Opening of the Parliament of Northern Ireland 1932, by the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) 41mm diameter Gilt uniface, Obverse: Bareheaded bust to right OPENING OF PARLIAMENT . / NORTHERN IRELAND 1932, Giordano CM136, pierced at 12 and 6 o'clock for fasteners, EF and scarce
Medals (13) Death of George IV 24mm in brass, VG, holed, 1902 Coronation of Edward VII (4) 22mm in bronze, loop mounted at the top both GVF, Beverley Friendly Societies 39mm in White Metal pierced for suspension with ribbon EF, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Obverse:~ Fuchs portraits, Reverse: City Arms, Henry W. Newton, Mayor, 39mm in bronze VF pierced for suspension, with ribbon, Sheffield 40mm diameter in white metal by Spink & Son, EF pierced for suspension, Coronation of George V 1911 33mm diameter in bronze EF with suspension loop, Coronation of George VI 1937, struck by Rowntrees 33mm diameter in bronze VF with suspension loop, Coronation of George VI 26mm diameter in bronze Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA . INDIA . S.AFRICA . AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND . BRITAIN, EF with suspension loop and bar, Coronation of George VI 1937 45mm diameter Reverse: Britannia standing in arch VF, Captain Scott - The Discovery 1902 30mm diameter in bronze NVF, The Bell Medal - Presented by The Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs, undated, GVF, Royal Mint/Royal Mail, Royal Mail 150th Anniversary New identity 1990 39mm diameter in cupro-nickel EF, along with Canada One Dollar 1970 Manitoba GVF, Tokens (2) Halfpenny J.T.Parrish Ltd. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NVF, and Thank you Token £14.97 undated, Fine
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Local issues (5) Bideford 45mm diameter in white metal (2) by J. Carter, Obverse: Diademed head of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D:INDIAE IMPERATRIX, Reverse: The Seal of the town of Bideford, PRESENTED TO THE SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOLARS/OF BIDEFORD/IN COMMEMORATION OF/QUEEN VICTORIA'S JUBILEE/BY THE MAYOR/LEX G. DUNCAN/JUNE 20th 1887, Around - within a linear border IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837 (2) 25.59 grammes and 23.03 grammes, BHM 3235, both VF with some edge nicks, both pierced at the top, Colchester 1887 39mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left, Veiled and crowned, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 50th YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1887, Reverse: Arms of Colchester BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER EGERTON GREEN MAYOR, 27.77 grammes, BHM 3313, NEF with some verdigris spots, listed as rare by BHM, Sunderland 1887 38mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Obverse Bust left crowned and veiled, VCTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: City Arms and motto, a ribbon below with EDWIN RICHARDSON MAYOR on it. IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTY'S JUBILEE 1887 SUNDERLAND, 17.87 grammes, unlisted by BHM, GVF holed at the top, Dorchester 1887 36mm diameter in white metal by Pinches, Obverse: Bust left, laureate, crowned and veiled, QUEEN VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819. ASCENDED THE THRONE 20th JUNE 1837. Reverse: City Arms, draped, JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN 1887 IN CORDIBUS POPULI IMPERIUM, with BOROUGH OF DORCHESTER A.POPE MAYOR on the drapery, BHM 3277, VF holed at the top, along with Inauguration of the Statue of H.W.F.Bolckow, First Member of Parliament for Middlesborough 1881 35mm diameter in white metal, by A.Kirkwopod & Sons, Obverse: Statue of Bolckow . H.W.F Bolckow FIRST MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR MIDDLESBOROUGH, Reverse: Arms of Middlesborough within a linear circle TO COMMEMORATE THE UNVEILING OF THE STATUE OF H.W.F BOLCKOW, Below: 6th OCT 1881. below the Arms: AND THE JUBILEE OF MIDDLESBOROUGH,13.81 grammes, BHM 3106, NVF with some surface marks, holed at the top.
