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Edward VIII, medallic gold proof sovereign, 1936, below bust hallmarked TM .375 London (9ct, 5.22g, 22mm) (G.FM42c). Toned uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $180
Edward VIII, trial model for award medal, undated (1936), in dark bronze (32mm) (G.CM172.2a), obverse, uniformed bust facing within a circle with three stars below, reverse, laurel wreath; Daily Dispatch Birthday Club medal, 1936, in bronze (32mm) (G.CM176a), with suspension loop, obverse, Edward VIII bareheaded and uniformed bust left, reverse, 9-line inscription within quatrefoil with rose and thistle at indentations; badge, undated (1936), in pressed brass plate (31x53mm) (G.CM181.6), pin back, shield with central disc containing head of Edward VIII right and with a crown at top of shield, on card of issue; Proposed Coronation, 1937, in gilt (38mm) (G.CM196c; BHM4304), no suspension, obverse, crowned and robed bust of Edward VIII right, reverse, 5-line inscription within wreath of rose, thistle, shamrock and laurel with overlay of Royal Arms and Arms of the Dominions, at left and right edge, 'Made In/England'; another, 1937, in dark bronze (37.5mm) (G.CM225.1b), with suspension loop, obverse, crowned and robed bust of Edward VIII right, reverse, crown and sceptre on cushion with rose branch at side, Westminster Abbey in top right field. Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $90
SOLD $50
Edward VIII, Coronation 1937 souvenir circular wall hanging (15.2cm), in colour in plastic frame with clear plastic cover (a badge was also issued with the same design), features facing bareheaded and uniformed bust of Edward VIII inside a crowned wreath and with flags and names of Dominions around; Abdication 1936, large black bakelite medal (11.4cm) (G.CM343a), double pierced at top edge for suspension, made by Clang Ltd for B.A.Seaby, at the top of the obverse is a rectangular box for inserting an Edward VIII portrait stamp, on the balance of the obverse and reverse is the text of the abdication speech. The plastic cover of the first item is cracked and the hanging hooks are missing from the reverse, otherwise extremely fine, the second scarce. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Edward VIII Proposed Coronation, 1937, in aluminium (29x46mm) (G.CM285a), by Turner & Simpson Ltd, with suspension loop, ribbon and gilt brooch bar, obverse, crowned and robed bust of Edward VIII right, reverse, blank rectangular recessed panel at top sides a laurel spray at the bottom the crowned EVIIIR cipher. Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Edward VIII Proposed Coronation, 1937, in bronze (26mm) (G.CM194b), obverse, crowned and robed bust of Edward VIII right, reverse, 5-line inscription within wreath of rose, thistle, shamrock and laurel with overlay of Royal Arms and Arms of the Dominions, at bottom 'Made In/England'; in gilt (26mm) (G.CM211), with suspension loop, obverse, crowned and robed bust of Edward VIII right, reverse, crown on cushion with laurel spray, all above a 4-line inscription, below this, 'N.P.O.LD BELFAST MADE IN ENGLAND'; another identical but with suspension loop removed and then encased in plastic as a small paper weight another identical in gilt (26mm) (G.CM211); Duke of Windsor Memorial, 1972, in silver (38mm) (G.CM381) and in silver (51mm) (G.CM382), both edge numbered 108, obverse, head of Edward VIII left, reverse, montage of Windsor Castle, ancient harp, passant heraldic lions and branched sprays superimposed on a pyramid, hallmarked for Birmingham 1972 by BM & B Co (Birmingham Medal & Badge Co). Very fine - nearly uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Edward VIII Coronation, 1937, brooch in silvered (24mm), with photo in centre with diamond-like stones around, pin back, on original card of issue (appears to be unlisted in Portraits of a Prince by Giordano). Small section missing at top of card, the brooch uncirculated.
Estimate $50
Passed in
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
SOLD $40
Sir Winston Churchill, memorial medal, 1965, in .916 fine gold (1.425oz) by John Pinches, edge stamped 241, with certificate 241/1000. FDC.
Estimate $2,500
Passed in
Boxed sterling silver proof collection, commemorating the postage stamps of Great Britain, "A portrait of Royalty" the edition struck to commemorate the silver Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen, contains twenty five medals of various sizes (total weight about 20 troy ounces), struck by Africana Commemorative Mint. Housed in a large wooden case with key, FDC. (25)
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Replica Jubilee medal, Queen Elizabeth II, 1977, commemorative twenty five year reign, in metal, nickel plated; Miniature Jubilee medal, Queen Elizabeth II, 1977, commemorative twenty five year reign, in silver. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30