Catalogue
Opening of the Forth Bridge, 1890, in bronze (64mm) by L.C.Lauer (Nuremburg) (Eimer 1754 BHM 3399). Light scratching in field above bridge, good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Great Britain, Baptist Mission Centenary, 1892, in white metal (45mm), pierced (3) (Eimer 1774)(2); Centenary of the London Mission Society, 1895, in bronze (45mm), pierced (2)(Eimer 1808); Church Missionary Society 1899, in white metal (38mm), pierced (2). Very good - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Christian IX and Louise of Denmark, Visit to the City of London, 1893, in bronze (75mm) by F.Bowcher (Eimer 1783, BHM 3454). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
The British Aluminium Company Limited, 1894, in aluminium (38mm) (2), obverse, famale holding torch aloft and seated on manufacturing supplies with factory in distance; Cargan Larne Foyers Milton, 1896, medal made from first lot of British aluminium (38mm), obverse, same as previous medal; British Aluminium Co Ltd, Kinlochleven, Argullshire, 1907, in aluminium (38mm), obverse, Kinlochleven site; British Aluminium Co Ltd, Lochaber, Inverness-Shire, 1929 in aluminium (44mm), obverse, factory at Lochaber, mountains behind; Testar & Swain, Birmingham, aluminium advertising piece (26mm) undated; Alcan, five new pence token, in aluminium (23mm) undated; Alcan (U.K.) Limited, Lynemouth Works, Northumberland,(undated), in aluminium (50mm), reverse, factory site. Very fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
Universal Cookery & Food Exhibition, undated, in bronze (51mm) by J.A.Restall, Birm; Queen Victoria's 60th Anniversary, 1897, in bronze (39mm) with suspension ring (BHM 3552); H.M.S. Foudroyant Wrecked, 1897, in copper (37mm) (BHM 3613 Eimer 1813); Edward VII Coronation medalette in bronze (24mm); Elizabeth II Royal Visit, 1953-54, in bronze (37mm) pierced for suspension; South Africa, George V, Burgh of Govan, 1911, in bronze (32mm). The first three medals extremely fine, the rest good fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
H.M.S. 'Foudroyant', 1897, in bronze (38mm [2]) (Eimer 1813, BHM 3613); Armistice Day Memorial, 1918, in bronze (76mm, 32mm [2]) (BHM 4132). Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Great Britain, Church Missionary Society Centenary 1799-1899, in silver and white metal (38mm) by A. Wyon (BHM 3647). The second, pierced with ring and ribbon suspension, very fine; extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Shooting awards, National Rifle Association 1860, medal in bronze (48mm) by G.G.Adams (BHM 2682 Eimer 1542); N.R.A. Rifle Clubs medal in bronze (42mm x 28mm) voided central design, with loop suspension, inscribed on reverse, 'J.R.B. / 1909'; Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs award in silver and blue enamel (44mm x 31mm) by J.A.R, engraved on reverse, '1909 / Dixon / Cup. / John R.Brearley / Bolsterstone Rifle / Club.'; silver shooting award fob (37mm x 28.5mm) engraved on reverse, 'I.C.I. League / 1931-32'; silver shooting award fob (30mm x 20mm) RAF crest on obverse intertwined with crossed rifles, engraved on reverse, 'Winners / Wessex Area / Miniature / Rifle League'; Yacunda Rifle Volunteers Ladies Challenge Cup, silver pin-backed shield with raised crossed rifles on front (42mm x 39mm), by B.S.C., engraved on front, '1900 / Won By / Corpl. E.S.Drapes 80 Points'. Extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
British Empire Exhibition, London, 1924, Royal Mint medals struck at the Exhibition, in silver and bronze (36mm) (Eimer 1989, BHM 4192); Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, art plaque (76mm x 49mm arch shaped); The National Gallery and St Martin in the Fields, art plaque (76mm x 41mm rectangular); City of London, art medal (64mm). Fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
United Kingdom, Association of Professional Fire Brigade Officers For Long Service Medal, bar '10 Years', in silver by A.F., hallmarked, edge inscribed, 'Station Officer J.Woolrich - 1928.' Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $80
Insititution of Naval Architects, 1929 medal in gold (68.4gms) (49mm), reverse inscribed "John Johnson/1929". Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $2,400
SOLD $2,000
United Kingdom, National Fire Brigade Association, Long Service Medal (20 years) in silver, by J.R.G.&S., hallmarked, edge impressed, 1987. Toned extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
The Regiment, 2 Southampton St, Army Newspaper issued medal, Award of Merit in aluminium (38mm), unnamed, obverse, unit crest; Inter Unit Athletic Competition, 1952, prize medal in silvered base metal (50mm), loop suspension, 33rd Armoured Brigade, impressed, "Winner" on reverse; Singapore Base District Championships prize medal in antique bronze (38mm), unnamed, obverse, lion left standing under palm tree with wreath around, c.post 1980; Royal Engineers Bicentenary in Gibraltar, 1972, in bronze (38mm), Royal engineer right, Gibraltar behind; Commemorative of the Review of Eastern Counties Volunteers At Great Yarmouth, 1862, in bronze (22mm), pierced suspension hole at top. Most of the silver wash missing from second medal, first medal with almost full mint bloom very fine - good extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
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