Catalogue
Charles I, Release of Giles Strangways, 1648, in silver (60mm) by J.Rottier (struck c1670), obverse, bust armoured and draped right, reverse, the White Tower of London flying the Royal Standard, above, the sun bursting from clouds (Eimer 153, Forrer V/165 & 168 illustrated, MI i 333/77). Lustrous grey tone, a few minor rim nicks, old scratches on cheek and right field, lacquered, otherwise good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,300
Mary II, a silver medalet by J. or N. Roettiers, (2.91 g), 21mm, obv. Mary bust to right, MARIA II DEI GRA around, rev. EX CANGORE DECVS, rose, (MI I, 695/93; Montagu 18). Good very fine, toned.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Anne, Expedition to Vigo Bay, 1702, in silver (37mm) by J.Croker, obverse, crowned and draped bust of Anne left, legend around ANNA.DEI.GRA:MAG:BR:FRA:ET.HIB:REGINA, reverse, view of Vigo Harbour with burning ships inside, a fleet lying at its mouth near a fort, CAPTA.ET.INCENSA.GAL:ET.HISP.CLASSE, in exergue AD.VIGUM.XII.OCT/ MDCCII (Eimer 395, MI ii 236/18). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $360
Anne, Capture of Gibraltar and Naval Engagement off Malaga 1704, in bronze (40mm) by J.Croker, obverse, draped bust of Anne left, reverse, Neptune offers his trident and crown to Britannia (Eimer 410; MI ii, 266/64). Peripheral die breaks on both obverse and reverse, uneven tone with underlying contamination, very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $420
Anne, Peace of Utrecht, 1713, in silver (35mm) by J.Croker, (Eimer 460; MI 400/257). Fine; nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
Anne, Peace of Utrecht, 1713, in bronze (58mm) by J.Croker (Eimer 458; MI 399/216). Obverse hairline scratch, rim bruises and edge cut otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $550
French Fleet Defeated off Cape Finisterre, 1747, in bronze (43mm), by T. Pingo, obverse, bust of Admiral Anson facing left, crowned by Victory, reverse, Victory standing on sea monster, legend CIRCVMNAVIGATION, and names of the other leaders of the expedition which circumnavigated the globe in 1740-1744, (Eimer 616, MI 634/325). Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
Irish Surplus Revenue Dispute, 1753, in bronze (44mm), obverse, the Speaker of the Irish Parliament places the cap of Liberty on the head of Hibernia, attended by Industry and Law, reverse, legend, (Eimer 641, MI 673/385). Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Calendar Medals, Netherlands, Calendar for 1767, in brass (38mm), obverse, with bust of Willem, reverse, calendar and legend 'ALMANACK VOORHET IAAR ONZES HEEREN AMSTERDAMSE'; Great Britain, obverse, Adjustable Calendar 1904-1925, in aluminium (38mm), reverse, bust of Edward VII; Great Britain, obverse, Adjustable Calendar 1907-1927, in aluminium (38mm), reverse, advertisement for David Bridges & Co, Friction Clutches, Rubber Machinery; Great Britain, obverse, Adjustable Calendar 1911-1931, in aluminium (38mm), reverse, advertisement for United States Metallic Packing Co., Soho Works. The first fine, the others extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $150
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Royal Humane Society Medal, 1774, (issued until c1820s), in white metal (51mm) (Eimer 758), by L.Pingo, no suspension, unnamed specimen; another, almost identical medal (type 2 design, issued from 1826), in white metal (51mm), dies prepared by B.Pistrucci, no suspension, unnamed specimen. The first with some scuffing, otherwise extremely fine, the second also with scuffing and dark toned and a few small edge nicks, otherwise very fine. (2)
Estimate $500
