Badges and Medals a mixed group (26) includes Special Constabulary Bronze Medal with Long Service 1940 clasp on the ribbon, a Royal Automobile Club pair of elliptical badges with text 'Will Finder kindly write to The Royal Automobile Club quoting No. A 16618 Pall Mall, London. S.W.1', these in excellent condition, also includes some enamelled items some of these with a Northern theme, includes Bradford, West Riding and Keighley , some by Fattorini and Sons, in mixed grades
Dassier's English Monarch Series, modern replica in bronze with 'antique' lacquered finish a 36-piece set, GVF to A/UNC, some with verdigris, in a Westminster box with certificate
Johannes Vermeer Masterpiece Medals a 31-piece set 44mm diameter, each around grammes of gold plated sterling silver, each depicting one of Vermeer's famous artworks based on everyday life, by Franklin Mint - Holland UNC on the cards of issue a few with tone spots
Kings and Queens a set of modern copies of the Dassier originals, a 34-piece set in bronze, EF to UNC, some with spots, lacquered, in a Westminster box, no certificates
Medallic Covers - Medals of the Nations of the World, (30) comprising Sterling Silver Proof medal and stamp, issues from Czechoslovakia, Byelorussia, Central African Republic (2), Costa Rica (2), Ecuador, Gabon, Belgium, Algeria, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Gambia, Burundi, Finland, Comoros, Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana (2), Canada (2), Australia, Austria, Benin, France, Argentina, Brazil, Bhutan, Chad, Medallic Covers - International Society of Postmasters (3) Bermuda, Monaco and Colombia issues, Sterling Silver Proof medal and stamp, Great Explorers - Exploration of Space Sterling Silver Medal and stamp, all nFDC to FDC on the commemorative envelopes as issued, Day of the Concorde comprising 39mm sterling silver medal and GB and Bahrain stamps, on the commemorative envelope as issued, with letter and booklet, Ingots - Great British Locomotives 48mm x 26mm in sterling silver (10) KingGeorge V, Green Arrow, Mallard, City of Birmingham, Prototype High Speed Train, WinstonChurchill, Locomotive No.2500, Oliver Cromwell, Electric Deltic Locomotive, Evening Star, Class 87 Electric Locomotive, FDC on the Franklin Mint cards of issue, Ingots - The Great Sailing Ships of History 65mm x 42mm in sterling silver (4) each FDC on the Franklin Mint cards of issue, Ingots (2) - the first The Palace of Holyrood House, the second depicting Republic of IrelandLeinster Haouse and Netherlands Binnenhoff De Tweeden Kamer, both by The Birmingham Mint Prooflike UNC on the cards of issue
Medals - Tower Mint (47) Nickel Silver (42) and Bronze (5) the vast majority are 44mm diameter issues, Nickel Silver issues as follows:- Osborne House (2), The Tower of London (3), Edinburgh Castle (2), Windsor Castle, Windsor Castle - St. George's Chapel, St. Paul's Cathedral, York Minster, Richmond Castle, Balmoral Castle, Stirling Castle (2), Sandringham (2), Whitby Abbey, Selby Abbey, Rievaulx Abbey, Fountains Abbey, Canterbury Cathedral, Salisbury Cathedral, Durham Cathedral, Chester Cathedral, Alnwick Castle, Bronte Parsonage, Holyrood House Abbey & Palace, Broadlands - Home of Lord Mountbatten, 1981 Royal Wedding Edition (2), St. Paul's Cathedral - 1981 Royal Wedding Edition, Metropolitan Police (2), Queen Elizabeth II Ship, HMS Belfast, John Wesley 250th, Great Railway Exhibition 1980, The Royal Scottish Legion, Cabinet War Rooms, British Legion Diamond Jubilee 1981, Salisbury Cathedral Seal of the Dean and Charter, Wells cathedral - Seal of the Dean and Charter, Bronze issues (5) Mary Queen of Scots, City of Bath, Canterbury CathedralWindsor Castle and Portsmouth - Flagship of Maritime England, EF to Lustrous UNC in the boxes of issue
The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection, Silver Ingot Collection by John Pinches (issued 1975) a complete set on the green cards of issue and a further 74 ingots nFDC to FDC in the green presentation box (174 in total) the first 100 with certificates
The Art Treasures of the Prado a 50-piece set by Franklin Mint each medal 50mm diameter in gold-plated bronze a nicely presented set Proofs FDC in an impressive brown album
The Great Explorers Silver Medallic Covers (50) Official Issue of the International Geographical Union, by John Pinches, each 39mm diameter in sterling silver, depicting legendary explorers, hallmarked on the edge, numbers 1 to 49 in the set with a duplicate of No.37 nFDC to FDC retaining practically full mint brilliance, on the envelopes of issue with stamps, most with accompanying information cards
Italy (2) Renaissance, Cecilia Gonzaga (1426-1451) 80mm diameter, cast in bronze by Pisanello, Obverse: Bust left, hair tightly bound, wearing gown and pleated skirt, Reverse: A Rocky Landscape below a crescent moon, a semi-nude woman rests her hand upon a unicorn, after the work of the artist Pisanello, a modern cast, VF, Borso of Este 50.5mm diameter in bronze, by Amadio da Milano, Obverse: Bust left, in high relief, Reverse: a marigold with two long leaves, hanging from a rosette above the flower, a door-knocker ending with a dragon's head, an early aftercast
Vatican - Papal Medals (2) Alexander VI (1492-1503) Rodrigo de Borgia, restitutional bronze medal 1492. 44.5mm diameter, Obverse: Tonsured bust left, Reverse: Borgia and Papal Arms, EF, Pius III (1503) Francesco Todeschini Piccolomini, restitutional bronze medal 1503, 44mm, Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: Cesare Borgia kneels before the Pope EF. Note: When Pius III died in October 1503 he had been Pope for less than a month
Italy Battista (born 1486-1487) Sarraco, secretary of Ercole II d'Este and poet, aged 70, 1556, uniface portrait medal 73mm diameter in cast bronze, by Pastorino de pastorini (c.1508-1596) Obverse: Bust right in fur collar, BAPTISTA SARRACVSAGEN ANN LXX, contained within a close fitting retaining brass collar, a soft aftercast, comparable to the British Museum example, NVF the brass border appears contemporary with the medal
Birth of Prince Charles (KingCharles II) 1630 30mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: Four heart-shaped shields, of England and France, Scotland, France and Ireland, united at the centre at their bases, radiate, HACTENVS. ANGLORVM. NVLLI Reverse HONOR' . PRIN'. MAG'. BRI'. FR'. ET.HIB'. NAT'. 29. MAII'. ANN'. 1630 within a decorative square tablet, 6.40 grammes, Eimer 115, NGC AU58 desirable thus
