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Germany, Wiederaufbauen [Rebuilding], 1945, a cast iron plaque by Moll for Lauchhammer, builders working on scaffolded buildings, skeleton on horseback to right in the sky, 143 x 89mm. Extremely fine, rare; with hook on the back for suspension (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £55
Dublin, Royal Dublin Society, a silver award medal by W. Woodhouse, Minerva seated left, looking back over her shoulder, rev. wreath, named (Spring Cattle Show, To Thomas Butler Esq for Second best Aged Stallion, 1852), 51mm (Went 14; Frazer p.617). Rim knocks, good fine (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £60
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 (S. Barbier Jun, First Award), 76mm (BDM VI, 591; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.76, 66; cf. DNW 50, 1271). Extremely fine (£30-40)
Dublin, Royal Dublin Society, a silver award medal by J. Woodhouse, crowned arms and supporters, rev. wreath, named (Spring Cattle Show, Nathaniel Barton, best Pair of Plough Oxen, 1861), 51mm (Went 16; BDM VI, 548). Two spots on reverse, otherwise extremely fine and toned (£60-80)
Dublin, Royal Dublin Society, a silver award medal by J. Woodhouse, crowned arms and supporters, rev. wreath, named (Spring Cattle Show 1865, Timothy Lynch, 2nd Best Dozen pairs of Machine Made Hose), 44mm (Went 20). Good very fine (£40-60)
Dublin, Royal Dublin Society, a silver award medal by J. Woodhouse, arms and supporters, rev. wreath, named (Spring Cattle Show 1867, Thomas Butler, Best Kerry Heifer Calved in 1865, No. 261), 51mm (Went 17). Rim knocks, otherwise about very fine (£60-80)
Dublin, Royal Dublin Society, a silver award medal, unsigned, Minerva seated left, looking back over her shoulder, rev. wreath, named (1st Prize, Trotting Horses, Class 40, won by J.M. Johnson Esq, for Roywood, Horse Show 1894), 51mm (Went 28). Some slight scuffing, otherwise good very fine (£60-80)
Scotland, National Wallace Monument, 1861, a silver medal by N. Macphail, monument at Abbey Craig, rev. a memorial of gratitude by scotsmen to the preserver of their country’s independence, 36mm (BHM 2708; Brodie 273). Extremely fine, toned (£50-70)
Dublin, Royal Veterinary College of Ireland, a silver award medal, unsigned, arms in trilobe, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to J.H.M. Hughes for Surgery, Session 1924-25), 51mm. Extremely fine and toned; in blue fitted case by Edmond Johnson Ltd, Diamond Merchants, Grafton street, Dublin (£50-70)
Denmark, Theophilus Hansen, c. 1860, a uniface copper-washed lead medal by C. Radnitzky, bust right, 75mm (Eidlitz 496; Bergsøe 1053; BDM –). Extremely fine and a superb study, rare (£60-80)
France, Tribute to Pierre Vignon, 1810, a copper medal by J.-P. Droz, bust of Napoleon right, rev. legend in wreath, 68mm (Bramsen 1060). A later striking, perhaps c. 1830; extremely fine and attractively patinated (£60-80)
Dublin, Veterinary Medical Association of Ireland, a silver-gilt award medal by Vaughton, arms within wreath of shamrocks, rev. named (Awarded to J.H.M. Hughes, a Graduate of the Royal Veterinary College of Ireland, for having obtained the highest marks at his final examination, July 1925), 44mm. About extremely fine (£60-80)
Italy, Innocent XI, 1680, a copper medal by G. Hamerani, bust right, rev. standing female holding cross and chalice, 34mm (L 1433-4); The Good Shepherd, 1681, a copper medal by G. Ravaschiero, 33mm (L 1437); Innocent XI, 1682, a copper medal by G. Hamerani, 35mm (Bart 682; L 1440); Innocent XI, 1683, a copper medal by G. Hamerani, 35mm (L 1442); The Shrine at Loretto, 1688, a copper medal, signature indistinct, 36mm (cf. L. 1393) [5]. Fine and better; second with loop mount (£60-80)
Austria, Weltausstellung 1873, Vienna, a bronze medal for Fortschritte by J. Tautenhayn, bust of Franz Joseph right, rev. allegorical figures, 70mm (BDM VI, 37; cf. DNW 44, 805); Weltausstellung 1873, Vienna, a bronze medal for Verdienste by J. Tautenhayn and K. Schwenzer, 70mm (BDM V, 437 and VI, 37; cf. DNW 38, 665); Weltausstellung 1873, Vienna, a bronze medal for the French Ministère de l’Agriculture et du Commerce, unsigned, 51mm; Jubiläums Ausstellung in Hainfeld, 1888, a...
