Capture of Bethune, St. Venant and Aire 1710 48mm diameter in bronze by J.Croker/S.Bull Obverse: Bust left, laureate and draped, ANNA . AVGVSTA, Reverse: A trophy of captured French arms and standards, BETHVNIA . FANO . Sti.VENANTII . ET . ARIA . CAPTIS. In Exergue: INSPECTANT . GALL . CENT . MILL . MDCCX. Eimer 447, MI ii 374/220, 45.30 grammes, Fine with some spots and edge nicks, with a small hole at the top of the obverse
City and Guilds Medal 51mm diameter in silver awarded to Alice Wright for ladies and children's tailoring 1st Prize 1935, Reverse: Ordinary Technological Examination, UNC in the black box of issue with certificate
City of Bradford Technical College Silver Prize medal 1904 69mm x 40mm elliptical shaped with a point at each end, incuse design, awarded to Stanley Brown for Dress Good Designing in Department of Textile Industries Nov. 29th 1904 by Fattorini & Sons, Bradford, 64.17 grammes, EF in the fitted case of issue
Coronation Medals (6) 1902 Edward VII (2) The Official Royal Mint issues, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, the first EF with some contact marks and hairlines, the second Fine, 1911 George V The Official Royal Mint issues (4) Eimer 1922b, BHM 4022 VF with an edge nick, VF cleaned, and GEF (2), the last two in the Royal Mint paper envelopes of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 (2) a pair 52mm and 35mm diameter in bronze by G. Frampton, Obverse: Busts left conjoined and draped, EDWARDVS . VII . REX . ET . IMP . ET . ALEXANDRA . REG 1902, Reverse: The Imperial Crown on a radiate circle, lion above, flanked by two trees with the Scottish Lion, left and the Irish HArp, right Exergue: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION. OF. KING. EDWARD. VII. AND QVEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Eimer 1872a and 1872c, BHM 3767, 54.73 grammes and 17.75 grammes, both A/UNC in the boxes of issue, the boxes with some wear
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver, by G.W. De Saulles, the Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 85.70 grammes, EF with some scratches and contact marks, in the red Royal Mint box
Coronation of George IV 1821 25mm diameter in brass, unsigned, Obverse: Laureate head left, GEORGIUS IV BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse: Imperial crown within branches of oak and entwined thistles, roses and shamrocks. Above: BORN AUG 12. 1762. ACCESSION JAN 29 . 1820. Below: CROWNED JULY 19. 1821, BHM 1109, 4.00 grammes, GVF with two small flan cracks
Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in silver, by B.Mackennal, the official Royal Mint issue, (2) Eimer 1922a, BHM 4022, 88.64 grammes and 87.05 grammes, the first UNC or near so with minor cabinet friction, the second with some light marks in the fields, each in a red Royal Mint case
Coronation of Queen Anne 1702, 35mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Obverse Bust left draped ANNA. D.G MAG.BR.FRA. ET HIB. REGINA. Reverse: Pallas standing left hurling thunder at a two-headed monster VICEM. GERIT. ILLA. TONANTIS Exergue INAVGVRAT. XXIII. AP. MDCCII, Eimer 390, MI 228/4, 17.01 grammes, Good Fine
Coronations and Jubilees (4) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, EF set into a lunette holder with suspension ring, in a Dell & Son fitted case, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 40mm diameter in white metal by Spink & Son, Obverse: Conjoined busts right, Reverse: Arms of the City SHEFFIELD below CORONATION DAY JUNE 26th 1902, VF holed for suspension, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 25mm diameter in silver, by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, VF, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 32mm diameter in silver, by P. Metcalfe, the Official Royal Mint issue, EF/GEF lightly toned, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Death of Mary II 1694 49mm diameter in copper, by J. and N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right MARIA.II.D.G.MAG.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA Reverse: SVBLATAM EX OCVLIS QVAERIMVS INVIDI with NAT APR 30 1662 MOR.DEC 28 1694 in four lines in the centre, 56.78 grammes, Eimer 362, MI 343, VF/NVF, comes with ticket stating 'Cotterill Collection'
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 26mm diameter in gold, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506, 12.84 grammes, UNC or very near so with a small contact mark on the veil and some very small rim nicks
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze, by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 72.22 grammes, NEF with some minor contact marks, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 83.26 grammes, GEF or better in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.23 grammes, About EF with uneven tone, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 56mm diameter in bronze (2), by G.W. de Saulles (after T.Brock) / W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, The Official Royal Mint issues, the first NEF with a striking flaw in the obverse field, 75.38 grammes, the second NEF with some small spots and a scratch on the reverse, 73.42 grammes, the second in the box of issue
Ecuador - Centenary of the Battle of Pichincha 1922 80mm diameter in bronze by L. Casadio, Obverse: General Antonio José de Sucré right, on horseback holding raised sword, CENTENARION DE LA BATTALA DE PICHINCHA, 1922 in exergue, Reverse: Soldiers marching left on groundline in battle line before a lighted altar. Above: Victory flying left, wearing Phrygian cap, holds a torch and hem of garment, with allegorical figures below, 321.60 grammes, EF. The Battle of Ichincha took place on May 24, 1822. General José de Sucré led a mixed army of Argentinian, Peruvian, Columbian and Venezuelan patriots, and defeated a Royalist army on the slopes of a volcano. His victory led to the independence of Ecuador
Edward VII (4) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1871b, BHM 3737 EF, Coronation of Edward VII 38mm diameter in bronze by J. Carter Obverse: Conjoined busts left THEI MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTIESEDWARD VII & ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Royal Arms draped and crowned, within a wreath, CORONATION AUGUST 9TH 1902 EF with some spots, boxed, Edward VII Coronation 20mm diameter in silver by Lauer, Obverse: Bust facing, three-quarters left, Reverse: Royal Arms and supporters, DIEU ET MON DROIT below, In Exergue: IN CELEBRATION OF THE CORONATION 1902 VF loop mounted at the top, Death of Edward VII 1910 39mm diameter in white metal, by Sale, Obverse: Bust right EDWARD VII BORN NOV 9th 1841, CROWNED AUGUST 9th 1902, DIED MAY 6th 1910, Reverse: Britannia crying, leaning on the King's tomb. BHM 3894, 21.09 grammes, VF with some surface residue
