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International Exhibition, London, 1862, in white metal (76mm) by Ottley, obverse, view of exhibition buildings, angel flying above, inscription above and below, reverse, Britannia standing, amid symbols of industry, art, thrift and transportation. Some discolouration in fields, edge knock at 12 o'clock, very fine and rare.
Estimate $130
Passed in
International Exhibition, London, 1862, in white metal (75mm) by Dowler, obverse, view of the exhibition building, inscription above and below, reverse, Britannia standing, holding a flag and an olive branch, attended by figures of Industry and Commerce (BHM 2721). Surface marks, very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
International Exhibition, London, 1862, medals in white metal (52mm (2), 54mm) (BHM 2422, 2735, 2739) first medal rare. Marks in fields, very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
International Exhibition, London, 1862, medals in white metal (52mm) (BHM 2720, 2723, 2725) the first rare. Marks in fields, fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Volunteer Movemment, 21st Anniversary 1881, in white metal, (64mm) by N.MacPhail, obverse, Queen Victoria bust, crowned, veiled and draped facing, dividing inscription, reverse, St Michael standing, armed knights to right, female figure and two children to left (BHM 3104, Eimer 1682, neither list this in WM) cased (damaged). Edge nicks, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Edward VI, Christ's Hospital Markers Prize, in silver (35mm) by L.Pingo, obv. Bust of Edward VI facing right, rev. open bible (Eimer 29; MI.61/16). Edge engraved A.Puche 1883. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Exhibitions, International Inventions & Music Exhibition, London, 1885, in silver (43mm) by Wyon (BHM 3198, Eimer 1715); Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London, 1886, in bronze (52mm) by Wyon (BHM 3209, Eimer 1725) cased, both medals uninscribed. First medal with edge nicks, fine - nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $200
Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1887, official medal, in silver (77mm) by J.E.Boehm/F.Leighton, obverse, bust draped and veiled, left, reverse, Victoria enthroned surrounded by figures symbolising arts and industry; in exergue five shields with the names of the five continents (BHM 3219, Eimer 1733). In case with descriptive card, scratches in fields, edge knocks, very fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $450
Queen Victoria, Jubilee 1887, official medal, in bronze (77mm) by J.E.Boehm/F.Leighton, obverse, bust, draped and veiled left, reverse Victoria enthroned surrounded by figures symbolising Arts and Industry; in exergue five shields with the names of the five continents (BHM 3219, Eimer 1733). Medallist name erased from truncation, extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $240
Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1887, medals in bronze including St Giles Cripplegate (45mm) by Baddeley Bros (BHM 3220) cased; (BHM 3248) (32mm) by Heaton & Sons; (BHM 3249) (39mm) by Heaton & Sons; (BHM 3262) (39mm) by Moore, cased; (BHM 3276) (36mm) by Pinches; (BHM 3295) (45mm) cased; Jubilee, 1897 (BHM 3549) (39mm) by the Mint. First, third and sixth medals with some spotting, otherwise good very fine - good extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $180
SOLD $180
Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1887, medalets in white metal and gilt, including (BHM 3230 gilt, 3258 gilt, 3262, 3272, 3286, 3309 + 4 unlisted). Eleven pierced at top, some with ribbon or metal crown attached, second and fourth cased, very good - good very fine. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1887, in bronze (65mm) by J.Carter, obverse, bust left diademed and veiled, reverse, inscription in latin within closed wreath (BHM 3232, Eimer 1736); Jubilee, 1897, in bronze (55mm) by G.W.de Saulles (BHM 3506, Eimer 1817). First medal in red leatherette case, with minor surface marks, otherwise uncirculated; second medal good very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Queen Victoria, Jubilees 1887 and 1897, a group of medals and medalets issued by various Boroughs, including 1887, Lewes, in silver (45mm) by Carter, engraved around edge 'Frank Whitcomb Castle Gate School' (BHM 3237) in black leather case, lined and embossed; Croydon, in white metal (51mm) by Moore (BHM 3261); Lancaster, in bronze (37mm) by Pinches (BHM 3275); Colchester, in bronze (39mm) (BHM 3313) cased; Gloucester, in bronze (39mm) by Lewis (unlisted); Stafford, in white metal (36mm) by Pinches (BHM 3275); Lancaster (2) in bronze and white metal (36mm) by Pinches (BHM 3277); Dorchester, in white metal (36mm ) by Pinches (unlisted); Berwick on Tweed, in white metal (38mm) (unlisted); 1897, Bradford, in white metal, (39mm) by The Mint (BHM 3554) boxed; Burton-on-Trent, in white metal (39mm); Westminster, in bronze (35x35mm), includes rarities, some pierced at top and with ribbon or crown. First with edge knock, very fine - nearly uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $240
SOLD $320
Penny Postage Jubilee, 1890, in silver (65mm) by L.C.Lauer, obverse, bust of Sir Rowland Hill three quarters right, within branches, a Mulready envelope below, inscription around, reverse, bust of Queen Victoria left, crowned and veiled, within branches, a stamped Post Office Jubilee envelope below (BHM 3407, Eimer 1756). In contemporary case, edge bruise at 2 o'clock on reverse, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
Christian IX and Louise of Denmark, Visit to London 1893, in bronze (75mm) by F.Bowcher, obv. conjoined busts facing right, rev. figure of Londinia welcoming the visitors, issued by the Corporation of London, (Eimer 1783; BHM.3454). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee 1897, in silver (56mm) (BHM 3506, Eimer 1817). With case of issue, a few edge nicks, otherwise good very.
