Catalogue
Edward VII - Elizabeth II, Coronation medals, Edward VII, 1902, in bronze (40mm) by F.Bowcher (BHM 3741, Eimer 1869c); Edward VII, in aluminium (38mm) (BHM 3778); George V, 1911, in silver (31mm) by B.Mackennal (BHM 4022, Eimer 1922b) official Royal Mint issue; George VI, 1937, in silver (30mm [2]) and bronze (30mm) official Royal Mint issue (BHM 4314, Eimer 2046b); Edward VIII, 1937, in bright bronze (32mm) (BHM 4303); Elizabeth II, 1953, in bronze (35mm, 32mm [2]) (BHM 4438, 4444, 4445). Very fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
The Polytechnic Technical School, London, award medal in bronze (45mm) by J.A.Restall, inscribed on reverse 'W.C.Fletcher / Geometry / (Adv) / 1902'; Oxford & Cambridge Athletic Sports, prize medal in bronze (60mm) inscribed on reverse '100 Yards / A.Pennington / 1937'. First medal with case of issue, nearly uncirculated, second medal good very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $70
Retirement of Montagu Rendall, Headmaster of Winchester College, 1924, in bronze (64mm) by F.Bowcher after R.M.Gleadowe, Royal Mint (BHM 4186; Eimer 1996), obverse, draped bust of Rendall left, reverse, view of college buildings, above 'Manners Makyth Man'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
Royal Numismatic Society Centenary Medal, undated (1939), in bronze (58mm) by Pinches, London, obverse, three female figures holding cornucopia in left hands and scales in right, piles of coins at their feet, reverse, VOT/C/MVLT/CC, with wreath around, society name in Latin legend. Toned, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Waterloo Medal, in silver (63mm) issued in 1975, restrike of Pistrucci's medal by John Pinches, edge inscribed 'Waterloo June 18 1815' and numbered '1432', in case of issue with certificate. Uncirculated.
Estimate $120
SOLD $200
A group of Coronation medals, in bronze, including George I, 1714 (44mm) by J.Croker (Eimer 470, MIii,424/9); George IV, 1821 (35mm [2]) by B.Pistrucci (BHM 1070, Eimer 1146a); William IV, 1831 (33mm) by W.Wyon (BHM 1475, Eimer 1251); Queen Victoria, 1838 (35mm) by B.Pistrucci (BHM 1801, Eimer 1315). Good very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $400
SOLD $550
George I, 1718, The Defeat of Spanish Fleet off Cape Passarro, silver medal by J Croker, 45mm, 37 grams, obverse, laureate draped bust of King George I to right, around GEORGIVS DG MAG BR FR ET HIB REX F:D:, reverse, statue of the King as Neptune on a rostral column, surrounded by captured naval trophies, around SOCIORVM PROTECTOR, (Eimer 481; MI 11 437/39). Better than extremely fine, attractive tone.
Estimate $650
SOLD $750
George I, Order of The Bath Revived, 1725 in silver (46mm), by J. Croker, obverse, portrait of George I, around GEORGIVS D G MAG BR FR ET HIB REX F D, JC below bust, reverse, standing figure of Prince William dressed in the Order of the Knight of the Bath, around SPES ALTERA, (Eimer 501). Fine detail, better than extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Charles Spencer, Duke of Marlborough, 1742, in bronze (54mm) by J.A.Dassier, obverse, bust right, reverse, legend (MI568/202; Eimer 568). Some surface knocks, good very fine.
Estimate $150
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John Campbell, Duke of Argyle, 1743, in bronze (52mm) by J.A.Dassier, obverse, bust right, reverse, legend (MI579/216; Eimer 577). Good very fine.
Estimate $150
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John Carteret, Lord Carteret, First Earl Granville, 1744, in gilt bronze (54mm) by A.Dassier, obverse, bust right, reverse, legend (MI586/228; Eimer 584). Small stain on reverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $200
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Sir Andrew Fountaine, Mintmaster, 1745, in bronze (56mm) by J.A.Dassier, obverse, bust right, reverse, legend (MI590/236; Eimer 590). Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
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Battle of Ushant, 1778, in bronze (40mm) by I.H., obverse, facing bust of Admiral Keppel, reverse, legend (BHM 214; Eimer 774). Small piercing at top, good very fine.
Estimate $100
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Charles Marquis Cornwallis, (American and Indian Wars), 1794, in white metal (39mm) by W.Mainwaring, obverse, facing bust, reverse, Fame and military trophy (BHM 373; Eimer 861). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Battle of the Nile, Davison's medal, 1798, in bronze (47mm) by C.H.Kuchler, edge inscribed 'A Tribute of Regard From Alexr Davison Esqr St James's Square' (BHM 447, Eimer 890). Very fine.
Estimate $350
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Old Price Riots, Covent Garden, 1809, in white metal (43mm) by P.Wyon (?), obverse, legend, reverse, man seated on an ass with face of Shylock (BHM 675; Eimer 1005), holed for suspension. Good very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $200
Reform Bill Presented, 1831, in white metal (46mm) by Halliday, obverse, four portrait medallions, reverse, legend (BHM 1535; Eimer 1244). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Reform Bill Passed, 1832, in white metal (50mm) by Halliday (BHM 1587; Eimer 1256); plus other Reform Bill medals and medalets (BHM 1593, 615, 616, 620). First extremely fine, the rest very fine. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $200
Abolition of Slavery, 1834, in white metal (43mm) by Davis, Birm., obverse, legend, reverse, negro showing broken chains (BHM 1665), holed for suspension. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $400
Protestant Confederation, 1835, in white metal (49mm) (BHM 1698 [RR]); Loyal and Constitutional Assoc, 1834, in white metal (45mm) by T.W.Ingram; Cheshire Conservative Assoc, 1835, in white metal (39mm); Compton Pilgrims Benefit Society, 1836, in white metal (49mm); Essex Conservative Festival, 1841, in white metal (54mm). Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $80
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Thomas Carlyle 80th Birthday, 1875, in bronze (56mm) by G.Morgan, obverse, high relief bust designed by Boehm, reverse, legend (BHM 3006; Eimer 1648). In original, fitted circular case by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, slightly rubbed in fields, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary, 1935, in silver (32mm) by Royal Mint (BHM 4249); Honor to the A.I.F./EVD Anzac Day 1918, silvered (27mm) by Stokes (C.1918/2). The first in official case, toned nearly uncirculated, the second with some staining, otherwise extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Elizabeth II, bronze medal 72mm, by H. Dropsy, obverse, portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to right, reverse, view of Windsor Castle, dated 2 Juin 1953, (Eimer 2087). In mint state, uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Austria, Franz Joseph, four ducats, 1915 restrike (KM.2248); Switzerland, ten francs, 1922B (KM.36). FDC; uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $800
SOLD $770
Austria, Franz Joseph I, four ducats, 1915, restrike (KM.2276). Uncirculated.
Estimate $650
SOLD $650
Austria, Franz Joseph I, four ducats, 1915 restrike (KM.2276). Some surface marking, very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $630
Austria, Franz Joseph I, one hundred corona, 1915, restrike (KM.2819). Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,450
SOLD $1,420
Belgium, Leopold II, twenty francs 1877 (KM.37). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $270
Brazil, Maria I and Peter III, 6,400 reis or half Johanna, 1783R (KM.199.2). Nearly uncirculated, very scarce.
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $1,600
British Virgin Islands, mint one hundred dollars, 1975 Royal Tern (KM.7). In packet of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $450
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