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Russia, Death of Peter the Great, 1725, a copper medal by J. Dassier, laureate bust right, rev. Neptune and Minerva seated on rocks, 38mm (Diakov 63.12; cf. Baldwin/Markov NY Auction XV, 1047). Fine to very fine, reverse stained (£30-40)
Hammer Price: £80
Anglesey, Eisteddfod Gadeiriol Mon, Menia (sic) Bridge, 1873, a silver award medal by J. Moore, seated female playing harp, rev. wreath, named (Menaiwyson, Art Prize), 51mm. Virtually as struck and deeply toned, very rare; with swivel suspender, blue ribbon and buckle clasp (£80-100)
Monmouthshire, Yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, Caerleon, 1866, a silver award medal by J. Moore, seated female playing harp, rev. named (Presented with £10.10 to ‘Myngddwr’ for the best History of Tegeinyl), 51mm. Rim knocks and suspension removed, otherwise about very fine and very rare (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £75
19th Century, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Launch of the SS Great Britain, 1843, a brass medal by J. Gardner, vessel under sail, rev. this iron steam ship, etc, 27mm (BHM 2119); Bristol Tramways & Carriage Co Ltd, 1901, silver award medals for Loyalty (3), unsigned, St George and dragon, revs. named (Insr. E.H. Bowles; Dvr. G. Came; Condr. V. Moseley), all 38mm (cf. DNW 30, 626); Clifton, Opening of the Clifton Rocks Railway, 1893, a cruciform white metal medal by H.B. Sale, view of the...
Germany, Internationale Fischerei-Ausstellung zu Berlin, 1880, a silver medal by K. Schwenzer, armoured bust of Prince Frederick William left, rev. semi-draped female seated left, holding wreath and rudder, ships on sea in background, fishes and an eel in exergue, 74mm (BDM V, 437; cf. Westfälische Auktion 39, 1029). Minor scuffing in reverse field, otherwise about extremely fine, toned, rare (£90-120)
Victoria (1837-1901), Thomas Gainsborough, 1859, a copper medal by E. Ortner for the Art Union of London, bust left, rev. detail from Gainsborough’s painting The Wood Gatherers, 55mm (BHM 2653; E 1529; B 11); Thomas Lawrence, 1860, a copper medal by G.G. Adams for the Art Union of London, 56mm (BHM 2676; E 1539; B 12); Sir David Wilkie, 1861, a copper medal by L.C. Wyon for the Art Union of London, 55mm (BHM 2704; E 1549; B 13) [3]. First very fine, others about extremely fine and better...
Victoria (1837-1901), Sir Charles Barry, 1862, a copper medal by L. and J. Wiener for the Art Union of London, bust right, rev. frontal elevation of the Houses of Parliament, 60mm (BHM 2712; E 1558; B 14); John Bacon, 1864, a copper medal by J.S. Wyon for the Art Union of London, 55mm (BHM 2797; E 1573; B 15); Benjamin West, 1866, a copper medal by W. Wilson for the Art Union of London, 55mm (BHM 2862; E 1589; B 16) [3]. Second extremely fine, others very fine; first in original maroon case...
Lancashire, Society for the Promotion of Scientific Industry, Manchester, Exhibition of Appliances for the Economy of Labour, 1875, a silver award medal by Elkington, robed female figure holding lamp and wreath, locomotive and symbols of industry behind, rev. wreath, named (Tangye Brothers, Lifting Appliances), 61mm (Allen Pt 4). Extremely fine and attractively toned, very rare (£80-100)
Victoria (1837-1901), Victoria, Golden Jubilee, 1887, a bronze medal by A. Scharff for the Corporation of London, conjoined crowned busts of the young and Jubilee heads of the Queen, rev. Britannia seated in car drawn by two lions, Justice and Prudence at sides, 80mm (BHM 3284; E 1732; Welch 22). Extremely fine (£80-100)
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]...
British Historical Medals, Battle of Almarez, 1812, a copper medal by G. Mills and R. Gayrard for Mudie, bust of Lord Hill left, rev. Victory and Bellona flying over destroyed bridge, 41mm (BHM 727; E 1024); Surrender of Pamplona, 1813, a copper medal by N.G.A. Brenet and J.-P. Droz for Mudie, 41mm (BHM 765; E 1037) [2]. First very fine, second better (£50-70)
Warwickshire, Birmingham Exhibition of Arts & Industries, Bingley Hall, 1905, a silver award medal, unsigned, frontal elevation of Marle Hall Convalescent Home, tablet below named (A. Moore), rev. legend in wreath, 45mm (Allen –); Midland Counties Exhibition, 1910, a uniface silver award medal by Vaughton, city arms, back named (Bacon Cutting & Pricing, 2nd Prize, J. Handy), hallmarked Birmingham 1909, 32mm; Midland Counties Exhibition, 1911, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, city arms...
