Catalogue
International Society of Postmasters, official commemorative series of medallic first day covers, 1975-1977, each one containing a limited edition proof sterling silver medal (approx 20g each). In official folder, many covers with some foxing on edge, medals FDC. (36)
Estimate $500
SOLD $380
Israel, Theodor Herzl, 1860-1960, in gold (7.9g; 26mm). Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Italy, Franciscus De Marchi, undated (c1841) in bronze (42mm) by P.Girometti, part of Series of Famous Italian Men, obverse, De Marchi cuirassed bust right, reverse, five lines of text within garland. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
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Italy, electrotype of a plaque depicting the assassination of Julius Caesar, in bronze, oval (62 x 80mm), uniface, probably 19th century. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
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Japan, Tokyo Olympics, 1964, commemorative medal set, gold, silvered and bronze. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
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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Japan, 107th IOC Session Nagano 1998, silvered blue and yellow enamel badge (47x45mm) with blue and white ribbon. In original plastic case, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
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Latvia, Baltic Agricultural Society, undated (c1905), prize medal in silver, obverse, half naked woman standing under a tree and holding a laurel branch in outstretched hand, in the background a rural landscape with fields being ploughed and a village in the distance, at top right, 'DARBAM/SWEHTIBA', reverse, four lines of text. Minor edge nicks, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Netherlands, under Spain, Brabant, Albert and Elizabeth, (1598-1621), hand engraved uniface seal, in bronze (44mm), details carved in reverse order to impress correctly, with conjoined busts and legend 'ALBERTVS ET ELIZABET DEI GRATIA 1619', with mounting holes in the field for use as a seal. Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
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Netherlands, Assassination Death of Johan and Cornelius De Witt, 1672, in white metal (48mm), obverse, conjoined busts right, reverse, legend in 8 lines. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Teeken Akademie, Utrecht, 1828, prize medal in silver (47mm) reverse inscribed to 'Marinus Jakobus Stocki'. Rim nicks and some metal overlow on edge during striking, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Russia, Catherine II, Liberal Economy Society, undated (c1768), in bronze (67mm) by Klepikov and Kuchkin after Gass and Waechter (Diakov 142.3), obverse, mantled bust of Catherine right, reverse, Ceres sitting under a palm tree on sheaves of grain, holding a caduceus and wreath, in the background a farmer ploughing a field. A few edge nicks and several surface marks, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Russia, Patriotic War of 1812 Suite, Restoration of Peace in Europe, 1815, in antique silvered (63.5mm), dies by A.Klepikov and H.Lorenz (Diakov 1781.2), a later casting, obverse, helmeted bust of Alexander I as the Slav god Rodomysl with spear and ornate shield to left, reverse, the Goddess of Peace stands facing, holding staff in left hand and holding right hand over kneeling youth with shield depicting Europa and the Bull on left, on right a Russian double-headed eagle with initial of Alexander I. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Russia, Alexander II, 700th Anniversary of Christianity in Finland, 1857, in bronze (56mm) by A.Ljalin, obverse, bust of Alexander II right, reverse, pagan Finnish couple kneeling on rocky seascape receiving the Holy Spirit. Edge bump on reverse at 12 o'clock, obverse scratch in field, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
Russia, Professor I.V.Buyalsky Fifty Years of Service, 1864, in bronze (62mm) by Brusnitsyn (Diakov 728.1), obverse, bust of Professor Buyalsky in military uniform right, reverse, ten lines of Russian text (translated to), '24 July 1864 With the Highest Authorisation to Honoured Professor Iliya Vasiliev Buyalsky in Memory of 50th Anniversary of Service and Scientific Effort'. Some surface marking, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
