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Lacrimis Gloria, 1918, a bronze death plaque by D.V. Guillonnet and L. Laporte-Blairsy for Robert Linzeler, angel standing over body of dead soldier attended by three female mourners, rev. oak wreath, named (Pierre Ménar, Mort pour la France, le 16 Avril 1918, 1894-1918), 76 x 69mm, edge stamped 219 (cf. DNW 45, 792). Very fine (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £55
Merionethshire Agricultural Society, a bronze award medal by Ottley, equestrian figure to left, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to Major Scott, First Prize, for Mountain Pony, 1895), 47mm. Good very fine (£30-40)
Treaty of Amiens, 1802, a bronze medal by R. Jeuffroy, busts of Bonaparte, Cambaceres and Lebrum, rev. legend, 65mm (Br. 218); together with miscellaneous British coins, etc (9, two in silver) [10]. First almost extremely fine but a later striking, others in varied state (£40-60)
Alliance I – Le Couple, 1983, a light bronze medal by P.-Y. Tremois for the CFM, naked couple in embrace, rev. similar, clouds and cosmos around, 90mm (CGMP p.728; cf. DNW 44, 950). As struck, attractive and rare (£40-60)
Birmingham, The Birmingham Law Society’s Bronze Medal, an unsigned award, facing bust of Sir Edward Coke, rev. wreath, named (John Albert Calthrop Taylor, 1927), 57mm; Chester, Chester Society of Natural Science, Kingsley Medal, 1875, a bronze award by M. Vermeiren, bust of Charles Kingsley right, rev. legend in wreath, edge named (Presented to Alfred Osten Walker, F.L.S., 1884), 60mm (BHM 3008; E 1641); Chester Society of Natural Science, Literature & Art, Kingsley Medal, a bronze award...
Seehund mit Zeppelin [Sea Lion and Zeppelins], c. 1916, a cast iron medal by H. Weddig, sea-lion regarding five Zeppelins in sky, rev. lord montagu ihr werdets, etc, 68mm (Frankenhuis 1516; Kaiser 426.1; BDM VIII, 255). Very fine (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £60
France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, etc, base metal medals (13), by Richardt, Manfredini, Caqué, Morlon, etc [13]. Varied state (£50-60)
Royal Institute of British Architects, 1907, a silver medal by Sir G. Frampton, two crowned lions vis-à-vis, front paws on central pedestal, rev. seated female wearing mural crown, inscribing documents at a desk, 76mm (BHM –; BDM VII, 317; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.100). Extremely fine, reverse toned, rare (£60-80)
Als Wilson Kam und Als er Ging, 1919, a cast bronze medal by R. Förster, President Wilson greeted by robed female figure of Justice, rev. semi-naked female at a graveside, tree-trunk behind, 64mm. Very fine (£40-60)
Nikita, Friedensabsicht [Nicholas of Montenegro Departs for Skutari], 1916, cast bronze, bust right, rev. raven over hand holding sword, 58mm (K 173; Frankenhuis 1442). Very fine (£50-70)
Monument to Innocent III, 1902, a silver medal by F. Bianchi, similar, rev. monument, 44mm (Bart. 901); Studying the Catechisms, 1906, a silver medal by F. Bianchi, bust of Pius X left,. rev. disciples gathered around Jesus in a boat, 44mm (Bart. 906) [2]. First good very fine, second extremely fine (£70-90)
The Return of the Pope, 1907, a silver medal by F. Bianchi, bust of Pius X right, rev. Pope and prelates, 44mm (Bart. 907); Opening of the New Seminary, Rome, 1914, asilver medal by F. Bianchi, bust of Pius X left, rev. façade of building, 44mm (Bart. 914) [2]. First with minor scuffing, about extremely fine, second extremely fine with trifling marks in fields (£70-90)
End of the New Codex, 1917, a silver medal by F. Bianchi, bust of Benedict XV right, rev. Pope with prelates, 44mm (Bart. 917); The Suffering of the Mother Church, 1919, a silver medal by G. Romagnioli, bust left, rev. Christ in benediction, 44mm (Bart. 919) [2]. First practically as struck, second with minor scuffing, extremely fine (£70-90)
Zusammenbruch der Riga [The Fall of Riga], 1917, cast bronze, sword impaling Russian bear, rev. scythe passing through hourglass, citizens in revolt below, 58mm (K 195; Frankenhuis 1475; Jones, Dance of Death, 39). Very fine (£60-80)
George III, Accession, 1760, a copper medal by T. Pingo, bust left, rev. Britannia standing, 41mm (Eimer 17; BHM 3; E 683). Somewhat dirty, otherwise about extremely fine (£50-70)
Nicht Geistes Krank Aber Berliner [The Dear Nicky Letters], 1920, cast bronze, Kaiser writing letter to Czar Nicholas II, rev. Bismarck questioning Dr Eisenbarth, 57mm (K 257). Light rubbing to high points of obverse, otherwise very fine (£60-80)
Charles James Fox, 1800, a copper medal by J.G. Hancock, bust right, rev. legend in 11 lines in wreath, 53mm (BHM 488; E 915); Battle of Waterloo, 1815, a silver medal by T. Wyon, bust of the Prince Regent left, rev. standard, 26mm; Visit of George IV to Scotland, 1822, a copper medal by W. Bain, laureate bust left, rev. King accepts crown from kneeling Scotia, Edinburgh Castle in background, 45mm (BHM 1178; E 1162; Brodie 245); Royal Exchange Opened, 1842, a silver medal by W. Wyon,...