Meath, Royal Agricultural Improvement Society of Ireland (Inst. 1841), a silver award medal by W. Woodhouse adapted for the Meath Farming Society, crowned harp, rev. wreath, named (Alexander Montgomery, Kilmer House, for The Best Boar, 1850), 51mm (Lane, Went and Bateson, NSI Occ. Papers 19, no. 2). About extremely fine, toned (£60-80)
Nenagh, United Diocese [of] Killaloe, Kilfenora, Clonfert & Kilmacduagh, a silver award medal by Vaughton, bible and prayer book, bishop’s mitre and arms, rev. named (Nenagh Centre, Sunday School Examination, The Bowles Memorial Medal Awarded to Caroline Rebecca Dagg, Parish of Templederry, for Superior Answering in Division IV, 1916), hallmarked Birmingham 1916, 51mm. Mint state, light olive toning; in red fitted case of issue by W. Ewing, Jeweller, Nenagh (£40-60)
France, Obverse and reverse electrotypes of the awards and medals gained by Gustave Marquis, Vannes, 1899-1901, viz: Exposition Internationale du Progrès, Paris, 1899, by G.L. Hercule for Massonnet, 50mm; Exposition Internationale, Bordeaux, 1900, by G.L. Hercule for Massonnet, 50mm, and a Grand Prix palme d’or; Académie Parisienne des Inventeurs Industriels et Exposants, Paris, 1900, unsigned, for Massonnet, named (à Mr. Gustave Marquis, Vannes), 50mm; Exposition Internationale,...
Greystones, Pekingese Association of Ireland, a silver award medal by Fattorini, dog standing right, rev. engraved (‘Kelpie’, winner of Greystones Challenge Cup No.2, St Patrick’s Day, 1919), hallmarked Birmingham 1911, 39mm. Mint state, attractively toned (£60-80)
United States of America, Hornellsville Exposition, a bronze award medal, unsigned, American eagle on shield flanked by ship and locomotive, rev. wreath, named (Jas. R. Severance, Inventor of the Ideal Binder, 1887), 60mm. Minor marks, otherwise very fine, rare (£40-60)
Orange Society, a silver medal by J.C. Parkes, equestrian figure of William III on pedestal to left, the glorious memory of king william iii around, rev. bible in crowned pyramid encircled by garter, order love truth around, edge named (Presented to Saml. Stevenson by Members of Lodge 1967, Kilternan), 43mm. Suspension loop missing from edge, otherwise about very fine (£60-80)
Austria, Ehren der Stadtpreis [Prize of Honour], Vienna, c. 1950, a uniface bronze plaque by Kridder, robed female standing right, farm animals, birds and fauna around, un-named, 80 x 73mm. Almost extremely fine, decorative (£40-50)
Czechoslovakia, Krok, 1904, a uniface bronze plaque by Prof. S. Sucharda, head of King Krok right, 56 x 49mm (Paris Exh. Cat. 1973-4, 774; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, 5; BDM V, 713; cf. DW 27, 908). Extremely fine (£40-50)
19th Century, London Orphan Asylum, Clapton, a silver award medal by J. Taylor, façade of the asylum, rev. wreath, engraved (For Good Conduct), hallmarked London 1870, 38mm (Grimshaw –). Very fine; with ring for suspension (£60-80)
France, Exposition Coloniale Internationale, Paris, 1931, a bronze medal by E.-P. Blin for Teteger, conjoined busts of three French Colonial figures, rev. two elephants vis-à-vis, elevation of the Expo pavilion above, 68mm (BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.50, 44; cf. DNW 50, 1313). Good very fine, light patina (£40-60)
Medals Related to the Olympic Games, Netherlands, National Preparations for the Olympic Games, Amsterdam, 1927, a bronze medal, unsigned, bell-tower with clock on face, rev. wreath bands, 60mm. About extremely fine, very rare (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £65
Dublin, Trinity College, a silver award medal by W. and J. Woodhouse, bust of Elizabeth I left in elaborate dress and high ruff, rev. arms, lit · regent · feliciter, etc, named (Henricus R. Coote), 51mm (Went, Heritage 142). Good very fine but polished; in red fitted case by Muirhead & Arthur, 57 St Vincent street, Glasgow (£60-80)
France, St Helena Medal, 1857, 31mm (Br 2056); St Helena Medal, 1821, a 1966 Paris mint restrike, 68mm; together with other miscellaneous Napoleonic and French copper medals (5) [7]. Second mint state and in maroon box of issue, others very fine, first with original ribbon (£30-50)
Dublin, Trinity College, a silver award medal, unsigned [by W. Woodhouse], bust of Elizabeth I three-quarters right in elaborate dress and high ruff, rev. arms, literis humanioribus feliciter, etc, named (Johannes E. Healy), 48mm (Went, Heritage 148). Scratches on edge caused by one-time removal from case, otherwise brilliant mint state, toned (£60-80)
United States of America, Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Philadelphia, 1879, a bronze medal by W.H. Key, bust of Eli Price left, rev. owl of Athens above arms, 42mm (BDM III, 146; cf. DNW 38, 626). Mint state, scarce (£50-70)
France, The Birth of the Dauphin, 1772, a copper medal by B. Duvivier, conjoined busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette right, rev. royal couple with robed female attendants, 72mm (BDM VI, 298); Dennis Diderot, 1817, a copper medal by J.-F. Domard for Durand, 40mm; Hardouin Mansart, 1817, a copper medal by Masson for Durand, 40mm (BDM III, 603); Italy, Marriage of Ferdinand II of Sicily and Maria Christina of Savoy, 1832, a copper medal by M. Laudicina, 63mm (BDM –) [4]. First fine, last...
