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Yorkshire, Scarboro’[ugh] Fishery and Marine Exhibition, a silver award medal, unsigned, for Joseph Davis (General Manager), arms of the town above tablet flanked by two dolphins and marine fauna, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to Cooper & Sons, for Stuffed Birds), 38mm (Allen –). Mint state and toned, rare; in maroon fitted case of issue by A. & J. Thompson, 32 St Nicholas street, Scarborough (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £240
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Cooks, a silver-gilt badge by J. Kirk, arms and supporters, back named (John Francies admitted on the Livery, April 1st 1789), 44mm (Garnett pl.i, 4; D & W 304/43; MG 917; cf. BDW 1, 626). Good very fine and very rare; with integral loop for suspension (£80-100)
British Historical Medals, Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, 1897, medals by G.W. de Saulles (3), in silver (2) and bronze, young head left, rev. veiled head left, all 56mm (BHM 3506; E 1817a); George V, Coronation, 1911, a silver medal by B. Mackennal, 51mm (BHM 4022; E 1922); George V, Silver Jubilee, 1935, silver medals by P. Metcalfe (3), 57 and 32mm (2) (BHM 4249; E 2029); George VI, Coronation, 1937, a silver medal by P. Metcalfe, 57mm (BHM 4314; E 2046); Ipswich Numismatic Society, 1991, a...
Charles I (1625-1649), Charles I, Scottish Coronation, 1633, a silver medal by N. Briot, crowned bust left, rev. thistle flower, 29mm, 9.10g (MI I, 265/60; E 123). About fine, reverse better, toned (£90-120)
Hammer Price: £230
British historical medals, Peace of Breda, 1667, a silver medal, unsigned [by J. Roettiers], laureate bust of Charles II right, rev. Britannia seated left at foot of rock, contemplating her navies, 56mm (MI I, 535/186; E 241). Obverse field scuffed, otherwise very fine, reverse better (£300-400)
London, Islington: Metropolitan & Provincial Industrial Exhibition, 1866, Prize Medal, a silver award by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, coronetted bust of Victoria left, rev. cruciform shields, bee-hive and bees in centre, edge named (W.J. Bass, Clerkenwell, London), 51mm (D & W 71/189; Allen Pt 3). Extremely fine and attractively toned, very rare (£80-100)
London, Shepherds Bush: Imperial International Exhibition, 1909, a silver-gilt award medal, unsigned [after J. Moore], winged figure of Fame preparing to crown an artisan and his female partner with a wreath, naked female kneels at left, rev. Fame with trumpet overseeing a view of the exhibition buildings, two putti with tablet in foreground, named (Awarded to John C. Burrow for Mining Photographs), 51mm (Allen –). Extremely fine and very rare; in official maroon gilt-blocked case of issue...
British Historical Medals, Battle of the Nile, 1798, a white metal medal, unsigned (by T. Wyon Sr), uniformed bust, rev. naval engagement, 38mm (BHM 452; E 893); Death of Princess Charlotte, 1817, a white metal medal by J. Hancock for Kempson & Son, 38mm (BHM 937); General Institution for the Blind, Birmingham, 1852, a white metal medal by Allen & Moore, 51mm (Taylor 167b); University of London, Minerva Medal, a silver award medal after W. Wyon, named (Fk. G. Clarkson, Anatomy & Physiology,...
