Thomas Attwood, Founder of the Political Union, Parliamentary Reform 1832 41mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, BHM 1563, Good Fine, holed for suspension, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Bird and Tree Day Prize medal 38mm in white metal VF
Death of the Reverend Rowland Hill 1833 44mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse Draped bust of Rowland Hill in ecclesiastical vestments, bare-headed, three quarters facing, REVd. ROWLAND HILL M.A. BORN AUGUST 23 1744. DIED APRIL 11 1833. Reverse: Inscription within a circle formed by a snake swallowing it's own tail A GOOD MAN, FULL OF THE HOLY GHOST AND OF FAITH. Around: BORN AT HAWKSTONE SALOP. 49 YEARS MINISTER OF SURRY CHAPEL, 32.58 grammes, BHM 1650, EF with some contact marks
Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society 1833 45mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Bust left draped JAMES WATT, Reverse: ROYAL CORNWALL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY INSTITUTED 1833 SECOND CLASS, Edge: AWARDED FOR UNIVERSAL WATER PURIFIER 1867. 47.39 grammes, Eimer 1272, VF/About VF with some contact marks. Note: Several societies and Technical Schools used the portrait of James Watt on their medals
Sir Ronald Crauford Ferguson 1833 49mm diameter in copper, by W. Bain, Obverse: Head of Sir Ronald Ferguson right, Reverse: TO GENERAL SIR R.C. FERGUSON K.C.B. M.P. MDCCCXXXIII -W.Bain. Within a closed wreath, LET GRATEFUL ART RECORD THE PTRIOT'S NAME, 48.72 grammes, BHM 1650, Eimer 1268, About EF/EF with some contact marks and small rim nicks
The Polish Association 1833 41mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Polonia and Britannia standing, POLAND THOU ART NOT LOST, Reverse: Inscription within an open wreath, THE / POLISH / ASSOCIATION / OF / GREAT BRITAIN / TO / UNHAPPY HEROIC / POLAND / 1833, 23.69 grammes, BHM 1654, Eimer 1267, GF with some spots and surface marks
Birmingham Musical Festival 1834 49mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday Obverse: View of the Town Hall, In Exergue: EXTREME LENGTH 166 FEET, / WIDTH 104 FEET COMMA, HEIGHT 83 FEET, / FIRST / MUSICAL FESTIVAL / OCT. 1834, Reverse: Interior of the Town Hall INTERIOR VIEW OF THE HALL In Exergue: LENGTH 140 FEET / BREADTH 65 FEET / HEIGHT 65 FEET, BHM 1675, 46.83 grammes, NEF
Foundation of the City of London School 1834 58mm diameter in copper by B. Wyon, Obverse: A view of the west front of the school. CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL. Exergue: FOUNDED BY THE CORPORATION 1834. Reverse: Knowledge seated, instructing a youth standing, leaning against a tablet inscribed JOHN CARPENTER 1447.. Arms of the City, above. FOR THE RELIGIOUS & VIRTUOUS EDUCATION OF BOYS & THEIR INSTRUCTION IN LITERATURE & USEFUL KNOWLEDGE. 78.18 grammes, BHM 1680, Eimer 1279, EF with some small spots
Tercentenary of the Publication of the First English Bible 1835, 44mm diameter in bronze by J. Davis, Obverse: Draped bust of Miles Coverdale three-quarters right MYLES COVERDALE BISHOP OF EXETER, Reverse: Inscription in 13 lines TO / COMMEMORATE / THAT / GLORIOUS EVENT / THE PUBLICATION OF THE / FIRST ENGLISH BIBLE / BY / MYLES COVERDALE / OCTr. 4th 1535 / AND OF THE THIRD CENTENARY / OF THE / PROTESTANT REFORMATION / CELEBRATED / OCTr. 4th. 1835, BHM 1691, 40.25 grammes, VF the obverse with some spots
Free Grammar School Birmingham Present Edifice erected 1836 52mm diameter in bronze, by C.F. Carter, manufactured by J. Davis, Obverse Bust of Edward VI almost full face EDWARDUS VI LAUS DEO Reverse: View of the building FREE GRAMMAR SCHOOL BIRMINGHAM. FOUNDED BY KING EDWARD VI A.D 1552 REBUILT 1707. PRESENT EDIFICE ERECTED 1836 REV.FRANCIS JEUNE D.C.L. REV. SYDNEY GEDGE M.A.MASTERS C.BARRY ARCHITECT in 6 lines, 59.85 grammes, BHM 1709, A/UNC toned
