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Henry VIII, death, 1547, in silver, hand engraved commemorative medalet (26mm) holed; Anti Slavery, c.1787, in white metal (33mm) (BHM 269); Abolition of the Slave Trade, 1807, in bronze (36mm) with reverse in arabic script; George IV, coronation, 1821, in bronze (35mm) by E.Avern (BHM 1071); Queen Victoria, coronation, 1838, in bronze (36mm) by B.Pistrucci (BHM 1801). Very good - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $220
Charles II, (1660-1685), Peace of Breda, silver medal 1667. 56mm, obv. laureate bust of King right with long hair CAROLVS SECVNDVS DEI GRATIA MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX, rev. Britannia seated near the sea shore, contemplating her navies sailing on the ocean. FAVENTE DEO (God being propitious) and BRITANNIA below, edge reads in finely executed raised letters: CAROLVS SECVNDVS PACIS ET IMPERII RESTITVTOR AVGVSTVS (Charles II august restorer of peace and of the empire), (M.I. 185, Eimer) Deep dusty tone, extremely fine or better.
Estimate $1,350
SOLD $1,350
Royal Academy Antique School, 1768, in ivory (51mm) (black ink), reverse ’Adrian Callan. Seymour, / Admitted 13 Jan.y 1844’ (D&W.63/cf.142). Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
Map of the World, c.1820, 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, possibly by Thomason (Eimer 1139). Extremely fine and rare, in contemporary leatherette case.
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,200
George IV, Accession 1820, cliche or electrotype of the obverse only of the 70mm medal by T.Wyon laureate draped bust left for Rundell, Bridge and Rundell jewellers (BHM 1010; Eimer 1123). Hairline die breaks in front and under ear, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Voyage of the Junk ’Keying’, 1848, in white metal (26mm) by T. Halliday (BHM 2323). Good extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
William Wyon, laudatory medal, 1854, in bronze (56mm) by L.C.Wyon (BHM 2535; Eimer 1480), obverse, bust of Wyon right, reverse, Britannia holding trident and olive branch, standing between four seahorses rising from the sea, in exergue, Art-Union of London / 1854. A few spots of discolouration otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Queen Victoria, 60th Year of Reign, 1837-1897, Buenos Aires, in silver (34mm) (Eimer 1821), obverse, bust of Queen Victoria left, reverse, crossed flags of Great Britain and Argentina. Nicely toned, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $70
SOLD $0
Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in silver (26mm) (BHM3506), two others, bronze (39mm) and white metal (51mm); America’s Cup Challenge, 1977, in silver (35mm) by Springfield Mint (2) both cased with certificate; Pentref Llechwedd Village farthings, 1991 (2); The Multiplying Penny, hollowed out ’trick’ penny with instructions, in original Queen Victoria imaged packet; coins of the Rock ’n’ Roll years, English halfpenny - sixpence, 1957-1959 & 1962, on illustrated card. Poor - uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
S.S.Victoria, award fob, in 15ct gold (6.6gms, 32mm x 28mm), cable rope border, obverse engraved, ’Presented by / Underwriters / British Corporation / 8’7’06’, reverse engraved, ’R.L.Main / 3rd Officer "S.S.Victoria". / for valuable services / rendered on the high seas / on 4th & 5th April 1906.’ Good very fine.
Estimate $160
SOLD $170
Cycling award medal, undated, in silvered bronze (55mm), obverse, cyclists on three different styles of bikes, riding on bike track, reverse, wreath of half laurel and half oak; British Empire Exhibition Medal, 1925, in bronze (51mm) (BHM4203), obverse, George V crowned and robed bust left, reverse, three figures representative of housing, food and industry. Both medals in cases of issue, toned, extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Coronation of George VI, May 12, 1937, electrotype (76mm) photographic image of uniformed King and Queen mounted on base of three levels, each of different metal, issued by White & Gillespie, electrotypers; Royal Wedding of Charles & Diana, 1981, in bronze (57mm) by Spink, impressed on edge 0854; Royal Wedding of Andrew & Sarah, in cupro nickel (38mm); First Fleet Re-enactment Voyage from England to Australia, official medal, 1987-8, in cupro nickel (38mm) (2). All medals in cases of issue, the second with certificate, uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
Sir Winston Churchill, 1874-1965, in .900 gold (26mm, 7.74 gm). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $350
Royal Society of Arts, undated, in silver (57mm) (115gms), obverse, bust of Prince Philip left, at top ’Prince Philip . President’, below ’MCMLII’, reverse, Royal Society building, above ’Royal Society of Arts’ at sides ’17/54’, edge engraved, ’Thomas Gray Memorial Trust. To Walter Edwin Alfred Carver, For Highest Marks In The 1965 Examinations For The Extra - Master’s Certificate’; another identical but silver plated bronze, edge engraved, ’Thomas Gray Memorial Trust. Merchant Navy Training Board Examinations 1955. Awarded To W.E.A.Carver.’ Both cased, the first with ’John Pinches / London’ inside the lid, the second medal with some plate missing, the first with matte finish, extremely fine - uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
History of Man in Flight, 1973, set of fifty medals in sterling silver (45mm, 41gms) edge impressed with set number 092, by Royal Air Force Museum. In hardbound album together with written history in separate hardbound album in slipcase, some foxing on edges, some toning to medals, otherwise FDC. (50)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950
Churchill Centenary Medals, 1974, in gold on sterling silver (39mm, approx 26gms) by John Pinches, each of the twenty four medals in the set depicts an important event from the birth to death of Sir Winston Churchill. In single volume hardbound album with certificate for collection number 1727, some medals with spotting otherwise FDC. (24)
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Pobjoy Mint medals, National Coin Week, in cupro nickel (38mm); James A. Mackay medal, 1977, in cupro nickel (38mm); Sutton Marathon, 1984, in silver (38mm); Manx Millennium Grand Prix, 1979, in cupro nickel (27mm); Royal Silver Jubilee Priority Collectors Register, 1977, in cupro nickel (28mm); The Queen’s Award for Expert Achievement, 1990, in bi-metal (25mm); promotional piece in bronze (25mm). Good extremely fine - uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $30
SOLD $50
Elizabeth II, 25th Anniversary, 1978, The Royal Commonwealth Society official commemorative set of two in silver and bronze (60mm, each 130gms) edge impressed with matching number 0736 and ’An Official Commemorative of the Royal Commonwealth Society’, by Franklin Mint. In case of issue with original invitation to purchase brochure, FDC.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
The Royal Commonwealth Society, 25th Anniversary of Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1978 (63mm) (2) one in silver, the other in bronze, edge marked ’An official Commemorative of the Royal Commonwealth Society’, both medals numbered on edge, matching no.0584. Approximately four ounces of pure silver, proof quality, FDC. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
One Thousand Years of British Monarchy, Edgar A.D.973 - Elizabeth II 1952, in fifty sterling silver ingots (66gms each) by Stokes, over 98 ounces of pure silver. In timber presentation case with certificate, uncirculated. (50)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,600
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 $400
SOLD $0
The Mountbatten Medallic History, of Great Britain and the Sea, volume one part completed and volume two of a four volume set, comprises forty sterling silver medallions (44mm, 39.3gms) by John Pinches. In two hardbound albums, FDC. (40)
Estimate $790
SOLD $750
Great Britain and other countries, large medallic issues as medals, commemorating various events including Jersey, Victoria College, Officers Training Corps, named, 1935 in silver, 38mm; Mond Nickel Co., 1900-1925, 44mm cased; Halley medal, 55mm cased in copper 1986 from a obverse medal by A.Dassier; George III in pewter, 50 years of reign, 48mm; Mansfield House University, Golden Jubilee 1939, AE 45; ZAR, obv. Kruger, AE 44mm, 1895, Opening of railway, by J.P.M.Menger, holed; RAF award medal athletic, 39mm gold plated; Inter Coy Cross country 1963, AE 39mm; Royal Horticultural Society award medal to National Bank of India, AE 38, obv. Banks; Margate Ladies College, AE 32; Ward Industries; Southport Salt water Baths; Australia, Air Force and Navy Club badge, members badge 2851; Mansfield House Settlements Badge in east London and a 2P Royal Mint Token encased in plastic. Mostly very fine or better. (16)
Estimate $300
SOLD $260