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Silver fob, (28mm) inscribed 'Presented by / the / Revd Mr Jones / to / Mr Sam Barnett / for saving my life / 7 May 1883'. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London 1886, in bronze and silvered bronze (51 mm) by L.C. Wyon; also Prince of Wales wedding 1863 in white metal (51 mm) by Ottly, Birmingham and France. Assigment token 1792 for Monneron Brothers struck by Boulton's Soho Mint. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Golden Jubilee, of the Reign of Queen Victoria 1887 in bronze (77mm) by L.C. Wyon after Sir J.E. Boehm and Sir Frederick Leighton (BHM 3219 Eimer 1733). In presentation case. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Diamond Jubilee, of Queen Victoria 1897 (55mm) in silver (BHM 3506 Eimer 1817); British Empire Exhibition 1925 (51mm) in bronze (BHM 4203 Eimer 1997). Both medals in cases and the second medal is engraved on the edge 'J.P.Mitchell'. The first medal has several rim nicks and edge bumps otherwise very fine and the second medal is extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Queen Victoria Jubilee Medals: Diamond Jubilee - twenty-one medals, all different except two, and including large bronze (55mm) (BHM 3506 Eimer 1817), white metal (39mm) (BHM 3590), silver (38mm) Cape Colony (BHM 3525), bronze (39mm) (BHM 3536), bronze (39mm) (cf. BHM 3568 obverse); Golden Jubilee - nine medals, all different including bronze (38mm) (BHM 3292), gilt (39mm) (BHM 3262 Eimer 1738), same in white metal. Fine - about uncirculated. (30)
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Coronation of Edward VII, 1902 in bronze (55mm) by G.W. De Saulles in original case (BHM 3737), King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Visit to Cardiff for Opening of the Queen Alexandra Dock 1907 in bronze (51mm) by Spiridion (BHM 3945), Coronation of George V 1911 in silver (30mm) by B. Mackennal (BHM 4022). Fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Edward VII Coronation Medals: A collection of medals including bronze (55mm) (BHM 3737); same medal in silver (31mm) x 2; bronze (64mm) (BHM 3772); same but (32mm); bronze (39mm) for Purey - Cust (BHM 3806); bronze (39mm) for Castle Cornet Guernsey; silver (29mm) for Colony of Natal. Very good - extremely fine. (14)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
London Professional Football Charity Fund, 1913, fob in gold (9ct, 16.2gms), by V&S, 32mm, loop top suspension. Reverse inscribed "J.J. Kirkwood/Millwall F.C./1913". Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Miscellaneous Medals: Hong Kong commemorative medal for defeat of Germany 1919 (36mm) white metal (suspension ring missing); The King's Medal of London County Council with LLC suspender bar and 1914-15 clasp (Impressed naming to H.Dent); London I.D.C. Medal 1914 (ribbon missing); Edward VII Coronation Medal Australian Celebrations 1902 (C.1902/1); George V Coronation Medal NSW Celebrations 1911 (C.1911/21); Silver Jubilee of Edward VII 1935 (Wollaston 41); 1937 Coronation Medal George VI (British issue medalet). The last four medals fitted with relevant commemorative ribbons and swing mounted. The second last medal has had a suspension ring soldered on. Very fine. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
School Medals: Borough of Colchester Education Committee Medal for Full Attendance Punctuality & Good Conduct with 1910 suspender bar and clasps for 2 Years and 3 Years; Another identical medal but with 1913 suspender bar and clasps for 4 Years and 5 Years; Norfolk Education Committee Medal for One Year's Regular Attendance at School with 1906 suspender bar; The Incorporated Lucas-Tooth Boys Training Fund Medal for Efficiency. The suspension ring on the last medal is broken but still attached. The first and third medals are white metal and the second and fourth medals are bronze. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Coronation and Jubilee Medals: George V (13) including 1911 silver (30mm) (BHM 4022 Eimer 1922), 1935 silver (32mm) (BHM 4249 Eimer 2029); George VI (10) including 1937 silver (32mm) (BHM 4314 Eimer 2046) x 2, same in bronze x 2, bronze (35mm) (BHM 4331); Elizabeth II (4) including 1953 silver (35mm) Westminister Abbey (BHM 4440); Betrothal Medal for Prince of Wales & Lady Diana 1981 (38mm) in silver; Birth of Prince William 1982 (38mm) in silver; 60th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II 1986 (38mm) in gilt bronze. One of the QEII medals and the last three medals are in case of issues. One medal in poor condition, the last three are uncirculated and the rest are fine - extremely fine. (31)