Medals (6) Commemorative Medals (5) Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 32mm diameter in silver EF toned, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 32mm diameter in bronze Reverse: Four Generations of the BritishRoyal Family Good Fine, City of Birmingham Celebration of Peace Medal 1919 35mm diameter in bronze, pierced for suspension, Fine, George VSilver Jubilee 1935 38mm diameter in bronze VF pierced for suspension, Edward VIII Coronation 35mm diameter in bronze Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION EDWARD VIII 1937 Royal Arms and supporters above, wreath below, VF in a brooch mount, Prize medal 45mm diameter in bronze for Amateur Gardening, Reverse: PRESENTED BY AMATEUR GARDENING FOR MERIT IN HORTICULTURE VF
Medals and Tokens (10) comprising Medals (7) Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, NEF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 38mm diameter by E.Fuchs Eimer 1870 EF, Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 39mm diameter in white metal by Heaton, BHM 3249 EF with lustre and some toning, Duke and Duchess of Albany - The Harris Public Library - Laying of the Foundation Stone - The Preston Guild 1882 51mm diameter in white metal pierced for suspension NEF, Anglo-French Working Class Exhibition 1865 Death of Richard Cobden 41mm diameter in bronze by E.Weigand, Eimer 1576, BHM 2839 VF with some edge bruises, Death of Sir Robert Peel 1850 25mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore BHM 2396 GVF, The Reform Bill 1832 Obverse: Britannia stands holding a scroll crown above, and British lion to left, 45mm diameter by Gibson, 12-line inscription on shield, BHM 1584 GVF, Tokens (3) British Naval Halfpenny 1812 Obverse: Nelson left Good Fine, Halfpenny 18th Century (2) Invernesshire - Inverness 1794 Near Fine, edge not readable, Warwickshire 1791 Shakespeare left DH327 VG with edge damaged
Medals (3) Visit of Czar Alexander I to London 1814 43mm diameter in white metal by J.Westwood, Obverse: Uniformed Bust of Czar Alexander I right, ALEXANDER EMPEROR OF RUSSIA. BORN THE 23 OF DECEMBER 1777, Reverse: Fame flying left, HE SECURED AN HONOURABLE PEACE ON THE CONTINENT AND VISITED ENGLAND JUNE 1814, EF with some underlying lustre, pierced for suspension, BHM 849, listed as RR by BHM, KingGeorge III enters the 50th year of his reign, 48mm diameter in White metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bust right, draped and cuirassed, GOD SAVE THE KING, Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION OF GEORGE III KING OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND 25 OCTOBER 1809, legend in centre: HAVING THIS DAY COMMENCED THE 50th YEAR OF HIS REIGN BELOVED BY HIS PEOPLE HIS ACTIONS THE GLORY OF ALL HIS SUBJECTS: AND THE VENERATION OF ALL THE WORLD,BHM 642 NEF with some corrosion and some underlying lustre, Italy Medal the Submarine Sciré 23mm diameter in bronze, undated, with suspension loop attached, Reverse: R. Sommergibile Sciré, Reverse: A map of Africa NEF, A red seal Master General of the Ordnance, oval, 28mm x 32mm in a bakelite or similar shell 37mm inner diameter with 'Gale & Butler Engravers No.35 Crooked Lane, London ornate ticket affixed inside the lid, part of the screw top of the shell broken otherwise in fair second-hand condition, St. Constantine medal a die or seal in lead? 45mm diameter legend SCAPITVLI SCIST EPHANI COSTANTIEN in mirror image, and three figures worshipping, one kneeling, VF
Medals an interesting and wide-ranging group, Medals (14) Death of Charles I 1649 50mm diameter in bronze by J. and N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped CAROL. D.G. M.B.F.ET. H.REX. & GLOR . MEM. reverse: A hand issuing from Heaven holds a celestial crown, below; sheep in a landscape, VITVT EX. ME. FORTVNAM . EX . ALIJS. Eimer 162 Near VF, Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM THE FOURTH COWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust right diademed, ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSOIRT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831. Eimer 1251, BHM 1475 GVF with some verdigris spots, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Conjoined busts left, crowned and in Coronation robes, CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABTH, Reverse: Britannia standing facing in an arch holding a flag and holding aloft a crown, NEF, William III Dassier Medal a later replica 41mm diameter in bronze GVF, Bridge of Dunkeld Built 1808 50mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: View of a bridge BRIDGE OF DUNKELD Exergue: LEGTH 685 Ft. BREADTH 27 AND CENTRE ARCH IS 90 FEET. Reverse: BUILT BY THE MOST NOBLE IOHN DUKE OF ATHOLL EXPENCE ABOVE L30.000 FOUNDED 24th JUNE1805 AND OPENED THE 7th NOVr 1808 in 8 lines, Eimer 987, BHM 639, Good Fine with some pitting, France Art Medal 1899 (issued 1900) Juno and Psyche 47mm diameter in silver by F. Levillain, Obverse: A robed figure of Juno holding the severed head of Argus, dripping blood, peacock at right. Reverse: Naked female representing Psyche seated under a tree at the entrance to the underworld, head in her hands. the dog Cerberus to right, barking, stamped 271 ARGENT on edge GVF, Belgium Prize Medal 1881 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Belgium - International Singing Competition, Obverse: Ghent virgin facing seated, crowned, with lion to her right and holding a flag with inscription S.P.Q.G, left arm resting on a shield, to her left, books, a globe and a laurel wreath, behind, a fence, the Ghent Towers with chimneys to right, Exergue: LAMAIRE, Reverse: SOCIÉTÉ ROYALE DES MÉLOMANES within a wreath, CONCOURS / INTERNATIONAL / DE / CHANT D' ENSEMBLE / ----- / GAND / 4 SEPTEMBRE / 1881 in 7 lines, LEMAIRE below, A/INCAll the participating groups were allowed to receive a city token, such as this one. Austria - Death of Maria Ludovica 1816, 43mm diameter in bronze by Luigi Manfredini Obverse: Bust left veiled MARAI. LVD . AVSTR . IMP . LONGOB . ET . VENET . REG . , below: VXORT. AD LARES REDVCI FRANCISCVS in two lines, Reverse: ITIS AVGVSTA MEDIOLANI MDCCCXVI, NEF with some spots, Prize Medals (2) Warwickshire Agricultural Society Honorary Medals 52mm diameter Farmyard Animals/Gardening implements within a wreath one pierced, the other holed in the edge, both VF, Guildhall Medals (3) Empire Day 1929 and 1931, Guildhall Reception Committee stamped Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd 112 Regent St. and a pin badge stamped Reinemer & Spiegel Wein VII/2 VF
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in white metal by F.Bowcher, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria Left, Crowned, veiled, laureate and draped, dividing TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, above: VICTORIA, below: QUEEN and EMPRESS, Reverse: Four Medalions entwined with ribbons, on which are portraits of Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales, The Duke of York and Prince Edward, , above; MAY . GOD . PRESERVE . OUR . QUEEN , below: AND . THE . HEIRS . TO . THE . THRONE (25 medals) Eimer 1820, BHM 3528 All Lustrous UNC and pierced with suspension loops, each in a small white box with the round original Spink labels on the lids, comes with old auction label 'Sotheby's Stokesay Country Hose' 30 Sep.1994, the items auctioned in that sale had been put into storage in 1941
Medals George III related, a small group (6) Coronation of George III 1761 The Official Coronation issue, 34mm diameter in silver by L.Natter, CORONAT legend in Exergue, BHM 23, Eimer 694, 16.23 grammes, NVF Ex-brooch mount, Birth of Princess Charlotte 1796 (issued 1817) 22mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Eimer 871, BHM 409 NVF, Abolition of the Slave Trade 1807 36mm diameter in bronze by G.F.Pidgeon and J. Philip, Eimer 984a Obverse: Two men stand facing each other, with hands clasped: beyond: five people dancing around a tree, WE ARE ALL BRETHREN, In Exergue: SLAVE TRADE ABOLISHED BY GREAT BRITAIN 1807. Reverse: Arabic inscription (= sales of slaves prohibited in 1807, Christian era, in the reign of George III, Verily we are all brothers), 16.69 grammes, , also listed as a Sierra Leone Penny Token 1807 KM#Tn1.1 (issued 1814), Fine, Death of George III 1820 48mm diameter in bronze by C.H.Kuchler, Eimer 1121, BHM 991 Obverse: Bust left: GEORGIUS III . D:G. BRITANNIARUM REX. FID. DEF. &c. Reverse: PATER: PATRIAE, NATVSIVNIL. IV. CIƆIƆCC XXXVIII . IMPERm. ACCEPIT OCT XXV . CIƆIƆCCLX. EXCESSIT. JAN. XXIX. CIƆIƆCCCXX within a wreath, 58.48 grammes, GVF with some rim nicks, George III Preserved From Assassination 1800 39mm diameter in bronze by C.H.Kuchler, Obverse: Crown below rays within a wreath entwined with a ribbon inscribed GOD GIVE PRAISE, Above: PRESERVED FROM ASSASSINATION Below May 15, 1800, Reverse: An Angel kneeling on a cloud holding a plaque bearing a portrait of the King and protecting it from an arrow by a shield GOD SAVE THE KING. BHM 486, Eimer --, VF, Preliminaries For the Treaty of Amiens 1801 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Oval shield of the Union flag mounted on two crossed swords. PRELIMINARIES OF PEACE BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE SIGNED OCTOBER 1ft 1801, Reverse: Peace standing, facing, empties her cornucopia on a quay, beyond, ships at sea THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE, Eimer 935, BHM 516, GVF, along with Medallion of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament 1862 46mm x 32mm in white metal VF pierced for suspension at the top
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the Official Royal Mint issue 25mm diameter in silver (2) the first VF boxed, the second Near Fine, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 The Official Royal Mint issue 31mm diameter in silver (2) the first NEF, the second NVF/GF with some scratches George V Silver Jubilee 1935 NEF cleaned, boxed, Coronation of George VI 1937 Britannia stand in a portico, holding flag and crown, 44mm diameter in bronze EF boxed, Coronation of Edward VIII 40mm diameter in base metal pierced for suspension (2) the first EF, the second VF bent with some stains, Investiture of KingCharles III (then Prince Charles) as Prince of Wales 1969 (2) the first the first 38mm diameter in lacquered bronze, the second 32mm diameter by G.Fey in silver? reverse: Caernarvon Castle, EF, Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips 39mm diameter in silver Prooflike UNC and lustrous
Medals (10) Accession of Edward VII 1901 24mm diameter in bronze, NEF with a loop mount attached, Coronation of George V 39mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Conjoined busts right, Reverse: Crowned monogram with supporters garter legend on ribbon below, national emblems below, GVF, Coronation of George V 1911 Obverse: Conjoined busts left, crowned, Reverse: 1911 within a wreath 18mm diameter in silver NVF pierced for suspension, CanadaCoronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 33mm diameter in bronze GVF, Poland Krakow 1995 31mm diameter in bronze - The Royal City lustrous EF, Medalet - The Lord's Prayer 16mm diameter Obverse: George V left, Reverse: the Lord's Prayer in 14 lines EF with suspension loop at the top, Eclipse of the Sun 1983 in Indonesia 35mm diameter in bronze EF, Buddha token, oval 26mm x 21mm in base metal, Reverse: a reclining Buddha, with loop mount at the top, World War I Medal 1914 1918 to 4081 Pte. C.D. Brown E.Surr.R EF holed, FranceJeton 30mm diameter in brass Orb/Lion type, Near Fine, Engraved, Silver Threepence VictoriaJubilee Head Reverse engraved with AC monogram, holed Fine
Medals a mixed group (14) 1897-1969 includes 1897 Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee, 39mm diameter in white metal BHM 3590, VF pierced for suspension, Medalet 1900 Queen Victoria Visit to Ireland 16mm diameter in bronze VF with suspension loop, 1901 Accession of Edward VII 28mm diameter in bronze VF with suspension loop, 1902 Coronation 35mm diameter by E. Fuchs, Eimer 1870 Good Fine, 1907 Opening of the Queen Alexandra Dock 51mm diameter by Spiridon & Son, Cardiff, Eimer 1900 GVF with patchy tone, 1911 Coronation of George V 32mm diameter in bronze, struck by the makers of Elect Cocoa UNC with suspension loop and ribbon, 1911 Coronation of George V - City of Birmingham issue 35mm diameter in bronze signed W.J.D GVF, pierced for suspension, 1935 George V Silver Jubilee Octagonal - County of Middlesex (2) the first 39mm diameter in white metal GVF with suspension loop, the second 32mm diameter in white metal EF, with suspension loop and ribbon, 1935 George V Silver Jubilee 35mm diameter in bronze Nottingham County Council Education committee GVF pierced for suspension, 1937 Coronation of Edward VIII 39mm diameter in base metal .British Made' EF pierced for suspension, 1937 Coronation of Edward VIII 39mm diameter in base metal 'British Made' Fine pierced for suspension with ribbon, 1969 Investiture of the Prince of Wales 31mm diameter in bronze Eimer 2116 EF and lustrous, and 1907 London County Council Punctual Attendance Medal awarded to K.Garbett EF
George III Visited Lyndhurst, Lymington Southampton and Weymouth 1789 bronze 30mm VF, Marquis of Granby British Hero 27mm bronze Fine, The Prince of Wales Model Sovereign 1854 VictoriaYoung Head obverse brass 22mm EF, Industrial Exhibition of North Wales 1876 Wrexham 45mm copper probably about as struck but with some light green patina in parts BHM 3034, Thomas Charles of Bara 1885 Welsh Legends SABBOTHOL YN NCHYMRU etc White Metal 44mm EF holed at 12 o'clock BHM 3201, Victoria Jubilee 1887 copper 22mm Old Head Bust obverse, shield in wreath reverse GEF, Visit of George V and Queen Mary to Cardiff 1912 44mm White Metal EF pierced for suspension, George V Official Silver Jubilee 1935 in silver 30mm GEF nicely toned, QE II Coronation 1953 in silvered bronze matt finish 38mm Britannia with Lion reverse with river and London buildings in the background GEF and pleasing BHM 4445, Prince of Wales Investiture 1969 brass 32mm GEF along with an oval piece UNDEB CHWARELWYR GOGLEDD CYMRIE
Campaign Medals (8) World War I British War Medal to 36515 Pte. F.Bayford E.York Reg.World War II (7)1939-1945 Star (2), Atlantic Star (2), Africa Star and Italy Star, and War Medal 1939-1945 GVF to GEF with ribbons, East YorkshireRegiment cap badge, The King's Royal Rifle Corps cap badge, Germany Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2.Klasse (Non combatant), along with three unnamed prize medals (boxed), Safe driving medal 1946-1955, Punctual Attendance Medal 1908-1909 London County Council in white metal VF, George VSilver Jubilee Medal 1935 35mm diameter in brass showing the names of many Commonwealth countries GVF pierced for suspension, Edward VIII Coronation medal 38mm diameter in white metal NVF, pierced for suspension, and a small medalet bearing the portrait of Joan of arc VF
Presentation of The Reform Bill 1831 by H.C., bronze, edge bruising F., Reform Bill passed into law 1832, bronze & pierced (2 types), Reform League 1865, pierced w/m., Earl Grey, supporter of Reform, brass & pierced. Generally Fine (5)
Medals the majority in White Metal 19th and 20th Century (26) includes Coronation and Royal Wedding types, many pierced, in mixed grades to EF, Catholic School Good Conduct Medal 47mm diameter in bronze by Thomas Leighton of Birmingham EF, Edinburgh University Prize medal undated and uninscribed 52mm diameter in bronze GEF, along with Luxembourg 25 Centimes 1927 Fine with a stain on the reverse, and Germany 5 Pfennigs 1889F Fine
Peace of Breda 1667 56mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier, Eimer 241 Obverse Bust right, laureate, Reverse Britannia seated on sea-shore, left, surveys her fleet, above, sun pierces clouds, FAVENTAE DEO Exergue: BRITANNIA, edge: CAROLVS SECVNDVS PACIS ET IMPERII RESTITVTOR AVGVSTVS, EF with some minor contact marks fields and rim never the less a high grade and pleasing example of this rare type
Medals 19th Century issues in White Metal (4) Royal Exchange, London 1844 60mm diameter by J.Davis GEF and lustrous. Marriage of Albert, Edward Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark 1863, Obverse; Bust of the King right, Reverse: Bust of the Princess Alexandra, left, 38mm diameter by W.Christesen GVF with an edge knock. Marriage of Edward Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark 1863, 32mm diameter Obverse: Conjoined busts left, Reverse: tilted shields, overlapping, EF. Tercentenary of the First English Bible 1535-1835 by Myles Coverdale, Bishop of Exeter, Eimer 1283, by J.Davis EF pierced for suspension
19th Century a small group (6) Coronation of George IV 1821 49mm diameter in white metal, Obverse bust left GEORGIUS IV. D:G: BRITT: REX F:D: Reverse the King enthroned is crown at the Coronation ceremony, Exergue: GEO: IV: CORONAT: MDCCCXXI VF. Coronation of George IV 1821 45mm diameter in bronze Manchester and Salford local issue, Fine with some edge knocks. Princess Charlotte and Leopold 1816 Royal Nuptials celebrated Carlton house 2nd May 1816 45mm diameter in white metal NEF pierced at the top. London Bridge opened 1831 Eimer 1245 29mm diameter in brass, Obverse THE FIRST STONE OF THE NEW LONDON BRIDGE WAS LAID BY JOHN GARRATT ESQr LORD MAYOR OF LONDON ON THE 14th MARCH 1824AND OPEN'D BY THEIR MAJESTIES AUGUST 1st 1831 in 10 lines, Reverse a 5-arched bridge spanning the river with ships, CARRIAGEWAY 33 1/2 FT.LENGTH OF BRIDGE 782 Ft CENTRE ARCH I50..SIDE ARCH I40, Good Fine, along with Halfcrown 1830 William IV type reverse enamelled in 4 colours, and an imitation Two Pounds 1823 on a loop mount, these both around Fine
Peace of Breda 1667 56mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier, Eimer 241 Obverse Bust right, laureate, Reverse Britannia seated on sea-shore, left, surveys her fleet, above, sun pierces clouds, FAVENTAE DEO Exergue: BRITANNIA, edge: CAROLVS SECVNDVS PACIS ET IMPERII RESTITVTOR AVGVSTVS, GEF the reverse with some contact marks in the fields, Rare in this grade
South Africa 1895 (2) 43mm diameter one in silver, the other in bronze, similar designs, Opening van den Delagoabaai Spoorweg (bronze 37.67 grammes, silver 35.21 grammes obverse Kruger bust left OPENING VAN DEN DELAGOABAAI SPOORWEG, Reverse Wagon Wheel with wings, wheel pierced by arrows, silver NEF, bronze EF
France Agricultural/Wedding medal 1802, silver, 37mm, obv. Au CultivateurLaborieux, in exergue Floreal 1802 AN X, rev. Commune Perennitatis Votum, in exergue Secundae Delphini Nuptiae M DCC XLVII. Pierced AVF.
Medals a mixed group :- Prize medal Chronology of the Reigns of Britain Henry VII to Victoria in white metal UNC boxed, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937. The Confectioners, Bakers and Allied Trades Exhibition in bronze oval, UNC boxed. Birmingham Photographic Society 1913 Prize medal 80mm diameter in brass reverse inscribed Class A Wilfred Harrison, A/UNC boxed. Eton College Regular attendance medal undated 46mm in bronze UNC boxed. Coronation of Edward VII City of Coventry in white metal UNC boxed. Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 39mm diameter in white metal, by Restall, Birmingham, UNC and lustrous. Sir Isaac Pitman - Pitman's Metropolitan Schools Verbatim Reporting Competition Prize medal 41mm diameter in bronze UNC boxed. Coronation of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra 1902 31mm in brass pierced for suspension. France uniface Pewter medallion 1789 Beginning of French Revolution (No.2) 77mm diameter by F.Andrieu EF
Peace of Breda 1667 56mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier, Eimer 241 Obverse Bust right, laureate, Reverse Britannia seated on sea-shore, left, surveys her fleet, above, sun pierces clouds, FAVENTAE DEO Exergue: BRITANNIA, NVF once lightly cleaned, now retoned
Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 42mm diameter in White Metal Obverse bust left HER R.H. PRINCESS CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA, Reverse O! REMEMBER HOW SHORT OUR TIME IS, EF pierced for suspension
Medals a small group (9) Board of Agriculture 1793 48mm diameter in gilt copper Eimer 853, Coronation of George IV 1821 48mm, diameter in copper gilt, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze the official Royal Mint issue, Queen Alexandra Dock Opened Cardiff 1907 52mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1900, Coronation of George V 1911 the official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1922 51mm diameter in bronze, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 a local issue in base metal pierced for suspension, plus School medals (3) 1855, 1900 and undated, in white metal for attendance and good conduct in mixed grades average NVF-VF
Peace with Holland 1667 56mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier. Eimer 241, Obverse: Bust right, laureate, CAROLVS.SECUDVS.DEI.GRATIA.MAG.BRIT.FRAN.ET.HIBER.REX, Reverse Britannia seated on the sea-shore, left, reviews her fleet. Above, sun pierces clouds, FAVENTE DEO, Exergue: BRITANNIA, Edge: CAROLVS * SECVNDVS * PACIS * ET * IMPERII * RESTITUTOR * AVGVSTVS, some excess metal on the rim at 9 o'clock obverse also a rim nick on the reverse rim at 9 o'clock, EF with some surface marks
Abolition of Slavery 1834 Eimer 1275 variety Obverse a man standing with arms raised in an open landscape, in white metal pierced for suspension at the top GVF
British and World Commemorative Medals (72) includes Netherlands, Relief of Heusden 1787, silver 38mm., pierced GVF & Souvenir Penny from New York with view of Woolworth Building and other U.S. medals
France, Napoleon, Confederation of the Rhine 1806 by Andrieu 40mm. Portrait medal by Andrieu, bronze, 40mm., pierced. Republic 1848 medal by Montagny, 40mm. Wine Exposition, Bordeaux 1882 , by Massonnet, silvered bronze, 67mm., awarded to John Wilkinson, Coolalta. Generally GVF. (4).