Death of Lord Nelson, 1805, a copper medal by T. Webb, similar, 53mm (BHM 577; E 957). Circular stain on reverse, good very fine (£60-80)
General von Beseler and the Fall of Antwerp, 1914, a silver medal by R. Küchler and H. Grunthal, facing bust, rev. naked male with standard climbing city wall, 34mm (Frankenhuis 517; BDM VII, 522; cf. DNW 60, 1636); General von Kluck, 1914, a silver medal by A. Löwental for Ball, bust three-quarters right, rev. naked figure on horseback left, 34mm (cf. DNW 37, 1319); General Hindenburg and the Liberation of East Prussia, 1914, a silver medal by L.-C. Lauer, bust almost facing, rev. naked...
Battle of Waterloo, 1815, the Royal Mint's silver medal from reductions of the original dies by B. Pistrucci, 63mm; a brass box medal by Allen & Moore, 21mm, containing seven 9mm medalets and a model penny (Eimer 85b) [Lot]. First with certificate and in box as issued, others extremely fine (£40-50)
Duke of Wellington as Governor of Plymouth, 1819, a copper medal by T. Webb, bust left, rev. 35-line inscription, 55mm (Eimer 94; BHM 986; E 1118). Almost extremely fine (£40-60)
George IV, Coronation, 1821, a bronze medal by B. Pistrucci, laureate bust left, rev. Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia approaching the enthroned King being crowned by Victory, 35mm (BHM 1070; E 1146); George IV, Coronation, 1821, a bronze medal, unsigned, laureate bust left, rev. crown above spray of rose, thistle and shamrock, 33mm [2]. First extremely fine, second very fine (£50-70)
Re-Opening of the Royal Exchange, 1844, a large copper medal by W. Wyon, similar, 74mm (BHM 2185; E 1390; Taylor 146x); Foundation Stone of the Royal Exchange Laid, 1842, a copper medal by W. Wyon, 46mm; Richard Lambert Jones, 1849, a bronze medal by W. Wyon, bust right, rev. legend, 64mm (BHM 2349; E 1438) [3]. Some marks, otherwise good very fine or better (£60-80)
Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester, 1857, a bronze medal by J. Pinches, three muses, rev. legend, 42mm (Allen 25; BHM 2606); Death and Obsequies of Prince Albert, 1861, a white metal medal by T. Ottley, bust left, rev. Britannia in mourning, 64mm (BHM 2700; E 1547); together with bronze award medals (3), with busts of Victoria, Albert and the Prince of Wales [5]. First very fine, others better (£40-50)
L’Assistance Discrète pour la Belgique, 1915, a bronze plaque by G. Devreese, veiled female with basket of fruit, rev. legend, 61 x 46mm, edge stamped épreuve d’auteur (Frankenhuis 67); Habillement des Enfants de nos Soldats, 1918, a bronze plaque by G. Charlier for Fonson, returning soldier kisses girl held by her mother, rev. girl walking left, holding foliage, 66 x 46mm; La Ville de Gand, 1918, a bronze award plaque by G. Verbanck, girl offering flowers to standing female holding...
King Edward VI Grammar School, Bromsgrove, a silver award medal signed F.A., façade of building, rev. named (Athletic Sports, 1871, E.W. Reynolds), 36mm (Taylor 38a); The Poultry Club, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, poultry in farmyard, rev. named (W. Reynolds, won at Sutton Coldfield Show), 45mm [2]. First extremely fine, second brilliant mint state; both in fitted cases of issue (£35-45)
International Exhibition of all Fine Arts Industries and Inventions, 1873, a gilt-bronze medal by G.T. Morgan, draped bust of Prince of Wales left, rev. façade of buildings, edge named (J.W. Singer, Catalogue No.2666, etc), 70mm (BHM 2964; E 1622; Taylor 180a); Midland Trades & Industrial Exhibition, Leicester, 1899, a bronze Award of Merit, unsigned, arms, rev. legend, 38mm; Polytechnic School of Art, London, bronze award medals by J.A. Restall (2), St George slaying dragon, revs. wreath,...
