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Scotland, Battle of Culloden, 1746, a copper medal by R. Yeo, armoured bust of the Duke of Cumberland right, rev. Cumberland, as Hercules, clasping the hand of Britannia while trampling Discord, 51mm (Woolf 55:2; MI II, 613/278; E 604). Extremely fine, patinated (£150-200)
£150–£200
Scotland, Edinburgh University, bronze award medals by A. Kirkwood (4), arms in trilobe, revs. wreath, named (Ordinary Mathematics, R.T. Dunbar, 1908-9; Natural Philosophy, R.T. Dunbar, 1908-9; Inter. Hon. Exp. Physics, Margaret P. White, 1913-14; Physics Final Hon[ours], R.T. Dunbar, 1914-15), all 52mm [4]. Extremely fine; in cases of issue [one case broken] (£80-100)
£80–£100
Australia, International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1880, a silver award medal by H. Stokes, coroneted and veiled bust of Victoria left, rev. vitam excolvere per artes in wreath, edge named (Previte & Greig, London – Slates), 52mm (cf. Carlisle 1880/18; BDM V, 693; cf. DNW 68, 1602). Minor rim nicks, otherwise about extremely fine, light dusty tone (£90-120)
£90–£120
Austria, Weltausstellung 1873, Vienna, a bronze medal for Verdienste by J. Tautenhayn and K. Schwenzer, bust of Franz Joseph I right, rev. Fortuna greeting male and female artisans, 70mm (Hauser 2911; Wurzb. 2494; BM Acq. 1983-6, pl.1, 1; BDM VI, 37; cf. DNW 44, 805). Obverse with light spotting, otherwise extremely fine (£25-35)
£25–£35
Austria, Verein zur Verbreitung Landwirthschaftlicher Kenntnisse, Vienna [Agricultural Society of Vienna], 1894, a gilt-bronze medal by N. Bachrach, uniformed bust of Franz Ferdinand three-quarters right, rev. farm-workers and other figures under tree, 65mm (Hauser 3233). Minor marks, otherwise extremely fine and brilliant (£40-50)
£40–£60
18th Century, Battle of Dettingen, 1743, a bronze medal, perhaps by T. Tibs, bust of George II left, rev. Justice seated facing, trampling on a fallen figure, 36mm (MI II, 578/215; E 576). Good very fine (£60-80)
£60–£80
Austria, 75th Birthday of Franz Joseph I, 1905, a uniface bronze plaque by T. Szirmaï, bust left in cameo, being lauded by several standing figures, VIRIBIS UNITIS, 99 x 69mm (Hauser 456; BDM VI, 731 and 732, item b [dated to 1902 in error]; cf. DNW 40, 728). About extremely fine, rare (£60-80)
Belgian Congo, Le Congo, 1918, a cast bronze medal by F. Huygelen for Fonson, robed female figure comforting a naked female African who clutches a baby to her side, rev. seated robed female with an African child, 90mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.15, 73; cf. DNW 35, 604). Powerful style, about extremely fine, dark patina (£100-150)
£100–£150
Belgium, Exposition Universelle et Internationale, Ghent, 1913, a plated bronze plaque by and honouring G. Devreese, allegorical figures greeting Queen, rev. Devreese seated right at an easel, working on a medallic model, 71 x 69mm (BDM VII, 221). Good very fine, scarce (£70-90)
£70–£90
Belgium, La Prusse Garantit la Neutralité Belge, 1920, a bronze medal by A. Mauquoy for Les Amis de la Médaille d’Art, female figure of Belgium receiving guarantee document, rev. female figure of Belgium restrained by German female warrior, 70mm (Vandamme/Bernier 97; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.16, 92; cf. DNW 38, 683). Extremely fine (£25-35)
Belgium, Charles Rolland, 1922, the artist’s reduction positive, in steel, for the uniface plaque by C.R. Samuel for Fonson, bust left on plinth surmounted by a cock, two robed females and a naked youth at sides, 90 x 60mm (cf. DNW 50, 1240). Paper label inscribed with artist’s name pasted on side, otherwise as made, UNIQUE (£150-200)
Belgium, Opening of the Kruisschanssluis [Van Cauwelaertsluis], Antwerp, 1928, a bronze medal by A. Dupon for Fonson, Mercury kneeling by the water’s edge, affixing wings to his feet, rev. aerial view of the lock and gates, biplane at top, 90mm (cf. DNW M5, 1505). About very fine, rare (£40-60)
Belgium, Exposition Internationale, Antwerp, 1930, the artist’s reduction positive, in steel, for the obv. of the octagonal medal by J. Dupon for Fonson, Neptune watching African boy playing a trumpet-horn, aeroplane above and ship in background, 80mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.15, 64; cf. DNW M5, 1507). Paper label inscribed with artist’s name pasted on side, otherwise as made, UNIQUE (£150-200)
Belgium, Exposition Internationale, Antwerp, 1930, the artist’s reduction positive, in steel, for the rev. of the octagonal medal by J. Dupon for Fonson, naked female riding side-saddle on a horse, port behind, 80mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.15, 64; cf. DNW M5, 1507). Paper label inscribed with artist’s name pasted on side, otherwise as made, UNIQUE (£150-200)
Belgium, Exposition Universelle et Internationale, Brussels, 1935, a the artist’s reduction positive, in steel, for the award plaque by A. Bonnetain for Fonson, robed female holding wreath of flowers over a globe, 79 x 64mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.12, 10; cf. DNW 41, 806). Paper label inscribed with artist’s name pasted on side and stamped 20751B, otherwise as made, UNIQUE (£150-200)
Belgium, 50th Anniversary of the Union Internationale de Tramways de Chemins de Fer d’Interet Local et de Transports Publics Automobiles, 1935, a plated bronze medal by F. Huygelen for Fonson, three robed female figures, hands clasped, encircling a globe, rev. wheels, wings and bolts of lightning, symbols of electrified and mechanical public transport, 81mm (cf. DNW 38, 689). About extremely fine (£70-90)
18th Century, York Minster, 1796, a copper medal by Cattle, Harrison & Cattle, view of the Minster, rev. view of Cliffords Tower and ramparts, 45mm (BHM 418; E 877). Extremely fine, dark patina, scarce (£60-80)
Czechoslovakia, Cech, c. 1908, a uniface bronze plaque by Prof. S. Sucharda, head of a Czeck wearing a fur cap, 56 x 51mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.24, 19; BDM V, 713; cf. DNW 68, 1629). About extremely fine (£50-70)
£50–£70
France, Proclamation de la Cinquième République, 1870, a bronze medal by A. Borrel, head of Marianne left, wearing Phrygean cap, rev. legend, 51mm (BDM –). Extremely fine (£50-70)
France, Minerve, 1880, a silver award medal by J.-C. Chaplain, Minerva seated with wreath and palm, cherubs at sides, rev. wreath, named (À Monsieur Louis Desnos, Titulaire de la Fondation de Mr Alban Chaix, en mémoire de Mme. Alban Chaix, 1917), 68mm (CGMP p.78; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.39, 30; BDM I, 404; cf. DNW 44, 886). Extremely fine (£60-80)
19th Century, Imprisonment of Sir Francis Burdett, 1810, a copper medal, unsigned, bust right, rev. the intrepid champion of freedom etc. within a radiate circle, 48mm (BHM 689; E 1011). Light scuff mark in centre of reverse, otherwise extremely fine (£80-100)
France, Fédération des Officiers et Sous-Officiers de Sapeurs Pompiers de France et d’Algérie, 6th Congress, Grenoble, 1886, a silver-gilt award medal by A. Bertrand, bust of Marianne left, rev. legend and tablet, un-named, 46mm. Very fine, rare (£60-80)
France, Compagnie Universelle du Canal Maritime de Suez, 1888, a silver medal by L.-O. Roty, seated figure of La France holding torch, being presented with a bag of money by a robed figure, rev. legend commemorating the opening of the Canal in 1869, 42mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.89; Coll. R. Marx 21; PBE –; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.25, 147; BDM V, 230; cf. DNW 68, 1635). About extremely fine (£40-60)
France, Société Historique d’Auteuil et de Passy (Fondée 1892), a silver award medal by G. Michel and H. Dubois, robed female seated in meditation, train on viaduct at left, rev. floral tablet, named (À Monsieur le Docteur Marmottan, Maire du XVIe Arrondissement), 61mm (Coll. R. Marx 411; BDM VIII, 58). Extremely fine, rare (£60-80)
France, Union des Yachts Français, 1892, a silver award medal by F.-C.-V. de Vernon, winged Victory regarding river-god who propels a boat to the right, rev. Neptune and Marianne in waves, holding tablet, named (Trouville 1897, 1er Prix, Iduna à Mr de Mandrot), 50mm (BDM VI, 238; cf. DNW 54, 1002). Good very fine (£40-60)
France, Automobile-Club de France, 1895, a silver-gilt Société d’Encouragement award medal by J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis, semi-naked female figure sat on tricycle, right hand holding a torch and left hand on the tiller, rev. legend above wreath, named (Cours d’Automobilisme 1903, Maurice Pargoud), 68mm (PBE 305; BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.39, 63; cf. Gaz. Num. 1898, p.23, 197; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 28; cf. DNW 70, 2475). Extremely fine (£90-120)
France, Assemblée Générale des Actionnaires du Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée, 1901, a silver plaque by L.-O. Roty, naked winged Genius holding the hand of a female with flowers, two other females standing at right, rev. exterior of the new Gare de Lyon, Paris, 60 x 45mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.93; PBE –; Coll. R. Marx 77; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.267, 4; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.48, 180; BDM V, 239; Moyaux 181; Swan 284; cf. DNW 70, 2672). Good very fine (£40-50)
£40–£50
19th Century, Royal Geographical Society, Founders' Medal, 1830, a silver award by W. Wyon, bust of William IV right, rev. Britannia standing left, sextant and terrestrial globe below, 54mm (BHM 1467; E 1229). Several surface marks and rim nicks, otherwise very fine (£120-150)
£120–£150
France, Ville de Paris, c. 1910, a bronze award medal by G.-H. Prud’homme, figure of Paris seated, rev. legend, named (La Ville de Paris à la Metropolitan Police de Londres, 1927), 50mm (cf. DNW 66, 1404). Very fine (£30-40)
£30–£40
France, Hélène et Eros, c. 1912, a silver plaque by R. Grégoire, standing figure of Helen in diaphanous elaborately decorated dress, her breasts exposed, gazing at naked man prostrate on his front among skulls and other human remains, antique monuments and buildings of Troy in background, rev. naked Eros standing on pedestal amidst a decorative landscape, harbour in background, 90 x 59mm, edge stamped 19 (cf. PBE 470; cf. Classens 42; BDM VII, 394; cf. DNW 41, 818 and 820). Extremely...