Charles I, Death and Memorial undated (1649) 50mm diameter in bronze by J. and N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped CAROL. D.G. M.B. F.ET. H. REX. & GLOR. MEM. Reverse: A Hand issuing from Heaven holds a celestial crown: below: sheep in a landscape, VIRTVT EX. ME. FORTVNAM . EX . ALIJS, grammes, Eimer 162, VF with some spots and surface residue
Italy Medals (2) Pope Alexander VII - Tribute to his work carried out throughout the plague which engulfed Rome 1656-1657, 1659 95mm diameter in bronze, engraved by Gioacchino Francesco Travani from a design by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Obverse: Bust of the Pope left, Reverse: Androcles and the Lion, cast, About VF, Angeli Politiani, in the style of Italian School (c.1455-1500), Obverse Bust left ANGELI POLITIANI, Reverse: Bust left, MARIA POLITIANO, undated, 56mm cast in bronze, Fine, and European bronze medal undated 34mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: FED. CAESIVS. LYNC. PRINC. ET.INST P.I.S.A.S.P.M.U.M.CAL B., Reverse: Crowned coat of arms LYNCEIS INSTITVTIS, 17.35 grammes, Fine
Charles IIRestoration and Entrance into London 1660, 83mm diameter in White Metal by J. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped CAROLVS SECVNDVS D.G. MAG. BRIT. FRAN. ET HIB REX, Reverse: Britannia seated beneath a cliff, right, receives an olive branch from Justice, standing before her, and accompanied by Hercules and Pallas, FELICITAS BRITANNIAE, 29. MAII 1660 in exergue, Eimer 212, 125, Near Fine with corrosion, rare
James, Duke of York, NavalVictory Against Holland 1665, 63mm diameter in White Metal, by J. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped, IACOBVS . DVX. EBOR. ET. ALBAN. FRATER. AVGVSTISS. CAROLI. II. REGIS., Reverse: A classical trophy of arms, a naval engagement beyond, GENVS ANTIQVVM, 70.59 grammes, Eimer 229, Fine/Near Fine, holed at the top of the obverse, the edge with some file marks, only listed in silver by Eimer, rare
Landing of Prince William of Orange at Torbay 1688 49mm diameter, cast, by G.Bower, Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped, 1688 on truncation, GVLIELMVS. III . D.G. PRIN. AVR. HOL. ET . WES . GVB. Reverse: An equestrian figure leads his army, assembled on a beach. Beyond: A large fleet at anchor TERRAS ASTRAEA . REUISIT. Eimer 297B, 24.28 grammes, VF/NVF with some thin scratches in the obverse field
James II Received by Louis XIV 1689 41mm diameter in copper by J. Mauger, Obverse: Bust right, LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIAN ISSIMUS, J.MAVGER F. below. Reverse: Gallia invites James II and mary, holding the Prince, into her tent. Shield of France and Britain on either side. PERFUGIUM REGIBUS, In Exergue: IAC . II . M . BR . REX . CUM . REG . / CONI . ET PR . WALLIAE / IN GALL RECEPTUS M . DC. LXXXIX, grammes, Eimer 304, the obverse with a contact mark in the field, GEF with traces of lustre
Death of Mary II 1694 49mm diameter in bronze by J. & N. Roettier Obverse: Bust right, draped, MARIA . II . D.G. MAG . BR . FR . ET . HIB . REGINA. Reverse: NAT . APR . 30 . 1662. / MOR . DEC . 28 / 1694, Eimer 362, 22.83 grammes, Fine with some spots
Death of Queen Mary II 1695 58mm diameter in Brass? 58mm diameter by Jan Luder, Fine, holed, as part of a group of Medals a wide variety (371) 19th and 20th Century includes many Coronation and Jubilee issues, with many local issues, some pierced for suspension, events include Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897, Coronation of Edward VII 1902, Coronation of George V 1911, George V Silver Jubilee 1935, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937, Coronation of George VI 1937, Coronation of Elizabeth II 1953, also prize medals, and a few modern coin issues in base metal, in mixed condition, a few boxed
Accession of Queen Anne 1702 35mm diameter in silver, by J. Croker, Obverse: Crowned and Draped ANNA. D:G: MAG: BR: FR: ET: HIB: REGINA., Reverse: A Heart within branches of oak resting on a pedestal inscribed ATAVIS REGIBVS and threaded through a Crown, above; ENTIRELY ENGLISH, Eimer 388, NGC AU55
Act of Union 1707 69mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker Obverse: Bust of Queen Anne left, crowned and draped, ANNA . DEI GRATIA . MAG . BRITAN . ET HIB : REGINA . Reverse: Statue of Anne, as Pallas, NOVAE PALLADIVM TROIAE, Eimer 423, 102.85 grammes, About Fine with some edge nicks, once cleaned, now retoned, Rare
Union of England and Scotland 1707 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Eimer 425 Obverse: Bust left draped, ANNA. D:G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB: REG. Reverse: Arms of Britain on escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM decorated with a rose and thistle, with two infant genii supporting a crown above the arms; collar and George of the Garter below, , VF cleaned
Peace of Utrecht 1713 35mm diameter in silver by J. Croker. Obverse: Bust left, draped and laureate, ANNA D:G. MAG. BRI. FR: ET. HIB: REG: Reverse: Britannia standing left, holding an olive branch, shield and spear, beyond to the left, ships, and to the right, a farming scene, COMPOSITIS. VENERANTVR . ARMIS, In Exergue: MDCCXIII, Eimer 460, VF with old grey toning
Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker Eimer 510 the official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust left Laureate, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia, VOLENTES.PER.POPULOS.Exergue: CORON.XI.OCTOB.MDCCXXVII, 18.22 grammes, Good Fine with some edge nicks
Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Eimer 510 the official coronation issue Obverse Bust left Laureate, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia, VOLENTES.PER.POPULOS.Exergue: CORON.XI.OCTOB.MDCCXXVII, , Bright EF with some hairlines
Medals 18th and 19th Century (7) Death of Isaac Newton 1727 51mm diameter by J. Croker, Eimer 504, 66.64 grammes, VF, Victory over Austria at the Battle of Prague, Frederick the Great 1757, 48mm diameter in brass, , VF, Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 42mm diameter in White Metal BHM 942 EF pierced for suspension, Coronation of George IV 1821 50mm diameter in bronze by Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, BHM 1090, EF with some spots, Coronation of William IV 1831 46mm diameter in bronze by T.Halliday, BHM 1479, VF with some spots, Opening of London Bridge 1831 BHM 1544,, Fine, with edge bruises, pierced for suspension
