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France, Chamber of Commerce Besancon, 1819, in silver (36.5mm), by F.Chabaud, obverse, woman sitting to left on stacked gears holding a compass and hammer, reverse, arms of Bescancon with plaque below containing the date, '12 Mai 1819'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
France, medals from the Series of Great Men of France, Jacques Amyot (1514-93), struck 1819, in gilt bronze (41mm), by Depaulis; Bertrand Duguesclin (1314-80), struck 1829, in gilt bronze (41mm), by Gayrard. Brilliant good extremely fine, rare in gilt finish. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
France, Birth of Duke of Bordeaux - Chateaubriand, 1820, in bronze (37.5mm), by Gayrard, obverse, Duchess of Berry on a couch holding her newborn son and with her late husband's bust on a column at right, reverse, St Michael defeating the devil; G.H.Riquetti de Mirabeau, 1822, in bronze (41mm), by E.Gatteaux, obverse, Riquetti de Mirabeau bust to right, reverse, 8-lines of text, from the Great Men of France Series; Bicentenary of Napoleon, 1769-1969, in bronze (61mm), by K.Zeman/J.Locker, obverse, head of Napoleon wearing his 'Little Hat' right, reverse, symbolic images to commemorate Napoleon's great victory at the Battle of Austerlitz (the Battle of Three Emperors) in 1805 where he defeated the Russian and Austrian Armies during the Napoleonic Wars. The first with edge nicks, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
France, National Academy of Agriculture, Manufacturing and Commerce, (1866), in silver (50mm), obverse, sun with a human face radiating above a world globe nestling in clouds, reverse a laurel wreath and inside the French text for Medal of Honour Awarded to, inscribed 'M.Bagriot/Gravure sur Boutons/1866'. A few small edge nicks, beautifully toned, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
France, Registered School of the 18th District in Paris, 1885, in silver (36mm), by Lancelot/Bescher, with suspension, obverse, head of Marianne left, reverse, wreath and inside inscribed, '14 Juillet/1885', unnamed; Comice Agricole De Villeurbanne, undated, in silver (41mm), by A.Rivet, obverse, man, woman and horses in a farming setting, reverse, Ceres at left and wheat sheaf at right, unnamed; Brigitte Bardot, (1966), in bronze 40.5mm), by C.Lesot, with suspension, obverse, head of Bardot half facing, reverse, 10-lines of text and to the right her standing figure; Paris Mint 20th Anniversary of Establishment of Mint at Pessac, 1993, in silver (31mm), obverse, Mint buildings, reverse, text. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $170
France, Ministry of Agriculture medal, 1888, in silver (42mm), by H.Ponscarme, obverse, head of Ceres the goddess of agriculture left, reverse, agricultural products around caduceus and across the centre is a plaque with the text, 'Epinal.1888/Concours Regal Agrle/Commissaire' (Epinal 1888 Royal Agricultural Competition Commissioner). In case of issue, nicely toned extremely fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Germany, Alexander Von Humboldt, c1841, in bronze (61mm, 7.5mm thick), by G. Loos, obverse, bust of Von Humboldt, right, birth date Sept. 14, 1769 around, reverse, allegorical figures. Struck in two halves to obtain the best results for a deep striking by the equipment at the time and then both sides were joined together, extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Germany, Krakauer Officers Fencing Club (translation of German text), (1908), in silver (33mm), obverse, vintage fencing helmet on crosses swords with laurel wreath behind, reverse, 'Jubilaums Fencing Tournament/IM 1 Corps/8 & p May/1908' (translation of German text); unidentified medallic plaque, (1921), in bronze (39x51mm), obverse, naked bust of laureate headed man to right holding laurel spray, wreath below and inscribed, 'IV. Pr./Neunkampf Gr. B./B.T.S.V.1850./16.10.21', reverse, plain. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
Germany, Ludwig, Prince Regent of Bavaria, 1913 in bronze (56mm). Uneven tone, nearly extremely fine in original case of issue.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Italy, Vatican, Pope Pius VI, 1791 in silver (40mm) by G.Hamerani (Mazio 531; Lincoln 1985; Patrignani 74a); Leo XIII, 25th year (1903) in silver (42mm) by Bianchi; also electrotype of Postumus medallion. Nearly extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $450
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Italy, Napoleon Coronation, Milan, 1805 in silver (42mm) by Manfredini (Bramsen 420); Naples and Sicily, Marriage of Ferdinand IV with Maria Carolina of Austria, 1768 in silver (42mm) by A.Widemann. Nearly extremely fine; extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $270
SOLD $340
Italy, Giuseppe Garibaldi, 1882, in bronze (51mm), by L.Giorgi, obverse, bust of Garibaldi left, reverse, a wrapped bundle of rods with star above all in a wreath and around is the legend translated as, 'The invincible champion of the people died at Caprera 11 June 1882'. Very fine - good very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $200
Singapore, civil defence medal, circa 1980-1990, in gold gilt with black and red enamel, two lugs on reverse; Centenary of Singapore Fire Service, 1988, five dollars, on obverse, horse drawn fire wagon, on reverse, die stamped in centre, the state crest of Singapore; Civil defence pen, in brass and brushed aluminium, inside plastic case with red felt lining. Pen has some rust at the top opposite to the pocket clip, otherwise very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Thailand, Rama V, in silver (50mm) by Henry Auguste and Jules Patey for Paris Mint (edge impressed), commemorating the King's First Tour of Europe in 1897. Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $5,000
Passed in
USA, International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876, award medal in bronze (79mm) by H.Mitchell, unnamed. Good very fine.
