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Austria, Der Rattenfänger von Hameln [The Ratcatcher of Hamlyn], c. 1920, a uniface bronze plaque by K. Perl, Pied Piper advancing right, playing his flute, being followed by a group of five children, 75 x 53mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.8, 62; BDM VIII, 121). Rather spotted and with traces of handling, otherwise about very fine (£30-40)
Hammer Price: £25
Austria, Dornröschen [Sleeping Beauty], 1924, a uniface bronze plaque by K. Perl, scene from the ballet, 56 x 55mm. Very fine, scarce (£30-40)
Belgium, Death of Joseph Wauters, 1929, a bronze plaque by D. Ledel for Fonson, bust left, rev. hand holding open the pages of a newspaper being read by three people, 84 x 63mm. Good very fine, attractively patinated, rare (£40-60)
France, Élégie, 1904, a bronze plaque by P.-V. Dautel, female bust left, rev. line of pine trees across the site of ancient ruins, 65 x 45mm (PBE 331; CGMP p.121; Classens 51; BDM VII, 210; BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.36, 44; cf. DNW 54, 848). A spot on either side, otherwise extremely fine, lightly patinated (£40-50)
18th Century, William Pitt, 1799, a copper medal by J.G. Hancock, bust left, rev. legend in wreath, 53mm (BHM 470; E 912). Some spotting in obverse field, otherwise good very fine (£30-40)
France, Conseils de l’Amour, 1928, a uniface bronze Art Déco medal by M. Delannoy, young woman listening to suggestions whispered into her ear by Cupid, 49mm (CGMP p.136; cf. DNW 64, 1373). Very fine (£30-40)
France, Union Syndicale de l’Industrie du Gaz en France, 1928, a silver members’ medal by H. Dropsy, male Faune starts a fire under a tree, rev. gasometer, named (M. F. Hardy), 54mm (Dropsy Exh. Cat. 1964, 75; cf. DNW 35, 572). Very fine (£30-50)
19th Century, International Exhibition of Navigation, Travelling, Commerce & Manufactures, Liverpool, 1886, a copper medal by Elkington, crowned bust of Victoria left, rev. Britannia against a backdrop of implements of industry, 51mm (BHM 3216; E 1727; Allen Pt 2); Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, 1897, an oxidised white metal medal by F. Bowcher for Spink, 51mm (BHM 3516); together with a silver temperance medal, 34mm [3]. First mint state, in maroon fitted case, second extremely fine, last very...
France, Ordre des Architectes, Conseil Superieur, c. 1950, an Art Déco bronze medal by P.-M. Poisson, standing robed figure holding an arched structure in her right hand, rev. owl, l’architecte est vn poete, etc, edge named (à M. Robert Knorr, Architecte, 19-7-1956), 88mm. Extremely fine; in maroon fitted case (£40-50)
19th Century, 50th Anniversary of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 1979, a silver medal, unsigned, arms and supporters, rev. hands surrounding a baby in the womb, 32mm; Switzerland, Tir Cantonal Bernois, St Imier, 1900, a bronze medal by G. Hantz, 45mm; together with other miscellaneous World medals, etc (9, one in silver) [11]. First two very fine, others in varied state (£30-40)
Hammer Price: £30
Scotland, R[oyal] C[aledonian] C[urling] C[lub], Twelfth Province, engraved silver awards (3), all un-named, 46mm, 45mm (2) [3] (Brodie 505, these pieces) [3]. Good very fine and better; with ornate clips and rings for suspension (£60-80)
Dublin, Royal Dublin Society, a uniface oval silver award medal after W. Mossop, Minerva seated left, back named (Horse Show, 1934, Pembroke Challenge Cup, Young Horse Suitable for Hunter, Awarded to Lieut-Col Charles L. Graham, for ‘Destrier’), hallmarked tw Dublin 1934, 57 x 46mm (Went 30). About very fine (£40-60)
France, Semper, 1901, a silver medal by L.-O. Roty, seated couple exchanging wedding rings, rev. statue of Eros atop a fountain under a tree, named (Frazer-Loyson, A Twofold Silver Bough, 1896-1921), 41mm (Roty Compagnnonage p.92; PBE 866; CGMP p.360; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, 61; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.49, 181; Coll. R. Marx 48; BDM V, 233, 235; The Medal 44, p.40; cf. DNW 54, 843). Extremely fine, toned; in original brown Godard/Canale fitted case (£30-40)
Scotland, Douglas Curling Club, an engraved silver badge by D.F. Turnbull, shield engraved (From J.P. to J.I. 1897), rev. crossed brooms and curling stone, hallmarked Glasgow 1890, 31mm (Brodie 436, this piece); Clydesdale Harriers, a silver badge, named (Novice H’cap, 2nd, J.J. Lawcock, 26-10-12), hallmarked wa Birmingham 1911, 33 x 25mm (Brodie 394, this piece); Paisley, J. & P. Coats Staff Club, a silver award medal by Vaughton, engraved (Bowling Section, Aggregate Competition, 4th...
Scotland, Centenary of William Crawford & Sons, 1913, a bronze plaque, unsigned, Ceres and Vulcan standing, putto at their feet, rev. legend, named (Miss L.E. Dickens), 70 x 52mm (cf. DNW 70C, 2377). Extremely fine; in original brown fitted case with descriptive label (£30-40)
Scotland, Rothesay Academy and Scottish Institute, a silver award medal, unsigned, arms, named (Margaret N. Jeffrey), rev. engraved (The Capt. John McKirdy Mathematical Medal 1923), 38mm (Brodie 690, this piece). Extremely fine; in case of issue by R. Stewart…Glasgow (£30-40)
Medals Related to Sports, Switzerland, 50th Anniversary of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, 1954, a silver medal signed Peka, footballer with ball, rev. legend, 33mm; Mexico, IX Campeonato Mundial de Fut Bal, 1970, a silver medal, unsigned, 45mm [2]. First mint state with olive tone, second good very fine (£60-80)
Germany, John Parish, Hamburg, 1806, a silver medal, unsigned, in remembrance of iohn parrish’s fifty years stay amongst his friends in hamburgh, rev. from 1756 till 1806 to the mercantile world this span of life what an eventful period!!!, 40mm. Extremely fine, olive tone (£40-60)
Tuam, United Diocese of Tuam, Killala & Achonry, the Bishop’s Medal, a silver award, unsigned, mitre atop shield, rev. legend, named (Awarded to Henry Thompson, Ballyconree), 35mm. Good very fine (£30-40)
Italy, Alexander VIII, 1689, a copper medal, unsigned, bust left, rev. holy dove radiated, 30mm (L –); Innocent XII, 1691, a copper medal by G. Hamerani, 27mm (L 1533-4); Innocent XII [1691], a copper medal by G. Hamerani, 38mm (L 1521); Election of Benedict XIII, 1724, a white metal medal by G. Vestner, 44mm (L 1708); Benedict XIV, 1755, a copper medal by O. Hamerani, 39mm (L 1862); The Pantheon, 1757, a copper medal by O. Hamerani, 38mm (Bart. 757; L 1866-7) [6]. Fourth very fine, others...
Belgium, Exposition Internationale, Antwerp, 1930, an octagonal bronze medal by J. Dupon, Neptune watching African boy playing a trumpet-horn, aeroplane above and ship in background, rev. naked female riding side-saddle on a horse, port behind, 80mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.15, 64; cf. DNW 61, 1358). Almost extremely fine, nicely patinated (£40-60)
Belgium, Exposition Internationale de Liège, 1930, a plated Sports award plaque by A. Salle, half-length figure of male athlete left, rev. oak-branch, un-named, 80 x 65mm. Very fine, rare (£40-50)
France, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1889, a bronze medal by J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis, bust of Marianne right, rev. seated female crowning a seated artisan, naked Genie at left, view of the Eiffel Tower at right, 63mm (PBE –; Coll. R. Marx 307; BDM I, 664; cf. DNW 70C, 2465). Extremely fine; in original gilt-blocked leather pouch (£40-50)
France, Exposition Universelle Internationale, Paris, 1900, a silver medal by J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis, bust of Marianne right, rev. monnaie de paris, winged Genius brandishing torch and leaning on a coining press, 50mm (CGMP pp.172-3). Very fine (£40-60)
Enniscorthy, Irish Shorthorn Breeders’ Association, a silver award medal, unsigned, bull standing right, map of Ireland in background, rev. named (Enniscorthy Bull Show, 1949, Won by John Lambert), hallmarked jmco Dublin 1948, 48mm. About extremely fine (£30-50)
Sweden, Allmänna Konst-och Industriutstallningen, Stockholm, 1897, a bronze medal by A. Lindberg, bust of Oscar II left, rev. female seated on cloud above cityscape, 60mm; Allmänna Konst-och Industriutställningen, Stockholm, 1897, a white metal medal by Lea Ahlborn, 45mm; Baltiska Utställningen, Malmo, 1914, a bronze medal by E. Lindberg, 60mm; Jubileums Utitällningen, Gothenburg, 1923, a uniface bronze plaque, unsigned, 46 x 34mm; Skarkaborgs Lans Kungl. Hushällningssällskap, a...
Belgium, Death of Albert I, 1934, an Art Déco bronze medal by G. Verbanck for Fonson on behalf of Mauquoy-Tramaux, laureate bust left, rev. naked winged angel lying prone, 70mm (Vandamme/Bernier –; cf. DW 18, 688). Extremely fine and attractively patinated (£30-40)
France, Exposition Universelle Internationale, Paris, 1900, a bronze award medal by J.-C. Chaplain, head of La France right under the bough of a tree, rev. male figure holding torch above a winged female figure of Victory, Expo pavilion below, tablet named (G. Briand), 64mm (PBE 82; Baxter 95; BDM I, 404; cf. DNW 68, 1257). Extremely fine and attractively patinated (£25-35)
France, La Peinture, 1901, an Art Nouveau bronze plaque by M. Charpentier-Mio, youth painting, rev. wreath, un-named, 52 x 40mm (PBE 154; CGMP p.86; BDM VII, 177; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 58; cf. DNW 50, 1215). Small stain on one edge, otherwise very fine (£35-45)
19th Century, Alexandra Palace Industrial Exhibition, 1885, a gilt-bronze award medal by J.F. Wright, frontal elevation of the Palace, rev. legend, un-named, 48mm (BHM 3196; Allen Pt 2; cf. DNW 70C, 2343). Good very fine, but with test mark on edge, rare (£40-50)
France, Fame, c. 1935, an Art Deco bronze award medal by M. Delannoy, head of Fame left, blowing trumpet, rev. wreath, un-named, 50mm (cf. DNW 45, 862). Very fine (£30-40)
France, Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques, Paris, 1937, a bronze medal by H. Navarre, after H. Favier, for Canale on behalf of Philips of Eindhoven, legend around Philips logo, rev. fountains of light incorporating radio masts, 55mm (cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 189; cf. DNW 48, 869). Extremely fine, scarce (£40-50)
France, Conférence de Paris, 1946, a cast bronze medal by A. Galtié, Paris standing on globe, greeting the dove of Peace, rev. Parisian monuments, 99mm, edge stamped lvii (CGMP p.773). Superb red-brown patina, extremely fine, rare (£40-60)
Germany, Centenary of the Birth of Heinrich Heine, 1897, a bronze plaque by H. Kautsch, seated figure of Heine to right, holding pen and manuscript, rev. female carrying crowns, 75 x 45mm (Coll. R. Marx 482; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, 16; BDM III, 129; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.6, 31; Jones, Art of the Medal, 346; cf. DNW 46, 838). High points of reverse rubbed, otherwise very fine; with clip and ring for suspension (£40-50)
19th Century, Duloe, Morval & St Martin’s Agricultural Implement Society, engraved silver award medals (2), unsigned, named (Prize Medal awarded to John Davey for the best Single Plough, 1865;…for the best Double Plough, 1865), revs. (Prize Medal 1865), both 39mm [2]. Very fine (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £35
19th Century, Gloucestershire Agricultural Society, Moreton-in-the-Marsh Meeting, 1888, a silver award medal, unsigned, legend, rev. wreath, un-named, 51mm (Greenaway –). Brilliant mint state, toned; in black case of issue (£30-40)
Scotland, Kilmarnock Rifle Club, c. 1840, an engraved silver award, rev. engraved (Second Prize), un-named, 50mm (Brodie 490, this piece). Very fine; ornate border and loop for suspension (£30-40)
Scotland, Edinburgh Academy, Carmichael Club, 1851, a white metal award medal by Murdoch, Edinburgh, lady with books and globe, rev. wreath, un-named, 59mm (Brodie 722, this piece); National Wallace Monument, 1861, a white metal medal by N. Macphail, 36mm (BHM 2708; Brodie 274, this piece); City of Edin[burgh]r & Midlothian Rifle Assoc[iation] (Inst. 1861), Caledonian Challenge Shield, a bronze medal by Kirkwood, 37mm (Brodie 488, this piece); Edinburgh University Athletic Club, a bronze...
Scotland, Gateside School, Beith, Patrick Medal, 1861, a hollow engraved award, legend both sides, 36mm (Brodie 530, this piece). Very fine; with clip and ring for suspension (£30-40)
France, Femmes Prévisionnel, c. 1920, a uniface bronze plaque by P.-C. Lenoir, standing robed female indicating the future to another robed female seated at quay-side, cityscape and mountains in background, exergue named (A M. Albert Mahieu, Senateur, Souvenir reconnaissant de la Mission Canadienne en France, 1923), 148 x 118mm. Graze at right, otherwise very fine and very rare (£60-80)
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