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Battle of Cape St. Vincent 1797 and Battle of Almaraz 1812, mule of obverse of Mudie Number 4 (BHM 438) and the reverse of Mudie Number 20 (BHM 727), in bronze (41mm), unlisted in BHM. Extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Union of Ireland with Great Britain, 1801, in white metal (38mm), by Hancock, (BHM 526); Visit of George IV to Ireland, 1821, in white metal (45mm) by Hancock, (BHM 1117); Sacramental Test Abolished (allowing Catholics to hold most public offices), in bronze (60mm), by Clint, (BHM 1332); John Hodgson, Emancipation of Catholics, 1830, in white metal (57mm), by Ingram, (BHM 1444); Death of Daniel O'Connell, 1847, in brass (22mm), (BHM 2284); National Conservative League, 1884, in white metal (38mm), by Lewis, showing Irish Harp; Father Mathew, Irish Temperance reformer, circa 1840, in white metal (39mm), bust of Mathew, 'Total Abstinence Society of the Sacred Thirst'. Very fine. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $400
British and Foreign Bible Society Instituted, 1804, in bronze (42mm), by W. Wyon, obverse, legend and bible, reverse, angel flying right, (BHM 568); Centenary of Sunday Schools, 1888, in white metal (38mm), obverse, Busts of Joseph Priestly and Henry Crosskey, reverse, legend, (BHM 3362, R); Baptist Mission Centenary 1892, in white metal (45mm), obverse, view of house, reverse, four small views of Africa, India, China and West Indies emancipation, (BHM -); Baptist Union 20th Century Fund, 1900, in white metal (45mm), (BHM -); Wesleyan Methodist 20th Century Fund, 1900, in white metal (41mm), (BHM -). Extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Lord Collingwood, 1805, in white metal (38mm) (BHM 593; Eimer 968); Lord Nelson's Flagship Foudroyant, 1897, in bronze (37mm) (BHM 3613; Eimer 1813), struck from copper from Lord Nelson's flagship after breaking up; also circular (23mm) brass tin titled, 'The Wellington Peninsular Medals', inside are seven white metal medals, three (10mm) depict battle scenes (Vimiera, Salamanca, and St Sebastian), one depicts Queen Victoria (10mm) and the other three (8mm) depict her children born in 1840 (Victoria), 1841 (Albert) and 1848 (Louisa). The first toned and with some oxidation spots, otherwise fine - very fine. (2 + tin of 7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Scotland, Royal Society of the Arts, (1810), award medal in silver (42mm), by E.Pidgeon, reverse inscribed around the top, 'To Mr George Spark MDCCCX' and in the centre, 'For/A/Noctuarium'. Some digs on obverse and small edge nicks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Thanksgiving for End of Peninsular War, 1814, in white metal (39mm), (BHM 793); Peace of Paris, 1814, in white metal (45mm), by Hancock, (BHM 814); another, in white metal (43mm), (BHM 820); Celebrations for the Peace of Paris, 1814, in white metal (43mm), by Westwood, (BHM 826); another, in white metal (43mm), by Westwood, (BHM 827); Peace of Paris, 1814, in white metal (45mm), by Westwood, obv. as BHM 813, rev. as BHM 824, not listed in BHM and rare; medalet, bronze, Peace of Paris (BHM 810). Very fine and some rare. (7)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Duke of Wellington's victories, 22 of a 26 miniature medal set by Thomason & Jones, each in brass (15mm), obverse features Victory left holding a laurel wreath and a sword and with the legend, 'By The Mercy Of God', reverse, the name and date of each of the Duke of Wellington's victories, contained in a brass tube inscribed on the side, 'British Victories in the Peninsula' and featuring a bust of Wellington facing left on the lid and on the base, 'First/Battle,/Portugal,/Aug.17.1808/Last Battle,/France,/Ap.10.1814'. Very fine - extremely fine. (22)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
London Stock Exchange, brokers passes, c1815 in silver plated bronze (40mm) (23g) (Naylor 4b; Eimer 473b), silver types by B.Wyon, 'Alexander Nesbitt', another 'Alexander Nesbitt the Younger', another in original B.Wyon case, 287 Regent Street to 'Arthur Clegg Stratten' (Naylor 6a; Eimer 1239). Extremely fine or better. (4)
Estimate $600
SOLD $1,200
Arthur Duke of Wellington, 1819, in bronze (55mm), by T.Webb, obverse, bust left, reverse, thirty five line biographical inscription (Eimer 1118, BHM 986); George V, Silver Jubilee, 1935, in silver (55mm), by P.Metcalfe, obverse, busts of George V and Mary, reverse, view of Windsor Castle (Eimer 2029a, BHM 4249). Latter has rim bruise, otherwise extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
