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William III, Prince of Orange, marriage to Princess Mary, 1677, in silver (41mm) believed to be the work of Nicholas Chevalier (M.I. Plate LVIII, 6-7) (Eimer 256) type without any visible brooch to secure the mantle worn by the Princess. Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
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 graduations, 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 DIGNA 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 $1,400
SOLD $1,550
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 $700
SOLD $0
George II, Coronation medal, 1727 in silver, 35mm, by T. Croker, (Eimer 510, MIii 479/4, Fearon 178.6). Lightly toned, good extremely fine.
Estimate $480
SOLD $0
George III: 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 $80
SOLD $100
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 $450
SOLD $0
Marriage of Princess Victoria, to Prince Frederick William of Prussia, 1858 in white metal (34mm) (BHM2630); Colonial and Indian Exhibition London, 1886 in bronze (52mm) by R.Heaton & Sons (BHM3209); Charles III of Spain, Justice and Peace to All, ND (50mm) bronze later gilded, in case (not original). Second medal has severe scratches on reverse, third medal has missing suspension and small area of graffiti in obverse field otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Ancient Order of Foresters, in gilt with silver surround and star shaped mount (74.7mm x 73.8mm), inscribed on reverse 'Presented to / P.C.R.F. Hudson / by Courl Stepney No.4115 A.O.F. / for having served the Office / of C.R. a second time to / the Satisfaction / of the Members / Stepney June 1st 1868'. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Great Britain, (Birmingham) prize medal in silver (40mm), ring and brooch top suspension, obverse inscribed "Presented/by/G. Ware Esq./to best/Solo Pianist/Curzon Hall/January 11th/1871" reverse inscribed "Gained by/W.H. Robinson/1871". Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
The Alexandra Palace Opened, 1875, in white metal (51mm) (BHM3018); Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1837-1887, in white metal (40mm) (BHM3222); Coronation of Edward VII and Alexandra, County Borough of Burton on Trent, undated, in white metal (39mm); Streatham and District Motor Cycle Club award medal in silver (30mm), seated female holding laurel branch and lightning bolts, shield beside bearing the letters 'SDMCC', stamped on obverse 'W & R' and hallmark, reverse engraved 'Reliability / Trial / June 4th 1910. / 1st / G.D.Nelson'; Victory badge in white metal (40mm x 42mm), penny farthing cycle atop a ribbon scroll bearing the word 'Victory'; The 'Patriotic' buttonhole badge, enamel and gilt, Union Jack flag, still on original plastic backing card (2). Good very fine - uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Great Britain, King's Grammar School, Warwick founded 1546, "Optime Merito" silver (51mm) award medal c.1880s, reverse inscribed "Robert Clive Fowler". Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
British India, Calcutta International Exhibition, 1883-84, in silver (51mm) award medal. Unnamed. Faint hairline brushmarks, small edge bump on reverse at seven o'clock, extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $300
Queen's College Birmingham, prize medal in bronze (46mm) impressed naming on obverse, 'S.H.Perry' and edge impressed, 'Pysiology 1886-7'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
South African War Memorial, 1900, medal in bronze (70mm) by Emil Fuchs (1899 1902 on plaque) (Eimer 1850, BHM 3679). Some small edge nicks otherwise fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Coronation of Edward VII, 1902, in gold (31mm, 17.4gms) by W.G. De Saulles, official Royal Mint issue (Eimer 1871, BHM 3737). With case of issue. Slight edge bruise on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $550
S.M.F.C.C., fob in gold and enamel (9ct, 13gms, 27mm) with loop and brooch mount, inscribed on reverse 'S.M.F.C.C. / Presented by / H.Steele Esq / Jas Kyle / Score 220 / Record last Wicket / 153 Not Out / 1906-7'. Very good.
Estimate $170
SOLD $360
The Bell Medal, in copper (39mm) with loop suspender. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Coronation of George V, 1911, in silver (51mm) by B.Mackennal, official Royal Mint issue (Eimer 1922, BHM 4022). With case of issue. Fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Great Western Railway, G.W.R. pay cheque tally in copper, semi-oval (26mm x 38mm), impressed with the number 49; N.T.C.U. Jubilee Temperance Festival 13th July 1912 medal in copper (38mm) pierced at top for suspension ring; Frankfort Lager Beer advertising medal in copper (22mm). Very fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
German Gymnastic Society London, in silver (50mm) by Waterlows Limited SC, reverse inscribed "Open Competition/Wrestling Feather Weight/1st Prize/Won by/Dec 1912"; Interallied Games, Pershing Stadium, Paris, June 1919 in bronze (64mm) by F. Fraisse, inscribed "Wrestling (Feather)/Catch-as-catch-can/Second". Extremely fine, the second with fitted case. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Royal Shakespeare Company, proof set of thirty-eight (38) medals (42mm) in 24ct gold on sterling silver by John Pinches featuring the comedies, tragedies and histories featured in Shakespeare's plays, all in an especially designed album and approximately 1.70kgs of silver. The spine of the album is split at each side, some medals show toning otherwise FDC. (38)
Estimate $600
SOLD $720
Sir Winston Churchill, commemorative medal, 1874-1965, in 22ct gold (37.82gms) (38mm) by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, numbered 072 in fitted plush case with certificate no. 0072 of 1,000 issued. Uncirculated.
Estimate $900
SOLD $1,250
Prince of Wales, Investiture at Carnarvon, 1969, in silver (50mm) cased (foxing on lid); Queen Mother's 80th Birthday, 1980, in silver proof (38mm) by Spink, cased; Victoria, Kings & Queens of England series, ND, in silver proof (39mm) by Franklin Mint; VE-Day / Churchill, ND, in silver proof (33mm); QEII 60th Birthday, 1986 in cupro-nickel (39mm) cased; QEII Silver Jubilee, 1977 in gilt silver proof (45mm); Royal Wedding medals, 1981, set of four in cupro-nickel, cased (case cracked); 200th Anniversary of the Sailing of the First Fleet, 1988, in cupro-nickel (38mm) in plastic case, issued in Australia. Uncirculated - FDC. (8)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
The Voyages of Captain James Cook, collection of twenty gold on sterling silver proof medals (39mm), (ASW 381gms). Housed in a Deluxe album. FDC. (20)
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
The Kings and Queens of England, collection of forty three proof medals in gold on sterling silver (19mm), (ASW 672gms). Housed in a Deluxe album. FDC. (43)
Estimate $550
SOLD $0
The Royal Wedding, Prince Charles and Lady Diana, souvenir medal, July 29th 1981, in 9ct gold (4.09gms) (21mm), obverse, Charles & Diana facing right, reverse, St George and dragon, in plastic presentation case. Uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70