Europe (5) France - Genealogy of the Dukes of Lorraine , 48mm diameter in bronze, undated and unsigned, Obverse: A family tree with all names in ovals, Reverse: legend in 15 lines:- EBERHARDVS ALSATIAE COMES. HVGONIS ALSATIAE ET FERRETI COMITIS FILIVS. EADIVAM ANGLORVM SANGVINE REGIO ORTAM SOROREM EDGITAE OTHONI . I . IMPERATORI NVPTAE DVXIT VXOREM . AN . CMXXX. ET EX EA PROLEM SVSCEPIT ADHELEIDEM IMPERATORISCONRADI SALICI MATREM . GARARDVM METENSEM . C . ET AD ALBERTVM COMITEM ALSATIAE, VF holed at the top, Italy General Exposition, Torino 1884, 51mm diameter in White metal by Cravero E Cargnino, Obverse Umberto I left draped, UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA, Reverse: Classical male figure, emblems, City view, locomotive and statue behind, ESPOSIZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA TORINO 1884, GVF with some surface marks, Germany (2) Seven Years War 1757 - Battle of Prague, Obverse: Military cuirassed half-length bust in profile of Frederick the Great (Frederick II of Prussia), facing right wearing laurel wreath FRIDERICVS MAGN. D. G. REX BORVSS. EL. BRAND. DVX SILES ET, Reverse: Victory hovering (with lightning bolts extending from her right hand behind) over a kneeling figure of Bohemia/Austria - kicking the crown off Empress Maria Theresa. Trophies of captured weapons below, a shield with lettering VICTORIA FRIDERICI MAGN. FAMA · PRVDENTIA · ET · VIRTVTE, Exergue: AVSTR · EXERC · PROPE · PRAG · FVNDIT CÆSO ET · PRAGA · OBSESSA ·VI · MAJI · MDCCLVII, Good Fine, holed twice at the top, 22nd meeting of German Naturalists and Doctors Bremen 1844, 48mm diameter by Wilkens, Obverse: Olbers and Treviranus heads facing left H.W.M.OLBERS 11 OCT 1758 GEST 2 MARCH 1840 G.R.TREVIRANUS 4 FEB 1776 GEST, 16 FEB 1837, Reverse: A still life from the Museum in Bremen DEN DEUTSCHEN NATURFORSSCHERN UND AERZTEN DAS MUSEUM IN BREMEN IM SEPTEMBER 1844, Good Fine with some verdigris, some surface marks and edge nicks, Netherlands Arts and Crafts Exhibition Amsterdam 1877 24mm diameter in White metal by S. De Vries, Obverse: Bust right KONING WILLEM DE DERDE BESCHERMHEER, Reverse: View of a building, KUNST NIJVERHEIDS TENTOONSTELLING, Exergue: AMSTERDAM JULIJ 1877 GVF
Expedition to Vigo Bay 1702 37mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Obverse: Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, ANNA . DEI . GRA : MAG : BR : FRA : ET . HIB : REGINA., Reverse: Ships burning within a harbour, a fleet lying at it's mouth near a fort, CAPTA. ET. INCENSA. GAL: ET. HISP: CLASSE. Exergue: AG. VIGUM. XII . OCT . MDCCII. MI ii 236/18, Eimer 395, 17.59 grammes, Near Fine/Fine
France - Prize Medal awarded to Mme. Durand , Sage Femme a poix, 1881, Edward Jenner 41mm diameter in silver, by Hamel & Lecomte Obverse: Bust Three-quarters facing, on a plinth dated 1749, between two palm leaves, EDWARD JENNER, Reverse: COMITE . CENTRALE . DE . VACCINE . DU . DEPARTEMENT . DU . NORD, Edge: ARGENT, 20.03 grammes, VF
France (8) 'Centenaire de 1789' Medaille de l'Administration des Monnaies et Medallies 51mm diameter in bronze GVF, 1889 Exposition Universelle 'Centenaire de 1789' 33mm diameter in bronze (2) VF and GVF both with some verdigris spots, undated - Re-establishment of the Statue of Henry IV (2) each 32mm diameter in bronze by Raymond Gayrard, Obverse: Busts right conjoined, HENRI IV LOUIS XVIII Reverse: A NOS FIDELES SUJETS POUR AVOIR SPONTANEMENT ET DE LEURS DENIERS RETABLI LA STATUE DE NOTRE VI AIEUL HENRI IV VF and GVF both with some spots, 1694 Capture of Palamos, in bronze bu MAUGER Obverse: Louis XIV right LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, Reverse: a female figure seated and chained to a rock, crown in her lap, looking down on the harbour of Palamos PALAMOS VI CAPTA Exergue: M.DC.XCIIII, VF, 1724 Promotion of Knights of the Order of the Holy Spirit 41mm diameter in bronze, Obverse Bust right draped, legend worn, Reverse: The King dressed in Grand masters robes, places the collar of the Order DECUS ET MERCES around the neck of a receiving Knight kneeling before him, Exergue: LVIII. PROCERES TORQUE DONATI / JUNII. M. DCC. XXIV. 26.80 grammes, Fair/Fine, the obverse edges flattened, and Five Sols 1792 medallic issue by Monneron Fair, gilded, Switzerland Religious Medal undated 33mm diameter in bronze by J. Mauger, Obverse: An open Bible POST TENEBRAS LUX IHS SAINTE BIBLE, Reverse: 3e JUBILE DE LA REFORMATION GENEVE 23 AOUT 1835, VF lacquered
Franco-British Exhibition medal 1908 51mm diameter in 9 carat gold, by F. Bowcher, Obverse: A winged female figure of Peace encourages the alliance between Britain and France, seated facing one another, LONDON MDCCCCVIII, Reverse: A female figure standing right, her arm aloft, regards a plaque(with recipient's name J.CAMPBELL BROWN. D.Sc.L.L.D.) with exhibition buildings beyond FRANCO BRITISH EXHIBITION. 69.16 grammes, Eimer 1903b, BHM 3960, UNC with matt finish, in the P. Vaughton & Sons red box of issue. Cataloguers note: The exhibition was held on a newly-prepared site at White City, West London. Others to be held there and for which medals were awarded, include the Japan-British Exhibition in 1910, and the Anglo-American Exhibition in 1914. James Campbell Brown was born in Aberdeen. His father George Brown worked as a chemical manufacturer in London at Bow Common Alum Works. Brown was educated at the Old Aberdeen Gymnasium under Dr. Alexander Anderson, then at the Marischal College. In 1863 he joined the Royal College of Chemistry, London. He graduated with a BSc in 1867 and received a University scholarship leading to a doctorate in 1870. He taught Chemistry at Aberdeen and then went on to lecture at the Liverpool Royal Infirmary School of Medicine. He also taught at the School of Medicine in Liverpool. Campbell was involved in the creation of the University of Liverpool. He was also involved in water quality studies for the City of Liverpool Water Works. As a specialist also on forensic chemistry he was often called as an expert in court cases. He died in 1910, and after his death his book 'History of Chemistry From The Earliest Times' was published.
