Catalogue
Charles II, Dominion of the Sea, uniface test striking in lead, by Thomas Simon, 1665, 25mm, (16.09 g), obverse, bust of Charles to right, (cf.MI 506/145). Deeply toned, very fine and very rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
James II and Mary of Modena, 1685, in silver, (30mm, 10.22 g), by George Bower, (MI 608/12). Attractively toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $380
Restoration of Breda to the House of Orange, 1737, in silver (41mm), by N. von Swinderen, obverse, Armorial Shields of Britain and Nassau, reverse, Princess Anne (daughter of George II) and Prince William of Orange in a car drawn by a lion and a unicorn making a triumphal entry into Breda, (MI 518/74, Eimer 539). Extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $380
Fort Chagre Taken, 1740, in bronze (39mm), by I. W., obverse, half length figure of Admiral Vernon, full face, holding a staff, reverse, Six Ships entering Porto Bello Harbour (MI 548/154, Betts 275). Good fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Carthagena Taken, 1741, in bronze (37mm), obverse, full-length figures of Vernon and Ogle, reverse, ships sailing into Carthagena Harbour, (MI 550/161, Betts 319); another, in brass (37mm), obverse, Don Blass kneeling surrenders his sword to Vernon, reverse, six ships entering Porto Bello harbour (MI 551/165, Betts 298). Good - fine. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Death of Anne, Princess of Orange, 1759, in silver (41mm), by J. G. Holtzhey, obverse, Veiled bust facing left, reverse, Sarcophagus decorated with shield and symbols of Art and Science, (MI 692/417, Eimer 663). Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Accession of George III, 1760, in white metal (40mm) (BHM 3; Eimer 683), not listed in white metal and appears to be a casting; Coronation of King William IV, 1831, in bronze (24mm) (BHM 1521); The Great Exhibition, 1851, in white metal (38mm) (BHM 2424); The Great Exhibition, 1851, in white metal (similar obverse to BHM 2436 reverse and obverse as per BHM 2424), all text in French, by Allen Et Moore); commemoratives in white metal for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, 1887, and Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (3), also Edward VII Coronation (2), In Memoriam, 1910, and George V Coronation, 1911 (2); various other issues (7), some in poor condition, and a few modern issues (2) and some post 1970s world medals (4). Poor - extremely fine. (26)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
George, Prince of Wales appointed Regent, 1789, in bronze (29mm), obverse, bust facing left, reverse, Prince of Wales Feathers, (BHM 321); Tribute to Charles Fox, 1789, in bronze (34mm), by Lutwyche, (BHM 324 RR, D&H Midd. 223); Richard Brinsley Sheridan, c1790, in white metal (35mm), (BHM 346 R, D&H Midd. 217); Thomas Hardy Acquitted of High Treason, in bronze (33mm), (BHM 378, D&H Midd. 204); D Eaton, Acquitted of Sedition, 1795, in bronze (29mm), (BHM -, D&H Midd. 301). Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Battle of the Nile, Davison's Medal, 1798, in gilt bronze (47mm) (BHM 447; Eimer 890), by C.H.Kuchler, with incuse edge inscription, 'A Tribute of Regard From Alexr Davison Esqr St.James's Square'. Very fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $780
Battle of the Nile, Davison's Nile Medal, 1798, in bronze (48mm; 40.5g) by Kuchler, (BHM 447; Eimer 890), with incuse edge inscription, 'A Tribute of Regard From Alexr Davison Esqr St.James's Square. Some surface marking and a small edge nick, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $420
Battle of the Nile, 1798, in bronze (38mm) by T.Wyon (BHM 450; Eimer 892), obverse, Victory seated before a pyramid and holding a medallion of Lord Nelson, reverse, a ribbon marked LAUS DEO NOV. 29 1798 decorating a shield and anchor. A few very minor edge nicks, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
Restoration of Ferdinand IV, Lord Nelson created Duke of Bronte, 1799, in bronze (48mm) (BHM 479A), by C.H.K., obverse, uniformed bust of Nelson left, 'Horatio Viscount Nelson K.B.Duke of Bronte' around, reverse, ship entering Bay of Naples, people on the shore, inscription in exergue. With contact marks in reverse fields, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $500
Restoration of Ferdinand IV, of Naples and Lord Nelson created Duke of Bronte, 1799, in bronze (48mm) by C. H. Kuchler, obverse, bust of Ferdinand facing right, reverse, ship entering Bay of Naples with Fame above bearing a medallion of Nelson, (BHM 489, Eimer 908). Extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Settlement of British at Bombay 1602, and East India Company Victory 1804, in bronze (41mm), by Droz and Mills, struck in 1820 from Mudie's Series commemorating British Victories (BHM 567, Eimer 952). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Boulton's Trafalgar Medal, in bronze, plain edge (48mm) by C.H.Kuchler, 19th century restrike, inscribed on reverse 'James Riley'. Holed at top for ring suspender, fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $280
George III, Battle of Trafalgar, Nelson Memorial, 1805, electrotype uniface medal in bronze, obverse only (53mm) (obverse as BHM 577, Eimer 957). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
