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Belgium, International Exposition Bruxelles, 1897, in bronze (69mm), by Jul.Lagae (Scult) and Wolfers (Fect), obverse, central figure of Minerva extending her arms to embrace a male figure at left with an anvil and hammer to represent industry and a female figure at right holding a cornucopia to represent agriculture, reverse, Belgian royal arms supported by two lions with crown above and space below for recipient's name, unnamed; Liege, Saint Servais College, musical prize winner, 1909, in gilt bronze (55mm), named to 'Simoni Vatriquant'. Nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
China, Voyage of the Junk Keying, 1848, in white metal (45 mm) by T.Halliday (BHM.2315), obverse view of starboard. side of junk with sails set on three masts, reverse details of voyage in 16 lines. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $460
China, Voyage of the Junk Keying, 1848, in white metal (45 mm) by T.Halliday (BHM.2318), obverse view of starboard side of junk with sails set on one mast, reverse details of voyage in 15 lines. Brilliant extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $610
China, Voyage of the Junk Keying, 1848, in white metal (45 mm) by T.Halliday (BHM --), obverse view of starboard side of junk with sails set on three masts (as BHM.2315), reverse details of voyage in 15 lines (as BHM.2317), this combination of dies not listed in BHM. Good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
China, Voyage of the Junk Keying, 1848, in white metal (26 mm) by T.Halliday (BHM.2322), obverse view of starboard side of junk with sail set on main mast only, reverse details of voyage in 10 lines. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $280
China, Voyage of the Junk Keying, 1848, in white metal (26 mm) by T.Halliday (BHM.2323), obverse view of starboard side of junk with sails set on three masts, reverse details of voyage in 10 lines. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $320
China, United Nations, proof silver medal commemorating visit of President Nixon to Peking China, 24th February 1972, obv. facing busts of Nixon & Chou, rev. Mao and United Nations Building. FDC.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
France, J.S.Bailly, Mayor of Paris 1789, in bronze (42mm) by Duvivier, obv. bust right, rev. legend in wreath (Hennin 37); Revolutionary Confederation July 14th 1790 in gilt bronze (35mm) by Gatteaux, obv. figures and altar, rev. legend in wreath (Hennin 142); Memorial to Glorious Commune 1792, in bronzed white metal (42mm) by Duvivier, obv. figure of Liberty, rev. legend in wreath (Hennin 364); Revolution 1793, in gilt bronze (40x32mm) by Maurisset, obv. Liberty standing on altar, rev. ACTIONDE LA LOI TRIB NAL D'APPEL (Hennin -); Jacques Rousseau buried in Pantheon 1794, in bronze (36mm), obv. bust left, rev. legend (Hennin 639). Very fine or better. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
France, Napoleonic, French Army passes St. Bernhard and Battle of Marengo 1800, in bronze (41mm), by Dubois, obv. Victory crossing the Alps, rev. ring of keys symbolizing the fortresses captured, (Bramsen 37), plain edge original striking. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $300
France, Napoleonic, Coronation of Napoleon 1804, in bronze (41mm), by Droz, obv. bust of Pius VII, rev. Notre Dame cathedral, (Bramsen 350), plain edge original striking. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
France, Napoleonic, Crossing of the Rhine at Mayence 1806, in bronze (41mm) by Droz, obv. bust of Napoleon, rev. Napoleon and troops crossing bridge, (Bramsen 536), plain edge original striking. Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $250
France, Societe Philomathique de Bordeaux, XII General Exhibition, 1862, Member of Jury medal in bronze (67mm), maker's mark 'Edit. Paris', obverse, arms of Bordeaux with seated lion below, reverse, 'Membre/Du/Jury/1862' in central circle, inside wreath; Centennial Exposition, 1889, in bronze (68.5mm), by Alphee Dubois, obverse, President Carnot bust left, reverse, 20-line inscription for the inauguration and listing government officials; International Exposition, Lyon, 1900, award medal in gilt bronze (67mm), by Henri Naude, obverse, Fame blowing horn to right with seated naked boy below, legend, 'La Renommee Proclame Le Merite', reverse, lady seated on edge of plaque for inscribing recipient's name (unnamed); Exposition Universelle Internationale, Paris 1900, for Exercices Pysiques Et Sports, commemorative remembrance medal (struck c1970) in bronze (80mm), by V C Chaplain, obverse, allegorical figures above Paris, reverse, Marianne wearing Phrygian cap, at side a tree and in the distance Paris. Very fine - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $200
France, Treasures of the Louvre, The Conservateurs' Collection of fifty first edition proof sterling silver medals (45mm; 1.25oz each) (tot wt 62.5oz), issued by Franklin Mint 1971-75. In large display book of issue, FDC.