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in bronze, by J.E.Boehm/F. Leighton, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust left crowned and veiled VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX., Rev. Enthroned figure of Empire facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art, left, opposite, those of Industry and Agriculture, right. At their feet, below Empire, are Mercury reclining and Time, above: two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVIII and MDCCCXXXVII and VRI in a wreath in between. IN. COMMEMORATION, Exergue: Five linked shields inscribed ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, 206.56 grammes, UNC in the red Royal Mint box of issue with descriptive card
Great BritishRegiments, an impressive collection, by the Birmingham Mint, housed in a large wooden lockable box, with key containing 52 x 50 mm medals, each depicting a Regiment in active service and the details of their achievements, along with a cap badge for each regiment, each medal around 45 grammes of sterling silver, Prooflike UNC to nFDC some with toning, in the impressive wooden box of issue, 43 with certificates, comes with informative booklet, along with an additional medal and five additional cap badges
Horticultural Award Medals (10) National Chrysanthemum Society silver (4) three are 46mm diameter, the other 33mm, one of the 46mm medals awarded to H.J. Caton Chelmsford November Show 1962 EF, London Gardens Society 38mm diameter in silver, awarded to Miss E.H.Redway 1961 NEF, Seed Growers and Florists 39mm in gilt, along with four bronze issues these NVF to EF
Investiture of KingCharles III (then Prince Charles) as Prince of Wales 1969 40mm diameter in silver by G. Colley, Obverse Portrait of the Prince half facing with Royal Shield of Arms and Prince of Wales feathers in the fields, HRH PRINCE OF WALES 1st JULY 1969, Reverse: The Welsh Dragon with castle behind, INVESTITURE CAERNARVON CASTLE , CASTELL CAERNARFON, hallmarked and numbered on the edge, Lustrous UNC with some light hairlines
Jernegan's Lottery 1736 39mm diameter in Silver by J.S.Tanner Eimer 537 Obverse: Minerva standing between military trophies and emblems of the Arts and Sciences. BOTH HANDS FILL'D FOR BRITAIN. Exergue: GEORGE REIGNING. Reverse Caroline royally robed waters a grove of young palm trees. GROWING ARTS ADORN EMPIRE.. Exergue CAROLINE PROTECTING 1736 Fine, Note: originally given to purchasers of a Lottery Ticket for a silver cistern made by Henry Jernegan (d.1761) a London goldsmith and banker
Joseph Chamberlain, Visit to South Africa 1903 39mm diameter in bronze by J.A. Restall, Obverse: Bust right JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, Reverse: Shield with supporters, the shield inscribed TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF THE RT. HON. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN TO SOUTH AFRICA, BHM 3889, Fine with some scratches, The Bell Medal Prize Medal for Miniature Rifle Clubs 39mm diameter in bronze EF, Ecclesiastical medal, 51mm diameter in bronze, O. SACREUM CONVIVIUM IN QUO XTOS SUMITOR in Gothic script, Reverse: CONFRATERNITY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT, EF, Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (Priest, Social Critic and Theologian) 50mm diameter in bronze Obverse bust half left, a modern issue with retro date 1466 and 1536 below the bust, GV in right field, Reverse: a hand with pencil NON EST CONSTANTIA SEMPER EADEM LOQVI, SED SEMPER EODEM PERTENDERE UNC, boxed
Mary as Regent 1690 49mm diameter in copper by J. or N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right MARIA.II.D.G.MAG.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA. Reverse: A full moon amid cloud and stars over a landscape. VELVT. INTER. IGNES. LVNA. MINORES. Eimer 320, MI 704/111-2, 51.64 grammes, Good Fine or better with some contact marks
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
Medals (3) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver, by G.W. De Saulles, the Official Royal Mint issue, 85.74 grammes, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, A/UNC with some minor hairlines and a thin scratch on the lower part of the obverse, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 57mm diameter in silver with matt finish, by P. Metcalfe, the Official Royal Mint issue, 86.83 grammes, Eimer 2029a, BHM 4249 UNC, Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in silver, by P. Metcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2046, BHM 4314, 91.92 grammes, UNC or near so with some minor contact marks, each in the red Royal Mint box the last box with some tears
Medals (4) Thomason's Bronze Vase 1821 54mm diameter in bronze by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THE THOMASON METALLIC VASE 21 FEETIN CIRCUMFERENCE & 55 FEET 10 IN. IN HEIGHT, Reverse; Another view of the vase BEGUN IN THE 54TH YEAR OF KING GEORGE THE III AND COMPLETED IN THE FIRST YEAR OF GEORGE IV, 66.18 grammes, BHM 1176, VF with some contact marks and small spots, Thomason's Bronze Vase 1829 52mm diameter in white metal by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THOMASON'S METALLIC BRONZE VAZSE. PRECISELY THE SIZE OF THE MARBLE AT WARWICK CASTLE. Below: OCCUPIED 6 YEARS TO MODEL CAST AND SCULPTURE in three lines, Reverse: Another view of the vase 21 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE AND 5 FEET 10 IN. IN HEIGHT. Below: BRONZED IN DEVOTOXIDE in 1820, ACQUIRED A PER OXIDE IN 1820. 39.24 grammes, BHM 1359, Fine or better with a little blistering in places, Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 46mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left GEORGE STEPENSON ESQ. ENGINEER, Reverse: A viaduct with an engine and trucks upon it, tall trees to left. Above: BRIDGE AT NEWTON, In Exergue: LIVERPOOL & MANCHESTER RAILWAY OPENED 15th SEPT. 15 1830 Good Fine with some small blisters, holed at the top, Centenary of the Birth of George Stephenson 1881 45mm diameter in white metal by T.P. Chapman, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left: GEORGE STEPHENSON BORN JUNE 9th 1781 AT WYLAM. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. DIED AUG. 17 1848, Reverse: Stephenson's Rocket. Below: THE ROCKET 1830 GEORGE STEPHENSON CENTENARY MEDAL, 27.64 grammes, BHM 3097, Eimer 1681b, VF
