Admiral Vernon - Portobello taken 1741 28mm diameter in copper, Obverse Admiral Vernon stands above kneeling figure of Admiral Don Blass, receiving his sword, DON BLASS in two lines in the field, THE SPANISH PRIDE PULL D DOWN BY ADMNIRAL VERNON. Reverse: Six ships, in a pyramid formation, entering the harbour WHO . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY Exergue: Nov 22 1739, unlisted by Eimer, 6.73 grammes, Fine with a weak area in the centre of the reverse
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 James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver by J. Roettier, the official Coronation issue Obverse Bust right, laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. D.G. ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX Reverse a laurel wreath upon a cushion. Above: a hand issuing from heaven. A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. Exergue: INAVGVRAT. 23. AR. 1685 , 15.30g, Eimer 273, GVF/VF with some light adjustment lines
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
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 56mm diameter in silver, by G.W. de Saulles (after T.Brock) / W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, The Official Royal Mint issue, 83.26 grammes, UNC or near so with a tiny rim nick, uncased
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
France Agricultural/Wedding medal 1802, 37mm diameter in silver, Obv. Au Cultivateur Laborieux, in exergue Floreal 1802 AN X, rev. Commune Perennitatis Votum, in exergue Secundae Delphini Nuptiae M.DCC.XLVII. Fine, cleaned, holed at the top
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 38mm diameter in copper by R.Heaton & Sons, Obverse: Bust left veiled and diademed VICTORIA REG JUBILEE YEAR, Reverse: Legend within open wreath, crown in slendour above, IN COMMEMORATION / OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR / OF THE REIGN / OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M. / QUEEN VICTORIA / ASCENDED THE THRONE / JUNE 20th 1837, BHM 3249, 18.97 grammes, VF with some verdigris and surface deposit
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 British Regiments, 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 King Charles 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
Israel - Peace medal 1979 The Signing of the peace Treaty between Egypt and Israel. 59mm diameter in silver plated bronze, bears the legend: 'And They Shall Beat Their Swords Into Ploughshares, Isiah 2.4' Matt Finish UNC in a soft blue case with leaflet
Italy - Papal States Medal Gregory XIII 1580, 37mm diameter, 23.04 grammes in copper, Construction of the Gregorian bridge over the Paglia river, Obverse: Bust left in decorative robes, GREGORIVS . XIII . PONTIFEX . MAXIMVS. Reverse: View of the bridge with PELIA above VIATORVM SALVTI ANN DNI. MDLXXX, NEF
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
Kendal Charter medal 1875 300th Anniversary, Obverse 39mm diameter, not hallmarked, by J. Smith. Kendal, Obverse: Town Arms with K.K. above and a banner bearing the motto PANNUS MIHI PANIS below, Reverse: 1875 IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CHARTER OF INCORPORATION OF THE BOROUGH OF KENDAL GRANTED BY QUEEN ELIZABETH NOV 28th 1575, VF cleaned, with a suspension mount at the top
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 III Sentimental 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
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