Warwickshire, Birmingham and Midland Counties Industrial Exhibition, 1865, a silver award medal by Allen & Moore, beehive above arms of Birmingham, rev. tablet and crossed oak branches, named (Mr G. Roberts), 45mm (D & W 49/44; Allen Pt 1). Virtually as struck and toned, very rare; with ornate swivel suspension, original faded blue ribbon, engraved clasp (For Services) and buckle for wearing (£70-100)
British Historical Medals, 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 (R.S. Davies & Sons, Class XII), 77mm (Allen 25; BHM 2462; E 1457). Virtually as struck; in original maroon case of issue (£120-150)
India, The Overland Route to India, 1842, a bronze medal by A.J. Stothard, three-quarter bust of Mehemet Ali Pacha left, a.j. stothard medal engraver by appointment to her majesty d & f on lower rim, rev. legend in 10 lines, 58mm (Pudd. 842.2, variant; BHM –; cf. DNW 47, 788; cf. Baldwin Auction 42, 1464). About extremely fine, patinated (£100-150)
Yorkshire, Marine Exhibition, Hull, 1883, Award of Merit, a silver medal, unsigned, arms of the Kingston Model Yacht Club and the RNLI in oval medallions, rev. legend, named (H. Booth, for Fishing Rod and Landing Net), 48mm (Allen –). Reverse rim flattened at 3 o’clock, otherwise very fine and very rare (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £220
Secret Societies, [The Ancient Order of Druids], an oval silver award medal by J. Moore, druid’s head left within wreath, rev. named (Presented by Lodge 59 of Druids to P.N.A. Maurice Langham, April 1907), 76 x 59mm. Extremely fine, most attractive and very rare; with clip and ring for suspension and original maroon ribbon (£150-200)
Devon, Exhibition of Arts, Science and Manufactures, Devonport, a silver award medal by L.C. Wyon, diademed bust of Victoria left, rev. legend in wreath, edge named (C. Burrows, Attendant in Charge, 1869), 45mm (Allen Pt 1; cf. BHM 3108). Virtually as struck and dark-toned, very rare; in non-original blue case (£70-100)
Hammer Price: £210
British historical medals, Peace or War, 1643, a gilt-copper medal by T. Rawlins, laureate bust of Charles I right, rev. crossed sword and olive branch, 29mm (MI I, 308/134; E 142). Minor marks, otherwise very fine, very rare as a gilt medal (£150-200)
British historical medals, James III, a silver-plated touchpiece, Italian manufacture, three-masted ship sailing right, rev. St Michael slaying dragon, 19.5mm, 2.93g (Woolf 35, O1/R1; MI II, 316/140). Very fine and toned, very rare (£180-220)
British historical medals, Kings and Queens of England, 1731, copper medals (17, from the series of 34), by J. Dassier, all 41mm (cf. E 526) [17]. About very fine and better (£150-180)
British Historical Medals, Lord Grenville Elected Chancellor of Oxford University, 1810, a brass medal, unsigned, legend both sides, 41mm (BHM 695); Duke of Wellington Installed as Chancellor of Oxford University, 1834, medals (3), by P. Rouw and T. Webb for Mudie, 55mm (Eimer 113; BHM 1664; E 1273), and unsigned, for Hobdell (2), in copper and white metal, both 38mm (Eimer 114; BHM 1663; E 1274); Sir Robert Peel Elected Rector of Glasgow University, 1837, a white metal medal by J. Ottley,...
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Distillers, a uniface silver badge, unsigned, arms and supporters, back named (Richard Nicholson, Decr. 1845), 51mm (Garnett pl.i, 7; MJP p.229; MG 919-20; cf. DNW 57, 1271). Extremely fine, with ring and original blue ribbon; in brown fitted case of issue (£60-80)
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Needlemakers, an oval silver-gilt Past Master's badge by J. Milton, arms supported by Adam and Eve, back named (Wm. Cordy, Livery 15th October 1772, Master 10th October 1786), 37mm (Stainton 48; Garnett pl.i, 9). About extremely fine and with serpent border, attractive and very rare (£150-200)
London, South Kensington: International Exhibition, 1862, International Entertainment Committee, a cruciform silver-gilt badge, unsigned [by Sarl & Son], Britannia seated on clouds above terrestrial globe, surrounded by the flags of ten nations, back named (Robert Besley Esqre, Alderman, Edwd. Harrison Esqr. Deputy Chairman), 66 x 65mm (Allen 20). About extremely fine and extremely rare; with ornate swivel suspension, original blue ribbon and pin (£200-250)
Hammer Price: £200
Yorkshire, Industrial Arts & Manufactures Exhib[itio]n, Hull, 1893, a silver award medal, unsigned, implements of agriculture and industry, factory in background, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to H. Booth, Fishing Rod & Landing Net, Oct. 6th, 1893), 32mm (Allen –); Leeds General Trades Exhibition, 1885, a silver award medal by Vaughton, city arms and supporters, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to Walter Smith for Rubber Stamps, Copying Apparatus & Stationery), 39mm (Allen –); Leeds Exhibition,...