Estimate $130
Passed in
World medals, Austria, Die Sonntage calendar medal, 1957, in bronze (40mm), obverse, bare breasted female riding on a crescent surrounded by zodiac signs, reverse, 2-line legend of various time periods around a calendar of all the Sundays in 1957; Canada, TSX Venture Exchange IAU, Intrepid Minerals Corporation, undated, in one ounce .999 fine silver (38mm); USA, Alaska Purchase Centennial, 1967, in bronze (63mm), in box of issue, also Jim Beam coin No.1 Jacob Beam, in bronze (40mm), in pack of issue. The first toned nearly extremely fine, the rest uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $90
SOLD $120
World medals, Austria, Johann Strauss, 1825-1899, uniface portrait medal in silver (40mm), by A.Hartig; Hungary, Hungarian Doctors and Nature Explorers Aradon, 1870, in bronze (44mm) by W.Seidan, obverse crowned shield, reverse female figure holding wreath sitting with supplies around and behind ship, mountains and steam train, below in exergue, (translated to) 'Nature is a Master of the Art'; Netherlands, 26th Anniversary of Coronation, 1849-1874, in silvered bronze, miniature medal with suspension; Romania, General Exhibition Bucharest, 1906, in bronze (62mm), by Carniol, obverse, young and old busts of King Carol I, reverse, woman and child resting on a plaque with various shields above and behind city views, unnamed; Serbia, rowing prize medal, (1929), in bronze (50mm), by Huguenin, obverse, rower, reverse, wreath and shield and above text, (translated to) 'Belgrade National Double-Skif Championships 14.7.1929'. The third fine, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
World medals, including Austria, Franz Joseph, 1848, in silver (30mm); M.Theresia, 1765, in silver (43mm) Great Britain, marriage of George Prince of Wales to Caroline of Brunswick, 1895, in white metal (43mm) (BHM 396); Italy, Gorini, in bronze (55mm) by A,Pieroni, Firenze; Netherlands, Prof Karl Landsteiner, in bronze (51mm); Russia (2); South Africa, medalets, Peace, 1919, in bronze (31mm); Coronation, 1935, in gilt (30mm); Royal Visit, 1947, gilt (32mm); Sweden, Emanuel Svedenborg (1688-1772), in silver (31mm) by L.P.Lundgren, struck in 1852; USA, Golden Gate International Exposition, 1939, in gilt bronze (31mm); casino token, Las Vegas; The Saranac, New York; Brave Laura Secord; World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, US Mint Exhibit, in bronze (37mm), also Ferris Wheel token. Poor - extremely fine. (23)
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
World medals, including English and European medals and medallions, various issues, noted Great Britain, William & Mary (34mm) 1690?. Very good - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $70
SOLD $90
World medals, Falkland Islands, Centenary, 1933, in bronze (36mm); Hungary, Jokai Mor, one hundredth anniversary of birth, 1925, in bronze (36mm); Israel, medal of valour, 1959, in silver (35mm) (M.2a); Switzerland, Battle of Sempac, 500th Anniversary, 1886, in bronze (42mm) by Hugues Bovy. First medal with edge knocks and corrosion, last medal obverse with some underlying corrosion, good - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $170
SOLD $100
World medals, Great Britain, Queen Victoria sterling silver medallic ingot (65.68g) from the John Pinches series, 'A Tribute to a Millennium of British Monarchy', c1975; Russia, 50th Anniversary of October Revolution, 1917-1967, in white metal (59mm), in pack with certificate USA/Russia, Apollo-Soyuz Space Mission medallic commemorative postal cover featuring a sterling silver medal, 1975. Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
World medals, Great Britain, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in white metal (39mm) obverse, Queen's bust left, reverse, Windsor Castle, with suspension ribbon and brooch bar; British Forces Cyprus, Inter Service Water Polo Winners, 1993, in cupro nickel (69mm), obverse, crest for British Tri Services in Cyprus; also crown, 1977 Silver Jubilee; USSR, Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War 50th Anniversary, 1995, in bronze (60mm), obverse, the Central Museum in Victory Park at Moscow, reverse, inscription. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
World medalets, in assorted metals and sizes, mostly Great Britain, includes Coronations, Jubilees, centenaries, calendar medals (2), 1785, 1903; Royal Life Saving Society medals (3); Australia, Victorian Railway Ambulance, fob in bronze and enamel, 1915 (22x35mm); also tokens in various denominations. Fair - very fine. (330)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
World medals, Union Interparlamentaria badge, for Conference at Mallorca in 1967, in gilt and enamel (30.5mm) (2, one with lapel lug and one with pin back), features arms of City of Palma de Mallorca . Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
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Austria, Franz Joseph, four florins or ten francs, 1892 restrikes (KM.2260). Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
Austria, Franz Joseph, 1915 one ducat, 1915 restrikes (KM.2267). Proof-like uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $1,750
SOLD $1,580
Austria, Franz Joseph, one ducat, 1915 restrikes (KM.2267). Proof-like uncirculated. (20)
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $3,100
Austria, Franz Joseph, one ducat, 1915 restrikes (KM.2267). Proof-like uncirculated. (20)
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $3,100
Austria, Franz Joseph, four ducats, 1915 restrike (KM.2276). Proof-like uncirculated.
Estimate $700
SOLD $630
Austria, Franz Joseph, four ducats, 1915 restrikes (KM.2276). Proof-like uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $3,100