Medals 18th and 19th Century (7) Dassier's Kings and Queens 1731 Henry II (Medal No.5) Eimer 526, Good Fine, Jernigan's Lottery 1736 39mm diameter in silver by J.S.Tanner, Eimer 537, About Fine, Frederick II - Battle of Rosbach and Lissa 1757, in bronze, unsigned, Eimer 656var. Good Fine, Thomason's Metallic Vase 1821 54mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Eimer 1160, BHM 1176, A/UNC with a thin scratch on the obverse, boxed, Coronation of William IV 1831 55mm diameter in White metal by T.W.Ingram, BHM 1484, VF with an edge bruise, Crimean War - Battle of Inkerman 1854 41mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2541, GVF/NEF, Crimean War - Battle of Alma 1854, 41mm diameter in White Metal by Pinches, BHM 2539, Fine, Crimean War - Battle of Balaclava 1854 41mm diameter in White Metal by Pinches, BHM 2540, Eimer 1491, GVF pierced for suspension
Battle of Culloden 1746 42mm diameter in brass, Obverse: Equestrian figure of the Duke of Cumberland, left, sword drawn, city beyond, Reverse: A Battle scene, unsigned, , Eimer 605var. Fine, Battle of Lissa 1757 47mm diameter in Brass, Obverse: Equestrian figure left, sword drawn, city beyond, Reverse: A battle scene, Eimer 656var. Fine with some surface dirt, Death of Sir Isaac Newton 1727 42mm diameter in bronze, by J. Dassier (struck around 1740), Eimer 505, Fine with some surface marks and edge nicks
Battle of Culloden 1746 51mm in bronze by R. Yeo, Obverse: Bust right, armoured, GULIELMUS . GEOR . II. R . FIL . DUX . CUMBRIAE, Reverse: Britannia, seated left, is assisted by the Duke, as Hercules, who tramples upon Discord, In Exergue: PERDVELLIB. EX . ANG. FVGAT. AD. CULLOD. DEBALLAT. 16. APR. 1746, Eimer 604, 44.63 grammes, GVF with some spots and minor thin scratches
George II - Prosperity After The Peace of Aix-La-Chapelle 1750 55mm diameter in bronze by J. Dassier, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and armoured GEORGIUS II . D. G . MAG . BR . FR . ET . HIB . REX., Reverse: Britannia, seated on the seashore, regards Marcury, who pours out an abundant cornucopia. HAE TIBI SUNT ARTES, Eimer 630, 83.28 grammes, NVF/Good Fine, the reverse with a long die break at the top
Medals (10) Battle of Lissa 1757 47mm diameter, Eimer 656var. Near Fine, The Elgin Medals 1820 48mm diameter in White Metal Reverse: A fragment from the frieze of the marbles, Fine, Centenary of the Foundation of Sunday Schools, Robert Raikes 44mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 3088, Good Fine, holed, Robert Raikes 1880 Centenary of the Foundation of Sunday Schools 39mm diameter Reverse: Legend in 10 Lines, unlisted by BHM Fine, holed, Centenary of Sunday Schools in Wales 1885, Obverse: Thomas Charles, Reverse: Legend in 8 lines, in Welsh, BHM 3201, Fine, holed, Edinburgh University Prize Medal 51mm diameter in bronze, 1880-81 for Moral Philosophy, awarded to Robert S. Simpson, Good Fine, Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds, 64mm diameter in White metal, by Davis, Birmingham, VF pierced for suspension, Masonic Jewel in White Metal 50mm diameter RS & AB monogram, VF with suspension loop at the top, Belgium Fire Insurance Bronze Medal, 41mm diameter, unawarded, Fine cleaned with some edge knocks, Czechoslovakia 1946 Franta Anyz, Decorative modern artist, 60mm diameter by Beutler, EF, along with a small group of Hammered (3) GB Shilling Charles I heavily clipped beyond the inner circle now 19mm diameter, Fair, Scotland Twopence/Turner James VI, after Accession type, Fair, and a worn unattributed hammered bronze, no legend visible, on an irregular 15mm flan, Poor to Fair
Medals 18th to 20th Century (9) a wide variety, comprising Denmark - Dukes and Duchesses of Lorraine - Nicolaus and Christina of Denmark undated (c.1720) 47mm diameter in bronze, VF, German States - Prussia Frederick The Great - REGINA INGRATA, 43mm diameter in bronze, Good Fine, Death of Sir John Moore 1809, 41mm diameter in bronze by G. Mills and J.A.Couriguer, (Mudie's series of National medals) BHM 666, Good Fine, Death of Queen Caroline 1821 55mm diameter in White Metal, BHM 1144, , Fine, pierced for suspension with mount attached, Queen Victoria Visit to Manchester 1851 52mm diameter in White Metal, by Allen & Moore, , BHM 2415 NVF with some surface cracking, pierced for suspension, Handel Festival - Crystal Palace 1857, 41mm diameter in bronze by Pinches, named on the edge to G.Alsept, Performer, possibly as a ticket or pass for the event, BHM 2597, , NEF with some toning in places, George Frederic Handel Centenary Commemoration - Crystal Palace 1859, 51mm diameter in bronze, by W.J.Taylor,named on the edge to C. Lawrence, Performer, BHM 2656, Eimer 1527, Good Fine with some gentle edge bruises, in a blue card round case, Department of Science and Art, Queen's Medal 1856 55mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, awarded to Fanny E. Grinling, Norwich, 1864, Stages 5B, 10B, Eimer 1511, NEF in the black box of issue, Sinking of the S.S. Lusitania 1915 55mm diameter cast, in lead, Eimer 1941A, BHM 4118, EF, Victory of Jutland Bank 1916 72mm diameter in bronze by A.B.Pegram, Eimer 1949, BHM 4127, A/UNC
George III, George IV and William IV related (6) comprising Coronation of George III 1761 38mm diameter in Brass by T.Ward, BHM 33, Good Fine, Golden Jubilee of George III 1810 48mm diameter in copper by C.H.Kuchler, BHM 684, , Fine with some scratches, only 500 struck, Coronation of George IV 1821 49mm diameter in White metal by T.Halliday, P.Kempson & Son, BHM 1073, VF pierced for suspension, Accession of William IV 1830 55mm diameter in White Metal by E.THomason, BHM 1423 VF/GVF, Coronation of William IV 1831 55mm diameter in White Metal by T.Ingram, BHM 1484, VF with some surface marks, Coronation of William IV 1831 47mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 1497, VF with an edge bruise and slightly uneven surfaces
