Catalogue
Personal Tribute Medal 1901, by Sir Reginald Huth of his mother in silver (2) and copper (41mm), also British War Medal 1914-18, named (impressed) DM2-190495 Pte. H. Huth. A.S.C. Extremely fine-uncirculated, the first illustrated. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
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 $120
Passed in
Prince of Wales, Visit to Argentina, 1925, in silver (50mm, 57.8g) by J.M.Lubary, obverse, bust right, reverse, shields of Britain and Argentina upon a wreath with inscription around (BHM 4201, Eimer 2000). Nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
N(ational) R(ifle) A(ssociation) medals, Astor Championship Challenge Cup, Rifle Clubs, medal in bronze (47mm); Astor County Cup medal in bronze (38mm) (2); N.R.A. Rifle Clubs SS (Scottish) medal in bronze (23mm), with suspension loop, all undated and unnamed. Very fine - extremely fine (4)
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
Soccer prize medals, 1929-32, Dorset County Gerrish Cup Tournament, in enamel and silver, with suspension loop, by Vaughtons, Birmingham, hallmarked for Birmingham 1929, reverse inscribed, 'Junior Sect./1929-30'; Dorset County Football Association, in enamel and 9ct gold (7.10g), with suspension loop, by Vaughtons, hallmarked for Birmingham 1931, suspension loop also marked '(9) (.375)', reverse inscribed, 'Senior Cup/Winners/1931-32'. Both in Vaughtons Ltd cases of issue, the second with a metal test rub on obverse edge, otherwise extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
George Heriot's Hospital School, award medal in silver (48mm), ornate suspender by Kirkwood and Son, Edinburgh (on truncata), reverse inscribed 'Thomas S.Edgar/Dux/in Economics &/Economic Geography/1933' (D&W.177). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Edward VIII, Abdication, 1935, medallions (3) (36mm) (BHM 4277 bronze and silver; BHM 4278 bronze, Eimer 2041); Coronation, 1937, in bronze (57mm) by E.Carter Preston and J.R.Gaunt, lacquered (BHM 4286); in silver (38mm) and bronze (32mm) (BHM 4298, Eimer 2044); uniface in bronze (BHM 4301); plus four medalets with loop mounts, bronze (38mm), silvered (2) (31mm and 36mm [holed at top] hexagonal) and aluminium (31mm hexagonal with ribbon); and badges in tin (39mm) and silvered and enamel (32x24mm) missing pin. Very fine - good extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
The Campbell Orr Challenge Shield, medal in silver (29mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1947 by V&S (Vaughton & Sons), with suspension loop, obverse, gold plated and fitted in the centre is the coat of arms of Birmingham with enamel highlights, reverse, wreath and inside is inscribed, '1948-49/Winners/B.&D.W.A.F.A./L.A. Yates'. Some scuffing on reverse, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Edward VIII, 1937, coronation set comprising two medallions (36mm) in aluminium and gilt with clasp 'Coronation/Hospital Fund' and ribbon attached, a pin backed badge (27mm) and tie pin in gilt, by E.Carter Preston. In blue presentation box with descriptive card, box damaged, nearly uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, a set of thirty six sterling silver ingots (65.6g, 52x29mm) featuring famous cars, minted by John Pinches, London. Housed in a custom made wooden case with key, nearly FDC.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,000
An assortment of medals and coins, collected as souvenirs by Sir William Heseltine listed in date order, Cook Islands Official Opening by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II/Rarotonga International Airport 29 January 1974, in yellow bronze (63mm, 200g) by James Berry for the Royal Australian Mint (Klenman K83); Kenilworth Castle 1575-1975, in bronze (43mm); US Bicentennial 1776-1976, in yellow bronze (38mm) with ribbon; High Court of Australia 1980, in bronze (69mm) by the Royal Australian Mint, Stuart Devlin (C.1980/5); Ford Motor Company, Diamond Jubilee 1903-1978, in yellow bronze (62mm), by Village Mint Dearborne, Mich; The Equestrian Club 1965 in shaped bronze (55mm) by