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Great Britain, Victoria College of Music, Manchester, a silver award medal, named (Dora Barker, 1897), 38mm; London College of Music, silver award medals (2), 1922, 1933, both 32mm; Lord Strathcona's Imperial Choir, a silver award medal, 32mm; together with other music-related medals, in silver (3), bronze (7) [14]. Many extremely fine £80-100
Hammer Price: £120
ENGLAND, Spencer Percival Assassinated, 1812, a white metal medal by W. Turnpenny, 49mm (BHM 729; E 1022); Peace of Paris, 1814, a white metal medal by W. Turnpenny, 49mm (BHM 812); together with other miscellaneous white metal medals (3) [5]. Varied state £60-80
Great Britain, Royal National Life Saving Society, a group of 20th century medals, crosses, etc, in base metal (96), many named; cloth badges (4); Nottingham School Board Swimming Association, a copper award medal, named (G. Adcock, 440 Yards), 51mm [101]. Generally very fine, many better; last in case of issue [this damaged] £80-100
Spain, Marriage of Alfonso XIII to Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, 1906, a silver-gilt medal by B. Maura, conjoined busts right, rev. legend in six lines, 60mm (BDM VIII, 35). Nearly extremely fine, scarce £80-100
Great Britain, Royal Society, King’s Medal, 1833, a copper-washed lead cliché of the obverse of the award medal by W. Wyon, bust of William IV right, 72mm (BHM 1655; E 1271). Extremely fine; in original maroon fitted case £50-70
ENGLAND, British War Medal 1914-18 (241745 Pte J. Leason, Notts. & Derby. R); together with miscellaneous medals, badges, etc (46) [47]. First extremely fine, others in varied state £80-100
ENGLAND, Buccaneers Cycling Club, Essex, a group of award medals awarded to W. Leach (21), in silver (10, some 1935), base metal (11); together with unissued sporting medals by Pinches (20), for differing sports [41]. Generally extremely fine £60-80
ENGLAND, Horse Racing, a collection of modern passes and badges (43), including Cheltenham, Goodwood, etc [43]. Much as made, with cords attached £40-60
FRANCE, Birth of the Dauphin, 1781, a copper medal by B. Duvivier and N. Gatteaux, 41mm (cf. Nocq 211); Louis XVIII, Return to France, 1814, a copper medal by B. Andrieu and N.G.A. Brenet, 41mm (Bramsen 1406; Julius 2919); together with other French copper medals (4) [6]. First very fine, others extremely fine or virtually so £100-150
FRANCE, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1855, a copper award medal by J.J. Barre, named (William Tonks and Sons For General Brass Foundry), 59mm; together with other miscellaneous French and Dutch base metal medals (9) [10]. Varied state £60-80
Architecture and Building, Institute of British Architects, Honorary Medal, 1834, a silver award by B. Wyon, façade of the temple of Theseus, rev. legend in wreath, named (To William H. Bidlake, BA, for Measured Drawings of St Mary’s Church, Leicester, 1883), 57mm (E 1280; Taylor 24a); Liverpool Architectural Society, a silver award medal by H. Sumners, named (George Hornblower, for Best Sketch Book, 1882), 60mm [2]. First brightly cleaned and with rim nicks, second with edge bruise,...
Hammer Price: £110
Lismore College, Duke of Devonshire Literary Prize, a bronze award by D. Munsey, view of Lismore Castle, bridge over the river Blackwater in foreground, rev. legend within and around wreath, un-named, 51mm (cf. DNW M7, 2354). Extremely fine, rare; in fitted case of issue £90-120
James Goodenough, Memorial Prize for Gunnery, 1878, a gilt-bronze award medal by L.C. Wyon and F.P. Cockerell, bust left dividing cross and santa cruz, rev. stern of HMS Excellent, semi-draped female adjusts a naval gun below, 48mm. Gilding a little rubbed, otherwise about extremely fine, rare £60-80
Baking, Currant Bread Competition, Pontypridd, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, standing female figure with plinth and currant bush, rev. named (Second Prize, G.A. Taylor & Son, Accrington), hallmarked Birmingham 1908, 39mm; Daren Bread, a matt silver oblong award medal by A. Clark & Co, named (W. Newman, Cardiff, 1935), hallmarked Birmingham 1934, 34 x 42mm; Monarch Brand, Swansea Exhibition, a silver award medal, named (J.B. Cox for Excellence in Manufacture), hallmarked Birmingham...
Baking, Hovis Baking Competition, silver award medals (4), by the Birmingham Mint (3), standing figure with banner, revs. named (Messrs Rudge Bros, 1921, London; Mr H. Hilton, Manchester, 1928) hallmarked Birmingham 1921 and 1927 respectively, both 38mm, enamelled, named (T. Parker), hallmarked Birmingham 1934, 41 x 29mm, by Bravingtons, named (J. Lammie, Lincoln, 1931), hallmarked Birmingham 1930, 26mm; London Master Bakers Protection Society, a silver award medal by Elkington and T. & J....
