Catalogue
Argentina, Inauguration of the port of La Plata, 1883 and free world trade, 1890, in bronze (51mm), obverse, port scene, reverse, inscription within wreath. Some mint red on obverse, edge bumps and some small spots of verdigris, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Argentina, founding of the southern estuary rural mixed school, 1910, under presidency of Dr Jose Figueroa Alcorta, in silver (53mm); Australia, to commemorate the World Peace, 1919, in gilt (27mm) with loop suspension (C.1919/4); Vatican, Centenary of S S Peter and Paul Apostolorium, Pius IX, 1867, in bronze (oval 32mm x 27mm) with loop suspender. Very fine - nearly extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Belgium, Royal Society of St. Hubert, 1903 by G. Deverees in silver (39 x 43mm); 1908 Brusselles in silver (45 mm) by De Vigne-Hart; Canine Club of Leige, Carnie Exposition prize d' Hannover undated in silver (40 x 55mm) by M.J. Mathelin. Nearly extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Belgium, Universelle Exhibition de Liege 1905, silver hinged pass holder by Wiskemann of Brussels in honour of M. Gustave Francotte, Minister of Industry 7 January 1906; also silver gilt mounted medalet Liege, Prix de la Chartreuse, engraved date 1879; South Africa, Unionist Party Club 1919 pass in bronze, 2378 on reverse. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $110
China, peace medals in bronze (55mm),one with bird holding peace branch in beak and on reverse is Chinese text for art association exhibition of Zhi Shan Zhong Ming; the other with Paulonia crest at top and in the middle are two opposing feng birds holding flowering branches of the paulonia (?) in their beaks and on reverse is ancient Chinese prose, one impressed with recipient name, circa 1900. Both beautifully struck with underlying brilliance and red brown patinas, nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
France, Louis XV, in bronze (41mm), 1754, by J.Duvivier; Lodoica, Queen of France, undated but twentieth century replica in bronze (43mm). Good very fine; extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
France, aviation related medals, early flights commemorated, Icarus by Scarpa (octagonal) in silver (32mm)(cased); Montgolfier by N. Gatteaux, in bronze (41mm); two others similar dated 1783, 1784 but later Paris mint strikings; an issue dated 1920 in bronze (50mm); another in bronze (50mm), with hot air and gas balloons, dated 1783 but 20th century striking. Extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
France, Republic, The Alsace Lorraine Gymnastic Society of Elbeuf, undated, in silver (51mm) by O.Roty, and A.Desaide, obverse, Marianne wearing the Liberty cap and a wreath of laurel and oak leaf, reverse, in the centre within a wreath of oak and laurel, 'Offert / Par / Mr.Jules Blin / President'. Nicely toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
France, Napoleon Emperor, Baptism of the King of Rome, 1811, in bronze (69mm) by Andrieu. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
France, Second Empire, Ille-Et-Vilaine Agricultural Society award medal, undated, in silver (51mm) by H.De Longveil, obverse, head of Napoleon III left, reverse, wreath of grapes, oak farm animals, wheat and farming equipment, in the centre inscribed, 'Ed Lecont / Soins / Aux Prairies', at base inscribed, '13 Octobre 1862'. Nicely toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
France, Exposition Universal 1867 in Paris, in copper (51mm) obverse, Napoleon III, reverse, Victory flying above a globe and carrying a map of the Exposition, by H.Ponscarme; French award medal in bronze (67mm) undated, by Louis Bottee and A.Rivet, obverse, female bust facing right wearing a winged helmet surmounted by a cockerel, radiant rising sun to right 'France' at side and at bottom centre a cherub bearing a torch and leaning on a beehive, reverse, plain centre disc with winged female figure right holding a wreath and a laurel branch and with a palm branch left. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Germany, Saxony, 1607, in white metal (40mm), obv. roundel busts of seven linked Dukes of Saxony, rev. seven crests in circles. Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Germany, religious christening medal in silver 58mm, by Paul Walter (medallist and mint-engraver at Dresden c. 1625-1650), obv. representation of Christ's baptism in the Jordan, rev. child baptism, (Forrer Vol.VI, p.149). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $370
Germany, Farbenfabriken Bayer, Leverkusen, centenary medal, 1963, in gold (.900 fine, 10gms, 30mm) obverse features factory and offices at Leverkusen. In plastic velvet lined fitted case, uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Japan, Tokyo Disneyland Grand Opening commemorative medal, April 15, 1983, in fine silver (44mm). In official case of issue, uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Poland, Katyn Genocide Memorial Medal, undated, in silver (40mm), obverse, prisoners behind barbed wire and names of POW camps, Starobielsk, Ostaszkow and Kosielski, reverse, the name Katyn with forest behind in form of Polish eagles. In unofficial case, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
Poland, 150 Years of the Polish Catholic Mission to France, 1836-1986, in bronze (103mm x 100mm) roughly circular with flat base for freestanding, obverse, weeping Mary facing, amid crucifixion scene, reverse, Church between open hands, crowds at both sides, Polish eagle above and inscriptions below, one in Polish and one in French. In fitted case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
Russia, Catherine the Great, medal in copper, 65.5mm, (96.29 grams), obv. portrait of Empress left, rev. construction of monument to Peter I, (Diakov 150.1). Trace of original clasp (for suspension), rare, and in unusually high grade, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $550
SOLD $0
Russia, Alexander I, medal in copper, 1811, 52mm, (62.74 grams), obv. portrait of Alexander I by Leberecht, rev. female figure playing lyre commemorating the funding for the academy of Abo (Turku) in Finland, (Diakov 346.1). Nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $550
SOLD $0
Russia, Nicholas I, (1825-1855), bronzed copper medal, 1845, 64mm, by Utkin and Klepikov, obv. of Nicholas I featuring the conjoined busts of Nicholas I and his brother Alexander I, rev. legend commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Moscow Agricultural Society (December 20, 1845), (Diakov 582). Mint state, and rarely seen in this outstanding state of preservation.
