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Royal Horticultural Society, in silver (37mm) uninscribed. Dark tone, good very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
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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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
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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
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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
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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
Great Britain, George III, dated 1808, `Patina' retrospective pattern crowns, obv. laureate draped bust of king, after the engraver C.H.Kuchler, rev. crowned shield, INCORRUPTA; golden alloy 20 pieces, bronzed copper 20 pieces, copper 20 pieces, aluminium 20 pieces, pewter 20 pieces. Uncirculated. (100)
Estimate $200
SOLD $270
Wales, George III, dated 1808, `Patina' retrospective pattern crowns, obv. laureate draped bust of king, after the engraver C.H.Kuchler, rev. Prince of Wales feathers; golden alloy 20 pieces, bronzed copper 20 pieces, copper 20 pieces, aluminium 20 pieces. Uncirculated. (80)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Scotland, George III, dated 1808, `Patina' retrospective pattern crowns, obv. laureate draped bust of king, after the engraver C.H.Kuchler, rev. shield and thistles; golden alloy 20 pieces, bronzed copper 20 pieces, copper 20 pieces, aluminium 20 pieces. Uncirculated. (80)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220