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Armistice Day Memorial, 1918 in bronze (76mm) by C.L.Doman (BHM 4132); another identical designed medal (32mm); National Rifle Association 1860 in bronze (33mm) (BHM 2682), type with the word Recruit on reverse. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
(General strike) May 1926, For Service in National Emergency, in bronze (51mm) by E.Gillick (Eimer 2003); British Empire Exhibition 1924 in bronze (51mm) by B. Mackennd; Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee 1897, in bronze (56mm). Extremely fine for the first two, the last very fine with numerous edge knocks, in original cases. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
National Emergency Medal, 1926 in bronze (51mm) in plastic case (Eimer 2003 BHM 4210); another in oxidised silver with the name 'W.Chantler' engraved on the obverse shield; Florence Nightingale tribute medal for her devotion to the Queen's brave soldiers in white metal (41mm) undated but VR on shield. First medal extremely fine, second has a few rim nicks and silver has worn off in several parts otherwise about very fine and the last medal is very good. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
London Schools Swimming Association, fob medal in gold (9ct, 12.2gms) and enamel (45mm x 30mm), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed "A token of/H.G. Richards/1908-1927/Esteem and Regard". Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
The Royal Horticultural Society, Sir Joseph Banks medal (38mm) (BHM 1041 Eimer 1138) two in silver, cased, and one in bronze. Impressed on reverse, silver - first medal, 'To / Rev. G.T.C.Pearce / First Prize Class 23 / Daffodil Show / 1928', second medal same except Class 46 and 1929; bronze - 'To / Mr. W.Dent / For A Bloom of / Narcissus Eva / Best in Comp Classes / Daffodil Show 1932'. Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $300
SOLD $120
Insititution of Naval Architects, 1929 medal in gold (68.4gms) (49mm), reverse inscribed "John Johnson/1929". Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $1,000
The London Ace M(otor). C(ycle). C(lub), award medal in silver (38mm) and enamel, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed "Bryon Cup Trial/1929/L. Hutcheson"; Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, medal for services, in bronze 1851 (48mm), edge impressed "Rev. W. Earle"; Public Service Vehicle Conductor, badge in bakelite (50mm), N25959; another for "Driver" EE20336. Fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Battle of Arnhem Medal, September 1944 in bronze (60mm) (BHM 4405). About very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
The Royal Society of St George, medal in gilt and enamel. Suspender with chipped enamel, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
British Medal Selection: An interesting assortment of medals, mostly sized 25mm - 30mm, ranging from the early 1800's to the early 1900's and including two check pieces, a silver talisman medal featuring St George slaying the dragon and a medal for Roman Catholic Total Abstinence. Very good - fine. (50)
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Churchill Centenary, medals in silver (24) in album of issue by J. Pinches. FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Richard II, (1377-1399), gold noble, London early issue, North and Spink type I with lis over sail, with R over E in centre of the reverse, (S.1653, N.1300). Clipped, round with a good portrait, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,700
SOLD $1,600
Henry VI (first reign, 1422-61) annulet issue, gold noble annulet by sword arm and in one spandrel on the reverse (S.1799). Set in gold surround mount with brooch pin and chain, good very fine.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,400
James I, (1603-25), third coinage (1619-25), fourth head, laurel, mm lis (S.2638B). Slight crease but straightened, otherwise very fine/good very fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $0
George II, old head, gold five guineas, 1748 (S.3666). Nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $12,000
George II, young head, two guineas, 1739 (S.3667B). Reverse rim bruise 3.30 otherwise very fine.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $0
George II, intermediate laureate head, two guineas, 1740 (S.3668). Trace of 4 over 3, some mint bloom, good extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $0
George III, first head, third guinea, 1798 (S.3738). Extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $0
George III, second head, third guinea, 1810 (S.3740). Nearly very fine/ very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220