The International Exhibition 1862 (2) the first 42mm diameter in White Metal by J. Pinches, Obverse: Exterior view of the exhibition buildings, on a plain plinth, Above: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, Exergue: OPENED MAY 1ST. MDCCCLXII, Reverse: Britannia seated holding flag attended by Commerce, holding flag inscribed (raised) EUROPE ASIA AFRICA AMERICA AUSTRALASIA, BHM 2741, 22.37 grammes, UNC or near so and lustrous, the second 54mm diameter in White metal by Ottley, Birmingham, Obverse: Diademed 'Gothic' bust of Queen Victoria, H.M.C.MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA, Reverse: Exterior view of the exhibition buildings, angel flying above, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF / 1862. In exergue: +OPENED 1st May 1862 + / DESIGNED BY / CAPTAIN FOWKE R.E. / ERECTED BY / MESSRS KELK AND LUCAS, BHM 2734, 33.45 grammes, lustrous EF with some hairlines and thin scratches
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
International Exhibition 1862 39mm diameter in White Metal by Messrs. Allen & Moore, Obverse: Angel holding medallions bearing the heads of Napoleon III and Queen Victoria. Arms of France and Great Britain below., Reverse: View of the Exhibition building within a rectangular panel inscribed WEST FRONT VIEW. Above: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION / OPENED MAY 1st 1862 / Below: COVERS A SPACE OF 26 ACRES / 1200FT LONG. 700 FT WIDE / DOMES 250 FT HIGH / COST £300 000, 13.92 grammes, BHM 2717, EF
International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter in Gilt copper, by C. Schnitzpahn and J. Wiener, Obverse: Bare head of the Prince Consort, left, TO THE COMMEMORATION OF HIS LATE H.R.H. THE PRINCE CONSORT ALBERT, Reverse: A view of the west front of the Exhibition building. Above: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862. In Exergue: STAMPED IN THE BUILDING BY H. UHLHORN OF GRAVENBRIOCH. PRUSSIA in four lines, 35.46 grammes, BHM 2743, Eimer 1556, Near EF with some surface marks and edge nicks
International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter in bronze by J. Wiener, Obverse Bust left TO THE COMMEMORATION OF HIS LATE R.H.THE PRINCE CONSORT ALBERT, Reverse: Façade of the Exhibition building INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862, in exergue: STAMPED IN THE BUILDING by H.UHLHORN of GREVENBROICH. PRUSSIA. 34.92 grammes, Eimer 1556, BHM 2743, GEF with some minor spots in the exergue of the reverse
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
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
France - LondonInternational Exhibition of Decorative Arts and Industry 1871 a French Prize Medal 50mm diameter in silver by Gayrard, Obverse: A female figure seated left, holding branch and wreath, REPUBLIQUE FRANCAIS, Exergue: LIBERTÉ, EGALITÉ, FRATERNITÉ, Reverse: MINISTÈRE DE L'AGRICULTURE ET DU COMMERCE, and 6-line inscription within wreath EXPOSITION / INTERNATIONALE / DES BEAUX . ARTS / ET DE L'INDUSTRIE / A LONDRES / EN 1871., 65.13 grammes, stamped ARGENT on the edge, UNC or very near so and attractively toned
Marriage of the Duke of Edinburgh and Grand Duchess Marie of Russia 1874 30mm diameter by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Conjoined busts left MARIE ALEXANDROWNA * ALFRED, Reverse: DUKE AND DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH MARRIED 23rd JAN 1874 , BHM 2978, 13.72 grammes, A/UNC and lustrous, comes in a round box with 'MEDAL struck in LONDON International EXHIBITION 1874 by J.S & A.B. WYON MEDALLISTS TO THE QUEEN 287, Regent Street, London' on the lid
International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter in gilt bronze, Obverse Bust left TO THE COMMEMORATION OF HIA LATE R.H.THE PRINCE CONSORT ALBERT Reverse Interior of the exhibition building INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862 Exergue INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862. STAMPED IN THE BUILDING by H.UHLHORN of GREVENBROICH PRUSSIA. by Schnitzspahn/Wiener, Eimer 1556var,35.99 grammes, A/UNC and lustrous with an edge nick in contemporary round box, International Exhibition 1874