John Scott, Earl of Eldon and Lord High Chancellor, 1827 in bronze (48mm, 68.24g) by C.Voight (BHM 1308). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $70
SOLD $70
Small collection of medals, noted Death of the Duke of York, 1827, in gilt bronze (25mm) (BHM 1289 and 1290); Death of King George IV, 1930, in gilt bronze (25mm) (BHM 1397) and another different type; various others for Duchess of Cumberland, undated, Death of Princess Charlotte, 1817, Marriage of William IV and Queen Adelaide, 1831, Coronation of Edward VII, 1902, George III 1823 two guineas in brass with elaborate scroll suspension, another George III 1791 guinea in bronze with fancy suspender, various others including a few larger medals in white metal, mostly Coronation issues, a uniface medal for Charles Dickens in brass and a Royal Tournament prize medal in bronze (32mm), reverse inscribed C.Farmer. A.B. Tug-of-War 1920, in case of issue. Good - good very fine. (25)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
William IV, Coronation 1831 in bronzed copper (33mm), by W.Wyon for the Royal Mint (Eimer 1251; BHM 1475). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Abolition of Slavery, Coronation of William IV, 1831, in white metal (46mm), obverse, Conjoined busts, reverse, Coronation scene showing negro with broken chains, (BHM 1501); William Carey, Baptist Missionary 1841, in white metal (44mm), by Davis, obverse, facing bust, reverse, legend including abolition of slavery 1838, (Eimer 1361, BHM 2027, RRR); Jubilee of London Missionary Society, 1844, in white metal (45mm), by Davis, obverse, shows people of different nationalities including a freed slave with broken chains, reverse, legend, (Eimer 1388, BHM 2168, RR). Good very fine and several rare. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Royal Society Queen's Medal, 1838, in gold (tested 22ct, 290gm, 72mm) by W.Wyon, obverse, Queen Victoria diademed bust left, reverse, statue of Sir Isaac Newton between drawings of his theories, planetary solar systems and 66th proposition of the principia, inscribed on edge 'Warren de la Rue 1864' (Eimer 1322, BHM 1885). With scratches in fields, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $34,000
Braemar Highland Society, handcrafted medal in silver (58mm) plain silver disc with surround and scroll mount at top, inscribed on obverse 'Prize/from/Braemar Highland Society/for/Best Runner', on reverse 'Gained/by/James Coutts/22nd August/1844'. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Prince Albert, Chancellor of Cambridge University, 1847, in bronze (58mm) by G.G.Adams, obverse, bust left, reverse, latin inscription in seven lines (Eimer 1417, BHM 2255). Cabinet friction, light spotting in obverse field, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
The Coal Exchange Opened, 1849, in bronze (89mm) by B.Wyon, issued by the Corporation of London (Eimer 1435). Edge breaks, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Great Exhibition 1851, Prize Medal, in bronze (77mm) by W. Wyon, obverse, conjoined busts of Victoria and Albert, reverse, figures of Britannia, Africa, America, Asia and Europe, edge engraved 'F. C. PENROSE. CLASS X.', (E.1456, BHM 2462). Extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $650
Death of the Duke of Wellington, 1852, in white metal (64mm), by Allen & Moore, Birm (Eimer 1468, BHM 2474); H R H Prince Albert, Liverpool, 1846, in white metal (44mm) by J.Davis, Birm, Fine Art and Industrial Exhibition, Huddersfield, 1883 in white metal (38mm) by Pearce & Son. Extremely fine - nearly uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Billy and Charley 'medallion' dated 1012, with elaborate loop, in brass (58 x 83mm), obverse, with facing bust of a king and meaningless legends, reverse with two medieval knights and meaningless legends; another smaller in brass, (44 x 72mm), dated 1011, obverse, with seated king and meaningless legends, reverse with three figures and meaningless legends. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
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