Catalogue
Jacobite Appeal Against the House of Hanover, 1721, in bronze (50mm) by O.Hamerani (M.I. 454/63; Eimer 493), obverse, bust of Prince James (James III the Elder Pretender) right, legend 'Vnica Salvs', reverse, City of London and harbour scene, at the left Britannia seated deploring the British misfortune, at the right, fugitives carrying off their spoils, in the foreground a Hanovarian horse tramples the British lion and unicorn, in the exergue MDCCXXI. Metal flaw on edge and rim at 2-3 o'clock on reverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $400
Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, The Last Interview, 1793, in white metal (38mm) by William Mossop; HMS Victory medalet 1905, in copper (16.5mm) by BFSS (British & Foreign Sailor's Society); another identical but scarce variety with port broadside; Centenary of Trafalgar, 1905, in white metal (23mm); Royal Mint London, undated, in bronze (36mm); Edward VIII Coronation Medal, 1937, in gilt (38mm). Very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $60
SOLD $70
Coin weight, George III, 27s (Portuguese 4000 reis - moidore) (Withers.1671c). Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
N.F.B.U., handcrafted medal in silver, hallmarked Birmingham 1804 (54mm x 33mm), plain oval disc engraved both sides, with an ornate floral design surround, crossed fireman's axes and fire helmet, inscribed on obverse 'N.F.B.U. / Nth Wst Dst', reverse engraved horsedrawn fire cart with firemen seated. Very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $360
Dassier's 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 $80
SOLD $70
Coronation of George IV, 1821, official medal in silver (35mm) by B.Pistrucci (BHM 1070; Eimer 1147), obverse, laureate head of George IV left, legend around, reverse, King seated left, winged figure behind crowning him as he is approached by Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia, legend above, in exergue, 'Inauguratas / Die. Jul II. XIX / Anno. MDCCCXXI'. Hairlines, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
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 $100
SOLD $80
Queen Victoria, Coronation, 1838, official issue in bronze (36mm) by B.Pistrucci (BHM 1801; Eimer 1315), obverse, diademed head of Queen Victoria left, reverse, Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia offering crown to Queen Victoria seated on throne, in exergue, 'Inaugurata / Die Jun II XXVII / MDCCCXXXVIII'. Two tiny verdigris spots, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Royal Exchange Opened, 1844, in bronze (27mm) (BHM 2186); King of Prussia and Princess Royal of England Marriage, 1858, in white metal (32mm) (BHM 2631); Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in bronze (55mm) (BHM 3506) in official case; Royal Society of St George, enamel and gilt badge on red and white rosette. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
South Eastern Industrial Exhibition, 1865 in bronze (47mm) by Pinches. View of shipping on the Thames at Greenwich, steamer, Nile, in foreground. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
The Bath Blue Coat School, MDCCCLIV, The Broderick Medal, in silver (44.5mm) by Allen & Moore (D&W 22), obverse, full-faced bust of Robert Nelson, reverse, school details and medal name, edge engraved, 'William H. Griffiths, Decr 28th 1877'. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
Passed in
National Rifle Association, King's Trophy Competition in silver (51mm), signed PM, edge inscribed 'Cdt. P.S. Mummery'; shooting medal c1880's, in silver (45mm), uninscribed. The first in Royal Mint case, extremely fine, the second missing top suspension, fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
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 $80
SOLD $50
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, in white metal (45mm) (not in BHM or Eimer), obverse, diademed veiled head left, on wide border around 'Victoria Queen of Great Britain and Ireland ; Empress of India / Ascended the Throne 1837 Jubilee 1887', reverse, borough arms, 'Joshua Howard / Mayor', around 'Borough : Of : Congleton Incorporated : C.1270'. In case of issue, lid lining with gold letters 'Robt Head. / Heraldic Stationer, / Congleton'. Medal with small edge bruise, toned obverse, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Holborn Restaurant, 1874 (engraved 1896), in lead (69mm) (BHM 2990); Battle Abbey, c1871, 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 $100
SOLD $50
Coronation Medal, King Edward VII, 1902, in bronze (55mm) by Royal Mint (BHM 3737). In original case in pristine condition and original envelope, this with a tear at the top but scarce, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
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 $100
Passed in
Royal Horticultural Society, in silver (37mm) uninscribed. Dark tone, good very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
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 $150
SOLD $150
Coronation of King George VI, 1937, in silver (51mm) by Turner & Simpson (BHM 4350), obverse, conjoined, crowned, draped bust of George VI and Queen Elizabeth left, reverse, Britannia standing holding a wreath, arm outstretched towards Westminister Abbey, semicircular wreath to left, below 'Coronation 1937'. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Battle of London, 1944, in silvered brass (57mm) by John Pinches (BHM 4406; Eimer 2066), obverse, view of dome of St Paul's and other buildings with ruins in City of London amid flames, enemy planes in searchlight above, around edge, 'Battle Of London Sep 1940 . 1941 May', reverse, view of Tower of London from river, V-1 flying bomb above, around edge, 'Battle Of London June 1944 August'. In original silver coloured cardboard box with design of RAF badge on the lid, as issued by Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, person's name written on back of box, extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Great Britain and other countries, Ambulance award, St. John's Ambulance Association, Lakeman Prize, to Israel Husband, Nov. 12, 1891 for Efficiency, (Wombwell Centre), hallmarked Birmingham; France, Chamber of Commerce Marseille, ten centimes 1916; Netherlands, lead seals various types 18-19th century. Fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
The Kings and Queens of England, a collection of forty three proof medals in gold on sterling silver (19mm) (ASW 672gm). Housed in a Deluxe album, FDC. (43)
Estimate $500
SOLD $520