Catalogue
Peace of Versailles, 1783, in silver (38mm) by J. Reich, obv. Britain and America shaking hands (BHM 255; Eimer 804; Betts 610). Pierced at top for suspension, otherwise very fine, edge with partial raised lettering and COINAGE (?) incuse.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Arthur Duke of Wellington, (1812), in bronze (54mm) by Webb, Parliamentary Thanks medal (BHM 746; Eimer 1029). Surface knocks, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
British Monarchs, (1830), in white metal (38mm and 40mm) by E. Thompson after Dassier, William I, John, Elizabeth I and Cromwell (BHM 1, 7, 23, 26). Good very fine - good extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Queen Victoria, Visit to the Corporation of London, 1837, in bronze (55mm) by W.Wyon (BHM 1775, Eimer 1304). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Queen Victoria, various commemorative medalets, 1838 to 1893, includes BHM 1842, 1834, 1863, 1864, 1935, 1942, 1989, 2060, 2145, 2239, 2250, 2322, 2396, 2756, 2776, 2986, 3332, all in base metals. Fine - extremely fine. (20)
Estimate $150
SOLD $80
St. Saviour's School medal, 1562-1839, in silver (41mm) by W.J. Taylor. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Death of Barber Beaumont, 1841, in bronze (56mm) (BHM 2001); Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in silver (55mm) (BHM 3506; Eimer 1817), cased (this damaged); The Cathedral Collection, set of five in cupro nickel (37mm) each featuring a famous English cathedral, cased (this damaged); James II, 1685-1688, medal in silver, undated (35mm) by South African Historical Mint; London Bridge Rotary Club commemorative dollar, 1993, in gilt (38mm); another, 1994, in copper (38mm); U.S.A., International Harvester Company, 1931, in bronze (34mm). The first medal lacquered, the second with edge bumps, very fine - uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Trans Atlantic Telegraph Cable Laid, 1858, in white metal (31mm), John Bull and Uncle Sam shaking hands, electricity flashes issuing from their hands (BHM 2638). Nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
International Exhibition, London, 1862, in bronze (51mm), and in white metal (2) (51mm, 41mm) by Pinches, London. Fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1887, in gold (58mm, 85gms) official medal by J.E.Boehm and Frederick, Lord Leighton, obverse, crowned, veiled, and draped bust of Queen Victoria, reverse, enthroned figure of Empire, surrounded by figures representing the Arts and Industries of Britain, in exergue, five shields inscribed Asia, America, Europe, Australasia and Africa (BHM 3219, Eimer 1733). With original case of issue though part lifting of rear cover, light scuffing in fields, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $4,050
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in bronze (75mm), obverse, bust of Queen Victoria centre, Queen Victoria Empress of India Diamond Jubilee 1837-1897 around, reverse, In Commemoration of the Longest Reign on Record around, in centre, Victoria / Queen - Empress / Born May 1819 / Ascended the Throne / June 1837 / Married February 1840 / Sixtieth Year / of her Reign / 1897 over map of the world showing British Empire. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
George V - George VI, coronation medalets, 1911 (8) and 1937 (15), in base metals. Very fine - uncirculated. (23)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
H.M.S. Dreadnought, handmade sweetheart pendant in 9ct gold (1.6gms, 20mm x 26mm), small ornamental leaf missing at left side (easily repairable by jeweller). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
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 $60
Elizabeth Our Queen, set of twenty five sterling silver proof ingots (25.6gms each) by Franklin Mint, depicting events during her reign from 1952 to 1977, together with hardcover binder and pages explaining each event commemorated on the ingots. In velvet-like lined and fitted timber case, this with marking on the lid, nineteen ounces of fine silver, ingots FDC. (25)
Estimate $300
SOLD $400
Bank of Australasia, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st July 1927, 501556/7 consecutive pair, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co. London (Robb.B.821; L.411; P.S132). Light folds, minor edge toning, otherwise extremely fine and very scarce in this condition, especially as a consecutive pair. (2)
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $0
National Bank of New Zealand Limited, one pound, Wellington 1st Jany. 1916, A179543, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co Ld, London (Robb.J.32; L.506; P.S307). Creases and folds, fresh central colour, some foxing on left edge, very fine.
Estimate $1,750
SOLD $1,800
National Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st July 1929, E 869269, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co Ltd., London (Robb.J.82; L.512; P.S317). Many folds and creases, two holes in body and small margin tears, very good.
Estimate $300
SOLD $360
Union Bank of Australia Limited, specimen colour trials for ten shillings, one pound and five pounds, Wellington, 1st October 1923 (Robb.M.81, 82, 84; L.542 - 544; P.S371a, 372, 373). Uncirculated and extremely rare. (3)
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $0
Reserve Bank, L. Lefeaux, ten shillings, 1st August 1934, 5Z 667852 (Robb.R.112; L.602; P.154). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,500
Reserve Bank, L. Lefeaux, ten shillings, 1st August 1934, number letter, 1Y 389890 (Robb.R.112; L.602; P.154). Flattened, fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Reserve Bank, L. Lefeaux, ten shillings, 1st August 1934, number letter, 4Z 885536 (Robb.R.112; L.602; P.154). Nearly fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $200
Reserve Bank, L. Lefeaux, ten shillings, 1st August 1934, number letter, 6Z 066445, 7Z 132510 (Robb.R.112; L.602; P.154). Very good. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Reserve Bank, L. Lefeaux, one pound, 1st August 1934, number letter 6B 795845, 6C 176719 (Robb.R.122; L.604; P.155). Nearly fine. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
Reserve Bank, L. Lefeaux, one pound, 1st August 1934, number letter 9B 725768 (Robb.R.122; L.604; P.155). Good fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Reserve Bank, L. Lefeaux, five pounds, 1st August 1934, number letter 2K 865038 (Robb.R.142; L.606; P.156). Creases and folds, ink date on back bottom margin, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $220
SOLD $250
Reserve Bank, L. Lefeaux, five pounds, 1st August 1934, number letter 1K 812622 (Robb.R.142; L.606; P.156). Creases, heavy centre fold with fraying in top and bottom margins, 2mm tear at left, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $120
Reserve Bank, T.P. Hanna, (1940-55), one pound, number over letter, 2/L 463899/900, consecutive pair (Robb.R.221b; L.611; P.159a). Light vertical folds, otherwise nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $400
SOLD $740
Reserve Bank, G. Wilson (1955-56), one pound, three numbers 010 540918 (Robb.R.226; P.159b; L.621). Nearly uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
New Zealand, Reserve Bank, R.N. Fleming (1956-1967), five pounds, K0 094496/7 (Robb.R.245b; L.630; R.160d) consecutive pair. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $350
SOLD $680