Baking, Universal Cookery & Food Association, silver award medals (6), by J.A. Restall (4), Prix d’Honneur, 1899, standing figures, named (Mr J. Edmunds, GCA), hallmarked Birmingham 1895; 1904, named (W.J. Tubb, 1904), hallmarked Birmingham 1903; 1908, named (Sgt G.W. Bristow), edge inscribed (Presented by Mr W. Burdett-Coutts M.P. 1908), hallmarked Birmingham 1908, all 38mm; 1907, edge named (Presented by Mr. J. Curtet, MCA), hallmarked Birmingham 1907, 45mm; by W.H Toye, 1907, edge named...
Victoria, Golden Jubilee, 1887, Borough of Bradford, a silver medal by Manoah Rhodes & Son, bust left, rev. legend in wreath, named (Borough of Bradford Jubilee Ball Presented to Mr Gustavius J.J. Hoffmann, Steward, by Angus Holden, Mayor), 59mm (W & E –). Extremely fine and extremely rare; in red gilt-blocked velvet fitted case of issue £80-100
SCOTLAND, Montrose Academy, Sir James Duke Award (Est. 1839), a silver medal, 51mm; together with other silver award medals (2), of the Carpenters' Company and City of London School [3]. Very fine £70-90
U.S.A., Tercentenary of the Massachussetts Bay Company, 1930, a bronze plaque by Robbins Co, 85 x 53mm; together with other miscellaneous American medals, etc (12) [13]. Varied state £60-80
Opening of the Swithland Reservoir, Mountsorrel, 1896, a white metal medal by Ball & Co, Leicester, legend above dragon, rev. legend, 38mm; together with the original steel die for the reverse of the medal, approx. 52 x 38mm [2]. Very fine, the medal pierced for wear £40-60
Cycling, Midland Cycling & Athletic Club, a gold award medal by A. Barnett (?), monogram, rev. named (Novice Massed Start 1939, First N. Taylor, Meresbroo [sic] R.C.C.), hallmarked Birmingham 1939, 29mm, 13.41g. Good very fine £90-120
Derby and District Automobile Club, a bronze award medal by Elkington, winged Victory stands atop a winged wheel, rev. named (Uttoxeter Hill Climb, Sep. 4 1909, M.R. Browne, 12-14HP Gladiator), 53mm, in case of issue. Extremely fine, a rare early motoring award; in case of issue £100-150
Medical, Medical College for Women, Edinburgh, a silver award medal, figure standing before column, rev. wreath, named (Rachel E.W. Mackenzie, 1891-92), 48mm; School of Medicine, Edinburgh, a silver award medal, named (Awarded to Hilda M. McFarlane, Session 1897), 48mm; Scottish Red Cross, Edinburgh Branch, Caledonian Shield, named (B. McCulloch, 1931), 41mm; University of Edinburgh, Wellcome Medal, a silver award by J. Pinches, named (Edwin J. Busher), hallmarked London 1935, 44mm [4]....
France, Jacques-Antoine Manuel, 1830, a large uniface cast bronze medal by D. d'Angers, bust right in high relief, 145mm (Reinis 301). A good mid-19th century cast on a thick flan by Eck et Durand, extremely fine £150-200
Great Britain, Re-Opening of the Royal Exchange, 1844, a copper medal by W. Wyon, bust of Thomas Gresham left, rev. statue of Victoria in front of elevation of the Exchange, 74mm (W & E 447; BHM 2185; E 1390); Visit of King Victor Emanuel II to the City of London, 1855, a copper medal by B. Wyon for the Corporation the City of London, 76mm (W & E 717.1; BHM 2567; E 1499); Visit of Queen Victoria to Epping Forest and Dedication, 1882, a bronze medal by C. Wiener for the Corporation of the...
Great Britain, Tercentenary of Edward VI Grammar School, Bury St Edmunds, Blomfield Prize, 1850, award medals by L.C. Wyon (2), in silver and copper, bust in soft hat, almost full-face, revs. Muse by column listing famous alumni, 44mm (BHM 2405) [2]. Extremely fine; in maroon leather cases of issue £80-100
Italy, Virgin and Child, an oval lead plaque after A. Abondio, Virgin nimbate, Child radiate and feeding from her left breast, 102 x 78mm (cf. Weber 651; Bargello 54; cf. Adams Coll. 213). Very fine; probably 18th century £150-250
Great Britain, The Answers Medal, c. 1890, a bronze award, ‘Presented by the Proprietors of Answers’, 68mm; Dr Barnardo's Homes, Good Conduct, a bronze award medal by J.A. Restall, named (Edith Nevard), 51mm (E 1889); Queen's College, Birmingham, Senior Anatomy Prize, a bronze award medal, named (Charles E. Purslow, 1882), 46mm; Home for Little Boys, 1864, Hanbury Medal, a bronze award by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, 51mm; Handel Centenary, Crystal Palace, 1859, a copper award medal by J. Pinches...
