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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 $70
SOLD $50
Hong Kong, Royal Hong Kong Police, cap and collar badge. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
India, Rifle Association of Southern India, undated, in silver (45.5mm), by Angell and Browne, obverse, elephant standing on plinth, facing left, crossed rifles on front of plinth with inscription below, 'Persevere And Triumph', reverse, laurel wreath with Association name inside, unnamed; Hyderabad Rifle Association, 1867, in silver 45.5mm), obverse, the Charminar historical monument of Hyderabad, reverse, wreath with scrolls containing association name and a central plain disc for inscribing winner's name, unnamed. The first with small test mark on obverse rim, otherwise nearly extremely fine, the second with hairlines, otherwise extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
Italy, Sigimondo Malatesta (1417-1468), Lord of Rimini, Fano and Casena, 1447, in bronze (32mm), by Matteo de Pasti (Bargello 1/46). Very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $420
Italy, Ippolita Gonzaga, Duchess of Mondragone (1535-1563), cast in bronze (67mm) by Leone Leoni (Bargello 79) 'her power is everywhere equal'. Pierced at the top for suspension, good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Italy, Papal States, Leo XIII, Pope's Arbitration of the Conflict Between Germany and Spain on the Caroline Islands, 1885, in silver (43.5mm; 35.68g), by F.Bianchi, obverse, bust of Pope Leo XIII left, reverse, representative figures of the Church in the centre, Germania at left and Spain at right. Some edge nicks, otherwise toned good very fine.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Japan, British/Japanese friendship stick pin, crossed British and Japanese flags in enamel and silver, with impressed mark on reverse in Japanese characters, translation 'Osaka City'. In Japanese timber maker's box, the front marked in Japanese characters, translation 'Osaka Japan Commemorative', the box very fine, pin extremely fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Japan, Liberal Democratic Party of Japan medals, undated, in bronze, the first (70mm), obverse, Diet building, reverse, lotus symbol with text below, the second (68mm), obverse, opposing ho birds (phoenix) in centre, around edge alternating doves and mythical animal, in the centre is a raised ball holed with attached cord, reverse, plain with impressed text, the Japanese and English text on both medals spells out the name of the 'Party' as above. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Lebanon, Our Lady of Lebanon, Harissa, 1970, in silvered bronze (51mm), obverse, statue of Our Lady of Lebanon with cloud behind and at sides the date 1904 in English and Arabic (see footnote for significance), reverse, Our Lady of Lebanon Basilica on the top of the hill of Harissa, 'the rock', inscription above translates to, 'The Remembrance of the First Dome in Building the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lebanon', and at the base, '1970 May 31, Harissa'. Hairlines, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Netherlands, Amsterdam International Colonial and Export Trade Exhibition, 1883, prize medal in silvered bronze (70mm), by A.Fisch, marked on reverse, 'Medaille (and impressed) D'Argent' (silver medal), unnamed. All silver coating worn off obverse, and much worn off reverse, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Netherlands, Dr A.Schuckink Kool, (1961), in bronze (58mm), by PS (Pieter Starreveld), edge with incuse mark of Mercury staff (Rijks Mint in Utrecht), obverse, Dr Schukink Kool head left, reverse, horseshoe at top, legend, 'Zwakke Kind Voor Het' (Child for the Weak), and at the centre a Dutch inscription translating to, 'Central Society for Child Repair Places and Health Colonies awarded to', impressed, 'Mevr./A.W. van Blommestein-/van Nieuwkuyk/1961'; also Honor Medal of Teyler Theology Society, 1778, casting in lead (72mm), unnamed. The first with spot of oxidation on reverse, otherwise very fine, the second with edge bumps and nicks, good fine. (2)
Estimate $60
Passed in
Poland, bronze medal (55mm) struck in 1974 and dedicated to Marshal Edward Smigly-Rydz by K. Munnich who become Chief of Polish Army after death of Marshal Pilsudski; base metal medal (29mm) struck in 2006 commemorating the town Sieradza founded in 1136; USA, bronze medal (32mm) commemorating the first ship in the US Navy 1797 Frigate Constellation, medal struck in the early 20th Century from parts of the ship. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Russian, and other European badges and emblems, appear to be mainly c1950s-1980s, a very large selection, mostly different, accumulated over many years. Stored in a 3-ring binder, mostly very fine - uncirculated. (236)
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
South Africa, Republic, 18 carat gold postage stamp replicas, Transvaal, 1869 (21oz) (2); B S A C £10, 1890 (13g), by E.Tiessen Pty Ltd. In cases with certificates, numbers 510, 511, 578, FDC. (3)
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,200
South Africa, Republic, 18 carat gold postage stamp replicas, by E.Tiessen Pty Ltd, of 2 cent and 4 cent, 1971, each 18g. In case of issue with certificate, number 054, FDC. (2)
Estimate $1,300
SOLD $1,300
USA, James Buchanan Indian Peace Medal, 1857 (restrike), in bronze (76mm) (Julian IP-36; Belden 50), obverse, bust of Buchanan right, reverse, a settler and native American standing, facing each other before an American flag. Good very fine.
Estimate $80
Passed in
USA, Pacific Southwest Exposition at Long Beach, California 1928 in gilt bronze; San Francisco Mint medal 1874-1937 in bright bronze; Retirement Life Payments Association, Honor Medal Award National Campaign Committee, 1939, in bronze; various state tokens and check pieces for transit and revenue, G.Valente Italia Hotel good for one drink token, as well as a Masonic penny 1870 for Lebanon, Mo. Chapter, also an oval aluminium tag for Marius Dupin 1913, St Gaudens 697 and a CHECKER badge in blue and yellow enamel, two lugs on reverse (probably a hat badge for a Checker Taxi Cab driver). Mostly fine - uncirculated. (25)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
USA, U.S. Customs Inspector's hat badge, c1950s, in gilt silvered and enamel, numbered on reverse at top, 6088. Very fine.
Estimate $70
Passed in
Vatican City, Pope Paul VI, 1975 set of three small silver medals in red case of issue, middle medal with John XXIII, dated 1976. Portugal, reissue commemorative set of five silver coin like medals 1889-1908 Carlos and Amelia, with certificate No 719 (series Kings of Portugal). Uncirculated. (8, 2 sets)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Yugoslavia, Republic, Marshall Tito anniversary, 1943-1983, in .900 fine gold, oval hallmark and ZN (3.96g), another (3.48g). Proofs, nearly FDC. (2)
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Yugoslavia, Republic, Tito coin like medals, undated, in .900 fine gold (4.98g), another in .900 fine gold (1.99g); Brioni, 1947-1987 (4.96g); Yugoslavia Air Transport No 89 in .900 fine gold (1.85g). Proof-like, nearly FDC. (4)
Estimate $450
SOLD $440
Yugoslavia, Republic, Marshall Tito, 1937-1977 in .925 fine silver (34.71g), 40th anniversary, 1943-1983 in .925 fine silver (14.81g), another (10.96g), Brioni 1947-1987 (10.92g), another (4.98g); in silver, 1943-1973 (2.97g and 2.01g) 1892-1980 (2.06g) plain edge, Grad Osijek 1809-1989 (12.88g), Kozara 1942-1972 in .900 fine silver. All coin-like with milled edges (except 1977, 1980); also two hundred dinara, 1977 (KM.64a) (2). Nearly FDC. (12)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
