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Art Union of London, 1857, Sir William Chambers, in bronze (55mm) by B.Wyon (BHM 2596; E1516). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $150
Art Union of London, 1861, Sir David Wilke, in bronze (55mm) by L.Wyon (BHM 2704; E1549). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $140
John Hampden, Laudatory Medal, 1863, in bronze (54mm) by A.B.Wyon (BHM 2788 RRRR). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
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Art Union of London, 1866, Benjamin West, in bronze (55mm) by W.Wilson (BHM 2862; E1589). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $140
Sir Joseph Banks, The Royal Horticultural Society, in silver (38mm), inscribed on reverse "Awarded/to/Paul & Son/for/a group of/Roses/Mar 22nd/1887" (Eimer 1138, BHM 1041). Has been dipped, proof-like surfaces with hairlines, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $150
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Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1887, in bronze (77mm) by J.E.Boehm (BHM 3219; Eimer 1733). In case of issue, one small carbon spot on obverse, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Queen Victoria, Stevengraph silk bookmark for 1887 Jubilee; Queen Victoria, Jubilee medal in shape of a bronze cross, 1887 (36x36mm); Queen Victoria, 1897 Jubilee, Barratt & Co on reverse, in bronze (22mm); Queen Victoria period painted image of a young sailor boy in a tin, oval brooch (36x28mm); Queen Victoria young head farthing with reverse shaved and inscribed, 'from Ethel'; Edward VII Death/Australia Mourns, 1910, in bronze (23mm); also antique, 65mm long, hollow, tapered, gilt metal tassels (2). The farthing with verdigris, the bookmark creased and small material loss near top edge, otherwise fine - very fine. (8)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Queen Victoria Jubilee, 1897, in silver (56mm) (BHM 3506; Eimer 1817); Edward VII Coronation, 1902, in bronze (56mm) (BHM 3737; Eimer 1871); George VI Coronation, 1937, in silver (57mm) (BHM 4314; Eimer 2046). In cases of issue, the first medal polished, otherwise extremely fine, the rest uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $180
SOLD $190
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in silver (26mm) (BHM 3506); Australia, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in silver (22mm) (C.1897/10); Queen Victoria In Memoriam, undated (1901), in silver (16.5mm) with suspension loop; Edward VII Coronation, 1902, in silver (31mm) (BHM 3737); George V & Queen Mary Silver Jubilee, 1935, in silver (32mm) (BHM 4249); George VI Coronation, 1937, in silver (32mm) (BHM 4314). Very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
"Foudroyant", Lord Nelson's "Flagship", 1897, in copper from the Foudroyant after breaking up (37mm) (BHM 3613; Eimer 1813), obverse, facing uniformed bust of Horatio Viscount Nelson, reverse, Foudroyant at anchor. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Queen Victoria - Elizabeth II, 1887-1953, collection of Coronation and Jubilee medals in white metal or bronze. Fine - very fine. (21)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Joseph Chamberlain medals, Visit to South Africa, 1903, in silver (51mm) by Fray (BHM 3888); another in bronze (39mm) by Restall (BHM 3889); Fiscal Policy, 1903, in bronze (39mm) by Restall (BHM 3895); 70th Birthday, 1906, in bronze (38mm) by Restall (BHM 3937); and three other Chamberlain medals. Good very fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Masonic Founder badge, in enamel and silver hallmarked for Birmingham 1911, Coronation Masters Lodge of M.M.M.635, pin back; Freemason's Hospital jewel, in silvered, reverse impressed, 'Bro. T.Stirling/No.933.' Both in original cases, the first by maker Spencer & Co, uncirculated; extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
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Masonic Past Master's collar jewel, in silver (115g), reverse inscribed, 'Presented to W.Bro. F.W.Spellacy./By The Initiatives During His Year of Office As/Worshipful Master of the United Smithfield Lodge No 3716/As a token of Esteem & Fraternal Regard 1914-15', followed by a list of Bros.; P.Z.collar jewel in gilt; Duke of Connaught 1717-1917 jewel with clasp 23 June 1917; Masonic Million Memorial commemorative jewel, 1914-1918, reverse inscribed, 'W.Bro. F.W.Spellacy/No.2966'; gilt medal with monogram CL/FS at sides of a London crest and with suspension clasp inscribed, 'Founded' and '1807' inscribed on medal; pin back badge in gilt with eight rays and superimposed on this a silver crest featuring a boar's head between stooks of grain and below crossed axes and bulls' heads with a scroll below bearing the date '20 July 1880'; Masonic metal apron tassels, one pair in silver, two pairs in gilt, each of these pairs with different design on suspension bars; jewel suspender in three piece gilt, no jewel. The first two without ribbon, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
