Catalogue
Return of Charles I to London, 1633, in silver (41mm) by Nicholas Briot, figure of Charles I on horseback, head bare, in armour holding a upright baton, legend around, 1633 in exergue, rev. view of London from the south bank of the Thames, radiate sun above, legend around SOL ORBEM REDIENS SIC REX ILLVMINAT (Eimer 124). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $0
Charles II, Coronation, 1661 in silver, 28mm, by T. Simon, (Eimer 221, MIi 76 [p.472], Fearon 112.1). Toned, good extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $330
Charles II, Marriage of Charles II and Catherine of Braganza, 1662 in silver, 43mm, by J. Roettiers, (Eimer 224, MIi 111 [p.489], Fearon 113.3). Toned, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $360
Charles II, Liberty of Conscience 1672, in silver (59mm) by P. Roettiers (Eimer 249; M.I. i, 553/214). Toned nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $560
Coronation of Queen Anne, 1702, in silver (35mm) by J.Croker, obv. draped bust of Anne l., rev. Pallas standing l., hurls thunder at a two headed, four armed monster, legend VICEM GERIT ILLA TONANTIS, in exergue INAUGURAT XXIII AP MDCCII (Eimer 390). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $0
Anne, 1707, silver medalet, 25mm, Union of England and Scotland, by J. Croker, (Eimer 424, MI ii 295/110). Attractive golden grey tone, extremely fine or better.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Peace of Utrecht, 1713, in silver (35mm) by J.Croker, obv. bust of Queen Anne l., laureate and draped, rev. Britannia standing, holding olive branch, shield and spear, ships to l., farming scene to r., (Eimer 460). Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Sir Andrew Fountaine (1676- 1753) 1744 in bronze (56mm) by J.A. Dasier (Eimer 590; M.I. ii, 590/ 236). Dusty brown with strong traces of mint red, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
George frederic Handel, Centenary festival 1859, in bronze (51mm) by W.J.Taylor London (Eimer 1527; BHM 2656). Duke of Marlborough 1744 in bronze (55mm) by J.A. Dassier (Eimer 568; M.I. ii, 568/ 202). Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
John Harrison (1771) in bronze (36mm) by J. Kirk after J. Tassie (Eimer 763; BHM 156). Another, but muled with reverse of Lord Bathurst's medal (BHM 205) dated 1776. Another, but muled with Bishop of Winchester's medal (BHM 67). Attractive brilliant patinas nearly uncirculated, the last two extremely rare (3).
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,500
William Pitt box medallion, in bronze (53mm), engraved on obverse 'JB TO PB / 1817'. Very fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $150
Sheffield School of Art, Montgomery medal, 1852, in bronze (68mm), obv. bust of Montgomery to right, inscription around James Montgomery Aetat.LXXX, rev. inscription in centre 'In Honour / of their distinguished Townsman / James Montgomery / Poet and Philanthropist / this medal was Established / as an annual prize / in the government School of Art / by the / ladies of Sheffield / A.D. MDCCCLII' surrounded by laurel wreath, edge engraved 'William G.Hall'. In presentation case with gold embossed lettering 'Sheffield School of Art / Montgomery Medal / Presented to / W.G.Hall'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Oxford Cathedral, in white metal (61mm) manufactured by J.Davis (BHM.2372). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
(St. Pancreas), United Patriots National Benefits Society & Freehold Land & Building Society of Great Britain in silver (51mm) by (W.J. Taylor ?) (cf.D & W 162/475; of W.J. Noble Collection part II lot 917 , different wording obverse die). With ribbon & clasp with pin attached to suspension. Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland, (instituted in 1784) in silver (46mm) by K & S Edin awarded to John Lindsay for Clydsdale Filly Stonehouse 1948. Hospital Boxing club 1939 in silver (39mm) by JT & Co. Hong Kong Football Club medals for swimming in bronze (2) and gilt (35mm). Australia, Victoria medalet for 1911 (C.1911/22). Katoomba, Three Sisters in bracteate style bronze (20mm) probably for an enamelled souvenir spoon. Very fine- extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Royal Veterinary College, in gold (45mm, 61.6 grams) by Wiltshire London, awarded to T.B.Goodalle 1872-3. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $820
Willberforce Memorial Jubilee 1883 in bronzed copper (39mm) Yorkshire School for the blind instituted 1833; Swiss silver rectangular medal 1925 1st AUGUST (20 x 39m); Discus thrower medallion by Schwab, medal in bronze (50mm); French cycling in bronze (51mm) by A. Lavee; Queen Victoria 1897 medalet (51mm) in wm (35mm); Biorno I (Bryan Boru) medal date 829 in gilt bronze (33mm); Dante bronze plaque (66mm). Henry VIII crown of the Rose replica and wooden checker. Fine - extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Horticultural Society of London, Knightian medal, 1836, insilver (44mm) by W.Wyon (Eimer 1290. BHM 1705) awarded to 'Mr G.H. Copp/ For/a Collection of/ Vegetables/ Bournmouth/ 1914'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Queen Victoria, replica of the Great Seal of Queen Victoria, from the original in the Public Record office, London. Another Replica of the seal of Richard III (?). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Boy Scouts, Thanks badge, lapel type in 9ct gold (21mm x 15mm). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Sir Joseph Banks, The Royal Horticultural Society, copper medal, 38mm, awarded by Thornton Heath and Norbury Hort. Soc. to Mr. J.A. Bridger 1938; Vatican, Gregory XIII, dated 1572, copper medal 35mm, by F.P. FDC. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
London College of Music, medals (2), in silver and enamel (32mm) with blue ribbon and bar, July 1944, engraved on reverse 'Max Sievers / for / Pianoforte / Associate'; July 1945, engraved on reverse 'Maxwell Sievers / for / Painoforte / Licentiate', both medals with cases, also Panama, proof fifty balboas, 1974FM (P) (KM.31). Very fine - FDC. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Churchill Centenary, a collection of twenty four medals in silver gold plated (38mm) by John Pinches Ltd, presented in a blue album. Extremely fine - FDC. (24)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Homage To Collectors, in bronze (93mm) by J.L. '90 edge stamped 26. Three dimensional cushion lounge chair with drastically shortened legs and back in bronze (105 x 109mm) by B.A.H. 1987. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Modern British Sculptural art medals, plaques and objects in bronze, including a three dimensional head of James Mollison former M.D of the Australian National Gallery. Some signed, covering various human themes and life forms including a fish (hallmarked BW 1994 (Birmingham) this in silver, another by R Searle, in oxidised silver (68mm) (illus) Includes Leda and the Swan; man in chains and breaking free by I R-B '89 (112mm), under foot and under the pyramids (107mm) (illus), German soldier on top of light bulb, Dylan Thomas 1914- 53 (128mm), Eric Gill 1882- 1940 (133mm) Female mouth and tongue either side, three dimensional (106mm) signed by Ronald Seale. Most produced in very limited quantities, a good range of styles. Total weight 8 kilos. Extremely fine. (16).
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,500
Various checks including brass weights (3), pub checks (2), Casino check (Namur), Cairo, Imperial Bar, 27 Infy. Camp Sakai, notgeld in iron (7), P.O.W BEF, mounted coins (6), including ZAR enamelled shilling and a U.S.A., 1879 coin medal. Fair - extremely fine. (28)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Ireland, William III, silver 1690 commemorative medal 34mm., fitted with round support loop at top, 'King and Constitution' by Mossop, struck c.1840; another William & Mary, commemorative medal of 1690 in white metal (holed) 34mm., by I. Parkes struck c.1840. Very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Ireland, Irish Surplus Revenues Dispute, 1753, copper medal 44mm., fitted with round support intergral loop at top, obv. Speaker from Irish Parliament places cap of Liberty on Hibernia with attendants, etc,; see MI for translation of Latin inscription, (MI No.385 [p.673]). Obverse die starting to fail, extremely fine and very rare in this metal.
Estimate $180
SOLD $120
Ireland, various medals and badges, 1895, Belfast Art & Industrial Exhibition, gilt bronze 33mm., 1902 Irish Papal Pilgrimage Medal in gilt bronze 32mm, together with clasp and ribbon; 1929, badge for the Centenary of the Repeal of the Union 1829-1929, copper 29mm., fitted with pin behind, incuse reverse of obverse. Extremely fine and all very rare. (3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $100
Masonic Orange Order regalia, gold sash with purple stripes and fringe and tassell, with various other attachments including star, crown, embroidery and masonic medal in white metal 43mm., relating to William III and 1690. Extremely fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $60