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Robert Banks, Lord Hawkesbury, Secretary of State, 1803, in bronze (49mm) by Hancock, bust facing left, obverse, Britannia and Mercury, reverse, (BHM 548, Eimer 947). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
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Death of Joseph Priestley, 1804, in white metal (56mm), by Halliday, bust facing left, obverse, extensive legend, reverse, (BHM 563). Good very fine.
Estimate $50
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Chronology of Kings of England, circa 1820, in white metal (44mm) by Ingram, listing all rulers up to George IV; Miles distant from London, circa 1820, in white metal (44mm) by Ingram, listing towns, universities and bathing places. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $80
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Coronation of George IV, 1821, in silver (35mm) (BHM 1070; Eimer 1146a), laureate bust left, reverse, George IV enthroned left and being crowned by Victory behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia. A few small marks in reverse field, otherwise nicely toned, good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $230
Sir Walter Scott, Laudatory Medal, 1827, in bronze (62mm) (BHM 1312) by A.J.Stothard after F.Chantrey published by S.Parker, obverse, bare head of Sir Walter Scott right, SCOTT behind head, reverse, female leaning on column holding ribbon with text, 'To Great Men', in exergue MDCCCXXVII, edge impressed 'Bardorum Citharas Patrio Qui Reddidit Istro' (He who restored the songs of the bards to their native lands); Francis Chantrey, Art Union of London series, 1843, in bronze (55mm) (BHM 2227; Eimer 1381), by W.Wyon, obverse, head of Chantrey right, reverse, Chantrey's sculptured monument of James Watt, edge impressed, 'Art-Union of London 1843.' The first with edge bump and a few very small edge nicks, otherwise extremely fine, the second nicely toned, good very fine. (2)
Estimate $90
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Coronation of William IV, 1831, in silver (33mm) (BHM 1475; Eimer 1251), by W.Wyon, obverse, bust of William IV right, reverse, bust right of diademed Adelaide Queen Consort. A few small nicks on reverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $150
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Lady Jane Grey, a 19th century concoction in copper as a medallic coin, dated 1553, probably by Edward Emery, (14.09 g). As struck with golden red peripheral patination, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Queen Victoria's Visit to the Corporation of London, 1837, in bronze (55mm) (BHM 1775; Eimer 1304), by W.Wyon, obverse, Queen Victoria crowned bust left, reverse, facade of Guildhall. Contact marks, otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
Liverpool Agricultural Society Instituted 1830, (1839), in silver (47mm) (Eimer 1231), by Faulkner, type with frosting, reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/John Woolright Esqr/for exhibiting/a superior Brood Mare/1839'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
The Ten Hours Bill, 1848, in white metal (39mm) by Green, (BHM 2306 RR, E. 1423); Nottingham Order of Odd Fellows, in white metal (38mm), (BHM -); Marriage of Duke of Edinburgh to Marie of Russia, 1874, in white metal (51mm), (BHM 2976, R); Return of Prince of Wales from India, 1876, in bronze (23mm); 21st Anniversary of Volunteer Movement, 1881, in iron (63mm), (BHM 3104, E. 1682); Robert Burns Centenary, 1896, in white metal (44mm), (BHM 3495). Very fine or better. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace 1851, Prize Medal, in bronze (77mm) by W. Wyon, obverse, conjoined busts of Victoria and Albert left, two dolphins below, reverse, Britannia seated right crowning Industria, figures representing Africa, America, Asia and Europe attending, edge engraved 'Prize Medal of the Exhibition - Major Pratt Class VII' (Eimer 1456, BHM 2462). With edge nicks, cabinet friction, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $360
