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20th Century, 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; in original gilt-blocked case of issue (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £210
Hungary, Ganz Foto Club, c. 1930, a uniface Art Déco bronze plaque by E. Deszö, seated naked female adopting a pose in front of a camera she holds with her left hand, chimneys at right, back named (Rédei György ur, 1938-39, Évi Szorgalmának, Elismerésére), 60mm (Simmons FPL 13, –). Very fine (£50-70)
Dublin, Royal Dublin Society, a gold award medal by W. Woodhouse, Minerva seated left, holding wreath and sceptre, rev. wreath, named (To Mr Gilbert Saunders, for Gas Cooking Apparatus), edge impressed (Exhibition of Manufactures, 1850), 31mm, 15.98g (Went –). Very fine and very rare (£150-180)
Hammer Price: £220
Dublin, Trinity College, a gold award medal by W. and J. Woodhouse, bust of Elizabeth I left in elaborate dress and high ruff, rev. arms, scientiis · physicis · feliciter, etc, named (Albert Gordon, 1871), 39mm, 32.24g (Went, Heritage 145). Very fine, red tone; with gold clip and ring for suspension (£200-250)
Monaghan, Monaghan Farming Society, a silver award medal by J.C. Parkes, farm animals standing outside a house, trees in right background, farm workers baling hay in left background, rev. named (To C.P. Leslie for best Yearling Heifer, 1847), 43mm. Extremely fine, toned, rare (£150-200)
Orange Society, a silver ticket by G. Brown, equestrian figure of William III on pedestal to left, the glorious memory no surrender around, rev. wreath of shamrock and oak, named (Installd. 17th Sept. 1834, L 1657, Revd. Alexr. S. Irwin, Admission, 3 July 1848), 47mm (D & W 172/547, but in silver). Very fine; with clip and ring for suspension (£100-150)
Germany, Kameradschaft der Künstler München [Munich Artist’s Society], c. 1910, a bronze medal by H. Schwegerle, Mercury and Pegasos above rayed sun, rev. bewigged head on lyre, quill and paper below, 100mm (BDM –). Very fine and very rare (£60-80)
20th Century, Neville Chamberlain, 1938, the artist’s reduction positive, in steel, for the obv. of the ‘Peace in Our Time’ medal by V. Demanet for Fisch, bust left, neville chamberlain september 1938 around, pax vertically in front, wreath of corn ears behind, 75mm (cf. BHM 4388). Paper label with artist’s name pasted on side, otherwise as made, UNIQUE (£200-300)
Cork, Irish Bee-Keepers Association (Est. 1881), a silver award medal by H. Jenkins, bee-hive on pedestal emblazoned with crowned harp on shield, rev. wreath, named (Special award to E.B. Drought, for display of Honey, wax and honey products, Cork International Exhibition, 1902), 49mm. Has been cleaned, otherwise very fine and very rare (£150-200)
Hammer Price: £230
Tyrhugh, Tyrhugh, Bannagh and Boylagh Farmers’ Society, a silver award medal, unsigned, shamrock, rev. named (Presented to Margaret Colvin…for the neatest House, 1826), 37mm (D & W 128/217). Rim knocks, otherwise fine and very rare; with ring for suspension (£150-200)
19th Century, Benjamin West, 1866, a silver medal by W. Wilson for the Art Union of London, bust left, rev. central group of figures from West’s painting Death of Wolfe at Quebec, 55mm (Beaulah 16; BHM 2862; E 1589). Extremely fine and toned; in original maroon case of issue (£200-250)
Scotland, University of Edinburgh, an engraved gold award plaque for Practical Chemistry, Summer Session, 1854, rev. named (Second Prize Gained after four Written Competitions by Mr Thomas Jas. Walker, Presented by Allen Dalzell, MD, FRSC), hallmarked am&co Edinburgh, 65 x 41mm, 18ct, 25.88g. Brilliant and practically as struck, very rare and attractive, with scrolled border, integral loop and suspension ring; in fitted maroon velvet-lined case (£180-220)
Hammer Price: £240
Dublin, Trinity College, a gold 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 (Guilelmus Boxwell), 39mm, 31.02g (Went, Heritage 148). Removed from a swivel mount and with consequent holes on edge at 12 and 6 o’clock, otherwise extremely fine (£200-250)
Limerick, Limerick Diocesan Board of Religious Education, silver medals by Allen & Moore (2), viz. girl at lectern on table to right, book and stool at side, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to Annie Boyd, 1892); boy at lectern on table to left, stool and books at side, rev. named (Awarded to Jas. Geo. Boyd, 1893), both 44mm [2]. First extremely fine and toned, second about very fine but loop for wearing detached from edge; a rare pair of awards to siblings (£150-180)
