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British Historical Medals, Masonic: enamelled silver badges (5), including Alexandra Park Lodge, no. 4889, Herts Masters Lodge, no. 4090; together with other badges (29), including War Service 1914 (2), Civil Defence Corps, Welsh Corgi League, British Legion, S.J.A.B. and an Edward VIII tie-pin [34]. Mostly very fine, Masonics better (£50-70)
Hammer Price: £70
Secret Societies, I[ndependent] O[rder of] G[ood] T[emplars], an oval silver award medal, unsigned, objects on 5-pointed star within wreath, rev. named (Presented to Bro. R.W. Kirkus, D.G.W.C.T. & V.D., by the members of the Onward Lodge No. 522, Liverpool, October 1878), 45 x 37mm. Several surface marks, fine to very fine, very rare; with clip and ring for suspension (£70-100)
Glamorganshire, Cardiff Times Commemoration Prize, a silver award medal, unsigned, Prince’s plumes above conjoined arms, rev. winged harpies flanking bearded man holding harp, edge named (Presented to Mr E. Seward A.R.I.B.A. for Design of Medal), 45mm. Two minor rim nicks, otherwise extremely fine, very rare and interesting (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £65
Egypt, Visit of King Fuad to Czechoslovakia, 1929, a bronze medal by S.-E. Vernier and L. Saloun, bust right, rev. female figures of Egypt and Czechoslovakia in greeting, 72mm (cf. Baldwin Islamic 7, 702, and 12, 3644). Very fine, rare; in original green fitted case of issue with Royal monogram on lid (£60-80)
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)
London, Crystal Palace: Photographic Exhibition, 1893, a silver award medal by J. Pinches, similar, rev. wreath, date on tablet, edge named (G. Thompson), 41mm (Allen 1). Tiny obverse rim nick at 12 o’clock, otherwise virtually as struck and attractively toned, rare (£40-60)
Livery Company Awards, Centenary of the Society of the Livery of the Coopers’ Company, 1927, a silver-gilt award medal by T.H. Paget, arms and supporters, rev. wreath, centenary, etc, edge named (Herbert Julian Cheswick), 35mm (cf. DNW 56, 703). Extremely fine, clip, ring, original red ribbon and centenary clasp; in maroon gilt-blocked fitted case of issue (£40-60)
Austria, Capture of Landau, 1704, a silver medal by P.H. Müller, bewigged bust of Joseph I almost facing, rev. view of the besieged city, edge victoriarvm, etc, 42mm (Forster 724; cf. Künker Auktion 87, 4124). Obverse fine, reverse good fine, toned (£80-100)
Secret Societies, Well’s Motto, a gold award medal by J.A. Restall, clasped hands above legend on scroll, rev. tablet, named (Awarded to J.E. Davis, Nov. 1906), hallmarked Birmingham 1906, 26mm, 15ct, 11.30g. Extremely fine; with loop for suspension (£35-45)
Anglesey, Eisteddfod Freiniol, Aberffraw, 1849, a silver award medal by Allen & Moore for I. Aronson, Bangor, crest above arms, rev. owen j a fuller meyrick, yswain, llywydd around wreath, un-named, 57mm. Extremely fine and toned, very rare (£70-100)
Glamorganshire, Cardiff & South Wales Horse Show, a silver award medal, unsigned, arms and supporters, rev. wreath, engraved (‘Argo’ Champion 1913), 45mm. Extremely fine and toned (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £60
Wales, Eisteddfod Genedlaethol y Cymry, Caerludd [London], 1887, a silver award medal, unsigned, Welsh arms, rev. eye above wreath, named (Alderman David Evans), 45mm. Minor rim nicks on both sides, otherwise extremely fine and toned, very rare and a significant piece by association; with straight bar suspension (£50-100)
France, Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, a bronze award plaque incorporating a restruck Marine Florissante medal, 1693, in silver, by J. Mauger, named (1886 1926, Le Conseil d’Administration à Melle. Marie Grancher, Tapissière, à l’Agence Générale du Havre, en souvenir de sons bons et loyaux services), 184 x 108mm; together with other miscellaneous French base metal medals (4, one cased) [5]. Varied state (£40-60)
19th Century, Gloucestershire, Gloucester, Sir Berkeley Guise, 1811, a white metal medal, unsigned, legend in wreath, rev. may the spirit of british freedom protect the elective franchise from the corruptions of aristocracy, 45mm (BHM 711); The Independent Electors of Gloucester, 1816, a white metal medal, unsigned, colonel webb, etc, rev. may the spirit of freedom, etc, 45mm (BHM 927); Completion of the Gloucester and Berkeley Canal, 1827, a white metal medal by T. Halliday, sailing ship,...
19th Century, Gloucestershire, Gloucester, Victoria, Golden Jubilee, 1887, a white metal medal by W.O. Lewis, coronetted bust left, rev. arms and supporters, r.v. vassar-smith mayor, etc, 39mm (W & E 2246C); Brimscombe Mission Chapel, Sunday School, 1891, a Full Marks nickel badge, 30mm; Marriage of the Duke of York, 1893, a white metal medal by H.B. Sale, j.a. matthews mayor, etc, 38mm; Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, 1897, medals (2), in silver, unsigned, presented by the city high sheriff e....
Germany, In Treue Fest [In True Alliance], 1915, a cast bronze medal by P. Leibküchler, busts of Franz Joseph I and William II facing, rev. two naked men standing, slaying multi-headed hydra, 107mm (Frankenhuis –). Extremely fine and attractively patinated, rare (£60-80)
Cheshire, Verdin Technical Schools, Winsford, and Winsford Exhibition, 1895, a silver award medal by Ottley, frontal elevation of a building, rev. named (Awarded to Mr George Fowles for Exhibit in Woodcarving), 44mm (Banham –; Taylor –; Allen –). Brilliant mint state, attractive olive tone, very rare (£60-80)
Victoria (1837-1901), William Wyon, 1854, a copper medal by L.C. Wyon for the Art Union of London, bust right, rev. Britannia and four sea-horses, 56mm (BHM 2535; E 1480; B 7); William Chambers, 1857, a copper medal by B. Wyon for the Art Union of London, 55mm (BHM 2596; E 1516; B 9); Thomas Banks, 1858, a copper medal by L.C. Wyon for the Art Union of London, 55mm (BHM 2633; E 1523; B 10) [3]. About extremely fine, but second with obverse dulled and third with minor rim nicks (£90-120)
Victoria (1837-1901), Entry of Princess Alexandra into the City of London, 1863, a bronze medal by J.S. & A.B. Wyon for the Corporation of London, bust left, rev. Londinia welcoming the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra, 77mm (BHM 2783; E 1561; Welch 9). Almost extremely fine; in red gilt-blocked case of issue [one side damaged] (£60-80)
London, Alexandra Palace: Alexandra Palace Art Exhibition, 1881, a silver award medal by Elkington, standing robed figure with lamp, seated female with easel and male artisan at sides, rev. wreath, named (Awarded by the Kennel Club to Phill Warner-Sleigh for Head of Bloodhound in Pastel), 56mm (Allen –). Some scuffing, otherwise about very fine, very rare (£60-80)
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)
London, Crystal Palace: National Chrysanthemum Society’s Show, 1908, a uniface silver award medal by J. Pinches, similar, rev. named (Awarded to J.W. Harrison for 1 Vase of Single Chrysanthemums), 41mm (Allen 1). Stain on lower reverse, otherwise extremely fine, very rare (£50-70)
Welch, C., Numismata Londinensia: Medals struck by The Corporation of London…1831 to 1893, London, 1894, xi + 163pp, 14 plates. Original boards; binding somewhat scruffy but internally fine (£60-80)
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)
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)
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)
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)
British Historical Medals, Duke of Wellington Appointed Governor of Plymouth, 1819, a white metal medal by T. Webb for Mudie, bust left, rev. legend in 35 lines, 55mm (Eimer 94; BHM 986; E 1118). Very fine (£30-40)
Yorkshire, Cutlers’ Company Industrial Exhibition [Sheffield], a uniface silver award medal, unsigned, armorial achievement, back named (John E. Bingham, Esq, Master Cutler, President, 1885), 53mm (Allen –). Minor obverse rim nicks, otherwise almost very fine and very rare (£60-80)
Scotland, Aberdeen Exhibition, 1888, silver award medals by W.J. Dingley, robed female allegories of Industry and Art, revs. wreath, named (Helen M. Hay; R. Findlater), 42 and 33mm (Brodie 301, latter this piece; Allen Pt 1); Aberdeen Exhibition, 1892, a silver award medal by W.J. Dingley, similar, named (Annie Alsop), 41mm (Allen Pt 1) [3]. First very fine but cleaned, second extremely fine, last brilliant mint state, both toned; latter two in cases of issue, the 1892 medal in W.J. Dingley,...
