Catalogue
Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in silver (26mm) (BHM 3506; Eimer 1817); Edward VII Coronation, 1902, in silver (31mm) (BHM 3737; Eimer 1871) (2); George V Coronation, 1911, in silver (30mm) (BHM 4022; Eimer 1922) illustrated; George V & Mary, Peace Celebrations, Calcutta Schools, 1919, in bronze (31.5mm); George VI Coronation, 1937, in silver (35mm) (BHM 4328). Mostly extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
The British Dairy Farmers' Association, in silver (48mm) by J.A.Restall, Birm. edge impressed 'Awarded to R.R.Whitfield for the Best Buff Orpington Dairy Show 1901.'; small Jubilee 1935 silver medal, E.W.Cole portrait medalet 1918, and Finland one markkaa 1951. Very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Society Of Arts Manufactures And Commerce, Edward VII R & I Patron, 1901, prize medal in bronze (55mm) (BHM 3714; Eimer 1863), by L.C.Wyon, edge inscribed, 'Walter N. Halligan Jolly, Intermediate Examinations 1906. Bookkeeping.'. A few small oxidation spots, otherwise toned nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
B.I.C. Ltd, 30 Years Service, fob medal in gold (9ct; 8.53g; 20x25mm), by T.F (Thomas Fattorini), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'George Roughly/1907'. Very fine.
Estimate $270
SOLD $200
Scotland, The Scottish Amateur Gymnastic Assoc, 1907-8, boxing prize fob medal in gilt silver (24mm), hallmarked by maker 'K&M', thistle and ring top suspension, reverse inscribed around the outside, 'Eastern District Boxing Championship/1907-8', and in the centre, '9St/Runner Up/W.Jameson/Sandilands'. Sweated on reverse, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Orion Gymnastic Club London, (1911), in bronze (51mm), by G. De Lacy & Son, reverse inscribed, 'Light Weight Tug of War/Won by/[unnamed]/22nd Novr 1911'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Duke of Connaught Medal, 1717-1917, commemorating the Bicentenary of English Freemasonry, in silver (30x41mm), by (Richard) Spencer, with ring top suspension with ribbon fitted and pin-back ribbon suspender bar, obverse head of the Duke left on background of an English rose, reverse, coat of arms of the United Grand Lodge of England and the legend, 'H.R.H. The Duke Of Connaught M.W.G.M. (Most Worthy Grand Master) 1917'; also Army Temperance Association, British Indian Army membership medal in silver (34mm lozenge shape), with swivelling suspender scroll, with ribbon fitted. Both ribbons severely damaged, medals good very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Preston & Dist. Utility Poultry Society, 5th Annual Laying Competition, 6 Months Oct.20th. 1921 to April 5th.1922, in silver (38mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1921 by maker A.F (Arthur Fenwick), reverse inscribed, 1st. Prize./Mr. J.Whalley./4 White Wyandottes/499 Eggs./4754 Points.'; Harper Adams Agricultural College, Newport, Salop, in silver (51mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1927 by maker V&S (Vaughtons Ltd), obverse inscribed, 'Miss N.B.Maddison', reverse inscribed, 'Egg Laying Trials/R.I.Reds/"Championship"/Pen 215/2nd Award/1926-27' (in case of issue by Vaughtons Ltd); Lancashire Federation Laying Trial, in silver (32.5mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1940 by maker J.F (James Fenton & Co), reverse inscribed, 'Chorley. Socy/4 Winter Months./R.I.R 73 Eggs./James Whalley./1939-40.'; National Egg Laying Test, possibly silver (51mm), by C. van Dionant, reverse impressed, 'Sec. 9/1953/54/A.S.Vellacott/6 Br. L./1157 pts.'. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
British Empire Exhibition, 1924, in bronze (51mm) (BHM 4193; Eimer 1987), obverse, crowned and draped bust of King George V left, reverse, stylised lion seated and beyond the fa?ade of Wembley Stadium, in case of issue; another in bronze (28mm) (BHM 4194; Eimer 1991), obverse, head of Mercury left, reverse, a ship docked beside a loading gantry; British Empire Exhibition, 1925, in bronze (51mm) (BHM 4203; Eimer 1997), obverse, crowned and draped bust of King George V left, reverse, three stylised figures standing to right holding objects symbolising food, transport and housing, in case of issue; Nobel Industries Ltd, medal in bronze (36mm), obverse, sitting and facing worker leaning on heavy hammer, reverse, 'Struck At/The/British Empire/Exhibition/1925', and at the base is the logo of Nobel (Industries). The second and last very fine, the first and third with rubbing on a few high spots, otherwise uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