Death of William IV 1837 38mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bare head right, WILLIAM IV . KING OF GREAT BRITAIN BORN AUG. 21 1765, Reverse: A funerary urn and palm branch on a plinth inscribed 'Died June 20 1837' Around: MARRIED JULY 11 1818 ACCESSION JUNE 26 1830 CROWNED SEP 8 1831, 17.57 grammes, BHM 1720, EF with some contact marks and edge nicks
Sir Robert Peel Elected Rector of Glasgow University 1837 46mm diameter in copper, by J. Ottley, Obverse: Draped bust of Sir Robert Peel, bare head, facing, three-quarters right, THE Rt. HONble. SIR ROBERT PEEL BARt. M.P. Below: INSTALLED LORD RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW JANy.11 1837., Reverse: Arms and insignia of the University within a wreath ENTERTAINED AT A PUBLIC DINNER IN GLASGOW BY UPWARDS OF 3000 CITIZENS. 43.91 grammes, BHM 1749, Eimer 1291, minor touches of surface residue, EF with some small edge nicks
Coronation of Queen Victoria (3) 45mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bare head of the Queen left, VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN BORN MAY 24 1819., Reverse: Britannia, Scotia, Victory and Hibernia with outstretched arms crowning Queen Victoria seated facing. LONG LIVE THE QUEEN. Exergue: CORONATION JUNE 28. 1838, 31.23g, BHM 1822, GVF with uneven surfaces, pierced for suspension, 46mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: Diademed head left, Above: VICTORIA. Around: ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE.20 1837 IN THE 19. YEAR OF HER AGE, Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned with her right foot resting on the British lion. Commerce, Britannia, Justice and Plenty around. Above: CORONATION, Exergue: AT WESTMINSTER JUNE 28th 1838, 30.15 grammes, BHM 1842, NEF pierced for suspension, 35mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: Diademed head left, Above: VICTORIA. Around: ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE.20 1837 IN THE 19. YEAR OF HER AGE, Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned with her right foot resting on the British lion. Commerce, Britannia, Justice and Plenty around. Above: CORONATION, Exergue: AT WESTMINSTER JUNE 28. 1838, 12.19 grammes, BHM 1842, NEF with a spot on the Queen's hair, struck from rusty dies
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 36mm diameter in copper by B. Pistrucci, The Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse Bust left draped and wearing a bandeau. VICTORIA. D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F.D. Reverse Victoria enthroned left, receives a crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM Exergue. INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII, 25.33 grammes, BHM 1801, Eimer 1315, UNC with minor handling marks, seldom seen in this high grade
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 36mm diameter in silver by B.Pistrucci, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left, draped and wearing a bandeau VICTORIA D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F.D. Reverse: Victoria enthroned left, receives a crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM, In Exergue: INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII,19.40 grammes, Eimer 1315, BHM 1801, NEF toned, the obverse with signs of minor repair with some scratches in the field
Medals (3) Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 76mm diameter in oxidised White Metal by F.Bowcher/Spink & Son, Obverse: Crowned, laureate, veiled and draped bust left, VICTORIA . DEI . GRA : BRITT : REGINA . FID : DEF : IND : IMP MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters above THE BRITISH EMPIRE within rays. A.D. 1897. Below: Clasped hands in cruciform within a circle, dividing PEACE/LOVE/AND/UNION within sprays. Around: Names of British Territories on 55 shields in two concentric circles, 133.20 grammes, GVF with some scratches and an edge knock, Queen Victoria Coronation 1838 48mm diameter in white metal by J. Davis Obverse: Bare head of Queen Victoria left, with hair in chignon HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY VICTORIA, Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned on decorated plinth, Scotia, Hibernia and Britannia around, BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20 1837 CROWNED JUNE 26 1838 34.10 grammes, VF, the reverse rim with some corrosion, holed, The Duke of Cambridge Visit to Birmingham 1857 55mm diameter in bronze by J.Moore, Obverse: Bust left, draped GENERAL H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE, K.G., K.P., G.C.B., G.C.M.G, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, Reverse: Text in 19 lines: STRUCK AT THE WORKS OF G.R. COLLIS / TO / COMMEMORATE / THE AUSPICIOUS VISIT / OF / HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE / TO THE TOWN OF / BIRMINGHAM / ON THE OCCASION OF / THE OPENING OF / CALTHORPE PARK / A PLACE OF RECREATION FOR / THE PEOPLE / BY INVITATION OF / JOHN RATCLIFFE ESQr. / MAYOR / JUNE 1st. / 1857., 82.20 grammes, BHM 2594, VF with some spots and light surface marks
Return of the Conservative M.P.'s for Shropshire 1841, 57mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: A sword, sceptre and crown upon a cushion, and a ribbon GOD SAVE THE QUEEN, within a wreath inscribed CLIVE GORE D'ISRAELI BOTFIELD PIGOT GASKELL FORESTER WHITMORE ACKERS TOMLINE DARLINGTON HILL on the leaves, FESTIVAL AT SHREWSBURY TO CELEBRATE THE RETURN TO PARLIAMENT OF THE XII CONSERVATIVE MEMBERS FORS SHROPSHIRE NOVEMBER 12 1841. EARL OF POWIS PRESIDENT. Reverse: View of the Wrekin and surrounding landscape. ALL FRIENDS ROUND THE WREKIN, Edge: I.T.SMITHEMON EDWARDESESQ. FROM THE EARL OF POWIS, 65.90 grammes, Eimer 1358, EF
Foundation of the New Royal Exchange 1842 44mm diameter in copper, by W. Wyon, Obverse: Diademed head of the Queen left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUMREGINA F:D:, Reverse: Legend in 10 lines: IN COMMEMORATION / OF LAYING THE FIRST STONE / BY / H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT / CONSORT OF / H:M: QUEEN VICTORIA / 17 JANUARY 1842 / IN THE FIFTH YEAR / OF HER REIGN, 44.31 grammes, BHM 2078, some residual dirt in the lettering and in the Queen's crown, VF with an edge knock
Foundation of the New Royal Exchange 1842 54mm diameter in white metal by J. Davis, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819 ALBERT BORN AUGt. 26th. 1819, Reverse: Façade of a Building NEW ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON. Exergue: FIRST STONE LAID BY / H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT / IN THE 5th. YEAR OF THE REIGN OF / H.M.G.M VICTORIA / JANy. 17. 1842, 50.63 grammes, BHM 2072, EF and lustrous
Opening of Liverpool Collegiate Institution 1843 53mm diameter in White Metal by T. Ottley, Obverse: Façade of the college COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION LIVERPOOL, Exergue: ESTABLISHED M.DCCC.XLIII FR SOUND LEARNING & / RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, Reverse: Legend in 8 lines THE FOUNDATION STONE OF / THIS INSTITUTION WAS LAID BY / THE RIGHT HON le. LORD STANLEY M.P. / THE PATRON / OCTOBER 22nd. 1840 / IT WAS OPENED JANury 6TH 1843 / IN THE 6th YEAR OF THE REIGN OF / HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA / A bishop's mitre above, Arms of the college below, 49.71 grammes, BHM 2122, EF with some contact marks
Opening of the Thames Tunnel 1843 Obverse: Detailed view of the new Thames Tunnel, staircase to right, In Exergue: THAMES TUNNEL 1200FT 18 YEARS BUILDING COST £416,000OPEND MAR 23 1843, Reverse: W. GRIFFIN CORNHILL, LONDON SILVERSMITH JEWELLER AMND MEDALLIST25 CHANGE ALLEY, Withers TB3/3032 AU/GEF with traces of lustre
