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Lot No 182
Anglesey, Eisteddfod Freiniol, Aberffraw, 1849, a silver award medal by Allen & Moore for I. Aronson, Bangor, crest above arms, rev. owen j a fuller meyrick, yswain, llywydd around wreath, un-named, 57mm. Extremely fine and toned, very rare (£70-100)
Lot No 183
Anglesey, Eisteddfod Gadeiriol Mon, Menia (sic) Bridge, 1873, a silver award medal by J. Moore, seated female playing harp, rev. wreath, named (Menaiwyson, Art Prize), 51mm. Virtually as struck and deeply toned, very rare; with swivel suspender, blue ribbon and buckle clasp (£80-100)
Lot No 184
Caernarvonshire, G.F.S. Industrial and Art Exhibition, Bangor, 1901, a silver award medal by Spink, legend in six lines, rev. wreath, named (Won by E.M. Jeune), 38mm (Allen Pt 1). Extremely fine, toned, rare; in red fitted case by Spink [lid somewhat distressed] (£25-35)
Lot No 185
Caernarvonshire, Royal National Eisteddfod, Carnarvon, 1894, a silver award medal, unsigned, bust of Apollo right, lyre and sheet music below, all within elaborate double wreath border, rev. wreath, named (Prize Winner, Solo Violin Playing, Bessie Grundy, Age 11 Years, St Helens, Lancashire), 45mm. Very fine; with c...
Lot No 186
Caernarvonshire, Llanllyfni Show, 1899, a silver award medal by Vaughton, horse standing right, rev. wreath, named (Won by J.K. McKerrow, Arvon Star), hallmarked Birmingham 1899, 44mm. Minor grazes by horse’s tail, otherwise extremely fine; in maroon gilt-blocked fitted case of issue by Vaughton & Sons, Gothic Works...
Lot No 187
Cardiganshire, Yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, Aberystwyth, 1865, a silver award medal by J. Moore, seated female playing harp, rev. named (J. & E. Owen for the best exhibition of Photographs), 51mm. Extremely fine and attractively toned, very rare (£80-100)
Lot No 188
Carmarthenshire, Saron, Temperance Society, c. 1850, a silver award medal, unsigned, arms and crest flanked by man and woman holding banners, rev. wreath, named (Rhodd Cobeithlu Saron [Presented by the Saron Band of Hope Chapel]), 50mm. Virtually as struck, attractive; glazed in lunettes joined by silver rim, clip a...
Lot No 189
Glamorganshire, Barry Arts & Crafts Exhibition, a silver award medal by Vaughton, ancient sailing ship left, Welsh dragon on foremast, rev. wreath, named (Highest Award for Technical Books, to the Gresham Publishing Co, 1910), hallmarked Birmingham 1910, 38mm. Reverse edge knock, otherwise fine to very fine (£30-40)
Lot No 190
Glamorganshire, Glamorgan County Asylum Committee [Bridgend], a silver badge in the shape of a Maltese cross, dragon, back named (Thomas William Nekrewes), hallmarked sb&s ltd Birmingham 1904, 32mm. Very fine and very rare; with loop suspension, original green ribbon and clasp (£40-60)
Lot No 191
Glamorganshire, Glamorgan County Mental Hospital [Bridgend], a silver badge in the shape of a Maltese cross by Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst, dragon, back named (Doris Crocombe), hallmarked Birmingham 1926, 32mm. Extremely fine and very rare; with loop suspension, original green ribbon and clasp (£40-60)
Lot No 192
Glamorganshire, Welsh National Eisteddfod, Briton Ferry, 1918, a silver and white enamel badge, unsigned, shield above palms, inscribed (Briton Ferry Choral Soc. Winners of Chief Choral Competition), back engraved (Presented by Townspeople of Briton Ferry), 37 x 34mm. Good fine; loop for suspension (£10-20)
Lot No 193
Glamorganshire, National Eisteddfod of Wales, Cardiff, 1883, a silver award medal by W. Spiridion, Prince’s plumes above conjoined shields, rev. seated and standing robed figures with musical instruments, edge named (Alfred Thomas, J.P., Ex-Mayor of Cardiff, Member of the Executive Committee), 45mm. Extremely fine a...
Lot No 194
Glamorganshire, Cardiff Times Commemoration Prize, a silver award medal, unsigned, Prince’s plumes above conjoined arms, rev. winged harpies flanking bearded man holding harp, edge named (Presented to Mr E. Seward A.R.I.B.A. for Design of Medal), 45mm. Two minor rim nicks, otherwise extremely fine, very rare and int...
Lot No 195
Glamorganshire, Opening of Queen Alexandra Dock, Cardiff, 1907, a silver medal by Spiridion & Son...
Lot No 196
Glamorganshire, Cardiff & South Wales Horse Show, a silver award medal, unsigned, arms and supporters, rev. wreath, engraved (‘Argo’ Champion 1913), 45mm. Extremely fine and toned (£40-60)
Lot No 197
Glamorganshire, University of Wales, Welsh National School of Medicine, Cardiff, the John Maclean Medal, in silver, unsigned, arms, rev. legend in and around wreath, named (Awarded for Proficiency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to…Thomas Geraint Illtyd James, M.B., B.C.H., 1924-1925), 63mm, edge stamped silver. Scrat...
Lot No 198
Glamorganshire, Welsh College of Pharmacy, Cardiff, the Albert Hagon Commemoration Medal, a silver award by W.J. Dingley, legend, rev. scientific apparatus, named (G.T. Evans, 1929), 64mm. Very fine and very rare; in blue case by Harrods, London (£70-100)
Lot No 199
Glamorganshire, City of Cardiff Bread Cake & Confectionery Exhibition, a silver and enamel badge by Mappin & Webb, Prince’s plumes above dragon, back named (A.G.P. Gitsham, 1931), 45 x 31mm; [Swansea] Bakers & Confectioners [Exhibition], 1932, a silver award medal by A. Clark, ploughing scene, produce below, rev. wr...
Lot No 200
Glamorganshire, Penrice Flower Show, 1901, a silver award medal by Vaughton, arms of Swansea, engraved (Edward Parsons & Co, Swansea, Prize Seeds), rev. wreath, named (Awarded to Capt. Hopkins), 51mm. Virtually as struck, toned; in red fitted case of issue by J.A. Hawley, 12 Victoria street, Bristol (£40-60)
Lot No 201
Glamorganshire, Thomas Charles, a silver medal, unsigned, bust almost facing [from the Sunday School Centenary medal of 1885], rev. named (Gwobr Flaenaf, Arholiad, C.M. Dwyrain, Morganwg 1905, Rhoddedig I, E.J. James, Penuel Barry, Gan. Mr D.J. Jones, Trealaw), 44mm (cf. BHM 3201; cf. E 1713). Stain or Scotch tape m...
Lot No 202
Glamorganshire, Swansea Bread & Cake Competition, 1913, a gold award medal by W.J. Dingley, arms flanked by wreath of palm and wheat-ears, rev. wreath, named (Best Exhibit, R.E. Jones Ltd, Confectionery Section), hallmarked Birmingham 1912, 38mm, 9ct, 38.90g. Test marks, otherwise very fine or better, rare (£90-120)
Lot No 203
Glamorganshire, Swansea Bakers’ Exhibition, 1923, a gold award medal, unsigned, for Provincial Exhibitions Ltd, standing figure of Fame blowing trumpet, rev. named (R.E. Jones Ltd, Dessert Gateaux), hallmarked fj&s Birmingham 1923, 38mm, 9ct, 28.47g. Test marks on reverse rim, otherwise good very fine, rare (£80-100...
Lot No 204
Monmouthshire, Monmouthshire Asylum Committee [Abergavenny], a silver badge in the shape of a Maltese cross, Justice seated, holding scales, back named (Charles Goode, 1897), hallmarked hc Birmingham 1897, 32mm. About extremely fine and very rare; with loop suspension and original faded crimson ribbon (£60-80)
Lot No 205
Monmouthshire, Yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, Caerleon, 1866, a silver award medal by J. Moore, seated female playing harp, rev. named (Presented with £10.10 to ‘Myngddwr’ for the best History of Tegeinyl), 51mm. Rim knocks and suspension removed, otherwise about very fine and very rare (£60-80)
Lot No 206
Monmouthshire, Ebbw Vale Literary and Scientific Institute, the Richardson Medal, a silver award, unsigned, legend on and within Garter, ornate floral centre, rev. Victoria colliery, edge named (Richard Lewis, 1st Prize, 1886), 45mm. Minor surface marks in reverse field, otherwise good very fine and dark-toned, very...
Lot No 207
Monmouthshire, Newbridge Eisteddfod, 1907, a silver award signed Soho Lond., female in Welsh costume playing harp, rev. tablet, named (First Prize presented to Mr Tavalaw, Doughton, by the proprietors of the ‘People’s Friend’), 38mm. Fine, obverse better; with ring for suspension (£30-40)
Lot No 208
England, National Eisteddfod, Birkenhead, 1878, a silver award medal, unsigned, Welsh dragon in shield, rev. palm branches, named (Alaw Ddu), 34mm; Bristol Eisteddfod, a silver and enamel badge, robed female at organ, back named (Phyllis J. Smale, ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Ensemble, 1920), hallmarked wwk & co Birmingham 1919...
Lot No 209
England, Leyton & District Eisteddfod, silver award medals (3), all unsigned, standing robed female with lyre, revs. wreath, named (Metal Work, C. Hiscock, 1927; Knitting, E. Jones, 1932; Beatrice Rose Norris, Art Needlework, Adult, 1938), all hallmarked acb Birmingham, 45, 33 and 33mm; Stamford Hill Eisteddfod, a s...
Lot No 210
England, National Eisteddfod, Liverpool, 1900, a gold award medal by Fattorini, lyre and horn flanked by oak-wreaths, rev. harp, chief choral competition prize 200 guineas won by potteries & district choral society conductor mr. james garner, named (Mr W.H. Turner), hallmarked Birmingham 1900, 25mm, 15ct, 7.85g. Goo...
Lot No 211
Wales, Eisteddfod Genedlaethol y Cymry, Caerludd [London], 1887, a silver award medal, unsigned, Welsh arms, rev. eye above wreath, named (Alderman David Evans), 45mm. Minor rim nicks on both sides, otherwise extremely fine and toned, very rare and a significant piece by association; with straight bar suspension (£5...
Lot No 212
Jersey, Jersey Eisteddfod, 1910, a silver award medal by J. Moore, seated female playing harp, rev. wreath, named (Prix d’Honneur, Music (Instrumental)…Awarded to Ethel Page), 44mm (McCammon 197). Light scuffing, otherwise very fine (£50-70)
Lot No 213
Jersey, Jersey Eisteddfod, 1937, a silver award medal by W.J. Dingley, robed figures of Industry and Art, rev. wreath, named (Decorative Art, W.H. Thorne), hallmarked Birmingham 1937, 41mm (McCammon –). About extremely fine, toned (£30-40)
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