Catalogue
Manchester Riots, August 16 1819, in darkened white metal (62mm) (BHM 989; Eimer 1112), obverse, cavalry troop cutting down men, women and children, reverse, words from Psalm XXXVII XIV. Die crack at date, edge bump and some surface marks on reverse, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $650
Passed in
George Canning, French memorial medal, 1827, in bronze (51mm) by Galle, obverse, bust left, reverse, inscription in French, A la Concorde des Peuples around, 'Liberte/Civile/et/Religieuse/dans/l'Univers/1827', in centre within circle; The Iron & Steel Institute Meeting in Belgium, 1873, commemorative medal in bronze (45mm) by J.Moore, obverse bust of King Leopold II of Belgium, left. Nearly extremely fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Coronation of Queen Victoria,?1838, in silver (36mm) by B.Pistrucci (BHM 1801; Eimer 1315), obverse, diademed head of Queen Victoria right, reverse, Queen Victoria enthroned being offered the crown by Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia; Coronation of George V, 1911, in silver (31mm), by B.M (Sir (Edgar) Bertram Mackennal, obverse, crowned bust of King George V left, reverse, crowned bust of Queen Mary left. First medal with edge bumps and nicks, otherwise good fine, second medal toned uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $480
Scotland, Etal Games, Prize For Wrestling, 3d Octr 1844., in silver (58.5mm), no maker, tiered ring top suspension, reverse inscribed in the centre, 'Given/By/Lord F.Fitzclarence/in the presence of /H.R.H. the Duke/of/Cambridge.', and around the bottom, 'To John Hall'. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $320
Glasgow University, Academy of Medicine, set of three in bronze (70mm) by N.Macphail in 1870 (William Hunter, noted numismatist) (John Hunter) (Joseph Black) one inscribed on edge 'Jacob Wilson 1884...' (Eimer 806, 852, 911), housed in glazed leather covered timber frame with plush interior. Good extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $350
SOLD $220
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London, 1886, in bronze (52mm) by L.C.Wyon, obverse, bust left, of Albert Edward Prince of Wales Executive President, reverse, inscription within open wreath (BHM 3209, Eimer 1725, Pudd.886.1.2). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
London Annual International Exhibition, of All Fine Arts, Industries and Inventions, 1873, in gilt bronze (70mm) (Eimer 1622), obverse by G.T.Morgan and reverse by J.Gamble, obverse, bust of Prince of Wales left, reverse, facade of exhibition buildings including Albert Hall, edge inscribed, 'B.D.Knox Catalogue No. 507'. Some oxidation, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $60
Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in white metal (76mm) by F.Bowcher, obverse, bust left, crowned, laureate, veiled and draped, inscription around, reverse, Royal Arms in centre, 'The British Empire' within rays below, a border around with names of British Colonies and Protectorates on fifty five shields in two concentric circles (BHM 3511, Eimer 1816). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $700
AOF, private society award medals in silver and gilt silver, centre glazed, both to Bro. J.J.Rydon, one May 12th 1881, other star shape March 4th 1897. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Ireland, Baldoyle (Racecourse), Members Stand 1907 and another for 1908, badges in voided gilt and enamel (22.5x29mm), by West & Son, Dublin, with suspension rings and woven cord holders, the first in red, white and blue, the second in green and white, the first numbered on the reverse 65, and the second 106. Nearly extremely fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $240
SOLD $220
Dairy Show, London, (c1909), in silver (38mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1909 by maker 'W.A' (William Adams Ltd), reverse inscribed, 'Dairy Show, London/Presented/By/Keeps Ltd/London/won by/W.McLoughlin'. Fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales, 1911, in silver (35mm) (BHM 4079; Eimer 1925), obverse, crowned and draped bust left, reverse, Caernarvon Castle with Welsh dragon below. Toned, very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $400
Royal Automobile Club Associate, car badge (KC), 1927, in silvered brass with enamelled Union Jack in middle, by Collins, London, numbered, 'N33348', reverse with screw over sticker, '1927/Race To/Pall Mall/S.W.'. Crack in enamel, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Bolivia, Charles III, gold eight escudos, 1785 P.R., Potosi Mint (KM.59). Toning, good very fine.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $2,600
Bolivia, Charles IIII, silver eight reales, 1807 P.J., 1808 P.J., Potosi Mint (KM.73). Nearly very fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
Brazil, Maria and Peter, gold 6,400 reis or half Johanna, 1785R (Rio) (14.21g) (KM.199.2). Nearly extremely fine/extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,800
Brazil, Maria I, gold 6,400 reis or half Johanna, 1798B (Bahia) (KM.226.2). Weakly struck in centre left of reverse, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,600
Great Britain, George III, sixpence, 1787 (S.3749). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Great Britain, George III, copper cartwheel twopence, 1797 (S.3776). Attractive brown tone, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $350
SOLD $400
Great Britain, George III, copper cartwheel twopence, 1797 (S.3776). Edge knocks, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $170
Great Britain, George III, copper cartwheel twopences, 1797 (S.3776). Two damaged, fine, third nearly very fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $170
Mexico, Charles IIII, gold eight escudos 1800FM, Mexico City Mint (KM.159). Obverse rim nick at 4 o'clock, has been cleaned, good fine/nearly very fine.
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $2,000
Mexico, Charles IIII, gold eight escudos, 1803FT, Mexico City Mint (KM.159). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $2,000
Mexico, Charles III, silver eight reales, 1772 F.M. (inverted), Mexico City Mint (KM.106.1); Charles IIII, silver eight reales, 1805 T.H., Mexico City Mint (KM.109); Peru, Charles III, silver eight reales, pillar dollar type, 1769 J.M. Lima Mint (KM.64). Last with small hole at 6 o'clock and graffiti scratches on reverse, otherwise very fine, others good fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
Netherlands, Holland, gold ducat, 1790 (KM.12.3). Crinkled, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $650
Peru, Charles III, gold eight escudos, 1788I.J., Lima Mint (KM.82.1a). Slight flaking of flan on forehead, otherwise very fine/good very fine.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $2,200
Peru, Charles IIII, silver eight reales, 1794 I.J., 1800 I.J., 1802 I.J., Lima Mint (KM.97). Nearly very fine. (3)
Estimate $240
SOLD $600
Spain, Charles III, gold two escudos, 1788M, Madrid Mint (KM.425.1). Good fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $500
New South Wales, fifteen pence or dump, 1813 (Mira dies A/1). Traces of reverse of original coin on reverse, grey toned, nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $27,000
SOLD $35,000
Queen Victoria, first type, 1855, with filletted head left by James Wyon. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $8,000
SOLD $9,500