Medals 18th and 19th Century (8) comprising Cathedrals and Abbeys (4) York Minster - Choir of York Minster Destroyed by Fire 1840 45mm diameter by Hardy, BHM 1990, 30.85 grammes, EF or near so with some scuffs, Canterbury Cathedral undated (c.1841-1850) 61mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, BHM 2367, 104.29 grammes, VF with some flaking in places, Ely Cathedral undated (c.1841-1850), 61mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, BHM 2376, 102.24 grammes, VF with uneven surfaces and some surface cracks, Westminster Abbey undated (c.1841-1850) by J. Davis BHM 2373, 106.69 grammes, GVF with an edge bruise and some unevenness to the surfaces, along with Horne Tooke, J. Thelwall and T.Hardy Acquitted of High Treason 1794 37mm diameter in Pewter, BHM 377, 29.28 grammes, VF with some surface marks and edge knocks, Marriage of The Princess Royal to Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 33mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 2631, 11.80 grammes, GVF with some surface marks, Marriage of The Princess Royal to Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 46mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 2630, VF with some blistering, Tercentenary of the Birth of William Shakespeare 1864 52mm diameter in White Metal by T.Ottley, BHM 2811, 35.08 grammes, GVF
Medals 18th and 19th Century (7) Battle of Camperdown 1797 39mm diameter in White Metal by T.Wyon Snr. BHM 428, VF with some scuffs, Manchester Pitt Club 1813 50mm diameter in Pewter by T.Wyon Jnr. after H. Howard, BHM 771, , NVF/VF with some small rim nicks, Death of the Duke of York 1827 44mm diameter in White Metal by T.W.Ingram, BHM 1278, Good Fine/Fine, Death of Sir Robert Peel 1850 39mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, BHM 2396, GVF with some edge nicks, Battle of Inkerman 1854 41mm diameter in White Metal by Pinches, BHM 2541, Fine, Death of General Gordon 1885, 46mm diameter in White Metal by W.O.Lewis, BHM 3187, Eimer 1714, Good Fine with surface marks, plugged, Centenary of the Birth of Wilhelm I 1897, 74mm diameter in White Metal by Schafer, VF/NVF with some minor scratches
Battle of the Nile, Davison's Medal 1798 47mm diameter in bronze, by C.H. Kuchler, Obverse: Hope standing on a rocky promontory, left, holding an oval medallion of Nelson, inscribed EUROPE'S HOPE AND BRITAIN'S GLORY. Beyond: An open sea, REAR - ADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE. Reverse: A British fleet assembled in Aboukir Bay prepares to engage the French. ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS, In Exergue: VICTORY OF THE NILE . AUGUST 1 1798. Edge: A TRIBUTE OF REGARD FROM ALEXr. DAVISON. ESQr. ST. JAMES'S SQUARE, 40.11 grammes, BHM 447, Eimer 890, GVF with some light corrosion and thin scratches in the fields
Medals a varied group (19) Saint George Medal undated, 52mm diameter in .800 silver, 71.51 grammes, EF, Sedgley Park Award medal, undated (1799), 42mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon, EF, British Army in the Netherlands 1815 41mm diameter in bronze by A.J.Depaulis and La Fitte, BHM 867 About EF with some verdigris spots, A Scottish Soldier 1815 41mm diameter in White Metal by E.J.Dubois, BHM 868 Good Fine with some blistering, Foundation and First Meeting of the British Archaeological Association 1843 35mm diameter in bronze by W.J.Taylor BHM 2106var., Reverse: Three shields, VF/GVF, The Chinese Junk Keying 1848 26mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2322, Fine, Death of Sir Robert Peel 1850 27mm diameter in Brass, unsigned, BHM 2399 Near Fine, Centenary of the Foundation of Sunday Schools 1880 44mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, BHM 3088, VF with some scratches, pierced for suspension, with suspension ring, Centenary of the Foundation of Sunday Schools 1880 44mm diameter in White Metal, by Ottley, Obverse: Bust of Robert Raikes left, Reverse: TRAIN UP A CHILD / IN THE WAY HE SHOULD GO / & WHEN HE IS OLD / HE WILL NOT DEPART / FROM IT, NVF holed for suspension, with suspension ring, unlisted by BHM, Italy - National Exhibition 1891, Palermo, 40mm diameter in bronze, Fine, Death of the Duke of Clarence 1892 24mm diameter in bronze, BHM 3429, NVF holed, The Opening of Broadbent's Delph Playground 1897 33mm diameter in bronze VF, unlisted by BHM, Millennium of the City of Winchester 45mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: City Arms, Reverse: A.D. 897 BEORNWULF / WICREEVE / AD 1897-8 / ALFRED BOWKER / MAYOR, GVF with some edge knocks, unlisted by BHM, Edinburgh University Prize Medal 52mm diameter in bronze, awarded to D.E. Cameron for Senior Mathematics 1897-98, EF, End of the First South African War 1900 45mm diameter in White Metal by Spink & Son. BHM 3680, Eimer 1851, VF, Opening of the Town Hall, Lancaster 1909 44mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: City Arms, GIVEN BY LORD ASHTON TO ROBERT WILSON MAYOR, EF, Coronation of George V 1911 52mm diameter by A.H.Darby, Silver Plated, matt finish, BHM 4028, EF, Dismantling of the Gigantic Wheel, Blackpool 1928, 32mm diameter in White Metal NVF, Liverpool and Manchester Railway 150th Anniversary 1979 46mm diameter in brass, EF with some dark toning in places
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
Medals (8) The High-Pavement Chapel Founded 1691/Sunday School Centenary Founded 1805 44mm diameter in bronze by Vaughton NEF. Robert Raikes - Founder of Sunday Schools 39mm diameter in white metal NEF pierced for suspension. Queen Alexandra Dock, Cardiff, Opened 1906, 52mm diameter in bronze, Eimer 1900 GVF. Coronation of Edward VII (2) 1902 Newcastle-upon-Tyne in bronze by Fuchs, Fine, holed for suspension. Metropole Hotel, London in bronze by Fuchs VF. John Wesley Born 1703 Died 1791 The World is My Parish, 45mm diameter in white metal, Reverse: St. Domingo Street Weslyan Methodist, Established March 1785 NVF, pierced for suspension. William Gladstone 1884 33mm diameter in white metal Reverse: COMMEMORATIVE OF FRANCHISE DEMONSTRATION, Good Fine, holed for suspension, along with Prize medal -All England Croquet Association Handicap 46mm diameter in bronze awarded to A.H. Wrey 1924 Ranelaga Club NEF, Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle 1748 42mm diameter in brass, unsigned, Obverse George II right GEORGIUS . II. D.G.REX, Reverse : Britannia seated right, leans upon shield, regarding a sailing ship, PEACE NOURISHES TRADE Exergue: PROCLAIM'D 2.FEB 1748, 16.33 grammes, Fine with corroded surfaces, Masonic Rainbow badge, with Peace Dove and olive branch, in silver, by Kenning & Son, London, with ribbon and clasp inscribed, NOAH LODGE 263 , in excellent second-hand condition, boxed
