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Scotland, High School, Dundee, Harris Medal, a hollow gilt award, unsigned, arms and supporters, rev. named (Awarded to Agnes F. Blackadder, Dux 1891-92), 42mm (Brodie 551, this piece); People’s Journal, Dundee, Long Service Awards, silver badges by Rattray, Dundee (2), named (Robert Dick, 51 Years; Mr James Redpath, 45 Years), hallmarked Birmingham 1898 and 1903, both 40mm (Brodie 330, 344, these pieces) [3]. First extremely fine, with clip, ring and original maroon ribbon, others very...
Hammer Price: £35
Scotland, In Defence of the Rights and Honour of Scotland, 1901, a white metal medal, unsigned, Scottish flag, rev. Union Jack, edward i of britain & the british empire falsely styled edward vii, etc, 45mm (Brodie 338, this piece); Glasgow International Exhibition, 1901, a hollow aluminium medal, unsigned, 38mm; other base metal souvenir medalets for the same exhibition (3), by Lauer, etc (Allen Pt 1) [5]. First extremely fine, others generally very fine (£20-30)
Scotland, Meigle School, a hollow engraved silver award by Hamilton & Inches, named (Dux Girl, Lissie Keith, 1904), rev. engraved (Presented by Lady Campbell-Bannerman), hallmarked Edinburgh 1903, 45mm (Brodie 669, this piece). Extremely fine, lightly toned; with ornate clip and ring for suspension (£30-40)
Scotland, Breadalbane Gathering, 1905, an oval silver engraved award presented by Jn. Stroyan, legend, rev. named (Strathspeys & Reels, won by W.S.L. Anderson), hallmarked wa Birmingham 1904, 55 x 39mm (Brodie 445, this piece). Some surface marks, otherwise better than very fine; with thistle spray, clip and ring for suspension (£40-60)
Scotland, R[oyal] C[aledonian] C[urling] C[lub], Glasgow Province, 1909, a silver-gilt members’ badge by Lindsay & Paisley, arms, hallmarked Glasgow 1908, 27 x 24mm (Brodie 439, this piece). Very fine; with integral loop, blue ribbon and crossed brooms and curling stone suspender (£30-40)
Germany, Am Verhandlungstisch in Spa [At the Negotiation Table in Spa], 1920, a cast bronze medal by K. Goetz, Chancellor Fehrenbach being grasped round the throat by David Lloyd George, Premier Millerand at left urging the Chancellor to sign the disarmament terms of the Treaty of Versailles, rev. axe of the Entente embedded in a Saxon tree, bolschewismus in cloud, 58mm (K 271). Very fine, rare (£60-80)
Rhodesia, Independence, 1965, a set of two silver medals by A.R.S. Medallion Co, bust of Ian Smith left, rev. kraal, 39 and 25mm, both stamped s67 [2]. Brilliant; in blue case of issue, with distribution tag (£20-30)
Germany, Internationale Photographische Ausstellung, Dresden, 1909, a uniface bronze plaque by A. Ungerer, peacock in medallion above legend, 67 x 40mm. Extremely fine; in buff fitted case of issue by Glaser & Sohn, Dresden (£30-40)
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). Extremely fine and attractively patinated (£40-60)
Armagh, Diocesan Board of Religious Education, a silver badge, unsigned, mitre atop shield, back named (The Shaw Hamilton Medal, Middle, Lois Joy Lindsay, 1916), hallmarked rbrs Birmingham 1916, 42 x 23mm; Portadown, Portadown Musical Festival Assoc[iation], a silver badge, lyre, back named (Girls’ Solo, 1929, H.K. Haire), hallmarked wg&s Birmingham 1928, 30 x 26mm [2]. Very fine; with rings for suspension (£20-30)
19th Century, Opening of the Royal Exchange, 1844, a silver medal by W. Wyon, diademed bust of Victoria left, rev. three shields on wreath, 28mm (BHM 2186; E 1392); 50th Anniversary of B.A. Seaby Ltd, 1976, a cast bronze medal, unsigned, 61mm; together with other miscellaneous base metal medals (12), including some of Edward VIII [14]. First extremely fine and toned, second mint state and in white card box of issue, others mostly very fine (£30-40)
19th Century, Opening of Brompton Hospital, 1846, a white metal medal by J. Davis, conjoined heads of Victoria and Prince Albert left, rev. elevation of the hospital, 64mm (BHM 2241; E 1405; Taylor 153b). Very fine; in white card box (£25-35)
19th Century, Wigan & District Trades, Industrial & Arts Exhibition, a silver award medal by Vaughton, arms flanked by sprigs of oak, rev. wreath, stippled (1st Prize for Oil Painting Awarded to E.G. Harrison, 1897), hallmarked Birmingham 1897, 39mm (Allen Pt 4; cf. DNW 74, 24). Extremely fine and toned; in official maroon gilt-blocked case of issue by P. Vaughton & Sons, Gothic Works, Birmingham (£40-60)
France, Défense Passive, 1945, a bronze award medal by R. Cochet, angel protecting women and children from symbolic bombs being dropped by air, rev. warden clasping the hand of a victim reaching from the rubble of a destroyed building, named (L. Loudevig), 59mm (cf. DNW 53, 1218); Co-operation, c. 1950, a bronze award medal by R. Pelletier, named (Madame Mathilde Fichelle), 68mm (CGMP –); Concours Général Agricole, Paris, 1959, a bronze medal by R.B. Baron, 58mm (CGMP –) [3]. Second...
