Catalogue
John Thurloe, in silver (18th century casting), (32mm), (18.36g), by T.Simon, reverse, S THURLOE, (MIi.406/40). Toned, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $270
Sir James Harrington, in silver, 1653, (34mm), (22.57g), by T.Simon, (MIi.408/43). Toned, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $500
Elizabeth Claypole, Memorial Medal, (2nd daughter of Oliver Cromwell), in bronze, (34mm), copy of a medal by Thomas Simon, by J.Kirk, struck circa 1750, (21.07g), obverse, bust of Claypole right, reverse, legend in wreath (Eimer 197, MI.430/75). Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Thomas Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton, in silver by Thomas Simon, 1664 (later Stuart striking), 45mm, (40.85g), (MIi 502/137). Toned, chased on bust, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $340
Charles II, Dominion of the Sea, uniface test striking in lead, by Thomas Simon, 1665, 25mm, (16.09g), obverse, bust of Charles to right, (cf.MI 506/145). Deeply toned, very fine and very rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Anne, Capitulation of Towns on the River Meuse, 1702, in bronze (37mm) by J.Croker, obverse, crowned and draped bust left, reverse, soldiers near artillery, bombarding a fortified City, in exergue Captis.Colonia.Trajana. Venloa.Rvremvnda. Stephanoverda. Leodio. MDCCII in five lines (Eimer 396, MI ii 241/26). With some spots of old toned verdigris, very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
John Locke, Memorial, 1704 in bronze (41mm) by J.Dassier (Eimer 413), struck c1740. Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $170
Anne, memorial medal 1714, in bronze (50mm) by J.Croker (Eimer -; MI rev. cf II, 344, p.112), issued later by Dassier. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Death of Isaac Newton, 1727 (dated in the old style 1726) in bronze (51mm) by J.Croker (Eimer 504), Master of the Mint 1699-1727. Edge bumps, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
British Monarchs, from Dassier series by J.Dassier in 1731, each housed in 2x2 holder with weights recorded, all in bronze and 40mm except the first which is 41mm (Eimer 526 for set, medals here are No.3 (Henry I), No.4 (Stephen), No.5 (Henry II), No.7 (John), No.10 (Edward I), No.12 (Edward III), No.15 (Henry IV), No.16 (Henry V). Extremely fine or better. (8)
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
Admiral Vernon, Porto Bello 1739 (41mm) (M-G 162; Adams and Chao PBvb 16-Y); Cartagena 1741 (37mm) (M-G 210; Adams and Chao CAu 2-B), Porto Bello Nov 22 1739 (27mm) (M-G 74; Adams and Chao PBv 43-TT). Housed in a velvet lined custom fitted case, very fine or better. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $1,500
George II, William, Prince of Orange, Stadtholder 1747 in bronze (or pinchbeck) (40mm) (cf MI II 317); Frederick the Great of Prussia, battles of Rosbach and Lissa 1757 in bronze (48mm) on horseback/battle scene; another bust right/ Maria Theresa kneeling. Fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
French Fleet Defeated off Cape Finistere, 1747, in silver (43mm) (MH 345; Eimer 616), by T.Pingo, obverse, bust of Lord Anson left being crowned by Victory with her foot on the prow of a galley, reverse, Victory holding a wreath and trident and standing upon a sea monster, six laurel wreaths around with the names of the principal officers of Anson's ship, Centurion, on her world circumnavigation 1740-1744 (type with Campbel). Nicely toned, a few very minor edge nicks and a few marks in Anson's hair, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,500
George III, Defeat of Sultan Tipoo 1792, in bronze (48mm) by C.H.Kuchler (Eimer 845); Jubilee 1809, in bronze (42mm) by T.Wyon (Eimer 993); Death of Caroline 1821, in white metal (40mm) 'Though destroyed by the storm...'; Death of Princess Charlotte 1817, memorial of 1821 in bronze (39mm) by K&S; George IV, Visit to Ireland, 1821 in bronze (34mm) (Eimer 1149; BHM 1117); Princess Victoria Birthday May 24 1837 in white metal. First corroded only good, others very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
Admiral Howe, Naval Victory of the First of June 1794, in white metal or pewter (58mm) by Barrett (Eimer -; BHM 582). Nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Battle of the Nile, Davidson's Medal, 1798, in bronze (47mm), by C.H. Kuchler, Nelson's, bust on shield held by Peace, rev. British Fleet at Aboukir Bay, edge impressed 'From Alexr. Davidson Esq St James's Square Tribute of Regard' with blue ribbon as issued to ratings (Eimer 890; BHM 447). Attractive brown patina, extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $650
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 $60
Passed in
Death of Joseph Priestley, 1804, in white metal (56mm), by Halliday, bust facing left, obverse, extensive legend, reverse, (BHM 563). Good very fine.
Estimate $40
Passed in
Death of William Pitt, 1806, in bronzed copper (53mm) by T.Webb (Eimer 975; BHM 610). Attractive reddish orange brown patina, contact marks on reverse, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
William Pitt, memorial medal, 1806, in bronzed copper (51mm) by Hancock (Eimer -; BHM 613). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
The Peace of Paris, 1814, in white metal (57mm) by G.Mills, obverse, figures of Law, Peace and Victory standing, Dove of Peace above, reverse, inscription in fourteen lines within wreath (BHM 815; Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester, 1857, in white metal (42mm) by Pinches (BHM 2606). First medal holed at top, good very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
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 $50
SOLD $30
John Rennie, 1821 memorial, uniface in bronze (65mm) by Bain, struck out of a collar (Eimer 1152; BHM 1164). Extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Duke of Clarence, Lord High Admiral 1827 in bronze (65mm) by J.Henning (Eimer 1192; BHM 1296). Even dark brown patina, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
William IV, Accession 1830, in bronzed copper (68mm) by W.Wyon (Eimer 1220; BHM 1414). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $350
SOLD $360
William IV, Queen Adelaide, coronation in silver (33mm) by W.Wyon (BHM 1475; Eimer 1257). Porous, pitted surface, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Testamental Truths, 1835, set of 24 medals, in brass (28mm) by E. Thomason, each with a Bible quotation on the obverse and reverse, and the lid only of the brass tube which originally contained the medals with the design of an open Bible and the legend 'testamental truths', (BHM.1700). Extremely fine. (24 + lid)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Queen Victoria, Visit to the City of London, 1837, in bronze (61mm) by J.Barber, obverse, bust left, reverse, Victoria seated beneath a canopy welcomed by the Lord Mayor, City Arms above (BHM 1772, Eimer 1303). Areas of corrosion on obverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $100
Love token, possibly Thailand bullet money cut in half and engraved 'M.H.M./from/L.F.S' with loop at top and fitted to a fob chain jump ring in gold (?) and attached to this is a holed English Queen Victoria sixpence. Coin poor, token very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Schools, in bronze (47mm) reward medal by L.Weiner (D&W 2161/113; cf WJN Sale 61B, lot 979 part); Crimean War, Holy Alliance, 1854 in bronze (45mm) by Allen and Moore (Eimer 1489; BHM 2536); International Exhibition 1862, in bronze (41mm) (Eimer 1556). Edge mount(?) mark on second, otherwise very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90