British Historical Medals, Duke of Wellington as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, 1839, a silver medal by B. Wyon, bust left, rev. Dover Castle, 55mm (Eimer 116; BHM 1889; E 1328). Extremely fine, scarce (£150-200)
British Historical Medals, G[lasgow] J[unior] F[ootball] L[eague], a gold and enamel badge by Dow, city arms, back named (Championship, 1919-20, Vale of Clyde F.C., F. Doyle), hallmarked Birmingham 1919, 40 x 26mm, 9ct, 7.78g; Shawfield Juniors, a gold and enamel badge, named (Winners, Five a Side Tour, 1920, F. Doyle), hallmarked jmc.m Birmingham 1919, 35mm, 9ct, 10.04g; Express Cup, a gold and enamel award medal, named (Won by D. Henderson 1920-21), hallmarked tjs Chester 1921, 29mm, 9ct,...
British Historical Medals, British and World medals (85), almost all in base metal [85]. Varied state (£80-100)
William IV (1830-1837), Salisbury Cathedral, 1830, a copper medal by T. Halliday, frontal elevation, rev. interior view, 50mm (BHM 1469; Taylor 10a); Completion of Birmingham Town Hall, 1834, a copper medal by T. Halliday, 48mm (Taylor 108b); Visit of Victoria to the City of London, 1837, a copper medal by W. Wyon for the Corporation of London, 55mm (BHM 1775; E 1304; Taylor 53b); St Paul’s Cathedral, 1849, a copper medal by J. Wiener, 60mm (BHM 2363; E 1505; Taylor 39i); Lincoln...
Hammer Price: £190
Victoria (1837-1901), Opening of Tower Bridge, 1894, a bronze medal by F. Bowcher for the Corporation of London, conjoined busts of Victoria, the Prince and Princess of Wales left, rev. view of the bridge, steam yacht passing underneath, 76mm (BHM 3476; E 1790; Taylor 225a). Virtually as struck and nicely patinated (£60-80)
British historical medals, Peace of Utrecht, 1713, a silver medal by J. Croker, laureate and draped bust left, rev. Britannia seated left, holding olive branch and spear, ships at left, farming scene at right, 58mm (MI II, 399/256; E 458). Minor scuffing, otherwise good very fine and toned (£200-250)
British Historical Medals, Loyal Bury Volunteers, Reward of Merit, an engraved oval silver award medal, lbv crowned within wreath, legend around, rev. named (Adjudged to Mr James Pickering he being the best Markesman of the first Company, 17th August 1801), 53 x 40mm. Very fine and toned, rare; with ring and faded green ribbon (£150-200)
British Historical Medals, Joseph Hume, c. 1830, a white metal medal by T. Halliday, draped bust almost facing, rev. legend, 38mm (BHM 1531; E 1241); James Blomfield Rush Executed, 1849, a brass medalet, unsigned, 26mm (BHM 2350; cf. DNW 57, 1277); James Watt & Co, 1871, an advertisement medal by J. Moore, in copper, 39mm (BHM 2922; E 1617); together with other miscellaneous medals, etc, mostly British, in silver (2), base metal (12) [17]. Second fine, others mostly very fine (£60-80)
British Historical Medals, Opening of Tower Bridge, 1894, an openwork gold and enamel badge, unsigned, view of the bridge with spans lifted and vessel passing underneath, back engraved in blue enamel (Opened 30th June 1894), hallmarked Chester 1893, 36 x 32mm, 18ct, 20.27g. Enamel chipped on arms on right side, otherwise about extremely fine; with clip and ring for suspension (£120-150)
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Cutlers, a silver badge by B. Wyon, arms and supporters, rev. City arms and motto, named (Willm. Lund, Livery 12 Feb. 1840), 51mm (D & W 305/45; cf. Garnett p.115; cf. DNW 56, 692). Almost extremely fine, with clip, ring and original faded maroon ribbon; in maroon fitted cased of issue (£70-100)
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Innholders, a silver-gilt Past Master's badge by F. Nix for Pinches, arms and supporters, back named (Innholders Company, T.S. Richardson, Livery 1861, Court 1872, Master 1881-2), 46mm (MJP p.230; Garnett pl.ii, 9). Minor surface marks, otherwise very fine and very rare; with swivel ‘Mutiny-type’ suspension bar (£60-80)
James II (1685-1688), Queen Mary, Coronation, 1685, a silver medal by J. Roettiers, laureate bust right, rev. Queen seated right on a mound, 34mm (MI I, 606/7; E 274). Several surface marks, cleaned in the past but now with pleasing olive tone, good very fine (£200-250)
Hammer Price: £180
Devon, Torbay, Dart & Teign Industrial Exhibition, Torquay, 1888, a silver award medal, unsigned, frontal elevation of a castle, rev. wreath, edge named (T. Shenton), 45mm (Allen Pt 4). Grazed in upper reverse field and a couple of rim knocks, otherwise extremely fine and toned, very rare (£70-100)
British Historical Medals, Victoria, Coronation, 1838, a white metal medal, unsigned, bust left, rev. Queen attended by subjects, 45mm (BHM 1842; E 1313); Opening of the New Houses of Parliament, 1847, a white metal medal by J. Davis, 43mm (BHM 2293); Investiture of the Prince of Wales, 1911, a silver medal by W. Goscombe John, 35mm (BHM 4079; E 1925); Edward VIII, Abdication, 1936, a silver medal by L.E. Pinches, 35mm (BHM 4278; E 2041); together with other miscellaneous 19th and 20th...
British Historical Medals, An engraved silver medal, cross above crown, rev. named (Presented to Mr J.W. Edwards, Town Missionary, Gravesend, by his Teetotal Friends for his kind exertions during his stay with them, 1859), hallmarked il Edinburgh 1851, 52mm. Very fine and very rare (£60-80)
British Historical Medals, C[—]. A[mateur[ R[owing] C[lub], a gold and enamel badge, blue star on white flag, back named (Scratch Pairs won by J.C. Boyd, 1889), 31mm, 10.50g; Hampstead Harriers, a gold and enamel award medal, unsigned, arms, rev. wreath, named (10 Miles Championship 1931, 1st, S.J. Hanrahan), hallmarked jd&co Birmingham 1930, 29mm, 9ct, 11.66g; other medals, badges, etc, in gold (5, all 9ct, total wt. 26.99g), silver, etc (7), for curling, bowls, badminton, football, motor...
British Historical Medals, Colwall Gymnasium, the Floyd Junior Medal, 1890, a silver award, legend in wreath, rev. named (Won by R. Petersen 1889, J. Wright 1890, G.B. Turner 1893, V.A. Walker 1894, L. Rees 1895, A.F. Taylor 1896, A.W. Pearce 1897, R.S. Dyer-Bennet 1898, H.E. Davis 1901), 38mm; Science and Art Department, South Kensington, National Medal, a bronze award by W. Wyon, edge named (Sydney Carter, Stage 8B2, 1892), 55mm; National Art Training School, South Kensington, a silver...
Livery Company Awards, Worshipful Company of Fanmakers, a silver award medal by F. Bowcher for Pinches, arms, rev. draped female above clouds, edge named (Awarded to Arthur Mayall for Meritorious Work in Heating & Ventilating Engineering, 1930), 72mm (MJP p.229). Very fine and toned, very rare (£120-150)
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