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Queen Victoria Coronation, 1838, in bronze (87mm) by B.Pistrucci (Eimer 1309, BHM 1802). Cleaned and retoning, nearly very fine.
Estimate $200
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Chinese Junk Keying, 1848, in bronze (45mm) by T.Halliday (BHM 2320); another but in white metal (26mm) (BHM 2322) [illustrated]; Bristol Industrial and Fine Art Exhibition, 1893, in white metal, pierced hole at top for suspension ring (37mm). Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Art Union of London, laudatory medals in bronze, Sir Charles Barry (60mm) (Eimer 1558, BHM 2712), Sir Francis Chantry (54mm) impressed around edge 'Art Union of London 1843' (Eimer 1381, BHM 2227), William Hogarth (54mm) (Eimer 1427, BHM 2302), Thomas Lawrence (56mm) (Eimer 1539, BHM 2676), J.W.M.Turner (55mm) (Eimer 1655, BHM 3030); Benjamin West (55mm) impressed around edge 'Art Union of London 1866' (Eimer 1589, BHM 2862), William Wyon (56mm) (Eimer 1450, BHM 2535). First medal with edge knock at 6 o'clock on obverse, otherwise good fine - nearly uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
International Exhibition, London, award medal in bronze (76mm) by Leonard C.Wyon, edge impressed, 'C.F.Creswell, Class III.' Several edge bumps and some pitting in fields, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
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 & Cables, 1874' (Eimer 1272). With case of issue, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Royal Jubilee Exhibition Manchester, 1887, in bronze (45mm) by Heaton (BHM 3346). In original case by Ralph Heaton & Sons, The Mint, Birmingham, uncirculated.
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Queen Victoria, uniface and hollow striking in white metal (45mm) same design as obverse of East & West Africa Medal 1892; Marriage of the Duke of York, 1893, in white metal (39mm) (BHM 3441); Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in bronze (21mm) holed at top; Coronation 1902, in white metal (39mm) (BHM 4040); Coronation 1937, in white metal (29mm) with original ribbon (BHM 4311); Coronation 1937, in bronze (44mm) (BHM 4356); Coronation 1953, in bright bronze (35mm) (BHM 4440); Coronation 1953 including one large (49mm) uniface button style in oxidised silvered metal (3); Royal Mint medallion in bronze, 1972 (ex proof set). Fine - good very fine. (12)
Estimate $60
SOLD $30
The National Commemorative Medal, 1899-1900, in bronze (45mm) by Spink & Son (BHM 3680, Eimer 1851). Cleaned and a few small verdigris marks, very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
George V, Coronation 1911, in silver (51mm) by B.Mackennal, official Royal Mint issue (Eimer 1922, BHM 4022). With case of issue, fine.
Estimate $130
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Lusitania medals, 5 May 1915, iron (56mm) by K.Goetz, cast copies. Good - very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Hop-pickers tokens and farm tokens, for fruit and vegetable pickers, mostly for Kent, some for Herefordshire; also Scottish Presbyterian Communion tokens (5). Very fine - uncirculated. (23)
Estimate $100
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The Royal Arms, 1977 Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, set of twelve shield shaped medallions (each 51 x 41.5mm; 48.2g) (total wt 5.81kg) in sterling silver, each with a different Royal shield of arms, edge marked with special Silver Jubilee year hallmark. In fitted plush lined timber case of issue with individual descriptive cards, uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $360
SOLD $300
Christopher Evelyn Blunt, 80th Birthday, 1984, in bronze (50mm); The Mary Rose Trust medal, undated, in cupro nickel (44.5mm) (4); abstract art medal, undated, in bronze (60mm) voided in parts, by Thomas Fattorini; another abstract art design, undated, in bronze (79mm; 19mm thick), mostly voided, maker unknown. All in cases or boxes, the last unofficial, uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $40
Preston Guild, 1992, in bronze (irregular 66.5mm), obverse, seated Paschal lamb left, reverse, Guild Hall. In case of issue with certificate stating designed, modelled and finished by Ron Dutton, limited edition number 2 purchased by Mr E G Downey, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
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The Shakespeare medals, 24 carat gold plated sterling silver medals (36) issued for 350th anniversary of the first folio. In album of issue (damaged), uncirculated. (36)
Estimate $900
SOLD $950
Scotland, Inverness, agricultural medal in bronze (47.5mm) by Ottley, obverse, three sheep in paddock, reverse, wreath and inside is inscribed, 'To/Fred Rose Esq/In/commemoration/of the Harvest/at/Braeton of Leys/Sept 1895'. In case of issue by Ferguson & Macbean, Highland Jewellers, Inverness, uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $110
Ireland, James Joyce Centenary, 1882, in bronze (71.5mm) in high relief by Grilli, made by G.Bernardi, obverse, head of Joyce threequarters facing, reverse, naked woman with back arched. In case of issue by Giulio Bernardi, Numismatico, Trieste, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $160