Nolfes of Brussels (2); Japan, The Tokyo Metropolitan Government in green enamelled bronze (84mm) uninscribed, reverse plain; USA, Massachusetts Ancient and Honourable Artillery Co., 1638-1983; Royal Visit to Manitoba (Canada) July 24-27 1984, in cupro-nickel (32mm) (2) in wallet; Royal Visit to Ontario, 1984 in aluminium bronze (32mm); Brisbane, 5th September 1986, in aluminium bronze (51mm) naming of Queen's Place and unveiling of the Statue of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by A.J.Parkes (c.1986/7); HMSO 17986-1986 glass paperweight; Ely Cathedral Royal Monarch, 1987 in nickel silver (44mm); Royal National Theatre, 1963-1988 in silver and cupro-nickel (44mm) by R.D.; also coins, Jubilee sovereign, 1977, Guernsey twenty five pence, 1980 (Queen Mother), Cook Islands mint set 1983, Australia five dollars, 1990 (Anzac) and perspex embedded five pounds banknote Guernsey (P.49a). Nearly all in cases or packs of issue, uncirculated - FDC. (20)
Estimate $500
SOLD $700
H.R.H. Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, Royal Wedding 1981, in gold (22ct, 141.0g, 57mm) by M.Rizzello for Spink & Son Ltd (Eimer 2140). Proof-like uncirculated and rare, edge numbered 112 (out of a total issue of 150).
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $6,100
Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer, Royal Wedding, 1981, in 14ct gold (3.54g; 20mm), also in 1000 fine silver (24.82g; 40mm), by Munz & Kunst, Munchen, obverse, facing heads of Charles and Diana, reverse, St Edward's crown. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
The Flags of the Commonwealth, rectangular sterling silver ingots in display case with book of descriptions, by John Pinches for the Royal Commonwealth Society in 1976. Uncirculated. (36)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Edward III, (1327-1377), pre-treaty period, 1351-61, noble, mm cross 2, Class E, 1354-5, (7.5g) (S.1488). Very fine.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $4,800
Elizabeth I, (1558-1603), sixth issue (1583-1600) fine sovereign, mm escallop (1584-6) (S.2529). Nearly extremely fine and well struck, rare in this condition.
Estimate $35,000
Passed in
Charles II, five guineas, first bust, 1673 (S.3328). A little polished, planchet flaw marks, otherwise nearly very fine/very fine and rare.
Estimate $12,000
Passed in
George III, guinea, fourth bust, 1785 (S.3728). Good very fine.
Estimate $1,250
Passed in
George III, guinea, fifth bust or spade type, 1798 (S.3729). Removed from a mount, some surface marking, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $450
George III, half guinea, seventh head, 1804 (S.3737). Good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $460
George III, new coinage, half sovereign, 1817 (S.3786). Ex mount at top, acid pickled, matte appearance, otherwise very fine/good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
George III, new coinage, half sovereign, 1818 (S.3786). Very good.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
George IV, sovereign, laureate head left, 1822 (S.3800). Good very fine.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,150
George IV, half sovereign, laureate head left, reverse plain shield, 1824 (S.3803). Nearly uncirculated/uncirculated and very rare in this condition.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,400
William IV, half sovereign, 1835 (S.3831). Nearly uncirculated/uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,200
Queen Victoria, young head, sovereign, 1847 (S.3852). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $520
Queen Victoria, young head, sovereign, 1843 (S.3852). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $520
Queen Victoria, young head, shield reverse, 1851 (S.3852C), 1855, 1857 (S.3852D). Very good - fine. (3)
Estimate $1,050
SOLD $1,220
Queen Victoria, young head, shield reverse, sovereign 1864 die No 74; 1864 die No 79. Very good - fine. (2)
Estimate $700
SOLD $760
Queen Victoria, Jubilee coinage, two pounds, 1887 (S.3865). Contact mark at date, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $980