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USA, Exposition Universelle Internationale, Paris (France), 1878, prize medal in gold (82.9g; 50mm), by J.C.Chaplain, obverse, laureate bust of France left, reverse, Victory holding a wreath and trumpet above a scene of the exhibition buildings, to right, Cupid holding aloft a plaque stamped in relief, 'Philadelphia and/Reading Coal and Iron Co'. With minor test cut on obverse between the 'A' and 'I' of Francaise, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $5,700
USA, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892, in bronze (76mm) by C.E.Barber - U.S.Mint, obverse full length figure of Columbus arriving on the shore of America, reverse, Fame and Science either side of globe above inscription commemorating the four hundredth anniversary of Columbus landing, tablet below reads 'Digby Institute.'. Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
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
SOLD $50
United States, The Governors Edition of The Franklin Mint States of The Union Series, fifty proof sterling silver medals, each depicting a different state, 500 grains each or 32.39 g, total ASW= 48.18 ounces. In timber case of issue, FDC. (50)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,200
United States, Conference of Mayors, proof sterling silver medal set, by The Franklin Mint, containing fifty 500 grain or 32.39 g medals each depicting a separate major city of the United States fifty largest cities in alphabetical order, total ASW = 48.18 ounces. In timber case of issue, FDC. (50)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,200
History of Flight, proof sterling silver medal set, by The Franklin Mint, one hundred medals, each depicting significant events in aviation history, each medal 1.25 ounces, total ASW = 115.62 ounces. In folder of issue with information booklet, FDC. (100)
Estimate $2,600
SOLD $2,900
The World's Greatest Racing Cars, Franklin Mint, 1977, seventy five one ounce sterling silver ingots (54x27mm) each displaying a different automobile; together with The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection, seventy six silver miniature ingots (17x10mm). First set housed in a three drawer, plush lined mahogany chest (47.5x33x14.5cm), the second set on cards as issued, four ingots to a card, one large ingot toned, uncirculated. (75 large + 76 miniature ingots)
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,100
Societe de la Sculpture de Medailles, series of nine sterling silver medallions of well known artists, each 64mm of 196.5g (or 3000 grains) dated 1971-1972, by the Franklin Mint, cased with certificate and descriptive folder includes New Zealand's James Berry. In carton with individual display stands oxidised or matt antique finish, uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $1,300
The Complete Works of Johannes Vermeer, set of thirty one proof 24 carat gold plated sterling silver medals (44mm; 25g), by Stokes Australasia 1975. With timber display case, nearly FDC. (31)
Estimate $400
SOLD $750
World Captain Cook medals, includes Australia, Council of the Shire of Sutherland, Bi-Centenary of Captain Cook's Landing, 1970, in bright bronze (30mm), with suspension loop and ribbon (5); Canada, British Columbia, Captain James Cook at Nootka Sound, 1778-1978, in bright bronze (32mm), in cards of issue by Greater Victoria Visitor Information Centre (2); Capt. Cook, First White Man To Land In British Columbia At Nootka 1778, in oxidised sterling silver (50mm); Fort Albertini, Captain Cook Bicentennial, 1978, in silvered (34mm); Portugal, James Cook, (1979), in bronze (40mm), by Gravarte, in folder with certificate no.044; USA, Hawaii, Honolulu, Captain Cook commemorative tokens in timber (38mm), 1978 (2), 1979; also New Zealand, Cook Islands one dollar, 1970. Good very fine - uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
World medals, includes Belgium, Edouard Remy, 50th Anniversary of Foundation of Factory at Wygmael, 1855-1905, in bronze (50mm); France, Universal Exposition of Paris, 1855, Medal of Honour to Alexander father & son, in gilt bronze (45mm), reverse with a series of short lines in various patterns, probably for securing to a winning exhibit display; another for Amiens Industrial Society, Founded 1861, award medal in bronze (36mm), edge impressed with 'image of acorn/Bronze' (this double struck), reverse inscribed, 'Mr./M.Demarcy/1909'; Greece, Macedonia award medal in bronze (46mm), obverse, naked rider on horse to left in ancient Greek style, reverse, columns, leaf sprays, ribbons and wreaths with provision in centre for naming details; Sweden, Stockholm Arts and Industries Exhibition, 1866, in white metal (44mm), by Lea Ahlborn. Very good - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
World medals, various issues, noted Belgium, Juste Lipse commemorative, c1850, in brass (34mm); another for Universal Exposition in Antwerp, 1894, in brass (28mm), with suspension loop; Denmark, Dag Hammarskjold, 1905-1961, in bronze (38mm); France, Pierre and Marie Curie, uniface plaque in bronze (45x60.5mm); another unknown issuer featuring Publius Ovidius (Ovid) Naso the Roman poet, in silvered (31.5mm) (with note see: 'Medal Myth and Legend' C.A.B. Magazine); and another commemorative for Duke of Wellington, 1812, in bronze (27mm); USA, 10th Anniversary of Airflow Chrysler car, 1934, in aluminium (31mm); various others. Good - uncirculated. (18)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
World life saving awards, Great Britain, The Royal Life Saving Society, The Award of Merit, type 2 in silver (29mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1919 by maker, 'J.D&Co' (Joseph Daffern & Co, London), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'Denise. M. Cogan. 1919'; New Zealand, another in silver, identical to first, but type 3 with wreath around (32mm), by M&K Ltd (Mayer & Kean Ltd, Wellington), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'C.Liverton. 1945'. Dark toned very fine; good very fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
World medals, including British, Wellington Waterloo 1814 in silver (27mm); small size silver diamond Jubilee 1897 (26mm); France, Ferdinand Phillippe Duke of Orleans 1845 in bronze (27mm); Julius Cardinal Mazaria 1661 in bronze (29mm); Netherlands, Evangelical medal in silver 1842 (43mm) by Lorens. Fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
World medals, including Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain issues of Edward VIII, including BCS .999 fine silver by Pinches, The Forgotten Princess trio in silver (limited to 175 sets), Scotland Agricultural Society in silver, also silver and bronze for Argentina 1925 (CM.107a), 1922 Fisheries in gilt lead (joined); Papal medals Pius XII/Archbishop Sritch (5), mostly base metal issues, including tinnies and some duplication. Fine - uncirculated. (91)
Estimate $400
SOLD $500