Catalogue
William III, Coronation Festival at the Hague, 1689, in silver (33mm) by ?, struck for distribution on the day of the Coronation. Obv. Shield of William III as Prince of Orange, around BRITTAN. LIBER. RELIG. IUSTIT. LEG. VIND. M.D.C.L.XXXIX. Rev. armed female figure leans on a bible placed on an altar, around HANC TUEMUR HAC NITIMUR. (MI.677/53; Van Loon III 389). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
William and Mary, c1689 in silver (22mm) by J. or N.Roettier, obv. bust of William, GVILIELMVS III DEI GRA, rev. bust of Mary, MARIA II DEI GRA, (Eimer 319; MI.693/88); Mary as Regent 1690, in bronze (49mm) by J. or N.Roettier, obv. bust of Mary MARIA II DG MAG BR FR ET HIB REGINA, rev. moon and stars over landscape, VELVT INTER IGNES LVNA MINORES (Eimer 320; MI.704/111); and two Nuremburg counters of William and Mary by Lauffer (MI.679/56 and MI.692/85). The first extremely fine, others good very fine. (4)
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Peace of Ryswick, 1697, in brass (26mm), by Christian Wermuth, obv. Imperial eagle and five shields, PAX GERMAN GALL HISPAN ANGL SABAVD BELGICA, rev. Palace and gardens of Ryswick, VILLA REGIS RISVICANA , THEATRVM PACIS MDCIIIC, (MI.171/456); Prince James 1697, in bronze (25mm), by N.Roettier, obv. bust of James, rev. exploding mine (Eimer 375, MI.194/502). The first good very fine and very rare, the second very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Anne, Cities Captured by Duke of Marlborough 1703, in bronze (42mm), by J. Croker, obv. bust of Anne, ANNA DG MAG BR FRA ET HIB REGINA, rev. kneeling female presents three keys to Marlborough on horseback, SINE CLADE VICTOR, in ex. CAPTIS BONNA HVO LIMBVRGO, (Eimer 400; MI.246/35). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Anne, Capture of Gibraltar and Naval Engagement off Malaga 1704, in bronze (40mm), by J.Croker, obv. bust of Anne, rev. Neptune offers crown to Britannia, (Eimer 410; MI.266/64); Attempted Invasion of Scotland 1708, in bronze (40mm) by J.Croker, obv. bust of Anne, rev. Britannia protects Scotia from French fleet (Eimer 430; MI.316/141). Very fine, the first lightly pitted. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
Anne, Union of England and Scotland, 1707 in silver (26mm) by J.Crocker (Eimer 424; MI.ii, 295,110). Toned, good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
George I, Battle of Sheriffmuir 1715, in bronze (45mm), by J.Croker, obv. bust of George GEORGIVS D G MAG BR FR ET HIB REX F D, rev. Victory pursues fleeing cavalry, PERJURII ULTRIX, in ex. AD DVNBLAINVM 13 NOV 1715, (Eimer 475; MI.434/33). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $380
William Wake, Archbishop of Canterbury 1725, in bronze (42mm), by J.Dassier, dedicatory medal for series of Protestant Reformers, obv. bust of Wake in clerical robes, rev. legend, (Eimer 500; MI.462/73). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Jacobites, Legitimacy of the Succession of Prince Charles and Prince Henry, circa 1731, in bronze (42mm), by O.Hamerani, obv. bust of Prince Charles, MICAT INTER OMNES, rev. bust of Prince Henry, ALTER AB ILLO, with edge lettering, DIE XXX1 DECEMBR MDCCXX EXTVLIT OS SACRVM COELO, (Eimer 521; MI.492/34). Good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $360
Martin Folkes, 1740, (antiquarian and scientist), in bronze (54mm), by J.Dassier, obv. bust facing right, rev. legend in ornamental device, (Eimer 556; MI.558/185). Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
Passed in
John Milton Memorial, struck circa 1740, in bronze (42 mm), by J.Dassier, obv. bust of Milton, rev. Adam and Eve under a tree, (Eimer 254; MI.564/229); Monument to John Milton 1737, in bronze (52mm), by John Tanner, obv. bust of Milton, rev. legend in 11 lines (Eimer 542; MI.524/83). Extremely fine and very fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $230