Prize Medal (unawarded) CalcuttaInternational Exhibition 1883-4 51mm diameter in silver Obverse Gothic style head of Queen Victoria CALCUTTA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1883-4 Reverse AWARDED TO within a wreath A/UNC lustrous the obverse with prooflike fields
Medals (3) International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter in silver by C.Schnitzpahn/J.Wiener Obverse: bust left TO THE COMMEMORATION OF HIS LATE R.H. THE PRINCE CONSORT ALBERT, Reverse: A façade of the exhibition building. INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862, Exergue: STAMPED IN THE BUILDING BY H. UHLHORN OF GREVENBROICH. PRUSSIA, Eimer 1556, BHM 2743, GEF with a hint of toning, Great Exhibition 1851 51mm diameter in white metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: busts left conjoined, QUEEN VICTORIA & PR: ALBERT within a wide wreath border, Reverse: View of the exhibition 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, Eimer 1462 A/UNC and lustrous, International Exhibition 1851 26mm diameter in white metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: View of the Exhibition building THE BUILDING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION Exergue: LONDON 1851, Reverse: Text in 11 lines: THE CONSTRUCTION IS OF IRON AND GLASS, 1848 FEET LONG, ABOUT HALF IS 456 FT WIDE, THE REMAINDERC 403 FT WIDE, 66 FT HIGH, SITE UPWARDS OF 20 ACRES, COST £150,000, JOSh. PAXTON ESq. ARCHT. EF
Medals and Tokens (7) comprising Medals (6) Nelson's Flagship the Foudroyant 1897 37mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1813, BHM 3613 GEF/AU with traces of lustre, International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter in White metal by Pinches NEF, Calendar Medals (2) 1775 38mm diameter in brass Fine, 1791 38mm diameter in copper VG/Fine, Prussia Frederick the Great 1757 38mm diameter inn brass Reverse: Eagle flies across city view, REX NATURA date in exergue, Fine, Medalet 10mm diameter Battle of Albuera 13 May 1812 Cuidad Rodrigo 6 Jan.Badajoz 27 Sep. Good Fine, Token Penny 1794 Earl Howe DH6 in white metal GVF
Victorian Exhibition medals (5) an interesting selection comprising (1) Crystal Palace 1854 41mm diameter in bronze by Messrs. J.Pinches, Eimer 1487b, BHM 2549, Obverse: A female figure, lamb and helmet at her feet, opens the doors of Industry and Science to the Exhibition, Reverse: A view of the exhibition building, CRYSTAL PALACE OPENED MDCCCLIV, EF, we note an example sold by Heritage in December 2019 NGC MS64 realised $1080 inclusive of buyers premium, (2)The International Exhibition of 1862, 54mm diameter in white metal by Ottley, Birmingham, BHM 2735, Obverse: Bust left in Gothic style, H.M.G. MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA, Reverse: Fame with a wreath flying over a view of the exhibition building, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF 1862, In Exergue: OPENED 1st MAY 1862 DESIGNED BY CAPTAIN FOWKE R.E ERECTED BY MESSRS KELK AND LUCAS GEF and lustrous in the original card box of issue, (3) The International Exhibition 1872 30mm diameter in white metal by J.S.Wyon and A.B.Wyon Sr. Lustrous UNC in the round card box of issue, (4) The Victorian Era Exhibition Earls Court Medal 1897, 51mm diameter in white metal, by F.Bowcher, BHM 3624, A/UNC and lustrous, in the red Spink case of issue, (5) The International Exhibition 1862 36mm diameter in white metal, by Dowler, Birmingham, Obverse: A globe with 1862 on a ribbon, surrounded by a wreath TO COMMEMORATE THE OF THE ARTS AND INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION BUILDING (WEST FRONT VIEW) OPENED MAY 1st 1862, In Exergue: LENGTH 1200 FT, WIDTH 700 FT. HEIGHT 100 FT. NAVE 85 FT. WIDE, HEIGHT OF DOMES 250 FT. DIAM. AT BASE 160 FT. COST £300,000., EF and lustrous, holed, in the original shell
