The Cresswell-Corfield Collection of Medals and Badges

6 February 1998

Lot No 461

Charles I, Memorial, 1649, a copper medal by J. Roettiers, 50mm (M.I. 346/200; E. 162a); Death of Princess Augusta, 1772, copper medal, unsigned [? by Lyng], A MUCH INJURED VICTIM, 33mm (BHM 159; E. 742); Erection of a Column to Honour Hugh, 2nd Duke of Northumberland, 1816, copper medal, unsigned, 41mm [3]. First v...

6 February 1998

Lot No 462

The King’s Private Roads, 1737, the circular centre of an oval copper Pass, crowned monogram, reverse legend, 28mm (Bendall, SNC 1995, p.340, type III; D & W 320/6; MG 731-7). Evidence of blank filing on the edge, fine, as made (£30-40)

6 February 1998

Lot No 463

Ranelagh House, Chelsea, 1745, a uniface copper Pass, RANELAGH HOUSE divided by annulet, counterstamped above with a dog, 33mm (D & W 80/251; MG 665). Fine, scarce (£30-40)

6 February 1998

Lot No 464

The Oak Society, 1750, a copper medal by C.N. Roettier and T. Pingo, bust of Prince Charles right, reverse withered oak tree in centre, flourishing sapling to left, REVIRESCIT, 34mm (Woolf 62:1; M.I. 655/359; E. 625). Extremely fine with almost full original colour (£50-60)

6 February 1998

Lot No 465

Pondicherry Taken, 1761, a silver medal by T. Pingo, bust of George III right, reverse Victory inscribing shield, flanked by palms and rudders, 39mm (BHM 72; E. 686; Pudd. 761.1). Two minor rim bruises, otherwise about extremely fine and toned (£90-120)

6 February 1998

Lot No 466

Marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Louise of Stolberg at Macerata, 1772, a copper medal by F. Hamerani, bust of Charles left, reverse bust of Louise left, 32mm (Woolf 71:1; BHM 163; E, 743). Extremely fine (£35-45)

6 February 1998

Lot No 467

The Sentimental Magazine, 1773-5, a group of 12 copper medalets by J. Kirk, viz. William Beckford; Lord Camden; Queen Charlotte; Oliver Cromwell; The Duchess of Cumberland; David Garrick; George II; George III; The Duke of Gloucester; The Duchess of Gloucester; The Marquis of Granby; John Wilkes, all 26mm (Hawkins p...

6 February 1998

Lot No 468

Staffordshire, Sedgley Park School, copper Reward of Merit, c.1799, by T. Wyon Sr., view of school, reverse tripod within wreath, 42mm (Taylor 44a; D. & W. 272/513; MG 984); H.F. Smith Prize, a copper medal, unsigned, scholar seated at table with a book, reverse wreath, edge named (William Aldam, 1st Latin, 1827), 4...

6 February 1998

Lot No 469

William Shakespeare, a thick oval brass etched plate, bust three-quarters right, 49 x 32mm (Ogden, BNJ 1910, –). Set in an ornate surround and fashioned with a ‘cloverleaf’ mount for suspension, very fine, unusual (£50-60)

6 February 1998

Lot No 470

Robert Burns, a thick oval brass etched plate, bust three-quarters right, 49 x 32mm. Set in an ornate surround and fashioned with a ‘cloverleaf’ mount for suspension, very fine and unusual, a companion piece to the last (£50-60)

6 February 1998

Lot No 471

Royal Institution, 1804, a copper-gilt Pass, tree springing from mural crown, reverse named (J. Law Esqr), T stamped above, 29mm (MG 1082-5). Good very fine, scarce (£40-50)

6 February 1998

Lot No 472

Memorial to Lord Nelson, 1805, a copper-gilt medal by T. Webb for Mudie, 41mm (BHM 596); Lord Baden-Powell, Defender of Mafeking, 1900, a silver medal by F. Bowcher for Spink, 45mm (BHM 3677; E. 1843a). [2]. Very fine and better, first exhibiting usual reverse die flaw; second in official red card box (£45-60)

6 February 1998

Lot No 473

London Pitt Club, c. 1815, an oval silver-gilt member’s badge, cameo glass bust of Pitt to right by J. Tassie, reverse legend, named (Lewis Allsopp Esqr), 46 x 41mm (cf. DNW 31, 677; cf. Baldwin FPL 1996, 632). Extremely fine; with clip and ring for suspension (£60-80)

6 February 1998

Lot No 474

Queen Caroline Acknowledged, 1820, brass medalet, unsigned, 25mm; other similar medalets (4), for Coronation of George IV, 1821, Death of Queen Caroline, 1821, Death of the Duke of York, 1827, and Coronation of William IV, 1831, all 25mm (BHM 1020, 1109, 1154, 1290, 1517). [5]. All extremely fine (£25-30)

6 February 1998

Lot No 475

Victoria (1837-1901), Repeal of the Sacramental Test Act, 1828, a copper medal by S. Clint, 61mm (BHM 1332; E. 1199); Foundation Stone of the Royal Exchange Laid, 1842, a copper medal by W. Wyon, 46mm; Queen Victoria’s Visit to Ghent, 1843, a copper medal by L.J. Hart, 54mm (BDM II, 433); Crimean War, the Holy Allia...

