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Duchess of Portsmouth, Mistress of Charles II, 1673, in silver (28mm) by G.Bower, obv. bust facing right, rev. Cupid seated on a globe, (E.250, MI 554/215). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
Battle of La Hogue, 1692, in white metal (37mm), satirical medal struck in Holland, obv. bust of Louis XIV facing right, rev. Louis holding a broken trident and mounted on a snail in the sea, symbolizing his loss to the combined fleets of Britain and Holland, (MI 66/270). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Return of Louis XIV to Versailles, 1693, in cast bronze (33mm), satirical issue probably by Wermuth, obv. bust of William III facing right, rev. cock and hens fleeing from a fox, (MI 81/295). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Prince James (III), Elder Pretender, Appeal Against the House of Hanover, 1721, in bronze (50mm) by Otto Hamerani, obverse, armoured and draped bust of Prince James, right; reverse, Hanoverian horse tramples British lion and Scottish unicorn, Britannia, distraught, seated left, view of London beyond (Eimer 493, MIii 454/63). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Alexander Pope, 1741, in bronze (54mm) by J.A.Dassier, obverse, draped bust right, reverse 'Poeta/Anglus/MDCCXLI' within ornamental border (Eimer 564, MIii 565/198). Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
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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 $70
SOLD $50
Masonic jewels, gilt, one dated 1789, the other 1845. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Recovery of George III from illness, 1789, in silver (35mm), by Droz, obv. laureate bust facing right, rev. snake entwined around a tripod with burning altar (E.827, BHM 311, D.H.Middlesex 181). Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
Peace of Amiens, 1802, in bronze (39mm) by J.G.Hancock, obverse, Peace standing, holding scroll, raising kneeling female figure, reverse, Religion holding cross and palm branch, right arm raised to heaven, St Paul's Cathedral to left, medallion of King to right. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
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Marriage of Princess Charlotte to Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg, 1816, in bronze (54mm), by Halliday, obv. conjoined busts facing right, rev. Hymen standing holding torch and garland, (E.1082, BHM 907). Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
George IV, Coronation, 1821, in bronze (46mm) by J.G.Hancock, obverse, laureate bust left, reverse, crown above spray of roses, thistles and shamrocks (BHM 1077, Eimer-); Visit to Scotland, 1822, in bronze (44mm) by W.Bain, obverse, laureate bust left, reverse, inscription within open wreath of thistles (BHM 1180, Eimer-). Very fine - nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
John Scott, Earl of Eldon and Lord High Chancellor, 1827 in bronze (48mm, 68.24g) by C.Voight (BHM 1308). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $140
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Duke of Clarence, appointed Lord High Admiral 1827, in bronze (65mm), by Henning, obv. bust facing right, rev. Britannia and ships (E.1192, BHM 1296); Death of George Canning 1827, in bronze (63mm), by Stothard, obv. bust facing left, rev. female figure leaning on a column (BHM 1303); Death of Duke of York 1827, in white metal (38mm), by Halliday, obv. bust facing left, rev. saddled horse with trophy of arms (BHM 1277). The first with a small hole at top, about extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
George Canning, French memorial medal, 1827, in bronze (51mm) by Galle, obverse, bust left, reverse, inscription in French; Iron & Steel Institute Meeting in Belgium, 1873, commemorative medal in bronze (45mm) by J.Moore, obverse bust of King Leopold II of Belgium, left. Nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
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Sunday School Commemoratives; Queen Victoria Visit to Manchester Sunday Schools Assemblage 1851, in white metal (44mm), by Allen and Moore (BHM -); Jubilee of Sheffield Sunday School Union 1862, in white metal (38mm), (BHM -); Centenary of Sunday Schools 1880 five different medals in white metal including BHM 3087, 3088, 3089 plus others not listed; Centenary of Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School Oldham 1885, in white metal (45mm), (BHM -); Centenary of Sunday Schools in Wales 1885, in bronze (44mm), (BHM 3201). Very fine to extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $120
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Crimean War, Holy Alliance of Britain and France 1854, in white metal (44mm), by Allen and Moore, obv. soldiers standing, rev. legend in wreath (E.1489, BHM 2536); Peace of Paris 1856, in white metal (38mm) by Ottley, obv. Britannia seated, rev. legend in wreath (BHM 2579); Peace of Paris 1856, in white metal (41mm) by Pinches, obv. arms of the four allies, rev. altar with dove above (BHM 2580); Peace of Paris 1856, in white metal (36mm), obv. seated Britannia and ships, rev. flags and canon (BHM -). Good very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Board of Trade, Sea Gallantry Medal, (1855), in gilt silver (58mm) (Eimer 1503), by B.Wyon, unnamed. Some gilt worn off, small edge nicks, some scratches on obverse and heavy scratches at top right on reverse, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Lincoln Cathedral, c1855, in bronze (59mm), by J. Weiner, obv. fa‡ade of cathedral, rev. interior of cathedral, (BHM 2591, E.1504); Winchester Cathedral c1855, in bronze (59mm), by J. Weiner, obv. fa‡ade of cathedral, rev. interior of cathedral, (BHM 2593, E.1507). Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
London International Exhibition, 1874, in bronze (51mm) (BHM 2992), edge impressed, 'The Viscount Hawarden. For services.'; In Defence Of The Rights And Honour Of Scotland, undated (1902), in white metal (45mm) (BHM 3736); King Edward First Not Seventh of Britain And The British Empire, In Defence of Scotland's National Rights And Honour, undated (1902), in white metal (39mm); Death of Sir Winston Churchill, 1965, in bronze (50mm), by A.Loewental; Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales, 1969, in Britannia silver (95 percent silver) (38mm), a proof by John Pinches, in case with certificate 2,331 of 5,000 issued. The first with heavily toned obverse, the second and third with edge nicks, the last with a few hairlines, otherwise good very fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Sacred Harmonic Society, 1882, in bronzed copper (51mm) Handel, by John Pinches, edge F. Ford member, in case of issue; National Maritime Museum, 1937, in silver (56mm) in case of issue; Coronation, 1937, in silver (56mm), by Royal Mint, 1935 Jubilee, in silver (31mm), by Royal Mint, in case of issue; Edward VIII, 1937 (Coronation), in gilt bronze (35mm); three replica seals by Corocraft (cased); also NAV medals in bronze, 1979 (Cook's Cottage) 1981 (Charles and Diana). Very fine - FDC. (10)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
International Exhibition of Navigation, Travelling, Commerce and Manufactures, Liverpool, 1886, in bronze (51mm) by Elkington, obverse, crowned bust of Queen Victoria left; reverse, female figure, standing, holding wreath and caduceus, Arms of Liverpool below, ships at sea beyond (BHM 3216, Eimer 1727). Nearly FDC.
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Queen Victoria Jubilee, 1887, in bronze (77mm) (BHM 3219; Eimer 1733), by J.E.Boehm/F.Leighton, obverse, crowned and veiled bust left, reverse, enthroned figure of Empire facing and flanked by figures of Science, Letters and Art and opposite these are Industry and Agriculture, below is a reclining Mercury and seated is Time and above all are two cherubs displaying shields. In official red Moroccan leather case with original card describing reverse design, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $360
Edward VII, Coronation 1902, in bronze (39mm)(BHM 3772); Army Temperance Medal, 1902, in silver (2 year Award) with ribbon; France, Fire Brigade Medal, 28 Mai 1899, in silver with ribbon. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $250
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Queen Victoria and Edward VII, coronation and jubilee medals, noted Edward VII Coronation, 1902, in white metal (38mm) (BHM 3745) (5), all with Borough of Croydon arms in gilt attached to shield. The five mentioned are toned but virtually uncirculated, the rest poor - extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $70
SOLD $110
Edward VII Medal, 1902, School Board for London Medal For Punctual Attendance During The School Year Ended A.D.1902, in white metal (39mm), with suspension brooch bar dated 1902; another identical but for Year Ended A.D.1904, in white metal (39mm), brooch bar dated 1904; another for London County Council For Punctual Attendance During The School Year Ended A.D.1905 And Three Previous Years, in bronze (39mm), with brooch bar dated 1905; another For Punctual Attendance During The Year 1905-6 And Four Previous Years, in bronze (39mm), with brooch bar dated 1906; another identical, During The Year 1906-7 And Five Previous Years, in gilt (39mm), with brooch bar dated 1907; another identical, During The Year 1907-8 And Six Previous Years, in gilt (39mm), with brooch bar dated 1908; another identical, During The Year 1908-9 And Seven Previous Years, in silver (39mm), with brooch bar dated 1909; the first two with maker's name, Spink & Son London on reverse, all medals with inscribed naming, 'E.Martin'. The last with a few minor hairlines, uncirculated and in case of issue by Spink & Son, the third and fourth cleaned, otherwise very fine - uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $150
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Prince of Wales, Investiture 1911 in silver (35mm) late Edward VIII, by Royal Mint (Eimer 1925; BHM 4079). Attractive tone, good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Antarctic explorer medals, original line drawings prior to striking and photographs of medallions for Scott of the Antarctic 17th Jan 1912 and Roald Amundsen 14th Dec 1911, commemoratives struck in 1972, includes large photo of statue of Scott in New Zealand. Very fine - extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
WWI Memorial, Lest We Forget, undated (c1919), in oxidised silvered bronze (44mm) (BHM 4150), unnamed; Peace medal, undated (1919 scratched on reverse), in white metal (33.5mm); Peace 1919, in white metal (27mm); prize medals, Imperial Cadet Association Roberts Trophy medal, c1908, in bronze (44mm) (BHM 3957); H.M.S.Benbow Inter-Part Runners Up, 1928, in silver (for soccer); (untitled, Royal Navy), Cross Country 3rd B.S. 1929 Winners, in bronze (32mm); Arbuthnot Trophy Winner, H.M.S.Nelson, Mne. A.W.Hall, 1932, in bronze (32mm); Tug of War, 2nd, 130 stone, A.W.Hall, H.M.S.Coventry, undated, in silvered bronze; H.M.S. Royal Sovereign (KC), unnamed, in bronze (32mm), all except first and fourth with suspension loops. The first in case of issue, the fourth cleaned, otherwise very fine - nearly uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
London, Midland and Scottish Railway, Ambulance Centre, medal for long service, in gold, hallmarked (9ct, 7.3g, 26mm) with loop mount, inscribed on reverse to 'Edgar W.C.Norton/1940'; handcrafted medal in silver with rose gold overlay and enamel, hallmarked (10.4g, 31mm) with loop mount, inscribed around gold centre circle 'National Cross Country Union of Scotland', crown atop shield with enamelled lion, all within circle, reverse inscribed 'South Western Dist.Relay Champs.1933/2nd Team/won by'. Very fine - good very ifne. (2)
Estimate $200
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Scotland, The Camanachd Association, undated, fob in gold, hallmarked (9ct, 6.1g, 20x25mm) with loop mount, uninscribed. Extremely fine.
Estimate $140
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