International Exhibition 1851 51mm diameter in white metal by Allen and Moore Eimer 1462 NEF and lustrous. International Exhibition 1862 36mm diameter in white metal by G.Dowler NEF and lustrous. WinstonChurchill a 5-piece Windsor Mint medallic set comprising Churchill - Great Leaders, Great Words Silver One Ounce, with 70mm diameter gold-plated copper medals (4) in a presentation folder. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya - London 1993 75th Anniversary UNC boxed. EnglandRugbyWorld Cup Winners 2003 38mm diameter in nickel-brass by the Royal Mint UNC boxed with certificate. The Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London undated 51mm diameter in Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 45mm diameter UNC in a Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth II 80th birthday 2006 Lenticular Medal 45mm diameter in Nickel-Brass with 3D portrait of the Queen by the Royal Mint UNC in the box of issue with certificate. Eiffel Tower Ascension to the First stage 1889 45mm diameter in copper GVF. George VICoronation 193732mm diameter in bronze GVF. Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation Medallion in brass, UNC boxed. Pope Paul VI Mission to the United NationsNew York October 4 1965 63mm diameter in bronze by Medallic Art Co. New York UNC boxed. Hawaii 50th State - The Aloha State 63mm diameter in bronze by the Medallic Art Co. New York. UNC boxed. Prize Medal 1905 - Awarded to Herbert G.Hogben for Proficiency in Science by the Board of Education 38mm diameter in bronze EF in a 'Board of Education - South Kensington' box. Millionaires CollectionEdward I Fantasy Double Leopard a modern fantasy in base metal UNC. Fantasy Crown 2012 Queen Elizabeth II with George and the Dragon Reverse, UNC. Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 in base metal UNC on the card of issue. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter Obverse with conjoined busts, Reverse a coat of arms, GEF. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 a regional issue - Byworth 38mm diameter in base metal. King George VI Coronation Medal 1937 38mm diameter in white metal EF. Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch 2015 UNC in 'Daily Mail' blister pack. Medals Crown-sized in base metal (6) Australia Bicentennial - Fleet Arrived 1788, William Wilberforce 150th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery UNC, Malta 20th Anniversary of Independence 1984 UNC, Pope John Paul II Visit to Britain 1982 UNC, Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson 1986 UNC, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 UNC, these all in slide cases. Replica Miniature Medals modern issues (2) Victoria Cross and Atlantic star, as issued. Silver plated Stamp book holder with Coronation 1937 on the front with conjoined busts of George VI and the Queen Mother, GVF. Cigarette Tin 1953 'Four Square Cigarettes', Badge ' Harold Sutcliffe MP Royston Division Conservative Association, Ingots (2) The Year of the Three Kings Gold Crown Set 206 of 499 ingot, and ingot inscribed ' Deutsche Reichbank 999/1000 gold' a fantasy issue weighing 28.8 grammes UNC
Medals (4) Victoria issues in White Metal (3) 1862 International Exhibition 53mm diameter by Ottley, Birmingham, Obv. Gothic Head of Queen Victoria left, H.M.G.Majesty Queen Victoria, Rev. Opened 1st May 1862 5designed by Captain Fowke R.E., Erected by Messrs Kelk and Lucas GEF the reverse lustrous. International Exhibition 1862 38mm diameter by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Gothic Head of Queen Victoria BORN MAY 24 1819. CROWNED JUNE 28 1838. MARRIED FEB:10 1840. H.M.G.QUEEN NVICTORIA , Rev: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OPENED MAY 1st 1862, West Front view of the Exhibition building, COVERS A SPACE OF 26 ACRES. 1200 Ft LONG 700 Ft WIDE DOMES 250Ft HIGH COST £300,000,NVF/GVF. Diamond Jubilee 1897 39mm diameter by Restall, Birmingham. Obverse: Bust left crowned and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897, Reverse: Britannia seated with trident and shield, DARTFORD COMMEMORATION on an ornate tablet behind NEF holed. Britain's Longest Reign 1897 Young Head and Veiled heads of the Queen left, Reverse a calendar showing all Sundays of the year 1897, VF
