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Entry of Princess Alexandra into the City of London, 1863, a bronze medal by J.S. & A.B. Wyon for the Corporation of the City of London, bust left, rev. Londinia welcoming the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra, 77mm (W & E 901.1; BHM 2783; E 1561). Extremely fine; in red leather gilt-blocked case of issue £150-200
Hammer Price: £210
Learned Societies, Institute of Heraldic & Genealogical Studies, a silver-gilt medal by Fattorini, crested shield with supporters, rev. named (Frederick George Emmison, 1974), 52mm; other modern silver-gilt award medals (3), viz. Institute of Linguistics, by Fattorini, named (Leslie Farrer-Brown, 1971), hallmarked Birmingham 1971, 52mm; Institute of Public Health & Hygiene, named (Prof. A. Bradford-Hill CBE FRS, 19th July 1961), 77mm; Institute of Taxation, by Spink, named (Richard Alan...
Great Britain, Marriage of Prince Christian and Princess Helena, 1866, a copper medal by J.S. & A.B. Wyon for the Corporation of the City of London, conjoined busts left, rev. crowned arms within Gothic cartouche, 64mm (W & E 1035.1; BHM 2859; E 1583); Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Valley Viaduct Opened, 1869, a bronze medal by G.G. Adams for the Corporation of the City of London, 76mm (W & E 1126; BHM 2906; E 1604); Prince Albert Victor Receives the Freedom of the City of London, 1885, a...
Great Britain, George V, Coronation, 1911, bronze medals by B. Mackennal (2), bust left, revs. bust of Queen Mary left, both 51mm (W & E 5035.1; BHM 4022; E 1922); George V, Silver Jubilee, 1935, silver medals by P. Metcalfe (2, different sizes), 57 and 32mm (W & E 5668; BHM 4249; E 2029); George VI, Coronation, 1937, a silver medal by P. Metcalfe, 57mm (W & E 7000; BHM 4314; E 2046) [5]. Extremely fine or nearly so; in cases of issue £120-150
Great Britain, Prince Charles, Investiture as Prince of Wales, 1969, medals by M. Rizzello (4), in silver (2, 97.8 and 70.4g) and bronze (2), 58 and 45mm (E 2116); same event, silver medals by Pinches, set of 2 (59.4g) and 4 coin-like medals (total 66.4g); Britannia silver medal by Pinches, 57mm, 106.8g; oval silver portrait medal by Pinches, 51 x 39mm, 45.3g; Mayfair Coin Co, set of three medals (one silver, 28.3g) and a second silver medal, 29.2g; gilt and plated-bronze medals by E. Fey...
ENGLAND, International Inventions Exhibition, 1885, a bronze medal by L.C. Wyon, 45mm; together with other miscellaneous medals (14, two in silver), of Sir Walter Raleigh, Tennessee Centennial Exposition, Nashville, 1897, etc [15]. Many extremely fine; several cased £80-100
Visit of Napoleon III and Queen Eugénie to the City of London, 1855, a copper medal by B. Wyon for the Corporation of the City of London, conjoined busts left, rev. Britannia introduces France to Londinia, 77mm (W & E 703.1; BHM 2561; E 1496). Extremely fine, in red leather gilt-blocked case of issue £100-150
Hammer Price: £200
Victoria, Golden Jubilee, 1887, a bronze medal by A. Scharff for the Corporation of the City of London, conjoined crowned busts of the young and Jubilee heads of the Queen, rev. Britannia seated in car drawn by two lions, Justice and Prudence at sides, 80mm (W & E 2340.1; BHM 3284; E 1732). Virtually as struck; in dark leather case of issue £90-120
Opening of Tower Bridge, 1894, a bronze medal by F. Bowcher for the Corporation of the City of London, conjoined busts of Victoria, the Prince and Princess of Wales left, rev. view of the bridge, the Royal Yacht, HMY Victoria and Albert, passing underneath, 76mm (W & E 1795.1; BHM 3476; E 1790; Taylor 225a). A few trifling marks, otherwise extremely fine; in case of issue [this damaged] £180-220
Cycling, Catford Cycling Club, a gold award medal by Vaughton, wreath below wheel, cyclists at sides, rev. named (12 Hrs Safety, Local Roads, G. Marriott, 167 1/2 miles, Sep. 20th 94), hallmarked Birmingham 1886, 32mm, 12ct, 16.93g. Enamel slightly damaged, otherwise good very fine; in case of issue £200-250
Midland Railway Ambulance Corps, 1904, a silver award medal, engraved locomotive and tender below City of Nottingham arms, rev. named (Presented to John Patterson…Concert Committee for gratuituous services given at the Grand Opera House on Good Friday 1904, Manager S. Seal), 52mm. Brooch mounted across the reverse, but obverse better than very fine, with ribbon and suspender, bar enamelled york; in fitted case of issue £120-150
France, Adélaide-Emilie and Charles Louis, 1834, a pair of large circular bronze portrait plaques, the former signed ‘Geoffroy’, sculpted in the style of D. d'Angers, she to right, her hair tied up, he to left wearing high-collared coat, both 171mm [2]. About extremely fine £150-200
ENGLAND, Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1830, a white metal medal by T. Halliday, 49mm (BHM 1458; E 1223); Opening of the Middlesbrough Branch of the Stockton to Darlington Railway, 1830, a white metal medal by T.W. Ingram, 45mm (BHM 1464; E 1227); Opening of the Crumlin Viaduct, 1857, a white metal medal by J. Hinks, 38mm (BHM 2603; E 1514); Solway Junction Railway, Annan, 1865, a white metal medal, unsigned, 38mm (BHM 2848; E 1575) [4]. Varied state £120-150
France, Jeunesse, c. 1890, a large uniface cast bronze Art Nouveau medal by F. Rasumny, head of young female with long hair turned slightly to right, 158mm. An excellent early work by the artist, institutional number 142-3-164 painted on back, otherwise extremely fine and attractive, rare £90-120
British Victories, 1758, a copper medal, unsigned, laureate bust of George II left, wearing armour and sash, rev. Britannia in small chariot with Justice and Liberty, 44mm (MI II, 692/416; E 662; Betts 416). About extremely fine £150-200
Naval Victory of 1 June 1794, a copper medal by C.H. Küchler, uniformed bust of Earl Howe right, rev. naval engagement, 47mm (BHM 383; E 855; Pollard 8). Extremely fine £120-150
ENGLAND, Silver award medals (16), of Jesus College Cambridge, Plymouth Education Authority, Tottenham, Richmond Wesleyan Day School (Yorkshire), Borough of Grimsby, Sir Roger Manwood's School (Sandwich), City of Sheffield, Borough of East Ham, etc [16]. Very fine to extremely fine; several cased £100-150
Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Valley Viaduct Opened, 1869, a bronze medal by G.G. Adams for the Corporation of the City of London, coronetted bust of Victoria left, rev. City shield dividing views of both bridges, figures of Londinia and Britannia at sides, 77mm (W & E 1126.1; BHM 2906; E 1604). Extremely fine; in black leather gilt-blocked case of issue £100-150
Hammer Price: £190
Colonial and Indian Reception at the Guildhall, 1886, a bronze medal by Elkington & Co for the Corporation of the City of London, crowned arms and shields on mantle, rev. interior of the Guildhall, 77mm (BHM 3214; E 1726; Pudd 886.1.1; Taylor 185a). Extremely fine; in dark leather gilt-blocked case of issue £120-150
Olympic Games, London, 1908, a white metal Participant’s medal by B. Mackennal for Vaughton, Victory standing holding laurel spray and trumpet, rev. two victorious athletes in quadriga, 51mm (BHM 3963; E 1904). Stained on Victory's head, otherwise very fine £100-150
Cambridge University, a heavy silver award medal by Peters, Cambridge, arms, rev. crossed billiard cues, edge named (Championship Cup won by T. Fernandez, St Caths. Coll., 1915), 76mm, 233g. Small punch mark on edge, otherwise extremely fine; in case of issue £90-120
Visit of King Victor Emanuel II to the City of London, 1855, a copper medal by B. Wyon for the Corporation of the City of London, bust left, rev. figures of Britannia, Londinia and Sardinia, 76mm (W & E 717.1; BHM 2567; E 1499). Extremely fine £100-150
Hammer Price: £180
Opening of the New Council Chamber at the Guildhall, 1884, a bronze medal by J.S. & A.B. Wyon for the Corporation of the City of London, interior of the Chamber, rev. Londinia, attended by Commerce and Magistracy, addressing her council, 77mm (BHM 3177; E 1705; Taylor 206a). Extremely fine £140-180
Simpson Institute, Largo, Bowling Club, a uniface engraved silver medal by Mackay & Chisholm, three men playing bowls, hallmarked Edinburgh 1893, 55mm (Brodie 404, this piece). Extremely fine, wreath surround incorporating suspension loop; in maroon fitted case of issue by Mackay & Chisholm, Goldsmiths, 57 Princes Street, Edinburgh £100-150
Great Britain, York Minster, 1854, a copper medal by J. Wiener, exterior elevation, rev. interior view, 60mm (BHM 2558; Hoy 112); Westminster Abbey, 1856, a copper medal by J. Wiener, 60mm (BHM 2592; Hoy 142); Winchester Cathedral, 1856, a copper medal by J. Wiener, 60mm (BHM 2593; Hoy 141); Canterbury Cathedral, a copper medal by J. Davis, 60mm (BHM 2367); Ely Cathedral, a copper medal by J. Davis, 60mm (BHM 2368) [5]. Very fine £200-250
New Zealand, Hutt District Agricultural Horticultural and Pastoral Society, a copper award medal by H. Wilkinson, pastoral scene with farmhouse, railway, hills and shore-line beyond, rev. named (P. Laing, 2nd Prize, Light Draught Mare, 1877), 53mm. Very fine, rare £70-90
Great Britain, George V, Coronation, 1911, bronze medals (6), by the Birmingham Guild of Medallists, for Manchester, edge named (Presented by the Mayor of St Pancras, Lord Edmund Talbot, DSO, MP, 1910-11), 57mm (W & E 5042.1a); by A. Halliday for Elkington, 64mm (W & E 5075; BHM 4042; E 1923); by A. Toft for the Mint, Birmingham, 52mm (W & E 5175A.2; BHM 4055); smaller (3), including Wimbledon and London College of Music; Investiture of the Prince of Wales, 1911, a silver medal by W....
ENGLAND, Visit of Kaiser Wilhelm II to London, 1889, a copper medal by L.C. Lauer, 60mm (BHM 3368; E 1750); together with miscellaneous medals (26, two in silver), all of maritime interest [27]. Generally very fine £80-100
ENGLAND, The Guards Regiments, 1978, a set of eight small silver boxes by the Franklin Mint, in fitted case, with explanatory details; Modern commemorative stamp replicas, 1981-82, an album of 27 gilt-metal stamps in first day cover envelopes; Thomason Medallic Bible, 1970, a Franklin Mint set of 60 reduced-size bronze medals; Metropolitan Police medal, in case, gifted to the television presenter Shaw Taylor [Lot]. Most as issued; in cases or albums £100-150
Battle of Malplaquet, 1709, a silver medal by J. Croker, crowned bust of Anne in armour left, rev. Victory flying over battle scene, 47mm, 38.87g (MI II, 359/197; E 438). Very fine, toned £150-200
Naval Victory of 1 June 1794, a white metal medal by W. Barnett, uniformed bust of Earl Howe left, rev. Neptune in sea-chariot, Fame by obelisk and distant sea battle reviewed by Britannia seated right, 58mm (BHM 382; E 854). Good very fine, very rare in this metal £150-200
Farney and the Shirley Estate, Carrickmacross, c. 1840, a silver award medal by G.R. Collis, façade of mansion house, arms and motto below, rev. legend in wreath, 51mm. Very fine and rare; with fixed suspender £120-150
Baking, Aylesbury Bread Show, silver award medals (2), by W.J. Dingley, scenes in the process of bread-making, revs. named (Mr F. Ruffell, Maidenhead, 1909), hallmarked Birmingham 1909, and by A.C. Bloxham, named (J.W. Murray, 1938), hallmarked Birmingham 1937, both 45mm; Birmingham Bakers & Grocers Exhibition, silver award medals (2), by J.A. Restall, named (J. Welsby, 1913), hallmarked Birmingham 1912, and by Elkington & Co, named (F. Shepherd, 1931), hallmarked Birmingham 1930, both 38mm;...
Hammer Price: £170
World War I, a group of commemorative and souvenir medals and medalets (29), in various base metals, including some of local interest; together with miscellaneous European medals (23), by Morlon, de Possesse, Vincze, etc [52]. Many very fine, some better £90-120
Royal National Life-boat Institution, Gallantry Award, type III, a bronze specimen medal by G.W. de Saulles for the Royal Mint, bust of Edward VII left, rev. Hope wishes ‘God Speed’ to coxswain, 35mm (Besly 6). About extremely fine, rare £100-150
Medical, Edinburgh School of Medicine, silver award medals (3), named (Ernest E. Greville, 1884; R.W. Philp, 1892; J.W. Simpson, 1903-04), 48 and 33mm; Minto House, Edinburgh (3), silver award medals (3), named (James Watt, 1883, Practical Chemistry; Murray B. Stewart, 1891; Sheila M. Ross, 1898-99), 48 and 33mm; Queen's College, Edinburgh, a silver award medal, named (Jacobus Marr, 1841), 48mm [7]. Very fine to extremely fine £150-200
Sports, Burgh of Saltcoats, 400th Anniversary, 1928, a star-shaped gold award medal by Fattorini, named (Tennis Competition Won by Ella G. Wight), hallmarked Birmingham 1928, 35mm, 8.52g; silver award medals (3), viz. German Gymnastic Society, for Tug-of-war, named (E.T. Scrivener, 1884), 51mm; Liverpool & District Teachers Association, for Cricket, named (G.W. Roberts, 1918), hallmarked Birmingham 1917, 32mm; Scottish Amateur Gymnastic Association, named (W.M. Crichton, 1903-4), 47mm;...
Olympic Games, Mexico City, 1968, an Official’s gilt and enamelled badge for Gymnastics by Productos Victor SA, badge with identification pictogram attached, 68 x 37mm. Virtually as struck £60-80
Great Britain, George I, Coronation, 1714, a silver medal by J. Croker, laureate bust right, rev. Britannia crowning King, 34mm, 15.75g (MI II, 424/9; E 470). Good very fine £120-150
Great Britain, Victoria, Coronation, 1838, a silver medal by B. Pistrucci, bust left, rev. Victoria receiving crown from standing figures, 36mm (W & E 88.2; BHM 1801; E 1315); Opening of the Royal Exchange, 1844, a silver medal by W. Wyon, 28mm (W & E 448.3; BHM 2186; E 1392); Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, 1897, a silver medal by the Mint, Birmingham, 38mm (W & E 3275A.7; BHM 3549) [3]. Last extremely fine, others good very fine, first toned £150-200
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