Scotland, Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, (1855), in silver (35mm), with scroll suspension, reverse inscribed, 'To/John Neil/1855'. Heavily toned, some small edge nicks, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Scotland, PATNA Cattle Show, 1859, in silver (57mm), hallmarked on both sides for Glasgow 1852 by maker 'PA' (Peter Aitken I), reverse inscribed, 'For The/Three Best Cows/Given By/The Workmen On The Burnfoot Farm/Won BY' (unnamed). Tiny edge nicks and hairlines, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Naval Interest, Shipwrecked Mariners Society, 1872, in white metal (32mm), bust of Nelson; Visit of Fleet to Sunderland, HMS Devastation, in bronze (31mm), (BHM 2988); British and Foreign Sailors Society, 1888, in white metal (38mm); British and Foreign Sailors Society, HMS Bacchante, in white metal (38mm); Navy League Founded, 1895, in bronze (25mm); HMS Vengeance Launched at Barrow, 1899, in white metal (36mm); Naval and Military Exhibition, 1901, in white metal (38mm), (BHM 3734); Britain Rules the Waves, undated, in bronze (34mm); Bombardment of Scarborough by German Fleet, 1914, in aluminium (19mm), (BHM 4111). Very fine or better. (9)
Estimate $180
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Scotland, Lauderdale Agricultural Society, 1879, in silver (39mm), with scroll suspension, reverse inscribed, 'Thomas Neilans/New Mills/2nd Prize/Yeld Draught Mare'. Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
George I of Greece Visit to City of London, 1880, in bronze (76mm) (BHM 3077; Eimer 1668), by G.G.Adams, obverse, head of George I left, reverse, Londinia accompanied by Britannia welcomes Helles and in background at left is St Paul's Cathedral and at right is the Parthenon, in case of issue with gold blocked details on the lid of the visit. Gold blocking on case faded, medal with some light rubbing on high spots on reverse, otherwise nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $640
Volunteer Movement 21st Anniversary, 1881, in bronze (63mm) (BHM 3104; Eimer 1682), obverse, crowned, veiled and draped facing bust of Queen Victoria, the letters, 'VR' in the field, reverse, a standing warrior protects the kneeling figures of Anglia, Hibernia and Scotia in defence of their mother Kingdom. Obverse with a few small scratches, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $60
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Alderman Staples Lord Mayor 1885-86, medal cast in the procession, 1885, by Brown & Englefield, in pewter (43mm); Edward VII, 1901, in white metal (38mm); King Edward's School KESA medal, (1906), in silver (31x31mm), with suspension loop, hallmarked for Birmingham 1906 by maker V&S (Vaughton & Sons); Hampshire Public Schools Sports, (1911), in bronze (50.5x63mm), pin-back, reverse inscribed, '1911/Portal Cup/100 Yards/2nd/J.T.Varley'; King's Medal, Awarded by the London County Council for Attendance Conduct and Industry, undated, in bronze (32mm), with suspension loop, edge inscribed, 'F.Gaunt'; George V and Mary Coronation, 1911, in silvered (32mm), pierced for suspension at top edge; R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes) Whitley Bay Convention badge 411, 1928, in gilt and enamel (28mm), button hole lug suspension, by Cashmore & Co, Warstone Lane Birmingham; The Royal Horticultural Society, Sir Joseph Banks Medal, undated, in bronze (37.5mm), reverse inscribed, 'Awarded By/Hindley/Allot. & Gdn. Assn./To/Mr. E.Hatton/1955'; another, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded By/St. Mary Bourne/Horticultural Soc./1977'. Fine - good very fine. (9)
Estimate $100
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Renfrewshire Agricultural Society, (1887), in silver (35mm), reverse inscribed, 'Show 1887/Colt. Gelding or Filly/One Year Old/Suitable for Road or Field/Won By/Thomas Russell Cameron'. Hairlines, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, in silver (77mm) by L.C.Wyon (BHM 3219, Eimer 1733b). In case of issue, this damaged, medal with hairlines and a few edge nicks on obverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $860