Australia, Commonwealth Celebrations, Sydney, 1901, a bronze award medal, named (2nd Prize, Cutlass Competition, H.M.S. Royal Arthur), 38mm; ENGLAND, Launching of H.I.J.M.S. Katori by Princess Arisugawa, Barrow-in-Furness, 1907, a copper medal by Story, 38mm; INDIA, Minto Fancy Fete, Calcutta, 1907, a brass star with silvered centre, named (G.D.V. Read, H.M.S. Perseus), 32mm (Pudd. 907.3.1); SAMOA, H.M.S. Calliope and the Hurricane at Samoa, 1889, the Marquis de Leuville's copper medal,...
Great Britain, Centenary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, 1925, a bronze medal by G. Bayes for Pinches, busts of Edward Pease and George Stephenson conjoined, rev. Vulcan holding model of Locomotion No.1, 76mm (Irvine/Atterbury p.139; BHM 4205; E 2001a; Moyaux 44A; MJP p.101; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.79, 11). Extremely fine £80-100
ENGLAND, George IV, Coronation, 1821, a silver medal by B. Pistrucci, 35mm (BHM 1070; E 1146); William IV, Coronation, 1831, a silver medal by W. Wyon, 33mm (BHM 1475; E 1251) [2]. About very fine and better, but second with edge knock £120-150
ENGLAND, Peninsular Victories, 1821, a copper medal by B.R. Faulkner, 41mm (BHM 1157; E 1155); together with other miscellaneous base metal medals (3) [4]. First extremely fine, others very fine £60-80
ENGLAND, Repeal of the Sacramental Test Act, 1828, a copper medal by S. Clint, 60mm (BHM 1332; E 1199); The Aluminium Company Ltd, London, 1889, an aluminium medal, 50mm, unsigned (BHM 3373; E 1749); together with other miscellaneous base metal medals (12) [14]. Varied state £60-80
Great Britain, New London Bridge, 1973, a silver-gilt medal for the Corporation of the City of London, unsigned [by D.F. Payne], bridge, rev. City arms, 51mm (E 2127); Royal Mint, End of Production at Tower Hill, 1975, a cast silver medal by R. Elderton, 54mm (E 2132); together with other miscellaneous medals, in silver (7), base metal (9) [18]. Mostly as struck £70-90
Great Britain, George and the Dragon, 1986, a cast bronze medal by Nicola Moss for BAMS, stylised warrior on horseback left, rev. naked Princess standing facing, cropping her hair, fish at left, 116 x 103mm (Attwood 40; BM Acq 1983-7, p.84, 162). Extremely fine £60-80
ENGLAND, Sea Services Tribute, 1919, a bronze medal by Heming & Co, 52mm (BHM 4151; E 1966); together with miscellaneous base metal medals (7), of Heligoland Bight, Dogger Bank, Battle of Jutland, Gallipoli, etc [8]. Very fine and better; first in case of issue £60-80
France, Jacques Macdonald, Due de Tarente, 1825, a copper medal by J.-A. Dieudonné, bust left in military dress, rev. legend in wreath, 50mm (BDM 1, 589). Practically as struck; in contemporary red shagreen case, outer lid stamped with the arms and motto of Macdonald of Clanranald, an interesting family heirloom £80-100
French Fleet Defeated off Cape Finisterre, 1747, a silver medal by T. Pingo [struck c. 1768], bust of Admiral Anson left, crowned by Victory, rev. Victory stands on sea-monster, officers of HMS Centurion named around, 43mm (Eimer 38; MI II, 634/325; E 616; Betts 382). Fine, but with a large (glue-filled) untidy piercing £100-150
FRANCE, Estats de Bretagne, 1736, a silver jeton, unsigned, 29mm; Trésor Royal, 1741,a silver jeton by J.-C. Roettiers, 29mm; Trésor Royal, 1750, a silver jeton by F.-J. Marteau, 29mm; Chambre de Commerce de La Rochelle, a silver jeton by F.-J. Marteau, 29mm; together with other silver jetons of Louis XV (3) [7]. Generally about very fine, but most bright from prior cleaning £70-100
FRANCE, Capitulation of Paris, 1814, a copper medal by B. Andrieu and N.G.A. Brenet, 41mm (Bramsen 1365); together with other Napoleonic copper medals, etc (6) [7]. Varied state £60-80
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