USAGeorge Washington 1805 77mm diameter in bronze by T.Webb for D. Eccleston, Obverse: Armoured bust right, WEBB on truncation, GENERAL WASHINGTON INSCRIBED TO HIS MEMORY BY D: ECCLESTON. LANCASTER MDCCCV. Reverse: A standing Indian THE LAND WAS OURS / HE LAID THE FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN LIBERTY IN THE XVIII CENTURY, / INNUMERABLE MILLIONS YET UNBORN WILL VENERATE THE MEMORY / OF THE MAN WHO OBTAINED THEIR COUNTRY'S FREEDOM. Good Fine/Fine with bold portrait, some surface marks and edge knocks
The Duke of Wellington and related (9) The Passage of the Duro 1809 41mm diameter in bronze (Mudie's National Series, issued 1820) by N.G.A.Brenet and E.J.Dubois, BHM 671, VF/GVF the obverse with some verdigris, Parliamentary Thanks For Wellington's Services In The Peninsular War 1812 53mm diameter in bronze by T.Webb, BHM 746, NVF with some spots and contact marks, The Surrender of Pamplona 1813 41mm diameter in bronze (Mudie's National Series, issued 1820) by N.G.A.Brenet and J.P.Droz, BHM 765, 38.99 grammes, NEF with some contact marks, Peace in Europe 1814 41mm diameter in White Metal by J.P.Droz, BHM 825, NEF, Battle of Waterloo 1815 41mm diameter in White Metal BHM 871, VF/NVF with surface marks, The Duke of Wellington Elected Chancellor of Oxford University 1834 38mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 1663, GVF with some surface marks and an edge knock, Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 51mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2476, NEF and lustrous with some contact marks, Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 55mm diameter by J. Hinks, BHM 2487, Eimer 1470, Fine, Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 45mm diameter by J. Hinks, BHM 2487, Eimer 1470, GVF and lustrous with some surface marks
White Metal (10) KingGeorge III Enters the 50th Year of His Reign 1809 by P.Kempson, BHM 643, VF with some contact marks, Death of Sir John Moore 1809 40mm diameter by P. Wyon, BHM 665, VF, Sir Thomas Picton 1812 41mm diameter by Mudie/Mills, BHM 730, VF with some surface cracking, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 65mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 1809 Fine, Completion of the Thames Tunnel 1842 44mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 2080, VF with some blistering, The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, BHM 2549, NEF, The Great Exhibition 1851, 51mm diameter by Allen & Moore, for Maison Corr-Vander Maeren & Co. Brussels, (similar to BHM 2419), GVF with some spots and contact marks, Florence Nightingale 1854-1855 42mm diameter by J. Pinches, Eimer 1493, GVF with some spots and edge knocks, surface plugged on the reverse, Marriage of the Prince of Prussia to the Princess Royal 1858, 32mm diameter by J. Hinks BHM 2622, GVF with some contact marks, Centenary of Sunday Schools 1880, 44mm diameter, unsigned, BHM 3088, Good Fine with some scratches in the fields, pierced for suspension
Procession of Loyal Britons To Tipton Church 1811 54mm diameter in White Metal by Patrick, Obverse: The King enthroned, left, holding orb and sceptre, the British lion crowns at his side, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST PUBLIC PROCESSION OF LOYAL / BRITONS TO TIPTON NEW CHURCH JULY 8TH ANNON DOMINE 1811. In Exergue: GOD SAVE THE KING, Reverse: Britannia seated right upon rocks holding an olive branch, ships at sea, UNION IS THE BOND OF SOCIETY. In Exergue: AMITY 55.12 grammes, BHM 722 Good Fine with some scratches and surface marks, Leicester Pitt Club 1814 48mm diameter in silver, Obverse: Bare head of William Pitt left NON SIBI SED PATRIAE VIXIT, NVF/VF, the reverse with deeper scratches within the wreath, BHM 835 NVF in original suspension loop
Medals 19th Century in White Metal (9) Battle of Salamanca 1812 41mm diameter by N.G.A. Brenet, BHM 735, Good Fine with some corrosion and surface cracking, The Marquis of Anglesey 1815 41mm diameter by G. Mills and A.J.Depaulis, BHM 859, Fine/Good Fine with some edge knocks, A Scottish Soldier 1815 41mm diameter by E.J.Dubois (Mudie's National series, issued 1820), BHM 868, NVF/Good Fine, York Minster - Choir of York Minster Destroyed By Fire 1829 45mm diameter by J.W & S., BHM 1362, GVF with some scratches, Accession of William IV 1830 55mm diameter by E. Thomason, BHM 1423, NVF with some scratches, Opening of London Bridge 1831 27mm diameter by B. Wyon, BHM 1545, Completion of the Thames Tunnel 1842 63mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, VF, Erection of the Wellington Statue at The Royal Exchange 44mm diameter by Davis, BHM 2196, VF, Treaty of Paris 1856 41mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2580, VF with a small area of corrosion on the obverse
Birmingham Pitt Club 1814 50mm diameter in silver, by T.Webb, Obverse: Draped bust of William Pitt left, NON SIBI SED PATRIAE, Reverse: BIRMINGHAM / PITT CLUB / MDCCCIV within a closed wreath, 54.08 grammes, BHM 834, Good Fine with some minor scratches in the fields
Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 50mm diameter in bronze, by T. Webb and G. Mills Obverse: Draped bust of Princess Charlotte with hair in fillet and decorated with roses, facing three-quarter right. H.R.H. PRINCESS CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA. In Exergue: BORN JAN 7th 1796. / MARRIED MAY 2. / 1816. Reverse: Britannia seated left, weeping, by the British lion and a broken column, urn and clouds with rays behind, DIED . NOVVI . MDCCCVII. In Exergue: WEEP BRITAIN THOU HAST LOST / 'THE EXPECTANCY AND ROSE' / OF THE FAIR STATE. BHM 940, EF with some contact marks
Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 50mm diameter in bronze, by T. Webb and G. Mills Obverse: Draped bust of Princess Charlotte with hair in fillet and decorated with roses, facing three-quarter right. H.R.H. PRINCESS CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA. In Exergue: BORN JAN 7 1796, MARRIED MAY 2. 1816, Reverse: Britannia seated left, weeping, by the British Lion and a broken column; urn and clouds with rays behind, DIED NOV . VI . MDCCCXVII. In Exergue: WEEP BRITAIN THOU HAST LOST / 'THE EXPECTANCY AND ROSE' / OF THE FAIR STATE, BHM 940, 62.30 grammes, EF/GEF
Presentation of Colours to the RoyalMilitary College by Queen Charlotte 1813 41mm diameter in copper by T. Webb and N. Brenet, Obverse: Bare head of the Duke of York left, FIELD MARSHALL F. DUKE OF YORK, Reverse: The Queen presenting colours to the students at the college. PRESENTATION OF COLOURS BY HER MAJESTY AUGUST 1813. Exergue: Facade of the college and 1802, the date of it's foundation. BHM 769, Eimer 1035, UNC or very near so with some small spots and rim nicks. Note: One of Mudie's series of National medals struck in 1820