Medals (6) 1995 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 53.3 grammes of 0.925 Silver Proof FDC, 1987 Tercentenary of the Revival of the Order of the Thistle 63mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint, Toned Finish UNC, 1988 400th Anniversary of the Spanish Armada 63mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint, Toned Finish UNC, 1990 Bicentenary of the Launch of 'The Original' Lifeboat, 63mm diameter in bronze by The Royal Mint, Toned Finish UNC, 1990 175th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo 63mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint, Toned Finish UNC, 1994 Tower Bridge Centenary 63mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint, Toned Finish UNC, in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates, Medals a 2-piece set 1988 comprising Dublin City Millennium 988-1988 63mm diameter in bronze, by the Royal Mint, and Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin 1038-1988 63mm diameter in bronze, Toned Finish UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificates, Medallic Covers (2) 1977 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee comprising Crown-sized Silver medal and set of 4 x stamps 13p, 11p, 10p and 8 1/2p, on the commemorative envelope as issued in the silver Birmingham Mint wallet, 1979 International Year of the Child comprising Crown-sized Silver Medal nFDC and set of 4 x stamps 13p, 11p, 10 1/2p and 9p on the commemorative envelope as issued in the red Birmingham Mint wallet
Medals (8) Charles I and Henrietta Royalist badge cast in brass Obverse: Bust of the King right, Reverse: Bust of Henrietta left, Poor, holed, Death of Charles Calvert 1832 44mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Draped Bust of Charles Calvert left, Reverse: A TRIBUTE FROM THE ELECTORS OF SOUTHWARKTO THE MEMORY OF CHARLES CALVERT ESQr THEIR FAITHFUL REPRESENTATIVEIN FIVE SUCCESSIVE PARLIAMENTS FIRST ELECTED 1812 DIED SEPTr 1832 in 10 lines, BHM 1569, Robert Fellowes 1827 38mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Bare Head of Robert Fellows left, ROBERTVS FELLOWES L.L.D. MERENTI PROPOSVIT, Reverse: MORBIS INSPECTIS DESCRIPTIQVE MERVIT. VNIV: COLL : LOND: ALVMIMVS. BHM 1311, About VF with some spots, Defeat of Napoleon 1814 39mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Peace standing emptying cornucopia onto sea shore, barrel to left, ships in background, THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE, BHM 798, Fine with some pitting, holed at the top, King George IIISentimental Medal 1773 26mm diameter by J. Kirk, Obverse: Bust of the King, right, reverse: GEORGE III KING OF GREAT BRITAIN ETc. BHM 167, About Fine, The Reform Bill 1832 25mm diameter in Brass, unsigned, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Lord Grey, Lord Russell and Lord Brougham, THE FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE, Reverse: THE GREAT REFORM BILL THE BULWARK OF FREEDOM PASSED INTO A LAW JUNE 7. 1832 in 7 lines, BHM 1616, VG holed, listed as rare by BHM, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 49mm diameter in White metal by J.Davis, Obverse: Bare head of Queen Victoria left, hair high in chignon, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESRTY VICTORIA, Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned, Scotia, Britannia and Hibernia around, Fame and Archbishop behind, BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED THE THROME JUNE 20 1837 CROWN JUNE 26 1838, BHM 1811, Fine/Good Fine with some blistering, holed at the top, Opening of the Newport Dock Extension 1858 51mm diameter in bronze, by J. Moore, A. Aston Medallist, Obverse a view of the new dock. AREA OF NEW DOCKS 57000 YDS, LENGTH 950 FT. Breadth 350 FT. DEPTH 26 FT. COST £64000, Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OPENING OF THE NEWPORT DOCK EXTENSION. MARCH 2nd 1858. Legend in 12 lines : CHAIRMAN S. HOMFRAY ESQ. SECRETARY CAPTN. FOOTE R.N.ENGINEER Jas. ABERNETY ESQ. M.I.C.E. RESIDENT ENGINEER J.R. KELLOCK ESQ. CONTRACTORS MESSRS. RENNIE LOGAN & Co.MAYOR Wm. WILLIAMS ESQ. unlisted by BHM NVF with some edge knocks
Medals a 4-piece set 1969 Investiture of the Prince of Wales 38mm, 32mm, 29mm and 24mm diameters, in Britannia silver, UNC to FDC with some minor contact marks and hairlines, in the John Pinches box of issue with certificate
Medals in White Metal (4) The Marriage of the Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark 1863 36mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, EF and lustrous in a card box with ALBERT ALEXANDRA on the lid with the Prince of Wales plumes, Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter by Allen & Moore BHM 2426 EF, International Exhibition 1862 (2) 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Gothic head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, BHM 2717 VF/GVF, International Exhibition 1862 42mm by Pinches, Obverse: View of the Exhibition building, Reverse: Britannia and Commerce both seated, each holding flags, BHM 2739 VF
Medals in White metal (5) The International Industrial Exhibition 1851 52mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Conjoined Busts left within a wide wreathed border, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, 38.43 grammes, BHM 2419, GVF with a rim nick, 50th Anniversary of the Foundation of Sunday Schools 1831 47mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bust of Robert Raikes left, Reverse: Christ seated left receiving three children attended by female, right, BHM 1554, NVF with some blistering, holed at the top, Centenary of Sunday Schools in Wales 1885 44mm diameter in White Metal Obverse: Draped Bust of Thomas Charles in ecclesiastical vestments, three quarters facing, Reverse: 8 line legend in Welsh, 18.29 grammes, BHM 3201NEF with some surface marks, holed at the top, Visit of Queen Elizabeth of Romania to Llandudno 1890 32mm diameter in White Metal by W. Mayler, Obverse: Bust right, Crowned and draped, Reverse: NIHIL SINE DEO within a wreath, 10.30 grammes, GVF with some contact marks and rim nicks, The Reform Bill 1831 46mm diameter in White Metal Reverse: THE RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE. COMMERCE. TRADE. CHEAP BREAD. HAPPINESS. REFORM in the centre within a circle with 25 subjects around, Fine, holed
