Joaquim Arcoverde de Albuquerque Cavalcanti (January 17, 1850 – April 18, 1930) spectacular 8 ounces gold medal 1906, Arcoverde was the first Cardinal to be born in Latin America. He was known as "Cardeal Arcoverde". Only three of these medals were struck one for The Pope in The Vatican, one for Cardinal Arcoverde and this one which was given to President Rodrigues Alves President of Brazil 1902 -1906. Choice MS65 graded and encapsulated by NGC and attributed by them with the provenance of Alves. So exceptionally rare and desirable in many respects the Papal and Catholic significance, the Latin American significance the spectacular size (8 oz gold) and design, and thought to be the only one available to commerce so unique to the general collectors market. Ex Heritage April 2015 Lot 29441 realised $17,037.50
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria Obv left facing bust crowned, laureate, veiled and draped IN COMMEMORATIONEM ANNI REGNI LX in the field, Rev Royal Arms in the centre THE BRITISH EMPIRE 1897, PEACE LOVE AND UNION, the impressive 76mm in gold (5 ounces) Eimer 1816 EF and exceptionally pleasing in this large gold format, and seldom offered
St. George and the Dragon 2010/2011 by Gordon Summers, 10oz. of .999 gold, in the impressive Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, number 24 of just 25 pieces issued
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in gold, by G.W. de Saulles, after T. Brock/W.Wyon the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, 90.56 grammes, UNC or near so, the obverse with some thin scratches on the portrait, the matt finish fields with signs of die polishing, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the large Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in Gold, weight 94.98 grammes, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, Choice UNC with the odd tiny edge nicks, desirable in high grade, these large Royal Mint issues now very sought after, in the official red Royal Mint box of issue.
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the large Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in Gold, weight 88.72 grammes, Eimer 1817a, UNC with two small contact marks on the obverse otherwise choice, very desirable and difficult to find this nice, these large Royal Mint issues now very sought after, in the official red Royal Mint box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 56mm diameter in gold, The Official Royal Mint issue by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 93.2 grammes, About EF with some contact mark and an edge nick, in the original Royal Mint box
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the large Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in Gold, weight 90.59 grammes, Eimer 1817a, Choice UNC desirable thus, these large Royal Mint issues now very sought after, in the official red Royal Mint box of issue. Eimer shows a mintage of just 3725 medals minted
The Royal Family Cameo Collection a 6-piece set in Gold by John Pinches Medallists Ltd. Depicting the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward each on a oval cameo, the portrait without legend on the obverse, with their Royal Titles on the reverse, as well as the Assay marks. nFDC with a few light contact marks. Total weight 474.5 grammes of 22 carat gold, housed in a front-folding red box with oval blue felt inlay, with accompanying booklet, impressive and rare certainly the first set we have seen
Ireland - Republic Padraig H. Pearse 1879-1916 boxed commemorative medal two piece set (50mm and 36mm diameters) in 22 carat gold by Paul Vincze 1966, 1916 - 1966 50 years anniversary of Easter Rising PADRAIG H PEARCE 1879 - 1916 surrounding right facing portrait obverse WE PLEDGE OUR LIVES AND THE LIVES OF OUR COMRADES IN ARMS TO THE CUASE OF ITS FREEDOM OF ITS WELFARE AND OF ITS EXALTATION AMONG THE NATIONS reverse above two figures holding flags, total weight 189 grams so over 5 1/2 ounces pure gold content so the gold value alone in the region of £6,000 but rare as medals especially this large double gold issue, we were unable to find any previous sales results for this rare two coin set. Choice Unc in the two coin green display box with 1916 - 1966 in gold on the lid. Paul Vincze also designed coins and is responsible for designs on coins from The Channel Islands, Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Nigeria and more
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the large Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in 24 carat Gold, weight 95.12 grammes, Eimer 1817a, About EF with light contact marks and minor edge nicks, always a desirable type, in the official red Royal Mint box of issue. Eimer shows a mintage of just 3725 medals minted
Kings and Queens of England a rare 43 miniature medal set in 22 carat gold, each piece depicting a monarch's portrait with shield in garter reverse and each piece individually hallmarked as 22 carat gold on the rim and weighing 3.12 grams, Unc and displayed in a presentation box (contains 3.95 ounces of pure gold)
Westminster Abbey 900 Years 58mm 22 carat gold issues certificate number 582 of 900 Unc in the blue presentation case, impressive design with Westminster Abbey obverse and a montage of monarch's busts reverse
A Royal SocietyGeorge VI medal 1945 by Royal Mint, 73mm diameter in 9 carat gold and weighing 298.18 grammes, UNC and lustrous, presented to Dr Edward James Salisbury C.B.E. FRS, in original red leather presentation box, along with the original red leather folio containing an approval letter dated 9th November 1945 on Buckingham Palace notepaper, signed by the Keeper of the Privy Purse, also a CBE confirmation letter with handwritten signature George R I, Dr Edward Salisbury's doctorate certificate from the University of Glasgow and an Honorary Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Gardeners of London certificate dated 19th November 1951, at the time the Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a most interesting group of related paperwork honouring Dr. Salisbury's achievements
25th Anniversary of Dunkirk 1940 two medal set comprising 66mm diameter in 22 carat gold 106 grammes and 32mm diameter in 22 carat gold 17 gramms by G.Colley for and on behalf of Slade, Hampton & Sons Ltd. Obverse Churchill three-quarters left WE SHALL NEVER SURRENDER, Reverse Battle scene on the beach, UNC and retaining prooflike mint brilliance with some light hairlines, in the blue box of issue with certificate
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the large Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in Gold, weight 90.59 grammes, Eimer 1817a, Choice UNC desirable thus, these large Royal Mint issues now very sought after, in the official red Royal Mint box of issue. Eimer shows a mintage of just 3725 medals minted
A Royal SocietyGeorge VI medal 1945 by Royal Mint, 73mm diameter in carat gold and weighing 298.18 grammes, UNC and lustrous, presented to Dr Edward James Salisbury C.B.E. FRS, in original red leather presentation box, along with the original red leather folio containing an approval letter dated 9th November 1945 on Buckingham Palace notepaper, signed by the Keeper of the Privy Purse, also a CBE confirmation letter with handwritten signature George R I, Dr Edward Salisbury's doctorate certificate from the University of Glasgow and an Honorary Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Gardeners of London certificate dated 19th November 1951, at the time the Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a most interesting group of related paperwork honouring Dr. Salisbury's achievements
Waterloo Medal 1815 (Ralph Surtis 73rd Reg. Foot). Original claw, toned, GVF with small edge knock on reverse. Sold with copied P.R.O. service papers which show that Ralph Surtis, aged 26, 2nd Batt., 73rd Foot received a gun shot wound in the right ankle at Waterloo. Waterloo Medals to The 73rd (Black Watch) are one of the most desirable to collect.
Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in gold Eimer 2046a by P.Metcalfe, The official Royal Mint issue, Lustrous UNC with some hairlines, retaining considerable original mint brilliance in the original red box of issue
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
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the Official Royal Mint issues, a 5-medal set comprising the 56mm diameter medal in Gold, Silver and Bronze, as well as the 25mm diameter medals in Gold and Silver GEF to UNC desirable thus and in a 5-piece red presentation case, this in good condition, these medals never previously seen in this configuration
Westminster Abbey 900th Anniversary 1065 to 1965 57mm diameter in gold Royal Mint issue and in their blue presentation box of issue with certificate signed by the Dean of Westminster 1965 Reverse a view of the Abbey obverse group of monarchs with Edward The Confessor at centre others include Henry III, Elizabeth I and Henry Purcel famous composer Unc as issued and pleasing in this large gold format Eimer 2107
Sir WinstonChurchill 1874-1965 in gold (22 carat) 2 the impressive 2 inches diameter by John Pinches facing bust of the man obverse shield with Coat of Arms reverse Unc in the John Pinches presentation box with certificate 138 of 500
USA The Franklin Mint Presidential Ingot Collection a 37-piece set in silver (issued 1972-1974) each ingot around 325 grammes, comprising the 36 pieces in the presentation box as well as the Gerald Ford Ingot current at the time of minting FDC as issued, according to sources on the internet only 906 sets were issued
Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in gold Eimer 1922a by B.Mackennal, The Official Royal Mint issue matt finish UNC and superb in the original red box of issue, we note an example similar to this without the box recently realised $6500 hammer price (£4310 at the time of writing) in a US auction
Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in gold Eimer 2046a by P.Metcalfe, The official Royal Mint issue, Lustrous UNC with some hairlines, in the original red box of issue, we note a similar example without the box recently realised $7250 hammer price (£4805 at the time of writing) in a US auction
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in gold an unfinished pattern of the Official Royal Mint issue by B.Pistrucci (Eimer 1146a), of similar style design. Obverse: Bust Left Laureate, GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse: George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE. ANIMO PATERNO, the pattern however with differing reverse exergue legend thus: INAUGURATUS/ DIE. /ANNO MDCCC in three lines. The B.P initials on the right of the exergual line have the following stop approximately 0.75mm from it's extreme right edge, whereas on the standard Royal Mint issue the stop following the initials is around 1.5mm from the extreme right edge. Weight 33.00 grammes. GVF with some contact marks and edge nicks. We note an example of this rare pattern exists in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fifth Avenue, New York. Our research has only uncovered the Metropolitan Museum example as well as the medal offered. See also the Gold Coronation of George IV Official Royal Mint issue 1821 medal also offered in this sale
USA The Union Fire Insurance Company of London, merger with the Victoria Insurance Company of New York 1896, 38mm diameter, 26.45 grammes af 18 carat gold, Obverse: bust left, laureate, crowned and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS, in the fields TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, Reverse: A shield with four clasped hands upon it flanked by the Union Jack and USA flags, the American eagle and arrows above, UNION OF LONDON 1714 AND VICTORIA OF NEW YORK 1836 by F.Bowcher, for Spink and Sons. A/UNC with light scratches on the edge where possibly once mounted, the surfaces showing no signs of mounting, Rare, we note a silver example was offered in the Professor Wayne Newman Palmer Collection in a USA auction. No recent auction transactions have been recorded for the gold medal. The present day descendent of these companies is Commercial Union Assurance Company
William IV Coronation Medal 33 mm diameter struck in Gold Eimer 1251 Obverse WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831 Reverse ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT CROWNED SEP:8 1831 The Official Royal Mint Issue UNC in a contemporary round case, very rare in this high grade
Churchill 40th Anniversary 2005 Commemorative Gold Medal an impressive 65mm diameter in 22 ct. gold weighing 292.67 grammes by David Cornell Obverse Churchill Bust facing, with St. Pauls Cathedral in the background 40th ANNIVERSARY 1965-2005 THE END OF THE CHURCHILL ERA, Reverse a rejoicing crowd carrying flags of Great Britain, USA and Australia, nFDC with some light hairlines in the fields, number 8 of just 40 issued
International Health Exhibition 1884 45mm diameter, in gold, by L.C.Wyon (reverse after L.C.Day) 58.17 grammes of 21 carat gold, Eimer 1704, Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria left, diademed and veiled VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: A globe bearing the fruits of the world, flanked by HEALTH holding a serpent, and EDUCATION holding a wreath,. THE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH EXHIBITION. Exergue LONDON 1884. BHM 3175, Eimer 1704, EF/GEF with some contact marks and hairlines, an impressive large gold issue. Around 254 of these medals were struck in gold, 538 in silver and 820 in bronze, and were awarded to exhibitors in various classes
International Health Exhibition 1884 45mm diameter, by L.C.Wyon (reverse after L.C.Day) 59.05 grammes of 21 carat gold, Eimer 1704, Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria left, diademed and veiled VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: A globe bearing the fruits of the world, flanked by HEALTH holding a serpent, and EDUCATION holding a wreath,. THE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH EXHIBITION. Exergue LONDON 1884 GEF with small spots on the reverse below Health, and with two test marks on the edge, no signs of damage to the surfaces. Around 254 of these medals were struck in gold, 538 in silver and 820 in bronze, and were awarded to exhibitors in various classes
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733 58mm diameter in Gold, the official Royal Mint issue. (weight 85.37 grammes) Obverse Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse 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 MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA by J.E.Boehm and F.Leighton NEF with some small rim nicks, comes with a red contemporary Spink and Son box
Churchill 40th Anniversary 2005 Commemorative Gold Medal an impressive 65mm diameter in 22 ct. Gold weighing 292.67 grammes by David Cornell Obverse Churchill Bust facing, with St. Pauls Cathedral in the background 40th ANNIVERSARY 1965-2005 THE END OF THE CHURCHILL ERA, Reverse a rejoicing crowd carrying flags of Great Britain, USA and Australia, nFDC with some light hairlines in the fields, number 21 of just 40 issued
Edward VII Coronation 1902 56mm diameter in gold Eimer 1871 The Official Royal Mint issue by G.W.de Saulles UNC with a couple of scratches on Edward's portrait, in the original red box of issue
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
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in gold, the official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871 UNC and lustrous with a very small test mark on the rim visible under magnification
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the Official Royal Mint issue in .916 Gold 56mm diameter weight 91.57 grammes UNC or very near so, in the red box of issue
Coronation of George VI 1937 32mm diameter in gold by P. Metcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust left crowned and draped, GEORGE VI CROWNED 12 MAY 1937, Reverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, QVEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937, Eimer 2046b, BHM 4314, 23.65 grammes, minor hairlines, otherwise choice with practically full mint lustre, comes in the red Royal Mint dated box of issue, a scarce piece with only 422 issued
Rhodesia Independence Anniversary 1967 Ian Smith Metapos Gold and Silver three coin set by Heritage Pendant Company Bulawo 2 large crown sized medals a gold and a silver 48mm diameter and a smaller gold medal 26mm diameter Prooflike aFDC and cased with certificate (contains 63 grams of 22 carat gold). A rare seldom offered set
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in gold by W.Wyon, Obverse: after F.Chantry, Bust of the King right, with C on truncation WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust of Adelaide right, diademed ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT . CROWNED SEP: 8 1831 Eimer 1251, BHM 1475, The Official Royal Mint issue, 27.54 grammes, EF or near so with some contact marks and rim nicks, Rare and desirable
25th Anniversary of Dunkirk 1940 66mm diameter in 22 carat gold 106.33 grammes by G.Colley for and on behalf of Slade, Hampton & Sons Ltd. Obverse Churchill three-quarters left WE SHALL NEVER SURRENDER, Reverse Battle scene on the beach, UNC and retaining prooflike mint brilliance with some light toning, in the blue box of issue with certificate
Order of the Dogwood - Province of British Columbia, Canada awarded to The Rt.Hon. Sir Robert Bellinger, Lord Mayor of London 1966. 55mm diameter, 101.37 grammes of 10 carat gold, along with 18mm 10 Carat gold miniature. Obverse: The image of the Dogwood flower, Reverse: Provincial Coat of Arms. UNC, inscribed to the recipient in a presentation box, and accompanied by a 10 carat gold miniature similar in design. The predecessor to the Order of the Dogwood, called the Dogwood medallion was created by the provincial government in 1958 to mark the Centennial of the establishment of the Colony of British Columbia. In turn, the Order of the Dogwood was created by Order in Council during a provincial cabinet meeting held at Fort Langley on November 19th 1966 to mark the centennial of the union of the Colony of British Columbia with the Colony of Vancouver Island. At the conclusion of the meeting Lieutenant Governor George Pearkes (who was a future recipient of the honour) gave consent to the creation of the honour, then presented at the Douglas Day dinner that followed. The honour was then presented to the first 5 recipients:- Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Viscount Amory (Governor of the Hudson Bay Company), Sir Robert Bellinger, Clarence Wallace, and Frank Mackenzie Ross. Mackenzie and Ross were present for the ceremony. The Order of the Dogwood was the highest provincial honour until 1989, when it was replaced by the Order of British Columbia. Other recipients of the award include Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, The Princess Royal (Princess Anne), and Princess Alexandra. The last recipient was Terry Fox (Canadian Athlete, humanitarian and cancer research activist) in 1980. Only 13 people have been awarded the Order of the Dogwood, and as the award was replaced in 1989 by the Order of British Columbia, there will be no future recipients. Sir Robert was a controversial London Mayor in 1966-1967 and was a stalwart of the Nation Savings movement. His time as Mayor from 1966-1967 coincided with the HaroldWilson Government which was eager to blame the City for the nation's economic woes. Rather than confine himself to ceremonial duties, Bellinger responded firmly on the City's behalf emphasising it's contributions through invisible earnings. He protested again when the Labour Government in October 1974 decided to abolish the 10 Pence savings stamp. Although the stamps paid no interest and was costly to administer it attracted £120 million a year from schoolchildren, housewives and factory workers. Bellinger hailed it as 'the grass roots of savings activity in this country'. He was appointed one of Her Majesty's lieutenants for the City in 1976, was also a trustee for St. Paul's cathedral and Chairman of the City of London's Freemans school. Bellinger had previously been knighted in 1964 and appointed GBE in 1967 He was Gentleman Usher of the Purple Rod (a role akin to treasurer) of the Order of the British Empire, and also held decorations from Belgium, Greece, Cameroon and Denmark. In his later years, Sir Robert became a director of Arsenal Football Club and was elected life president of the club in 1997. He died in July 2002. A rare opportunity to purchase an award only offered to 13 individuals including many Royal recipients. See also the impressive group of medals also awarded to Sir Robert Bellinger