The Elgin Marbles - Sacrifice, undated, 48mm diameter in White Metal, by E. Thomason, Obverse: The Royal Coat of Arms with supporters. THE ELGIN MEDALS DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO HIS MAJESTY GEORGE IV, Reverse: a fragment of the frieze of the marbles, a Parthenon sculpture, three draped figures, one headless, sacrificing bull. BHM 1061 (part of a 48-piece set), VF
Medals (3) Death of Taylor Combe 1826 45mm diameter in bronze by W.J.Taylor, after B. Pistrucci, Obverse: Bare head left, Reverse: Inscription within a wreath TAYLOR COMBE / M.A. / SEC. ROY. SOC. / DIRECT. SOC. ANT. / KEEPER OF COINS / & ANTIQUITIES / BRITISH MUSEUM / DIED 1826 / AGED 52, BHM 1258, Eimer 1184, EF , Lambert Jones Laudatory medal 1849 64mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon. Obverse: Bare head of Lambert Jones , right, R. LAMBERT JONES A.D.MDCCCXLIX. Reverse: Legend in 7 lines within a wreath tied with bow. PRESENTED BY HIS / GRATEFUL FELLOW CITIZENS / TO COMMEMORATE EXERTIONS / IN WHICH THE CITY OF LONDON / WAS IMPROVED ART ENCOURAGED / HEALTH & CONVENIENCE / PROMOTED, upon the bow: CONSCIA MENS RECTI, BHM 2349, Eimer 1438, VF, Science and Art Prize Medal 1856 53mm diameter in copper Obverse: Victoria Young head VICTORIA BY THE GRACE OF GOD QVEEN MDCCCLVI, Reverse: NATIONAL MEDAL FOR SVCCESS IN ART AWARDED BY THE SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT, edge: ALFRED JONES, SUBJECT 23rd 1894, NEF cleaned, in the box of issue
Medals (2) Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288b (cast, 50mm diameter with plain edge) Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SANCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTVAR.1688. Reverse: Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, VF, tooled in the fields, Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II, Sir Walter Scott Laudatory Medal 1827 62mm diameter in bronze, by A.J. Stothard, after F. Chantrey published by S. Parker, Obverse: Bare head of Sir Walter Scott right, with SCOTT in the field behind the head, Reverse: Female figure leaning on a column holding ribbon inscribed TO GREAT MEN. Exergue: MDCCCXXVII, Edge: BARDORUM CITHARIS PATRIO QUI REDDIDIT ISTRO, BHM 1312, VF
Repeal of the Test and Corporation Act 1828 60mm diameter in bronze by S. Clint, Obverse: Liberty standing right handing charter to Britannia seated left, Piety standing facing SACRAMENTAL TEST ABOLISHED In Exergue: MAY 9th 1828. Reverse: TRUTH / FREEDOM / PEACE / CHARITY all within a wreath, 81.05 grammes, BHM 1332, EF with some small edge nicks
Medals 19th and 20th Century (9) York Minster Destroyed By Fire 1829 45mm diameter in White Metal by J.W & S. BHM 1362, NEF, Foundation of the Sailor's Home, Liverpool 1846 53mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 2249, Near Fine, pierced with suspension ring, some graffiti below the bust, Westminster Abbey undated (c.1841-1850) 61mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, BHM 2373, NEF with some spots on the reverse, The Great Exhibition 1851 in White Metal 39mm diameter by J. Taylor BHM 2458, NEF with some small edge nicks, listed as RRR by BHM, The Great Exhibition 1851 23mm diameter in bronze, by T.Pope & Co. BHM 2455, Good Fine with some contact marks, Opening of Plymouth Guild Hall 1874 39mm diameter in White Metal by L.D.Westcott, BHM 2999, VF with uneven surfaces, listed as rare by BHM, Opening of Manchester Town Hall 1877 45mm diameter in White Metal by J. Moore, BHM 3041, VF/GVF holed for suspension, Consecration of Truro Cathedral 1887 45mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 3351, GVF, Naval and Military Exhibition, Crystal Palace 1901 38mm diameter in Gilt White Metal, unsigned, GEF in the box of issue
White Metal (10) Coronation of William IV 1831 46mm diameter, unsigned, BHM 1498, NVF/VF pierced for suspension, The Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter by T.Halliday, BHM 1587, 54.77 grammes, Good Fine with some dirt and uneven surfaces, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 65mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 1809 NVF with some edge knocks and with uneven surfaces, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 46mm diameter, unsigned, BHM 1842, NVF/VF with some spots, pierced for suspension, Re-Opening of the Royal Exchange 1848 60mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 2176, GVF with some minor surface marks, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 63mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2605, VF with scratches in the fields, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 42mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2606, NVF with some spots, pierced for suspension, Queen Victoria Visit to Manchester 1851 52mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2415, Fine with surface marks, pierced for suspension, International Exhibition 1862 50mm diameter by A.Bovy, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria left VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, Exergue: UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OF LONDON 1862, MASSONNET EDITOR below, VF/GVF, boxed, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 51mm diameter by F. Bowcher, BHM 3514, GVF with some contact marks
Medals 19th Century (9) York Minster - Choir of York Minster Destroyed By Fire 1829 45mm diameter in White Metal by Barbar, Cattle & North, BHM 1361, Good Fine with some areas of corrosion, Visit of Queen Victoria to the City of London 1837 50mm diameter a restrike in bronze, as BHM 1775,EF lacquered, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 65mm diameter in White Metal by Davis, BHM 1807, VF, possibly once gilded, Marriage of Prince Albert 1840 27mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, BHM 1947, GVF/VF with some contact marks, Birth of the Prince of Wales 1841 45mm diameter in White Metal by T.Halliday, BHM 1992, Lustrous EF with a small edge nick, Prince Albert Installed As Chancellor of Cambridge University, 44mm diameter in White metal , unsigned, EF with some small spots, Centenary of the Birth of George Stephenson 1881, 45mm diameter in White Metal by T.P.Chapman, VF with some corrosion, holed for suspension, International Health Exhibition 1884 45mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon/J. Pinches, BHM 3175, Eimer 1704, EF/AU the obverse with a small verdigris spot, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 64mm diameter in White Metal by N. McPhail after N. Paton, BHM 3260, NEF, listed as RR by BHM
