Catalogue
Princess Clementina, Escape from Innsbruck, 1719, in bronze (48mm) by O.Hamerani (Eimer 454; M1 444/49). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Royal Society of London, Copley Medal, undated (1737), in white metal (43mm), (MI.ii, 522/81; Eimer 540), by J.S.Tanner, obverse, Pallas seated left amongst symbols of learning and holding a wreath in an outstretched hand and embraces the figure of Nature, reverse, arms of the Royal Society. Nicely toned, a few spots of tin pest, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Battle of Culloden, 1746, in bronze (51mm) by R.Yeo, obverse, armoured bust of William, Duke of Cumberland, right, reverse, seated Britannia, left, the Duke as Hercules tramples upon Discord, legend in exergue (Eimer 604, Forrer VI/702, MI ii, 613/278). Good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Admiral Earl Howe, Naval Victory, 1st June 1794, in bronze (48mm) by C.H.Kuchler, obverse, uniformed bust right, reverse, view of the naval battle, Lord Howe's ship sinking a French ship, in exergue 'Gallor.Classis Proflig./Die 1 Junii/MDCCXCIV', (BHM 383, Eimer 855, Fearon 245.3, MH 1919,417). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $340
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 $50
SOLD $50
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
SOLD $30
Royal National Institute for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, (George IV 1824, in silver (35mm), by W.Wyon, Mint, pierced hole at top for suspension ring, edge inscribed, 'George Grey.'. Display mounted on cardboard sheet with printed details of award, medal with a few small edge nicks or bumps and hairlines, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $550
Passed in
Christ's Hospital (School) Master's or Marker's medal, (1787) in silver (35mm) by L.Pingo, edge inscribed 'Elizabeth Pocklington 1844' (Eimer 29; D & W242/306). Toned, good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Marriage of the Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra, 1863, in bronze (63mm) by L.C.Wyon (Eimer 1562a; BHM 2770). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Queen Victoria, Blackfrairs Bridge and Holborn Valley Viaduct Opened 1869, in bronze (76mm) by G.G.Adams for the Corporation of London (Eimer 1604; BHM 2906; Welch 11). In case of issue, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
Edward Bailey, Art Union of London, 1882, in bronze (55mm) (Eimer 1691; BHM 3115), by A.B.Wyon, obverse, head of Bailey left, reverse, Bailey's statue, 'Eve at the Fountain'; also Battle of Rosbach and Lissa, 1757, in gilt bronze (48mm), British Ally in Seven Year War, obverse, Frederick II of Prussia on horseback to left, reverse, battle scene. The first with short scratch on reverse, a few oxidation spots and a very minor edge nick, otherwise nearly extremely fine, the second with a suspender removed at top edge and some loss of gilt, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $90
SOLD $300
Board of Trade for Sea Gallantry (VR), in silver (58mm) by B.Wyon, obverse, laureate bust of Victoria, left, reverse, three men and a woman holding a child upon a raft in rough seas, a lifeboat in the distance (Eimer 1503), engraved around edge 'Kenneth Finlayson Wreck of the S.S.'Douro' on the 20th November 1887'. With three minor edge nicks, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $750
London Philatelic Exhibition, May 1890 in silver (39mm), commemorating 50th Anniversary of the Introduction of Postage Stamps. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $130
Royal Humane Society Medal, 1898, for successful rescue, in bronze (38mm) with scroll suspension and blue ribbon, inscribed around edge 'Francis Cox Feb 25 1898'. Scratches in right obverse field, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $360
Peace Treaty for the South Africa War, 1902, in silver (70mm, 140g) by E.Fuchs for Elkington & Co, obverse, Angel attending fallen soldier, legend above, in tablet below 'South African/Campaign/1899-1902'; reverse, cuirassed female figure, standing, sheathing sword, column of troops behind passing towards ships in harbour (BHM 3876). In Elkington & Co Ld case of issue, good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
Agricultural Society medals, in silver, Royal Lancashire Agriculture Society, Pigeon. Preston Show 1902 (45mm), Championship medal by Toogoods the King's Seedsmen, Southhampton (45mm); Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, 1885 (30mm); Haughton Agricultural Society, 1888 (51mm) entirely hand engraved in leaf pattern surround mount. Very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Ireland, Visit of Atlantic Fleet to Queenstown, 1910, in white metal (31mm) (BHM 3988), by J.F.O'Crowley, Goldsmith, Cork, obverse, view of Blarney Castle, reverse, inscription; Australia, First Visit of Commonwealth Fleet to Sydney, 1913, in bronze (29mm) (C.1913/5), by Amor. Very fine; good very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Masonic, 9 carat and 18 carat voided badge, with lodge St. Andrew gilt enamel hallmark GK & S and founded 1910 enamelled pin brooch (Kenning & Son). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
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 $80
SOLD $50
Exhibition of Inventions, badge in gilt and enamel (20.5mm), by Thomas Fattorini Birmingham Ltd, Hockley St, with button hole lug. Good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Memorial, Signing of the Armistice, Tenth Anniversary, 1928, struck by the Royal Mint, silver (76mm) by C.L.J. Doman (Eimer 2008). With case of issue, good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, in silver (47mm) and bronze (46mm) (3) all to LJE Capon for agricultural equipment, the silver dated 1935. Each in case of issue, FDC. (4)
Estimate $70
SOLD $100
Coronation of King George VI, 1937, in silver (57mm) (BHM 4314; Eimer 2046), in Royal Mint case of issue. Some faint hairlines and a few small nicks, otherwise nicely toned uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Sir Francis Chichester, Gypsy Moth World Voyage 1966-1967, in silver (58mm) (103g) by L.E.Pinches, edge No 106. Uncirculated.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
The Kings and Queens of England, set of forty three proof sterling silver medallions, each with a unique design (41g each, 41.55mm) by John Pinches, London. In official red presentation album, FDC. (43)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,500
Medallic Illustrations of The History of Great Britain and Ireland, by The British Museum Department of Coins and Medals, 1979 edition, hardcover (28.5x42cm), unnumbered pages but approx 30mm thick, hundreds of medals illustrated in b&w, with four indexes for 1. Inscriptions, 2. Engravers and Artists, 3. Engravers' Initials etc, and 4. General, inside the front cover is a sticker indicating that this book is No.7 of a limited edition of fifty copies hardbound in English hide by George Miller of Oswestry, cover page signed by David L.Allen. Foxing on cover and cover pages and some small loss of material on spine, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Medallions and medalets, an assortment in white metal and bronze from early nineteenth century, also 1939-1945 Defence medal and United Nations Peace service medals, a few small silver, large Royal Mint Diamond Jubilee medal in bronze, a Dassier of Richard II in bronze and Bishop of Exeter 1835 in bronze (Eimer 1283), for 300 yrs since first, English Bible. Fair - uncirculated. (approx 80)
Estimate $150
SOLD $240