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Bradford Mechanics Institute Prize Medal, 1864, in silver (57mm), with suspension ring and loop, hallmarked for Birmingham 1862, maker H&T (Hilliard & Thomason), obverse, boar's head engraved at top, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded To/James A. Turner/For The Best Study/In Colour'. Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
Passed in
Reading Industrial Exhibition, 1865, in bronze (50mm), obverse, the Borough of Reading seal granted in 1566, reverse, Royal arms above a quote from Shakespeare, "From lowest place when worthy things proceed the place is honoured by the doer's deed", impressed on edge, 'John Sharp.' In original case, this damaged, medal with small edge bump on reverse, a few small spots of oxidation, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Richard Cobden, a Victorian 'Bois Durci' plaque (104mm), uniface, featuring Cobden's head left, with suspension loop for wall hanging. A few small chips at bottom edge, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Metropolitan Amateur Regatta, Thames Challenge Cup Senior Fours, Estd 1866, in silver (63mm), by Pinches, obverse, Neptune holding a paddle and reclining beside river, reverse, the Challenge Cup, unnamed. Hairlines and scuff marks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $120
London Exhibition of Fine Art, 1872, in white metal (30mm), by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, obverse, bust of Queen Victoria left, reverse, Exhibition Building and below, 'Struck In Exhibition M.D.CCC.LXII'; Yorkshire Exhibition, 1875, in brass (23mm) with suspension loop, obverse, conjoined heads of Duke of Edinburgh and wife right, reverse, 12-lines of text; Souvenir of British Empire Exhibition Wembley, 1924, in brass (24mm) (2, with suspension loop), obverse, Palace of Industry, reverse, 5-lines of text; Silver Jubilee Exhibition, Hyde Park, London, 1977, in cupro nickel (31mm) with scroll suspender, obverse, stylized crown, reverse, stylized exhibition site; also unidentified medal in bronze (29mm), obverse, facing female with images of industry behind, reverse, monogram initials, 'ASA' (? CASA). Fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Royal Society, Darwin Medal, 1882, in bronze (57mm), by Allan Wyon, (BHM 3136; Eimer 1686), obverse, bust of Darwin left, reverse, MDCCCIX/CAROLVS/DARWIN/MDCCCLXXXII within a wreath of plants identified by Darwin. In plastic case, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $360
Charles Darwin, 1809-1882, cast in bronze (95mm), obverse, bust of Darwin left, reverse, plain except for concave impression of Darwin's bust. Green verdigris colouring both sides, otherwise fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
International Inventions Exhibition, London 1885, in bronze (45mm) (BHM3198; Eimer 1715), by L.C.Wyon, obverse, Queen Victoria head left, reverse, the figures of Invention and Music holding a compass and a lyre, unnamed; Royal Jubilee Exhibition Manchester, 1887, in bronze (45mm), by Heaton, obverse, Queen Victoria head left, reverse, Exhibition Building, unnamed; another identical medal but in white metal. The last with scratches, otherwise good very fine - nearly uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London, 1886, in bronze (52mm) (BHM 3209; Eimer 1725), by L.C.Wyon, obverse, Albert Edward Prince of Wales bust left, reverse text inside wreath; Colonial and Indian Exhibition London Opened by the Queen, May 4th 1886, in bronze (40mm), obverse, bust of Queen Victoria left, reverse, text inside wreath. The second with some very minor edge bumps or nicks, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, 1886, silver fob/pendant (25x36mm), heart shaped with globe in centre featuring Pacific Ocean and bordering countries on one side and Indian Ocean and bordering countries, including Australia, on the other side, all ensigned by a crown, around the crown on the reverse, 'Cor.Unum.Via.Una' (one heart, one God); also commemorative medal of the same exhibition, 1886, in silver (26mm) with rope border fitted and brooch-pin fitting, the obverse featuring Prince Edward's head left and around, 'To Commemorate The Indian & Colonial Exhibition', reverse with 6-lines of text (see BHM3211 for reverse). Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
The Royal Horticultural Society, Sir Joseph Banks Medal, undated, in silver (37.5mm), (Brown 1041), unnamed; identical medals in bronze (4), inscribed to, (1) Provincial Show Liverpool/1886/Awarded To/Messenger & Co/For/Heating Small/Conservatories; (2) Mr W.S.Nisbet/1st Nov./1918; (3) Awarded By/Hindley/Allot.& Gdn.Assn./To/Mr. E.Hatton/1955; (4) Awarded By/St Mary Bourne/Horticultural Soc./1977. The first with some marks on edge of Banks' lower bust and hairlines and scuff marks on reverse, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
The Royal Horticultural Society, Sir Joseph Banks Medal, undated, in silver (37.5mm), (Brown 1041), unnamed; Hampshire Horticultural Society award medal, in bronze (41mm), by Ottley, obverse, seated lady with flowers around and behind a garden pergola, unnamed. Hairlines on first, dark tone spot and small edge nick, very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $80
Passed in
Gigantic Wheel Earls Court, 1897, in bronze (31.5mm), obverse, ferris wheel, reverse, 12-line specifications of the wheel; another dated 1901; and another dated 1906, the last two with maker, 'M.B.Ld' at date. The first fine, the last two with much mint red, extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $50
Passed in
City and Guilds of London Institute, Department of Technology, undated (1900), prize medal in silver (51mm) for Honours Technological Examination, (Eimer 1764), by L.C.Wyon, obverse, bust left of H.R.H. Prince of Wales, reverse, City of London arms above plaque, institute naming details around, edge inscribed 'Robert Benson Kirby, Watch & Clock making, 2nd Prize. 1900.'; award medal in gilt in two parts, both uniface (36x 4mm) and each with central stem which has been cut to remove it from a mounting board or plaque, the first part is the obverse, Automobile Club of Great Britain and Ireland and features Hancock's Infant 1830 steam car, the second part is the reverse which has a wreath and inside is inscribed, 'Speedometer Trials,/1906./Special Medal Awarded To/Mr R.B.Kirby,/For The Excellence Of Design,/Workmanship And Accuracy/Of The Speedometer/Entered By Him./March.1906.'. In unofficial case, the last two with some small edge nicks, otherwise very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Queen Victoria - Edward VII, mostly various coronation and jubilee issues, also noted Prussian medal for Battle of Rossbach, 1757. The last with poor colouring and needs expert cleaning. Poor - extremely fine. (25)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Queen Victoria - Edward VII, various issues, includes commemoratives as well as jubilee issues, some in silver, noted Diamond Jubilee issue in silver, 1897 (BHM 3549), also S.Plimsoll/Coffin Ship medal, 1875, in bronze and Grace Darling/R.N.L.I., 1974, in gilt. In 2x2 holders with details, poor - extremely fine. (22)
Estimate $130
SOLD $70
Queen Victoria - Elizabeth II, 1887 - 1988, includes commemoratives, coronations and jubilee issues, many in better condition, noted Diamond Jubilee issue in bronze, 1897 (BHM 3549), also Preston Guild merchant issue, 1902, in white metal in original box, another is a RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 Cunard Maiden Voyage medal, undated, appears to be silver (65mm). Fine - uncirculated. (16)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Queen Victoria, Old England For Ever!, in silver (19mm), holed and repaired; Elizabeth II Royal Visit, 1953, in bronze (36mm), ribbon loose on suspender; Princess Diana Memorial, 1972, in bronze (44mm); Wedding of Prince Andrew and Sara Ferguson, 1986, in gilt silver (23mm); QEII 40th Anniversary of Coronation set of two medals, 1993, in gilt (37mm), in timber frame under Perspex for wall hanging; KISS souvenir medal, undated, in gilt (37mm); British India, Army Temperance Association 6 Years sobriety cross in silvered bronze (39mm), with suspension; Peace Celebrations, Calcutta Schools, 1919, in bronze (30mm); South Africa, Visit of Their Majesties, 1947, in white metal (26mm), with suspension loop and ribbon; also five English coins including a 1911 florin. Good - uncirculated. (13 + set of 2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Edward VII Coronation, 1902, in gold (31mm; 17.2g) (BHM 3737; Eimer 1871). In case of issue, small (2mm) scratch in reverse field, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $900
SOLD $780
Coronation and Jubilee medals, 1911-1937, includes George V Coronation, 1911 (3), one in silver (31mm), two in bronze (both 51mm) (BHM 4022; Eimer 1922) (2) and (BHM 4035); George V and Queen Mary Jubilee, 1935, in silver (32mm) (BHM 4249; Eimer 2029); George VI Coronation, 1937, in bronze (44mm) (BHM 4308); also an empty Royal Mint envelope for Coronation Medal 1911, large bronze (this envelope marked and damaged). In official cases or packs of issue, uncirculated. (5 + envelope)