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, in bronze (77mm) (BHM 3219; Eimer 1733), by J.E.Boehm/F.Leighton, obverse, Jubilee bust of Queen Victoria left, reverse, enthroned figure of Empire facing flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters, Art, Industry and Agriculture and in front Time sitting and Mercury reclining, in the exergue five shields inscribed for Asia, America, Europe, Australasia and Africa. In case of issue, this with some damage, medal with some spotty toning, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, in bronze (80mm) (BHM 3284; Eimer 1732), by A.Scharff, obverse, conjoined young crowned and later Jubilee head of Queen Victoria left, reverse, Britannia standing in a cart drawn by two lions and led by Genius, and with Justice and Prudence on either side, in the exergue London City arms and motto. Cleaned and re-toned, edge nicks and other handling marks, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee official Royal Mint issue, medal 1897 in gold, 25.5mm, (12.94 g), (BHM.3506; Eimer 1817b). In red leatherette case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $800
SOLD $850
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in bronze (76mm) (BHM 3511; Eimer 1816), by Spink & Son, London, obverse, crowned, laureate, veiled and draped bust of Victoria left and LX on a laurel spray at right, reverse, Royal arms in centre 'The British Empire A.D. 1897' below and under this a vignette containing four clasped hands, around the border of the medal are fifty shields of British Colonies and Protectorates, each identified. In an unofficial case, nicely toned and extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Scotland, award medal, (1899), handcrafted in silver (37mm), obverse inscribed, 'Presented/By/J.Paterson/Groom/For Best Foal/Crown Scotland/1899', reverse, plain. The domed central disc inserts, front and back, with small dings, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
National Rifle Association, undated (late 19th Century), in silver (38mm), by Fenwick, obverse, bust of Victoria facing left, reverse, kneeling figure with rifle; Prize medal, 19th Century, in bronze (48mm), obverse, Britannia and lion, reverse, wreath; Society of King Charles the Martyr, 19th Century?, in bronze (32mm), obverse, bust of Charles, reverse, Crown; National Emergency (Great Strike), 1926, in bronze (51mm), (BHM 4210); Ireland, Opening of Northern Parliament, Belfast, 1921, in bronze (33mm), with edge loop. Extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $120
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Balloon School Royal Engineers, 1907, in bronze (32mm), by Fenwick, a dirigible flying over a town, (BHM 3697, R); British Aluminium, first lot produced, 1896, in aluminium (38mm), (BHM 3498, RR); The Rights of Scotland, 1901, in white metal (45mm), obverse, Scottish Flag, reverse, EDWARD I OF BRITAIN FALSELY STYLED EDWARD VII, (BHM 3736). Very fine or better. (3)
Estimate $100
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London Professional Football Charity Fund, 1913, in gold (hallmarked V&S 9ct, 16.3g, 32mm) inscribed on reverse 'J.J.Kirkwood/Millwall F.C./1913'. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $500
RAOB (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), Imperial Lodge, Chief Primo jewel in gilt silver and enamel, reverse inscribed, 'Presented to Primo: J.Lee by the Imperial Lodge 577/Morcambre/Apl.18/1912', in case by maker, 'H.Slingsby & Son, Nuneaton'; Imperial Lodge, Attendance jewel in silver and enamel, reverse inscribed, 'Presented/By/Primo:Speight/To Bro: Lee/for Attendance/1910', in case by maker, 'H.Slingsby & Son, Nuneaton'; Knight of Merit jewel in gilt, unnamed, with KOM silver and enamel emblem affixed to ribbon and bottom and top suspender bars inscribed, '1st Deg 18.2.62' and '2nd Deg 2.3.64'; Pride of China Lodge, Roll of Honour jewel in gilt and enamel, with metal emblem affixed to ribbon and inscribed, '1st Deg.4-12-69/2nd Deg.6-9-71/3rd Deg.26-11-74', reverse of jewel inscribed, 'Bro./Harry H.Knight/Pride of China/Lodge No.8304/Exalted/22-3-80'; vintage miniature cup shaped candle holder. Fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $180
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Masonic jewels, includes Rose Croix 30th Degree collarette jewel with a black and white cord neck cord; another identical but with a black neck ribbon; Order of Sacred Monitor, Supreme Rulers Conclave No.123, Past Supreme Ruler's jewel in gilt and enamel; another identical but in gilt silver and enamel with hallmark for London 1953; Mark Master Mason Lodge Officer's collar jewel in white metal (possibly silver), reverse inscribed, 'No.54/Presented By/C.A.Jorgenson J.O/6.10.21', no ribbon. Fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $80
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