R.M.I.G. (Royal Masonic Institute for Girls), 1927, badge in silver and enamel (45x46mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1926 by maker R.S (Spencer & Co - originally Richard Spencer), pin-back. Extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $30
Notts (Nottinghamshire) Miners Association, union badges in brass, includes hexagonal (33x24mm), with W. (William) Bailey signature across centre; oval (36x24mm), Minimum Wage across centre; miner at work, circular (29mm); cut out U in centre, circular (30mm); cut out W in centre, circular (30mm); cut out Z in centre, circular (30mm), all items uniface and all with two pierced holes at sides. All cleaned at one time, otherwise very fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
C T C (Cyclists' Touring Club), membership locket badge (33.5mm), features two multi spoked wheels hinged together to hold an annual membership disc, pin-back. Extremely fine.
Estimate $60
Passed in
Organising Service TUC (Trades Union Congress), 1834-1934, badge in oxidised bronze (28x30mm), by Frank Cobb & Co, with pin-back suspension bar, features a Dorset labourer, one of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, with shackled right wrist waiting to be placed aboard a convict ship for transportation to Australia. Rubbing on high points, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Daily Record Medal 534, 1934, in aluminium (32mm), pierced suspension hole at top, (this Cunard Line ship no.534 later renamed R.M.S. Queen Mary); Stafford Fire Brigade I.D. tag in aluminium for J.Grundy; The Queen's Scent Box, a miniature in silvered brass (13mm); Prince Albert's Snuff Box, a miniature in silvered brass (13mm); J.Derham, Boat House, Mudleford I.D. tag; Scotland, Glasgow, communion token for St Stephens Church, 1835, in white metal. Fine - very fine. (6)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Coronation medal, George VI, 1937, in sterling silver (83.9g obv. George VI facing left, rev. Queen Elizabeth (QE II mother) facing left, by P. Metcalfe (Eimer 2046a). In red case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
British Red Cross Society awards, also Defence Medal 1939-45, unnamed; BRCS Medal for Proficiency in Infant & Child Welfare with 1952 Bar, impressed 1398 E.M.Harding; BRCS Medal for Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing with 1951 Bar, impressed 49978 E.M.Harding; BRCS Medal for Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid with 1950 and 1951 Bars, impressed 02087 E.M.Harding; BRCS Medal for 3 Years Service, impressed 46071; BRCS Medal for Merit, impressed 13592 E.M.Harding; BRCS County Badge for Staffordshire, impressed 25327 E.Harding, the second to fourth and the sixth and seventh in boxes of issue; together with The British Red Cross Society hat badge; also a lapel badge; The British Red Cross Society VAD lapel badge; British Red Cross Society Junior lapel badge; all badges pin-back and all with some enamel; 20 numbered BRCS certificates for Miss Edna May Harding ranging from 1943 to 1951 and noted one that Miss Edna May Harding of County Stafford Detachment No.2 completed one year's War Service from 4.8.1940 to 23.7.1942. Very fine - extremely fine. (31)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
6th Earl of Harewood, Lord Henry George Charles Lascelles KG, GCVO, DSO, TD, JP, DL, (1882-1947), uniface medal of the family coat of arms in silver and enamel (35x36mm), hallmarked for London 1931 by maker R.S&Co (R.Spencer & Co), ring suspension at top back. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Whistles, in chromed brass, includes police whistle inscribed, 'The Metropolitan', and also impressed, 'Patent/J.Hudson & Co./244. Barr Street/Birmingham', with black ribbon cord; Boy Scouts whistle, inscribed, 'The Acme/Boy/Scouts/England'. Very good - good fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Amateur Gardening, For Merit In Horticulture, in silvered bronze (45mm), Presented By Amateur Gardening, unnamed; RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) Affiliated Societies, in darkened bronze (45mm), reverse impressed, 'G.C.S.E.H.S./J.Butchard/1953'; another in bright bronze (45mm), reverse impressed, 'A.S.Cooper/Fruit & Veg./Cup Winner/Hoover/Horticultural Soc/1960'; The Smallholder Championship Medal, in bronze (38mm), ring top suspension, unnamed. Good very fine - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953, in bronze (51mm) by H.Dropsy, obverse, draped bust right, reverse, with view of Windsor Castle, inscription in French (Eimer 2087); Royal Visit to Paris, 1957, in bronze (72mm) by H.Dropsy, obverse, conjoined busts of Elizabeth and Phillip, crowned and draped right, reverse, figures of France and Britannia standing shaking hands, views of the two cities behind lower half, inscription in French (Eimer 2098). Second medal with spot of Queen's cheek, both are in circular crimson boxes, good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $270
Elizabeth II, Prince Charles Investiture 1969 in silver (50mm) by Paul Vinze (cased); bronze and silver pin 1969 (51mm) (cased); Bicentenary of William Hunter's death 1983 silver plated in case with certificate; Richard III, College of Arms Quincentenary 1484-1984 in bronze (63mm), in Royal Mint case with certificate, William the Conqueror in bronze (40mm) by Dassier (certificate); Pope John Paul II British Visit 1982 (cased); small coronation medal in silver 1902, 1831 coronation in white metal; Louis Philippe Visit Oct 1844 in white metal; medalets (7 including Australia) all on sheet described. Fair - uncirculated. (17)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
The Shakespeare Medals, single volume containing thirty eight gold on sterling silver medals (41.4g, 44mm) by John Pinches, each medal depicting a scene from a Shakespeare play. Nearly FDC. (38)
Estimate $1,200
Passed in
The Shakespeare Medals, single volume containing thirty eight gold on sterling silver medals (41.4g, 44mm) by John Pinches, each medal depicting a scene from a Shakespeare play. FDC. (38)
Estimate $1,300
SOLD $950
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 1,000 grains, (63.2 grams), struck by John Pinches Ltd, housed in large wooden case and described as set A.052. FDC. (50)
Estimate $2,500
Passed in
The Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain And The Sea, volume I, set of twenty five proof sterling silver medals each depicting a significant moment in British maritime history (44mm, 37.8g each), issued by John Pinches Medallists Ltd, 1974. In official green album, FDC. (25)
Estimate $650
Passed in
The Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and The Sea, volume II, set of twenty five proof sterling silver medals each depicting a significant moment in British maritime history (44mm, 37.8g each). In official green album, FDC. (25)
Estimate $650
Passed in
The Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain And The Sea, Volume III, set of twenty five sterling silver proof medals, each depicting a significant moment in British maritime history (44mm; 37.8g each), issued by John Pinches Medallists Ltd 1974. In official green album, FDC. (25)
Estimate $650
Passed in
The Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and The Sea, volume IV, containing nine of twenty five proof sterling silver medals, each depicting a significant moment in British maritime history (44mm, 37.8g each). In official green album, FDC. (9)
Estimate $220
SOLD $220
The Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and The Sea, volume IV, containing fourteen of twenty five proof sterling silver medals each depicting a significant moment in British maritime history (44mm, 37.8g each). In official green album, FDC. (14)
Estimate $350
SOLD $280
Commemorative medals, various types, all relatively modern one in sterling silver (69.6g), six singles in cases and one three medal cased set. Uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80