£600–£800
19th Century, Royal Academy of Arts, Armitage Medal, 1837, a bronze award by W. Wyon, coronetted bust of Victoria left, rev. legend in and around wreath, edge numbered 735, 55mm (cf. BHM 1794 obv.; cf. E 1306 obv.). Extremely fine, rare (£50-70)
France, Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, Paris, 1925, an octagonal Art Déco bronze plaque by P. Turin, semi-naked female sat on a cloud, dispensing roses from a basket, rev. legend, 60mm (Classens 128; cf. Baudey/Bricher 125; cf. DNW M5, 1544). One of the classic Art Déco medallic images, extremely fine (£250-300)
£250–£300
19th Century, Duke of Northumberland as Chancellor of Cambridge University, 1842, a bronze medal by J. Peters, bust right, rev. frontal elevation of the Senate House, 44mm (BHM 2055; Taylor 45b). Spot in front of forehead, otherwise virtually as struck (£40-60)
19th Century, Sir Francis Chantrey, 1846, a silver medal by W. Wyon for the Art Union of London, bust right, rev. James Watt seated left, a drawing of a plan resting on his lap, on which he rests a compass held in his right hand, 55mm (BHM 2227; E 1381; B 1). Obverse virtually as struck and deeply toned, reverse extremely fine but has been cleaned in the past and with a small rim nick between 4 and 5 o’clock (£180-220)
£180–£220
France, Saint-Louis, 1936, a bronze medal by P.-M. Dammann for Arthus-Bertrand, standing figure of St Louis holding the Crown of Thorns, rev. church, 80mm, edge stamped 44 (cf. ‘Medailles’, Fidem, 1 June 1938, p.16; cf. DNW 56, 827 for obv.). Extremely fine (£40-60)
France, 50th Anniversary of the Death of Jules Verne, 1955, a bronze medal by R.B. Baron, bust left, rev. balloon, map of part of the eastern hemisphere behind, 68mm (CGMP p.90; cf. DNW 45, 686); Gastronomie, 1957, a bronze medal by M. Charpentier, 86mm (CGMP p.375); Centenary of the Société Chimique de France, 1957, a bronze medal by R. Cochet, 72mm; Centenary of the Banque du Crédit Industriel et Commercial, 1959, a cast bronze medal by H. Dropsy, 59mm (Dropsy Exh. Cat. 1964, –; cf....
France, René Coty, 1955, a plated bronze medal by Josette Hébert-Coeffin, bust left, rev. legend, 77mm (CGMP p.415); Madame Coty, a plated bronze medal by Josette Hébert-Coeffin, 77mm (CGMP p.415); Omar Khayyam, 1975, a bronze medal by V. Douek, 68mm (CGMP p.655); together with other French medals and plaques (9), by Müller, de Jaeger, Crouzat (a restrike), Pillet, etc [12]. Mostly extremely fine; five in cases of issue (£90-120)
19th Century, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester, 1857, a white metal medal by J. Pinches, view of the building, wreath and shields around, rev. three muses, 63mm (Allen 35; BHM 2605; E 1513; Taylor 173e). Extremely fine (£30-50)
£30–£50
Germany, Ludwig van Beethoven, c. 1910, a uniface cast bronze plaque by F. Stiasny, bust left, 65 x 54mm (Niggl 250b; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.10, 100; BDM V, 684-5; cf. DNW 70, 2595); Centenary of thje Death of Ludwig van Beethoven, 1927, a uniface bronze medal by A. Hartig, 40mm (Niggl 145c); Ludwig van Beethoven, c. 1935, a uniface cast iron portrait plaque by H. Jäckel for Lauchhammer, 144 x 104mm (Niggl –) [3]. First very fine, others extremely fine, last rare and with hook on the back for...
19th Century, Royal Society of Arts, 1863, a silver award medal by L.C. Wyon, bust of the Prince of Wales right, rev. legend in and around wreath, edge named (G.T. Robinson, FSA, for his paper on ‘Decorative Plaster Work: Modelled Stucco Work’, Session 1890-91), 56mm (BHM 2794; E 1567). Virtually as struck and most attractively toned (£60-80)
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