Lord Carteret, 1st Earl Granville, 1744, in bronze (55mm), by J.Dassier, obv. bust facing right, rev. legend in ornamental device, (Eimer 584; MI.586/228). Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
Passed in
Carlisle Taken, 1745, in brass (34mm), obv. bust of Duke of Cumberland, rev. Duke on horseback escorting captured Highlanders (Eimer 599; MI.605/262); Battle of Culloden, in brass (42mm), obv. Duke on horseback, rev. battle scene (Eimer 605; MI.612/277). Very fine and fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Prince Charles, the Young Pretender 1745, in gilt bronze (41 mm) by C.Roettier, obv. bust of Charles, CAROLUS WALLIAE PRINCEPS 1745, rev. Britannia welcomes approaching fleet, AMOR ET SPES, (Eimer 595; MI.600/251). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
William IV, of Orange appointed Stadholder, 1747, in silver (45mm), by M.Holtzhey, obv. facing busts of William of Orange and Princess Anne of Britain, WILH CAR HENR FRIS PRINC AVR ET ANNA MAG BRIT, rev. wreath of orange and oak, WILH CAR HENR FRISO DICTATOR PERPETVVS CREATVS XXV APRIL MDCCXLVII, symbolizing political and matrimonial links between House of Orange and Britain, (MI.627/314). Good very fine.
Estimate $350
Passed in
George II, Prosperity after Peace of Aix-La-Chapelle, 1750, in bronze (55mm), by J.Dassier, obv. bust facing left, rev. Britannia seated on seashore with Mercury pours from cornucopia, (Eimer 630; MI.658/363). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Elizabeth Claypole, Memorial Medal (2nd daughter of Oliver Cromwell), in gilt bronze (34mm) by J.Kirk, struck circa 1750, obv. bust of Claypole right, rev. legend in wreath (Eimer 197, MI.430/75). Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Marriage of George III, 1761, in brass (26mm), (Eimer 691; BHM.17); medalets by J.Kirk 1773-4, (26mm), George II, George III, Queen Charlotte, Duke of Gloucester, Marquis of Granby, (BHM.166, 167, 168, 169, 190); Blockade of Gibraltar 1783, in bronze (33mm), Dutch issue (Eimer 800). Generally good very fine or better, the last only fine. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Mayor of Plymouth Presentation Medal, 1803, in gilt silver (53mm), obv. Arms within wreath, USURPATIONE DEPRESSI LEGIBUS RESTITUTI 17 MARCH 1803, rev. legend in 15 lines, 'the freemen of Plymouth request your wearing this medal to be returned at the expiration of your mayoralty in honorable token of that inestimable branch of the British constitution trial by jury by whose verdict their right to elect a chief magistrate for the borough was restored after having been unjustly witheld for upwards of three centuries', not in BHM, in original red leather case. Extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $400
Passed in
Thomas Coram, Foundling's Friend Memorial 1805, in gilt bronze (38mm), by J.Porter, obv. facing bust, rev. legend 'foundling hospital instituted 17th October 1739 Thomas Coram founder', (Eimer 972; BHM.571). Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
Passed in
George III 50 Year Jubilee, 1809, in white metal (52mm) by P.Wyon, obv. bust of George facing left, rev. Angel seated on clouds, (BHM.652), in original red leather case. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
A group of medals, 1809-1902, in white metal, including George III, Jubilee, 1809 (BHM 653); Liverpool Fancy Fair, 1849 (BHM 2360); Crystal Palace, 1852 (BHM 2508); Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester, 1857 (BHM 2609); International Exhibition, 1862 (BHM 2728); Sunday Schools Centenary, 1880 (BHM 3088)(2); George Stevenson Centenary, 1881 (BHM 3096, Eimer 1681a); Scottish Volunteer Review, 1881 (BHM 3100); National Armada Commemoration, Plymouth, 1888 (unlisted); Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1897 (BHM 3514); Edward VII, Coronation, 1902 (BHM 3797) includes rarities. Some holed at top, poor - good very fine. (12)
Estimate $180
SOLD $240
Calculator for Receipt and Bill Stamps, circa 1830, in bronze (38mm), by T.W.Ingram, Birmingham, obv. used to calculate the duty payable for Bill or Note transactions in different value ranges, rev. similar table for Receipt stamps. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
New Channel to Newport, Opened 1831, in bronze (51mm) by Ottley, obv. a view of the shipping channel, rev. fully rigged ship, (Eimer 1242; BHM.1549). Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Testamental Truths, 1835, set of 24 medals, in brass (28mm) by E. Thomason, each with a Bible quotation on the obverse and reverse, and the lid only of the brass tube which originally contained the medals with the design of an open Bible and the legend 'testamental truths', (BHM.1700). Extremely fine. (24 + lid)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Queen Victoria, Visit to the City of London, 1837, in bronze (61mm) by J.Barber, obverse, bust left, reverse, Victoria seated beneath a canopy welcomed by the Lord Mayor, City Arms above (BHM 1772, Eimer 1303). Areas of corrosion on obverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $120
Buildings, St Paul's Cathedral, London, undated (2), in white metal (60mm) by Davis (unlisted) cased, and gilt (32mm) (BHM 2378); Birmingham Town Hall, 1837, in white metal (51mm) by Davis (BHM 1754) cased; new Houses of Parliament, 1847, in white metal (43mm) by Davis; Leeds Town Hall, 1858, in white metal (36mm) by Ottley (BHM 2644); Sheffield Town Hall, 1897, in silver (45mm) by Sheffield Goldsmiths Coy (unlisted) in red leather case of issue. Second last pierced at top, very good - nearly uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $180
SOLD $150
Royal Visits, Queen Victoria to Guildhall, 1837, in white metal (33mm) by Davis (unlisted); Manchester, 1851 (52mm) by Allen & Moore (BHM 2415); Birmingham, 1858 (45mm) by J.Moore (BHM 2614); also visit of Louis Philippe I of France to Great Britain, 1844, in bronze (39mm) by Allen & Moore (BHM 2150); Victor Emmanuel of Sardinia visit to England, 1855, in white metal (42mm) by Pinches (BHM 2566); Emperor Napoleon III visit to England, 1855 (2), white metal (39mm) by Allen & Moore (BHM 2563), in white metal (42mm) by Pinches (BHM 2564 in Pinches & Co, circular brass case); Duchess of Teck visit to Tunbridge Wells, 1896, in white metal (39mm) by Sale (unlisted) includes rarities. First, fifth and last medals holed at top, nearly very fine - good extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $180
SOLD $250
Queen Victoria, 1837-1901, assorted medalets in various metals, including Princess Victoria, 1837 (BHM 1747); Visit to London, 1837 (BHM 1782); Accession of the Duke of Cumberland, 1837 (BHM 1785); Coronation, 1838 (BHM 1827, 1828 + variant, 1839, 1858, 1861); Marriage, 1840 (BHM 1937); Queen Victoria, 1843 (BHM 2092); Royal Exchange Re-Opening, 1844 (BHM 2175); Exhibition, 1851 (BHM 2455); Visit to Paris, 1855 (unlisted); Jubilee, 1887 (5 unlisted); Jubilee, 1897 (BHM 3506 in silver (26mm), 3566, 3599 + six unlisted); jeton (19mm); Memoriam, 1901, with enamelled reverse; Victoria 1837-1901, in silver (37mm) struck in 1977. Some pierced at top, last medalet proof, others fine - nearly FDC. (31)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Queen Victoria, Coronation, 1838, a group of medals, mostly in white metal, including (BHM 1801 in bronze, 1807, 1821, 1824, 1832 with gilt pin backed crown suspended on loop mount, 1849, 1850) includes some rarities. All holed at top, very good - nearly extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $180
SOLD $160