Estimate $70
SOLD $120
Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1897, in gilt white metal (51mm) by Bowcher (BHM 3512); in white metal (51mm) by Bowcher (BHM 3517); in white metal (45mm) by - (as BHM 3563); bronzed white metal (45mm) by Lewis (unlisted), all with brooch pin and ribbons; plus others in assorted shapes and sizes, mostly gilt, one enamelled, some with ribbons. Fine - extremely fine. (12)
Estimate $140
SOLD $120
Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1897, medallions and medalets in assorted shapes and sizes, mostly in white metal and gilt including (BHM 3536 in bronze, 3549 (2) in bronze and white metal, 3563, 3574, 3591 + 8 unlisted). Some holed or with loop mounts, fine - extremely fine. (14)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1897, medallions and medalets in assorted shapes and sizes, mostly in white metal, some in gilt including (BHM 3549 (2) bronze and white metal, 3563, 3580, 3591 (2) + 8 unlisted). Last four with loop mount, of the first nine only the second is not holed, fine - good very fine. (14)
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1897, in lead (78mm) obverse, bust left, crowned, veiled and draped, reverse, Britannia seated upon seashore holding radiant crown aloft, with British lion seated beside (BHM 3581, Eimer 1814); 1897, in copper plated lead (69mm) obverse, bust left, crowned, veiled and draped, legend around, reverse, inscription on map of the Colonies, around 'In Commemoration of the Longest Reign on Record' (BHM 3585). Edge bruises, second medal with verdigris spot at 2 o'clock on reverse, fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1897, assorted gilt medalets, in various shapes and sizes (10), also Ancient Order of Foresters, Juvenile Branch (2), in white metal and gilt (65mm) by George Tuttal/Regalia Dept/London (2), one with Queen Victoria 1837-1897 obverse. Fine - very fine. (12)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Queen Victoria, Jubilee medal, 1897; Edward VII, Coronation Medal, 1902; The Royal Anniversary medal, 1972, commemorating twenty five years of marriage between Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, issued by John Pinches, London; Elizabeth II, commemorative ingot, issued by Sandhill Bullion Ltd; Mary Rose, commemorative medal, in a Seaby case. The first very fine, others uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Army Temperance Association Medals, in silver, two types, one with pin back fitting and the other In Memory of Queen Victoria; Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, in silver, missing suspension; Liverpool County Council Attendance Medal with clasp, 1913-14, edge inscribed, 'A.E.Norris'; Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs medals, Lord Roberts Medal, scratched in obverse field 'Won by', also The Bell Medal, unnamed. Good - very fine. (6)
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Ireland, Orange Order badge, adopted by Eldon No.7 Lodge c1888, in enamel (32mm), pin back, features King William III (King Billy) on horse back and No Surrender 1688 - 1888 around the outer edge, reverse marked, 'By Appointment to H.R.H the Prince of Wales, Sharman. D. Neill Manufacturing Jewellers, 12 Donegall Place Belfast, Rd.93488'. Pin on back is broken, otherwise very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
The Churchill Centenary Medals, collection of 24 proof gold plated sterling silver medals (each 26g; 39mm; tot wt approx 20oz), each depicting a significant milestone in Churchill's life, housed in a dark blue leather album, issued by John Pinches, on behalf of the Churchill Centenary Trust, no.1668. Cover sticky, some medals with spots, otherwise FDC.
Estimate $400
SOLD $380
The Churchill Centenary Medals, collection of 24 proof sterling silver medals (each 26g; 39mm; tot wt approx 20oz), each depicting a significant milestone in Churchill's life, housed in a maroon leather album, issued by John Pinches, on behalf of the Churchill Centenary Trust. FDC.
Estimate $400
SOLD $380
The Kings and Queens of England, forty three first edition proof sterling silver medals (45mm; 1.25oz each) (tot wt 55oz), issued by Franklin Mint 1970-74. In large display book of issue, inside back cover of book with some paper loss at edges, medals FDC.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,050
The Kings and Queens of England, forty three first edition proof sterling silver medals (45mm; 1.25oz each) (tot wt 55oz), issued by Franklin Mint 1970-74. In large display book of issue, inside front cover of book with a few marks on one edge and foxing on interleave pages, medals FDC.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,050
Queens of the British Isles, Queen Elizabeth I - Queen Elizabeth II, proof set of nine medals in sterling silver (44.9g; 45mm) by The Birmingham Mint, over 12oz ASW. In timber case of issue, FDC.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
The Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and the Sea, Volumes 1 - IV, one hundred proof sterling silver medals (44mm; 40g each) (tot wt 128.61 oz), issued by John Pinches Medallists Ltd 1974. In large display books of issue including certificate with printed signature of Mountbatten of Burma, FDC. (100 in 4 books)
Estimate $2,400
SOLD $2,500