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Rhodesia, History of Rhodesia, set of ten sterling silver medals (average 29.5g, 33.4mm) of famous people includes David Livingston, Lobengula, Cecil J Rhodes, Allan Wilson, Sir Charles Coghlan, Mother Patrick, Winston Malvern, Winston Field, Sir Roy Welensky, Ian Douglas Smith. In case of issue, set 179/1000, uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $190
Russia, bronze commorative medallion (39 mm) 'Tsar & Duke Vasilli Ioanovich', undated (c1800). Obverse die in advanced cracked state, good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $110
South Africa, ZAR, Pretoria Agricultural Society, 1899, in silver (41mm) awarded to Harry Curtis; Union of South Africa, Pretoria Society of Agriculture and Industries, 1925 in silver (39mm) by W.J.D. Birmingham hallmark A, awarded to 'C.M.Brooke & Sons/1925/(for)/Lemon Squash'; Witwatersrand Agricultural Society, 1931 in silver (38mm), by RMP (Royal Mint Pretoria, awarded to 'Economic Furniture Mast/(for)/"Anti-Sag" Spiral Spring Mattress Support/ 1931', another (39mm) hallmarked RMP.925 'Mrs P.Harrison/(for)/Goat Ram, with three of his progeny/Sire "Morven Meridian"/1937'; Royal Agricultral Society of Natal 1908 in bronze (49mm) by Fenwick Birm for Kerby & Co Moritzburg 'W.Perfect/(for)/Fibre & Cordage/1908'. Second and fourth in cases of issue, extremely fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
South Africa, foundation of ZAR 14 Aug 1875 in 18 carat gold (31x45mm) by Paghiari for SAHM hallmark B (1975), edge stamped 86 (37.99g), another edge stamped 88 (37.45g), commemorating the foundation of the Boer Colonies. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $3,400
South Africa, George VI, Agricultural medals; Farmer's Weekly in gilt silver (39mm) by S.A.Mint 'W.P.A.S. Show 1950 for most points/For Heavy Breeds of Horses (tie winner)', S.Goodman's hallmarked; in silver (51mm) by SAM hallmarked but otherwise uninscribed, won by S.Goodman at the Rosebank Cape Show, in Africaans, the Farmer's Weekly medal on both. Good extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
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South Africa, British South Africa Company Rifle Competition Medal, undated, in silver (35mm), uniface and unnamed. Nicely toned, very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
USA, Hawaii, Hawaiian Missions Centennial, 1820-1920, in silver (30mm) reverse plain, hallmark W, inscribed '50yds. Boys 18/2ND/Sam Kahanamaka/April 19-1920'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
USA, Cleveland, Ohio, Lindbergh Herrick Reception Committee 1st August 1927, member medal in yellow bronze with red, white and blue ribbon. Good very fine.
Estimate $40
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USA, Hawaii, Cook Monument, reverse stamped No.2 (1965 issue), in bronze (30mm) (K.24); Captain Cook Festival, 1969, in bronze (44mm) (K.32), edge numbered 86; Captain James Cook Discoverer of Hawaii, (1976), in oxidised silvered (39mm) (KM.91A); Captain Cook/Kona Coast Bank, 1978 (issued 1977), in silver (21mm) (K.95B), milled edge; Captain Cook/Hawaii Bicentennial Anniversary, 1978, in bronze (38.5mm) (K.101), milled edge; Discovery of the Hawaiian Islands by Captain Cook, (1978), in antiqued pewter (45.5mm) (K.109). Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
Vatican, Holy Year 1975, medal in gold (stamped 750, 4.9g, 20mm), obverse, mitred bust of Pope Paul VI left, 'Paulus VI Ponti Fex Maximus' around, reverse, Papal Coat of Arms, 'In Nomine Domini' below. In blue wallet of issue, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
Vatican, Holy Year 1975, two medal set in gold (stamped 750, 4.9g each, 20mm), obverse, mitred bust of Pope Paul VI left, 'Paulus VI Ponti Fex Maximus' around, reverse, view of St Peters Basilica with opened Holy door, 'Iubilaeum Extraordinarium' above. In red case of issue, nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $320
SOLD $400
World medals, an assortment, all base metal, includes a variety of Polish twentieth century issues, lot includes badges and themed playing cards. Mostly very fine - uncirculated. (approx 50)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
World medals, Treasures of the Renaissance, proof one ounce sterling silver medals, each depicting a famous art work from the Renaissance, by the Franklin Mint. In cards of issue, FDC. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
World medals, France, Chambre de Commerce, Rouen, 1802, in silver (34mm hexagonal) by Lecomte, obverse, winged Mercury holding caduceus and cornucopia flying above city of Rouen with River Seine in foreground, reverse, legend in seven lines within open wreath; Marriage of Napoleon III to Eugenie de Montijo, 1853, in bronze (57mm), obverse view of Cathedrale de Paris by E.Dubois 1842, reverse, marriage details in eight lines; Norway, 900th Anniversary of Trondheim, 1897, in tin (61mm) by Ivor Throndsen, obverse, view of Cathedral, reverse, Viking scene. Second medal with edge nicks and uneven tone on reverse, good very fine - nearly uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
World medals, South Africa, Generals of the Anglo-Boer War, set of twelve sterling silver medals (36.8g, 45mm), stamped C.M. STG.G on rims, by the South African Historical Mint, includes Frederick Roberts, Peter Cronje, Redvers Buller, Jacobus de la Rey, Georges Villebois-Mareuil, Horatio Kitchener, John French, Christiaan de Wet, Robert Baden-Powell, Louis Botha, James Hertzog, Jan Smuts. In case of issue, some foxing on inside centre strip, otherwise FDC. (12)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
World tokens, check pieces, assorted issues including Australia, O G & Co, ninepence, one shilling, in brass; R G T & S, one shilling, one shilling and threepence, in brass; Belgium, Canada, Great Britain, Royal Arsenal Co-op, twopence, sixpence, in tin; William Bros Direct Supply Stores Ltd, two shillings, in tin; Our Boys Clothing Company, London, in aluminium; Bexley B.C., one shilling deposit token, in aluminium (32.5mm), pierced for suspension; A.Ryder, Upwell, halfpenny, one and a half, five shillings, set of three cardboard tokens (4 sets); imitation half and one guinea, annotated in 2x2 holders; India, USA. Good - extremely fine. (104)
Estimate $200
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