George III, 1808 dated Crown 'Patina' retrospective pattern series. Obverse: Portrait of King right after portrait by C. H. Kuchler. Reverse: crowned shield and INCORRUPTA legend, 45 pcs in copper, 46 pcs in golden alloy, 30 pcs in pewter, 46 pcs in aluminium, 47 pcs in nickel silver, 42 pieces in bronzed copper, with certificates. Uncirculated. (256)
Estimate $380
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George III, 1820 dated Crown 'Patina' retrospective pattern series. Obverse: Portrait of King right after portrait by Webb and Mills for Mudie. Reverse: crowned ornate shield, 50 pcs in golden alloy, 50 pcs in nickel silver, 70 pcs in platinum coloured alloy. Uncirculated. (170)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
George III, undated Crown 'Patina' retrospective pattern series. Obverse: Portrait of King right after portrait by Webb and Mills for Mudie. Reverse: 3 Graces, and legend above DECUS ET TUTAMEN, 6 sets X 5 metals (0.925 silver proof, aluminium, platinum coloured alloy, piedfort copper, nickel silver in plain edge and 6 sets (X 5 metals) in milled edge. Uncirculated. (60)
Estimate $600
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George III, undated Crown 'Patina' retrospective pattern series. Obverse: Portrait of King right after portrait by Webb and Mills for Mudie. Reverse: Pistrucci's St George and Dragon. Exergue plain. 2 sets of 7 metals plain edge, 2 sets of 7 metals milled edge. Metals are: 0.925 proof silver, nickel silver, piedfort copper, gold coated copper, platinum coloured alloy, aluminium, silver-coated piedfort. Uncirculated. (28)
Estimate $240
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George IV, undated Crown 'Patina' retrospective pattern series. Obverse: Portrait of King left after Irish coinage portrait. Reverse: Pistrucci's St George and Dragon, 65 pcs in platinum coloured alloy, 50 pcs in nickel silver, 50 pcs in golden alloy. Uncirculated. (165)
Estimate $250
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George IV, 1820 dated Crown 'Patina' retrospective pattern series. Obverse: Portrait of King left after Irish coinage portrait. Reverse: crowned ornate shield, 35 pcs in nickel silver, 35 pcs in golden alloy, together with 4 versions with `MODEL' on reverse (2 X piedfort copper, 1 X pewter, 1 X golden alloy. Uncirculated. (74)
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
William IV, 1835 dated Crown 'Patina' retrospective pattern series. Obverse: Portrait of King right after portrait by W.Wyon. Reverse: 3 Graces and DECUS ET TUTAMEN above, 40 pcs in copper, 40 pcs in golden alloy, 40 pcs in aluminium, 35 pcs in nickel silver, 40 pieces in bronzed copper, with certificates. Uncirculated. (195)
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
William IV, 1836 dated Crown 'Patina' retrospective pattern series. Obverse: Portrait of King right after portrait by W. Wyon. Reverse: crowned Hanoverian shield with mantle and legend, 40 pcs in copper, 40 pcs in golden alloy, 35 pcs in aluminium, 35 pcs in nickel silver, 40 pieces in bronzed copper, with certificates. Uncirculated. (190)
Estimate $280
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William IV, 1837 dated Crown 'Patina' retrospective pattern series. Obverse: Portrait of King right after portrait by W.Wyon. Reverse: Pistrucci's St George and Dragon, date below, 40 pcs in copper, 40 pcs in golden alloy, 40 pcs in aluminium, 20 pcs in nickel silver, 39 pieces in bronzed copper, with certificates. Uncirculated. (179)
Estimate $270
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Queen Victoria, 1840 dated Crown 'Patina' retrospective pattern series. Obverse: Portrait of Queen left after W.Wyon. Reverse: Pistrucci's St George and Dragon, exergue plain, 2 pcs in 0.925 Proof silver plain edge and 2 pieces in milled edge, 15 pcs in piedfort copper plain edge, 15 pcs milled edge, 15 pcs in platinum coloured alloy plain edge, 15 pcs milled edge, 15 pcs in aluminium plain edge, 15 pcs milled edge, 15 pcs in nickel silver plain edge, 15 pcs milled edge. Uncirculated. (124)
Estimate $280
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Queen Victoria, 1840 dated Crown 'Patina' retrospective pattern series. Obverse: Portrait of Queen left after W.Wyon. Reverse: the 3 Graces and DECUS ET TUTAMEN above, 65 pcs in platinum coloured alloy, 45 pcs in golden alloy, 45 pcs in nickel silver. Uncirculated. (155)
Estimate $230
SOLD $150
Queen Victoria, 1851 dated Crown `Patina' retrospective pattern series. Obverse: Wyon's ornate portrait of Queen left - the Gothic head. Reverse: the 3 Graces and DECUS ET TUTAMEN above, 50 pcs in copper, 50 pcs in golden alloy, 60 pcs in platinum coloured alloy. Uncirculated. (160)
Estimate $240
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Queen Victoria, 1851 dated Crown 'Patina' retrospective pattern series. Obverse: Wyon's ornate portrait of Queen left - the Gothic head. Reverse: word 'MODEL' to denote experimental nature of these patterns, 30 pcs in copper, 40 pcs in golden alloy, 35 pcs in aluminium, 40 pcs in nickel silver, 40 pieces in platinum coloured alloy. Uncirculated. (185)
Estimate $270
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