Catalogue
Scotland, University of Aberdeen, Shepherd Memorial Medal for Surgery, 1917, in gold (22ct; 31g; 38mm), reverse inscribed, 'Frederick W.Carter/1917'. In original case by A.& J.Smith, Jewellers, Aberdeen, hairlines, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,550
Scotland, University of Aberdeen Medal, 1915, in bronze (52mmm) by A.Kirkwood & Son, awarded for Practical Materia Medica, obverse, Arms of the University, reverse inscribed, '1915/F.W.Carter'. In case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Pair: Coronation Medal 1937; Coronation Medal 1953. Dr. F.W.Carter. Both engraved. In Perth jeweller's cases, uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Henry Bessemer, engineer and inventor, in bronze (58mm) by Pinches (BHM 2954, Eimer 1630), reverse, Bessemer bust left, reverse, Bessemer converter for steel manufacture within an ornamental escutcheon, edge inscribed, 'Harry Richard Knight, Session 1918-19'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $80
Passed in
Children's medals, in silver, mostly fob types, Charterhouse Boys' Club, swimming & diving, undated; Congregation of the Children of Mary, undated; E.W.S. 1st 1921; The Guild of St.Lawrence, Gym, 1926; another two, both unnamed; also school badge for Rye Grammar School [illustrated]. Very fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Sporting fobs, in silver and enamel, for Blaydon Harriers, c1931; London Commercial F.L., 1925-6; North London Thursday F.L., 1935-36; South Northumberland Schools League, 1927-8; Walthamstow & District F.L., 1948-49. The first with details scratched on reverse, the rest engraved, very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Association badges, in silver and enamel, the last one with gilt, Handsworth Sunshine League, undated; KGVS initials on red rose of Lancaster, undated [illustrated]; Independent Order of Oddfellows M.U. Juvenile Past President, 1935; Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, 1937. Good very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
Prize fobs, in silver, three with enamel, for I.D.M.A. Amateur Ballroom Medal Tests, 1952; London Net Ball League, undated; Poplar Mens' Institute, boxing, undated; Sussex Police Championship, lawn bowls, 1945; another identical but uninscribed. Very fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
The Royal Commonwealth Society, Coronation Commemorative Medal, 1953-1978, set of two, one in sterling silver and one bronze (each 130g; 63mm) by Franklin Mint, edge marked 'An Official Commemorative of the Royal Commonwealth Society', both medals with edge number 0654 and with matching certificate number. In official set case, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $110
SOLD $80
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
Passed in
Accumulation of medals and oddments, mostly British, 1850s-1950s, wide range including coronations, prizes, and a few tokens, mostly white metal and bronze. Fair to extremely fine. (70)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Royal Humane Society Silver Medal, 1778, large size (51mm), inscribed on reverse, 'Mr. Saml Patten/Restored/Mary Powell/March 8.1778', in a fitted case with gold impressed inscription on lid, 'Given To/George Harkness Buchanan/Gt. Gt. Grandson Of/Samuel Patten/October 1885'. A few edge bumps, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $380
Lifesaving awards: Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society's Marine Medal, in silver (38mm), edge inscribed, '.Mr. Scrafton Holthouse for rescue of a boy who had fallen into the River Mersey on 1st Dec. 1903.', with ribbon buckle bar suspender, in original case of issue with the Society's logo on the lid, made by R.C.Oldfield, Liverpool; Royal Humane Society Medal in bronze (38mm) edge inscribed, 'Sub Lieut. S.Le G.Holthouse. R.N.R. 13th April 1917', with ribbon buckle bar suspender, in original case by Elkington & Co Ltd. The last with suspension slightly bent, otherwise extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $500
SOLD $900