Estimate $400
SOLD $370
Russia, Nicholas II, silvered jeton for coronation in Moscow, 1896, with suspension loop (28mm), obverse, monograms of the emperor and his spouse on mantle, reverse, symbols of the reign and the coronation church. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Singapore, Historical Monuments of Singapore, set of five proof sterling silver ingots of one ounce each, issued 1978-1979. Each ingot in individual capsule in plush timber set case with individual certificates, FDC.
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
South Africa, 1895, railway medal in silver (44mm) by J.P.M. Menger. Virtually uncirculated and very rare in silver.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
South Africa, Jan van Riebeeck 300th Anniversary, undated, proof medal in 18ct gold (32gms, 38mm) by The Africana Commemorative Mint, edge impressed 2221. In case of issue with booklet and certificate number 2221, a few tarnish spots on reverse, otherwise FDC.
Estimate $750
SOLD $750
South Africa, The Queen's Coronation Collection, replica Great Britain Å“5 definitive in 18ct gold (27.5gms) and 10 1/2p Coronation stamp in sterling silver (26gms) issued under authority of the British Post Office, minted by The Africana Commemorative Mint. In case of issue with letter from Mint, FDC.
Estimate $600
SOLD $600
South Africa, Our Cape Coin Heritage, 1600-1834, proof collection of thirty medals in gold plated sterling silver (37.3gms, 45mm) by The Africana Commemorative Mint, comprises six medallic replica coins each of The Dutch Collection, The British Collection, The Seaborne Empires, The Dollar Dynasties, and The Tavern of the Seas. Stored in a prestigious, velvet lined, two coloured timber cabinet with a Dutch tile (this with crack) recessed into lid, over thirty three ounces of fine silver, some medals with toning but FDC. (30)
Estimate $750
SOLD $0
South Africa, Our Cape Coin Heritage, 1600-1834, proof collection of thirty medals in gold plated sterling silver (37.3gms, 45mm) by The Africana Commemorative Mint, comprises six medallic replica coins each of The Dutch Collection, The British Collection, The Seaborne Empires, The Dollar Dynasties, and The Tavern of the Seas. Stored in a prestigious, velvet lined, two coloured lockable (key included) timber cabinet with a Dutch tile recessed into lid, together with two hardcover booklets and certificate, in original delivery box, over thirty three ounces of fine silver, FDC. (30)
Estimate $750
SOLD $0
Switzerland, illustrations of Roman history in bronze (31mm) by J. Dassier (c.1750), Caesar Crosses Rubicon, Caesar's Fortune, M. Claudius Marcellus, Numa Pompilius, End of Mithradates; Austria, Joseph II, coronation, 1764, rough cast in bronze (64mm). Nearly very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Switzerland, Geneva School, award medal, undated, in silver (41mm), obverse, robed male seated left holding book on lap with harp in front and lamp on pedestal beside, legend, 'Studio Et Vigilantia', reverse, arms of City of Geneva, legend 'Post Tenbras Lux' (Geneva's motto) and 'Schola Genevensis'; Poland, sporting prize medal in silver (40mm), loop suspender, obverse, depictions of eleven different sports around the edges, man blowing horn at top, in centre a shield inscribed '1.ngr. / 5 boj / I.Kl.', reverse, wreath around edge, in centre inscribed, 'Zaw.Okreg 1 / 21.IX.30'. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Thailand, Rama V, in bronze (50mm)(1897) by August Patey, a rough cast; another by August Patey with facing bust, in bronze (58mm), appears to be locally struck; very rough sand cast in bronze of Rama IV, award medal by L. C. Wyon. Fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $0