Catalogue
Antarctic medals, Great Britain, Royal Geographic Society, The Scott Memorial Medal, cast copy in bronze (54mm) (BHM 4101; Eimer 1933), by F.Bowcher, obverse, bust of Captain Scott, reverse, five members of the 1910-13 expedition on skis trekking right; USA, Antarctica Service Medal with riband bar (est'd 1960 for service from 1946 on) in plastic case; USSR, 30th Anniversary of Antarctic Treaty, 1991, in bronze (65mm), obverse, two penguins, ship, aircraft, snow mobile, sheds, all in Antarctic setting, below XXX above map of Antarctic, reverse, dove of peace with NATO symbol above and around in Russian language the names of signatories to treaty, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Great Britain, Norway, New Zealand, USSR, USA, France, Chile, South Africa and Japan, with issue box. The first poor, the rest uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $140
Fiji, prototype medal (?), no suspension, obverse features the same design as the Meritorious Service Award Medal, the reverse which is upset 180 degrees features a kneeling native warrior with spear and the obverse and reverse have the same edge pattern. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
France, A.H.Costentin of Tourville, 1823, in bronze (41mm), by Pingret, obverse, bust of Costentin left, reverse, 9-lines of French text; another undated in bronze (41.5mm), with same obverse but reverse with the French cruiser 'Tourville' steaming right; Souvenir of the War Against Prussia, 1870, in bronze (46.5mm), arrival at Lyon of Dictator Gambetta; Lycee Bonaparte (College Bourban), prize medal in bronze (41mm), inscribed to Rondineau for Rhetoric Class, 2nd place in new French speech, 1860. Very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
France, Gold Medal to Aucher Bros, undated, uniface promotional checks in gilt bronze (50mm) (2), one with legend, 'Londres Paris' at top and 'Sydney Melbourne' at bottom, the other with legend, '14 Medailles - Expositions Univlle De Londres - Nationales Paris'. The first with edge bump, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
France, Thomas Cook & Son Geography prize medal, undated (pre 1905), in bronze (50mm), by Alphee Dubois and H.Dubois. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
France, French Foreign Office medal, (1925), in bronze (64mm), by Daniel Dupuis, obverse, bust of female right with branch of laurel woven through hair, reverse, plain except for legend and inscribed, 'A/Monsieur Pierre Herry/Le 11 Juin 1925'; Alliance Francaise, (1934), teacher's service award in silver (50mm), by Daniel Dupuis, obverse, female teacher seated with student children around, reverse, open book with laurel branch behind, on the book is a panel inscribed, 'Pierre Herry/Sydney/1934'. In cases of issue, nearly uncirculated; uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $120
France, Ministry of Youth and Sports medal, undated, in bronze (66mm), by P.Pradeilhes, unnamed. In case of E.Bouillot, Paris, extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Germany, Frankfurter Tennis Klub 1914, 29 Juli 1930, in silvered bronze (45x72mm), by Jorgum & Tretz, obverse, male tennis player serving from baseline, reverse, plain, unnamed. In a case, toned, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
India, The Martiniere College - Lucknow medal, undated (late 1800s), in silver (38mm), by Magha, (Puddester 836.2.1), with suspension ring and loop, obverse, bust of General Martin to right, around 'LABORE ET CONSTANTIA' (By Toil and Perseverance), reverse, around 'LA MARTINIERE COLLEGE, LUCKNOW', in centre, 'PRESENTED TO'. Small dig in obverse field, toned, nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
Passed in
Netherlands, Friesche Maatschappij Van Landbouw (Frisian Society of Agriculture), Sneek, 1870, in silver (48.5mm), obverse, arms of West Friesland in a wreath, reverse inscribed, 'Aan (to)/Mr E. Jongsma/ sedert de oprigting (since its foundation)/ Algemeene Secretaris - Penningmeester (General Secretary - Treasurer). Hairlines, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
New Caledonia, and Dependencies, (1877), Noumea presentation medal in bronze (51mm), by J.Lagrange, reverse inscribed, 'A/Mr. Carter/1877'. Some small digs on reverse, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Russia, Grand Duke Svyatoslav of Kiev, undated portrait series issue (c1783-96), in bronze (78mm), obverse, helmeted, bearded bust of Svyatoslav wearing armour and facing right, reverse, angelic figure with horn in right hand and wreath in left hand, above fields with building at rear, 'He raises the honour of the State'. Scarce, but many dig marks in obverse field, otherwise fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Sri Lanka, Henerat(h)goda Agri-Horticultural & Industrial Show, award fob medal, undated, in silvered bronze (33x41mm), obverse, workers in rural setting, one ploughing field, reverse, 'Awarded/To', unnamed. Toned, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $80
Sweden, 25th Anniversary of invention of AB Separator, 1883-1908, in silver (61mm) and another (50mm), by Erik Lindberg, obverse, busts of Gustaf De Laval & John Bernstrom facing right, reverse, Science attended by Mercury, the name of the continents around the top. The smaller medal in case and with some digs on obverse, both with small edge nicks, otherwise fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
USA, Washington before Boston Medal, 1776, 1970 restrike by Paris Mint, in bronze (68mm), by Du Vivier; Thomas Jefferson Peace and Friendship Medal, 1801, in bronze (76mm); another identical but smaller (33mm); Calvin Coolidge Inaugurated 1923 & 1925, issued 1928, in gilt bronze (76mm). The last with much loss of gilt, otherwise very fine - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $60
Passed in
USA, The America's Cup Challenge, 1977, set of two medals in sterling silver (35mm; each guaranteed to be one ounce), by The Springfield Mint. In case of issue with certificate, uncirculated. (set of 2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
World medals, France, Capture of the Franche-Comte, 1674, a 1967 replica in bronze (71mm), by Molart, obverse, bust of Louis XIV to right, reverse, Louis riding in a triumphal quadriga to right and below shields and arms of the conquered cities; Francois Robichon of The Guerniere, Esquire of the King, 1687-1751, a 1970 replica in bronze (67.5mm), by Bouchard, obverse, bust of Robichon left, reverse, Robichon on horse standing on back legs to left; Netherlands, Municipal Medal for Civil Servants of The Hague, in bronze (80mm), by D.Bus, obverse, inside a fenced area is a woman holding a shield with city coat of arms, behind a pollarded tree, and below and at side are the Knight's Hall and St James Church, reverse, a centre diamond within a wreath, inscribed, 'J.J.de Vos/1906-1946. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
World medals, Great Britain, Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners Royal Benevolent Society, 1855, in white metal (31mm), by J.Davis (BHM 2575) (2, one heavily age effected and the other with '85' scratched onto obverse); temperance medals, undated (WWI) (2, one gilt and one silvered) (19mm), obverse, head of George V left with legend, 'Follow The King Abstain For National Efficiency', reverse, 'Britian/Is Fighting/Germany Austria/And Drink/And The Worst Of/These Is Drink/Lloyd George'; Walker & Hall Sheffield Souvenir, undated, in gilt bronze (21x29mm, oval), with suspension ring and loop; also Germany, Weltspartag (World Savings Day), 1959, in gilt bronze (33mm); Hong Kong Surgical Forum, 1983, award medal in bronze (53mm), by Jorge Coelho, unnamed; gold coloured metal tag (32x57mm) for Cunard World Cruise, Queen Elizabeth 2 Great Tides of Civilizations, 1999. Poor - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
World medals, France, Verdun Medal 1916, in bronze 'The Prudhomme' version, an unofficial medal in bronze for soldiers in the Battle of Verdun, with suspension ring and loop; Great Britain, Victory/Trafalgar, 1805, in bronze 28mm), issued 1905, Presented by British & Foreign Sailors Society (BHM 3924); Souvenir of Egypt, Year 1914-15, medalet in bronze (23mm), obverse, crossed flags of British Royal Standard and Sultanate of Egypt, reverse, sphinx and pyramids. Fine - extremely fine, the second with most mint red. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
World medals, France, Souvenir of ascension to summit of Eiffel Tower, (1889), in bronze 41mm); another identical in silvered bronze; Austria, WWI fund raising fob (Militantium Necessitatibus - Campaigning Needs), 1914, in bronze (19x30mm), with suspension ring; Belgium, Universal Exposition of Anvers, 1885, in bronze (30mm); Belgium, 'For The Soldier's Child', 1914, King Albert I & Queen Elisabeth WWI propaganda medal in bronze (32mm). Fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
World medals, Canada, Edmonton Commonwealth Games, 1978, in gilt bronze (32mm); Germany, Leipzig, 100th Anniversary of German Naturalist Society, 1922, in Meissen porcelain (42mm); Malaysia, World Expo '88, Malaysian Pavilion, in Selangor pewter (25mm) (2, on cards of issue (C.1988/22); Mexico 70, Football World Cup, Uwe Seeler, by Shell, in cupro nickel (29mm). Uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
World medals, Canada, Ontario, Fort William, undated, in bronze (33x37mm), with suspension lug; International Co-Operation Year, 1965, in bronze (40mm); China, People's Republic, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall at Guangzhou set of two gilt medals in Chinese silk decorated case with certificate; France, Louis XIV Capture of the Thirty Towers, 1644, in bronze (41mm), a modern restrike by Paris Mint; athletics prize medal, undated, in bronze (57x49mm), in case of issue by H.Teterger, Paris; Germany, Kuerschner E.V., Honorable Award, News Exhibition Leipzig, undated, in silvered bronze (45mm), holed for suspension; Netherlands, Rijksmuseum, copy of Schouburgh medal, 1645, appears to be silver (34x41mm), in case; Norway, Frankrigshjaelpen (Catholic Charity Organisation), Paris to Copenhagen 9 Nov 1945, in bronze (30mm); USA, Boy Scouts of America 50 Years, 1960, in silver (30mm), in maker's packet of issue; Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, 1915, plastic pass (37x40mm); Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, undated, in bronze (39mm). Poor - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
World sports medals, France, Whitbread Round The World Race, 1973-4, in bronze (38mm), reverse inscribed, 'Cape Town/Sydney Leg/1973/Kriter'; Nice Golf Club, undated, in silver (39mm), hallmarked for maker, Mappin & Webb, unnamed; Great Britain, London & District Weight Lifting League, (1968), in silver (30mm), reverse inscribed, 'C Division/Champions 1968/Gifford Barbell/Club/A.Ferridge'; Table Tennis prize medal, undated, in bronze (31mm), unnamed. Very fine - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
World medallist's, includes, HME Presses, Cincinnati, USA, International Exhibition Birmingham 1978; Perfection Plate, Revesby, NSW, Australia; Sheridan's, Western Australia (3, two types); Taylor & Challen, Birmingham, England (4, three types); W.J.Taylor, Holborn, London, England (2, different); D.Uhlhorn, Cologne, coining presses, Second Exhibition of the Industries of All Nations, London, 1862. In 2x2 holders, fine - uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $60
SOLD $30