6 February 1998

Lot No 476

Abolition of Slavery, 1834, a copper medal, unsigned (? by T. Halliday), William IV seated beneath a canopy, attended by advisers, reverse negroes dancing around a palm-tree, 41mm (BHM 1673; E. 1276). Extremely fine and practically as struck, attractive light patina (£40-50)

6 February 1998

Lot No 477

Independent Order of Rechabites, c.1850, a white metal medal by J. Taylor, arms and supporters, reverse two indoor scenes; above, the orderly household seated and relaxed; below, the drunken father, crying mother and child, lives ruined by drink, O THAT MEN WERE WISE, THAT THEY DID CONSIDER, 49mm (BHM –). Practicall...

6 February 1998

Lot No 478

Death of the Duke of Wellington, 1852, a silver medal by T.H. Pinches for J. Mitchell, Bond Street, uniformed bust left, reverse legend in wreath, 52mm (Eimer 141; BHM 2489). Light scuffing but very fine or better, toned, rare (£35-45)

6 February 1998

Lot No 479

The Maharajah’s Well at Stoke Row [Oxfordshire], 1872, a silver medal by J. Moore, 38mm (Pudd. 872.1); Centenary of The Times, 1885, a silver medal by Longman and Strongi’th’arm, 45mm (BHM 3202; E. 1712). [2]. First extremely fine, second very fine, both toned (£40-50)

6 February 1998

Lot No 480

The Royal Albert Hall, a silver and enamelled openwork badge, frontal elevation of hall picked out in several colours, ROYAL ALBERT HALL on scroll to sides, STERLING SILVER stamped on the back, 51 x 38mm. Very fine, the enamelling of excellent quality and detail, very rare; with clip and ring for suspension (£50-70)

6 February 1998

Lot No 481

London, an openwork silver badge in the shape of a buckle, horseman left shielding himself from a kneeling figure, ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS TOWN HALL, reverse OPENED BY HON. A.J. BALFOUR M.P. 16TH JULY 1891, 51 x 41mm. Very fine and scarce, an unusual association piece; with clip and ring for suspension (£30-40)

6 February 1998

Lot No 482

Historical Pageant at York, 1909, silver medal, unsigned, with bust of Constantine the Great, 29mm; Yorkshire Hand Bell Ringers’ Association, a silver badge, bell, reverse engraved (RB, June 27th 1931), hallmarked WHH, 30 x 25mm. [2]. First extremely fine, second very fine (£20-25)

6 February 1998

Lot No 483

Bedfordshire Eisteddfod, an oval silver and green enamel badge, standing figure playing lute, un-named, hallmarked NBS, Birmingham, 1923; Trinity College, London, Local Examination, Birmingham Centre, a silver award medalet, named (Alfred Prince, Piano…July 1888), 26mm; Royal Academy of Music, silver award medal by...

6 February 1998

Lot No 484

Drawing Society, a silver and base metal badge in the form of an 8-pointed star, named (G.E. Seed, Clothworkers’ Company, 1898), 36mm; Universal Food & Cookery Exhibition, a silver and multicoloured enamel award medal, un-named, 26mm, hallmarked E&Co, Birmingham, 1884; Fulham Infirmary, a silver award badge by Toye...

6 February 1998

Lot No 485

Lancashire Bee-Keepers’ Association, an openwork and engraved silver badge, bee, reverse named (Lancaster Agri-Society, Won by Mrs J. Long, 7th Oct. 1911), 42 x 39mm, hallmarked WA, Birmingham, 1906. Good very fine, attractive; with clip and ring for suspension (£25-35)

6 February 1998

Lot No 486

Worcestershire, Oldbury Urban District Education Committee, a gold award medal, arms, reverse named (F. Mason, for 7 Years Perfect Attendance, 1913), 26mm, hallmarked TO, Birmingham, 1913, 9ct, 9.40gm; Southampton Education Committee, a silver and enamel badge, civic arms, reverse named (Sybil Porter, for 2 Years Un...

6 February 1998

Lot No 487

South Wales and Monmouthshire School of Mines, a silver and multicoloured enamel medal, arms and crest of a Welsh dragon, reverse named (Colliery Managers Course, Treforest, Arthur S. Rose, 1917), 32mm, hallmarked BHJ, Birmingham, 1917. Obverse picked out in five colours (red, blue, green, white and gold), very fine...

6 February 1998

Lot No 488

Medals Related to Sports, Angling, an oval brass engraved plate, 1866, angler on riverbank, reverse four-line inscription (Engraved by Geo. Gray, 1866), 51 x 35mm. Very fine (£20-30)

6 February 1998

Lot No 489

Medals Related to Sports, Angling, The British Sea Anglers’ Society, a silver award medal by Bladon, boats and fish, reverse named (Specimen Fish Competition 1903-4, Skate 26lb, Ballycotton, 15 Sep. ‘03, J.H. Basten), 25mm, in red case of issue by Bladon, Clerkenwell Road, London; Billiards, St Dunstan’s Billiard Fu...

6 February 1998

Lot No 490

Medals Related to Sports, Bowls, an engraved gold award badge by Vaughton, bowler in the act of bowling a ball, reverse named (Presented by United Clubs Bowling League to J. Martin, Winners, 1923), 30mm, hallmarked V & S, Birmingham, 1920, 9ct, 9.60gm; Cricket, an engraved gold award badge, named (H. & D.C.L., 2nd C...

6 February 1998

Lot No 491

Medals Related to Sports, Draughts, a gold award badge, unsigned, crowned shield engraved with a draughts board, ENGLISH DRAUGHTS CHAMPION 1906-8, reverse named (In Memoriam John Hynd, died June 18th 1905, Aged 62 Years, “He loved our game”, Presented to J. Alexander, Winner of the E.D.A. Championship Tourney, 1906)...

6 February 1998

Lot No 492

Medals Related to Sports, Football, a gold award medal signed W.J.D., two footballers with goalposts behind, reverse named (3rd Battle Squadn., Challenge Shield, HMS King Edward (VII), R. Bowden), 26mm, hallmarked Birmingham, 1913, 9ct, 7.59gm. About extremely fine; with clip and ring for suspension (£30-40)

6 February 1998

Lot No 493

Medals Related to Sports, Football, a gold award medal signed W.J.D., footballer’s leg with ball, shield-shaped plaque above, reverse named (B.P.F.A. League Championship 1925-6, C. Clamp), 25mm, hallmarked Birmingham, 1926, 9ct, 6.85gm. About extremely fine; with crown and ring for suspension (£30-40)

6 February 1998

Lot No 494

Medals Related to Sports, Football, Ireland, an engraved openwork gold award badge in the shape of a Celtic cross, named in Gaelic (All Ireland Minor Championship, Co. Louth, 1940), 28mm, hallmarked LM, Dublin, 1940, 9ct, 9.28gm. Good very fine; with loop for suspension (£25-35)

6 February 1998

Lot No 495

Medals Related to Sports, Sporting Interest, Eastbourne Charity Cup Competition, a gold and red enamel badge, un-named, 23mm, hallmarked W.J.D., Birmingham, 1906, 9ct, 7.08gm; Showells Challenge Cup, 1930, a gold and blue enamel badge by Fattorini, named (George Perks, Sir Robert Peel), 32mm, hallmarked F & S, Birmi...

6 February 1998

Lot No 496

Medals Related to Sports, Yorkshire, County Schools Sports Association, a gold award badge, unsigned, Yorkshire rose, reverse named (F.E.F. Winners, 1927-28 & 1928-29), 26mm, hallmarked wg & s, Birmingham, 1927, 9ct, 11.56gm. Very fine; with ring for suspension (£30-40)

6 February 1998

Lot No 497

Medals Related to Sports, Austria, Silver Jubilee of the Polytechnic Society of Lemberg, 1902, a silver medal by J. Tautenhayn and R. Neuberger, bust of Franz Joseph I right, reverse seated figure being crowned by winged Victory, edge lettered, 57mm (BDM IV, 245). About extremely fine, toned (£30-40)

6 February 1998

Lot No 498

Belgium, Debuck, L’Indigestion d’Escobard, a bronze medal, unsigned, Jesuit spitting money into a sack held open by a native of Debuck, reverse legend, 32mm; Gloire à nos Vaillants Soldats, 1914, a silver award medal by J. van Hamme, un-named, 35 x 22mm; Belgisch Bridge Verbond, Antwerp, plated badge, bridge players...

6 February 1998

Lot No 499

Medals Related to Sports, Canada, Canada, Dominion of Canada Football Association, gold award medal by Bailey, arms and supporters, reverse named (Champions of Canada 1913, Norwood Wanderers FC, W. Bradshaw, 30mm, 10ct, 12.53gm. Very fine; with loop for suspension soldered to top (£50-80)

6 February 1998

Lot No 500

China, Shanghai, Amateur Dramatic Corps, an oval openwork silver badge with the head of an Oriental man, 40 x 40mm, pin on back for suspension; together with Shanghai CGO Ltd, 5 Cents, nickel, 20mm. [2]. Very fine, the first rare and unusual (£40-50)