Catalogue
Charles I and Henrietta, marriage 1625, in silver (23 mm) (Eimer 105; M.I.i, 238/1). Toned, good fine/fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $140
Love tokens, 'T.E.R. Mar 13 1742', engraved on a worn William and Mary halfpenny of 1694; another, undated, finely engraved on a blank disk (28mm), obverse, E. Willing in script below tree and four birds (one with toes up!), reverse, bird holding foliage in its beak; another, engraved on a blank disk (28mm), obverse, 'ELIZ H WATLIN BORN JULY 16 1769', reverse, full length figure of a girl holding a flower. Fine; very fine; very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Centenary of the Conquest of Trinidad, by the British 1797, in silver (47.5mm), obverse, Sir Ralph Abercromby, reverse, view of the mole at Port of Spain flying the British colours at right and a ship at anchor left, more ships in the distance and high hills, a boat pulling in foreground. Nicely toned, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Death of Sir Ralph Abercromby in Egypt, 1801, in white metal (40mm) (BHM 505, Bramsen 142); Flight of Napoleon from Elba, undated, in white metal (41mm), by Brenet and Depaulis (BHM 869, Mudie 32). Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $400
Battle of Waterloo, 1815, pair of uniface gutta-percha castings (135mm) from the original dies, by Benedetto Pistrucci, obverse, conjoined, laureate, draped busts of the four allied sovereigns, the Prince Regent, Francis II of Austria, Alexander I of Russia and Frederick William of Prussia, Apollo in a chariot above, figures of Justice and Hercules, Night in a biga below, with the Furies and the Fates, reverse, Victory guides the mounted figures of Wellington and Blucher, Jupiter in a quadriga above, and a complex border of nineteen entwined figures (for the nineteen years of the war) symbolizing the battle of the giants; with several pages of contemporary hand written descriptions, a small card signed H.W. Field (Queen's Assay Master, Royal Mint), in original black Japanned metal case (BHM 870). Very rare, light surface crazing, otherwise as originally cast.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $3,800
Earl Fitzwilliam, 1819, in bronze (59mm) by Wilson (BHM 988); Death of Earl of Bridgewater, 1829, in bronze (41mm), (BHM 1340); Death of Earl of Plymouth, 1833, in bronze (50mm) by Avern, (BHM 1652); Henry Jephson M.D., undated, in white metal (50mm) by Ottley (BHM -); G.G Leveson Gower, 1840, in white metal (50mm) by Bain (BHM 1963); Tribute to Alfred Coffin, botanist, 1849, in bronze (49mm) by Taylor (BHM 2347). Very fine. (6)
Estimate $150
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Thomason's Medallic Vase, 1821, in bronze (45mm) by Thomason (BHM 1176); Wiltshire Friendly Society, 1828, in white metal (45mm), (BHM -); Compton Pilgrims Society, 1836, in white metal (49mm) (BHM-); Liverpool Fancy Fair, 1849, in white metal (45mm), by Allen and Moore (BHM 2360); International Exhibition, 1862, in white metal (52mm) by Dowler (BHM 2725); another, in white metal (42mm) by Pinches (BHM 2741); Bristol Industrial Exhibition, 1893, in white metal (37mm) (BHM-). Very fine or better. (7)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Sir Walter Scott, Laudatory Medal, 1827, in bronze (62mm) (BHM 1312) by A.J.Stothard after F.Chantrey published by S.Parker, obverse, bare head of Sir Walter Scott right, SCOTT behind head, reverse, female leaning on column holding ribbon inscribed 'To Great Men', in exergue MDCCCXXVII, edge impressed 'Bardorum Citharas Patrio Qui Reddidit Istro' (He who restored the songs of the bards to their native lands). Minute reverse edge nick, nice chocolate colour, extremely fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
Dassiers Series, medals of Henry VII, Edward VI, Elizabeth I, later casts; Death of Princess Charlotte 1817, cast copy in iron (50mm) (BHM 936); Norfolk and Norwich Music Festival, 1824, in white metal (45mm) (BHM 1243); Death of the Duke of York, 1827, in white metal (40mm) by Webb (BHM 1286); Marriage of Prince of Wales, 1863, in white metal (46mm) by Brookes (BHM 2756). Very fine. (7)
Estimate $100
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William the Conqueror - George II, medal series in antique finished white metal (40mm) by J.Dassier, modern copies (reproductions), missing Henry II, Charles I, Cromwell, James II. Very fine. (30)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Royal Horticultural Society, in silver (37mm) uninscribed. Dark tone, good very fine.
Estimate $100
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Queen Victoria, Coronation, 1838, in silvered bronze (24mm) (BHM 1864); Scotland, Royal Society of Edinburgh Keith Prize Medal, in bronze (45mm) by C.F.Carter, obverse, bust of John Napier of Merchiston left, reverse, open wreath around, 'Adjudicavit Soc: Reg:Edin:', inside wreath 'Ingenii / Feliciter Exculti / Premium / Keithianum'. The first good extremely fine, the second at one time cleaned but now nicely toned, extremely fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
London Missionary Society, Missionary ship, John Williams, 1844, in white metal (41mm) by J.Davis (BHM 2201, Eimer 1349). Good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
J.R.G.Grundy Esq, prize medal, 1864, in silver (38.5mm) pierced hole at top for suspension ring, obverse, plain except for engraved details, 'J.R.G.Grundy Esq / Bury Athenaeum / Gymnastic Class / 1864 / To / Jasper Bott.', reverse, open wreath, in centre engraved, 'First /Prize'. Nicely toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $50
Worshipful Company of Joiners, London, 1871, Worshipful Master's medal in silver (51mm) by W.J.Taylor, London, obverse, Joiner's arms and legend 'Founded MCCCCXCIII' at top and 'Incorporated MDLXXI' at bottom, reverse, Christ facing holding staff, small shell at each side, legend 'Worshipful Company of Joiner's London', edge impressed 'James Johnston Junr. W.M.1871.'. One time polished, now retoning, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Holborn Restaurant, 1874 (engraved 1896), in lead (69mm) (BHM 2990); Battle Abbey, c.1871, in white metal (45mm) by Taylor (BHM 3073); British and Foreign Sailor's Society, 1892, in white metal (32mm); Visit to Blackpool by Lord Mayor of London, 1878, in white metal (45mm) (BHM -); John Bright Liberal Association, 1883, in white metal (45mm) by Moore (BHM 3145); John Curwen, founder of Tonic Sol-Fa Method, 1907, in bronze (38mm) (BHM -); Sir Isaac Pitman, inventor of Phonography, 1913, in bronze (40mm) by Wyon (BHM -). Good very fine to extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $150
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Maritime and Piscatorial Exhibition, Royal Aquarium, 1877, prize medals in bronze (44mm) by Elkington & Co., Regent Street, London, the first inscribed on reverse 'Awarded/to/H. Claughton/for Model of/Sailing Ship/1600 Tons', the second inscribed on reverse 'Awarded/to/H. Claughton/for Model of/Screw Steamer/for India Trade'. In Elkington plush cases, good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
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 $50
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National Rifle Association, King's Trophy Competition in silver (51mm), signed PM, edge inscribed 'Cdt. P.S. Mummery'; shooting medal c.1880's, in silver (45mm), uninscribed. The first in Royal Mint case, extremely fine, the second missing top suspension, fine. (2)
Estimate $150
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Carmichael School, 1884, award medal in silver (44mm) by T.W.Ingram, obverse, seated Minerva crowning with a wreath a pupil standing before her, the temple of Fame on a rocky eminence in the background, above 'Premium Laboris', in exergue engraved 'Carmichael School', reverse, open wreath, inside inscribed, 'Robert Knox / Excelsior / 1884' (Grimshaw p28, 29). In case of issue, small edge bump on obverse at 3 o'clock, beautifully toned uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Colonial and Indian Exhibition London, 1886, in bronze (51mm) (2); London County Council, Punctual Attendance Medal 1907-8, clasp 1908, named to V.Wood. One of the first medals with small edge nick otherwise both good extremely fine, the last with edge bump and small scratch in obverse field, otherwise extremely fine with nearly full mint bloom. (3)
Estimate $100
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Great Britain, 1897, Royal mint, 26mm, Diamond Jubilee sterling silver medals, all in Royal mint packets of issue, (Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506); George V, Royal mint, 32mm, 1935 Silver Jubilee medal in box of issue (Eimer 2029b). Uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Zingari, I., Footbal League, prize medal in red enamel and gold (9ct, 5.2gms, 28mm) by T. Fattorini, Bolton [in his case], ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Seafield A.F.C./Champions/3rd Div/1909-10/T. Hughes'; The Royal Life Saving Society, award medal in bronze, (33mm), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'T. Hughes/Oct. 1908'[in D. George Collins, London case]; Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in bronze (56mm)(Eimer 1817; BHM.3506). Extremely fine, the last in Royal Mint case of issue. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
National Rose Society, medal in bronze (42mm) by Pinches, London, reverse inscribed, 'West of Scotland / Rosarians' Society / First Prize / For 12 Blooms Roses / Gained By / Rev. Robert Munro. B.D. / Old Kilpatrick / 1899'. In John Pinches' case of issue, traces of mint red, uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Royal Naval Temperance Society, three year service medal in silvered and enamel (33mm); another, membership medal (35mm) with Fidelity clasp, both pin back; Railway Mission, award medal (35mm), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Award of Merit/Railway Mission/1900-1906'; lodge medal in brass and enamel (60mm x 32mm) R.M. Benevt. Instn. 1891, pin back. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Scotland, The Grocery, Provision, Oil & Italian Warehouse & Allied Trades, Exhibition & Market award medal in gold (9ct, 40.4gms, 49mm) by T&JB (T & J Bragg) hallmark for Birmingham 1902; another in gold (9ct, 40.7gms, 49mm), slightly different reverse, hallmark for Birmingham 1908; another in bronze (49mm), all inscribed on reverse 'R. Smith/Aberdeen'; fob medal in gold (9ct, 5.5gms, 35mm x 23mm) obverse inscribed 'R.S.' reverse inscribed 'A.W.F.C./1902'; wax match silver vesta case (55mm x 40mm), hallmark for Birmingham 1904, inscribed on one side 'Presented To/The/National Amalgamated/Union of Shop Assistants/Warehousemen & Clerks/(Aberdeen Branch)/By/James Watson & Coy. Ld/Distillers, Dundee/1905' and on the other side 'Won By/Robert Smith'. Very fine - nearly uncirculated, the first three in fitted plush cases of T & J Bragg, Birmingham & London. (5)
Estimate $1,400
SOLD $1,200
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 $30
SOLD $20
Boys Brigade, handcrafted award medal in silver (39mm) with loop mount atop a scroll and filigree surround, hallmarked, engraved on obverse 'Presented by / Capt James Chalmers / 1904' as well as crest and motto, on reverse 'For / Annual Competition / Won by / Sergt John Thomson 1904 / Sergt John Steel 1905 / Sergt James Watt 1906. Nearly very fine.
Estimate $250
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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 $50
SOLD $70
George V, Coronation 1911, in silver (51mm) by B.Mackennal, official Royal Mint issue (Eimer 1922, BHM 4022). With case of issue, fine.
Estimate $170
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