Visit of Czar Nicholas I to England 1844 51mm diameter in silver by L.Wyon, Obverse: Bust right NICHOLAUS . I . TOTIUS . ROSSIAE . IMPERATOR., Reverse: Legend in 7 lines NICOLAUS I / TOTIUS ROSSIAE / IMPERATOR / REGINAE BRITANNIARUM / AMICUS ET HOSPES / 1844. BHM (bronze) 2151, Eimer 1386, UNC white toned, in a lunette-style holder, the glass over the obverse removed, boxed, Very Rare. BHM lists only the bronze medal, with a footnote: 'In a note of the Private medals Struck by the engravers of the Mint' in the public record (P.R.O. MINT 3/25) it is recorded that on 24 July 1844, Wyon was authorised to strike 15 medals 'for the Emperor of Russia'. Presumably this is the piece referred to in this memo. A further 12 were struck on 13 September 1845 and two more struck on 7 October 1846. We note that the silver medal is listed at £1500 in VF and £2700 in EF by Eimer
Prince Albert Installed as Chancellor of Cambridge University 1847 44mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left, in academicals, PRINCEPS CELSISSIMUS ALBERTUS ACAD: CANTAB: CANCELL 1847, Reverse: Interior view of the Senate House, winged figure holding laurel wreath and palm branch above, Exergue: DEUM TIMETO : REGEM HONORATO : / VIRTUTEM COLITO : / DISCIPLINIS BONIS / OPERAM DATO 37.96 grammes, BHM 2261, GEF and lustrous, listed as Rare by BHM
Battle of Waterloo a Uniface Electrotype c.1849, by B. Pistrucci, 140mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Busts lefts conjoined, laureate and draped busts left of the Prince Regent, Francis II of Austria, Alexander I of Russia and Frederick William III of Prussia. In wide border around, allegorical and mythological allusions to the Treaty of Peace which resulted from the battle of Waterloo, in a contemporary frame, frame and medal 211mm x 206mm, 758g [incl. frame] (BHM 870; Eimer 57), VF with some dark spots in places
Foundation of the Royal Victoria Patriotic Asylum 1857, 46mm diameter, silvered, by W.J. Taylor, Obverse: Crowned, draped 'Gothic' style bust of Queen Victoria, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: Inscription within roseate border, ROYAL / VICTORIA / PATRIOTIC / ASYLUM. , around: FIRST STONE LAID BY HER MAJESTY I JULY MDCCCLVII, BHM 2611, 46.60 grammes, EF cleaned, with suspension attached, rated RR by BHM
Inigo Jones Laudatory Medal 1849 54mm diameter in copper by C.F. Carter, Obverse: Bust of Inigo Jones draped left, with cap and long hair, INIGO JONES, Reverse: Façade of the Banqueting House, Whitehall, Exergue: BANQUETING HOUSE / WHITEHALL / 1616. 83.88 grammes, BHM 2348, Eimer 1437, EF with some small spots
Millenary of the Death of King Alfred 1849 35mm diameter in White Metal by W.Taylor, Obverse: Crown and draped bust right ÆLFRED vertically in the field before the bust, Reverse: Conjoined shields within an open wreath. Below: ANGLO SAXONS, Above: Inscription within another open wreath ALFRED JUBILEE 1000 YEARS 1849 in four lines, 14.46 grammes, BHM 2345, EF and lustrous with some rim nicks
Opening of the Coal Exchange 1849 27mm diameter in White metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Crowned Gothic style portrait of the Queen left H.M.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA, on surrounding wide border : BORN MAY 24th 1819 CROWNED JUNE 28 1838. MARRIED FEB : 10 1840, Reverse: View of the building THE NEW COAL MARKET, LONDON, Exergue: OPENED BY HER MAJESTY OCT. 30 1849, 6.14 grammes, BHM 2356, NEF with some rim nicks
Britannia Tubular Bridge 1850 64mm diameter in white metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Bridge spanning the Menai Strait, beyond - Telford's previous suspension bridge, In Exergur: THE MENAI SUSPENSION and BRITANNIA TUBULAR BRIDGES, Reverse: Details of the bridge in a 16-line inscription divided into two vertical sections, Eimer 1440, 113.88 grammes, GVF with some thin scratches, London Bridge Opened 1831 27mm diameter in white metal by B.Wyon Obverse: City of London shield, Reverse: LONDON BRIDGE COMMENCED 15. JUNE 1825, OPENED 1. AUGUST 1831 Eimer 1247, 6.96 grammes, VF
Death of Sir Robert Peel 1850 39mm diameter in White metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Draped bust of Sir Robert Peel facing, three-quarters right, THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR ROBERT PEEL : BARONET Reverse: BORN / FEBy 5th 1788 / DIED / JULY 2nd 1850 within a wreath BELOVED . REVERED . LAMENTED, 13.57 grammes, BHM 2396, EF and lustrous with some contact marks
