Catalogue
Charles I, Memorial 1649, in copper (50mm) by J. Roettiers struck circa 1680, obv. Bust of Charles I to right, rev. hand from heaven holding celestial crown, (M.I.i, 346/200-1; Fearon 92.5, Eimer 162). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $320
Charles I, memorial medal 1649, in bronze (50mm) by J. Roettiers, struck c.1860 (Eimer.162). Obverse edge bruise, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $200
Charles II, (1660-1685). Large silver medal commemorating King Charles landing at Dover in 1660. The start of the restoration of the Stuart monarchy. Diam. 57mm. Edge: plain. Legend in Latin "If God is my keeper who shall be my enemy". Obverse features a finely executed bust of the monarch by famed coinage artist John Roettiers. The portrait of the King has long hair, drapery around the shoulders, a large cravat bow and insignia, all enclosed within branches of laurel formed into an elaborate circle. Upper legend reads: DEUM. PROVIDENTIA. ATQ. MISERICORDIA. VIVO (`I live by the providence and mercy of God'). Lower legend reads: ANNO. RESERATAE. SALUTIS. 1660. DIE. 29. MAII (`In the year of renewed safety. 1660. 29 May') Below is the small neat monogram of Roettier. Outer legend: CAROLUS. II. D. G. MAGN: BRITANN: FRANC: ET. HIBERN: REX:, Reverse shows a ship approaching the coast where 3 warriors (representing England, Scotland and Ireland) await its arrival. Symbolically, in the distance a young oak tree grows from the remains of an old one. The eye of providence beams over the whole scene, (MI i, p. 457 no. 48. Eimer 211). Toned, die crack across head, otherwise extremely fine or better, rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,700
Charles II, (1660-1685), large silver medal. 1672. by Philip Roettiers. 59mm diameter. Known as the `Liberty of Conscience' medal. Dies in British Museum (legend in Latin "Defender of the Faith, Protector of the Reformed Obverse: Draped bust of King Charles II with short hair, facing right. Mantle fastened with small brooch on right shoulder. Legend: OPTIMO. PRINCIPI. CAROLO. II. D.G.M.BRIT.FRAN.ET.HIB.REGI. (`To the most excellent Prince, Charles II, by the Grace of God King of Great Britain, France and Ireland). Below is Roettier's signature. Reverse: Female figure sitting on a plinth with the inscription `LIBERTAS' holding a sword and cornucopia in one hand and a book inscribed FIDES in the other hand. The legend reads FIDEI. DEFENSORI. RELIGIONIS. REFORMATAE. PROTECTORI (Defender of the Faith, Protector of reformed religion'), (Eimer 249, MI i, 553-4/214). Toned, extremely fine or better, rare.
Estimate $2,100
SOLD $2,000
Charles II, Christ's Hospital, Mathematical Medal, 1673, in silver (57mm) by John Roettiers from dies now housed in the British Museum. Probably a medal given to a few star pupils and dignitaries after the foundation of the Royal Mathematical School in Christ's Hospital (School). Obverse features a laureate pointed bust of the King with long hair and no drapery. This is a larger and more detailed version of Roettier's spectacular `Guinea head' which graces the early gold coinage of Charles II. Obverse legend reads: CAROLVS. SECVNDVS. DEI. GRATIA. MAG. BRI. FRAN. ET. HIB. REX., Reverse shows a mathematical diagram which appears to give the rule for determining the point of the ravelin (a triangular fortification or detached outwork) in front of the bastions of a fortress, (Eimer -, MI i, 559/221). Bright, extremely fine or better and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $3,600
James II, coronation medal 1685, in silver (34mm) by J. Roettiers (Eimer.273). Light toning, nearly very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
James II,(1685-1688). Silver medal featuring Archbishop Sancroft and the seven bishops by George Bower. 51 mm diameter. Raised edge lettering. Obverse has a bust of Sancroft facing right wearing a cap and religious robing. Reverse features six medallions with cameo portraits of the imprisoned bishops, around that of the Bishop of London. This pleasantly toned piece is a significantly better preserved medal than most of the other specimens which appear in the marketplace. (MI p.622 No.37, Eimer 288). Toned, extremely fine or better, scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $480
Mary II, (1688-1694) Large silver medal struck upon the death of Queen Mary 1694, Diam. 60mm. Edge plain. Obverse, bust of Mary II facing right (wearing tiara with hair bound by strings of pearls) by I. Boskam (Jan Boskam). Reverse, a monument of three gradations, decorated with a detailed scene representing the royal funeral procession. Seated above are the three fates: Clotho presides over Mary's birth, Lachesis with a spindle twists her threads of life, and Atropos with scissors cuts the thread in two when her life has run its course. The legend above is: VNICA DIGNO DEO (`Worthy alone of God') and in small letters below: VIVIT. POST. FVNERA. VIRTVS. MDCXCV (`Virtue survives the tomb,) The date of 1695 is based on the old calendar. This is a wonderfully well preserved and very rare medal with a deep blue/grey patination. One is accustomed to seeing the conjoined busts of William (III) and Mary (II) as joint monarchs, and a large silver piece such as this is difficult to obtain. This medal is much rarer than the coins of this celebrated monarch. (MI p. 114, No. 349, Eimer -). Toned, extremely fine or better.
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $0
Anne, Queen Anne's Bounty, 1704, in silver (45mm) by John Crocker, Obverse: Laureate bust of the Queen facing left, with lovelocks behind and on the right shoulder. The Queen is wearing an elaborate gown. At the edge of the mantle are the initials I.C. for John Crocker. Reverse: Anne is seated on her throne, presenting a charter to her clergy who are kneeling before her. The legend reads PIETAS AVGVSTAE (`The Piety of the Queen'), (Eimer 404, MI ii, 251-2/43). Toned, extremely fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $800
SOLD $700
Anne, (1702-1714), Large silver medal 1707 by John Crocker celebrating the Union of England and Wales. Obverse: Crowned and draped bust of Queen facing left wearing gown decorated with pearls, mantle and collar. 70mm. Legend: ANNA.DEI.GRATIA.MAG.BRITAN.FRA.ET.HIB.REGINA. Reverse: a statue of the Queen as Pallas bearing a spear and a shield. The significance is that Anne is depicted as the Palladium or defence of the newly unified Kingdom, (Eimer 423, MI ii, 298/115). Toned, extremely fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $1,900
SOLD $1,750
George I, (1714-1727), The Order of the Bath revived, 1725, in silver (47mm) by John Crocker, Obverse: A finely detailed laureated portrait of the King facing right, akin to the coinage portraits featured on the (fifth head) guinea and (second head) half guinea. Reverse: A four year old Prince William standing, facing, dressed as a Knight of the Bath. Edge plain, (Eimer 501, MI ii, 463 No.75). A fascinating piece of early 18th century British history, a scarce medal, deeply and attractively toned, extremely fine or better.
Estimate $900
SOLD $0
Prince Charles of Lorraine / Recapture of Prague 1744, brass, holed at top (42mm) (M.I.240); Death of Charles James Fox 1806, white metal (53mm) (BHM 608) by P.Wyon; The Majority of Princess Victoria, undated, white metal (52mm) (BHM 1736) by Davis Birm.; Foundation of New Royal Exchange 1842, bronze, holed at top and bottom (44mm) (BHM 2078) by W.Wyon R.A.; Death of Sir Robert Peel 1850, bronze with several edge bumps (45mm) (BHM 2398) by J.R.Pinches; Great Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations 1851 (38mm) (BHM 2459) by W.J.Taylor; Anglo-French Alliance 1854, white metal (44mm) (BHM 2537) by Allen & Moore; Diamond Jubilee Queen Victoria 1897, silver (51mm) (BHM 3512) by F.Bowcher; Coronation of George VI 1937, bronze (44mm) (BHM 4341); Diamond Jubilee Medal Queen Victoria 1897, white metal (37mm) on red / white / blue ribbon; Coronation of Edward VII 1902, white metal (32mm) on small red / white / blue ribbon; Elizabeth II Coronation 1953, bronze (37mm); 350th Anniversary of Sailing of Mayflower from Plymouth 1970, bronze (39mm); The Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion (Welsh), ND, bronze (63mm) by Elkington & Co. Very fine - uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
George III, (1760-1820) Silver medal (54mm diam) commemorating the death of Charles James Fox. Obverse: Draped bust of Fox (by medallist and coinage designer Webb) facing right, with legend marking the date of his death (September 13th 1806). Reverse: The winged figure of Victory holds two wreaths astride a globe with a map of England. The legend LIBERTATIS. HVMANITATISQVE. VINDEX underlines Fox's reputation as a humanitarian and defender of liberty, (BHM 604. Eimer 979). Toned, good extremely fine or better, scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $600
George III Medals: Commencement of Fiftieth Year of Reign of King George III, 1809, white metal (48mm) (BHM 642) by T. Halliday; King George Enters Fiftieth Year of Reign, 1809, white metal (38mm) (BHM 643) in ivory case of issue; The Old Price Riots, c.1809, white metal (40mm) (BHM 675). Nearly extremely fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $450
George III, (1760-1820), Silver medal by Thomas Wyon for the Manchester Pitt Club. 49mm. Contained in a perfectly preserved neat glazed frame bound by a silver band, this medal is exquisitely detailed with frosted or matt surfaces beginning to tone at the periphery. Obverse: Draped, haughty bust of Pitt facing left. Reverse: Pitt cajoling Britannia to defeat anarchy emerging from the underworld. One of the best preserved examples of this medal extant, (Eimer 1039, BHM 771). Within a glass circular frame with attached suspension ring, extremely fine.
Estimate $550
SOLD $0
Birmingham Pitt Club, (50mm) (BHM834) silver by T.Webb, in glazed case with loop for suspension. Light brush marks in obverse field otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Queen Victoria Coronation (1838), in bronze (36mm) by Benedetto Pistrucci (Eimer.1315; BHM.1801). Peace with Russia (1856) in bronze (50mm) by Ottley. Extremely fine; edge nicks and holed at top, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Independent Order of Oddfellows, 1845, medallic jewel, struck centrepiece fitted to a handcrafted plate, decoratively engraved, by Isaac Simmons, hallmarked on reverse (115mm x 80mm) sterling silver. There appears to be a small loop bar missing from the reverse. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $80
Queen Victoria, 1856, Local prize for success in art awarded by the Department of Science and Art (55mm) bronze by W, Wyon. R.A., edge impressed, 'Emily Shepherd, London. Stage 16A'; Edward VII, undated, National Medal for success in art awarded by the Board of Education (50mm) silver by De S., edge impressed,'William McNeill Modelling Drapery. 1907.'; London Bicycle Club, prize medal (50mm) bronze engraved on reverse, ' Oxford / U.Bi.C. V. L.B.C. / 4 Miles Team Race / A S Gordon / 3rd / 1891'; seventeenth century trade token, farthing, three cloves on obverse, Thomas Osborne, Cirencester, Gloucestershire (Dickinson 61). Fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
Prize Medals: National Rifle Association Medal 1860 in bronze (38mm) impressed on reverse, Class "H" / 1965; The Delphinium Society in bronze (38mm) unnamed; Bath & West of England & Southern Counties Society in bronze (38mm) unnamed; Royal Academy of Music in bronze (40mm) with loop suspender engraved on reverse, Willie / A.Michal / Elocution / 1915; Welsh Eisteddford Medal in bronze (41mm) with harp player on obverse and dragon on reverse; Welsh Eisteddford Medal in bronze (57mm) with seated female on obverse and wreath on reverse, unnamed; The Confectioners, Bakers and Allied Trades Exhibition, London in bronze (oval, 50mm x 40mm) impressed on reverse, R.Spark / & Sons Ltd / Middlesborough / 1935; The Surrey County Federation / Bakery & Confectionary Exhibition in gilt bronze (44mm) under Class on reverse is named to, 27 / 1st / W.Mochrie / 1950; U.Q.A.C. Medal in bronze (50mm) engraved on reverse, 2nd / 220 Yds / Champ. / J.F.Neilson / 1914; Elstead Sports 1912 in bronze (44mm) named on reverse, Mile Race / Presented / By / R.Court Treatt. The last medal nearly very fine the rest extremely fine - uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1887, in gold (58mm) official medal by J.E.Boehm and Frederick, Lord Leighton, obverse, crowned, veiled, and draped bust of Queen Victoria, reverse, enthroned figure of Empire, surrounded by figures representing the Arts and Industries of Britain, in exergue, five shields inscribed Asia, America, Europe, Australasia and Africa (BHM 3219, Eimer 1733). With original case of issue though part lifting of rear cover. Light scuffing in fields, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $5,500
SOLD $0
Queen Victoria, (1837 - 1901), Diamond Jubilee medal. 1897. Silver. 55.7mm diameter. This was the official medal by T.Brock to commemorate the 60th year of the Queen's reign. Obverse: Old veiled portrait of the Queen with legend: VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX IVN MDCCCXCVIII. The reverse has young head of Queen and the inscription LONGITVDO DIERVM IN DEXTERA EIVS ET IN SINISTRA GLORIA. It is unusual to find as perfectly preserved an example as this. The medal has beautiful golden grey-toning over slightly matt original surfaces, (BHM 3506, Eimer 1817). It comes in an unblemished gold stamped red original box, toned, good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Great Britain collection: Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 (38mm) in silver by F.Bowcher (BHM 3526); Edward VII Coronation 1902 in silver (55mm) (BHM 3737); Edward VII Coronation 1902 in bronze (20mm) (BHM 3863); British Empire Exhibition 1924 in bronze (51mm) (BHM 4193); Pro Causa Justitiae Medal 1914 in gilt bronze (35mm) (BHM 4113); George VI Coronation 1937 in bronze (44mm) (BHM 4356) in official case; three other commemorative medals for Queen Victoria's 50th Jubilee 1887 and 60th Jubilee 1897 as well as a George VI Coronation Medal and a ribbon with a small disc attached bearing a portrait of Edward VII issued to commemorate his coronation in 1902. Very fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Group of four King's medals, 1909, 1910, 1911, in white metal, 1911-12 in bronze with two bars, with a portrait of A.Horspool. All items mounted, framed and glazed (52cm x 42cm). The 1909 and 1910 medals inscibed A.Horspool. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Queen Elizabeth II, Silver Jubilee 1977 in silver (44mm) in case; Coronation 1953 in bronze (37mm) (BHM 4443) in case; Royal Visit 1954 in bronze (28mm); Coronation Souvenir / National Playing Fields in aluminium (35mm) (BHM 4453) (2); Princess Diana coloured medallion in cupro-nickel (38mm) No. 12 of 1000; Windsor Castle in bronze (37mm) in case; The First Ark Royal in silver (44mm) (2) numbers 2103 and 2150. Very fine - uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Kings and Queens of England, set of forty three sterling silver medals (45mm) by John Pinches (Medallists) Ltd, in a red album. Album damaged, nearly FDC - FDC. (43)
Estimate $550
SOLD $400
The Voyages of Captain James Cook, Bicentennial, 1977, proof medals in gold on silver (38mm) by Franklin Mint. In a custom made album. FDC. (24)
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
United Grand Lodge, 200th Anniversary Jewel 1817 - 1917, Duke of Connaught, in silver (2) by Spencer, one in bright silver the other in oxidised silver. First medal has small jump ring missing otherwise both medals extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0