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Belgium, Antwerp World Exhibition, 1894, in bronze (61mm) by Jul.Baetes, pierced for suspension loop, obverse, bare head of Leopold II right, reverse, globe with laurel branch across held by sash, hovering above Antwerp city, arms at top, at left, the French name 'Exposition Universelle D'Anvers', the date 1894 in the centre and at the right the Dutch name 'Wereld Tentoonstelling van Antwerpen'. Some light verdigris areas, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $90
Passed in
Chinese amulets, and large spade money copy as well as a selection of world medals and tokens, noted Dutch medal in bronze (50mm) for Luke Royal Military Sports Association, 1928, prize medal for Dressage, obverse and reverse design with an equestrian theme and a medal for Preliminaries of Peace between Great Britain and France, 1801, in bronze (24mm); also, a cased set of Dominoes. Very fine - uncirculated. (33)
Estimate $60
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France, memorial medal to honour General L.C.Antoin Desaix de Veygour, Battle of Marengo, c.1803, in bronze (50mm); other tokens and medals from Australia, Great Britain, Spain and U.S.A. The first with much marking and edge bumps, overall very good - good very fine. (10)
Estimate $50
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France, medal, 37mm, 1930, for Wisdom 1st prize to Mathieu de Camplain, from the Monastery of Notre Dame of the Plain, for the second year; together with Chinese charms (3) 45, 47, 55mm diameter. Fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $50
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Germany, Hamburg, gold medal (.980 fine, 74.47gms, 53mm) in recognition of forty years of public service, obverse, two opposing mermaids with arms linked, enarmoured arm above with torch, below old Hamburg arms, around, Hamburg City's motto in Latin, translation, 'may prosperity strive to preserve the freedom won by our elders', reverse, scroll in centre, German legend, translation, 'the Senate on the 40th anniversary of service', around the outside the years 1410, 1529, 1712, 1860, 1921, 1952, these being important years for the Constitution of Hamburg. In case of issue bearing Hamburg arms, uncirculated.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,900
Prussia, commemorative of Frederick the Great's victories at Rosbach Nov 5th 1757, Battle of Lissa December 5th and Siege of Breslau Dec 20th 1757, in brass (44mm) holed at top for suspension, obverse, Frederick on horseback left with sword drawn, town, campsite and mounted troops behind, reverse, battle scene of troops charging left. Fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Germany, Jubilee of First Foundation Stone of Cologne Cathedral, 1848, in bronze (59mm), obverse, cathedral without spires, reverse, cathedral completed with spires; Niederwald National Monument, souvenir of restoration of the Empire, 1870-71, in gilt (24mm) with loop suspension, obverse, monument, reverse, Empire eagle; another but souvenir for the heritage inauguration, 1883, in white metal (34mm) with suspension loop, obverse, King Wilhelm the Victorious, bust in robes and crown to the right, reverse, monument. The last with some corrosion on reverse, overall very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $90
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Germany, Sinking of the S.S.Lusitania, 1915, in bronze (57mm) by K.Goetz. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $360
Germany, Lusitania Medal in iron (55mm) by Karl Goetz, 5 May 1915, British copy (cf.Kienast 156). Some light rusting as usual with this metal, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Hong Kong, Chinese gold collection, rings and pendants relative to the Robert Hotung family, includes, signet ring (2.2gms) with Fu Gui characters (very rich); wedding band (4.3gms), inside marked Zu Jin (full gold); small round pendant (2.1gms) with double happy characters for marriage, reverse marked, respectfully presented by 'Si Tu' with a promise not to be lazy; medium round pendant (3.3gms) with Fu character (good fortune or happiness), reverse a tiger; small water droplet shape (2.8gms) with modern style Shou character (long life used for older birthday occasions), reverse marked, 22 October 'bing jia nian' (too old year) and a Chinese proverb meaning to have longevity of life; large water droplet shape (5.7gms) with older style Shou character (long life as above), reverse marked to remember 'Qi Yi' 1862-1952 (90th birthday), total combined weight (20.4gms). Very fine - extremely fine and a unique collection associated with the most important Hong Kong person. (6)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,200
Israel, General M.Dayan, proof commemorative medal in gold (.900 fine, 15.6gm, 36mm). Obverse with fine scratches in field, extremely fine.
Estimate $700
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Italy, 25th Anniversary of Unification of Italy, 1884, in bronze (32mm) by L.Giorgi; Margherita, Queen of Italy, medal undated (c.1900), in bronze (19mm) holed top and bottom; Garibaldi medal for 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Aspromonte, 1912, in bronze (irregular 25mm x 23mm) with suspension hole; Veteran's medal for Divisione Ftr.At.Sirte, undated, in bronze (25mm) with suspension loop; Medal of Merit of the State and City of Rome, King Vittorio Emanuele III issue, c.1930, in silver (30mm) suspension loop missing; Volleyball competition medal, in gilt (40mm x 30mm) with suspension loop, reverse imressed, 'P.G.S. / 1974'; reproduction gold ambogino set into card holder for Lions Clubs National Congress, Milan, 1981; gilt and enamel religious medals with suspension, matching small and large size, in exergue 'Ex S.M.Casino / MDCCCLXXX' (2); Imperiale World Services S.P.A. medal, undated, uniface, in bronze (40mm); Executive Club, Lloyd Adriatico, impressed number 94, in gilt (32mm); Centenary of S.Maria Delle Grazie, 1992, in bronze (50mm) by the Association Pro Loco, Soncino; Good Luck medal from Bo… mountain refuge, in cupro nickel (diamond shape 40mm) with suspension loop; three small religious medalets; five hundred lire token in plastic, Alleanza Coop Modenese. Very fine - uncirculated. (17)
Estimate $50
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Japan, Tokyo Olympics, 1964, set of three medals in gold, silver and bronze. In case of issue, FDC. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Lithuania, 7th world sports of Lithuania competition 2005, in aluminium bronze in case of issue; USSR era Lithuania sports award medals (17) in bronzed or brass different sizes, all uninscribed, seven large (40-55mm) and ten small (30mm) with enamelled clasps. Also proof ten litu in hard plastic case. Uncirculated - FDC. (19)
Estimate $150
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Netherlands, William and Mary, Glorious Revolution Tercentenary, 1688-1988, proof medal in fine silver (65mm) by the Dutch Mint, obverse, busts of William and Mary right, reverse, coat of arms, legend around. In case of issue, over five ounces of fine silver, FDC.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Netherlands, 50th Wedding Anniversary of Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard, 1987, cased set of two medals in silver and bronze (50mm); another, but square shaped (20mm) one in silver, the other bronze; The Orange Collection 1988, folder with four medallions, three in silver, one with certificate, includes issues for Prince William-Alexander, Princess Beatrix, Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard and Prince of Orange 1533-1584; Princess Juliana, proof medallion for 80th birthday, 1989, in silver (38mm). All in cases except the square bronze medal, the lid of the first set is loose, uncirculated - FDC. ( 3 + 2 sets)
Estimate $110
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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
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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 $400
SOLD $300
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 $400
SOLD $300
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 $800
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 $700
Switzerland, 800th Anniversary of Lucerne, 1978 (2) one in .900 silver, one in bronze (41mm), obverse, old city scene, above '1178 Luzern 1978', reverse, modern city layout. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $60
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U.S.A., American Numismatic Convention, ribbons and medals 1956-1980, including Metropolitan New York, Middle Atlantic N.A., Great Eastern N.A., Grand Central, Los Angeles; also U.S.A. Olympics, lapel badges (2); Australia, threepence, 1942; Germany, porcelain medal Goethe. Very good - nearly uncirculated. (41)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
U.S.A., presidential miniature medals, collection of thirty seven medals in bronze (33mm), George Washington 1789 - Richard Nixon 1969, together with booklet description and history for each president and his medal. Uncirculated. (37)
Estimate $60
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U.S.A., an assortment of medals and sets of medals relating to space exploration and commemorative medals for historic events and significant people. Mostly cased or packaged, uncirculated. (27 + 2 sets)
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
Vatican, Pope John Paul II 1980-1990 medals in gold, silver and bronze. In case of issue, FDC. (3)
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Yugoslavia, Ljubljana International Wine Fair, 1958, in nickel plated bronze (50mm), obverse, ancient god, probably Dionysus, holding vine of grapes while seated and pouring wine from an urn at his waist, reverse, bunch of grapes to left, at right, '1958 / IV. / Mednarodni / Vinski Sejem / Ljubljana', in official case; Pfizer award pins (2), both oval in shape, the first with 'Pfizer' in gold on black background and gold edge, reverse stamped, 'CTO / 1/10 10K', the second with 'pfizer' all in lower case, in incuse letters in a raised central panel, inset below with a genuine three point diamond, reverse stamped 'Tiffany & Co / 18K on stg'. Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $70
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Grand United Order of Oddfellows, Friendly Society, Past Noble Grand, collar and apron set in velvet, illustrated cloth apron, gold braid and gold thread with gold bullion thread decorations and tassles. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
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International Society of Postmasters, medallic stamp covers (23) album; French Polynesia silver dish with matte finish medal in base for Pacific Ocean Infantry Regiment by Y.Delsart; Sands of Gallipoli medal set 1915-2005 (six silver medals with gold plating) in wooden display case. FDC. (1 + 2 sets)
Estimate $500
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World medals, France, commemorative of the French constitution, 1791, in bronze (35mm), obverse, the King with hand on the constitution resting on plinth, bishop behind, Justice in background, reverse, inscription, legend around; Queen Victoria of England's visit to His Majesty Louise Philippe, King of France, 1843, in bronze (26mm), obverse, crowned bust of Queen Victoria left, reverse, inscription; Germany, beehive medal, undated, in silver (30mm), obverse, active beehive, German legend translated to 'As the bees collect for the future', reverse, crossed cornucopiae upturned tipping out fruits and treasure, German legend translated to 'then 1st prosper by wages'; Memorial of the First German Parliament, 1848, in white metal (34mm), obverse, Germania seated left, reverse, closed wreath, inscription inside; 800th Anniversary of House of Wettin, 1889, in white metal (square 27mm) pierced for suspension, obverse, bareheads of King Albert 'the Good' and Queen Carola of Saxony right, reverse, inscription inside beaded circle; German Victory Over French, 1870, in white metal (37mm), obverse, bareheaded and uniformed bust of King Wilhelm half facing, reverse, eagle standing on top of a prostrate eagle, legend around. The French Queen Victoria Visit medal with some surface verdigris near obverse edge, overall good fine - good very fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110