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George VI (1936-1952), George IV, Coronation, 1821, a copper medal by B. Pistrucci, similar, 35mm (BHM 1070; E 1146); William IV, Coronation, 1831, a silver medal by W. Wyon, 33mm (BHM 1475; E 1251); together with 1902 small official silver medal [3]. Very fine, copper medal better £120-150
Hammer Price: £160
Victoria (1837-1901), Smithfield Club, silver award medals (3), by W. Wyon, bust of Earl Spencer left, revs. bust of Duke of Richmond right, named (Mr Stephen King, Old Hayward Farm, near Hungerford, Breeder Best Short Woolled not Southdowns Sheep, Class XXVIII, 1853…As Breeder Best Pen of Short-Wooled Sheep in Class XLIV, 1853…Bockhampton, Lambourne, Berks, as Exhibitor Short Wool Sheep (not South Down) in extra stock, 1866), all 49mm [3]. Extremely fine; in maroon leather cases of...
Medals Related to Aviation, Launch of the Airship R101, 1929, an aluminium medal by Gaunt, airship in flight, rev. legend, 38mm (BHM 4226; E 2015); France, Notre Dame du Platin, Protectrice des Aviateurs, c. 1904, a silver Art Nouveau plaque, 32 x 30mm, together with other miscellaneous medals and awards (7), some aviation-related [9]. Mostly very fine; second in fitted case and pierced at corners for attachment to plane £80-100
Hammer Price: £170
South Africa, Visit of Prince of Wales to Umtata, 1925, a white metal medal, uniformed bust left, rev. arms, 32mm (W & E –). Some light scuffing, otherwise extremely fine, rare; with clip, ring and ribbon £120-150
United States of America, Mr and Mrs William Florence, c. 1875, a silver Dollar-size medal, conjoined busts left, rev. SOUVENIR, THE MIGHTY DOLLAR, named (Connie Gilchrist), 42mm. Good very fine, an extraordinary association item of theatrical interest £120-150
Exhibition of Irish Art and Manufactures, Dublin, 1882, award medals (3), in gilt-bronze (2) and bronze, unsigned [by J. Woodhouse], female figure urging a stonemason to get up from the ground, anvil at right, revs. wreath, named (Patrick Bourke & Son, Class C, Section XVI…J.V. Traynor & Co, Class E, Section XXXI…Daniel Sheehan, Class D, Section XXV), 51mm (Allen Pt 5) [3]. Very fine and better, first with minor reverse edge bruise £100-150
Miscellaneous, Decorative medals, plaques, etc (10), all in base metal; together with struck medals (5, four in silver) [15]. Many very fine £80-100
France, Dr Paul Le Tellier, 1933, a bronze plaque by J. Vernon, bust right, rev. legend, 80 x 65mm; Bicentenary of the Birth of Maximilien Robespierre, 1958, a silver medal by G. Simon, 68mm (CGMP p.1731; cf. DNW 68, 1725); Alphonse Juin, 1975, a silver medal by R. Corbin, 81mm (CGMP p.442; cf. DNW 68, 1728); together with other miscellaneous base metal medals and plaques (11), by Levillain, Delannoy, de Jaeger, Dautel, Blin, Cochet, etc [14]. Very fine and better, a useful lot; two in...
George III (1760-1820), Death of John Bell, 1770, a silver medal, unsigned, insects to either side of armorial shield, rev. urn and legend, 35mm (BHM 143); 40th Wedding Anniversary of Peter and Mary Muilman, 1774, a silver medal by T. Pingo, 33mm (Eimer 50; BHM 191); together with an Admiral Vernon medal [3]. First two extremely fine, last fine £60-80
Edinburgh Photographic Society (Inst. 1861), award medals (2) in silver and copper, both by E.W. Thomson, city arms with supporters, revs. view of city and castle, edges named (J.B. Johnston), 48mm; uniface bronze award plaques (2) both by A. Kirkwood & Son [after R. Hore], seated female holding a photographic image in her right hand, camera behind, edges named (J.B. Johnston), 77 x 41mm (Brodie –; cf. DNW 64, 1137); together with a uniface silver prize medal, rev. engraved (Edinburgh’s...
France, Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, 1685, a white metal medal by J. Smeltzing, bust of Louis XIV right with flowing hair, rev. two columns, one broken, other with inscribed shield, 50mm. Very fine and very rare £60-80
Hammer Price: £180
Australia, International Exhibition, Sydney, 1879, bronze award medals by J.S. and A.B. Wyon (2), female representing Australia holding shield and laurel, implements of industry at her feet, revs. wreath of Australian plants, named (A.C. Meukow & Co, First Award, etc…Welsh Woollen Manufacturing Co, Third Award), both 76mm (BDM VI, 591; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.76, 66; cf. DNW M5, 1608) [2]. Virtually as struck; in Wyon cases of issue [one distressed] £80-100
George II (1727-1760), Carlisle Recaptured, 1745, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, bust of Duke of Cumberland right, rev. Duke attacking hydra, 37mm (Woolf 52:3; MI II, 605/261); together with other miscellaneous medallions, tokens etc. (26), mostly base metal [27]. First about fine, others in varied state £30-50
Victoria (1837-1901), Visit of Queen Victoria to the Guildhall, 1837, a copper medal by W. Wyon for the Corporation of London, coronetted bust left, rev. frontal elevation of the Guildhall, 55mm (BHM 1775; E 1304); Victoria, Coronation, 1838, a bronze medal by B. Pistrucci, 36mm (BHM 1801; E 1315) [2]. Some friction to high points, otherwise about very fine or better £60-80
Edinburgh Photographic Society (Inst. 1861), award medals (3), in silver (2) and copper, all by E.W. Thomson, city arms with supporters, revs. view of city and castle, edges named (J.B. Johnston), 48mm; uniface bronze award plaques (2), both by A. Kirkwood & Son [after R. Hore], seated female holding a photographic image in her right hand, camera behind, edges named (J.B. Johnston), 77 x 41mm (Brodie –; cf. DNW 64, 1137) [5]. Mostly extremely fine, silver toned £150-200
George V (1910-1936), William Younger & Co Ltd, Edinburgh, 1927, an engraved silver annual award medal by Brook & Son, façade of Holyrood Palace, rev. names of the 26 winners between 1927 and 1958, hallmarked Edinburgh 1926, 57mm. Good very fine, ornate suspension loop; in case of issue £150-250
Hammer Price: £190
Medals Related to Sports, Cycling, silver badges awarded to William T. Batten (3), Hercules, rev. engraved (Oundle Sports 2 Miles Bicycle Race 3rd Prize…April 2nd 1877), 47 x 42mm; plain, rev. engraved (Northampton, June 1st 1878, 1 Mile Bicycle Race, 1st Prize…), 43 x 37mm; cyclist on Penny-Farthing, rev. engraved (Thrapstone Sports, 2 Miles Bicycle Race, 2nd Prize…Aug 12th 1878), 43 x 35mm [3]. Very fine and early for such awards; each with suspension loop and ring £100-150
Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous pinchbeck medals (4), of Capture of Porto Bello and Cartagena Taken, etc, different types [4]. Fine to very fine £150-200
Hammer Price: £200
Brown, L., British Historical Medals 1760-1960, vols. 1-3, London, 1980-95, xxvi + 469pp, xxiii + 516pp, xxi + 413pp, illustrations in text, djs [3]. Publishers’ cloth; an extremely fine set and rare as such, especially vol. I £250-300
Charles I (1625-1649), Birth of Prince Charles, 1630, a silver medalet, unsigned, four shields bearing the arms of Britain and France, rev. legend on tablet, 30mm (MI I, 253/34; E 115); together with other medals, etc, in silver (7), base metal (8) [16]. First fine, others in varied state £70-90
Anne (1702-1714), PEACE OF UTRECHT, 1713, a silver medal by J. Croker, bust left, rev. Anne stands as Britannia, 35mm (MI II, 400/257; E 460); Loss of Minorca, 1756, a pinchbeck medal, 35mm (MI II, 680/395); together with other miscellaneous medals (3, two in silver) [5]. Very fine and better £150-200
George I (1714-1727), Appeal Against the House of Hanover, 1721, a bronze medal by E Hamerani, bust of James III right, rev. Hanoverian horse trampling lion and unicorn, view of London behind, 49mm (Woolf 40:1; MI II, 454/63; E 493). Some wear to high points, otherwise about extremely fine £150-200
Miss McCutcheon’s Educational Establishment, Dublin, a silver award medal by J. Woodhouse, crown and wreath encircling legend, rip monogram below, rev. wreath, named (English History Literature & Composition, 1st Prize Awarded to Miss A. West, 1876), 46mm (Grimshaw –). Almost extremely fine and most attractively toned, very rare; pierced and with ring for suspension £80-100
Hammer Price: £210
Birth of Prince Charles, the Young Pretender, 1720, a bronze medal by E. Hamerani, conjoined busts of James III and Clementina right, rev. Providence holding a child in her arms, pointing at globe, 41mm (Woolf 38:1; MI II, 452/60; E 488). About extremely fine, rare £100-150
George II (1727-1760), Loss of Minorca, 1756, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, half-length figure of General Blakeney, holding British flag and baton which points to ship at right, fort firing cannon at left, brave blakney reward above, but to b give a cord in exergue, rev. half-length figure of Admiral Byng three-quarters left, receiving a purse, ship behind, minorca sold above, for french gold in exergue, 34mm (MI II, 680/395 variety; Danson, SNC 1980, pp.260-1, this piece). was and by b...
SOCIETY for the IMPROVEMENt of Naval ARCHITECTURE, 1791, a plated copper award medal by J. Milton, figure stands on shore before ark, galley and man o’war, rev. wreath, un-named, 59mm (Stainton 10; BHM –); together with miscellaneous medals in silver (13, including Ayrshire Agricultural Medal, awarded 1886); and base metals, etc [74]. Varied state, a useful lot £120-150
France, Bucolique, 1937, a cast bronze medal by A. Guzman [-Nageotte] for the SFAM, naked male standing with bull, BVCOLICA, rev. vine twining through elm tree, 79mm, edge stamped 29 (The Medal 44, p.55; cf. DNW 35, 694 and 47, 960). Powerful style, extremely fine, rare £120-150
George III (1760-1820), Ancient Order of Druids, Lodge No. 55, 1811, a glazed paste and gilt enamel jewel, scene depicting the finding of the infant Togo Dubellinus, rev. half-length portrait of Druid to right, 85 x 78mm (Dennis p.102). Glass cracked on back and with piece missing, lacking two brilliants from the front, otherwise very fine and of good quality work, rare; with acorn suspender and loop £150-200
Italy, La Martinière School, Calcutta, 1836, a silver award medal by B. Wyon, uniformed bust of General Martin right, rev. frontal elevation of the school in recessed panel, named (Shirley Henry Pacheco), 43mm (Pudd. 836.1.3). Sometime cleaned and with a few edge bruises, otherwise good very fine, rare; with clip and ring for suspension £80-100
Hammer Price: £220
Charles II (1660-1685), British Colonization, 1670, a silver medal by J. Roettier, conjoined busts of Charles II and Catherine right, rev. globe, 42mm (MI I, 546/203; E 245; Betts 44). Fine £150-200
James II (1685-1688), Birth of Prince James, 1688, a copper medal by G. Bower, crowned shield supported by four putti, rev. two putti holding crown and banner above the infant prince, 36mm (Woolf 3:5; MI I, 627/46; E 292). About very fine, rare £100-150
William and Mary (1689-1694), William and Mary, Coronation, 1689, a silver medal, unsigned [by J. Roettier], conjoined busts right, rev. Jove hurling a thunderbolt at Phæthon who is falling from his chariot, 35mm (MI I, 662/25; E 312). A few surface marks, otherwise about very fine £120-150
William III (1694-1702), State of Britain, 1697, a copper medal by J. Croker, laureate bust of William III right, rev. Britannia seated by shield, 70mm (MI II, 192/499; E 372). Somewhat scuffed, otherwise good very fine £150-200
John Redmond, 1914, a heavy rectangular cast iron plaque or ferrograph by Booth & Brookes for the United League of Great Britain, bust right, facsimile signature below, Leinster House on bottom edge, symbols of four cities in corners, rev. foundry and maker’s details, etc, 227 x 188mm. Much as made, rare £120-150
Hammer Price: £230
Italy, Gregorio Magalotti, c. 1535, a cast bronze medal, unsigned (by A. Lombardi), bearded bust right wearing biretta, rev. naked figure of Fortune on a dolphin, holding a veil, 77mm (Armand III, 229, L; Attwood 1991, 5). A early cast from a pierced original, good very fine, very rare £100-150
Italy: Papal States, Triumphal Arch in Honour of Pius IX, 1846, a silver medal by N. Cerbara, bust left, rev. view of the arch in the Piazza del Popolo, 62mm (Bartolotti I-34). About extremely fine £90-120
James II (1685-1688), James II, Coronation, 1685, a silver medal by J. Roettier, laureate bust right, rev. hand from heaven about to place a crown on a cushion bearing a laurel, 33mm (MI I, 605/5; E 273). A few marks, otherwise about extremely fine, lightly toned; in a turned wooden box £150-200
Victoria (1837-1901), Death of the Duke of Wellington, 1852, a white metal medal by Allen & Moore, bust left, rev. inscribed sarcophagus, 51mm (Eimer 143; BHM 2476); Marriage of the Princess Royal, 1858, a white metal medal, unsigned, 46mm (BHM 2630; W & E 761.1); together with other medals (6), coins (5) [13]. Medals mostly extremely fine, others in varied state £60-80
Naval Review at Spithead, 1889, a silver Crown-sized medal by L.C. Lauer, uniformed bust of the Kaiser right, ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET, rev. panorama of the reviewing ship and ships in line, edge grained, 38mm (BHM 3369; MH II, 417; Marienb. 10470). Extremely fine, rare £120-150
Hammer Price: £240
Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Royal Mint medals, 1988-2005 (9, eight in silver), including Armada, Coinex, Waterloo, Battle of Britain, etc, the silver total wt. 33oz [9]. As struck; in cases of issue £200-250
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