Russia, Alexander II (1855-1881), Russian Imperial Horticultural Society (St Petersburg Department), (c1870), prize medal for 'Effort in Horticulture' in bronze (53.5mm) by A.Semenov and P.Kubli, obverse, Flora standing facing, head right, holding corucopia and wreath with farming implements and basket of produce behind, reverse, five lines of text in circle, wreath of fruits and grain around. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Russia, Mikhail Mikhailovich Memorial Medal, 1872, in bronze (62.5mm) by A.Semenov, obverse, Mikhailovich head right, reverse, nine lines of text; Nicholas II, large Medal for Zeal, in silver, no suspension, probably a later production. The first with multiple scratches, otherwise very fine, the second with a few edge nicks and hairlines, good fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $120
Russia, Centenary of St Petersburg State Mining Institute, 1873, in bronze (79mm), dies by V.Alexeev and A.Griliches (Diakov 802.1), obverse, winged Genius crowning portrait medallions of Catherine II and Alexander II, below the institute shield with mural crown and crossed hammers, reverse, the institute building. Small edge nicks, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Russia, Centenary of the Birth of Alexander I, 1777-1877, in bronze (63mm) by VA (V.Alexeev) (Diakov 836.2), obverse, laureate head of Alexander I right, reverse, legend and dates. Some surface spotting, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $140
Russia, In Memory of Emperor Alexander II, 1881, in bronze (78mm) by V.Alexeev and A.Griliches (Smirnov 830), obverse, all-seeing eye and palm branch over head of Alexander right, reverse, mourning Russia placing wreath on the Imperial coffin. Toned extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Russia, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour Consecrated, 1883, in bronze (78mm), obverse, central cross with all-seeing eye in centre and portrait medallions of Alexander I, Nicholas I, Alexander II and Alexander III in angles, reverse, the cathedral building. A few verdigris marks, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Russia, Main Department of Land Exploitation and Agriculture, undated (c1890s), prize medal in bronze (65mm) (Diakov 1160.1), obverse, conjoined heads of Nicholas II and Alexander III left, reverse, legend within wreath of produce. Nicely toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Russia, Estland, Riga Agricultural and Industrial Prize Medal, undated (c1890s), in bronze (46.8mm), obverse, farm wife with livestock watches husband ploughing field, below arms of Riga, Russian and Estonian legend, reverse, blacksmith at work, Russian and Estonian legend (for Work and Zeal). Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Russia, Agricultural Exhibit Award, undated (c1890s), in bronze (66mm), obverse, ox and farm tools and agricultural products, reverse, six lines of text within wreath of fruits and grains. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
Russia, 50th Anniversary of the Institute of Civil Engineers, 1892, in bronze (86mm) by V.Nikonov and A.Griliches (Smirnov 1010), obverse, conjoined heads of Alexander III, Alexander II and Nicholas I right and within circle, crown above, reverse, Imperial eagle above crossed spade and axe, all within wreath. Some spotting, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $300
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Russia, Nicholas II, Dedication of the Monument to Alexander II in Moscow, 1898, in bronze (78mm) by A.Griliches (Smirnov 1148a), obverse, head of Alexander II left, reverse, monument to Alexander II. Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Russia, Nicholas II, State Horseriding Directory, undated (c1900), prize medal in silver (45.5mm), obverse, head of Nicholas II left, reverse, Russian text (translated to), 'Best Riding Horse'. Hairlines, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
Russia, Military Ascension Cathedral Consecrated, 1905, in silver (77mm), obverse, conjoined heads of Alexander I and Nicholas II left, reverse, the cathedral building; another identical but in bronze. The first with several scratches, otherwise very fine, the second with heavy rim nicks, otherwise good very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $500
Russia, Imperial Theatre commemorative, 1906, in bronze (60mm), obverse, bust of Ivan Aleksandrovich Vsevolozhsky right, reverse, a goddess of the performimg arts holding a wreath in her extended hand, artistic themes around and theatre building at left with date 1856-1906 below. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Russia, Regiment of Nobility Centenary Medal, 1807-1907, in gilt bronze (67mm), obverse, conjoined heads of Alexander I and Nicholas II left, reverse, small curved laurel branch on which is superimposed a cross being the badge of Constantine Artillery School, in the field is seven lines of text naming the unit. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120