World medals, Brazil, Cajuense Regatta Club, 1886, winner's medal in silver (29mm), with suspension loop, obverse, sculling crew rowing boat left, reverse, wreath and in the centre, Vencedor' (Victor), unnamed; South Africa, Greyville Quoit Club, undated, in 9ct gold (5.95g; 23x27mm), obverse, a compass (drawing tool) above a quoit with a scroll across it and inscribed, 'Greyville Quoit Club', reverse inscribed, 'Won by/A.Taylor'. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
World medals, Canada, Saskatoon Coin Club Annual Show, 1969, in white metal (40mm); Czechoslovakia, badge for Rally of Czechoslovak Sokol in Vienna, 1982, in bronze (40mm), uniface with pin back (obverse with V.Slet meaning Vsesokolsky Slet 'Meeting of all Sokol members'); Israel, Moshe Dayan Six Day War Commemorative, 1967, in silver (40mm); France, Souvenir of Ascension to Summit of Eiffel Tower, 1900, in silvered bronze (41mm); Germany, Reunification, 1990, one ounce fine silver ingot by Degussa; Great Britain, Crufts Centenary Dog Show Participant's medal, 1991, in bronze (38mm), unnamed, National Trust Runnymede proof medallion, undated, in gilt bronze (37mm), in plastic case, QEII Coronation medalets, 1953, both in bronze (2), and a souvenir medalet from New Plymouth Exhibition Carnival, 1904, in bronze; Italy, Jubilee Holy Year Rome, 1975, in white metal (34mm), by Manfrini; Japan, City of Osaka, 1990, in gilt bronze (34mm), cased; USA, California State presentation medal, undated, in gilt bronze (51mm), uniface with blue and gold neck ribbon, unnamed; First Lunar Apollo Flight, 1968, in white metal (39mm), Mardia Gras New Orleans, 1978, in white metal (39mm); Vatican, Pope John Paul II, undated (c1987), in silvered bronze (35mm); Yugoslavia, Tito Memorial, 1892-1980, proof in silver (24mm), by Cisto Zlato, cased. Very fine - uncirculated. (17)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
World medals, Great Britain, Admiral Vernon medal, in brass, undated (c1739), obverse, Admiral Vernon three-quarters figure left, reverse, ships in harbour and below 'By Courage And Conduct'; Italy, Vatican, Clemens XI, 1713, casting in bronze (39mm), by E.Hamerani, obverse, Pope Clemens XI bust left, reverse, Moses with the Jewish people crossing the Red Sea (Miselli 92); Peru, Queen Victoria, To Commemorate in Lima The LX Year of H.M. Reign, 1897, in silver (30mm), by SM Lima, pierced for suspension; USA, Magnolia Anti Friction Metal Co, 1890, in lead (43mm), obverse, magnolia in centre, above, 'Queen Victoria St', around company name and below, London New York & Berlin, reverse, veiled head of Queen Victoria left, Five Shillings below, legend, 'The Best Journal Bearing Metal In The World'. Good; thin scratch in front of nose, otherwise very fine; very fine; edge bumps, otherwise fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
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
SOLD $30
Seiko, a good Seiko Vintage Bullhead mens steel chronograph wristwatch. Case reference: 6138-0040. Case serial number 603057. Working condition. Case, movement, dial and bracelet signed. Overall condition very good to excellent, some minor scratches to the case back.
Estimate $300
SOLD $550
Seiko, a good Seiko Vintage Bullhead mens steel chronograph wristwatch. Case reference: 6138-0040. Case serial number 609810. Working condition. Case, movement, dial and bracelet signed. Overall condition very good to excellent, some scratches to the case back.
Estimate $300
SOLD $500
Seiko, a good Seiko Vintage Bullhead mens steel chronograph wristwatch. Case reference: 6138-0040. Case serial number 497412. Working condition. Case, movement, dial and bracelet signed. Overall condition very good to excellent.
Estimate $300
SOLD $450
Seiko, a good Seiko Vintage Bullhead mens steel chronograph wristwatch. Case reference: 6138-0040. Case serial number 684894. Working condition. Case, movement, dial and bracelet signed. Overall condition very good to excellent.
Estimate $300
SOLD $400