Estimate $1,100
SOLD $1,200
Germany, Berlin Honours von Blucher, Commander at Waterloo, 1816, in brass (78mm), by Konig and Schinkel, obv. bust of Blucher facing left, rev. St.Michel slaying a dragon, (Bramsen 1787). Cast, good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Holy Roman Empire, Joseph I Visit to Landau, 1704, in bronze (46mm) by G.Hautsch, obv. bust of Joseph facing right, rev. Hercules driving away his enemy; Coronation of Leopold II in Prague 1791, in white metal with copper plug (48mm), obv. bust left, rev. altar with crown and sceptres. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
Passed in
India, Calcutta International Exhibition, 1883-84, award medals (2) in silver and bronze (51mm), obverse Gothic style bust left, reverse, open wreath, uninscribed. Second medal with some spotting and edge bruises, good very fine - nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $240
Italy, Napoleon saved from Elba, 1814-1815 in gold (.750 fine with hallmark). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Italy, Vatican, set of three Papal souvenir medals, undated, in gold (18ct; 8.18g), silver (.925; 7.94g) and bronze (each 26mm). In suede leather cover with certificate of purchase on 5/6/1982, uncirculated.
Estimate $350
SOLD $280
Pacific Ocean islands, The Dawn of the New Millennium Eyewitness Commemorative Medal Collection, set of three proof sterling silver medals, 2000, by Franklin Mint, featuring Balleny Islands, Millennium Island and Pitt Island. In timber presentation case with certificate, FDC.
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
South Africa, Jan Van Riebeeck Tercentenary, 1952, set of three medals in gold (15ct; 18.8g), silver (17.1g) and bronze, in South African Mint case of issue, affixed on the lid is a silver plaque inscribed, 'S.A.Tercentenary/International Stamp Exhibition/Cape Town 1952/G.L.Pilkington/Niger Coast'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $700
SOLD $570
South Africa, The Medallic History of South Africa, sixty gilt silver (.925 fine) medals (36.78g each) on four timber display trays, case absent. Uncirculated. (60)
Estimate $950
SOLD $1,400
Switzerland, Roman History Series, c1740, Numa Pompilius in silver (32mm) by J.Dassier, obv. bust facing right, rev. Numa addressing crowd. Good very fine, rare in silver.
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
USA, The Fifty-State Bicentennial Medal Collection, fifty first edition proof sterling silver medals (39mm; 1.04oz) (tot wt 52oz), issued by Franklin Mint 1976. In large display book of issue, FDC.
Estimate $900
SOLD $1,000
USA, The National Governor's Conference Official Bicentennial Medals Collection, fifty first edition proof sterling silver medals (39mm; 0.61oz) (tot wt 35.5oz), each medal in a First day of Issue envelope postmarked at the relevant state capital, issued by Franklin Mint 1976. In large display book of issue, some age tone marks on envelopes, medals FDC.
