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Elizabeth I Memorial, 1602, in bronze (40mm) (Eimer 79), by J.Dassier, obverse, three-quarters draped bust of Elizabeth I half facing left, reverse, Eye of God above a scene of the Spanish Armada being destroyed at sea and at the left is Religion holding a bible and lighted candle and at the right is Minerva holding a rudder and palm branch. A later casting, extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $220
Capture of Portobello, (1739), in gilt bronze (37mm) (Eimer 550); Queen Victoria 60th Year of Reign, 1897, in white metal (39mm) (BHM 3563), holed for suspension; Birkenhead 1897 suspender (QVC), in gilt (20x23mm), with slip-pin at top and hook at bottom for attaching medal; Sinking of the S.S. Lusitania, 1915, cast in bronze (55mm) (BHM 4118; Eimer 1941Ab); Field Marshall Montgomery, Desert War 25th Anniversary, 1940-1965, in gilt (40mm). Good - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $80
SOLD $180
George II, Admiral Vernon captured Portobello, 1739 in brass (38mm); George III, crowned 22 Sep 1761 in bronze (34mm); Cartwheel twopence 1797 made into a hollow box; Victoria and Albert brass medallic box containing three medalets in white metal 'Britains Hope' (26mm). Fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $550
Battle of the Nile, Davison's Medal, 1798, in copper (47mm), by C.H. Kuchler, obverse, Peace on rocky shore holding a shield featuring Nelson's bust, reverse, British Fleet at Aboukir Bay, edge impressed 'From Alexr. Davison Esqr. St. James's Square = A Tribute of Regard.' (Eimer 890; BHM 447). Some light hairlines and contact marks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $520
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 $440
SOLD $1,100
City Of London School, 1834, in silver (57mm) (Eimer 1279), by B.Wyon, obverse, facade of the school building, reverse, Knowledge seated right instructs standing youth leaning on a tablet inscribed, 'JOHN/CARPENTER/1447', and with London City arms at top. Detail on tablet worn, otherwise very fine/fine.
Estimate $180
Passed in
Opening of the New Coal Exchange, London, 1849, in bronze (89mm) by Benjamin Wyon, obverse, bust of Queen Victoria left in centre medallion, surrounded by busts of Prince Albert, Prince Albert Edward Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal within medallions, inscription around, reverse, detailed view of the Coal Exchange interior within ornamemtal border, City of London shield and motto below, issued by the Corporation of London, in case of issue gold blocked on outside of lid 'In Commemoration Of/The Opening of/The New Coal Exchange/MDCCCXLIX' within open floral wreath (Eimer 1435, BHM 2357). Nearly FDC.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $5,000
Sweden, Life Saving Medal of King Oscar, 1844-59, in silver (24mm), foreign award type with reverse Latin legend 'Illis Quorum Meruere Labores' (Those Whose Efforts Deserved), reverse with die struck recipient's name in relief, 'Guillielmo/Trott' (William Trott), with hinged crown and ring top suspension with ribbon. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $420
International Exhibition Opened May 1st, 1862, in white metal (51mm) (BHM 2739), by Pinches, London, obverse, view of exhibition building (West Front), reverse, Britannia seated holding flag attended by Commerce holding a flag bearing names of Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Australasia. In fitted case, this with foxing on lid lining, medal extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $190
Jubilee of the Numismatic Society of London, 1887, in bronze (58mm), by Pinches, obverse, draped bust of John Evans (Doctor of Civil Law, Fellow of the Royal Society, President), reverse, central text within wreath and Latin legend around (BHM 3344; Eimer 1729). Nicely toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $140
Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, 1897 in bronze ( mm) (Eimer 1817a), the official Royal Mint issue. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Lord Nelson's Ship HMS 'Foudroyant', 1897, in copper (38mm) from the ship after breaking up, obverse, uniformed bust of Nelson facing, reverse, the 'Foudroyant' at anchor (Eimer 1813; BHM 3613). A few very minor edge nicks, otherwise toned extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Montgomeryshire Imperial Yeomanry, South African Campaign 1901, medal in bronze (39mm) by Restall, Birmingham. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $300
Passed in
Coronation of Edward VII, 1902, in bronze (63mm) (Eimer 1870; BHM 3772) (variety with different date on shield), obverse, conjoined, crowned and draped busts of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, reverse, female figure seated right with shield of Royal arms dated 9 Aug 1902 (without stop after Aug), looking toward Westminster Abbey and above is a radiate crown. Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $440
The Churchill Centenary Trust, Churchill Centenary medals (1874-1974), set of twenty four sterling silver medals (25.25g each) in album of issue with certificate, by John Pinches. FDC. (24)
Estimate $450
SOLD $380
Kings And Queens Of England Collection As 1000 Years Of British Monarchy, sterling silver proof edition, fifty medals (4 x 22mm), each medal ingot is 100 grains, (63.2 grams), struck by John Pinches Ltd, housed in large wooden case and described as set A074. FDC. (50)
Estimate $2,750
SOLD $2,500