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Cambodia, commemorative silver plated medal of Norodom Sihanouk as King of Cambodia (1941-1955), 33mm. Very fine with hook attached support.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Denmark, Christian VII (1766-1808), Henrik Gerner medal in silver (58mm) by Holm, obv. long bust of Gerner to r., inscription around, HENRIK GERNER FABRIK MESTER / FOD 5 IUI I 1741 DOD 27 DEC 1787, rev. draped figure of Archimedes standing facing front with head turned left, holding dividers in left hand and pointing with right index finger at the Grecian galley behind, inscription VOR ARLIMEDES TIL AERE, in exergue, AF DE KONGEL DANSKE SOE OFFICERER, around edge KUN VED DYD OG FLID VINDES HAEDER. Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
France, Louis Philippe, silver medallion, 36mm, commemorating the return of Napoleon's body from St. Helena to France, and issued as a presentation medal to crew members by the Prince of Joinville, leader of the expedition. Holed and plugged, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Germany, Germany's Crucifixion (Deutschlands Karfreitag), 1919, medal in silver (40mm) by Karl Goetz, obv. a shackled figure of Germania being mocked by figures representing the Communists and Social-Democrats, in the background a procession taking part in the General Strike, rev. France's Clemenceau and Britain's Lloyd George throw dice for Germania's loin cloth, while America's Wilson seated and Italy's Orlando look up at a hand emerging from a cloud top left writing in fiery letters, BOLSCHEWI (Kienast. opus 224)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Germany, horse racing and trotting members badges, 1881 -. Very fine - fine. (12)
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
India, Jamsetji Jijibhai Art School, Mayo Prize, 1872, medal in bronze (56mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, obv. draped bust of Mayo to left, inscription around, Earl of Mayo Viceroy of India 1869-1872, rev. centre inscription For Merit, around edge The Mayo Prize Sir Jamsetji Jijbhai School of Art. Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Israel, Municipality of Bnei-Beraq, bronze medallion (60mm) from the Mayor of Benei-Beraq to the Lord Mayor of Sydney Dr E.McDermatt, as a token of appreciation. Cased. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Italy, Sardinia, Carlo Alberto, Death of Our Civil Servant MDCCCXXXV (1835) in silver (35mm) by G. Galeazzi. Toned nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $160
Italy, Sardinia, Carlo Alberto 1848, national representative in silver (51mm) 'Carli/ Andrea/ MDCCCXL VIII' by G. Galeazzi. High relief and attractively toned. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Malaysia, Medal in sterling silver, Penang Amateur Athletic association, 44mm., (58.2 grams), obv. three plumes, rev. three athletics running. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Netherlands, House of Orange, Maurice as Prince of Orange (1579-1652), silver medal, cast 35mm, 1602, by G.V. B(ijlaer), obv. armoured and draped bust right, rev. Orange tree growing from a stump, (Eimer 75, MI i, 182; v.Loon I 553, Forrer Vol.7 Sup., p.407 [mentions this medal]; attached to blue ribbon. Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Russia, Battle of Leipzig, obv. Francis of Austria and Alexander I of Russia, rev. Leipzig 1813, jeton in silvered brass (33mm) by Stetner; Marriage of Grand Duke Alexander Nicholas with Maria, Princess of Hesse 1841 in bronze (42mm) by H F Brandt (Swiss). The second light tan brilliance, FDC, the first brilliant FDC. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
Russia, Russian rulers, set of grey patinated bronze medals (58) all same size (38mm) all numbered 1 to 60 (missing 43 and 53). In supreme album, uncirculated and rare. (58)
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $4,800
Sweden, Charles XI, bronze medal 52mm, 1687, probably by Arfvid Karlsteen, commemorating Sweden's Prosperity and Independence, a later cast on a flan with flan cracks, rev. eagle head on harp; Papal states, Vatican, Innocent XI, by Giovanni Hamerani, Peace of Nymwegen, 1679, cast copper medal 46mm, obv. Pope Innocent XI to right, rev. Piety kneeling with lamb at feet. Very fine or better, both rare. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
United Nations, proof silver medal commemorating visit of President Nixon to Peking China, 24th February 1972, obv. facing busts of Nixon & Chou, rev. Mao and United Nations Building. FDC.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
U.S.A., period of the Revolutionary War, Battle at Cowpens 1781, in bronze (46mm) by Duvivier (Betts 594). Good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $0
U.S.A., Benjamin Franklin 1786, in bronze (41mm) by Dupre. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
U.S.A., Cercle Brittanique, Paris, Washington, Kosciusko and Lafayette co-joined portraits in bronze (53mm) by Rogat (struck 1834) (Rulau/Fuld 196). Good extremely fine and lacquered.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
U.S.A., Norse American Centennial, silver octagonal medal, 30mm across, (1825-1925), obv. norseman before viking ship, rev. viking ship, 'Authorised by the Congress of ther United States of America' A.d.1000, by Fraser. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
U.S.A, Japanese American Citizens League National Convention, San Francisco 1934, oval tin back badge (45 x 71mm) with Richard Nomura Seattle, Wash(ington) name plate. Italy, S. Clara Assisiensis, 1253- 1953, in silver plate (51mm) by Loridi/ R.G., Monaco, twenty francs gambling chit in bone coloured plastic. (31mm). Nearly extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
U.S.A., Art of Norman Rockwell, part set of sterling silver medallions (44mm) including The Pasture, The Grindstone, A Mood Apart. Nearly FDC - FDC. (12)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
U.S.A., Currier & Ives, part set in sterling silver (55 x 80mm) including The Road, Catching a Trout, Haying Time. Extremely fine - nearly FDC. (12)
Estimate $150
SOLD $70
U.S.A., Hundred Greatest Masterpieces, medallion collection in sterling silver (50mm) with twenty four carat gold electroplate by the Franklin Mint. Nearly FDC - FDC. (101)
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $500
(U.S.A.), The One Hundred Greatest Cars, as a minature collection in sterling ingots with certificates of authenticity and cards with full description of each car. Housed in a plush lined case. Extremely fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $150
World, various medalets and tokens, mostly Australia and Great Britain, including British Transvaal War (C.1900/3 [2]); Melbourne Exhibition, 1880 (C.1880-81/6); W.Cribb, Norfolk Arms fourpence; International Watch Company of Elgin, Illinois. Fair - good very fine. (78)
Estimate $200
SOLD $0