’s Church, Bath, Demolished, 1835, white metal medals by J. Davis (2), both 37mm (Taylor 46a); Prior Park, Bath, c. 1839, medals by T. Halliday (2), in copper and white metal, both 51mm (Taylor 47a); Blue Coat School, Bath, Brodrick Medal, 1854, a gilt lead award by Allen & Moore, 58mm (D & W 204/24); Bath Temperance...
British Historical Medals, George V, Coronation, 1911, Bridgwater, a white metal medal by J.A. Restall, 39mm; Peace, 1919, Bridgwater, a white metal medal, unsigned, 32mm; United School, Chard, 1892, Punctual Attendance, oval award medals (2), unsigned, bronze (Harry Bennett, 1897), white metal (H.A. Bennett, 1898), both 50 x 38mm (Dry 360), Regular Attendance, 1913, a silver cross, un-named, hallmarked hw ltd Birmingham 1913, 27mm (Dry 361); George V, Coronation, 1911, Glastonbury, a bronze...
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Painters and Stainers, a silver award medal, unsigned [by J.S. Wyon], arms and supporters, rev. exhibition of works of decorative art around wreath, named (Foster Spottiswoode for Decoration, 1863), 47mm (MJP p.231; Garnett pl.iii, 8). Rim knocks, about very fine, rare; with clip and ring for suspension (£50-70)
British Historical Medals, Medals, clichés, etc (18), including Waterloo and MGS [18]. Varied state (£30-50)
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Vintners, a silver badge, unsigned, arms, back named (George Dickin, 7th April 1824), hallmarked iet London 1824, 40mm (Garnett pl.i, 6; D & W 506/57; MG 923; E 740; cf. BDW 1, 627). Extremely fine and toned; with ornate loop for suspension (£50-70)
19th Century, Gloucestershire, Gloucester, Bluecoat School, an oval uniface silver Scholar’s badge, similar, engraved no. 15, 65 x 52mm. About very fine, rare; with loop mount to aid wearing (£100-150)
Hammer Price: £100
20th Century, Gloucestershire, Lydney, Great War Tribute, 1918, a gold award medal by J.A. Restall for Quinsee, Gloucester, Britannia greets serviceman, rev. tablet, named (F.J. Cook Who Fought…), 26mm, hallmarked Birmingham 1918, 9ct, 10.88g. Extremely fine and very rare; with ornate clip and ring for suspension (£90-120)
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)
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);...
London, Earl’s Court: International Gas Exhibition, 1904, a silver award medal, unsigned, ige monogram, rev. tablet above sprig of oak, named (Messrs. Mobberley & Perry), 45mm (Allen Pt 2). Good very fine and dark-toned, very rare (£70-90)
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)
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)
British Historical Medals, R[oding] & D[—] V[alley] G[olf] C[lub], gold award medals by W.J. Dingley (2), golfer taking a swing, revs. named (T. Rush, 1922, Monthly Medal; Monthly Medal, T. Rush, Jan. 1926), hallmarked Birmingham 1921 and 1924, both 26mm, 9ct, total wt. 15.08g; Suffolk Pro Championship, a gold award medal by W.H. Haseler, similar, rev. named (Championship, 1933, Runner Up, J.T. Rush), 29mm, 9ct, 9.18g [3]. Very fine and better; all with clips and rings for suspension...
Germany, Coronation of William I and Augusta, Königsberg, 1861, a silver medal by C. Pfeuffer, conjoined busts right, rev. crowned shield of Prussia, other shields around, 42mm (BDM IV, 475); Reconciliation of William II and Otto von Bismarck, 1894, a silver medal by L.C. Lauer, 33mm (BDM III, 321); Netherlands, International Colonial and Overseas Exhibition, Amsterdam, 1883, a bronze award medal by A. Fisch, un-named, 70mm; International Exhibition, Amsterdam, 1890, a silver medal by...
Secret Societies, The Duke of Clarence Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (Est. 1831), a silver award medal, unsigned, masonic symbols under all-seeing eye, rev. scroll within wreath, named (Presented May 9th 1857 to P.C. William Raby for his Meritorious & Valuable Services to the Lodge), 43mm. Pierced for suspension, otherwise very fine, lightly toned, very rare (£90-120)
Secret Societies, The Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds, a silver-gilt award medal, unsigned, similar, named (Presented to Bro. G.K. Shaw, P.C.S., as a mark of respect for his services on behalf of the Order, June 9th 1893), 51mm. Extremely fine, rare; with swivel ‘Mutiny-type’ suspension bar and ribbon of yellow and red (£60-80)
Russia, St Isaac’s Church, St Petersburg, 1858, a copper medal by J. Wiener, exterior elevation, rev. interior view, 59mm (Reinecke 57). Good very fine, but has been cleaned in the past (£30-40)
Victoria (1837-1901), William Dyce, 1867, a copper medal by G.G. Adams for the Art Union of London, bust left, rev. detail from Dyce’s painting The Good Shepherd, 57mm (BHM 2873; E 1594; B 17); Sir Richard Westmacott, 1868, a copper medal by L.C. Wyon for the Art Union of London, 55mm (BHM 2894; E 1600; B 18); Charles Leslie, 1870, a copper medal by A.B. Wyon for the Art Union of London, 55mm (BHM 2911; E 1608; B 19); John Gibson, 1874, a copper medal by J.S. Wyon for the Art Union of...
Hammer Price: £95
Victoria (1837-1901), Thomas Stothard, 1880, a copper medal by L.C. Wyon for the Art Union of London, bust right, rev. detail from Stothard’s painting The Canterbury Pilgrims, 55mm (BHM 3080; E 1672; B 27); Edward Baily, 1882, a copper medal by A.B. Wyon for the Art Union of London, 55mm (BHM 3115; E 1691; B 28); Sir Gilbert Scott, 1884, a copper medal by G.G. Adams for the Art Union of London, 57mm (BHM 3170; E 1709; B 29) [3]. Good very fine and better, but obverse of last partly dulled...
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