Medals in White metal (8) Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 55mm diameter in White metal by T.W. Ingram, Obverse: Bust left VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR : REGINA F:D:, Reverse: Queen Victoria seated on dais, left, being crowned by Archbishop. Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia standing before her, Fame and cherubs flying above, BORN MAY 24th 1819. ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20. 1837. In Exergue: CROWNED/JUNE 28. 1838, BHM 1832, 63.66 grammes, VF/GVF the obverse with some blistering, holed at the top, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee (6) 1887 Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR : REG : F:D: Reverse: Legend within open wreath, crown in splendour above. IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837, in 7 lines, BHM 3235 GVF/NEF, 1887 38mm diameter in White metal by J. Carter, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Legend within open wreath, crown in splendour above. IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837, in 7 lines, BHM 3241 EF and lustrous, holed at the top, 1887 44mm diameter in White metal by Brookes & Adams, Obverse: Crown, Veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria facing, VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. EMPRESS OF INDIA. Reverse: Imperial Crown above inscription and crossed sceptres within an open wreath, TO COMMEMORATE HER MAJESTY'S JUBILEE 1887, BHM 3227, NEF holed at the top, 1887 40mm diameter in White metal by Baddeley & Reynolds, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OF H.G.M.QUEEN VICTORIA . 1837-1897. Reverse: Inscription within an open wreath entwined with names of Commonwealth countries , crowned shield below dividing GREAT BRITAIN. Above on ribbon INDIA, below, within wreath VICTORIA E.I. BORN MAY 24th 1819/ASCENDED JUNE 20.37/ CROWNED JUNE 28.38/ MARRIED FEB 10.40/ JUBILEE 1887, BHM 3222 GVF/NEF and lustrous, holed at the top. 1887 33mm diameter in White metal by J. Moore, Obverse: Diademed and veiled head of Queen Victoria left, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OF H.G.M.QUEEN VICTORIA . 1837-1897. Reverse: Inscription within a closed wreath entwined with names of Commonwealth countries on ribband, Crowned Royal Arms below, VICTORIA E.I. BORN MAY 24th 1819/ASCENDED JUNE 20.37/ CROWNED JUNE 28.38/ MARRIED FEB 10.40/ JUBILEE 1887, BHM 3262VF holed at the top, 1887 30mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bust half left, crowned, draped and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN OF BRITAIN AND EMPRESS OF INDIA. 1887, Reverse: BORN 1819 : CROWNED 1838 . MARRIED 1840. 1838 TO 1887. TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA 1887. GVF/NEF holed at the top, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 45mm diameter, bronzed, Obverse: Bust left draped, crowned and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS . DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897 . Reverse: Britannia standing, facing right, lion and shield before her. To the right Medallions of Queen Victoria Young Head 1837, Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 1840, and Queen Victoria Veiled Head 1887, BORN 1819 . ENTHRONED 1837 . JUBILEE 1887 . 60th YEAR OF REIGN 1897, GVF with some light surface marks
Medals of Birmingham interest (2) Queen Victoria Visit to Birmingham 1852 56mm diameter in white metal by J. Moore, Obverse: Diademed head of Queen Victoria on a medallion within a closed wreath VICTORIA REGINA. On a ribbon dividing the field horizontally: GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Above: TO COMMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY TO BIRMINGHAM ON THE 15TH JUNE 1858. Below: TO OPEN ASTON HALL AND PARK AS A PLACE OF PUBLIC RECREATION. JOHN RATCLIFFE ESQ. MAYOR, Reverse: View of the main front of Aston Hall. ASTON HALL BEGAN 1618. COMPLETED 1635 (the 5 struck over a 1). In Exergue: BOUGHT (WITH 43 ACRES OF PARK) BY THE PEOPLE OF BIRMINGHAM in 4 lines. 58.12 grammes, BHM 2613 GVF, Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 38mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left, veiled, VICTORIA JUBILEE, Reverse: View of Birmingham Law Courts BIRMINGHAM LAW COURTS, In Exergue: FOUNDATION STONE LAID BY HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN MARCH 23rd 1887, BHM 3335, NVF holed at the top
Medals, Jetons and Tokens (29) the majority bronze and brass 19th Century types, some George IV and William IV related, some World issues included, in mixed grades, some holed, along with a silver badge 1916 Machine Gun Guards, with blue and red enamelling, with pin back
Mercantile MarineService Association Medal - Liverpool School Frigate H.M.S. Conway, The King's Medal 44mm diameter in 22 carat gold, 56.85 grammes, Obverse: George VMilitary Bust by B.Mackennal, Reverse: A wreath, HIS MAJESTY THE KING'S MEDAL within: MERCANTILE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION LIVERPOOL SCHOOL FRIGATE H.M.S. 'CONWAY', edge : WILLIAM RONALD HARLEY 1930, EF with some hairlines, in the original red fitted case
Monument to John Milton 1737 52mm diameter in bronze by J.S. Tanner, Obverse: Bust right, draped, IOHANNES MILTONUS, Reverse: E MARMORE IN ECCLESIA SANCTI PETRI APUD WESTMONASTERIUM ERECTORE GULIELMO BENSONO ARM ANNO SALUTIS HUMANAE M DCC XXXVII RYSBRACEIUS SCULPSIT in 11 lines, Eimer 542, MI ii 524/83, 46.36 grammes, NEF cleaned, the obverse with some scratches in the field
Music-related (3) Austria - Vienna 1949 50th Anniversary of the Death of Johann Strauss 70mm diameter in bronze by A. Hartig, Obverse: Facing portrait JOHANN STRAUSS with 1825 1899 in the fields, Reverse: DEM UNSTERBLICHEN WALZERKONIG ZUR 50. WIEDERKEHR SEINES TODESTAGES 3. JUNI 1949 in 9 lines, GEF, Richard Wagner 75mm diameter in bronze, uniface, undated, by A.Hartig Obverse: portrait facing left, RICHARD WAGNER GEF, Beethoven, 100th Anniversary of his Death, 1827-1927 by A.Hartig, EF
Olympic Games 1906 Intercalated Summer Olympics Participation medal 50mm diameter in gold-plated bronze, by N.Lytras, Obverse: Nike holding laurel wreath over phoenix emerging from flames, Acropolis in background, Reverse: Greek legend in 4 lines within a laurel wreath, 1906 on plate below, GVF with some plating worn away, especially on the obverse. Note: The Intercalated Summer Olympics was attended by athletes from 20 countries, held in Athens, Greece, this was considered to be Olympic games and was referred to as the 'Second International Olympic Games in Athens' bt the International Olympic Committee, however the medals that were distributed are not officially recognised by the Olympic Committee. It was intended to hold the event every four years in Greece in the intermediate years between the Official Olympic Games, however, only the 1906 event actually took place. The games were groundbreaking in many ways. This was the first Olympic event to have an opening ceremony, a closing ceremony and also the first to have an athletes village. It also featured raising of flags for the winning athletes for the first time, these all continue today.