France - Queen Louise of Lorraine undated (1579) 43mm diameter in bronze by Claude de Henry, Obverse Bust left LODOICA . LOTARÆNA . REGINA . FRANC, Reverse: Henri III (Alexander) crossing the Tigris on horseback galloping left, IMAGO . TALIS . ALEXANDRI . TIGRIN . SVPERANTIS, 35.38 grammes, possibly a 19th Century restrike, GVF with a thin scratch in the reverse field
Diedrich Uhlhorn's Coining Press 1851 37mm diameter in silvered bronze, by D.Uhlhorn? Obverse: A coining machine press, COINING PRESS INVENTED 1817. AND MADE BY D. UHLHORN AT GRAVENBROICH . Exergue: NEAR COLOGNE ON THE RHINE. Reverse: EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS 1851 LONDON within a wreath, Edge: MAY INDUSTRY BE CROWNED WITH SUCCESS 23.43 grammes, BHM 2471, Eimer 1464, EF with a small edge nick
International Exhibition 1851 52mm diameter in White metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Conjoined busts left QUEEN VICTORIA & PRINCE ALBERT. Within an ornate border, Reverse: View of the building THE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION / LONDON 1851 /Exergue: PROPOSED BY H. R. H. PRINCE ALBERT, / DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ. F. L. S., / ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSON & CO., / LENGTH 1848 FEET, WIDTH 456 FEET, / HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, / HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET, / GLAZED SURFACE 900.000 SUP FEET, / OCCUPIES 18 ACRES / OF GROUND, / ESTIMATED VALUE £150.000, 38.43 grammes, BHM 2419, GVF with a rim nick
The Great Exhibition 1851, 52mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Crowned Gothic head of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN within a wide border of shamrocks, thistles, roses, laurel and oak, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, THE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION LONDON 1851. In Exergue: PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT. / DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ. F.L.S. / ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSON & Co. / LENGTH 1848 FEET, WIDTH 456 FEET, / HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, / HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET, / GLAZED SURFACE 900,000 SUP. FEET / OCCUPIES 18 ACRES / OF GROUND / ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000, 39.41 grammes, BHM 2420, About EF with some contact marks and small tone spots
Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 39mm diameter in White metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Uniformed Bust left ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Crossed flags inscribes ASSAYE and WATERLOO entwined with a wreath. Above: A star and inscription BORN MAY 1 1769 DIED SEP. 14. 1852, HE SUBDUED INDIA AND LIBERATED EUROPE, 14.97 grammes, BHM 2479, About EF with some contact marks
Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 42mm diameter in White Metal , unsigned, Obverse: Head right, FIELD MARSHAL ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON K.G., Reverse: Equestrian Statue of the Duke of Wellington, with inscription on pedestal: BORN / MAY 1. 1769 / DIED SEP. 14 .1852 / Below: ERECTED / JUNE 18 1844. Around: THE WELLINGTON STATUE IN FRONT OF THE ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON, 18.66 grammes, BHM 2493, GVF with some surface marks and hairlines
Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 48mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Uniformed bust of The Duke of Wellington left, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: A Corinthian helmet on a shield crossed with lance and sword within an open wreath. Above: a ribbon inscribed RODRIGO BADAJOZ, Below ALMEIRA, Around: BORN MAY 1st. 1769 DIED SEPr.14th 1852, 29.98 grammes, BHM 2477, NEF with some contact marks, and signs of die rust, pierced for suspension, listed as RR by BHM.
