Catalogue
Charles I, Memorial issue 1649, medal in copper, by J. Roettiers, 51mm, (50.6 grams), obv. Charles I bust to right, R below, rev. scene sheep in landscape and hand from heaven holding crown, (Eimer 162a, MI 200, Fearon 92.5). Red-brown patina, with trace of highlight in mint red, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector 1653, cast and chased medal in silver, by Thomas Simon, 38mm, (15.3 grams), obv. bust of Oliver Cromwell to left, rev. lion sejant holding the arms of the Protectorate, (Eimer 188, MI 45 illustrated Pl. XXXV, 4; Fearon 103.3, Baldwin 1996 Commemorative Medals [506]). A contemporary silver cast, a splendid example, extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $410
Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector 1653, 18-19th century cast and chased medal in silver, by Thomas Simon, 38mm, (10.7 grams), obv. bust of Oliver Cromwell to left, rev. lion sejant holding the arms of the Protectorate, (Eimer 188b, MI 45 illustrated Pl. XXXV, 4; Fearon 103.3, cf.Baldwin 1996 Commemorative Medals [506]). An 18-19th century silver cast, good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Oliver Cromwell, Invasion of Scotland, Battle of Dunbar, oval uniface medal in silver, by Thomas Simon, restrike c.1800 from the original c.1650, 24x20mm, (6.2 grams), obv. bust of Oliver Cromwell to left, rev. plain, (Eimer 181Bb, cf.MI 13 illustrated Pl. XXXV, 4; Fearon 100.5). Struck from rusted and cracked die, extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
Oliver Cromwell, bronzed medal in copper, by J. Dassier, 38mm, (26.1 grams), struck 1731, obv. bust of Oliver Cromwell to left, rev. tomb decorated with the arms of Cromwell, four infant genii around, (Eimer 203, MI 87).Red brown patina, fine example, extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
Charles II, Reward for Services, uniface halves of gilt medal on copper, probably by Heinrich Reitz, early 19th century electrotypes from original made 1660, 74mm, (102 and 73.6 grams), obv. Charles II bust facing slightly to right, rev. three crowns in wreath, (MI 36, illustrated plate XLII, 1). Cased with some dark spots on the gilding on both halves, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare even as an electrotype.
Estimate $100
SOLD $40
Peace with Holland, 1667, in silver (56mm) by (J.Roettiers) obv. bust of Charles II laureate r., rev. Britannia seated on the seashore l., reviews her fleet, above, sun piercing clouds, FAVENTE DEO, ex. BRITTANIA (Eimer 241, MIi, 535/186). Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
William III, Orange Association 1690, in white metal (43mm) by Jones, with suspension ring and ribbon, obv., Equestrian figure of William III 1., The Glorious and Immortal Memory 1690. Rev., Royal Arms, KING AND CONSTITUTION (BHM 493, Eimer 323, but different medallist). Good.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Anne, Accession, 1702, in silver, 35mm, by J. Croker, (Eimer 388, MI ii 227/1). Attractively toned, good very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
Anne (1702-14) Accession 1702, in silver (36mm) by T.Croker, obv. bust l., crowned and draped, rev. crowned heart within branches, ENTIRELY ENGLISH around. (Eimer 388; MI ii 227/1). Fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $50
Anne, Expedition to Vigo Bay, 1702, in copper, 37mm, by J. Croker, (Eimer 395, MI ii 236/18). Extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
George II, Coronation, 1727, in silver, 34mm, by J. Croker, (Eimer 510, MI ii 479/4). Attractively toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
George II, Coronation of Caroline, 1727, in silver, 34mm, by J. Croker, (Eimer 512, MI ii 480/8). Attractively toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $90
George II, Royal Family, 1732, in silver, 69mm by J. Croker and J.S. Tanner, (Eimer 528, MI ii 500/47). Nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $350
SOLD $360
George II, Jernegan's lottery, 1736, in silver, 39mm, by J.S. Tanner, (Eimer 537, MI ii 517/72). Attractively toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $20
SOLD $40
Siege of Gibraltar. 1782, in silver (49mm) by L.Pingo, obv. view of Gibraltar with fleet in foreground, around, PER TOT DISCRIMINA RERUM, ex. XIII Sept / MDCCLXXXII, rev. REDEN / LAMOTTE / SYDOW / ELLIOT within wreath, around, BRUDERSCHAFT. (BHM.248, Eimer 796). Scratches on obverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $540
Recovery of George III, 1789, silver plated medal in copper (Barton's metal), by J.P. Droz, 34mm, (18.4 grams), obv. George III bust to right, rev. altar entwined by snake, with fire, dated 1789, (Eimer 827, BHM 311, DH 181, Fearon 240.2). Extremely fine, very rare in this metal.
