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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 $200
SOLD $250
South Africa, Generals of the Anglo-Boer War Silver Medallion Collection, (1977), set of twelve medals in sterling silver (each 40g; 45mm) by South African Historical Mint. In case of issue with certificate, some foxing on case, uncirculated. (set of 12)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Switzerland, La Venerable Societe des Tireurs a la Cible de Payerne (The Venerable Company of Rifle Shooters of Payerne) Medal of Distinction, unnamed. Pin missing on ribbon suspension brooch, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
USA, The Mass. Charitable Mechanic Association, award medal in silver (38mm) by C.Gobrecht, inscribed on reverse, 'Bigelow, Brothers & Kennard, / for / Gold Watch Cases. / Exhibition / of / 1847.' With reverse rim nicks, pierced hole top and bottom for swivel mounting, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
USA, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, hypnotic holy eye in colour in oval gilt frame (31x73mm), reverse stamped in relief, The M.C.Lilley & Co, Columbus, O., pin back; another (18mm), hypnotic holy eye and around, 'Keep Your' at the top and, 'on LA CROSSE' at bottom, screw back, by Whitehead & Hoag Co, Newark, N.J.; another (9mm), hypnotic holy eye only, spring fitting on reverse. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
Passed in
USA, Charles Lindbergh, Crossing of Atlantic, 1927, in bronze (68mm) by G.Prudhomme, reverse, showing flight route; Western Samoa, proof silver tala, 1977 commemorating the Lindbergh flight. The last in case of issue, extremely fine - FDC. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Venezuela, Masonic jewel, in 10kt gold (7.6g), 'Star of Paraguana No.151' on pin back suspension bar and clasp, inscribed on reverse, 'G.Gordon/R.W.M./1957.' In purse holder, uncirculated.
Estimate $130
SOLD $130
World medals, Canada, Valcartier Training Camp Medal, 1914, in silvered bronze with gilt centrepiece, Lord's prayer on reverse; Great Britain, Lord Roberts V.C. to Commemorate British Valour, undated, in gilded (17mm). Suspension pin missing on first medal, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
World medals, France, Napoleon, The Battle of Marengo/Cisalpine Republic, restrike bronze medal (58mm) by Lavy (Br 42); Great Britain, Battle of the Nile, Davison's Nile Medal, 1798, in bronze (48mm) cast and with much pitting (BHM 447; Eimer 890). In cases, uncirculated; fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
World medals, Germany, Goldsmith's House, Hanau, for 25 Years of Co-operation, Schwab, undated, in fine silver (40mm); USA, commemorative stamplate of three cents 1954 Liberty stamp issue, in pewter (64x55mm); Vatican, Giovanni XXIII gold medal, undated, (approx .2g; 10mm), on descriptive card. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $60
Passed in
World medals, The Dawn of the New Millennium Eyewitness Commemorative Medal Collection, set of three proof sterling silver medals, 2000, by Franklin Mint, in timber presentation case; Australia, 60th Anniversary of Opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1992, in antique silver (32mm) together with two official commemorative postcards; Great Britain, QEII Golden Jubilee Visit to Australia, 2002, in silver (38mm), Golden Jubilee medal, 2002, in silver (38mm), Queen Mother Tribute medal, 2002 (2, one in 24ct gold on silver and one in nickel silver) (both 38mm), Queen Mother 100th Birthday medal, undated (2000), in silver (39mm); miniature replica St Edward's crown in gilt with jewels. In cases and packs of issue, uncirculated - FDC. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140