Lismore, Lismore College, Duke of Devonshire Literary Prize, a silver award by Munsey, Cambridge, view of Lismore Castle, bridge over the river Blackwater in foreground, rev. legend within and around wreath, named (C.R. Kidd, 1889), 51mm. Good very fine, toned, rare (£120-150)
Belfast, Royal Belfast Academical Institution, 1810, a silver medal by T.W. Ingram, legend in five lines under scroll, rev. seated robed female placing wreath over the head of a boy who holds an open book, building in background, exergue engraved (1855), edge named (Michael Lloyd, Ferrar), 48mm (cf. Baldwin FPL 1995, 135). Minor surface marks on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine, toned (£70-90)
Killyleagh, North East Agricultural Society of Ireland (Est. 1826), a silver award medal by J. Jones, animals on farm, artisan ploughing at right, rev. wreath, named (Adjudged to Mr Jas. Johnston, Killileagh Branch, for a Draft Brood Mare and Foal, Autumn Show, 1835), 49mm. Minor surface marks and rim nicks on reverse, otherwise almost very fine and rare (£150-200)
Dublin, Association for Religion and Virtue [1796], a silver medal by W. Mossop, three robed females standing at right, sun shining from temple at left, rev. acquaint thyself with god & be at peace, etc, named (Adjudged…to Frances Eliza Gamble), 39mm (BHM 364; E 847; MG 940; BDM VIII, 81; Frazer p.452). Fine, very rare; with integral suspension loop (£100-150)
20th Century, Olympic Games, London, 1908, a bronze participant’s medal by B. Mackennal for Vaughton, Victory standing holding laurel spray and trumpet, rev. two victorious athletes in quadriga, 51mm (BHM 3963; E 1904) Very fine; in maroon fitted case by Hancocks & Co (£90-120)
Dublin, Trinity College, a gold award medal, unsigned [by W. Woodhouse], bust of Elizabeth I left in elaborate dress and high ruff, rev. arms, hist · et scient · polit · feliciter, etc, named (Cecil L. Robinson, 1891), 40mm, 30.79g (Went, Heritage 145). Small piercing at top, otherwise extremely fine; in original red and black gilt-blocked case of issue by Woodhouse, Medalist, Dublin (£200-250)
Hammer Price: £250
Belfast, Belfast Art & Industrial Exhibition, 1895, a gold award medal by A.H. Darby, arms and supporters, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to Dunville & Co. Ld., for the Purity & Excellence of their V.R. Whisky), hallmarked Birmingham 1895, 9ct, 43.10g, 50mm (Allen –). Almost extremely fine and extremely rare (£250-300)
Carlow, St Patrick’s College, 1793, a silver award medal, unsigned, façade of the college, rev. wreath, named (Richard Justice Rice, 1870), 39mm (cf. Baldwin FPL 1995, 137). About very fine (£60-80)
19th Century, John Hodgson Elected MP for Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1830, a silver medal by T.W. Ingram, bust left, rev. Hodgson arms and crest, 57mm (BHM 1444). Minor surface marks in obverse field, otherwise extremely fine and deeply toned, extremely rare in silver (£300-350)
Medals Related to Aviation, France, Aviation, 1931, a uniface Art Déco bronze plaque by R. Delamarre, naked female with flock of birds in flight, 72 x 52mm (CGMP p.127; cf. DNW 56, 819). About extremely fine (£90-120)
Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus School, a silver award medal by W. Mossop, Minerva seated left, rev. wreath, named (William Molony, LL D, Principal, This Medal was adjudged to Master John Hardy for superior diligence and good conduct during the half year ended June 18th 1847), 43mm (Grimshaw 150; Went, Heritage 139). Very fine, toned; with clip and ring for suspension (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £260
20th Century, Execution of Sir Roger Casement, 1916, a cast iron medal by K. Goetz, noose being tightened around Casement’s neck, rev. spider’s web enveloping law books, 57mm (E 1956; K 180; cf. DNW 58, 1427). Extremely fine, scarce (£120-150)
Maryborough, Queens County Agricultural Society, 1862, a silver award medal by W. Woodhouse, farm animals, plough and harrow, house and trees in background, rev. wreath, named (1st Prize to Robert G. Cosby Esq, for best 3 Pigs under 18 Months Old), 51mm. Obverse rim cut at 12 o’clock, otherwise about extremely fine, toned, rare (£80-100)
Hammer Price: £270
