Catalogue
Warrenford (Northumberland) undated c.1844; Whitby (Yorkshire) Cliff Lane U.P.C. undated (circa 1845) (Cop.265, 270; C.6207, 6253, LBM 7127, 7178). Very fine or better both rare. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Whitehaven (Cumberland) undated (circa 1760), 1820, (Cop.271, 272; C.6320, 6256; LMB 7258, 7181). Very fine and fine, both very rare. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
Wooler (Northumberland) 1755, 1804, R.C. 1833, Widdrington (Northumberland) 1767, (Cop.275, 276-7, 266; C.6180, 6185, 6328, 6182; LMB 7100, 7105, 7267, 7102). Very good - very fine and rare. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Religious medals and medalets, the collection of 22 items formed by Lester M. Burzinski (Communion token collector and author) most are described in plastic packets with descriptive tickets and includes the following, a) first communion medal 36mm. silver plated, dated 22 April 1849, inscribed St. Jacques par la Cube Van Hex; b) another by J. Taylor Birm., pewter 38mm., holed as issued; c) another for Church of holy Father, Chicago, Ill., pewter 40mm (2, unc and fine); d) another Argentina 30mm silver plated; similar for baptism holed 26mm bronze; e) Gospel Church, Mannheim Germany medal, 28 Oct. 1821, silver 27mm.; f) Confirmation medal, Germany, silver 30mm; g) Methodist Men, USA, 1/10th to the Lord in nickel, 32mm.; similar in brass un-named; h) Australia, Wesleyan Church Jubilee, 1886, Vic. 39mm., silvered; i) Thomas Chalmers 1780-1847 Moderator of the first assembly of Free Presbeterian Church of Scotland, 1843 in white metal, 31mm., holed as issued; another in brass 26mm.; another in white metal 43mm.; j) Whole Armor of god, 1870 USA; 33mm., bronze holed; others Cromer Church of England; Rosicrucian order; George Washington, Lords prayer; S.S.V. De Paul, St.F.Z. Comf. 6d, uniface; others (3). Mostly very fine - uncirculated, many rare. (22)
Estimate $300
SOLD $220
Charles I, (1625-1649), silver Royalist memorial badge, (struck c.1649-1660), cast very slightly chased with rings for suspension, 19x14mm, probably by Thomas Rawlins but not signed, obv. bust of Charles I to left, hair long in falling lace collar, around CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FR ET HI REX, rev. crowned skull between C R, GLORIA VANITAS around, rev. legend around in Latin ['(I received) a blessed and exernal crown - (I relinquish) one splendid but burdensome'], (M.I 197 [p.345] and Pl.XXX, 8; Eimer -). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $520
Charles I, (1625-1649), silver gilt Royalist badge for Charles I and Henrietta Maria, (struck c.1649-1660), cast very slightly chased, 20x16mm, probably by Thomas Rawlins but not signed, obv. bust of Charles I to right, hair long in falling lace collar, floral edge, rev. bust of Henrietta Maria to left, floral border, (M.I 22634 [p.358-9], not illustrated, Eimer -). Good fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Charles I, (1625-1649), silver Royalist badge, (struck c.1649-1660), cast very slightly chased with ring for suspension in imitation of engraving, 32x23mm, by Thomas Rawlins but not signed, obv. bust of Charles I to left, hair long in falling lace collar, around CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FR ET HB RX, rev. incuse Royal arms with the Garter, (M.I 234 [p.361] and Pl.XXXII, 12; Eimer -). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $600
Landing of William at Torbay 1688 in silver (50mm) by G.Bower. A cast (M.I. 639/64; MH 76V, Eimer 297). Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $120
Defeat of Sultan Tippoo, 1792, in bronze (48mm) by C.H.Kuchler (BHM 363; Eimer 845). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $120
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 $100
SOLD $170
Battle of the Nile, Davison's medal 1798, in bronze (47mm) by C.H.Kuchler (BHM 447; Eimer 890). Scratches on reverse otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $340
Bombardiner of Alhiers 1816 in bronze (50mm) by T.Wyon Jr. & Sr. (BHM 923; Eimer 1084). Dull toned otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $230
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London 1886, by L.C. Wyon in copper 52mm. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $60
SOLD $90
George IV - George V, various subjects in bronze (6) and white metal (2) including St. Mary Temperance Society Kilkenny by I.Parkes of Dublin; Town Hall Lancaster 1909 and Death of Lord Byron (1824) by A.J.Stothard (64mm) (BHM 1231, Eimer 1172). Fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Commemorative medalets, including Opening of the New Royal Exchange, London, 1844, Opening of the People's Palace, London, 1854, International Exhibition, 1862, St Joseph's Church, London, undated, William Shakspear, undated, coronation, 1902 (2), 1911, jubilees, 1887, 1935. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus, Proof of Service at a Wreck, medal in copper (36mm). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Queen Victoria jubilee, 1887 (3), 1897 (4), memorial 1901, Confederation of the Australian Commonwealth, 1901 (2), Duke and Duchess of York/Federated Australia, 1901, Edward VII coronation, 1902 (2), George V coronation, 1911 (2), all in white metal. Most holed at top. Good - good fine. (15)
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Twenty first Anniversary of the Volunteer Movement, bronze (64 mm), by N. Macphail after N. Paton, obv. Queen Victoria facing, rev. St. Michael with sword standing and protecting woman and children with knights to right, (BHM 3104). Extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
Institute of Naval Architects, 1897 silver medal (28mm), with attached ribbon as a bow and clasp 1897; Sir Joseph Banks, The Royal Horticultural Society medal in copper 37mm to Burkett, Pentonville, July 20th 1883; another similar obverse Thomas Andrew Knight, in copper (44mm) to Redford, 1942; and silver (4) counters of rulers of England, Edward the Confessor, Edward II, Elizabeth I (2) manufactured 17th century. Fine - uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $120
SOLD $170
The Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain), Sir Joseph Banks medal, in copper (37mm), obv. head of Sir Joseph Banks, rev. engraved 'Awarded to / W. Warren / for Collection of / Micnonette/ 22nd April 1884.'. Good very fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $20
Good Conduct reward medal from the Catholic Poor School, bronze (47mm) by L.Weiner (D&W 216/113); (general strike) May 1926, For Service in National Emergency, in bronze (51mm) by E.Gillick (Eimer 2003). The South Wales Miners Federation, lead impression of seal (?) or die (51mm). Sinking of the Lusitania 1915, British Red Cross propoganda medal of World War I, in base metal (56mm). Birmingham Workhouse copper threepence token 1813 (Withers 381). Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $140
SOLD $100
Great Britian, a small group of fobs, County Wheelers, in silver and enamel (26 x 32mm) inscribed 'Open Ladies '15' 13-7-47 / Fast Time / S.H.Pearson / 42.5'; Wolverhampton Amateur League, in silver and enamel (32 x 36mm) inscribed '1931-2 / Trinity Wesley / F.C. / F / Turley'; silver and gold fobs (21 x 31mm) inscribed 'S.A.A.C. /A.Avis / 2nd 10 miles / I.H.40.M.495 / 1-5-1928'; (23 X 34mm) 'S.A.A.C. / A.Avis / 3rd / 10 miles / July 27 1928'; (24 x 35mm) 'S.A.A.C.' Very fine. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
British Trade Union badges, National Union of Railwaymen (enamelled in silver), A.S.E. in enamelled silver by C & Co., N.U.D.A.W. in 9 carat gold, enamelled, presented to G.Marlow 1937 (by W.J.D., Birmingham), N.U.G.W.M. by R.Gaunt, Electrical Trades Union 20 Years badge by Davis Badge Co., London. Also a French National Railways union badge, January 1917. Very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $90
SOLD $140
The National Rifle Association, medal in bronze (38mm). Extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
British and World medallions and medalets, a wide selection including commemorative, coronation, school, union, royal visit. Very good - uncirculated. (20)
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
The Churchill Centenary, set of twenty four medals, gold plated on sterling silver (38mm) by John Pinches, London, each medal depicts an important event of Sir Winston Churchill. Medals presented in a custom made album. Extremely fine - FDC. (24)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
The Voyages of Captain Cook, Bicentennial Collection of twenty medals, twenty four carat gold on sterling silver (39mm) presented in a custom made album. FDC. (20)
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
One Thousand Years of British Monarchy, Edgar - Elizabeth II, (973-1973), a collection of fity sterling silver ingots (66.7gms, 44 x 22mm) by John Pinches, London, presented in a custom made velvet lined walnut case. FDC.
Estimate $850
SOLD $750
One Thousand Years of British Monarchy, Edgar - Elizabeth II, (973-1973), a collection of fifty sterling silver ingots (66.7gms, 44 x 22mm) by John Pinches, presented in a custom made velvet lined walnut chest. FDC. (50)
Estimate $850
SOLD $750
One Thousand Years of British Monarchy, Edgar - Elizabeth II, (973-1973), a collection of fifty sterling silver ingots (66.7gms, 44 x 22mm) by John Pinches, London, presented in a custom made velvet lined walnut chest. FDC. (50)
Estimate $850
SOLD $750