Scotland, Caithness Industrial Exhibition, Wick, 1868, a silver medal by Kirkwood & Son, female figure of Industry seated right, bee-hive and bees at her feet, rev. wreath, 44mm (Brodie 280, this piece illustrated; Allen –). Rim nicks and surface marks, otherwise about very fine, toned (£60-80)
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Barbers, a uniface silver award medal, arms and supporters, back named (Presented by the Worshipful Company of Barbers to Violet Victoria Adlington of the Polytechnic School of Hairdressing, Evening Department, for Proficiency, Session 1938-39), edge named (J.L.P. Denny, Esquire, M.C.), hallmarked eb London 1939, 49mm. Good very fine and very rare; in red fitted case of issue by Thomas Sims, Masonic Jeweller & Medalist, 75 Little Britain, [London]...
British Historical Medals, Edinburgh University, copper award medals (2), named (1882, Natural History, F.T. King; 1885-6, Senior Greek, James C. Smith), both 52mm (Brodie 569, these pieces); Dundee Public School Competition, Sir John Leng’s Trust Scottish Song Prize Medal, 1906, a silver award, unsigned, named (Nellie Forrester), hallmarked gdf Birmingham 1905, 39mm (Brodie 556, this piece); Banff Academy, 1922, a silver award medal, unsigned, named (Session 1922-23, Presented by James...
Livery Company Awards, Laying the Chief Stone of the New Hall of the Coopers' Company, 1868, a silver medal, unsigned, arms and supporters, rev. legend around wreath, 7th january 1868, etc, edge named (John Webb Robinson), 38mm (BHM –; cf. ‘English’ III, 97). Extremely fine and toned, rare (£40-60)
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Coopers, a silver-gilt uniface award medal, unsigned [by J. Pinches], arms and supporters, back named (Coopers Grammar School, Presented to Charles Moore, Aged 14, for Proficiency in Latin, Midsummer 1888), 30mm (MJP p.229). Extremely fine, toned; with straight bar suspension, original blue ribbon and buckle clasp (£25-35)
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Turners, a silver award medal, unsigned, arms in Garter, rev. wreath, named (Presented by the Turners Company of London to Lilian Skelsey of the London Freemens Orphan School as the Prize for Drawing, Sir William Cotton, Master, Wm. Brindley Esq., Sir Douglas Fox, Wardens), 51mm (Garnett pl.iii, 5). Virtually as struck, olive tone, with clip and ring for suspension; in fitted case of issue (£60-80)
Secret Societies, Nottingham Imperial Union of Odd Fellows, Grand Lodge, a silver Award of Merit medal, unsigned, symbols of freemasonry, rev. clasped hands, named (P.I.F. Hitchins, Prize Essay), 40mm. Suspension removed, otherwise very fine and very rare (£60-80)
Secret Societies, The Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds, a silver award medal, unsigned, shepherd and shepherdess standing with crooks, supporting arms, rev. wreath, named (Prize presented by the Shepherds Tent Lodge No. 777 A.U. to the 7th C.R.V., won by Corporal George White, Runcorn, October 2nd 1865), 51mm. Minor rim nicks, otherwise about very fine, rare; with swivel ‘Mutiny-type’ suspension bar and original faded blue ribbon (£60-80)
Australia, International Exhibition, Sydney, 1879, a bronze award medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, female representing Australia holding shield and laurel, implements of industry at her feet, rev. wreath of Australian plants, named (Awarded to Gilbert Selfe for Chemicals), 76mm (BDM VI, 591; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.76, 66); Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, a silver award medal by Stokes & Martin, named (Rylands and Sons Ltd), 51mm (Carlisle p.54, 1888/8) [2]. First extremely...
Egypt, Visit of King Fuad to Italy, 1927, a bronze medal by P. Mistruzzi, bust right, rev. naked river-goddesses pouring water symbolic of the rivers Nile and Tiber, 72mm. Good very fine (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £55
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