British Historical Medals, Birth of the Prince of Wales, 1841, a miniature gold medalet, unsigned, bust left, Prince’s plumes above, rev. legend, 8mm, 0.77g; together with other white metal medals and medalets (4), some in a brass container [Lot]. Virtually as struck, the first with a charming image of the infant Prince (£30-40)
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Carpenters, a silver award medal by J. Milton, arms within wreath, rev. wreath, named (Joseph Yallowley, 1796), 48mm (Stainton 47; cf. BDW 4, 153). Reverse edge knock and has been pierced for suspension, otherwise good very fine and toned (£50-70)
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Carpenters, a silver award medal, unsigned, arms in wreath, rev. wreath, named (R. Cowley, Trades Training School, 1905), hallmarked London 1905, 54mm (cf. BDW 13, 85). Virtually as struck, light olive tone; in red fitted case of issue (£40-50)
British Historical Medals, Aberdeen University, a silver award medal by Kirkwood & Son, arms, rev. wreath, named (Natural History Jun. Div., George W. Profrit, 1893), 52mm (Brodie 509); School of Medicine, Edinburgh, a silver award medal by Kirkwood & Son, named (Zoology, Gained by Charles McDonald, Session 1896-97), 49mm; other Scottish base metal medals (14), mostly educational [16]. Very fine and better (£60-80)
British Historical Medals, The Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment, an engraved silver shield-shaped badge by Fattorini, arms on applied ‘gold’ crest, back named (Won by Sergt. C. Bintcliff, 1896), hallmarked Birmingham 1896, 55 x 40mm. About extremely fine, decorative (£30-50)
Cardiganshire, Yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, Aberystwyth, 1865, a silver award medal by J. Moore, seated female playing harp, rev. named (J. & E. Owen for the best exhibition of Photographs), 51mm. Extremely fine and attractively toned, very rare (£80-100)
Glamorganshire, Welsh College of Pharmacy, Cardiff, the Albert Hagon Commemoration Medal, a silver award by W.J. Dingley, legend, rev. scientific apparatus, named (G.T. Evans, 1929), 64mm. Very fine and very rare; in blue case by Harrods, London (£70-100)
Hammer Price: £70
Glamorganshire, Thomas Charles, a silver medal, unsigned, bust almost facing [from the Sunday School Centenary medal of 1885], rev. named (Gwobr Flaenaf, Arholiad, C.M. Dwyrain, Morganwg 1905, Rhoddedig I, E.J. James, Penuel Barry, Gan. Mr D.J. Jones, Trealaw), 44mm (cf. BHM 3201; cf. E 1713). Stain or Scotch tape mark across obverse, otherwise very fine and very rare (£70-100)
France, Le Nid, c. 1900, a bronze plaque by J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis, naked wood nymph kneeling on rock, discovering bird’s nest in a tree with two birds in it, rev. naked child sat on branch, playing with a bird, 67 x 37mm (PBE 319; CGMP p.175; BDM I, 666; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.20, 67; cf. DNW 70A, 2493); Inauguration of the Bains d’Evian, 1902, a plated bronze plaque by F.-C.-V. de Vernon [after C. Beylard], 64 x 44mm (PBE 975; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.50, 193; BDM VI, 240; Gaz. Num. 1904, p.417,...
Victoria (1837-1901), St Mary’s College, New Oscott, Birmingham, 1838, a silver medal signed D & R, frontal elevation of the college, rev. interior view of the chapel, 56mm (E 1325; Taylor 124a; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.78, 79). Extremely fine, toned (£40-60)
Victoria (1837-1901), Great Exhibition, 1851, white metal medals (3), by Allen & Moore, frontal elevation of the Crystal Palace, rev. legend in 16 lines, 39mm (Allen 95; BHM 2426; Taylor 165i), by Allen & Moore, 52mm (Allen 135; BHM 2422; Taylor 165n), by W.J. Taylor, 38mm (Allen 340; BHM 2459; E 1463; Taylor 165aa); International Exhibition, 1862, a plated bronze medal by C. Schnitzpahn and J. Wiener, 41mm (Allen 230; BHM 2743; E 1556; Taylor 182u); International Exhibition, 1873, a white...