European War 1914-1919, in bronze (53mm) by The Mint Birmingham (BHM 4144; Eimer 1965), obverse, farmer ploughing field, PAX on rising sun in background, shields of allies around bottom, reverse, Peace standing before an array of standards. In The Mint Birmingham Limited case, toned good extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Masonic jewels, all in silver, gilt and enamel, Royal Masonic Institution for Boys West Yorkshire 1918; another for Steward 1919; another (no location) for Steward 1921; Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 1920 for Steward; another but a pin back badge for 1913; Royal Masonic Benevelont Institution 1915; another for Feb.1916; another for Steward 1918 with ribbon emblem, all jewels and the badge with different designs. Extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Hampshire County Amateur Athletic Asson Championship, 9ct gold and enamel fob medal (10.3g), by J.Hollis, Medallist, South Hampton, reverse inscribed, '1924/10 Miles/1st/G.F.Burtoft'. In maker's case of issue, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Area XI.A Boxing Tournament, in silver (29mm), reverse inscribed, 'Cdt R.H.Cumberbeach/Moth Weight/1928'; Birmingham Public Parks Cricket Association, in silver and enamel (48x31mm), reverse inscribed, '1933/Champions Div XIII/Oddfellows Arms/W.Hawker'; The Croquet Association Silver Medal, in silver (32mm) with pin back suspension; Rugby medal in silver (25mm) reverse inscribed, 'C.A.S.C.B./Seven-A-Side/Rugby 1945/Runners Up/A.C.Samuels'; Paisley Corporation Sports, in silver (24mm), unnamed; athletics medal in silver (33mm), obverse, athletes running with crowd scene in background, reverse, disc with seahorse inset within wreath, unnamed. Very fine - good very fine. (6)
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
Masonic Diamond Jubilee jewel, 1930, Kilwinning R.A.C., in 9ct gold (approx 12g), reverse inscribed, 'M.Ex.Comp./H.J.Ford. D of C./Kilwinning. R.A.C./Diamond Jubilee/1870-1930'. In a case, extremely fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $130
Portsmouth Road & Racing Club, 9ct gold and enamel fob medal (7.1g), reverse inscribed, 'C.C.Championship 1924/1st/G.F.Burtoft'. In case of maker, Jackson, Medallist, Southsea, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
George V and Queen Mary Silver Jubilee, 1935, in silver (32mm) (BHM 4249; Eimer 2029); Elizabeth II Coronation, 1953, in silver (32mm) and bronze (51mm) (BHM 4444; Eimer 2084) (2) and another in silver (32mm) (BHM 4445); Death of Duke of Windsor, 1972, in silver (38mm) (Eimer 2124); Prince Charles & Lady Diana, 1981, in silver (37mm). All in cases of issue, the last case and certificate with foxing, uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Neville Chamberlain, Laudatory Medal, 1938, in bronze (62mm) by Hiley (BHM 4389). Extremely fine.
Estimate $60
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Westminister Abbey 900th Anniversary, 1965, in bronze (57mm) (Eimer 2107); Sir Francis Chichester, 1967, in silver (38mm) (Eimer 2113); Westminister Abbey, undated, in nickel silver (44mm); The Mary Rose 1511-1545, undated, in nickel silver (44mm). All in cases, these affected by foxing, otherwise uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $80
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Masonic miniature jewels, swing mounted from a specially made medal mounting bar, includes Mark Master Mason jewel, Excellent Master Mason Degree jewel, Scottish Royal Arch jewel, and Prince of Mercy Degree jewel; Past Master's jewel, in silver and enamel, Lodge Star of the North No.1527 S.C., pin back suspension bar '1965-1966', clasp '1968-69', jewel reverse inscribed, 'Presented to W.Bro./T.J.Guthrie/R.W.M. 1965-66'. The last in maker's wallet, extremely fine. (1 + set of 4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Man's First Landing on the Moon, 20th July 1969, in silver (41.2g; 44mm) by P.Vincze, obverse with jubilant astronaut standing on moon, at base astronaut names, reverse, figure of Apollo left and around twelve cameo scenes from the flight, edge impressed 'Fine Silver'. In original case, this with foxing, medal with some very faint hairlines on reverse and fingerprint on obverse, impressive purple toning, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Queens of the British Isles, set of nine sterling silver medals (each 45mm; 49g), by The Birmingham Mint. In timber case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $230
SOLD $230
The Kings and Queens Collection, from Edward the Confessor (1042-1066) to Elizabeth II (1952 -), forty three proof sterling silver medals (each 32mm; 16.6g). In a presentation album and with an historical information page for each medal, FDC.
Estimate $600
SOLD $450
Scotland, hand engraved agricultural medal in silver (32mm), by "JM&S", obverse inscribed "Western District/of Dunbartonshire/Agricultural Association/Show. 1872", reverse inscribed "The/Best Drake & Two Ducks/Aylesbury Breed/Gained by/Archibald McNaught/Drumfad". Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Charles I, 1625-1649, Scottish Unite, gold (9ct, 4.5g) fantasy commemorative, sovereign size, plain edge circa 1999 minting. FDC.
Estimate $150
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