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Sinking of the S S Lusitania, 1915, in cast bronze (56mm), made in England with date 5 May 1915 (Eimer 1941A); International Council of Women Golden Jubilee, 1938, in silver (28mm),(cf Eimer 2053), with suspension loop, with attached pin back ribbon for wearing, obverse, female bust right with legend, 'Ishbel Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair', reverse, centre circle with details, 'I.C.W./C.I.F./1888/1938/I.F.B.', around the edge is a Latin legend; John Pinches, 125th Anniversary, 1965, in silvered bronze (43mm), with small box . The first with some areas of oxidation, otherwise fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
British Empire Exhibition, 1924, in bronze (51mm), (BHM 4193, Eimer 1987), by B.Mackennal, obverse, crowned and draped bust of George V left, reverse, stylized lion seated, behind is facade of Wembley Stadium, unnamed. Chocolate brown uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
British Empire Exhibition, 1924, in cupro nickel (28mm), (BHM 4194; Eimer 1991), by W.McMillan, obverse, head of Mercury left, reverse, ship docked beside a loading gantry; another identical but in bronze; Souvenir of British Empire Exhibition Wembley, undated (1924), in brass (24mm), with suspension loop, obverse, Palace of Industry, reverse, 5-lines of text; Historical Pageant Bradford, 1931, in white metal (31mm), with suspension loop, by Manoah P.Hodes Bradford, obverse, three circles with Church, machinery and sheep; also Crystal Palace, 1862, in bronze (22mm), obverse, Queen Victoria head left, reverse, Crystal Palace building, pierced hole at top. Fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
British Empire Exhibition, 1924, Commonwealth lapel badge, in gilt and enamel (32x41mm) and another (30x39mm), similar designs with Commonwealth countries named and moving indicator to highlight which is represented; The British Empire Exhibition Wembley 1924, Brown's Amusements One Coupon token in brass (32mm). Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
British Empire Exhibition, 1925, in bronze (51mm), (BHM 4203, Eimer 1997), by B.Mackennal, obverse, crowned and draped bust of George V left, reverse, three stylized figures standing facing right and holding objects symbolizing food, transport and housing, edge inscribed, 'Awarded To F.Simpson. For Agricultural Pictures. Wembley. 1923.' Chocolate brown uncirculated.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Masonic Lodge, Gibraltar RA Chapter No 561, Founder jewel in 9ct gold (approx 16.5g), obverse, enamel image of Gibraltar island, reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/MEXComp Edgar Browne/PZ.DG.IW/Founder of Gibraltar R.A.Chapter/No561 S.C/By Compns/As token of Esteem/1922-25'; also Royal Arch Sword Bearer jewel in silver and enamel, unnamed. One with case, very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $350
SOLD $200
National Pony Society, undated, in silver (44mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1927 by Mappin & Webb, with suspension and loop, obverse, group of horses in field with trees, reverse, polo player at full gallop and swinging at ball, reverse inscribed, 'Mr. J.H.Johnson's/Ouston Model 1215/London Show 1928'. Fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Westerley Road Club, shield shaped award fob in silver and enamel (29x31mm), with suspension ring, obverse, a winged cycle wheel in the centre with the name above and below in enamelled scrolls, reverse inscribed, 'Tricycle/50 Miles Time Trial/15.9.29/H.A. Payne/2H.35M.24S'; Hereford Regatta,1935, in bronze (39mm), obverse, wreath and inside inscribed, 'Hereford Regatta/1935/Senior Eights/The First/Eight Oared Race/On The Wyee/Competition', reverse, plain. The first nearly extremely fine, the second very fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Railway passes, 1920s, Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, 'free pass', in silver (25x32mm), with suspension loop, obverse, company coat of arms and roses, reverse, wreath of roses and company initials, 'L & Y/R' and across the middle in a plain panel in blue, 'T A KENYON/204'; London - Midland Scottish Railway, gold pass, in gilt (29mm), with suspension loop, obverse, voided sections and in centre is company coat of arms, reverse, in a plain centre panel in blue, 'T.A. Kenyon' and in a small disc at bottom in blue, '60'; North Eastern Railway Company, 'free pass', in ivory (29mm) with silver edge banding, obverse, company coat of arms, reverse, 'Mr. T.A. Kenyon, M.B.E./L & Y. Rly'. Fine - very fine and a scarce group to one person. (3)
Estimate $400
SOLD $240
George V and Queen Mary, Silver Jubilee 1910 - 1935, uniface medallion of the official design (BHM 4249) in silvered metal (13cm), with bracket on reverse for use as a mantle stand or for wall hanging, reverse marked, 'Produced By/Courtesy Of The/Royal Mint/This Being The Design/Of/Official Manufacture'. Much of silver finish aged or missing, otherwise very fine and unusual.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30