Victoria (1837-1901), Visit of Napoleon III and Queen Eugénie to the City of London, 1855, a bronze medal by B. Wyon for the Corporation of London, conjoined busts left, rev. Britannia introduces France to Londinia, 77mm (BHM 2561; E 1496; Welch 7). Extremely fine (£60-80)
Victoria (1837-1901), Opening of the New Council Chamber at the Guildhall, 1884, a bronze medal by J.S. & A.B. Wyon for the Corporation of London, interior of the Chamber, rev. Londinia, attended by Commerce and Magistracy, addressing her council, 77mm (BHM 3177; E 1705; Welch 19; Taylor 206a). About extremely fine (£60-80)
Victoria (1837-1901), Prince Albert Victor Receives the Freedom of the City of London, 1885, a bronze medal by G.G. Adams for the Corporation of London, similar, 77mm (BHM 3182; E 1717; Welch 20). Virtually as struck (£60-80)
Victoria (1837-1901), Colonial and Indian Reception at the Guildhall, 1886, a bronze medal by Elkington & Co for the Corporation of London, crowned arms and shields on mantle, rev. interior of the Guildhall, 77mm (BHM 3214; E 1726; Welch 21; Taylor 185a; Pudd. 886.2). Virtually as struck (£60-80)
Lincolnshire, Lincoln Art and Industrial Exhibition, a silver award medal, unsigned, standing figure of Athena holding book and encircled by wreath, rev. winged female holding city arms, tablet named (Lace, E. Grace, 1912), 51mm. Extremely fine (£50-70)
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)
British Historical Medals, Relief of Gibraltar, 1783, a white metal medal by J.C. Reich, bust of General Elliott in uniform and cocked hat right, rev. Gibraltar bombarded by Spanish batteries and ships, 44mm (BHM 254; E 802). Obverse field scuffed, about very fine (£30-40)
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)
British Historical Medals, The Earl of Wellington, 1812, a copper medal by T. Webb, bust of Wellington left, rev. vota pvblica within wreath, 54mm (Eimer 10; BHM 746; E 1028). Extremely fine (£60-80)
Sussex, Hastings and St Leonards Health Exhibition, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, Hygeia seated, attended by robed figure of Industry at right, artisan holding water-pipe in foreground, rev. trident, arms and tablet, named (Presented to J. Edmunds), 51mm (Allen Pt 2). Brillant mint state, toned; in maroon case of issue by J.A. Restall, 2 St Martin’s place, Broad street, Birmingham (£70-100)
British Historical Medals, Death of the Duke of York, 1827, a miniature gold medalet, unsigned [by B. Pistrucci], bust right, rev. multis ille bonis, etc, 8mm (BHM 1284). Minor marks and staining, otherwise very fine, extremely rare (£60-80)
Yorkshire, Exhibition of Inventors, Leeds, 1937, a silver award medal, unsigned, for the Institute of Patentees, spinning jenny in shield, rev. wreath, named (A. Lees, for Expanding Boring Bar), hallmarked jt&co Birmingham 1937, 35mm. Extremely fine, rare; in blue fitted case of issue (£40-60)
Yorkshire, City of Sheffield Arts & Crafts Exhibition, a silver award medal by Swaffield Brown, frontal elevation of a building with central spire, arms and supporters in upper left field, rev. implements of arts and crafts within wreath, easel named (Geo. Lawton, Ivory Carving, 1902), 51mm (Allen –). About extremely fine, reverse better, toned, very rare (£70-100)
Scotland, International Fisheries Exhibition, Edinburgh, 1882, a silver award medal, unsigned [by Hamilton, Crichton & Co], Edinburgh Castle, rev. wreath, named (Class II, Awarded to Lees & Wilson, Leith Walk, for Nets), 45mm (BHM 3129; D & W 57/99; Allen Pt 1; Brodie –). Light scuffing on reverse, otherwise good very fine, very rare (£70-90)
Scotland, International Exhibition of Industry, Science & Art, Edinburgh, 1886, a silver-gilt award medal by Kirkwood & Son, crowned arms and supporters, rev. aerial view of the Exhibition buildings, edge named (Thomas Smith & Son, Glasgow, Class VII), 51mm (Allen Pt 1; Brodie –). About extremely fine, rare (£60-80)
Scotland, International Exhibition, Glasgow, 1888, an oval gold badge, unsigned, standing figure of Scotia with caduceus and wreath, rev. arms of Scotland and Glasgow, named (George Ferguson, Executive), 32 x 22mm (Allen Pt 1, this piece; Brodie 302, this piece). Good fine, rare; with integral loop for suspension (£50-70)
British Historical Medals, City of London School, a silver and enamel badge by Searle Hoare & Co, City arms, back named (1924 1/2 Mile (Under 15), 1st, E.D. Harper), 41 x 37mm; Surrey Athletic Club, an openwork gold and enamel cross by Dance & Duerden, engraved (1 1/2 Mile Nevill Invitation Relay, Presented by Lord William Nevill, 13th Sept. 1930), hallmarked Birmingham 1930, 38mm, 9ct, 12.09g; Inter-Banks Athletic Championships, a gold award medal by A. Clark Co, named (1931, 440 Yards,...
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