Estimate $600
SOLD $600
USA, Presidents, in bronze (41) in display album with booklet; Militaria, set of 75 postcards depicting dress uniforms from early 1900s in album. Uncirculated. (116)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
USA, Washington silver quarter dollars, large coin replicas. In packs of issue, uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $700
SOLD $1,000
Asia, San Bao (3 jewels) Buddhism disciple's medals, undated, in silver (24mm) with suspension loop, obverse with lotus in centre (symbolic of compassion, wisdom, love) and Manji lucky symbol (not a swastika) at base, reverse with female Buddha having multi faces and many arms. Two medals need suspension loop re-soldered to medal, otherwise very fine. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $100
World medals, Australia, Silver Jubilee Visit sterling silver medallic postal cover, 1977, in folder pack, also Indian Pacific 30th Anniversary 1970-2000, in bronze (50mm), in case; Cook Islands, first day of issue cover with proof sterling silver twenty five dollars, 1977, in folder pack; International Society of Postmasters, sterling silver medallic first day covers, Republic of China, 1980, Netherlands, 1976, USA, 1976; Official Postmasters of America, sterling silver medallic first day covers, Employees of the US Postal Service, 1973 (2 different); USA, Antietam Battlefield commemorative, undated, in bronze (44mm), on card. Uncirculated - FDC. (9)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
World medals and lapel badges, includes Australia, Highland Society of N.S.W. 1911-12 member's badge, no.753; Australasian Medical Congress, Sydney 1955, 9th Session, brooch-backed name tag with uniface medal (27mm) suspended below; The Eventide Homes lapel badge by Angus & Coote, Sydney; ESU enamel and silver lapel badge (15mm) by Angus & Coote (union badge?); Austria, F.Baumer, Glock brand fruit factory advertising medal in bronze (19mm), 19th century, with suspension loop (nearly Unc); Great Britain, The Pier Weston Super-Mare, silver uniface advertising medal (16mm) with suspension loop ; S.S. Pericles enamel and gilt brooch; advertising token for Regina Queen of Pens, 1911, in brass (21mm); George V imitation sovereign in brass with suspension ring; George V Coronation medal, 1911, in bronze (22mm), another similar (18mm), both holed for suspension; Diana Princess of Wales 1961-1997 medal (37mm) in sterling silver, the obverse enamelled with her image and the reverse features St George and the dragon, cased; Ireland, City of Dublin First International Exhibition, 1907, in bronze (23mm); New Zealand, ARL Auckland Rugby League lapel pin; also a colourful, painted bird brooch in tin. Fine - nearly uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
World medals, Austria, Francis I, 1804, in silver (25mm); Canada, Royal Canadian Mint, souvenir in bronze (35mm); Germany, Koln Cathedral, 1842 in white metal (50mm); Great Britain, Prince Regent, 1789 in copper (26mm), George III period, Thomason Metallic Vase medal, in bronze (53mm), George Canning, 1826, Great Men Series, by A.J.Stothard, in bronze (62mm) (BHM 1256), Baptist Mission Centenary, 1892 in white metal (44mm), Duke & Duchess of York, Glasgow visit, 1897 in white metal (42mm), Edward VII, proclaimed King, 1901 in white metal (38mm), Drill medal, in bronze (39mm), Worcesterhire County Council, school attendance, 1904-5, bronze (38mm) (2), Battle of Trafalgar Centennary, 1905, in aluminium (24mm), Astor County, shooting medal, bronze (38mm), London County Council, school attendance, 1908-09 in bronze (39mm), Royal Mint, London, souvenir in bronze (36mm), Prince Charles Investiture, 1969 in bronze (32mm); Jamaica, 1966 Commonwealth Games, in bronze (53mm); New Caledonia, sports medal, 1972, in bronze (40mm); Solomon Islands, 50th Anniversary Guadalcanal, 1992 in bronze (36mm); South Africa (Natal) Coronation, 1902 in silver (28mm); Spain, 1905 in silver (18mm); Sweden, science academy, 1815, in silver (31mm); USA, Las Vegas dollar, c1990s, silvered (39mm); Vatical, Papal Seal medal, silvered (38mm). Fine - uncirculated. (25)
Estimate $400
SOLD $400