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Germany, Anna Caecilie Garve memorial medal, 1889, in bronze (33mm), designed by Johs. Garve, made by Lauer, obverse, shield and knight's head with winged helmet and floral sprays and legend, '(German translated to English) Anna Caecilie Garve Born Von Hacht, Reitbrook, 4 Dec 1808 Hamburg 20 Jun 1889', reverse, female lying on couch with angel above holding branch and wreath with legend 'Die Liebe Horet Nimmer Auf' (Love Never Dies). Extremely fine.
Estimate $80
Passed in
Germany, Prussia, Friedr. Wilhelm von Braunschweig, undated, in bronze (28mm), by Loos., reverse, coat of arms with six helmets above; Saarland, Festival Medal of School Youth, Saarbrucken, 1895, in brass (25.5mm), obverse, Saarbrucken coat of arms from end of 19th century, reverse, In Memory of 25th Anniversary of Battle of Spicheren 6 August 1870-1895; Numismatic Club Berlin, 1876, in bronze (25mm); also Hamburg, Poor People in the Suburbs 1 Serving of Food token, stippled date 1892, in brown plastic (35mm). The first with edge nicks, the second missing suspender, otherwise fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $70
Passed in
India, Central Provinces Exhibition, 1865 in gilt bronze (51mm) by Calcutta Mint (P.865.1). High relief portrait of Sir Richard Temple, field scratch in front of face, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Israel, a collection of commemorative medals from c1967 onwards, various sizes including some in timber stands others in boxes of issue, also a selection of mint sets and a few single commemorative coins, all in packs, noted The Victory Coin 1967 in silver and Hanukkah Coin 1977, also official mint sets for 1974 and 1980 as well as others. Mostly uncirculated. (approx 40 + 4 sets + 1 album)
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
Italy, Vatican, Pius VII, at Perouse, 1805, in bronze (38mm); Pius XI, the Flavian amphitheatre, 1851, in bronze (37mm) by B.Zaccagnini, obverse, the amphitheatre with St Leonardi hovering above in clouds, reverse, Papal crests, hearts and cross above; Gabrius Maria Nava, Pontiff of Brixian, undated, in blackened bronze (43mm), by Zaffarelli, obverse, bust of Pontiff right, reverse, monumental tomb, mitre on top, scenes below. First medal with old ticket, and has been silvered, very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Italy, Vatican Papal State, Vacant Seat, 1829, in bronze (31mm), by Nic. Cer.(bara), obverse, coat of arms of Cardinal Camerlengo Pier Francesco Galeffi surmounted by a pavilion and decussed keys, reverse, inscription in five lines with rosette above and crossed stalks below (Boccia 85); another, 1829, in bronze (31mm), by Nic. Cerbara, obverse coat of arms of Mario Mattei, General Treasurer, surmounted by ten knot galero, reverse, four lines with rosette and two petals above and wreath with ribbon below. Dark toned, with some small edge nicks, both scarce, good very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Italy, Vatican City, Pius IX, 1854, AE medal, (82mm diameter, 250 g), Bianchi sculptor, obv. bust of Pius IX left, around PIVS IX PONT MAX, rev. interior view of St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica upon its consecration, after destruction by fire on 15 July 1823, around PIVS IX P. M. BASILICAM PAVLI APOST AB INCENDIO REFECTAM SOLEMNI RITV CONSECRAVIT IV ID DEC. MDCCCLIV, (Molinari Collection 216, Europese Penningen 1577 var). Numerous edge knocks, very fine and an impressive example of medallic art.
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Italy, Vatican, Papal medallion, in gold (22ct, 9.8g, 24mm) with loop mount, obverse, bust left of Pope John XXIII, reverse, bust left of Pope Pius X, with date 11 Aprile - 11 Maggio, MCMLIX. In case with Arms of Pope John XXIII gold blocked on lid, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $600
SOLD $470
Italy, Vatican City, Innocent XII - Johannes Paulus II, an accumulation of coins, medals, souvenirs and stamps, religious medalets, with duplication, including mint sets, 1970 (2), 1974 (KM.MS74, MS78); Sede Vacante, five hundred lire, 1958 (KM.57), 1963 (3) (KM.75) in wallets of issue; assorted two, five, ten, fifty and one hundred lire, 1951-1979 (15), five hundred lire, 1983; medals, (30-37mm), mostly in silver, Paul VI and XII, John XXIII, John Paul I and II; large medals (50mm) (12) silvered, Paul VI and XII, John XXIII (10) all with different reverses; bronze medals include Innocent XII (54mm), Leo XIII (38mm), Clement XI (39mm), Paul IX (37mm); religious medalets, mostly in aluminium (72); together with overseas Papal Visits, to Australia, 1970, in bronze (2) and silvered (48mm) (C.1970/56), 1986, in bronze (32mm)(2) (C.1986/67); Poland, 1983, in bronze (70mm) by A.Grilli for S.Johnson, figure of Pope Paul II high relief on obverse, and Cardinal Glemp in high relief on reverse; Velehrad, Czech Republic, 1990, in bronze (60mm) and silver (60mm, 110g). Poor - uncirculated. (approx 220)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Malaya, Penang, medal given to school children on Peace Day 1919, in white metal (38mm), with ring top suspension and ribbon. Some toning, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $360
Monaco, Princes of Monaco, Honore II to Prince Ranier and Princess Grace, set of seven 999.9 fine gold medals issued in 1976 (12g each, total 84g). In case of issue with certificate 179 and brochures, FDC. (7)
Estimate $5,500
SOLD $5,500
Netherlands, Queen Wilhelmina, twenty five years of reign, in silver (59mm, 71.13g) by J.C. Wienecke. With original case, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Netherlands, Dutch East Indies, Koloniale Tentoonstelling (Colonial Exhibition), Semarang, 1914, prize medal cast in gilt (59mm), no maker, unnamed. Some casting pit marks on reverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $160
South Africa, medals and medalets, 1895-c1970s, including, Nederlandsche Zuid Afrikaansche Spoorweg-Maatschappij, Opening of the Delagoabaai Line, 1895, in bronze (43mm) by J.P.M.Menger; Kaffraria 50th Anniversary, 1908, in bronze (30mm); George V, Coronation 1911, in bronze (32mm) (holed at top); Jubilee, 1935, in bronze (31mm); George VI, Coronation 1937, in bronze (57mm); Die Groot Trek centenary, 1938, in silver (32mm); Jan van Roebeeck & Maria de la Queillerie tercentenary, 1952, in bronze (40mm); Kimberley Festival, 1966, in bronze (31mm) with loop mount; Leander Starr Jameson, 50th Anniversary of his death, 1967, in silver and bronze (38mm) both numbered 136 on edge, in case of issue with certificate; Ons Geskredenis in Beeld series (3) in gold plated silver (45mm) 'Die Groot Trek', 'Die Tweede Vryheidsoorlog', 'Slag van Isandhlwana'; Lt-General Lord Methuen, in gilded fine silver (51mm, 59g) c1975-79, by Transvaal Medallion Society. Fine - uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Sweden, 25th Anniversary of Aktibolaget Separator (Cream Separator), Stockholm, 1883-1908, in silver (50mm; 72.98g), obverse, jugate busts to right of inventors, Gustaf De Laval and John Bernstrom, reverse, Genius seated on rocks and holding a model of a separator, Mercury representing commerce at right facing Genius, in the background a hammer and anvil, around the top is the legend, 'Europa Amerika Australien Afrika Asien', with suspension loop added at top edge. Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Switzerland, Homage to Sindics and State Councillors, Geneva, 1842, in bronze (25mm), by A.Bovy; Town of Neuchatel, Inauguration of Girls' College, November 1853, in bronze (32mm); Souvenir of L'Ondine Genevoise School of Music, undated, in aluminium (30mm), ring top suspension. Good very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Switzerland, Defence of Geneva, 1840, in silvered (25mm), obverse, city arms and five lines of text and legend, 'Souvenir of 10 December 1602', reverse, memorial plaque with names and legend, '(French translated to English) To citizens That Died Defending The Fatherland'; Souvenir of Yverdon Inauguration Party, 5 July 1890, in silvered (33mm), obverse, statue of A.Pestalozzi with two children; Jeton, undated, in gilt (21mm), reverse inscription within wreath, '(German translated to English) Protect Keep On And On Eighth Freedom Secure Hoard'; also Russia, Provisional Government, Chairman Alexander Kerensky medal, (1918), in bronze (26.2mm), ring top suspension, reverse, inscription '(Russian translated to English) For the Freedom of Russia forward'. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Switzerland, Tir Federal De Geneve, 1851, souvenir jeton in brass (24mm); In Memory of the Federal Protection Festival in Schaefhausen, 2 July 1865, in gilt bronze (22mm), obverse, three shooters holding a flag and shaking hands with legend, '(German translated to English) Keen Eye, Loyal Hand, Whole Being, Switzerland'; Fribourg Shooting Festival, 1881, in silvered (27.5mm), with ring top suspension, obverse, Adrian Von Bubenberg statue looking right, reverse, shield on crossed rifles with cross above and within laurel wreath; Fribourg Shooting Festival, 1881, in silvered (27.5mm), with ring top suspension, obverse, three figures each pointing two fingers skyward with legend '(German translated to English) 'In 1308 The Swiss Federation Is Made', reverse, shield on crossed rifles with cross above and within laurel wreath; Souvenir of Liberal-Conservative Shooting in Mendrisio (Canton of Ticino - Italian speaking area of Switzerland), 20, 21, 22 September 1889, in bronze (25mm). Fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Switzerland, Swiss Numismatic Society medals, various branches in bronze (all 27mm), includes Geneva 1893 (J.C.Hedlinger 1691-1771); Geneva 1896 (J.Dassier 1676-1763); Lucerne 1895 (Jos. Gasp. Schwendimann 1741-1786); Neuchatel 1894 (H.F.Brandt 1789-1845); Soleure 1901 (J.M.Morikofer 1706-1761). The second last with a few spots of oxidation, otherwise good very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Switzerland, Swiss Numismatic Society medals, Zurich 1899 (Fritz Aberli 1800-1872), in bronze (25mm); Fribourg, 25th Anniversary of Foundation 1879-1904 (L.Coraggioni d'Orelli 1825-1909), in bronze (27mm); Basel 1907 (Desiderivs Erasmvus), in bronze (27mm). Very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $80
Passed in
Switzerland, Swiss Numismatic Society medals, various branches in bronze (all 27mm), includes Aarav-Brugg 1909 (C.Feer-Herzog 1820-1880); Berne 1906 (C.F.L.Lohner 1786-1863); la Chaux de Fonds 1902 (J.P.Droz 1746-1823); another identical obverse but uniface; another identical obverse but reverse for Visit to the Huguenin Brothers' Workshop (watch-case design and engravers), 14 September 1902. Very fine. (5)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
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