Catalogue
Great Britain, British Colonisation, 1670, in silver (41.5mm) by (J.Roettiers), obverse, conjoined busts of Charles II and Catherine, reverse, a terrestrial globe (Betts 44, Eimer 245). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $1,400
Admiral of the Fleet Lord Anson, 1747, in copper (43mm) by T.Pingo, obverse, bust of Lord Anson, left, being crowned by Victory, reverse, Victory, holding a wreath and trident standing upon a sea monster, six laurel wreaths around with the names of the principal officers of the 'Centurion' on her world voyage of 1740-1743 (MH 345, Eimer 616). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $1,150
Germany, medal proclaiming the New Century, 1800, in silver (40mm) by C.I.Kruger second engraver to the Dresden Mint, featured on the medal is the word 'Australien' representing a new land of hope. Very early use of the word 'Australien' rather than 'New Holland' and the first in numismatics. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,100
Map of the World, c1820, in white metal (74mm), obverse, detailed map of the Eastern Hemisphere, continents of Africa, Asia, Europe and New Holland together with countries and islands, reverse, detailed map of Western Hemisphere, continents of North America and South America identified, together with countries and islands (Eimer 1139). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $800
Map of the World, c1820, in white metal (51mm), obverse, detailed map of the Eastern Hemisphere, Continents of Africa, Asia, Europe and New Holland together with countries and islands, reverse, detailed map of Western Hemisphere, continents of North America and South America identified together with countries and islands (Eimer 1139). Pierced at top (3mm) otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $500
George III, Resolution and Adventure Medal, 1772, in silver (44mm, 45.96gms) by J.Westwood for Matthew Boulton for Sir Joseph Banks, struck from first (or cracked) reverse die at initial stage, with 180 degree rotation, obverse signed B:F (Boulton fecit?) (MH 373, BHM 165, Eimer 744, Klenman 1). Roughly filed planchet left unfinished edge. Unique silver specimen from first reverse die, first striking of Matthew Boulton's First Medal and first impressing of the first medal relating to Captain James Cook. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $35,000
SOLD $35,000
George III, Resolution and Adventure Medal, 1772, in platina (brass) (42.5mm) by J.Westwood for Matthew Boulton for Sir Joseph Banks, struck from the first (or cracked) die with 180 degree rotation, obverse signed B:F (Boulton fecit?) (MH 373, BHM 165, Eimer 744, Klenman 1). Rim drilled at top for wear, suspension ring missing, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $6,500
SOLD $7,000
George III, Resolution and Adventure Medal, 1772, in silver (44mm) by J.Westwood for Matthew Boulton for Sir Joseph Banks, struck from the second reverse die (without die crack) obverse signed B:F (Boulton fecit?) (MH 373, BHM 165, Eimer 744, Klenman 2). Blue and gold toning, good extremely fine and rare, one of the finest known.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $15,250
Daniel Solander, 1778, in silver (37mm) by C.L. (probably Carl Leberecht who was an engraver at St Petersburg at the time), obverse, bust of Solander right, reverse, an inscription expressing gratitude to Joseph Banks from C.L. and John Alstroemer, C.L. on truncation of Solander's neck (BHM 252, Eimer 798). Toned, extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $1,750
SOLD $5,000
Daniel Solander, 1778, in bronzed copper (37mm) by Gustave Ljunberger (Sweden) (BHM 252, Eimer 798). Peripheral die break on obverse, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $5,000
Captain James Cook, 'Courage and Perseverance', 1780, in bronze (37mm), in exergue 'Born 1728 Died 1779' (BHM 218, MH 375, Eimer 778). Edge knocks, otherwise extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $10,400
Captain James Cook, memorial medal in silver (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society in 1784 (MH 374, BHM 258, Eimer 780). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,500
Captain James Cook, memorial medal in bronze (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society in 1784 (MH 374, BHM 258, Eimer 780). Light spotting in field, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $1,200
The Copley Medal, in silver (43mm). A gold medal of this was awarded by the Royal Society of London to Captain James Cook R.N. (Klenman 2). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $780
The Copley Medal, in copper (43mm). Some mint red, toned, good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $700
Sir Joseph Banks, 1816, in bronze (40mm) by W.Wyon for the Royal Horticultural Society (BHM 911, Eimer 1088). Extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $900
Sir Joseph Banks, 1816, in silver (40mm) by W.Wyon for the Royal Horticultural Society (BHM 911, Eimer 1088). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $1,100
James Cook, in bronze, 1823 (41mm) from the Universal series by Durand, the portrait by Smith. Uncirculated.
Estimate $450
SOLD $700
Sir John Franklin, R.N., portrait medal in white metal (28mm) by Stothard, Royal Polytechnic Institution, London, series to great men (BHM 2101, Eimer 1349). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $800
London Missionary Society, Missionary ship, John Williams 1844, in white metal (41mm) by J.Davis (BHM 2201, Eimer 1349). Pierced at top, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $500
La Perouse's Exploring Expedition, 1785, in silver (60mm) by R.Duvivier (MH 170, not recorded in silver), obverse die variety without date on truncation of King's shoulder. Toned, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $10,800
La Perouse's Exploring Expedition, 1785, in copper (60mm) by R.Duvivier (MH 170) with C.L.Platt ticket and envelope. Traces of mint red, good extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $7,800
Baudin's Exploring Expedition, 1801, in silver (38mm) for the Corvettes Geography and Naturalist voyage to New Holland (Australia), by Montagney, obverse, the Consul Bonaparte's bust left (MH 174, Bramsen I,72). Reverse (die I, 'C' over 'A'), peripheral die break on obverse, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $4,100
Baudin's Exploring Expedition, 1801, in copper (38mm) for the Corvettes Geography and Naturalist voyage to New Holland (Australia), by Montagny, obverse, the Consul Bonaparte's bust left (MH 174, Bramsen I, 72). Reverse (die I, 'C' over 'A'), peripheral die break on obverse, extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $3,400
Baudin's Exploring Expedition, 1801, struck on a gilt flan (30mm), for the Corvettes Geography and Naturalist voyage to New Holland (Australia) by Montagney, obverse the Consul Bonaparte's bust left (MH 174, Bransen I,72). Reverse (die 2 'C' over 'B'). Peripheral die break on obverse, good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $650
SOLD $4,800
Baudin's Exploring Expedition, 1801, in pewter (38mm) for the Corvettes Geography and Naturalist voyage to New Holland (Australia) by Montagny, obverse, Consul Bonaparte's bust left (MH 174, Bramsen I, 72). Reverse (Die 2, 'C' over 'B'). Peripheral die break on obverse, good very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $2,600
Louis XVIII, Louis de Freycinet's Scientific Expedition, Cruise of the Corvette 'Uranie', 1817, in silver (40.5mm) by Andrieu (c.f. MH 188). Edge knock on obverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $2,600
Louis XVIII, Louis de Freycinet's Scientific Expedition, Cruise of the Corvett 'Uranie' 1817, in bronze (40.5mm) by Andrieu (c.f. MH 188). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $1,600
Louis XVIII, Louis de Freycinet's Scientific Expedition, Cruise of the Corvett 'Uranie', 1817, in yellow bronze (41.5mm) by Andrieu (c.f. MH 188), obverse variant Gayrard under bust. Very fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $2,000
Voyage of 'La Coquette', 1822, in silver (51mm) by Andrieu, struck to commemorate the voyage around the world by the 'La Coquette' commanded by Lieut Duperney, 1822 (MH 189). Good extremely fine and rare in silver.
Estimate $700
SOLD $3,800