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George III, fifty years of reign, 1810, in bronze (BHM 685) also medalets 1789 (Bath Visit), 1789 (Restored to Health), 1809, 1810 (pierced) by Kettle with Lord's Prayer. The first with edge knocks, fine, others very fine or better. (6)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Chronology of the Kings of England, undated, c.1820, in white metal (44mm) by T.W.Ingram, obverse, medal title in centre circle, around, rulers from Britons - Harold II, 1061, reverse, crown in splendour in centre circle, around, rulers from William 1, 1066 - George IV, 1820; Miles Distant from London, undated, c.1820, in white metal (44mm) by T.W.Ingram, obverse, medal title in centre circle, around, various locations and distances, reverse, bathing places with distance from London, names of English and Scottish universities and medallist's name and address; Opening of the Grand Junction Railway, 1837, in white metal (48mm) by T.W.Ingram (BHM 1790), obverse, view of three viaducts linking London, reverse, list of miles and times to specified locations. Spots of light corrosion, otherwise good very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Charles Linnaeus, Plant Classification, c.1830, in white metal (49mm) (Eimer 1234), obverse, 'The 24 Classes of Plants By Linnaeus' within a small circle, around thirteen classes of plants number 1 to 13 and identified, reverse, draped bust with 'C.Linnaeus Born 1707' around, within a small circle, around eleven classes of plants number 14 to 24 and identified; Pittville Floral & Horticultural Society, award medal, undated, in white metal (51mm) by T.W.Ingram, obverse, exhibition building, in exergue, 'Established / 1836', reverse, closed floral wreath, unnamed; Beekeeper award medal, undated, in white metal (38mm) by T.W.Ingram, pierced for suspension loop, obverse, man standing left holding a book, beehive in front, tree behind, bees around, reverse, open wreath, inside, 'Reward / of / Merit'. Good very fine with traces of mint bloom. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Accession of William IV, 1830, in white metal (36mm) by T.W.Ingram (BHM 1422), obverse, crowned bust of William IV wearing high ruff and robes, right, reverse, the British lion standing on steps before a column on which rests the Imperial crown and sceptre on a cushion, trophy of flags behind with oak and palm branches; Coronation of King William IV, 1832, in white metal (55mm) by T.W.Ingram (BHM 1483), obverse, draped conjoined busts of William IV and Queen Adelaide, bare head, right, reverse, Britannia with Hibernia and Scotia offering crown to the King and Queen standing right, Fame flying above, in exergue, 'Crowned Sepr 8th / 1831'. The first pierced with suspension loop, extremely fine, the second with darkening around the edges otherwise nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $90
SOLD $120
Robert Raikes, Sunday School Jubilee, 1831 (2), both in white metal, both with reverse of conjoined heads of William IV and Queen Adelaide right, the first (38mm) by T.Halliday (BHM 1553), obverse, bare head of Raikes left, the second (45mm) (BHM 1556), obverse, draped bust of Raikes left. Both pierced for suspension loop, good very fine, the first very scarce. (2)
Estimate $80
Passed in
Reform Bill Passed, 1832, in bronze (39mm) by T.Ingram (BHM 1602), obverse, draped bust of Earl Grey left, reverse, the British lion trampling on hydra in front of the Union Jack; Doctor John Dalton, 1842, in bronze (45mm) by C.F.Carter (BHM 1872), obverse, bare head of John Dalton left, reverse, shield above insciption within open wreath. Nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Coronation of Queen Victoria, 1838, in bronze (55mm) by T.W.Ingram (BHM 1832), obverse, bare head of Queen Victoria left, hair in chignon, reverse, Queen Victoria enthroned on dais left, being crowned by Archbishop, Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia standing before her, Fame and cherubs flying above, in exergue 'Crowned / June, 1838', birth and accession dates around upper edge; another identical medal but in white metal. The last medal with pierced hole for suspension, a few spots of surface corrosion, good very fine, the bronze medal also good very fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Consecration of Bishop Ryder's Church, Birmingham, 1838, in bronze (45mm) by T.W.Ingram (BHM 1872), obverse, draped bust of Bishop Ryder in ecclesiastical vestments, right, reverse, facade of the church; St Peter's Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, 1821, in bronze (64mm) (Eimer 1153), obverse, facade of the church, reverse, twenty four line narrative inscription. The first with surface verdigris on reverse otherwise nearly extremely fine and very scarce, the second nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Centenary of the Royal Old Well, Cheltenham, 1838, in white metal (oval 57mm x 47mm) by T.W.Ingram (BHM 1883), obverse, view of the well and church tower within an avenue of trees, reverse, 'To / Commemorate / The Centenary / Of The / Royal Old Wells / Cheltenham / Established / August / 1738', Latin legend around edge. A few spots of surface corrosion on reverse otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Marriage of Queen Victoria, 1840, in bronze (55mm) by T.W,Ingram (BHM 1914), obverse, conjoined draped busts of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria left, reverse, shields of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria on ornate plinth garnished with roses, thistles and shamrocks, crown in splendour above; another identical medal but in white metal. The first with light verdigris on obverse edge, the second with corrosion spot below busts, otherwise nearly extremely fine. (2)
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 $70
SOLD $60
Licensed Victuallers' School, hand-made prize medal in silver (49mm), ring top suspension, inscribed on obverse 'Licensed Victuallers' School/Awarded/By the/Governor/& Committee of/Management/to/Robert John Adamson/Aged 13 Years/Christmas 1847' inscribed on reverse 'Continue/to deserve this/Reward of Merit/In The School/and let it prove a stimulus/To Good Conduct/In The World' hallmark for London, 1847. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Liverpool Fancy Fair, 1849, in white metal (45mm) by Allen & Moore (BHM 2360), obverse, Arms of Liverpool with supporters, reverse, inscription; Royal Naval Exhibition, 1891, in white metal (38mm) by A.E.Warner (BHM 3419), obverse, inscription within open wreath, reverse, view of the Eddystone Lighthouse with H.M.S.Victory and H.M.S.Camperdown; Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, in gilt bronze, Maltese cross (37mm x 37mm) with Queen's photograph in centre, 'C.E.S.S.I.' at top of suspension ribbon; Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary, 1935, in white metal (39mm) pierced for suspension loop; Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1937, in white metal (38mm) pierced for suspension; French five centimes, 1911, Great Britain penny, 1964 and U.S.A. buffalo nickel, date worn off. Poor - very fine. (8)
Estimate $60
Passed in
Orange Association, undated, c.1851-60, in white metal (48mm) by G.Brown (cf.BHM 2665), obverse, equestrian statue of William III on a pedestal bearing the date 1690, right hand raised holding a baton, above 'The Glorious Memory', below, 'No Surrender', reverse, closed wreath of shamrocks; Loyal & Constitutional Association, 1834, in white metal (45mm) by T.W.Ingram pierced for suspension, obverse, crest within closed floral wreath, reverse, Britannia seated with Justice and Compassion besides, seated lion at feet. The first a scarce variety, good very fine. (2)
Estimate $80
Passed in
International Exhibition, London, 1862, in silver (41mm)(Eimer 1556); Queen Victoria, Golden Jubilee, 1887, in white metal (38mm); Grocers, Bakers and Confectioners Exhibition, prize medal in gilt (38mm), inscribed 'Awarded to/Messrs Spillers & Bakers Ltd/Cardiff/for/Turog Bread/Liverpool/1906'; Stonyhurst College, relocated 1794, commemorative medal (c.1894), in silver (45mm). Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Flintshire Agricultural Society, award medal, undated, in white metal (45mm) by T.W.Ingram, obverse, farm animals, equipment and shed, reverse, open wreath, inside 'Presented / By The / Flintshire / Agricultural / Society / To' unnamed; County Cork Agricultural Association, undated, award medal in bronze (50mm) by T.W.I. (T.W.Ingram), obverse, horse, bull, sheep, cow, pig and plough, in exergue, 'Instituted MDCCCXXXVI', reverse, open wreath above, 'Stadium Quibus Arva Tueri', unnamed. The second with two small areas of surface verdigris, otherwise nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
School of Medicine, Edinburgh, prize medal in silver (49mm), by A.L. Kirkwood, reverse inscribed 'Awarded to/M. Collie/by/Angus Macdonald M.D./Session 1877-78'. Beautifully toned, uncirculated, in fitted case of issue.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Elgin Horticultural Society, prize medal in silver (38mm), c.1880's, on ribbon with ring top suspension, obverse inscribed 'For Best Two Fuschias'. Toned, extremely fine, in original fitted box of issue by Anderson, Commerce Street, Elgin.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee 1897, official medal in bronze (55mm) (BHM 3506; Eimer 1817); Edward VII, Coronation 1902, official medal in bronze (55mm) (BHM 3737); another identical but in silver (31mm). The first two in official cases, the second case damaged, the last with Royal Mint envelope of issue, all medals uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
The National Commemorative Medal, 1900, in gold (11.4gm, 22.5mm) with loop mount; Earl of Derby, Guild Mayor of Preston, 1902, in white metal (51mm) by Spink & Son (BHM 3870); also farthing, 1806 (S.3782). Second medal with edge bruise at 3 o'clock on reverse, very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Love token, possibly Thailand bullet money cut in half and engraved 'M.H.M. / from / L.F.S' with loop at top and fitted to a fob chain jump ring in gold (?) and attached to this is a holed English Queen Victoria sixpence. Coin poor, token very fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Sidmouth Arts and Crafts Association, prize medal in bronze (44mm), by Vaughton, Birm., reverse inscribed '1904/Mrs Kennet-Were/Photography'; Royal Military College, prize medal in antique bronze (44mm) by Phillips, Aldershot, reverse inscribed 'Novices Boxing B/1929/Lightweight/Winner/T.B. Were/No.4 Coy.'. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Church Lads Brigade, service medal in bronze, clasps for 1910, 1911 and 1912; CLB silver and enamel fob medal (23mm), ring top suspension. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $70
Passed in
Great Britain, (New Zealand related), Morant War Hospital, in silver (31mm), reverse plain, WWI issue c. 1916-18, Brokenhurst, Hampshire. Toned, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Churchill Centenary Medals, in gold on sterling silver (39mm) by John Pinches Medallists Ltd for the Churchill Centenary Trust. Presented in a blue custom made album. FDC. (24)
Estimate $300
Passed in
One Thousand Years of British Monarchy 973-1973, set of fifty rectangular medallic silver ingots (64.8 grams). In timber display case with certificate and lock by Stokes, no 41 to Keith Edward Bullen, uncirculated. (50)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,800
Queens of the British Isles, Queen Elizabeth I - Queen Elizabeth II, proof set of nine medals in sterling silver (44.9gms, 45mm) by The Birmingham Mint. In timber case of issue with certificate, over twelve ounces of fine silver, FDC.
Estimate $240
SOLD $200
British Numismatic Trade Association, Britannia proof silver medal, 1987 (162.27gm, 65mm) with certificate No.342; Royal Wedding of HRH Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, 1986, medal in silver (38mm) issue office Sandhill Ltd; Royal Wedding Medal, 1986, in silver (44mm) for HRH Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, by the Royal Mint. All medals in cases of issue. FDC. (3)
Estimate $130
SOLD $90
Collection of mostly modern medals, relating to Royal Family events and other commemorative medals and soccer club medals, also noted a tribute medal in white metal for Battle of Jutland; 1979 Calendar Medal in bronze (75mm) by the Franklin Mint. Some in cases, all modern medals uncirculated, the rest very good - very fine. (25)
Estimate $80
SOLD $70