Catalogue
Pope Pius VII, at Perouse 1805, in bronze (38mm). Has been silvered at some time, very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
World Globe Medal 1815, in white metal (74mm), unsigned, attributed to Birmingham England, possibly by Sir Edward Thomason (Rulau.9; Eimer.1135). Edge bump, otherwise good fine and rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $650
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 $400
SOLD $0
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 $750
SOLD $800
Francois de la Harpe, 1822, in bronze (41mm) by Petit. Extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Voyage of the Coquille around the world under command of Lieutenant Commander Duperney, 1822, in silver (50mm) by Andrieu (M.H.189). Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $3,300
Voyage of the Coquille, 1822 as the previous but in bronze (50mm) by Andrieu (M.H.189). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,000
Voyage of the Coquille, 1822, in bronze (51mm) by Andrieu struck to commemorate the voyage around the world by the Coquille commanded by Lieut Duperney, 1822 (MH189). Extremely fine.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,000
James Cook, in bronze, 1823 (41mm) from the Universal series by Durand, the portrait by Smith. Extremely fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $950
James Cook, obverse wax prototype of the 1823 issue (41mm) from the Universal series by Durand, the portrait by Smith. Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
James Cook, obverse bronze electrotype, 1823 (41mm) from the Universal series by Durand, the portrait by Smith. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
Netherlands East Indies, Java War (1825-30), in bronze (octagonal, 29mm), with ring top suspension and ribbon. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
D'Urville, Dumont, Voyages of the Astrolable, 1826, in bronze (50mm) by Depaulis (M.H.190). Attractive red brown patina, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,100
D'Urville, Dumont, cruise of Astrolabe and La Zelee 1837, in bronze (50mm) by Barre (M.H.-). Attractive medium brown patina, uncirculated.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,100
France, Boyveau-Laffecteur, 1841, bronze (gilt, 41mm), by Montagny. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Horticultural Society of London, Banksian medal, in silver (38mm) by W.Wyon (BHM 1041; Eimer 1138) "Presented to/ S.P. Edwards ESQe/for/cucumbers/ Exhibited July 10/1841" (3mm thick flan). Toned extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Sir Joseph Banks, Horticultural Society of London, in silver (38mm) by W.Wyon (BHM 1041; Eimer 1138) "To/ Mr M. Henderson/ for various Exhibitions/ November/ 1843". Good very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Admiral Dumont D'Urville, 1844, in bronze (69mm), obverse, the Admiral's head left, by Oudine, reverse, view of monument which commemorates the life and death (1842) of Dumont D'Urville (MH 199). Two small edge bumps, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $0
London Missionary Society, Founded 1795, Jubilee 1844, in white metal (51mm) by J.Davis, Birmingham. (BHM.2167). Edge bruising and surface marks, fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
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 $0
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 $0
London Missionary Society, Missionary ship, John Williams 1844, in white metal (41mm) by J.Davis (BHM 2201, Eimer 1349). Pierced at top, nearly fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Hobart Town Grammar School 1845, in silver (32mm) hand engraved on shaved down or smoothed halfcrown(?), reverse 'J.Macdougall / Reward / For / General/ Attainments'. Worn, fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $0
Great Britain, Church Missionary Society, Golden Jubilee 1848, in white metal (58mm) by B. Wyon (Eimer.1422; BHM.2310). Extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Great Britain, Church Missionary Society, Golden Jubilee 1848, in bronze (58mm) by B. Wyon (Eimer.1422; BHM.2310). Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Map of the World, c1850, cased pair in white metal (51mm), by J. Ottley, Birmingham, one has a highly detailed map of the world on both sides with named countries (including the Sandwich Isles), lines of longitude, and latitude, degrees, and poles in relief, the other has on one side "Miles Distant from London" with approximately 40 named and distances radiating around the central circle, reverse shows "Miles distant from London Bathing Places" and to the sides distances to Scottish and English universities. Good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $1,400
SOLD $1,250
Germany, Von Humboldt, Alexander, c1850, bronze (61mm, 7.5mm thick), by G. Loos. Obverse, Von Humboldt right and his birth date Sept. 14, 1769, reverse, allegorical figures. Extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
U.S.A., The American Church Missionary Society c.1850, in white metal (40mm); Centenary American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, 1910, in silver and silvered(2)(26mm)(3); Daniel Defoe/Robinson Crusoe c.1970's in bronze (75mm). Fine - nearly uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in white metal (58mm) by the Royal Mint (C.1853/2). Nearly extremely fine/extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $550
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in white metal (58mm) by the Royal Mint (C.1853/2). Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $340