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Austria, Ferdinand and Marie, Coronation in Milan, 1838, in bronze (43mm) by Pfeuffer; Universal Exhibition, Vienna, 1873, in bronze (70mm) by J.Tautenhayn and K.Schwenzer. Very fine - good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
China, Shanghai Race Club 1932-33, membership badge number 167 in gilt and enamel; China Empire, fantasy medal commemorating rule of Empress Dowager Cixi, 1861-1908, in bronze, obverse Empress Dowager Cixi facing, reverse, dragon facing. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $40
SOLD $130
Denmark, 350th Anniversary of Postal Service, 1974, in silver (50mm; 86gm) edge number 763, also in bronze (70mm) edge number 2413, by Anders Nyborg. In packets of issue, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Ecuador, Centenary of Battle of Pichincha, 1922, in bronze (79mm) an original French art deco medal by L.Casadio, obverse, Marshall of Ayacucho Antonia Jose de Sucre in military uniform on horseback right and with an upright sword in his hand, reverse, allegory of Victory, impressed triangle on edge with initials AD&Co. One cleaned very fine, the other extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
France, portrait medal of Marshal MacMahon, President of the Republique, undated, in bronze with cast ring surround decorated with laurel and oak leaves and suspension ring, (50mm centre medal, 77mm with outer surround) by P.Tasset (Forrer vi/19). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $120
Passed in
France, Exposition Universelle, 1889, in bronze (63mm) by Louis Bottee, obverse, France seated at right crowning a male artisan seated on an anvil with a view of exhibition grounds below, reverse, Victory seated on a tree branch blowing a trumpet and holding a bust of France, in a frame below in relief is recipient's name, 'Valledor-Joaquin'. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Germany, Frederick the Great, Seven Years War, 1757, in bronze (31mm); Introduction of the Silk Industry, undated (c1783), in silver (40mm) by Abramson; Gutenberg, 400th Anniversary of printing books, 1840, in bronze (51mm) by F.Konig; Frankfurt International Electrotechnical Exhibition, 1891, in aluminium (50mm). Fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Germany, International Exhibition of Gold and Silver Work, Nuremberg, 1885, in bronze (65mm) by Lauer, obverse in centre 'Die Stadt Nurnberg den Ausstellern' within closed wreath, inscription around; reverse, Nuremberg town scene and Coat of Arms, inscription around (Forrer iii,315). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $350
Germany, The Enemy is on the Right (Dr.Wirth-: der Fiend steht rechts), 1922, cast medal in bronze (60mm) by K.Goetz (G.W.Kienast No.293); Lets go to Work (Auf zer Arbeit) date altered to 1923, in bronze (36mm) by K.Goetz (G.W.Kienast No.289). Second medal with some corrosion, very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
India, Calcutta International Exhibition, 1883-84, award medal in bronze (51mm) uninscribed. Reverse with edge bruise at 11 o'clock, uncirculated.
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
Israel, Valour State Medal honouring Joseph Trumpeldor, 1958, in bronze (60mm); Tower and Stockade Official Award Medal, 1963, in bronze (60mm); XVII International Stoke-Mandeville Games, 1968, in bronze (59mm); Israel's 25th Anniversary Medal, 1973, in bronze (59mm); Israel's 50th Anniversary Medal, 1998, in bronze (38.5mm); historical city medals for Jaffa, undated, in silver (45mm) and Acre, undated, in silver (45mm); also Let My People Go tin lapel badge. Medals in cases or boxes of issue, uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $110
SOLD $80
Italy, Alfonso V of Aragon, King of Naples and Sicily (1394-1443), Liberalitas medal in bronze (107mm) by Pisanello, obverse bust right, helmet to left, crown to right with date MCCCCXLVIIII in three lines, latin legend around; reverse, eagle centre standing on tree trunk surrounded by birds of prey, felled deer on ground, legend 'Liberalitas / Avgvsta' divided by eagle (Forrer iv/569 and illustrated 575). A later cast, very good.
Estimate $100
SOLD $600
Italy, King Umberto I, speaker on prisons, 1885, in bronze (60mm), by Giov.Vagnetti, obverse, King's bare head left, reverse, figures of Charity and Justice meeting, above 'A.Fuchs'. Edge bumps, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Japan, Liberal Democratic Party of Japan medals, undated, in bronze, the first (70mm), obverse, Diet building, reverse, lotus symbol with text below, the second (68mm), obverse, opposing ho birds (phoenix) in centre, around edge alternating doves and mythical animal, in the centre is a raised ball holed with attached cord, reverse, plain with impressed text. Good very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $70
Passed in
Portugal, James Cook, Endeavour, 1768, in bronze (70mm), edge numbered 160/1000; Great Explorers series including Colombo, Magellan, Cook, Cabral, Cabot, Vasco da Gama, in bronze (40mm) all numbered 192, struck by Gravarte, Lisboa. First in box of issue but missing lid, others in wallets of issue with biographical cards, uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Thailand, Rama V, in bronze (50mm)(1897) by August Patey, a rough cast; another by August Patey with facing bust, in bronze (58mm), appears to be locally struck; very rough sand cast in bronze of Rama IV, award medal by L. C. Wyon. Fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
USA, American Legion School Award Medal, c1950, in bronze (64mm) by Joseph E.Renier; American Army of Liberation/Right Makes Right, 1914-1918, in bronze (33mm), obverse, soldier facing, reverse, eagle overlaid with 'Service/Did You?'; Ford Exposition token, 1933, in bronze (34mm) (Hibler & Kappen 465) (scarce); 8th Army Commemorative Medal of the Allied Armies in Naples 1943, in bronze, with suspension ring; US War Worker Service Award, St Louis Ordnance District, in bronze (38mm), reverse impressed 2460, missing pin back fitting; Pearl Harbour 7 Dec 1941 commemorative, undated, in cupro nickel (39mm) by Arizona Memorial Museum Association; Seal of the United State of Illinois, Aug 26th 1818, in bronze (63mm), uniface modern issue. The third medal with a punch mark on reverse, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
World medals, including Belgium, Collegiale Church, Brussels, in bronze (50mm) by Wiener; Brazil, Imperial Mining Society, 1830, award of merit in bronze (45mm) (holed at top); Denmark, Bertel Thorvaldson Memorial (53mm) by H.Conradsen; France, Napoleon, Camp de Boulogne, in bronze (40mm) by Jeuffroy; Union of Tinsmiths, prize medal in silvered bronze (45mm), inscribed on reverse 'Abel Marie Paulin / Gaillot' (cased); Construction of the Paris Mint, 1973 restrike (64mm); Russia, 300th Anniversary of the Russian Navy, in silver (38mm); together with a uninscribed undated medalet in white metal (26mm) with loop, obverse airship flying over a town, reverse open wreath. First medal with edge knocks, fine - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
World medals, Belgium, Centenary of the Issuance of the First Postage Stamps, 1949, in bronze (69mm), obverse, head of engraver Jacques Weiner left, reverse, Arms; France, B.Wilhem Memorial Medal, 1842, in bronze (51mm) by Petit, obverse, Wilhem head right, reverse, central angel on dias, cherubs at sides, in exergue '1819 Chant Scolaire/1833 Orpheon'; Elocution Contests, Pepinster, 1911, in silvered bronze (70mm x 39mm) with suspension loop, obverse, female extending left arm with laurel branch and wreath, reverse, laurel spray; National Assembly Medal, in bronze (68mm) by R.Cochet, obverse, France half left, rooster at side, reverse, Assembly buildings, on plinth at base 'Commission/Des Affaires Sociales/1976'. The second with edge bumps, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
World medals and tokens, Brazil, Bahaia Rural Society Livestock Exhibition, undated, in silver (40mm) by Horta, unnamed; Great Britain, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in silver (26mm) (BHM 3506); USA, George Washington, magic token, c1899, in nickel silver (38.5mm) (Kuethe MT241); other assorted tokens and medals (5). The first two good very fine, the rest good - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
World medals, Denmark, Greenland Medal, 1973, in bronze (70mm) by Eila Hiltunen, edge number 2687; France, Death of Napoleon Series, in bronze (41mm) (Medallic Art issue of Bramsen 1839), Chateau De Chantilly, undated (1994), in bronze (80.5mm) by R.B.Baron, edge number 1872, Francois Villon, undated, in bronze (67.5mm); New Zealand, Steam Locomotives 1917-1939, in bronze (35mm); USA, John F Kennedy Inauguration, 1961, in bronze (78mm); other medals (3, includes Japan Expo 1970 issue). Many in boxes of issue, uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
World medals, Egyptian/Israeli Peace Treaty Eyewitness Medal, 1979, in gold plated sterling silver (in case with display stand); Great Britain, EII Coronation 25th Anniversary, 1978 sterling silver medal in first day cover, also Birth of Prince William/21st Birthday of Princess of Wales, 1982, cased; Israel, Liberation of Israel medal, 1967, in bronze; Nepal, First Ascent of Mount Everest 25th Anniversary, 1978, silver medal in first day cover. Uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
World medals, Great Britain, George V Silver Jubilee, 1935, in silver (31.5mm) (BHM 4249), cased; Italy, Roma Capitale D'Italia 1870-1970, in bronze (50mm) by Greco, in wallet, another for Rotary ENAEM International Congress 12XI1970, in bronze (85 x 81mm irregular shape) by Tommaso Gismondi. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
World assortment, includes enamelled badges for S.S.Oronsay, M.V.Wanganella, other shipping related (4) including S.S.Zwderkruis silver pin and impressed seal of His Majesty's Ships; The Round Table Service enamelled badge; NZ enamelled badges (3) includes Lourdes Pilgrimage 1958, also Kiwi badge with nacre decoration; Kent County B.A. enamel badge, also Nelson Centenary medalets (2) by BFSS; Hawaii National Bank coin holder (spring loaded); brass Visitor Tag, milk token, Windsor Castle medal pendant and chain and US Indian head cent set in decorative pendant. Very fine - extremely fine. (19)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
World, The Treasures of the Renaissance, Franklin Mint 1975 series in four drawer wooden cabinet, medals in sterling silver of weight 31.5gm each (17); Australia 50 cent commems (38) miscellaneous 20c and other coins as well in the cabinet. Very fine - uncirculated. (approx 100)
Estimate $400
SOLD $360
Franklin mint, world art masterpieces as an incomplete set of gilt sterling silver medals (each about 32.5 gm) produced by Franklin Mint in 1975, housed in boxed wooden container as issued. Uncirculated. (29)
Estimate $600
SOLD $440