Germany, Bismarck, 20 Jahre nach meinem Tode [20th Anniversary of the Death of Bismarck], 1918, a cast bronze medal by K. Goetz, head appearing from clouds, rev. figure representing a Social Democrat mounting a horse, draped figure of Germany averting her eyes, 58mm (K 216; Frankenhuis 1491). Very fine (£50-70)
Medals Related to Music, Austria, Hector Berlioz, 1958, a gold medal by A. Hartig, 23mm (Niggl 337; cf. DNW 28, 905); together with other miscellaneous base metal medals (24), by Drentwett, Caqué, Revol, etc [25]. Very fine and better (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £40
Scotland, Aberdeen Mechanics Institute (Inst. 1824), a white metal medal, unsigned, arms and supporters, rev. wreath, un-named, 39mm (D & W 201/2; Brodie 508, this piece); Victoria, Golden Jubilee, City of Old Aberdeen, 1887, a white metal medal, unsigned, 39mm (W & E –; Brodie 189, this piece); Edward VII, Coronation, 1902, City of Aberdeen, an aluminium medal, unsigned [by H. Grueber], 38mm (W & E 4270D; Brodie 189, this piece); George V, Coronation, 1911, City of Aberdeen, a bronze...
Canada, Tercentenary of the Founding of Quebec, 1908, a bronze medal by H. Dubois for the National Battlefields Commission, Samuel de Champlain standing facing in boat, dolphins at sides, rev. two robed females seated under tree, 76mm. About extremely fine; with original presentation card signed by Geo. Gaineau, Chairman of the Commission (£40-60)
Scotland, High School of Glasgow, Elocution, 1846, a hollow engraved silver award by D.C. Rait, legend, rev. named (To Thos. R. Robb from A.J.D.D.), hallmarked Glasgow 1843, 46mm (Grimshaw p.22; Brodie 621, this piece). Good very fine, attractive; with clip and ring for suspension (£40-60)
Scotland, Perth Grammar School, 1851, Annual Prize, a silver medal, unsigned, city arms, rev. legend, named (Archibald Ure Wotherspoon, First Student in the Senior Latin Class, Session 1872-73), 47mm (Brodie 684, this piece). Good very fine (£40-60)
France, Exposition Universelle International, Paris, 1878, a bronze medal by L. Sala for the Seccion Española, Athena seated left, arm outstretched towards implements of industry and the arts, rev. the Trocadero, 51mm; Spain, Exposición Aragonesa, 1885-6, a bronze award medal by Menendez for Aguilar, 53mm (BDM VII, 8, and VIII, 54); Argentina, Exposición Continental, Buenos Aires, 1882, a bronze medal by R. Grande, 45mm (BDM –) [3]. Extremely fine (£50-70)
Scotland, Paisley Grammar School, a silver award medal, unsigned, bishop and coats of arms, rev. wreath, named (Presented by Sir Thos. Glen Coats, Bart, German, Christina R.W. Morison, 1904), 45mm (Brodie 681, this piece). Brilliant mint state, toned; in maroon case of issue by Duff & Miller, Goldsmiths, Paisley (£30-40)
Germany, Im Siegestaumel [Flush of Victory], 1918, a cast iron medal by K. Goetz, French soldier brandishing sword and shield above the heads of allies from different nations, rev. Gallic cock standing on flags, 58mm (K 213). Extremely fine (£40-60)
Argentina, Buenos Aires, Direct Administration by National Government, 1854, a silver proclamation medal, unsigned, bull standing right, rev. hands supporting book in wreath, 32mm; Mexico, Augustin I Proclaimed Emperor, Durango, 1822, a silver medal, unsigned, 32mm (Grove 25a); Peru, Freedom of Peru after the Battle of Ayacucho, 1824, a silver medal by A. Davalos, 32mm; National Convention, Lima, 1834, a silver medal, unsigned, 35mm [4]. Third about extremely fine, others fine and better,...
Germany, Ausstellung Altona [Fine Art and Industrial Exhibition, Altona], 1869, a bronze medal by C.D. Claudius, robed female seated right, view of Altona with shipping in background, rev. shields of Altona and Hamburg, 60mm (BDM VII, 184). Virtually as struck; in original green case of issue (£40-60)
Sallins, Clongowes Wood College, Debating Medal, a silver award, unsigned, bowl on tripod, rev. wreath, named (Junior, Desmond O’Neill), hallmarked we Dublin 1937, 51mm. Scratched in obverse field and edge knocked, otherwise good fine (£40-50)
United States of America, Benjamin Franklin, c. 1825, a copper medal by Godel for Durand, bust left, rev. legend, 41mm (BDM VII, 374). Extremely fine (£30-40)
Belgium, Exposition Universelle, Liège, 1905, a gilt-bronze award medal by P. Dubois, seated symbolic females, rev. seated semi-nude female figure of Fame blowing trumpet, named (Gerald A. Kiralfy, Esq), 70mm (BDM VII, 237; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.15, 59; cf. BDW 18, 681). Extremely fine, an interesting association piece (£30-40)
Tuam, Diocese of Elphin, a silver award medal by J. Woodhouse, bishop’s mitre, rev. legend, named (Johanni Laird, 1893), 43mm. Extremely fine and attractively toned (£40-60)
France, Exposition Internationale, Paris, 1911, a gilt-bronze medal by W. Kluge and H. Naudé, bust of Marianne left, rev. naked boy seated on plinth, receiving palm wreath from winged figure of Fame, 57mm; Exposition Internationale, Paris, 1911, a gilt and enamelled openwork badge, un-named, 72mm [2]. Extremely fine, latter with mural crown suspension and original ribbon, rare; both in fitted red case of issue (£40-60)
Lismore, Royal Agricultural Society of Ireland (Inst. 1841), a silver award medal by J. Woodhouse, crowned harp, rev. wreath, named (Lismore Farming Society 1880, Mr Joseph Beale, Best Yearling Heifer), 43mm (Lane, Went and Bateson, NSI Occ. Papers 19, no. 10). Very fine (£35-45)
Sweden, Industri Utställningen, Stockholm, 1866, a white metal medal by Lea Ahlborn, bust of Oscar I right, rev. façade of the Expo building, 44mm (BDM I, 31); Industri Utställningen, Stockholm, 1866, a white metal medal, unsigned, 36mm; Industri och Slöjdutställningen, Malmo, 1881, a copper medal by Lea Ahlborn, 51mm; Industri och Slöjdutställningen, Malmo, 1881, a white metal medal by E.H. Ekvall, 51mm; Sextonde Allm-Svenska Landtbruksmötet, 1886, a bronze award medal by A....
Austria, Ö[esterreichische] L[eichtathletik] V[erein] [Austrian Athletic Club], c. 1920, a uniface bronze award plaque by F. Kounitzky, naked female standing by plant, holding aloft a branch, date in exergue (1924), back impressed (Meisterschaft Diskuswerfen, 1), 85 x 30mm (cf. DNW 70C, 2438). Very fine (£30-40)
Austria, Marchen [Fairy Tale], c. 1920, a uniface bronze plaque by K. Perl, naked winged girl on quadruped left, other figures around, 70 x 54mm (BDM VIII, 121). Extremely fine and patinated, rare (£30-40)
Belgium, Bevrijding van Gent [The Liberation of Ghent], 1944, a gilt-bronze plaque by O. Piette for Fonson, standing knight seeing off animals and emblems of tyranny, rev. honour to our liberators, 90 x 81mm. Extremely fine, decorative (£40-50)
Czechoslovakia, Die Jubiläums-Ausstellung des Bezirkes der Prager Handels und Gewerbekammer [Jubilee Exhibition of the Prague District Trades and Chamber of Commerce], 1908, a bronze plaque by A. Mára, draped female standing, admiring a townscape in cartouche, rev. Mercury greets artisan in cartouche, legend below, 90 x 64mm (Hauser 3868; Wurz. 7685). Very fine and very rare (£30-40)
France, Exposition Universelle Internationale, Paris, 1900, a silver medal by J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis, robed female symbolising History inscribing the date on a tablet held by a naked boy, rev. monnaie de paris, winged Genius brandishing torch and leaning on a coining press, 50mm (PBE 317; CGMP pp.172-3; BDM I, 666; Coll. R. Marx 310; cf. DNW 70C, 1213). Very fine; in blue fitted case (£40-60)
19th Century, South London Working Classes Industrial [Third] Exhibition, Lambeth, 1869, a silver award medal by Marian Brook and J. Moore, putti supporting shield, rev. artisan at workbench watched by three draped female allegories, un-named, 52mm (BHM 2908; Allen Pt 3; cf. DNW 74, 49). Rim knock on reverse at 1 o’clock, otherwise about extremely fine, rare (£40-60)
France, Exposition International des Arts et Techniques, Paris, 1937, an octagonal aluminium plaque by P.-A. Morlon, elevation of the Aluminium pavilion, rev. molten aluminium being poured from a bucket, AVIONS, AUTOS, CYCLES, etc. around, 60mm (BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.57, 299; cf. BDW 64, 1406). Virtually as struck (£40-50)
20th Century, Birmingham Municipal School of Art, Chamberlain medal, a silver award by J. Moore, bust of John Chamberlain right, rev. elevation of the School, named (S. Muriel Meats, 1929), 61mm (cf. DNW 57, 1284); Glasgow University, Joseph Black Medal, a bronze award by N. Macphail, edge named (Alice M. Insh, Summer 1933, in Chemistry Class [Dr H.W. Bolam]), 70mm (Storer 383; E 911; D & W 229/207; Brodie –) [2]. First very fine and toned, second extremely fine and in fitted black case of...
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