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Ireland, Empire Palace Theatre, Dublin, handcrafted fob in gold (9ct, 8.1g, 36x37mm) by J.W/Lewis & Co, inscribed on reverse '1908/Empire/Amateur Athletic/Tournament/Physical Development/1st Prize Won by/W.N.Kerr'. Good very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
The Anglo-German Exhibition, 1913, award medal in bronze (51mm), by Elkington & Co, obverse, female figure at left holding a wreath in her extended arm, reverse, flowers above a plaque inscribed, 'The/Anglo-German Exhibition/May To October/1913', below another scroll-like area for inscribing recipient's name, unnamed. In case of issue by Elkington & Co Ltd, small spot of oxidation on reverse, otherwise nearly uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $320
NDFL, fob in gold and enamel (14ct, 6.5g, 25x40mm) by W.H.E., inscribed on reverse 'Presented/by the/Southward District/to/S.S.Poulson/Chairman/1902-1913'; Poly X.D.F., fob in gold and enamel (9ct, 7g, 24x27mm) by J.T.& Co, inscribed on reverse 'T.H.Mitchell/1934'. Nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
North Wales, Oakwood Park Hotel, Conway, Golf Club medal, (1915), in silver (40mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1915, obverse, image of the hotel with golf club at front, reverse, laurel wreath, unnamed. Scuffing on reverse, polished, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
George V, Winchester College, King's Medal, in gold (tested as 22ct, 83.5g, 48mm) by Bertram Mackennal, struck by the Royal Mint, obverse, bust left, inscription around, reverse, the tomb of William of Wykeham, arched windows in background, engraved around edge 'Anthony Herbert de Bosdari 1916' (BHM 4010), in a red leatherette case, gold blocked on lid 'GVR' beneath King's crown. With surface scratches in obverse field, otherwise good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $3,600
A(ncient) O(rder) of H(ibernians), 1916, hand crafted fob medallion, hallmarked for Birmingham 1916 by maker, 'William Adams', obverse, AOH crest in enamel in centre with clover wreath above and scroll below, across top of the fob below suspension loop 3xthree voided leaf clovers, reverse inscribed, 'WE SERVE NEITHER/KING NOR KAISER/BUT IRELAND/1916'. Good fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Preceptory of Saint George, medal in gold and enamel (hallmarked 9ct, 19.4g, 40x71mm) by F.S.R., with bar engraved 'First Preceptor & Prior', inscribed on reverse 'Presented to/Frater Alex Gatteral P.P./in Appreciation of his Services/as Preceptor & Prior/1920-21/1st May 1922'. Some chipping to enamel on three of the lions, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $470
Kinross Society, handcrafted Maltese Cross shape fob, in gold (9ct, 5.7g, 25x25) obverse inscribed in centre 'Gained by/James Sinclair/Greenhill', and on reverse 'Kinross Socy/from/James Westwood/1st Prize Foal/off/Hiawatha's Pride/1911'; skittles (9ct, 6.7g, 29x33mm) inscribed on reverse 'Presented/by/G.Shaw/to the/Market Inn Skittle Team/for/Best Average Score/1921-1922'; swimming, fob in sterling silver with centre gilt overlay on obverse, by Fattorini & Sons, inscribed on reverse 'P.L.S.C./B.Thompson/1927'. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
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 $100
West Tyne League Championship, fob in gold and enamel (9ct, 8.1g, 26mm) by Vaughton & Son, inscribed on reverse 'Winners/1925-26/Acomb/T.Shanks' within open wreath; North Tyne League, handcrafted fob in gold and enamel (9ct, 4.5g, 25mm) by C.Usher, inscribed on reverse 'Wark A.F.C/Winners/North Tyne League/1933-34'. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $170
SOLD $230
Fartown Mission AFC (engraved), handcrafted fob in gold and enamel (9ct, 4.8g, 23mm) by G.P.B., inscribed on reverse 'H & D A.S.S.F.L./Junior League/Winners/1927-8/L.Lightfoot/Capt'; Hudd & Dist AFF SSL (engraved around rim), handcrafted fob in gold and enamel (9ct, 8.2g, 30mm) by U & Co, inscribed on reverse on overlay shield 'Seniors/Champions/1930-1'. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $220
SOLD $260
Norwich Bowling Association, fob in gold and enamel (9ct, 9.5g, 27mm) by V & S, inscribed on reverse 'G.Beesley/Div I/1929'; Hexham Hospital Cup, fob in gold and enamel (9ct, 5.7g, 26mm) by V & S, inscribed on reverse 'Winners/1938-39'. Enamel chipped and rim with dents on first fob, good fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
London College of Music medal, undated (1931), in silver (32mm), with suspension and brooch bar suspender all in silver, reverse inscribed, 'Presented/By/Lady Kolleston/Elsie M.Poultney/For Pianoforte/Playing/Licentiate/Diploma/Dec 1931'. In The London College of Music case of issue by J.A.Restall of Birmingham, nicely toned and nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Southern Railway, 50 Years Railway Service, fob in gold and enamel (9ct, 10.2g, 28mm) by JAW & Co, inscribed on reverse 'W.H.Wellsted/1882 to 1932'. Some crazing to enamel, very fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $200
Handcrafted fobs, in gold with enamelled shields overlaid in centre (9ct, total weight 15.2g, 26mm) both with scroll mounts, uninscribed. Good very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $270
George VI, Coronation 1937, in gold (tested as 999.9, 120g, 58mm) by P.Metcalfe, struck by the Royal Mint, obverse bust left crowned and draped, reverse, bust of Queen Elizabeth left, crowned and draped (Eimer 2046a, BHM 4314). Light scratches in fields, spot on King's robe, another on Queen's crown, otherwise nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $4,500
SOLD $5,700
Battle of London, 1944, in silvered brass (57mm) by John Pinches, obverse, view of dome of St Paul's and other buildings with ruins in City of London amid flames, enemy planes in searchlight above, around edge, 'Battle of London Sep 1940 . 1941 May', reverse, view of Tower of London from river, V-1 flying bomb above, around edge, 'Battle of London June 1944 August' (Eimer 2066, BHM 4406). In original silver coloured cardboard box with design of RAF badge on the lid, as issued by Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, some damage to box, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
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
H.M.Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, 1980 series of twelve proof gilt sterling silver medals (37mm; approx 25g) by Birmingham Mint, each medal in a transparent display holder in official case. Case with foxing on lid silk lining, otherwise FDC. (12)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
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 $90