Catalogue
World War I, patriotic medal, 1914, "The Prussian is Cruel by Birth", in silvered bronze (35mm) (BHM 4112); Allied Leaders, 1914, in gilt bronze (35mm) (BHM 4113); Memorial to Edith Cavell, 1915, in bronze (60mm) by Bonnetain (BHM 4115); Sinking of the Lusitania, 1915, British copy, in iron (55mm) (BHM 4118); Death of Kitchener, 1916, in bronze (45mm) by Legastelois (BHM 4120); Kitchener, oval uniface medal (44x31mm) (BHM -); Peace Treaty, 1919, in bronze (35mm) by Spink (BHM 4146); U.S.A., Myron Herrick portrait medal, in bronze (67mm) by Legastelois, reverse, legend re German bombing. Good very fine or better. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
The Royal Horticultural Society, in silver (37mm) inscribed on reverse 'To Messrs / H.Pattisson & Co / For / Horse Boots / Weeding Tools, Brooms & C / Chelsea / 1915'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
Passed in
Scotland, Prisoner of War Camp at Stobs, 1916, in white metal (44mm), (BHM - , Eimer 1955), view of camp, reverse, German Arms. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
Guildhall School of Music, medal in silver (25mm x 33mm oval) with loop mount, inscribed on reverse 'Frances / Cave / Elocution / 1919' in case of issue; together with Guildhall School of Music Award Certificates (4) to Francis Cave, 28th October 1916, 3rd November 1917, 22nd November 1919, 30th October 1920; List of Medals, Prizes, Scholarships and Certificates, to be presented in the City of London School, October 30th 1920; a five page Standard Touring Contract, dated 21st April 1923, between Phyllis Neilson Terry and Miss Frances Cave to play the part of understudy to Miss Terry in a play called "A Roof and Four Walls"; a calling card 'Miss Frances Cave'; and signed photo. Very fine - nearly extremely fine. (9 items)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Athletics, a collection of officials badges and medals, mostly AAA international events held in Britain, spanning thirty years from 1925 - 1955, many in gilt and enamel, includes official's medal from the British Empire Games of 1934. Mostly extremely fine. (20)
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
The King's Medal, Mercantile Marine Service Association Liverpool School Frigate H.M.S."Conway", in 22ct gold (57.6gms, 45mm) edge engraved 'Cyril Carlos Ellison, 1927', in case of issue bearing GVR cypher on lid. Hairlines on obverse, extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $3,000
Passed in
Prize medals, and award medals for sports, music, dancing, school, ambulance, birds and others, three in silver, also two enamelled membership fobs for dance teaching. Very fine - extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70