Catalogue
Grand National Jubilee, 1809, in white metal (39mm) (BHM 644); Death of George III, 1820, in white metal (40mm) by T.Wyon Sr (BHM 1001); another, in white metal (46mm) (BHM 1006). All with toning to bust otherwise uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Sir Joseph Banks, The Royal Horticultural Society, in silver (38mm), inscribed on reverse "Awarded/to/Paul & Son/for/a group of/Roses/Mar 22nd/1887" (Eimer 1138, BHM 1041). Has been dipped, proof-like surfaces with hairlines, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Coronation of George IV, 1821, in bronze (35mm) by B.Pistrucci (BHM 1070) cased. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Death of Sir Walter Scott, 1832, in white metal (50mm); The Great Exhibition, 1851, For Services (47mm) name erased; Exhibitor medal, in bronze (44mm) damaged; Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London, 1886, in bronze (52mm [3]). Poor - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Grand Theatrical Medal, undated, in white metal inside a gold filled frame (44mm) with loop suspension, obverse, an allegorical head illustrative of Folly and Avarice, around, 'This is the Jew which Shakespeare drew', below, 'V P / No Private Boxes', legend, 'Avarice and titled lust alone we blame / Yet blush we must for 'tis a Nation's shame.', reverse, 'Whatd'ya / want / OP OB & DPO (Old Prices, Open Boxes, and Deference to Public Opinion) all wreathed in a garland of oak, at foot the rattle and trumpet, motto around, 'The Drama's laws the Drama's Patrons give, And he who lives to please, should please to live.' Some oxidisation otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $250
Completion of Thames Tunnel, 1842, in white metal (49mm) by J.Taylor (BHM 2081); International Exhibition, 1851, in white metal (39mm) by Messrs Allen & Moore (BHM 2424); International Exhibition, 1862, in white metal (42mm) by T.Ottley (BHM 2733); Belgium, Adolphe Max Bourgmestre of Brussells, 1914, in bronze (28mm) with suspension loop. First three all toned with oxidisation, extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
London Missionary Society, Founded 1795, Jubilee 1844, in white metal (51mm) by J.Davis, Birmingham. (BHM 2167). Edge bruising and surface marks, fine.
Estimate $70
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 $70
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 $70
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 $70
SOLD $100
Great Britain, Church Missionary Society, Golden Jubilee 1848, in bronze (58mm) by B. Wyon (BHM 2310; Eimer 1422). Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $190
Great Britain, Church Missionary Society, Golden Jubilee 1848, in white metal (58mm) by B. Wyon (BHM 2310; Eimer 1422). Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
William Hogarth Laudatory medal, 1848, in bronze (54mm) by L.C.Wyon (Eimer 1427, BHM 2303); Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London, 1886, in bronze (52mm) by L.C.Wyon (Eimer 1725, BHM 3209); Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in bronze (55mm) (2) by G.W.DeSaulles (Eimer 1817, BHM 3506). Very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Great Britain, Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition 1857 in white metal (63mm) by Pinches & Co. In original decoratively embossed brass case, extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Opening of Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Valley Viaduct, 1869, in bronze (77mm) by G.G.Adams (Eimer 1604, BHM 2906). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
Opening of Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Valley Viaduct, 1869, in bronze (77mm) by G.G.Adams (Eimer 1604, BHM 2906). Edge bruise and scratch on obverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Prince of Wales, National Thanksgiving, 1872, in bronze (77mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon (Eimer 1618, BHM 2928). Uncirculated.
Estimate $120
SOLD $320
Czar Alexander II, Visit to the City of London, 1874, in bronze (77mm) by Charles Wiener (Eimer 1634, BHM 2981). Spotting on reverse, good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $250
Prince Albert Victor of Wales, Freedom of the City of London, 1885, in bronze (77mm) by G.G.Adams (Eimer 1717, BHM 3182). Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $270
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, in bronze (77mm) by L.C.Wyon (Eimer 1733, BHM 3219). Spot in obverse field, scratch on cheek, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1887, in bronze (77mm) by L.C.Wyon (Eimer 1733, BHM 3219); Jubilee, 1897, in bronze (55mm [2]) and silver (26mm) by G.W.DeSaulles (Eimer 1817, BHM 3506); Jubilee, 1897, in white metal (51mm) by Spink & Son (BHM 3512); Prince of Wales, Investiture, 1911 (35mm) by W.Goscombe John (Eimer 1925). Very fine - nearly uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
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