Catalogue
James I and Prince Charles, hand engraved Royalist counter in silver, possibly by Simon de Passe, c.1625, 27mm, (2.3 grams), obv. James I bust facing, rev. Prince Charles three-quarter right, (Eimer -, MI 272 (Illustrated plate XXXIV, No.1), Fearon -). Cast and chased, extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Charles I, silver medal 28mm, 1628, by Nicholas Briot, obv. shield of Britain crowned within collar and badge of the Order of the Thistle, around CAROLVS D G ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX FIDEI DEF., rev. a sceptre and trident crossed united by cord, roses as stop, in exergue 1628, around REGIT VNVS VTROQVE, (M.I. 27 [p.259-260], Eimer 112). Toned, good very fine, very scarce.
Estimate $180
SOLD $280
Charles I, silver Royalist counter, struck c.1630 in imitation of engraving, 27mm, probably by Simon de Passe, obv. conjoined busts of Charles I and Henrietta Maria (his queen) on the obverse to right, rev. mm rose, three crowns supported on sceptre and sword, (M.I 278). Very fine.
Estimate $160
SOLD $0
Charles I and Henrietta Maria oval Royalist badge (43 x 33mm) by Thomas Rawlins. Obverse Charles I bust right reverse. Henrietta Maria bust left with loops for suspension. Rare, toned extremely fine.
Estimate $850
SOLD $1,100
Charles I, oval medal or badge in silver, probably by Thomas Rawlins, c.1642, 44x33mm, (9.4 grams), obv. Charles I bust to right, rev. Royal arms within garter, (Eimer -, MI 231 illustrated Pl. XXXII, 8; Fearon -). Has been cleaned, cast and chased as issued, with loops for suspension, extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $830
Earl of Essex, Military Reward, 1642, silver, unsigned, probably by Thomas Rawlins, half-length cuirassed bust almost facing, holding sword vertically and wearing falling lace collar and sash around waist, reverse two houses of Parliament in session with King and Speaker, 27x35mm. (MI.i.295/113), cast and chased oval badge with loop for suspension. Extremely fine. $ Ex Spink London Sale 120, lot 325.
Estimate $1,300
SOLD $1,400
Death of Charles I, medal in silver, by Thomas Rawlins, 1649, 42mm, (16.4 grams), obv. Charles I bust to left, rev. Hammer striking a diamond upon an anvil, (cf.Eimer 157, MI 189 [a mule of 188/187], Fearon 92.2/92.1 mule). Suspension loop missing, but with delightful blue and gold tone, extremely fine and extremely rare for this mule.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,620
Oliver Cromwell, Invasion of Scotland, Battle of Dunbar, oval uniface medal in silver, by Thomas Simon, restrike c.1800 from the original c.1650, 24x20mm, (6.2 grams), obv. bust of Oliver Cromwell to left, rev. plain, (Eimer 181Bb, cf.MI 13 illustrated Pl. XXXV, 4; Fearon 100.5). Struck from cracked die, extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
George I, 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 $600
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 $400
SOLD $380
George III, 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 $400
SOLD $0
Ireland, Apprentice Boys of Derry, 1814, in silver (41mm) by W.S. Mossop, George Walker Defender of Derry 1688, obv. bust almost facing, rev. two ships and soldiers before city entrance, Union flag on turret (Eimer.1060; BHM.855). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Marriage of Princess Charlotte, 1816, in silvered copper (25mm) (BHM 909); Death of Queen Charlotte, 1818, in white metal (39mm) (BHM 963); Centenary of Foundation of Sunday Schools, 1880, in white metal (37mm); Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1887 (3) (BHM 3235, 3253, 3296) and two others; Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1897, (BHM 3545) and four others; Edward VII Coronation, 1902 (BHM 3778) and four others; various other medals and attachments including George V Silver Jubilee / Daily Dispatch Birthday Club, 1935, and a small medalette (16mm) Victory 1905 / From B.F.S.S. Nelson Centenary Containing Victory Copper ER VII. Fine - uncirculated. (33)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Winchester College Prize Medal, undated, 1830-1837, in gold (49mm) 61.2gms, by S.Clint (BHM1560), obverse, bare head of William IV right, "Honorem Princeps Proponit" around, "W.IV.R" below, reverse, tomb of William of Wykeham, "Etiam Sepulti Vivit Fama Wykehami" above, in exergue, "Obit XXVII Sept. / A.D. / MCCCCIV", edge engraved "Gothofredus Bolles Lee. Scholaris." Hairline brushmarks in field, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $3,400
SOLD $0
William IV, Royal Mint official commemorative of the coronation, 1831, in bronze by W. Wyon (Eimer.1251; BHM.1475); British Empire 1937 coronation (cased); Birmingham Numismatic Society 1971 (George III) in bronze (cased). Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $70
SOLD $100
Exhibition of Art Treasures, 1857, in white metal (42mm) by Messrs Pinches (BHM2606) obverse, three muses seated and surrounded by various objects symbolising the subject of the exhibition, in the exergue, "MDCCCLVII", reverse, a view of the exhibition buildings, above "Exhibition of Art Treasures", in the exergue, "Opened at Manchester / By His Royal Highness / Prince Albert / May 5th 1857". Lustrous extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Great Britain, Duke of Wellington, undated (c.1850s), in silver (28mm) by Loos, obverse, head of Wellington left, laurel wreath around, reverse, Royal coat-of-arms. Very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London 1886, in bronze (52mm) by L.C.Wyon (BHM3209), obverse, bare head of Prince of Wales left, legend "Albert Edward Prince of Wales Executive President", reverse, inscription within open wreath "Colonial / and Indian / Exhibition / London / 1886". Traces of mint red, nicely toned, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Protestant Sports Alliance, 1886, handcrafted medal in silver with gold overlay (44mm), pin-backed and with attached pin-backed suspension bar with safety chain, reverse engraved, "Presented by J.P.Potts / To / H.Watson / Winner of Walking Match / Protestant Sports / Alliance / Nov.9.1886." Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $100
Fire Brigade Prize Medals, hand decorated cut-out design in silver with circular gold centrepiece engraved with a fire wagon, suspended on a dark red ribbon with black centre stripe on a silver brooch bar, pin missing; eight-pointed silver star with ball tips and wreath around, enamelled centrepiece featuring fire wagon and with ring suspension; hand decorated cross in silver with wreath around, fire helmet engraved on central disc, ring suspension; another almost identical but wreath replaced by leaf pattern in angles. Reverse of medals, "C.F.B / 1 Man Engine Event / 1899 / Won by / J.P.Galbraith" on first medal, second medal plain, maker's name "Shand Mason & Co / London"; "C.V.F.B / 4 Men Practice / Won by / J.Galbraith / 3.6.1901" on third medal; "C.V.F.B. / 3 Men Practice / Won by / J.Galbraith 3.6.1901". All medals engraved. Very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Queen Victoria, 1837-1897 diamond jubilee, in gold 25.5 mms, (12.78 grams). Mounted, very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Edward VII, official coronation medal in silver (56 mm) by the Royal Mint (Eimer 1871). in case of issue, extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Edward VII Coronation 1902, in bronze (55mm) by G.W.de Saulles (BHM 3737) official medal by Royal Mint in case of issue; London College of Music, award medal in silver (42mm) by J.A.Restall, edge impressed JAR and hallmarked, reverse engraved, "Emily Fenn / for Singing / Associate / Diploma / December / .1906.", obverse, kneeling female in robe playing harp, laurel spray left, bird on branch right, lute below, reverse, music instruments and open music book, branch with flowers around, in J.A.Restall case of issue; George V Silver Jubilee, 1935, in silver (32mm) (BHM 4249) by P.Metcalfe, official medal by Royal Mint, in case of issue; National Trust Medal in silver (39mm), obverse, Queen Elizabeth II bust right, reverse, oak leaf and acorn spray, edge named "Antonia M.Poole.", cased. Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Grand United Order, of the Knights of the Golden Horn, 3rd degree Knight of the Shield, in 15ct gold (12gms), engraved on reverse, "Presented To / O.Gilmore. K.O.S. / by his Comrades of the / No 39 Easington / Encampment of the / G.U.O of the K.G.H. / in recognition of his / Services to the Camp / & Order / March 22nd / 22". together with suspender brooch in gold (2.6gms) engraved, "Order of KGH The Shield", ribbon (pale blue) missing. Extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $270
The Kings and Queens of England, a collection of forty three proof medals in gold on sterling silver (19mm) (ASW 672gms). Housed in a Deluxe album. FDC. (43)
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Great Britain, large silver medals 44mms, each 41 grams, sterling silver, kings of England series by J.Pinches, Henry IV, Henry V, Edward IV, Richard III, Henry VII, Henry VIII, James I. All as struck. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Scotland, Victoria, silver medal, 44mm, by Messrs John Pinches to commemorate the 100th annversary of the death of Robert Burns, obv. bust partially to left, rev. a domed and columned monument, (Eimer 1803); together with modern 2009 pattern, 36mm, five euro of Scotland produced by Scotmint in Ayr to commemorate 250th anniversary of Poet's birth. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70