Isle of Man, Douglas Internment Camp, 1915, a lead medal, unsigned, legend within wreath and on tablet, rev. triskeles in shield above camp scene, 45mm (Kelly 72; E 1945). Good very fine; with integral loop for suspension (£40-50)
Débarquement de l’Armée Anglaise, 1914, a bronze medal by E.-P. Blin [struck 1925], bust of Marshal French left, rev. Scottish soldier in kilt with rifle, being greeted by a French infantryman on the quay-side, ships in background, 68mm (CGMP p.44; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.29, 43; cf. DNW 37, 1247); Bataille de l’Yzer, 1914, a bronze medal by H.-E. Allouard [struck 1916], busts of Ronarc’h and Foch in medallions, rev. La France encouraging soldiers, 68mm (Frankenhuis 103; CGMP p.12; V & A...
Georges Clemenceau, 1918, a bronze medal by J.-P. Legastelois [struck 1929], bust right, rev. Clemenceau standing in front of troops, 68mm (CGMP p.233; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.21, 82; cf. DNW 64, 1364); Maréchal Foch, 1918, a bronze medal by G.-H. Prud’homme, bust left, rev. the railway carriage in which the Armistice was signed, 68mm (CGMP p.324; V & A Exh. Cat. 1998, 57; cf. BDW 18, 731); Entrée à Strasbourg du Général Gouraud, 1918, a bronze medal by P.-M. Dammann [struck 1924], bust...
Syndicat Général de la Construction Électrique, c. 1920, a silver award medal by C.P. Pillet, robed female figure of Electricity creating a flash of lightning and a spark, rev. view of a village in mountainous countryside, waterfall and hydro-electric lines in left foreground, named (M. Jean Guitard), 68mm (cf. DNW 38, 801). Very fine, very rare in silver (£80-100)
RAOB: Wickford Lodge, No.4109, Roll of Honour Degree, a full set of regalia [Lot]. Extremely fine; in leather case (£60-80)
Royal Visit to Ireland, 1849, medals (2), both unsigned, white metal, conjoined busts of Victoria and Prince Albert, rev. harp, thistles and shamrocks, 45mm (BHM 2334); copper, similar, rev. crowned harp, every heart throbs, etc, 43mm (BHM 2335) [2]. First fine but dulled, second about very fine (£30-40)
Southern Association of Gas Engineers and Managers, President’s medal, a bronze award, unsigned, seated figure holding torch, named (G.C. Carpenter, 1893), 76mm; The Association of Consulting Engineers, a bronze award medal, unsigned, crest of two eagle’s heads, rev. named (Sir Bruce White, Chairman, 1952-53), 76mm; together with other engineering-related bronze medals (12), with busts of Lord Edward Cavendish, Douglas Hay, James Ewing, James Watt, Frederick Lanchester, Herbert Lapworth,...
Dreiverband [Triple Alliance], 1914, a uniface cast iron medal by H. Lindl, Gallic cock, Russian bear and British bulldog with wounded limbs bandaged, 67mm (Frankenhuis 1526; Bernhart –; BDM VII, 558). Softly executed, about very fine (£50-70)
Canonisation of the Martyrs of 1597 in Japan, 1862, a silver medal by B. Zaccagnini, seated figure on throne, city view behind, rev. legend in 14 lines, 51mm (Bart XVI, 17; BDM VI, 712). Virtually as struck with brilliant fields (£80-100)
Hammer Price: £65
A circular silver boss, c. 1800, arms of Holland with supporters, maker’s mark wd, 57mm. Very fine (£30-50)
Mostra Agricolo-Industriale di Gozo, 1901, a bronze medal, unsigned, crowned conjoined arms, rev. legend in wreath, 51mm; St John Ambulance Brigade, Malta District, Golden Jubilee, 1959, gilt-bronze medals (2), unsigned, mural crown above cross of the Order, rev. personnel tending to injured victim, ambulance at right, tent behind, both 70mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.110, 1); St John Ambulance Brigade, Malta, Diamond Jubilee, 1969, bronze medals (3), unsigned, similar, rev. personnel tending to...
Malta Racing Club, oval enamelled badges by Fattorini (7), nos. 19, 39, 62 (2, one with cord for wearing), 65 (2, one with cord), and un-numbered [7]. Fine and better, rare (£40-60)
Peace of Utrecht, 1713, a silver medal by J. Croker, similar, 35mm (MI II, 400/257; E 460). Obverse very fine, reverse extremely fine, attractively toned (£60-80)
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