Catalogue
George III, Death of King George III, 1820 in white metal(41mm) by T. Wyon(Eimer 1122; BHM 1001). Extremely Fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Queen Caroline's Return to England 1820, white metal 42mm by Westwood, obv. bust facing right, rev. Caroline being welcomed by large crowd, (BHM 1023); Withdrawal of Divorce Bill 1820, bronze 25mm, obv. bust facing left, rev. legend, (BHM 1039); Death of Queen Caroline 1821, white metal 40mm by Kempson, obv. bust facing left, rev. funerary urn, (BHM 1138, Eimer 1148); another white metal 45mm by Halliday, obv. bust facing left, rev. funerary urn, (BHM 1141, R). Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
George IV, Coronation 1821, in silver(35mm) by B.Pistrucci(Eimer 1146; BHM 1071). Minor edge bump, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
George IV, Coronation 1821, in bronze(35mm) by B. Pistrucci(Eimer 1146a; BHM 1070). Very Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
George IV, Death of John Flaxman 1827 in bronze (62mm) by A.J. Stothard (Eimer 1185; BHM 1259); Queen Victoria, William Hogarth, in bronze (55mm) by L.C.Wyon for the Art Union of London series, 1848 (Eimer 1427; BHM 2302). Good very fine; nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Death of George Canning 1827, in white metal 45mm, obv. bust facing left, rev. text, (BHM 1304, RR, Eimer 1195); Robert Owen, 1832 in white metal 45mm by Halliday, obv. bust facing left, rev. lengthy text, (BHM 1573, RR, not listed in white metal); Richard Oaster "Factory King", 1838 in white metal 39mm by Halliday, obv. bust facing right, rev. view of a village, (BHM 1871, Eimer 1316); Release of Feargus O'Connor, Chartist Leader, 1841, in white metal 43mm, obv. bust facing left, rev. view of York Castle, (BHM 2009, Eimer 1354). Very fine to extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Sir Robert Peel 78th Birthday 1828, in bronze 53mm by Thomason, obv. bust facing left, rev. text, (BHM 1327, R); Sir Robert Peel elected Rector of Glasgow University 1837, in bronze 46mm by Ottley, obv. bust facing right, rev. Arms of the University, (BHM 1749); Death of Sir Robert Peel 1850, in white metal 45mm by Pinches, obv. bust facing right, rev. text, (BHM 2398, Eimer 1450); International Congress of Customs Reform, Brussels 1856, in bronze 55mm by Geefs, obv. conjoined busts of Sir Robert Peel and Marquis of Turgot. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Charles Linnaeus, Plant Classification, c.1830, in white metal (49mm), obv. inscription 'The 24 Classes of Plants by Linnaeus' within a central circle, with thirteen classes of plants identified around, obv. bust of Linnaeus left, within central circle, with eleven classes of plants identified around (Eimer 1234). Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $190
Henry VII from series of Kings and Queens of England, 1830, struck in terracotta, by Thomason 40mm, obv. bust facing left, rev. dates of Birth, Crowning, Death, (BHM 1437 (19). Extremely fine, rare in terracotta.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Peace and Liberty, The French People to the English Nation 1830, in bronze 36mm by Gayrand; Lord Russell elected M.P., 1841, bronze 45mm by Stothard, obv. bust facing left, rev. FREE TRADE, (BHM 2010, Eimer 1352); Convention of Friends of Universal Peace 1843, in white metal 44mm by Griffin, obv. bust of Marquis Rochefoucauld, rev. legend, (BHM 2111); Inauguration of Association for Promotion of Social Science, 1857, in bronze 55mm, obv. bust of Lord Brougham facing right, rev. legend, (BHM 2602). Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
The Reform Bill 1832, in white metal, 39mm by Ingram, obv. bust of Earl Grey facing left, rev. British lion, (BHM 1602, R); another in white metal, 47mm by H.C., legend on both sides, (BHM 1604); another in white metal 46mm, obv. busts of Earl Grey and Lord Russell, rev. figure of Liberty, (BHM 1606, RR); another in white metal, 33mm, obv. head of William IV, rev. figure of Patriotism spearing Corruption, (BHM 1610, RRR); another in white metal, 24mm, obv. conjoined heads of Grey, Russell and Brougham, rev. legend, (BHM 1616); another in bronze, 28mm, obv. square Union flag, rev. legend, (BHM 1614A). Extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Temperance Medals, collection of 19th century medals, white metal and bronze, 53 to 24 mm, including 1833 Temperance Society by Halliday, St. Matthias' Total Abstinence Society, St. Alkmond's Society, Father Mathew, Crystal Palace Temperance Fete 1882 and 1883, USA 1855 Prohibition Law, other anti-alcohol and anti-tobacco medalets, France Anti-alcoholism Foundation, bronze 51mm by Oudine. Very fine to extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Coronation of Queen Victoria, 1838, Official Royal Mint issue, in bronze 37mm, by B. Pistrucci, obv. bust wearing a bandeau facing left, rev. Victoria receives crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, (BHM 1801, Eimer 1315). Uncirculated.
Estimate $500
SOLD $360
Queen Victoria, coronation 1838, in bronze(36mm) by B. Pistrucci(Eimer 1315; BHM 1801). Attractive chocolate bronzed patina, good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Temperance Medals, collection of 19th century medals, wide range of types, white metal and bronze, 45 to 20 mm, including 1840 Temperance Halfpenny, Bible Christian Total Abstinence Soc. 1837, Good Samaritan, Rechabites, Juvenile Templars, Church of England Temperance Society, Roman Catholic Pledge, many others. Very fine to extremely fine. (16)
Estimate $180
SOLD $140
Numismatic Medal, circa 1840, bronze 45mm, by W. Taylor, published by W. Webster, Dealer in Ancient and Modern Coins, listing all the Rulers from William I to Victoria, showing what denominations of coinage (from Farthing to Crown) were issued in each reign. Good extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Anti-Slavery Convention, London, 1840, in white metal (52mm) by Davis, obv. bust of Thomas Clarkson right, obv. a slave enchained (Eimer 1342). Punch marks on reverse, edge knocks, good fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
General Tom Thumb, dwarf, exhibited in London by Phinaeus T. Barnum, 1844, in white metal 39mm, obv. standing figure, rev. coach with coachmen, legends different from BHM 2155, (BHM 2155A, Volume 3, this is the actual specimen illustrated in BHM, very rare). Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
Royal Exchange Opened 1844, bronze 74mm, by William Wyon, obv. bust of Thomas Gresham facing left, rev. statue of Victoria and facade of Royal Exchange building, (BHM 2185, Eimer 1390). Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
Crimean War, Victory of Alma 1854, in white metal 41mm by Pinches, obv. flags of Allies, rev. inscription in wreath, (BHM 2538); Capture of Sebastopol 1855, in bronze 23mm, obv. bust of Marshal Pelissier, rev. captured fort; another 1855, in bronze 23mm, obv. bust of Napoleon III, rev. legend; Treaty of Paris 1856, in white metal 33mm by Hill, Angel of Peace, rev. legend, (BHM 2576, R); Peace of Paris 1856, in white metal 38mm, by Ottley, obv. Britannia seated, rev. legend, (BHM 2579, R). Good very fine or better. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Handel Festival Crystal Palace, 1857, bronze, 42mm, by Pinches, obv. bust of Handel facing left, rev. Lyre, (BHM 2597); Shakespeare Tercentenary, 1864, white metal, 52mm, by Ottley, facing bust, rev. his birthplace, (BHM 2811), another, bronze, 25mm, obv. bust facing left, rev. legend, (BHM 2822, R). Extremely fine, very fine. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Jubilee of Primitive Methodist Connexion, 1860, silver, 38mm, obv. bust of Rev. Hugh Bourne, rev. bust of Rev. William Glowes, with nine panels giving statistics re number of Members, Itinerant preachers, Local preachers, Sabbath teachers, etc., not listed in BHM or Eimer. Extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
International Exhibition 1862, in white metal, 38mm by Allen and Moore, obv. bust of Victoria facing left, rev. view of exhibition building, (BHM 2717, R); another in white metal 39mm by Allen and Moore, obv. facing busts of Victoria and Napoleon III, rev. view of exhibition building, (BHM 2718); another in white metal 38mm by Dowler, obv. view of exhibition building, rev. text, (BHM 2728, RR); another in white metal 42mm by Pinches, obv. view of building, rev. seated figures, (BHM 2739). Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
Viscount Palmerston, Opening of Bristol Industrial Exhibition 1865, in white metal, 36mm, obv. bust facing left, rev. text; Death of Lord Palmerston 1865, in bronze 45mm by Mack, obv. bust facing left, rev. text, (BHM 2834, Eimer 1579); Obsequies for Lord Palmerston 1865, in bronze 45mm, obv. bust facing left, rev. text, (BHM 2835, R). Extremely fine or better. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Temperance Medals, National Temperance League 1868, Royal Naval Branch Instituted, silver 28mm; Army Temperance Assoc. 1893, silver 34mm; another 40x50mm, enamelled hallmarked silver, another 38x23mm, hallmarked silver; two others star shaped bronze 40mm; United Temperance Council 1897, white metal 45mm, with ribbon and hanger. Extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
W. E. Gladstone, Candidate for S.W Lancashire 1868, white metal 45mm, obv. bust facing left, rev. legend, (BHM 2890, RR, Eimer 1597); Gladstone Resignation as Prime Minister 1885, white metal 29mm, by Barnett, obv. bust facing left, rev. legend, (BHM 3185, RR); Death of Gladstone 1898, white metal 35mm, obv. bust facing left, rev. legend, (BHM 3631); Gladstone, National Liberal Federation 1888, white metal 38mm, obv. bust facing left, rev. legend and shield, (not in BHM). Very fine to extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Workmen's International Exhibition 1870, in bronze, cruciform 38x38mm, imperial crown, (BHM 2913); London International Exhibition 1872, in white metal (brilliant), obv. bust of Victoria facing left, rev. view of Albert Hall, (BHM 2943); Edinburgh International Exhibition 1886, in white metal 45mm, obv. view of exhibition building with balloon above, rev. views of five Edinburgh buildings, (BHM 3215); International Electric Exhibition Edinburgh 1890, in gilt bronze 50mm by Kirkwood, obv. magnet and electric discharge, rev. Industry seated, (BHM 3401, Eimer 1760); Victorian Era Exhibition 1897, in white metal 51mm by Bowcher, obv. bust of Victoria facing left, rev. Royal arms, (BHM 3624). Extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Boulton and Watt, in bronze (39mm) by J.Moore 1871, Birmingham (Eimer 1617). Good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Golden Jubilee 1887, bronze 77mm, the Official Royal Mint issue, by J. Boehm, obv. bust of Victoria facing left, rev. enthroned figure flanked by symbolic figures, (BHM 3219, Eimer 1733). Uncirculated.
Estimate $400
SOLD $320
American Exhibition London 1887, aluminium 35mm, obv. bust of Victoria facing left, rev. American shield and eagle; another 1910, aluminium 35mm, obv. In memoriam for Edward VII, reverse using same die as previous medal with date 1887 (illustrated). Neither medal listed in BHM or Eimer. The 1887 medal was issued in conjunction with the "Buffalo Bill" Cody show at the exhibition. Extremely fine and very rare. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100