Resolution and Adventure Medal 1772 43mm diameter off-metal in brass, by Matthew Boulton, John Fothergill and John Westwood (Westwood not credited on the medal) Eimer 744a type a identified by the die flaw in the left of the exergue. Obverse: Bust right laureate GEORGE. III. KING. OF. GR. BRITAIN. FRANCE. AND. IRELAND. ETC. Reverse: Two ships at sea RESOLVTION ADVENTURE, Exergue: SAILED. FROM. ENGLAND MARCH. MDCCCLXXII , Fine or better and bold, missing the swivel mount as originally issued. Examples of the medal were distributed to the inhabitants of the Pacific Islands during the second voyage of mariner and explorer Captain James Cook. The logs of the Resolution and the Adventure record more than 30 places where the distribution took place, and examples mostly appear in a worn and weathered state
VE Day 8th May 1945 65mm in 22 carat gold the impressive 5oz with Britannia reverse 2010 in exergue FDC in Westminster's box with certificate number 10 of an issue limit of just 65 FDC
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in gold by B.Pistrucci Eimer 1146a Obverse Bust left Laureate GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse: George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue: INAUGURATUS/ DIE. JULII. XIX. /ANNO.MDCCCXXI Weight 31.31 grammes. VF/GVF. See also the unfinished pattern example of this medal also offered in this sale.
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in gold by W.Wyon, C on truncation, obverse after F.Chantry, Obverse: bust right, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust right, diademed, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Eimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue, NEF with some contact marks, Rare
George ICoronation 1714 in gold obv laureate armoured and draped bust GEORGIVS D:G MAG BR FR ET HIB REX, Rev King being crowned by Britannia Exergue INAVGVRAT XX OCT MDCCXIIII, Eimer 470 EF with a very minor edge bruise and thin small scratch obverse, rare and seldom offered
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.
USA Silver Ingots (100) each depicting different American banks, 1970 and 1971 Franklin Mint editions each ingot around 65 grammes of sterling silver UNC
Peace of Utrecht 1713 Eimer 460 35mm diameter in gold by J.Croker Obverse Queen Anne left facing bust laureate and draped, Reverse Britannia standing with ships and farming scene behind MDCCXIII in exergue 35mm A/UNC with some contact marks
Kings and Queens of England a rare 44 miniature medal set in 22 carat gold, each piece depicting a monarch's portrait with shield in garter reverse and each piece individually hallmarked as 22 carat gold on the rim and weighing 3.1 grams, Unc and displayed in a presentation box
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
Corporation of London - New Council Chamber, Guildhall London 1884 77mm diameter in bronze Obverse: A detailed interior view of the Council Chamber, flanked by two heraldic panels, THE NEW COUNCIL CHAMBER. GUILDHALL OF LONDON. OPENED 2ND OCTOBER 1884. In Exergue: The City of London shield. Reverse: Londinia standing before the Civic Chair, attended, right, by Mercury and Commerce addressing her Council, standing and seated before her. In Exergue: City Sword and Mace entwined by a ribbon bearing the city motto. Eimer 1705, BHM 3177 UNC or near so with minor cabinet friction
Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in gold Eimer 1925 The Official Royal Mint Issue Obverse Bust Three-quarters left, crowned and draped, CARNARVON IVLY. XIII. MCMXI across the field, INVESTITVRE. OF. EDWARD. PRINCE. OF. WALES. K.G. Reverse Caernarvon Castle, the Welsh Dragon below, ARWISGIAD.IORWERTH TYWSOG.CYMRU.M.G, a radiate sky decorated with the Prince's crest within Garter, crowned, choice UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue
Charles IILiberty of Conscience 1672 Obverse Bust Right armoured and draped, OPTIMO. PRINCIPI. CAROLO. II. D.G. M. BRIT. FRAN. ET. HIB. REGI Reverse Female figure of LIBERTAS seated, facing, holding a book inscribed FIDES, and sword and cornucopia. FIDEI. DEFENSORI. RELIGIONIS. REFORMATAE PROTECTORI 59mm diameter in silver by P.Roettier Eimer 249 Toned UNC with very light cabinet friction and the merest of contact marks, a stunning and eye-catching piece comparable in quality with the example illustrated in Eimer
Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday 2006 Gold Lenticular Medal the Obverse with holographic portrait of the Queen, 87.1 grammes of 22 carat gold FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
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