Dungannon, [Dungannon Royal School], a silver award medal by J. Jones, robed female crowning robed male with wreath of laurel, temple in left background, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to Wm. Hamerton for Good Conduct during the half Year Ending Xmas 1862 (Acad Instit), Rev. J. Rice Prin.), 36mm (Went, Heritage 133). Two scratches on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine, olive tone (£50-70)
William and Mary, Coronation, 1689, a silver medal, unsigned [by J. Roettier], conjoined busts right, rev. Jove hurling a thunderbolt at Phaethon who is falling from his chariot, 35mm (MI I, 662/25; E 312). About extremely fine (£250-300)
Belfast, Belfast Historic Society, a silver award medal, unsigned, bust of Demosthenes left, rev. legend, branches at sides, central tablet named (Robert McAdam, as first Orator, for the Session ending June 1814, 42mm. Spot behind bust, otherwise extremely fine with deep olive tone, very rare (£150-200)
Dublin, Feinaglian Institution, 1816, a silver award medal by W.S. Mossop, Justice rewarding a youth being guided by Minerva, rev. wreath, named (Th. Belcher, Secundas Ferenti, Jul: 1819), 42mm (Gilbert 9; Frazer p.460). Cleaned in the past and with reverse edge bruise at 1 o’clock, otherwise very fine and very rare (£100-150)
20th Century, Festival of Empire Imperial Exhibition and Pageant of London, Crystal Palace, 1911, a silver-gilt medal, unsigned, Britannia flanked by male and female, shipping in background, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to H.M. Read Ltd, for Fire Appliances), 63mm (Allen 20 [not in Sale]). Extremely fine and very rare (£180-220)
Dublin, Royal Dublin Society, an oval silver award medal, unsigned, Minerva seated left, head turned back, holding cornucopia and spear, rev. named (Adjudged by the Dublin Society to Dr David McBride for His Invention of A New Method of Tanning, 1768), 42 x 37mm (Went 1; D & W 122/170; Frazer p.319; Went, Heritage 114). Very fine and toned, very rare and an extremely early award; with integral suspension loop (£150-200)
Idrone, Idrone Agricultural Society, a silver award medal by C.F. Carter, farm animals and plough, rev. legend, named (Adjudged to John Newton for the best Bull exhibited, Septr. 26th 1846), 50mm. Scratch on left side of reverse, otherwise good very fine and extremely rare (£200-250)
Hammer Price: £280
Castleknock, St Vincent’s College, 1834, a silver-gilt award medal, unsigned [by W. Woodhouse], frontal elevation of the College, trees in foreground, rev. in doctrina christiana et historia ecclesiastica, etc, named (William Tyndall, First Place, Junior Grade), 51mm. Obverse edge knock at 12 o’clock, otherwise extremely fine; in original red gilt-blocked case of issue by Woodhouse, Dublin (£80-100)
Dungannon, Dungannon Farming Society (Inst. 1844), a silver award medal by I. Parkes, farm animals standing outside a house, trees in right background, farm workers baling hay in left background, rev. plough, named (To C.P. Leslie, Esq, M.P., for the best Brood Mare At Show of 1847), 43mm. Edge nicks, otherwise very fine and extremely rare (£180-220)
Hammer Price: £290
France, Loïe Fuller, 1900, a cast bronze medal by P. Roche for the SAMF, robed figure of Fuller dancing, rev. un étre qui n’etait qve lumière or et gaze between orchids, 72mm, edge stamped 127 (Coll. R. Marx 98; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, 6; BDM V, 144-5; The Medal 44, p.42; cf. DNW 42, 1436). Extremely fine and rare (£150-200)
20th Century, Wireless Telegraphy on the S.S. Republic, Ohio and the Titanic, 1912, a bronze plaque by E.-J. de Brémaecker for the Société Hollandaise-Belge de la Médaille d’Art, diaphanous female figure above ship’s rigging over an expanse of sea, rev. legends around smoking torch, 66 x 53mm. Very fine, rare (£300-400)
Dublin, Trinity College, Berkeley Prize for Greek, a gold award medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, stallion galloping to left, g * b 1752 in exergue, rev. arms, vos exemplaria graeca, etc, edge named (Archibald Robinson, 1876), 36mm, 30.52g (Went, Heritage 116-17; Frazer p.325). Tiny obverse rim nick at 10 o’clock and pierced for suspension, otherwise extremely fine and attractive, very rare (£250-300)
Hammer Price: £300
18th Century, Captain James Cook, Memorial, 1784, a copper medal by L. Pingo, bust left, rev. Fortune leaning against a naval column with the British shield at its foot, placing a rudder on a globe, 42mm (Eimer 64; BHM 258; E 780; MH 374). Good very fine (£200-250)
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