Nelson's Naval Victories, a set of four medalets c1805, in brass (20mm), commemorating the Battles of St Vincent, 1797; Aboukir, 1798; Copenhagen, 1801; Trafalgar, 1805 (BHM 592). Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Waterloo Medal, Pistrucci's obverse and reverse in bronze (132mm) produced by the Library of Imperial History, framed (405x250mm) with brass plaque depicting Arms of HRH the Prince Regent. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Opening of London Bridge, 1831, in bronze (51mm), by B. Wyon, obverse, bust of William IV, reverse, five arched bridge, (BHM 1544, Eimer 1245); medalet, for same event, in brass (29mm), (BHM 1547). Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
St George's Hall Opened, 1854, in white metal (45mm) by J.Mayer (BHM-), obverse, Queen seated on raised throne, four Graces in attendance, reverse, fourteen lines of text; City and Guilds of London Institute Medal in bronze (51mm) by L.C.Wyon, obverse, head of Prince of Wales left, reverse, arms above 'Ordinary/Technological/Examination', edge impressed, 'Richard Breaux, Rail Carriage Building, 2nd Prize. 1895.'; Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1897, in silver (26mm) (BHM 3506). The second in official case of John Pinches, London, good very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
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 $100
Passed in
'The Times' Centenary Celebration, Bearwood, 1885, in silver (45mm), by (Longman) Strongi'th'arm (BHM.3202; Eimer 1712), in B.Bennett Ltd. London case; Isle of Man, Washington silver crown, 1976, by Pobjoy, in case with certificate; Australia, 50th Anniversary of Nickel Coinage, 1969, cased as issued. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London, 1886, in bronze (51mm) (BHM 3209; Eimer 1725), by L.C.Wyon, in case of issue by Ralph Heaton & Sons, The Mint, Birmingham. Traces of mint red, good extremely fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, enamel and silver brooch, with safety chain but missing small safety pin, obverse, crown seated on an open book with a garter around and the legend, 'Feare God Honour Ye Kynge', reverse with impressed number, 'Rd.No.50967'. In original case, some fine scratches on reverse, perhaps a name, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $40
Passed in
Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1887, in white metal (39mm); Edward VII, Accession to the Throne, 1901, in white metal (38mm) (BHM 3704); Edward VII, Coronation, 1902, in silver (31mm) (BHM 3737); 12th British National Majority Convention, 1881-1902, badge in gilt and enamel (35x34mm), pin back; Edward VII, London County Council Punctual Attendance medal, 1909-10, in white metal (39mm), with bronze brooch suspender dated 1910, reverse of medal inscribed, 'G.Marsden'; George V, Coronation, 1911, in white metal (39mm), for Chippenham; another in gilt (38mm), for Clitherowe, Lancaster; another in gilt (32mm), by the makers of Elect Cocoa; Edward VIII, Coronation, 1937, in gilt bronze (32mm) (BHM 4304), with brooch pin and ribbon; George VI, Coronation, 1937, in silver (38mm) (BHM 4345); another in white metal (38mm); Centenary of the Births and Deaths and Marriage Acts, 1937, in silver (32mm) (BHM 4386; Eimer 2050). The 1937 silver issue fine, the rest mostly extremely fine - nearly uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $170
SOLD $120
Knights Templar breast star (54mm), in silver and enamel, by Toye & Co, London, hallmarked for London 1891. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Vintage British Royal coat-of-arms, pre 1900, voided design in pressed metal (approx 70x45cm), hand painted. Much of the paint worn or faded, otherwise very good.
Estimate $50
Passed in
The Transvaal War 1899-1900, in white metal, by Spink & Son (BHM 3680; Eimer 1851). Extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Celtic Skittle Club Lagos badge, (1901), in enamel and silver (28.5x31mm), pin back, hallmarked for Vaughton & Sons, Birmingham 1901; South Leith Parish Church tercentenary token, 1909, in aluminium (octagonal 29mm); some Masonic items includes Royal Arch Companions jewel with ribbon, suspension, clasp and pin bar, tested as 9ct gold (approx 6g), Mark jewel with ribbon, suspension, emblem and pin bar, square, compass and G all inside a wreath pendant in silver (27mm), another similar but in gilt and enamel attached to a black ribbon suspended below a clip with attached short chain with fob watch clip at end; also Government Transport Bus Pass, Sep.1972, in silvered (heart shaped 28x33mm), obverse with Royal arms at top, reverse impressed, 'K.S.Balmain A434K'; a vintage, small (67mm long when closed), bone handled pocket knife, no maker's name, with fitted suspension loop. Fine - very fine. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
School medals, includes Jubilee of The Ladies College Cheltenham, 1904, in silver, Punctual Attendance medals for Education Commission Hampshire County Council, Eastham School Board, School Board for London King Edward VII Medal 1902 in bronze and London County Council King Edward VII Medal 1902 in white metal; sporting medals for Hampshire Public Schools Sports large pin-back badge in bronze, Hale 3 Elementary School Honours medal in bronze, Beckenham County Secondary School medal in bronze, Oxley High School Sport Award in silvered bronze, Reward of Attention & Industry School Prize, c1830, in white metal (poor condition), sporting fob medals, some with enamel, for Brighton Elementary Schools, Lambeth Schools, Paddington Schools, Reigate & Redhill Elementary Schools, Strathallan School, Westminster Schools and Willaston School. Poor - very fine. (17)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30