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France, Marshall Mortier Duke of Trevise, 1835, in bronze (51mm) by Montagny, obverse, uniformed bust of Mortier three quarters facing, reverse, various symbols encircled by a snake, around 'Mort Le 28 Juillet 1835/Victime De L'Assassinat Tent‚ Sur La Roi'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $80
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France, Memorial Medal for Lt Col Rieussec, Marshall Lachasse de Verigny and Marshall Mortier Duke of Trevise, undated (1835), in bronze (60mm) by Borrel, obverse, heads of those commemorated left, reverse, message of civic tribute within wreath. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $80
Passed in
France, Pierre Jean De Beranger, undated (1857), in bronze (51mm) by David and Bauchery, obverse, De Beranger head left, reverse, a lyre surrounded by rays interspersed with song titles by De Beranger. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
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France, Caisse D'Epargne De Nevers, undated, in silver (41mm) by A.Patey, obverse, tradesman placing items on table, seated woman peruses open book she holds before her, ploughing scene below, reverse, view of city, tree in foreground with crest of Caisse D'Epergne De Nevers; Department of the Seine Certificate of Elementary School Review Panel, undated, in silver (34mm), obverse, Liberty's head left, reverse, name of medal above crossed palms and laurel wreath. Both toned, extremely fine; uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
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France, Agricultural Show of the Borough of Brive, undated, in silver (42mm) by A.Desaide, unnamed, obverse, Liberty's head left, reverse, agricultural products around a central disc, below is scroll for naming. Toned, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
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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 $100
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France, Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques, Paris, 1937, in bronze (67mm) by P.Turin, obverse, large head left with representative figures of art and technology superimposed, reverse, winged flaming torches with caduseus between. Obverse lacquered, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
France, koala bear medal, undated, in bronze (73mm) by A.Bloc, struck by Monnaie De Paris, edge impressed, 1991 Bronze, obverse, koala bust facing, reverse, koala with cub on back climbing on a tree branch left. In boxes of issue with display stand, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
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Germany, Prussia, medallic thaler, 1741 (cf. KM.232) in sterling silver (40mm); Heinrich Zille 1858-1929, undated, in sterling silver (40mm); Kreuzberg District, Berlin, old Prussian Court of Appeal, 1978, in sterling silver (40mm); Europa, thaler, 1973 (Bruce X.205), in sterling silver (40mm). Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
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
SOLD $70
Germany, Von Hindenburg, Russians conqueror and liberator of East Prussia at the Battle of Tannenberg, 1914, in silver (34mm) by A.Lowental (Zetzmann 4025). Cleaned, very fine.
Estimate $70
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Hungary, Emperor Matthias II (1608-1619), silver cast medal, 32mm by M.S. possibly commemorating the coronation in 1608, obverse, bust of Matthias II right, reverse, central arms of Hungary in centre with arms of provinces around. Very fine, has been mounted.
Estimate $100
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Hungary, Visit of Pope John Paul II to Hungary, 1991, in sterling silver (42mm. 31.4g); Hungarian Millecentenary Celebration, 896-1996, in sterling silver (35mm; 11.9g). In cases of issue with certificates, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
India, Marquess of Dufferin and Ava, Viceroy Presentation medal, c1884, trial striking, in bronze (51mm), obverse with shield and Arms of Lord Dufferin, marquess coronet on top, 'Presented by the Marquess of Dufferin and Ava' around, reverse, in centre a chain with five orders suspended from it, surrounding a heart within a crescent, one flag either side, marquess coronet at top, all within a blank border (Puddester 884.1.3). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Israel, General Dayan, proof commemorative medal in gold (.900 fine, 15.6g, 36mm). Obverse with fine scratches in field, extremely fine.
Estimate $650
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Israel, 'Israel 50' State Medal, 1948-1998, in fine silver (50mm; 60g). In official case with certificate, some toning, uncirculated.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Italy, Torment of Ciro Menotti and Borelli, 1831, in bronze (41mm) by Barre, obverse, heads of Borelli and Menotti left, reverse, eight lines of text. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $50
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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 $60
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Poland, Lafayette Mourning Medal, 1834, in bronze (50mm) by W.Oleszczynski (Fuld LA.1834.2), obverse, laureate head of Lafayette right, reverse, Polonia mourns at tomb adorned with weeping Indian princess, legend records suffering of Poland and in exergue is date of death, 20 May 1834. Uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Poland, Fifty Years of Maritime Education in Poland, 1970, in bronze (69.5mm), obverse, three masted sailing ship right, reverse, Polish eagle; Dalmor, 1946-1976, in silver (?) (70mm), obverse, sailor in wet weather gear at ship's wheel, reverse, world map with sea routes from Gydinia. In cases of issue, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Portugal, Centenary of the Birth of Picasso, 1981, in bronze (89mm) by Jorge Coelho (2) edge number 347 and 351, obverse, bust of Picasso right, reverse, fifteen lines of Portuguese text; another Birth Centenary of Picasso, 25.10.1881, in bronze (approx 84 x 74mm) cut-out style, obverse, Picasso bust threequarters facing left, reverse, an example of his artwork. All in boxes of issue, uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Turkey, Mohammed II (1443-1481), by Bertoldo di Giovanni, electrotype of the obverse in bronze. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
USA, For Service Faithfully Rendered, Presented By The American Car And Foundry Company, 1917-1918, in sterling silver (63.5mm; 150g) by CB-JK, obverse, Liberty holding palm branch and flag advancing left with Statue of Liberty in background and sun rising behind, reverse, blacksmith preparing to smash a snake coiled around a German helmet on an anvil, guns, equipment and shells around. Good very fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $100
USA, President John F. Kennedy, .900 fine gold medallic coin (3.5g) by FB. Uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
American Numismatic Society, Member's Medal, undated, in bronze (63mm) edge impressed '1979 Medallic Art Co. - Danbury, Ct. - Bronze', and number 259; another, but 125th Anniversary Medal, 1983, large bronze plaque style (110 x 92mm), obverse, a minter hammer striking a coin and behind him are representations of coins from the ANS collection, reverse, a screw press and the society's name and motto. Both boxed, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $180
World medals, Austria, First International Hunting Exhibition, Vienna, 1910, in bronze (51mm); France, Recapture of Prague, 1744, in bronze (44mm) by Kirk; Bank token, AN VIII, in silver (36mm hexagonal); Germany, Prussia, Victories of Frederick the Great, 1757, in bronze (41mm) by Pingo (holed at top); Battle of Rosbach, 1757, in bronze (47mm); Hungary, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, 1865, in bronze (51mm) by C.Radnitzky; Italy, Reconstruction of the Campanile of St Marco, 1912, in bronze (43mm) by Moretti; Antonio Canova sculptor, undated (c1830), in silver (34mm) by Putinati; Netherlands, William of Orange and Princess Anna, undated, in bronze (41mm) (holed at top); Romania, Second Balkan War Victory Medal, 1913, in silver (33mm), suspension removed; Switzerland, Geneva, J.J.Rousseau, 1817, in bronze (40mm) by Dubois for the Galerie Metallique; Langenthal, Federal Officers Meet, in bronze (46mm) by L.Fournier and A.Bovy; Basel, shooting medal, 1844, in bronze (38mm). Fine - extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $220
SOLD $200
World medals, Austria, Battle of Sempach commemorative, 1970, in silver (33mm); France, souvenir of National Fete, 1892, in bronze (33mm) with suspension lug; Germany, honorary award of the National firm in Linz, undated, in bronze (37mm); Great Britain, RHS Affiliated Societies bronze medal (44mm) inscribed, 'Presented/To/Mr W.Rosser./2nd Prize/ 30 Varieties/Daffodils/1909'; Amateur Gardening Medal For Merit in Horticulture, in bronze (39mm) with suspension loop, inscribed, 'M.O.W.H.S/1949/J.A.Bridger'; WWI Pro Causa Justitiae Medal, 1914, in bronze (35mm); Italy, Faenza Municipality medal for merit, undated, in bronze (38mm), holed at top; another, a prize medal, undated, in silvered bronze (50mm), obverse, winged female half facing left, behind 'Vincere' (Win), reverse, ornamental tablet for naming with double axe symbol behind and flora; Italian Touring Club, 1911, in bronze (29 x 27mm) with suspension loop, to celebrate 100,000 susbcribers during 50th anniversary of Italian Unification. Fine - uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
World medals, Belgium, E. Pycke of Ideghem, Governor of the Province of D'Anvers, 1868, in bronze (51mm) by Ch.Wiener; Denmark, Klampenborg Spa, prize medal, undated (c1868) in bronze (38mm) by F.Schmahlfeld; France, primary school attendance medal, 1871-71, in bronze (51.5mm) by Farochon, inscribed on reverse, 'Mr. Jh. D./Glaneur/Inst. 1re./A St.Germain./En Laye/(Seine 8 Oise)/1871-72', within open wreath; Souvenir of the Paris Mint, 1900, in bronze (50mm), by Daniel Dupuis; Germany, Commemoration of the Great Fire at Hamburg, 1842, in bronze (44mm) by Wilkens, Bremen, depicting St Nicolas Cathedral before and after the fire, impressed around edge 'Gepraegt aus dem Kupfer des St Nicolai Thurms zu Hamburg; International Agricultural Exhibition, Bremen, 1874, in bronze (44mm) by Brehmer; Romania, Ion Bratianu, 1891, in bronze (50mm) by P.Telge, Berlin. Very fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $150
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World medals, Canada, Confederation, 1967, Pan American Games, 1967, both in cupro nickel and packaged; Great Britain, Sefton Horse of the Year medal in bronze, undated, cased; Ireland, St Patrick Fifteen Hundred Year Obitus, 1961, in silver, cased; New Zealand, Auckland Millennium, in gilt 2000; Poland, Pope John Paul II medal in silver, undated (30mm); UN 25th Anniversary, 1970 in cupro nickel; USA, several medals and souvenir items, noted Pearl Harbour 1941 commemorative in silver (?), 150th Anniversary of Battle of Lexington, 1925 in silvered, Fourth Marine Division Association, undated, Third Moonwalk Apollo 14 medal in copper, Apollo XVII medal in bronze, encased in perspex, various others (11). A few fine - very fine but mostly uncirculated. (24)
Estimate $120
SOLD $60
World medals, China, General Sun Wu, undated, in gilt (50mm), obverse General Sun Wu bust threequarters facing, reverse, unfurling bamboo book version of Sun Wu's masterpiece The Art of War; Taiwan, Veterans General Hospital - Taipei, 1959, in bronze (66.5mm); France, Revolution of 1848, in white metal (59mm), obverse, the seven plagues of the Republic blowing towards a central eye, reverse, seated La Liberte facing. The first two cased, the second with a few verdigris spots, otherwise extremely fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30