United States of America, Opening of the Building of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York, 1902, a bronze medal by Tiffany, native American greeting robed female holding shield, rev. frontal elevation of the building, 77mm. Extremely fine (£40-60)
Dublin, University Historical Society (Inst. 1570), a silver award medal by J. Woodhouse, three standing females, rev. arms on central star within garter, wreath below, named (History, C. FF. Young, Session 1921-21), 54mm. About extremely fine, toned; with loop for suspension (£50-70)
Italy, Pius V, 1566, a copper medal signed f.p. [G. Bonzaga], bust left, rev. legend in 11 lines, 30mm (L 631); Erection of Ghislieri College, 1569, a bronze medal, unsigned, 38mm (L –); Pius V, c. 1570, a gilt-bronze medal, unsigned, 35mm (L 630); Pius V, 1571, a copper medal, unsigned [by G. Bonzaga], 29mm (L 666) [4]. First very fine, others in varied state, second and last pierced (£60-80)
Italy, Opening the Holy Door, 1575, a copper medal, unsigned [by G. Bonzaga], bust of Gregory XIII right, rev. Holy Door, 33mm (L 709-10); Gregory XIII, 1575, a copper medal, unsigned, 34mm (L. 687 var; cf. Münz Zentrum 102, 6263); Gregory XIII, 1581, a copper medal by L. Fragny il Parmigiano, 37mm (L 690); Sixtus V, 1589, a lead medal by N. de Bonis, 34mm (L –; cf. Münz Zentrum 102, 6287) [4]. First very fine, second about extremely fine with some original colour, third good fine, last...
Coleraine, Coleraine Farming Society, a silver award medal by Vaughton, four different breeds of dog, rev. wreath, named (1st Prize for Ladies Pets, Won by Miss W. Campbell, Portrush, 1898), hallmarked Birmingham 1893, 44mm. Fine to very fine (£40-50)
France, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1855, a bronze medal by E.-A. Oudiné and A.A. Caqué, laureate bust of Napoleon III left, rev. robed figure of La République flanked by attendants, named (Mention Honorable, Chs. Homon, Morlaix, Agriculture), 68mm (Divo 242); Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1867, bronze medals by H. Ponscarme for Services Rendu (2), named (Mouton; J.H. Ravenshaw), both 68mm (Divo 539; BDM IV, 656); Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1867, a bronze medal by H. Ponscarme for...
France, Exposition Universelle International, Paris, 1878, a light bronze medal by E.-A. Oudiné, standing figures in front of the Expo entrance, rev. two cherubs holding a plan of the Expo on a scroll, 86mm (PBE 646; BDM IV, 350; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 5; cf. DNW 50, 1287). Extremely fine; in official maroon case of issue, inside of lid named (Monsieur F. Bryant, Attaché au Secretariat de la Commission Royale Britannique) (£50-70)
Germany, Allgemeine Deutsche Patent-und Musterschutz Ausstellung, Frankfurt, 1881, a gilt-bronze medal by A. Scharff, winged figure of Victory with cupids at her feet, rev. cornucopiæ, tablet inscribed nieder-selters, 63mm (BDM V, 363). Brilliant mint state; in original faded blue case of issue (£40-50)
United States of America, International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876, a bronze medal by H. Mitchell, seated figure holding wreath, rev. AWARDED BY UNITED STATES CENTENNIAL COMMISSION, engraved (For Services), 76mm (Julian p.283, AM10; BDM VIII, 67; cf. DNW 66, 1607). Stain in centre of obverse, otherwise about extremely fine; in black fitted case of issue, named in gilt (Dr H.A.W. Lindehn) [case broken] (£30-40)
United States of America, World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, a bronze award medal by C.E. Barber, figure of Christopher Columbus modelled by A. St. Gaudens, rev. legend on tablet, named (E. Wuetrich), 77mm (Baxter 87; BDM I, 122; Eglitt 90). Two obverse rim nicks, otherwise extremely fine; in case of issue (£50-70)
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