Opening of the Queen Alexandra Dock Cardiff 1907 52mm diameter in bronze by Spiridon & Son. Obverse: Busts conjoined. KING EDWARD VII. QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: City Arms in the centre, TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT TO THE CITY OF CARDIFF OF THE KING & QUEEN & H.R.H. PRINCESS VICTORIA ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE QUEEN ALEXANDRA DOCK 13TH JULY 1907, Below: SIR W.S. CROSSMAN KT. LORD MAYOR J.L. WHEATLEY TOWN CLERK, 62.18 grammes, Eimer 1900, BHM 3945, EF with a few small spots
Opening of the Queen Alexandra Dock Cardiff 1907 52mm diameter in bronze by Spiridon & Son. Obverse: Busts conjoined. KING EDWARD VII. QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: City Arms in the centre, TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT TO THE CITY OF CARDIFF OF THE KING & QUEEN & H.R.H. PRINCESS VICTORIA ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE QUEEN ALEXANDRA DOCK 13TH JULY 1907, Below: SIR W.S. CROSSMAN KT. LORD MAYOR J.L. WHEATLEY TOWN CLERK, 55.46 grammes, Eimer 1900, BHM 3945, EF the obverse with a verdigris spot in the field
Preston Merchant Guild 1882 51mm diameter in white metal by J.S & A.B. Wyon Obverse: Conjoined busts of the Duke of Albany and the Duchess of Albany H.R.H. THE DUKE OF ALBANY K.G. THE DUCHESS OF ALBANY, Reverse: Three circles containing the arms of Preston and the Guild, in the third a tablet inscribed EDMUND BIRLEY ESQ. GUILD MAYOR 1882, A shamrock and three roses below PRESTON MERCHANT GUILD, BHM 3134var 59.40 grammes, NEF unlisted in White metal by BHM.
Prince George, Lord High Admiral 1702, 42mm diameter in bronze, by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust of Queen Anne, draped, ANNA . D:G:. MAG. BR: FRA: ET. HIB. REGINA. Reverse: Bust of Prince George left, armoured and draped GEO: DAN: PR: M: ADM: ET. DVX. SVP: ANGLIAE. MI ii 233/14, Eimer 392, 31.80 grammes, VF with some surface dirt in places
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 Argentina issue 34mm diameter in silver by J.D (?) Obverse: Bust of the Queen, left, veiled, SEMPER HONOR, NOMENQUE TUUM LAUDESQUE MANEBUNT 1837-1897. Rev: Flags of Great Britain and Argentina, crossed, IN COM. LX ANN. ACC. VICTORIAE BRITT. REG. IND. IMP. BUENOS AIRES. 20.51 grammes, Eimer 1822, Good Fine with partial colourful toning, the reverse with some contact marks
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 (6) 51mm in white metal, Borough of Croydon, by J. Moore, BHM 3261 NEF holed at the top, 45mm in white metal, by J. Carter BHM 3234, VF holed for suspension with suspension ring and ribbon, 38mm in white metal, unsigned, Reverse: Shield with Ostrich and Emu supporters, BHM 3319 VF/GVF, 38mm in white metal, unsigned, possibly by W.O. Lewis, Obverse: Two portraits of Queen Victoria, each in an oval medallion, one the young portrait, the other the Jubilee portrait, BHM 3315, EF holed for suspension, 37mm in bronze by Pinches, 39mm in bronze by J. Carter, Obverse: Bust left veiled and crowned, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Legend within an open wreath , crown in splendour above, IN COMMEMORATION / OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR/ OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M. / QUEEN VICTORIA / ASCENDED THE THRONE / JUNE 20th / 1837 EF with some minor spots, 37mm in bronze by Pinches, BHM 3276 VF, along with Royal Jubilee Exhibition 1887 45mm in bronze by Heaton, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, Exergue: OPENED BY T.R.H THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES May 3rd 1887 VF with contact marks, lightly cleaned
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter in bronze by Heatons, Birmingham, Obverse: Bust left veiled and crowned, VICTORIA REG. JUBILEE YEAR 1887 Reverse: Legend within an open wreath , crown in splendour above, IN COMMEMORATION / OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR/ OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M. / QUEEN VICTORIA / ASCENDED THE THRONE / JUNE 20th / 1837, BHM 3249, Rare, 19.85 grammes, NEF with a stain and some spots, in the Heatons box of issue
R.M.S. Queen Mary Commissioned 1936 70mm diameter in bronze by G.Bayes, Obverse: Passenger Ship 'Queen Mary' under steam in exergue: MARIA REGINA MARI ME COMMISIT, Reverse: A view of New York's skyscrapers seen through the old Bargate of Southampton, . COMMISSIONED 1936 on a ribbon, across. On either side Shields of Southampton left and New York right, Below : Shield of Cunard White Star, above: QUEEN MARY, Eimer 2036, BHM 4282, in a large NGC holder and graded MS66
RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter in white metal by R.Heaton & Sons. Obverse: Bust left veiled and diademed ROYAL JUBILEE EXHIBITION MANCHESTER 1887, Reverse: a view of the exhibition buildings , Exergue: OPENED BY THE PRINCE & PRINCESS OF WALES MAY 3rd 1887 in three lines, BHM 3346 NEF with some spots and surface marks
Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer 1981 Birmingham Mint 39mm diameter in silver Obverse: CD within a wreath, Reverse: St. Paul's cathedral 29th July 1981 above. Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificate, City of Lincoln Arts and Crafts Exhibition 51mm diameter in bronze awarded to M.C.Sharpley 1930 for modelling, UNC, boxed, Royal Exchange Opened 1844 51mm diameter in white metal by Allen & Moore BHM 2174 EF, France - Paris Exposition 1878, 51mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: bust left, Reverse: Palace de Trocadero EF, Calendar Medal 2001 William Shakespeare 75mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint toned UNC, Dog Show Prize medal 45mm diameter in bronze, undated, unawarded GEF, Coronation of George V 1911 Portsmouth 38mm diameter in bronze A/UNC, R.M.S Mauretania 33mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: View of the ship, Exergue: Built on Merseyside 1937-1937 GEF holed for suspension