Estimate $200
SOLD $110
Execution of Louis XVI of France, bronzed medal in copper, by C.H. Kuchler, 48mm, (44.9 grams), 1793, obv. cojoined busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, rev. king saying farewell to his family, (Pollard 1 [p.269-270]). Slightest friction on highest points on the obverse, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Execution of Louis XVI of France, bronzed medal in copper, by C.H. Kuchler obverse and reverse by Ponthon, 51mm, (65.4 grams), c.1793, obv. cojoined busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, rev. execution scene with guilotine, (Pollard 2 [p.270-271]). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $250
Death of Gustavus III, of Sweden, bronzed medal in copper, by C.H. Kuchler, 56mm, (87.2 grams), 1793, obv. bust of Gustav III right, rev. tomb, surmounted by crowned vase, (Pollard 3 [p.271-272]). Slightest friction on high points on the reverse, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $160
Execution of Marie Antoinette of France, bronzed proof medal in copper, by C.H. Kuchler, 48mm, (54.8 grams), 1793, obv. bust of Marie Antoinette to left, rev. scene of place of execution, tumbril passing in the fore-plane, (Pollard 4 [p.273]). Small green oxidation spot on base of hair, otherwise FDC.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Marquis Cornwallis receiving sons of Tippoo Sultan, silver proof medal, by C.H. Kuchler, 48mm, (60.0 grams), 1793, obv. bust of Marquis Cornwallis to left, rev. scene of Cornwallis accompanied by staff receiving sons of Tippoo, dated 1793, (Pollard 5 [p.273-276], Eimer 845, BHM 363, Fearon 243.2). As struck, lightly toned, FDC.
Estimate $700
SOLD $480
Marquis Cornwallis receiving sons of Tippoo Sultan, bronzed proof medal in copper, by C.H. Kuchler, 48mm, (61.6 grams), 1793, obv. bust of Marquis Cornwallis to left, rev. scene of Cornwallis accompanied by staff receiving sons of Tippoo, dated 1792, (Pollard 5 [p.273-276], Eimer 845, BHM 363, Fearon 243.2). Slightest friction on the high points on the obverse, otherwise FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Essex Agricultural Society, bronzed proof medal in copper, by C.H. Kuchler, 45mm, (50.8 grams), 1794, obv. Britannia seated to left, with cornucopiae, rev. laurel wreath in plain field, (Pollard 7 [p.276-277]). Nearly FDC.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Lord Howe, bronzed proof medal in copper, by C.H. Kuchler, 48mm, (61.0 grams), 1794, obv. bust of Lord Howe to right, with THALASSIARCHA legend rev. quarter view of Howe's flag ship 'Queen Charlotte' sinking French ship, dated 1794, (Pollard 8 (i) [p.277-279], Eimer 855, BHM 383, Fearon 245.3, MH 417). Slightest friction on the high points on the reverse, otherwise FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Lord Howe, gilt copper medal, by C.H. Kuchler, 48mm, (63.6 grams), 1794, obv. bust of Lord Howe to right, with THALASSIARCHA legend, rev. quarter view of Howe's flag ship 'Queen Charlotte' sinking French ship, dated 1794, (Pollard 8 (i) (p.277-279], Eimer 855, BHM 383, Fearon 245.3, MH 417). Has been mounted on edge, carefully removed, light scratches on the obverse, edge knocks, otherwise extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Marriage of the Prince of Wales, bronzed proof medal in copper, by C.H. Kuchler, 48mm, (60.6 grams), 1795, obv. jugate busts of Prince of Wales and Princess Caroline, rev. Hymen standing right, holding torch and two shields, dated 1797, (Pollard 9 (i) [p.279-281], Eimer 865, BHM 392, Fearon 246.2). Purple and blue patina, FDC.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Marriage of the Prince of Wales/Visit of Queen to Frogmore, mule of a silver proof-like medal, by C.H. Kuchler, 48mm, (66.2 grams), 1795, obv. jugate busts of Prince of Wales and Princess Caroline, rev. crossed oak sprays, FROGMORE / May 19th/ 1795, dated 1795, (Pollard 9 (ii) [p.279-281], Eimer 865 note, BHM 401, cf.Fearon 246.1). Purple and blue patina, FDC, and very rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Queen Charlotte, silver proof-like medal, by C.H. Kuchler, 34mm, (23.0 grams), 1795, obv. Queen Charlotte's bust to left, rev. crossed oak sprays, FROGMORE / May 19th/ 1795, dated 1795, (Pollard 10 [p.281-282], Eimer 864, BHM 389, Fearon 246.1). Light blue patina, die crack across Queen's bust, FDC, and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Queen Charlotte, silver proof-like medal, by C.H. Kuchler, 34mm, (23.6 grams), 1795, obv. Queen Charlotte's bust to left, rev. crossed oak sprays, FROGMORE / May 19th/ 1795, dated 1795, (Pollard 10 [p.281-282], Eimer 864, BHM 389, Fearon 246.1). Mottled blue patina, die crack across bust of Queen, FDC, and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200