Duke of Wellington Calendar medal 1853 41mm diameter in White metal by E. Moses & Son, Obverse: Duke of Wellington left, PRESENTED BY WELLINGTON, BIRN MAY 1st 1769 DIED SEPr.14th 1852, Reverse a calendar showing all the Sundays in 1853, 16 grammes, GVF with some flaking to the edge
Battle of Inkerman 1854 41mm diameter in White metal by Messrs. J. Pinches, Obverse: fierce bayonet engagement, INKERMANN, Reverse: RL. ARTILLERY. RL. ENGINEERS. NOVR 5 1854 upon a central shield, Around, six compartments naming the participating regiments, the divisions of which are identified, on a continuous ribbon, 1ST DIVISION, 2ND DIVISION. 3RD DIVISION, 4TH DIVISION, 5TH DIVISION, and LT. CAVALRY, BHM 2541, Eimer 1492, 18.15 grammes, EF an lustrous
John Flaxman Laudatory Medal 1854 55mm diameter in copper by H. Weigall, Obverse: Bust of John Flaxman left, FLAXMAN, Reverse: Mercury supporting Pandora, flying left, Edge: ART-UNION OF LONDON 1854, 89.37 grammes, BHM 2530, Eimer 1479, EF with minor contact marks
Sir John Vanburgh Laudatory Medal 1855 55mm diameter in copper by B. Wyon, Obverse Draped bust of Sir John Vanburgh three quarter facing. SIR JOHN VANBURGH, Reverse: Façade of the central block of Blenheim Palace, Exergue: BLENHEIM, Edge: ART-UNION OF LONDON 1855, 101 grammes, BHM 2572, Eimer 1500, EF with and edge nick and some minor contact marks
Visit of Napoleon III to England 1855, 39mm diameter in White metal, bt Allen & Moore, Obverse: Fame, standing on lion's head, supporting oval medallions with portraits of Napoleon III and Queen Victoria, shields below, Reverse: Crossed flags with oak and palm. THE VISIT OF THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON III to QUEEN VICTORIA 1 APRIL 1855, 15.49 grammes, BHM 2563, About EF, gilded
Visit of Napoleon III to England 1855, 39mm diameter in White metal, by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Fame, standing on lion's head, supporting oval medallions with portraits of Napoleon III and Queen Victoria, shields below, Reverse: Crossed flags with oak and palm. THE VISIT OF THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON III TO QUEEN VICTORIA 1. APRIL 1855 15.91 grammes, BHM 2563, VF
Treaty of Paris 1856 41mm diameter in White Metal, by Messrs. Pinches, Obverse: MARCH 30TH 1856 within a closed wreath, upon which are the shields of the four allies Britain, Austria, France and Turkey. PEACE WITH RUSSIA AND THE ALLIED POWERS SIGNED AT PARIS, Reverse: An altar engraved with a caduceus, A Holy Dove deposits an olive branch on the altar, a cornucopia inscribed PEACE PLENTY either side of the altar emptying contents. In Exergue: PEACE COMMERCE AND FRIENDSHIP WITH ALL NATIONS in three lines, 20.54 grammes, BHM 2580, GVF with an edge nick and minor contact marks
Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 41mm diameter in White metal by Messrs. Pinches, Obverse: Three muses seated surrounded by various objects symbolising the subject of the exhibition, Reverse: legend in 8 lines: EXHIBITION OF / ART TREASURES / OF THE / UNITED KINGDOM / OPENED AT MANCHESTER / BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / PRINCE ALBERT / MAY 5TH 1857., 19.37 grammes, BHM 2606, GEF and lustrous
George Frederick Handel - Centenary of His Death 1859, 51mm diameter in copper by W.J. Taylor, Obverse: Draped Bust of George Frederick Handel wearing cap left, GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL, Reverse: CENTENARY COMMEMORATION CRYSTAL PALACE MDCCCLIX, Awarded to W. THEOBALD, Performer, BHM 2656, Eimer 1527, 71.28 grammes, GVF with some contact marks, Crystal Palace Handel Festival 1857 42mm diameter in copper Awarded to E. MOSS Performer, BHM 597, 35.99 grammes, GVF with traces of light smoothing in the fields, along with Prize medal 61mm diameter in bronze, by Elkington, EXHIBITION OF APPLIANCES FOR THE ECONOMY OF LABOUR . MANCHESTER . Awarded to J.D.Ashworth - Consolidated Emery Wheels 1875, 108.60 grammes, NEF, come in contemporary case
Marriage of the Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 39mm diameter in White metal by J. Hinks, Obverse: Conjoined draped busts of Prince Frederick William and Princess Victoria left, he bare headed, she wearing a chaplet of roses THE PRINCE OF PRUSSIA & THE PRINCESS ROYAL OF ENGLAND, Reverse: Conjoined shields of England and Prussia. MARRIED JANy 25 1858 below, all within a wreath, 17.14 grammes, BHM 2622, NEF with some contact marks
Centenary of the Death of George Frederick Handel 1859 51mm diameter in copper, by W.J.Taylor, Obverse: Draped bust of George Frederick Handel left, GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL, Reverse: Inscription within a closed wreath CENTENARY COMMEMORATION CRYSTAL PALACE MDCCCLIX in four lines, Edge: J.R. ABBOTT PERFORMER, 77.20 grammes, BHM 2656, Eimer 1527, GEF with an edge bruise
George Frederick Handel - Centenary of His Death 1859, 51mm diameter by W.J. Taylor, Obverse: Draped Bust of George Frederick Handel wearing cap left, GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL, Reverse: CENTENARY COMMEMORATION CRYSTAL PALACE MDCCCLIX, Awarded to J.N. Harrison Esq. President S.H.S, BHM 2656, Eimer 1527, 71.28 grammes, Toned UNC with a small spot on the reverse, in fitted named case
National Rifle Association 1860 48mm diameter in silver by G.G. Adams, Obverse: Inscription within a wreath: THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION 1860 in four lines, Reverse: An archer and a rifleman standing side by side, dates 1300 1500 and 1860 either side, In Exergue: SIT PERPETUUM, 53.76 grammes, BHM 2682, Eimer 1542, VF once gilded, with many surface scratches
Sir Thomas Lawrence - Art Union of London 1860 55mm diameter in bronze by G.G. Adams, Obverse: Bare head of Sir Thomas Lawrence left, LAWRENCE, Reverse: Figure of the Duke of Wellington standing, wearing a cloak and holding a telescope, from a painting by Lawrence, ART UNION OF LONDON 1860, BHM 2676, Eimer 1539, 94.52 grammes, UNC with reflective fields
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