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China, Shanghai, (YMCA), prize medal in silver (31x33.5mm), hallmarked by Chinese maker, ring top suspension, obverse, winged YMCA logo with plaque above featuring a swimmer about to dive into water, reverse inscribed, 'II Prize/Diving/21-8-30/May Thompson'; Annual Schools Athletic Meet, Shanghai, 1931, 2nd Place medal in bronze (38x46mm), with ribbon suspension bracket at top, reverse inscribed, 'Relay Race/May Thompson'. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $240
France, King Louis XVI's acceptance of the constitution, 14 September 1791, in bronze (34.5mm), by Manneron Brothers, obverse, Louis XVI dressed in robes and wearing a sword rests his right hand on the book of the constitution which is resting on an altar, the book supported by a helmeted Liberty holding a pike and between the two figures is the figure of Egalite holding a set of scales, reverse, nine line inscription and legend around, on the edge is inscribed by the maker, 'SE. VEND. A. PARIS. CHEZ MONNERON (PATENTE)'. A few very minor edge nicks, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
France, J.J. Rousseau, in bronzed bronze (35mm) by R.Dumarest c1805 edge lettered Moneron Patente (Forrer Vol 1, P.455 (illus)). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
France, Societe Generale de Credit Industriel et Commercial, 17 Mai 1859, octagonal silver jeton (36mm). Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $80
Germany, Worms, Lutheran Festival in Worms, 1868, in white metal (60mm) by Chr. Schnitzspahn, Darmstadt. In card case of issue, proof-like uncirculated.
Estimate $70
SOLD $90
Germany, Die Wacht Am Rhein (The Watch on the Rhine) satirical medal, 1920, in bronze (36mm), by K.G (Karl Goetz) (Kienast 262), obverse, a French colonial soldier head to right, reverse, the Lorelei sits naked and tied to a tree in the form of an erect penis with a French helmet on top and the Lorelei's broken lyre nearby and watching from above is the Eye of God, around the outside is the legend, 'Die Schwarze Schande' (The Black Shame). Uncirculated and very scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $360
India, Madras Exhibition, 1855, For Merit award in gilt bronze (has tested as 85% copper, 14% gold), obverse, laureate bust of Victoria, left, reverse, open wreath, edge inscribed 'W.Hilbers Esq 1855' (Pudd 855.2). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $590
Italy, Helen of Troy, by Valerio Belli (1468 - 1546), in bronze (30 mm), obv. Draped bust of Helen facing right, rev. Female (Helen ?) holding cornucopia and olive branch, walking right. Brown and green patina, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Mexico, Don Raul Bailleres commemorative for the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of ITAM, 1996, proof striking in fine silver (63g). In perspex holder, FDC.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Singapore, Anglo-Chinese School Sports Day, prize medal in silver (33mm), by W&H. Co. (Whitehead & Hoag Company), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'Championship/Relay Team/Standard Six/1923'. Dark toned, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $50
South Africa, Natal Coronation of King Edward VII medal, 1902, in silver (29mm), by J&S (Joseph and Sons, Port Elizabeth), pierced hole for suspension ring. Very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $100
South African Railways, (SAR) (16) and South African Railway & Harbours (SAR & H) (1), metal badges and a cloth cap badge, c1950-60s era (18, nearly all different) and a Cape City Council (C.C.C.) brass bicycle tag 1934 serial C9875C. Fine - extremely fine. (19)
Estimate $200
Passed in
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 'Woman's Work/Committee'. Edge bump, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
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 'Public School.'. Small edge nicks and toned, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $340
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 'Sec. For Railways'. Edge bumps, otherwise toned good very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $400
USA, Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commemorative Medal, 1904, in bronze (72x71.5mm), by A.A.Weinman, obverse, two female figures namely Columbia with arms outspread holding the USA flag and a youthful maiden representing the Louisiana Purchase Territory and divesting herself of the cloak of France, reverse, large eagle with its wings spread and below are two dolphins symbolising the nations' eastern and western boundaries, namely the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, in official case of issue; International Exposition Chicago, 1933, in bronze (57mm), by Emil Robert Zettler, obverse, facing youthful figure of strength, energy and action with arms outstretched, reverse, plan of the Exposition layout, in case (missing lid) and with leaflet of issue. Extremely fine; uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $390
USA, Coca-Cola 20 Years Service badge, features 4 small blue sapphires and enamel in gold (10ct; tot wt 2.17g; 14x15mm), pin-back. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Vatican, 4th Anniversary of Opening of Ecumenical Council, 1966, set of three proof gold medals (18ct, total 21.95g) featuring Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI. In suede and felt wallet of issue, FDC. (3)
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,100
World medals, includes France, City of Amiens, silver medal (66.95g; 52mm), edge marked 'Argent', reverse marked in centre, 'Fete/Nationale/14 Juillet/1884' (National Celebration Day [Bastille Day] 14 July 1884); City of Namur, award medal in gilt bronze (48mm), suspension at top missing, reverse with scratched details, '1er Prix/Pous'avo'; Picardi Dog Society, Exposition of Compiegne prize medal in gilt bronze (50mm), unnamed; Germany, Prussia, Wilhelm I 100th Birthday medal, 1897, in bronze (40mm), missing suspension; Great Britain, patriotic medal (For Just Cause), 1914, in gilt bronze (35mm) (BHM 4113), reverse with British King surrounded by the Allied leaders. The first and third medals with scratch marks on reverse, otherwise very fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
World shooting medals, includes Germany, Prussia, Wilhelm II shooting medal in gilt (30mm), with ring top suspension; Third Reich, State Soldiers' League Elbe District Warriors Association Special Shooting Services badge, in bronze (33mm), pin-back, also unidentified medals (2), one in bronze (19x32mm), with ring top suspension and ribbon, reverse impressed, '1938', the other in bronze (15x29mm), with ring top suspension and ribbon, obverse inscribed, 'G.R.C.', reverse inscribed, 'Ladies/5th'; Netherlands, Delftsche Studenten Weerbaarheid (Student Defence Unit) shooting medal, in bronze (40mm), ring top suspension, reverse impressed, '1e Prijs/Revolver/Seniores/Personeel'; USA, National Rifle Association, Gallery Marksman medal in brass (32x32mm), by Blackinton, pin-back suspender bar, and another for Pro-Marksman Junior Division medal in brass (30mm), by Blackinton, pin-back suspender bar. The ribbons on medals poor, otherwise the medals very fine - good very fine. (7)
Estimate $70
SOLD $80
The Complete Works of Johannes Vermeer, set of thirty one proof 24ct gold plate on sterling silver medals (44mm, approx 25g each), each depicting an artwork of Vermeer, issued by Stokes (Australasia), 1975. Without timber display box, medals are still on cards as issued, together with descriptive cards and booklet, some medals with spotting, nearly FDC - FDC. (31)
Estimate $550
SOLD $440
Love charm, tiny medalet (10mm) in gold, stamped 333, obverse cupid. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50