Catalogue
Lot 3111
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
JOHN FLAXMAN, Laudatory medal in silver (56mm) by Henry Weigall, edge inscription 'Art Union of London 1854' (BHM 2530, Eimer 1479). Reverse field with scratch ...
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Lot 3112
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
HEARTS OF OAK BENEFIT SOCIETY, in silver (50mm) by W.J.Taylor, on reverse, Presented to 'Mr John Dance' as a Token of Respect/for his service/to the ...
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Lot 3113
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ART UNION OF LONDON, medals in bronze, including Sir Charles Barry (60mm) (BHM 2712, Eimer 1558), Sir Francis Chantry (54mm) impressed around edge (BHM 2227, ...
Estimate $700
Lot 3114
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
CATHEDRAL MEDALS, in bronze (59mm), by Leopold Weiner, c1855, including Lincoln (2) (BHM 2591, Eimer 1504), Westminster Abbey (2) (BHM 2592, Eimer 1506), Winchester (BHM ...
Estimate $300
SOLD $660
Lot 3115
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1862, prize medal in bronze (77mm) by L.C.Wyon, obverse, Brittania seated, surrounded by female figures bearing products of Arts, Science. Industry and Agriculture, ...
Estimate $130
SOLD $300
Lot 3116
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
CITY OF LONDON AWARD, 1863, in silver and enamel (61mm), obverse, shield of City of London, around in two bands are the name of Mayor ...
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Lot 3117
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VISIT OF GARIBALDI TO ENGLAND, 1864, in bronze (42mm) by J.Moore (BHM 2798; Eimer 1570), obverse, Garibaldi facing, reverse, inscription for visit. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Lot 3118
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE, City of London award, 1865, in silver and enamel (60mm) with ribbon and pin suspension bar, obverse, shield of City of London and ...
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Lot 3119
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE OPENED, and Holborn Viaduct inaugurated, Nov 6 1869, in gold, silver and enamel (52mm) by J.S.Wyon, with ribbon and pin suspension bar, obverse, ...
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Lot 3120
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, Historical Society, Instituted 1770, prize medal in gold (21ct, 30.2gm, 38.8mm), obverse, College Coat of Arms, with legend around, reverse inscribed, 'John ...
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,000
Lot 3121
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
CITY OF LONDON MEDAL, undated (c1871), eleven ray starburst with orange beads on each ray tip, inset City of London crest, with three clasps - ...
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Lot 3122
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
ROYAL CORNWALL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY, second class prize medal in silver (45mm) by W.Wyon, edge inscribed 'Awarded For Cameron's Steam Pump 1867' (Eimer 1272). Good very ...
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Lot 3123
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
ROYAL CORNWALL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY, first class prize medal in silver (45mm) by W.Wyon, edge inscribed 'The Silvertown India-rubber and Telegraph Works Co., For Signalling Instruments ...
Estimate $100
Lot 3124
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EXHIBITION MEDALS, including Great Exhibition London, 1851, in white metal (74mm) by T.Ottley (BHM 2447); another, in white metal (45mm) by Allen & Moore (BHM ...
Estimate $150
SOLD $250
Lot 3125
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
CITY OF LONDON, Guildhall Medal, 1889, in 18ct gold (total wt 15.4gm), hallmarked for 1880, unnamed. In case, uncirculated.
Estimate $550
SOLD $500
Lot 3126
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
HABERDASHERS' COMPANY, Livery medal in bronze (54mm), inscribed on reverse, 'Presented/to/H.R.H. Prince Arthur K.G. K.T. G.C.M.G./Upon his being admitted/a Liveryman of the/Haberdashers Company/2nd july 1873/Aldrd ...
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Lot 3127
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
ETON COLLEGE, Pelham Prize Medal, in gold (23ct; 32.9gm, 35.8mm) by W.Wyon, obverse, head right, Henry Pelham Duke of Newcastle, around, Eton 1833, below, reverse, ...
Estimate $1,050
SOLD $1,350
Lot 3128
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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, Browne Medal, 1765, in gold (23ct, 23.2gm, 36mm) by L.Pingo, obverse, draped bust of Browne left, inscription around and below, reverse, Apollo ...
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $2,000
Lot 3129
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
QUEEN VICTORIA GOLDEN JUBILEE, 1887, in silver (77mm) by J.E.Boehm (BHM 3219, Eimer 1733), with case of issue. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $550
Lot 3130
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
QUEEN VICTORIA JUBILEE, c1887, Hotel Cecil, in bronze (78mm) unsigned, obverse, bust crowned and draped left, reverse, Hotel Cecil centre, Cleopatra's Needle to right, paddle ...
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Lot 3131
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
TRINITY COLLEGE, Dublin, 1890, in silver (52mm), obverse, half length figure of Elizabeth I half facing left, legend around 'Coll SS et Individ Trin Reg ...
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Lot 3132
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
EDINBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, award medals in bronze (48mm [2]), first inscribed on reverse 'Awarded to / W.J.Gray / Session 1891-92' within open wreath, 'Junior ...
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Lot 3133
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY, Athletic Club, award medal in silver (49mm) inscribed on reverse '1892 / High Jump / won by / R.W.Williams' within closed wreath; award ...
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Lot 3134
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
CITY OF WINCHESTER, 1897-8, commemorates 1000 years of civic rule, in bronze (49mm) and white metal (49mm) both unsigned. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Lot 3135
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
DUKE OF WELLINGTON, 1841, laudatory medal in bronze (61mm) by B.Pistrucci (BHM 2011, Eimer 1353). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $450
SOLD $500
Lot 3136
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NEW ROYAL EXCHANGE, laying of the foundation stone, 1842, in bronze (45mm) by W.Wyon (BHM 2078). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Lot 3137
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
RE-OPENING OF THE ROYAL EXCHANGE, 1844, in bronze (74mm) by W.Wyon (BHM 2185, Eimer 1390). Uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Lot 3138
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
DEATH OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON, 1852, in silver (58mm) by G.G.Adams (BHM 2473, Eimer 1468). Polished, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Lot 3139
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
GREENWICH HOSPITAL, Nautical School, medal for Nautical Science and Good Conduct, in silver (35mm) by Halfhide, inscribed on reverse 'George Haig / 1855'. Holed at ...
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Lot 3140
Sale 99 British Historical Medals - The Tom May Collection
CALCUTTA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1883-84, in bronze (76mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon (Puddester 883.2.1), obverse, crowned and draped bust of Queen Victoria, left, reverse, Britannia standing and ...
Estimate $170
SOLD $300