Crystal Palace, Sydenham 1854 (2) Eimer 1487 41mm diameter in white metal by Pinches VF and EF, both contained in the original brass shells as issued by Pinches of London, The International Exhibition 1862 36mm diameter GVF holed, in the original brass shell as issued, The International Exhibition 1872 30mm diameter in white metal by J.S.Wyon and A.B.Wyon Sr. UNC in the round card box of issue
George IVAccession 1820 by W.Binfield 51mm diameter in bronze by W.Binfield Obverse: Bust left, GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIAR REX F.D., Reverse: A crowned sword with crossed sceptres SOLIO BRITANNORUM ANNO MDCCCXX POTITUS EF, VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 38mm diameter in bronze by A.Wyon Obverse: Bust left, Veiled and crowned, VICTORI A QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . EMPRESS OF INDIA Reverse: MORTLAKE on a shield crowned within wreath, GLORIOUS REIGN OF FIFTY YEARS COMPLETED UNC in contemporary box, Edward VII and Queen AlexandriaCoronation 1902, Reverse: International Exhibition 1902 57mm diameter in bronze VF, Fine Arts Exhibition 1874 51mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Bust left ALBERT.EDWARD. PRINCE. OF. WALES. PRESIDFENT. Reverse: Facade of buildings including the Albert Hall. LONDON. ANNUAL. INTERNATIONAL. EXHIBITION. OF. ALL. FINE. ARTS. AND. INVENTIONS. Exergue: MDCCCLXIV A/UNC, Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter in bronze by B.Wyon, Eimer 1254 Obverse: REFORM IN THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLEIN THE COMMONS HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 1832; Crown above, within a wreath decorated by the City of London shield. Reverse: Liberty, kneeling, presents a bill of REFORM to Britannia who stands before a plaque inscribed GREY BROUGHAM ALTHORP RUSSELL, on which rests a medallion of WILLIAM THE [F]OURTH, Exergue: 2nd & 3rd WILLIAM IV, VF
In White Metal a small group (4) The International Exhibition 1862 65mm diameter by Ottley, Birmingham, Obverse Bust left HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA Reverse a side view of the building, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION IN THE 25th YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA. OPENED 1st MAY 1862 DESIGNED BY CAPTAIN FOWKER.E. ERECTED BY MESSrs KELK AND LUCAS EF, The Houses of Parliament undated c.1847 44mm diameter, Obverse: View of the Houses of Parliament THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT LONDON C.BARRY ESQ. ARCHITECT, Reverse: Interior of the House of Lords, INTERIOR OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS EF, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 35mm diameter, unsigned, Obverse Bust left Crowned and Veiled, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, 1897 below, Reverse Shields of England, Scotland and Ireland Crowned IN COMMEMORATION OF THE SIXTIETH YEAR OF HER MAJESTYS REIGN, EF, Naval and Military Exhibition 1901 38mm diameter Eimer 1858 unsigned, Obverse: Vignette containing busts of Edward VII and Alexandra. NAVAL & MILITAREY EXHIBITION Exergue CRYSTAL PALACE 1901. Reverse: Vignette containing the conjoined busts of Victoria and Albert, below, Great Exhibition Building . JUBILEE OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION HYDE PARK SYDENHAM 1851. 1901 EF in the packet of issue
International Exhibition 1862 Prize medal 76mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon the obverse after D.Maclise Eimer 1553, Obverse: Britannia seated, Left, surrounded by female figures bearing the products of Art, Science, Industry and Agriculture, a lion in the foreground, Reverse: 1862 LONDINI - HONORIS CAUSA in 4 lines within a wreath, in two halves, an obverse and reverse pair, in the style of electrotypes, EF and unusual
Edward VII visit to The Queen Alexandra Dock, Cardiff 1907 52mm diameter in bronze EF, Coronation Medal Edward VII 1902, 37mm diameter in bronze EF, Edward VII (3) and George V (1) Coronation & Memorial medals, white metal issues. EF, Exhibition medals (4), International Industrial Exhibition 1851 by Allen & Moore; International Exhibition 1851, by Taylor, struck at exhibition; International Exhibition 1862 by Pinches, another with portrait of Victoria, all white metal issues. EF
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