Science and Art Prize Medal 1856 53mm copper Obverse: VictoriaYoung Head VICTORIA BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN MDCCCLVI, Reverse: NATIONAL MEDAL FOR SVCCESS IN ART AWARDED BY THE SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT, edge: ALFRED JONES, SUBJECT 23rd 1894, 87.33 grammes, NEF cleaned, in the box of issue
Signing of the Armistice 10th Anniversary 1928 76mm diameter in silver by C.L.J.Doman, Obverse: The Cenotaph, London THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. Reverse: An allegory of Deliverance: Great Britain advancing left, supports a youthful warrior, head bandaged and shackles broken, offers a wreath to the memory of fallen heroes. Exergue: NOVEMBER 11th MCMXVIII , 194.65 grammes, Eimer 2008, BHM 4132, GVF once lightly cleaned, in the fitted case of issue, Eimer states a mintage of 547 pieces
Sir Walter Scott Lauditory Medal 1827 62mm diameter in bronze, by A.J. Stothard, after F. Chantrey published by S. Parker, Obverse: Bare head of Sir Walter Scottt right, with SCOTT in the field behind the head, Reverse: Female figure leaning on a column holding ribbon inscribed TO GREAT MEN. Exergue: MDCCCXXVII, Edge: BARDORUM CITHARIS PATRIO QUI REDDIDIT ISTRO, 119.49 grammes, VF
Staffordshire Agricultural Society Prize medal in silver, by Ottley, Birmingham, 47mm diameter, awarded to John Bailey 'For The Best Sample of Cheese in any Class' 1886, Reverse: A farmyard scene, GEF white toned, in a lunette-style case, silver coloured, not hallmarked with suspension loop at the top, in a fitted case
Tercentenary of the Birth of William Shakespeare 1864 42mm diameter in White Metal by H.Brown, Obverse: Draped bust of Shakespeare, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE : BORN APRIL 23. 1564: DIED APRIL 23 1616. Reverse: View of the Birthplace. STRATFORD UPON AVON FESTIVAL 1864. In Exergue: BIRTHPLACE OF SHAKESPEARE. BHM 2806. 29.31 grammes, NEF holed at the top
The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection' silver ingots by John Pinches (issued 1975) each piece 16mm x 10mm and around 1.5 grammes Silver Proofs in the box of issue with detailed information book
The Oliver Stubbs Medal - National Iron Founding Employers' Federation 45mm diameter 53.60 grammes of 15 carat gold, awarded to John Shaw 1923-24 EF and lustrous in the Fattorini & Sons box of issue
USA - Holland receives JohnAdams as American envoy 1782 (1904 restrike of the original by Johan G. Holtzhey) struck for the Holland Society of New York 1904 44mm diameter in bronze by Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Obverse: Netherlands offers a free cap (an analogy to the Liberty cap) to America, who holds a shield emblazoned with 13 stars and stands on the head of a sad lioness symbolising England. LIBERA SOROR, SOLEMNI DECR . AG . N19 APR . MDCCLXXXII , MEDAL STRUCK BY TH UNITED PROVINCES OF THE HETHERLANDS 1782 IN HONOR OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, Reverse: A Unicorn lies prone with broken horn, TYRANNIS VIRTUTE REPULSA PRRESENTED BY THE HOLLAND SOCIETY OF NEW YORKJANUARY 1904, in Exergue: SUB GALLIAE AUSPRICIIS. as Betts 603, 51.28 grammes, GEF
USAPhiladelphia Exposition 1876 76mm diameter in bronze by H. Mitchell, Obverse : Female figure seated right holding a wreath, the United States shield at her side, the border decorated with vignettes displaying the symbols of Art and Industry. Reverse: INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION, PHILADELPHIA, MDCCCLXXVI, a wreath within, AWARDED BY UNITED STATES CENTENNIAL COMMISION, 271.96 grammes and 9mm thick, GEF cased
USAPhiladelphia Exposition 1926 Medal of Award 76mm diameter in gilt bronze by Albert Laessle, Obverse: A defiant eagle protecting a nest with Independence Hall and a rising sun in the distance, Reverse: MEDAL OF AWARD in centre, SESQUICENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION PHILADELPHIA 1776-1926, Edge B.B.B. Co. PHILA, 154.57 grammes, EF in the fitted case of issue, this with repairs on the front lower corners
VictoriaGolden Jubilee (5) 1887 39mm diameter in White Metal by Heaton, Obverse: Bust left, Crowned and veiled, VICTORIA EIN BRENHINES NI 1887, Reverse: QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EMPRESS ON INDIA BORM MAY 24th 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837, MARRIED FEB 10th 1840 (as BHM 3248), NEF holed at the top, 1887 45mm diameter in White Metal by J. Carter, Obverse: Diademed Veiled Head of Queen Victoria VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D: INDIAE IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Legend within open wreath, a crown in splendour above, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA , ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837. 27.77 grammes, BHM 3233 VF/GVF and lustrous, 1887 35mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Obverse bust three-quarters right VICTORIA QUEEN OF BRITAIN AND EMPRESS OF INDIA 1887, Reverse: BORN 1819 . CROWNED 1838 . MARRIED 1840. 1838 TO 1887, TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA 1887 19.42 grammes, GVF/NEF and lustrous with some surface marks, holed at the top, 1887 33mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1887 Reverse: VICTORIA JUBILEE BORN 1819 CROWNED 1838 MARRIED 1840 within a wreath NEF, 1887 33mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, H.M.G.M VICTORIA . BORN MAY 24 1819. ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20.37 CROWNED JUNE 28 1838. Reverse: Ships sailing in a port, Train with carriages, and castle beyond. CELEBRATION OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE AT SOUTH BANK AND NORMANBYJUNE 21st 1887. EF
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.
Waterloo Medal undated 63mm diameter in silver by J.Pinches, design as Eimer 2166, hallmarked and numbered (No.17) on the edge, 125.25 grammes, UNC in the John Pinches box of issue with descriptive card and certificate stating 5000 issued
BritishSouth Africa Company medal, in silver with Rhodesia reverse 1896, awarded to Lieut. G.V. Turnbull, EF cleaned, miniature British South Africa Company Medal with Mashonaland 1897 Reverse EF cleaned, along with medal for the South African & International Exhibition 1792 45mm diameter in bronze, unissued, Reverse: A miner standing before a mine. VF cleaned, a South Africa constabulary button and British South Africa Company cap badge, along with gold-coloured pocket watch (second hand detached, no glass) engraved 'I Saved The King' on a banner with bull below. named GEO.VAIR. TURNBULL, all but the watch on a pin board for display, easily detachable, the bronze medal glued on part of the rim
LiverpoolShipwreck group of 8 medals to Captain Robert Capper, comprising Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society medals (2) in silver and gold, Spanish Life Saving Medals (one gold), a Lloyd's Medal for Saving Life, a Distinguished Service Cross, George V type, in silver, hallmarked, a Mercantile Marine medal, in bronze, RoyalNaval Reserve Decoration in silver, hallmarked, World War I 1914-1918 Medal. EF to GEF three with boxes. 'The Balmes' a cargo steamer of 3794 tons left Havana on 5/11/1913 bound for Cadiz and Barcelona, she had 103 passengers and 55 crew on board with a cargo of cotton and rum. A fire was discovered on board and an SOS was answered by Captain Capper of the 'Pannonia' which was bound for New York, arriving on the scene on Thursday, the day after the fire was discovered. The passengers were evacuated successfully. The ship then escorted the burning ship to Bermuda before resuming her journey to New York. During World War I, Captain Capper had been in command of S.S. Ausonia and was torpedoed 600 miles from the nearest port. 7 boats were launched, 5 survived the hazardous journey back to Liverpool. The DSC was awarded on 7/8/1918. Sold with numerous documemtation, copies of reports of the incident, including copies of the London Gazette and supplement reporting the award of the DSC
Prize medal, awarded to Sgt. J. Knight. 58th Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery, Tug-Of-War, Royal Artillery badge on the reverse, 32mm diameter not hallmarked, with suspension loop at the top, Good Fine with an edge bruise, comes with handwritten researched note stating 'Flight Seargent (sic) J. Knights L.L.625-C 514 Squadron based at Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, killed 24th March 1944 on return from raid on Berlin. Mission consisted of 577 Lancasters, 216 Halifaxes and 18 Mosquitos. 44 Lancasters were lost in the raid. One of the crew members, Ron McAllister survived as a prisoner of war.
Transport, a group of three to J.C. Kerkham Transport Medal 1899-1902 with China 1900 clasp (to J.C. Kerkham), British War Medal (to Lt.Commr. J.C.Kerkham R.N.R.) and RoyalNaval Reserve Decoration George V, this with hallmarks for London, 1916, first two GVF cleaned, last about EF, on a mounting bar for wearing. The Transport medal was the last of the medals associated with the major conflicts of the 19th Century , and was awarded to officers of the merchant vessels used to carry troops and supplies to the wars in China and South Africa. The medal was discontinued on 4/8/2014 on the outbreak of World War I. Only 322 medals were awarded with the China clasp
World War IMilitary Medal- For Bravery in the Field, group of 4 awarded to 7268 Sjt. J.Donaldson 8/E. Lanc : R, with World War I War Medal (to C.Sjt. J. Donaldson) , Victory Medal (to C.Sjt. J. Donaldson) and 1914-15 Star (to C.Q.M. Sjt. J. Donaldson) , the first NEF with some surface dirt, others NEF to EF
World War I War Medal, World War I Victory Medal, ArmyLong Service and Good Conduct Medal, and Army Meritorious Service Medal George VI issue, awarded to Captain and Quartermaster A. Blythen, CheshireRegiment, NEF to EF cleaned, Andrew Blythen was born 11/11/1865 at Wrexham, He served 24 years with the Cheshire Regiment and was discharged for pension 4/4/1909. When World War I broke out he offered his services, and first saw service with the 8th Bn. Cheshire Regiment as shown on the 1918 Army list. The 1919 list shows him as a Captain employed with Dispersal Unit on the Territorial Force General List. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by Army Order 217 in 1939. Comes with copies of service papers, and Army List pages
World War IIDefence medal, and Fire BrigadeLong Service Medal, National Fire Brigades Association Long Service Medal, in bronze, with Ten Years clasp, a pair awarded to Ldg. Fireman Sidney C. Barrett, the second impressed with 16214 on the edge, each with ribbons, mounted on board, VF to EF, comes with photo of Sidney Charles Barrett and copy of family tree
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