Anne Jetton 1701 & 1711 (imitation Shillings, and 6d 1761 bronze), George III & Charlotte, 1762, bronze, Charlotte 1773, bronze, Coronation of Caroline 1727, by J.Croker, bronze, Fair. Marriage of Princess Charlotte 1816, pierced, Death of Princess Charlotte 1817, Death of George III, w/m, & brass. Fair or better (10)
Hardy, Thelwall and Tooke, Acquitted of High Treason 1794, w/m., Fair, Repeal of Sacramental Test 1828 by S.Clint, bronze, some edge nicks GVF, Protestant Ascendancy 1845, obv. Bust of William III, pierced, gilt metal, Death of Duke of Wellington 1852 by Allen & Moore, w/m., AVF, Williams Memorial Prize Fund, founded in 1891, bronze, GVF with catalogue ink numbers. (5).
Presentation of The Reform Bill 1831 by H.C., bronze, edge bruising F., Reform Bill passed into law 1832, bronze & pierced (2 types), Reform League 1865, pierced w/m., Earl Grey, supporter of Reform, brass & pierced. Generally Fine (5).
Royal Society of Arts Patron's Medal 1930, bronze, in case. Greece, Bank of Greece 60th Anniversary Medal, silver, edge nicks AVF. France, Horticultural Society of Picardy medal, silver. South African Marine Corporation medal bronze, pierced. Canada 1759-1959 Anniversary medal by P. Vincze, silver plated & numbered 32, in case. Together with three uniface medals (8)
Medals (4) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in bronze the official Royal Mint issue EF, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Visit to the City of Cardiff in bronze EF pierced at the top, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 The official Royal Mint issue A/UNC boxed, The German Lusitania Medal 1915 replica EF boxed
White Metal Medals (4) Grand National Jubilee 1809, William IV Coronation 1831, Thomasons Metallic Bronze Vase 1821, pierced, Universal Exhibition of London 1862 by Bovy, Jubilee 1897, Marquis of Salisbury & Prime Ministers by Spink. AVF or better
Ten Hours Bill 1848 39mm diameter in White Metal Eimer 1423 Obverse Victoria Bust left diademed GOD SAVE THE QUEEN ROYAL ASSENT 8TH JUNE 1847 Reverse a family seated around a table Exergue EVENINGS AT HOME TEN HOURS BILL 1st MAY 1848 EF pierced at the top
Edward VII Coronation 1902 (11), Official Royal Mint issues (3) silver & 2 bronze, 56mm., in red cases of issue. Together with a different silver Coronation medal, six other bronze issues and a gilt medal. GEF, one pierced
Royalty related medallets/counters (8) in brass or copper, around 24mm dia., includes coronation 1702 by Croker (Eimer 391), The Church Preserved 1714, Coronation 1761, Caroline Marriage 1768, Louis Restored 1814 this pierced, Death of Geo.III 1820, Geo.IV Coronation 1821, William IV Coronation 1831. Generally GVF or better.
Sir Joseph Whitworth Memorial Medal 1896 by Wyon, bronze in case. City of London School Sunday School 1847, silver. CentenaryWales 1885, bronze, pierced
Death of Martin Tromp 1653, silver, cast & chased, 73mm. Dia., obv. Bust of Tromp with cherubs above and inscription below, rev. Naval engagement with sinking English ship in foreground and surrounded by inscription. (Eimer186). Pierced otherwise very fine. Martin Tromp, a Dutch Admiral fought against England in 1652-3 and was killed in the Battle of Terhejide on Aug. 10 1653.
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