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Loyal and Constitutional Association, Birmingham 1834, in bronze (46mm) by T.W. Ingram (BHM.-). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Westmorland Election, 1818, ticket in silver (35mm) by G. Mills (BHM.970). Loop suspension, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
York Election, Lord Milton, 1807, engraved in silver (45mm) (D&W.-). Pierced for suspension, very fine and very rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $500
Ripon (Yorkshire) Election ticket, 1832, in bronze (45mm) by T. Halliday (BHM.1641). Pierced for suspension, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Scotland, Renfrewshire Political Union Inst. 3rd December 1830, in white metal (42mm) by W.M. issued after the Reform Bill, 1832 (BHM 1640). Pierced for suspension otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $90
SOLD $70
Ireland, Dissentions between Dr. Charles Lucas and the Corporation of Dublin, in silver (40mm) by T. Pingo edge inscribed 'John Digby Esqr. Ladenstown Boro Kildare' (M.I.653/357). With loop suspension, very fine and very rare.
Estimate $450
SOLD $580
Table of the King's of England, George IV 1820, in copper (38mm) by T. Halliday. Warwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry, in bronze (51mm) uninscribed. G.G. Leveson Gower, Sutherlandshire, 1840 in bronze (51mm) by Bain. Crystal Palace, Opened 1854 in white metal (63mm) by Pinches, in brass shell. Extremely fine-uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $160
SOLD $240
The Caledonian Asylum (London) Reward of Merit in silver (46mm) inscribed 'Don S. McKenzie/ 14 May 1844' (D&W 241/293). Flan bent otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Wales, Haford Friendly Society, Estd 1798, in bronzed copper (40mm) (D&W /247). Lleyn Friendly Society, Estd. New Year's Day 1834, in white metal (48mm) (D&W - ). The first with loop suspension, nearly uncirculated, the second nearly extremely fine and very rare (2).
Estimate $270
SOLD $400
B.W. (Benevolent Workers) of England and South Wales Trade and Provident Society, in silver (32mm). Free Tade Hall, 1856, Free ticket in silver, oval (32 x 25mm) inscribed to Martha Booth/148. First with loop suspension, second pierced for suspension, toned extremely fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
British Bee-Keeper's Association, Instituted 1874, award medal in bronze (42mm) by E.C. Parker Altringham 'Award of Merit/to/Mr. Wm. Jones/York Town/1889' edge 'Surrey Bee Keepers Association'. In black leather case of issue, extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Scotland, Master Baker's Association award medal, Dunfermline, 1903, in silver (31mm). Also Bakers, Grocers, Confectioners and Allied Trades Exhibition 1920, Arms of Glasgow, in silver, retangular (24 x 37mm) both awarded to Alexander Rennie. Very fine; extremely fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $90
SOLD $90
Yorkshire, Ripon Millenary 1886, in copper (38mm). Light brown patina, nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $70
SOLD $80
York Minster, Burnt May 20, 1840, hand engraved medal made from Lak and Bell Metal of York Minster (42mm) (cf. MG 1533). Extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Warwickshire, Wolford Church, 1835 in copper (33mm). Worcestershire, St. Andrews, Bordsley, 1846, in copper (33mm) by Avern, with corded rims. Extremely fine; uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $90
SOLD $130
Christ's Hospital 'Bluecoat School,' (London) tally or key tag, 1720, cast in brass (27 x 33mm) eliptical or tappered oval, initials S.T. Fine and very rare.
Estimate $180
SOLD $220
Christ's Hospital (School) Monitor's or Marker's Medal (1787), in silver (35mm) by L. Pingo reverse foundation year 1552, edge inscribed 'Henry Clyde Fletcher 1843' (Eimer 29, Eimer Pingo obverse 66b reverse 66a; M.1851-4). Apparently a mule of the two sets of dies, very fine and rare as such.
Estimate $70
SOLD $100
Schools; Bruce Castle (Middlesex) in silver (27mm) inscribed 'S. Walter,' another in gilt copper, uninscribed (D&W.213/99). Toned extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $90
SOLD $70
Schools; Merit medal in copper (48mm) Fear God, Honour The King in three lines inside crowned wreath merit below, reverse the Lord's Prayer. Catholic School, reward medal in bronze (47mm) B.L. Weiner reverse Reward for Good Conduct and Advance in Learning From the Catholic Poor School Committee (D&W.216/113) another in white metal unsigned slightly different reverse wording ..'from the Catholic Education Council' (D&W.216/111). The first and last pierced for suspension, fine-very fine. (3)
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Schools; Scotland, 'Campsie/Prize No.10/Alx. Stirling/ 1817' engraved on the reverse of George III three shillings token (1813-16). 'M. Skirven/Kelso/1794' engraved on reverse of William and Mary halfcrown 1689. The first pierced for suspension, fine-very fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
London Orphan Asylum, check for 1 (mark) in copper (17mm) undated but circa 1820 (D&W.253/374). Pierced and crimped otherwise even brown good very fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Poland Street Academy, Reward of Merit in copper (39mm) undated but circa 1830. Medalets (2) in silver (18mm) for entrance (D&W.253/378, 379 (2)). The first pierced for suspension. Nearly extremely fine, the first rare. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Music, Holder's Concert Hall, Birmingham, award medal for music by Allen & Moore in silver (44mm) to Fred Gartside October 10th 1866, with suspension bar (D&W.cf 261/428). Royal Academy of Music, Instituted 1822, in silver (40mm) by Pinches London, awarded to 'Norman Galston/Singing/1893'. First with bar suspension, second with loop, good very fine; extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Schools, Reward of Merit, in copper (31mm) Beehive, The Triumph of Industry, undated but circa 1820 (D&W.261/432). Later type in white metal (38mm) by Davis, boy reading on step, temple in distance (D&W.-). East Ham School Board, Perfect Attendance medal in silver (39mm) E.B. Barker 1900. Very Fine - extremely fine (3)
Estimate $70
SOLD $110
Oxford, (All Soul's College) Mallard Night Medal; carrying the mallard duck ritual in silver (33mm) issued in 1801 (D&W.267/483; MG.1493; M.5952). Toned, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $210
Old Windsor School of Industry, 1809 in copper (41mm) stamped 6. (D&W 280/569). Edge knocks, surface damage and pierced for suspension, otherwise fair but extremely rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Ireland, Co. Clare, Ennis School, prize medal in silver, 1822, entirely hand engraved (44mm) to Thomas Barclay for Fabulous History. (cf Baldwin 1996 list item 190 same recipient for Grecian History 1825) (MG.944; Grimshaw 121). With integral loop for suspension, very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $450
School Prize medal, Surrey, Charterhouse, in silver (36mm) edge uninscribed (D&W-) circa 1830. Toned good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $90
SOLD $80
Schools; Devonshire, Declamation December, 1831, medal in silver (33mm) finely engraved Mr. Gould's Seminary Exeter, hallmark JH, (AES 40, same engraver). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $270
Sunday School, Never Absent Never Late medal in bronze (51mm) by C.H., uninscribed, circa 1880. Order of Juvenile Templars, pledge medal in bronze (38mm) undated but circa 1870, pledge against Alcohol, Tobacco, Gambling, and Profanity. Toned extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $60