Catalogue
A group of commemorative medals, including John Locke memorial, 1704, in bronze (42mm), Death of Duke of Bedford, 1802, in bronze (42mm), Death of Duke of York, 1827, in bronze (44mm), Queen Caroline withdrawal of the Divorce Bill, in bronze (55mm), Deat of George IV, 1830, in bronze (44mm), British Empire Exhibition, 1925, in bronze (51mm), Edward VIII coronation and abdication, 1936-7, in gilded bronze (355mm [2]), George VI coronation, 1937, in silver (31mm [2]), 900th Anniversay of the White Tower, 1978, in gilded bronze (51mm). (Eimer 413, BHM.532, 1033, 1278, 1412, Eimer 1997, 2046). Fine - extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $420
Mary (of Modena), Coronation, 1685, in silver, 34mm, by J. Roettiers, obv. draped bust to right, rev. Queen seated right upon a mound, (Eimer -, MI ii James II, 7). Attractively toned with blue highlights, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Anne, Expedition to Vigo Bay, 1702 in copper (26m) by Johan Gottlieb Lauffer of Nuremburg (M.I.ii,23/239) Hints of red, extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $280
Anne, Battle of Saragosa 1710, in bronze (48m) by G J. Crocker (Eimer 446; M.I, ii, 373/219). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Passing of the Act of Grace and Free pardon, 1717, in silver (45mm), obv. draped bust of George I right, rev. winged figure of Clemency standing left, leaning against a column, touches a serpent's head with a caduceus (Eimer 478). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $290
Battle of Cape St. Vincent 1797, in bronze (41m) by G.Mills/Brenet for Mudie's series commemorating British victories, struck in 1820. Extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
Battle of Traralgar, Nelson Memorial 1805, in white metal (52a) by P. Wyon (Eimer 958, BHM 579). Some tin pest, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
George III, three shillings Bank Token 1812-6, reverse shaved smooth and engraved as a memorial 'Thomas Shepard/ Died 20th December 1815./ Aged 18 Years/ A Sudden Death, a Mind Contented/ Lived Beloved and Died Lamented/ W. Sharp.'. Pierced at top for wearing, very fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $160
Waterloo Bridge opened, George (IV) as Prince of Wales, silver 26mm, by W (Wyon T. snr. or jnr.?,) Wellington, Waterloo medal, obv. George laureate head left, rev. Royal standard, Wellington above, Waterloo die Jun. 18, 1815, edge inscribed 'Ponti Waterlooensi Dedicato IUN 18, 1817:,' (BHM 962, Eimer 1091). Extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $90
William IV and Queen Adelaide crowned Sep 8 1831 in bronze (33mm) by W.Wyon (Eimer 1251; BHM 1475). Surface scratch on king's cheek, otherwise glossy chocolate brown, extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $70
Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all Nations, 1851, 'For Services,' in bronze (44mm) by W. Wyon (Eimer 1462; BHM.2463). Edge impressed 'Ewen McPherson, Police Serjeant.' Also, cricket belt buckle in gilt bronze. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $40
SOLD $50
International Exhibition, London, 1862, prize medal in bronze (76mm) by L.C.Wyon, edge impressed 'R. Backhouse Class IV' (BHM.2747, Eimer 1553); International Exhibition, Liverpool, 1886, in bronze (51mm) by Elkington & Co (BHM.3216, Eimer 1727); Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1897, in bronze (55mm) by G.W.De Saulles (BHM.3506, Eimer 1817). First medal cleaned, very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
United Ancient Order of Druids, Derbyshire District, in white metal (55mm) by Dowler. Shipwrecked Fisherman and Mariners Society 1883 in white metal (33mm) by J.Stokes. Agricultural Show Calcutta 1864, uniface trial in lead (63mm)(electro?). Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Queen Victoria Jubilee 1887, in white metal (51mm) by J.Moore, obv. bust l., diademed and veiled, rev. Arms of the Borough of Croydon (BHM. 3261); Royal Jubilee Exhibition, Manchester, 1887, in bronze (45mm) by R.Heaton & Sons, obv. bust l., diademed and veiled, rev. view of the exhibition buildings (BHM.3346). With surface scatches, good very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $90
Great Britain, Naval and military Exposition 1901, white metal medal 38mm, and Jubilee of Crystal Palace Exhibition 50 years, (Eimer 1858). Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Edward VII, set of eight medallions in bronze, white metal, gilt white metal,presented in a plush lined custom made case with 'EdwVII Medals as Accepted by H.M. King Edward VII' printed on inside lining of lid. Extremely fine - uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Edward VII, 1902, assorted coronation medallions, in silver, bronze, gilt. Fine - uncirculated. (37)
Estimate $200
SOLD $580
Edward VII, 1902, assorted coronation medallions, medalets, in silver, bronze, brass, white metal. Very fine - uncirculated. (59)
Estimate $200
SOLD $290
Edward VII, 1902, assorted coronation medallions in white metal, bronze and brass. Fine - uncirculated. (59)
Estimate $200
SOLD $500
Edward VII, Balloon school Royal Engineers, in bronze (31mm). Europe, dirigible medalet in silvered zinc alloy (26mm). Extremely fine; fine. (2)
Estimate $30
SOLD $50
George V, gold award medal with attached pin and red ribbon, 39mm, (total weight 34.4 grams, 22crt.), stating on reverse 'Awarded by The Town Council of Aberdeen, to Alexander W. Naughty, Dux of the Classical to School, Robert Gordon's Technical College Session 1921-22'. extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $440
National Egg Laying Test in silver (50mm) uninscribed hallmarked by Elkington & Co. Birmingham (1939), by C.Van Dionant. In case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $90
Masonic jewel, past master, in gold (9ct, 32gms) and enamel, Montague Guest (Lodge) No.1900, inscribed ' Presented to / Comp.A.M.Lightman, P.Z. / As a mark of Esteem / and in recognition of / his valuable services to the Chapter / March 1955'. With case. Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
The Kings and Queens Collection (of England), collection of sterling silver medals with gilt surface of rulers from Edward the Confessor to Elizabeth II, (each about 16.8 grams), all housed in custom album. FDC. (43)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Tower Mint, London, small group of medals (45mm), including St Georges Chapel, Tower of London (2), Salisbury Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral, Stonehenge, Royal Pavilion Brighton, Palace of Holyroodhouse; Birmingham Mint, The Mint, in silver (45mm), Gulf War, Defence of Malta, Battle of El Alamein; Pavilion of the Holy See, Hawke silver medallion 938mm); also Royal Wedding, 1986, Queen Elizabeth II, 60th Birthday, Queen Mother, 85th Birthday (3), Battle of Britain. Uncirculated - FDC. (29)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
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 $210
The Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and the Sea, a four volume set of one hundred sterling silver medallions (44mm, 39.3gms). FDC.
Estimate $850
SOLD $880
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, a set of thirty six sterling silver ingots (65.6gms, 52 x 29) featuring famous cars, minted by John Pinches, London, contained in a custom made wooden case. Nearly FDC.
Estimate $600
SOLD $640