Stonyhurst College award medal (c.1832) 53mm diameter in silver, by T. Halliday, Obverse: Tower gatehouse, RRELIGIONI AVITAE, In Exergue: COLL.STONYHVRST, Reverse: R.R . PP. Q / PROBATION . ANNVA / SCITE . AC . LITERATE / PERFVNCTIS, all within a wreath, 61.7 grammes, About EF with some contact marks and an edge bruise
The Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter in copper by B. Wyon, Obverse: 7-line inscription within a wreath, crown above, Arms of the city of London below : REFORM / IN THE REPRESENTATION / OF THE PEOPLE / IN THE / COMMONS HOUSE OF / PARLIAMENT / 1832, Reverse: Liberty kneeling, handing scroll inscribed REFORM to Britannia. Plaque with head of William IV above tablet inscribed GREY / BROUGHAM / ALTHORP / RUSSELL. In Exergue: 2nd & 3rd. WILLIAM IV. 55.43 grammes, BHM 1603, EF, Note: This is Medal No. 3 in the City of London series
Medals 19th and 20th Century (13) Queen Victoria - Visit to the City of London 1837 62mm diameter in bronze by J. Barber, after J.R.Lane, BHM 1772, NEF with some small edge nicks and a thin scratch on the obverse field, Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 65mm diameter in White metal by Allen & Moore, 95.29 grammes, BHM 2474, Eimer 1468, NEF/GVF, Lichfield Cathedral undated (c.1841-1850) 61mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, , BHM 2370, GVF with uneven surfaces, boxed, Belgium - Royal Society of Philanthropists 1868 awarded to Mr. P. Vandelaerm VF with some scratches in the fields, South Staffordshire Industrial and Fine Arts Exhibition , Wolverhampton 1869 51mm diameter in bronze by J. Moore, GEF with a gentle edge bruise, boxed, International Fisheries Exhibition 1883 45mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon & J. Pinches, Reverse by L.F.Day, BHM 3153, Eimer 1694, 53.55 grammes, GEF with a small spot and a small edge knock, boxed, Tercentenary of the Foundation of Edinburgh University 1884 57mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, BHM 3173, 93.22 grammes, EF/VF with some scratches on the reverse, British & Foreign Sailors Society 1893 39mm diameter in White Metal, Reverse: Bacchante in sail, 1882-92, unlisted by BHM 16.64 grammes, EF with some scuffs and scratches, pierced for suspension, boxed, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 38mm diameter in gilt silver by J. Allen, Reverse: Presented by Ernest F.C.Hatch M.P. , unlisted by BHM , EF, boxed, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, , EF pierced for suspension, with suspension ring, boxed, The National Rifle Association 1910 Obverse: archer and rifleman standing, Reverse: Imperial and Challenge Shield - Junior, legend: PRESENTED BY R.W.FENNELL, BHM 4479, EF boxed, Service Medal of the Order of St. John, with clasp, awarded for 10 years service, EF in Rhodium plated Cupro-Nickel, with clasp and ribbon, Service Medal of the Order of St. John cupro-nickel, Fine, once gilded, with incorrect ribbon
Medals 19th Century (10) Majority of Princess Victoria 1837 53mm diameter in White metal by G.R.Colis, BHM 1734, VF with some blistering in the fields, Death of Prince Albert 1861 65mm diameter in White Metal by T.Ottley, BHM 2700, Eimer 1547, VF with some spots and an edge nick, International Exhibition 1873 70mm diameter in gilt White Metal, by G.T.Morgan after J. Gamble, BHM 2964, Eimer 1622, GVF, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 76mm diameter in oxidised White Metal, by F.Bowcher, for Spink & Son. BHM 3511, About EF, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 78mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, BHM 3581, Eimer 1814, NVF with some edge nicks, holed, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher for Spink & Son. BHM 3515, Eimer 1818, NEF and lustrous, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher for Spink & Son. BHM 3516, NEF/EF and lustrous, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher for Spink & Son. BHM 3512, NEF, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 39mm diameter in bronze by The Mint, Birmingham Ltd. BHM 3549 A/UNC, End of the First South African War 1900 45mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher, BHM 3680, VF
Queen Victoria - Visit To The City Of London 1837 62mm diameter in White Metal by J. Barber, Published by Griffin & Hyams, Obverse: Bust left, crowned, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA, Reverse: Victoria standing beneath a canopy, attended by Britannia, is welcomed by the Lord Mayor, City Arms above, WELCOME. Exergue: IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO THE CITY OF LONDON. NOV 9th 1837. THE RIGHT HONORle JOHN COWAN LORD MAYOR., Eimer 1303, BHM 1772, 90.6 grammes, About EF in fitted case
Queen Victoria and related (12) Queen Victoria - Visit to the City of London 1837 62mm diameter in bronze by J. Barber after J.R.Lane, BHM 1772, , GEF, Queen Victoria - Visit to the City of London 1837 62mm diameter in White Metal by J. Barber after J.R.Lane BHM 1772, VF, Prince Albert Installed as Chancellor of Cambridge University 1847 49mm diameter in bronze by J. Davis/J. Peters, BHM 2257, VF with some surface dirt, Queen Victoria Visit to Birmingham 1858 56mm diameter in bronze by J. Moore, BHM 2613 NVF/VF with some contact marks and edge knocks, Recovery of the Prince of Wales From Typhoid 1872 58mm diameter in bronze by J.S & A.B. Wyon, BHM 2529 VF, Holborn Restaurant 1874 69mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, inscribed to H.W.Standen Esq.BHM 2989, VF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, BHM 3515 NEF holed, International Invention and Music Exhibition 1885 BHM 3198, in bronze, Good Fine/NVF with some spots, one removed from the obverse, International Exhibition, Liverpool 1886 51mm diameter in gilt bronze by Elkington & Co. GVF the reverse with some scratches, BHM 3216, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 77mm diameter unsigned, BHM 3583 VF with attempted piercing at the top of the obverse, Victorian Era Exhibition 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher, 29.13 grammes, BHM 3624, GEF the reverse with some surface marks, Death of Queen Victoria 1901 65mm diameter in bronze by C. Lauer, BHM 3689, NVF/GF with some contact marks
Queen Victoria and related (6) Queen Victoria - Visit To The City Of London 1837 52mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, BHM 1773, 43.25 grammes, VF with some blistering, Queen Victoria - Visit To The City Of London 1837 62mm diameter in Silver? by J. Barber after J. Lane, BHM 1772, Eimer 1303, 99.24 grammes, NVF with scuffs and surface marks, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 74mm diameter in White Metal by G.R.Collis,BHM 1805, Eimer 1310, 135.91 grammes, GVF with some light verdigris, Wakefield Industrial and Fine Art Exhibition 1865 Prize medal 76mm diameter in White metal, by Ottley, Birmingham, awarded to Isaac Wood for Direct Acting Engine, ('Halling' has been added in graffiti-style after Wood) 159.17 grammes, EF with original lustre, Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 65mm diameter in bronze by J. Carter, BHM 3232, Eimer 1736, 140.08 grammes, EF with some rim nicks, in a modern box, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 76mm diameter by F.Bowcher for Spink & Son. BHM 3511, 101.70 grammes, GVF/VF with some contact marks and an edge bruise
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 36mm diameter in bronze by B. Pistrucci, The Official Royal Mint Issue, BHM 1801, Eimer 1315, 25.37 grammes, EF with some minor contact marks and edge nicks, the surface with underlying iridescence
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 61mm diameter in White Metal by J. Barber, Obverse: Bust left, draped and holding a sceptre, crowned, VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Reverse: The Queen holding an orb and sceptre, leads a procession beneath a canopy supported by courtiers. In Exergue: CROWN'D JUNE 28. 1838, 87 grammes, BHM 1803, Eimer 1311, EF
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 64mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, Obverse: Head of Victoria left, garlanded with roses, thistles and shamrocks. On a wide border: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D: Reverse: On a raised stage, the Queen seated holding a sceptre and a orb is crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury. To the right she is proclaimed by the figures of Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia. To the left she is attended by Justice and Industry with a winged herald and cherub above, a lion, cornucopia and other symbolic objects below. H.M.G. MAJESTY VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819. ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE 20th 1837. In Exergue: CROWNED JUNE 28th 1838, 83 grammes, BHM 1807, NEF with some surface marks and thin scratches
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 86mm diameter in bronze by B. Pistrucci, Obverse: Diademed head of Queen Victoria left, ALEXANDRINA VICTORIA, Reverse: DA / FACILEM CURSUM / ATQUE / ADNUE COEPTIS / 1838, 330 grammes, BHM 1802, Eimer 1309, About EF with some contact marks and small spots, listed as rare by BHM
Medals 19th Century (9) Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 64mm diameter in White Metal, BHM 1810 by J. Davis, Fine with some corrosion, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 45mm diameter in White metal by T.Halliday BHM 1822, NVF with some spots, holed for suspension, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 35mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 1842, Eimer 1313, GVF holed for suspension, Marriage of Queen Victoria 1840 42mm diameter in White Metal by W.J.Taylor, BHM 1918, GVF and lustrous with some edge nicks, Marriage of The Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 42mm diameter in White Metal by Pinches, BHM 2626, VF, Marriage of The Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 54mm diameter in White Metal by J. Hinks, Birmingham, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, Reverse: MARRIED 25th JAN 1858, a flaming torch below, a wreath and shields below, unlisted by BHM or Eimer, NVF with some spots and contact marks, International Exhibition of Fine Arts 1873 70mm diameter in gilt White metal by G.T.Morgan after J. Gamble, BHM 2964, NEF, Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 45mm diameter in White Metal by EW.O.Lewis, BHM 3257, Fine with uneven surfaces and some edge bruises, holed for suspension, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher for Spink & Son, BHM 3512, NVF/VF
Queen Victoria (10) Coronation 1838 45mm diameter in White Metal by T.Halliday, BHM 1822 NVF with some scratches and surface marks, pierced for suspension, Coronation 1838 39mm diameter in White Metal by T.Halliday, BHM 1824 Good Fine, pierced for suspension, Coronation 1838 46mm diameter in White Metal , unsigned, BHM 1842, VF with some spots, pierced for suspension, Marriage 1840 54mm diameter in White Metal by T.Haliday, BHM 1910, VF with some surface marks, rated RRR by BHM, Golden Jubilee 1887 38mm diameter in White Metal by A.Wyon, BHM 3291, VF, Golden Jubilee 1887 38mm diameter in White Metal by Brookes & Adams BHM 3230, VF/GVF, streaky on the obverse, pierced for suspension, Diamond Jubilee 1897 69mm diameter in lead, unsigned, BHM 3586, VF with some edge nicks and some scratches in the obverse field, Diamond Jubilee 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher,BHM 3514, NEF, Diamond Jubilee 1897 39mm diameter by H.B.Sale & Co. BHM 3563, VF with some light tooling on the obverse, pierced for suspension, Diamond Jubilee 1897 46mm diameter by W.O.Lewis, Reverse: Windsor Castle, GVF with some scratches, pierced for suspension
Queen Victoria (10) Coronation 1838 49mm diameter in White Metal, by J. Davis, BHM 1811, Good Fine with some blistering, pierced for suspension, Coronation 1838 46mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 1842, GVF with uneven surfaces and minor blistering, Visit to France 1843 26mm diameter in bronze, by V.M. Borrell, unlisted by BHM, but similar in style to the 'Visit to Belgium' medal described as BHM 2090 by the same medallist, EF with pleasing tone, Opening the Coal Exchange 1849 27mm diameter in White Metal, by Allen & Moore, BHM 2356, , NEF, RoyalGolden Jubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter by Heaton & Sons, BHM 3346, NEF/EF and lustrous, boxed, Victorian Era Exhibition 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, BHM 3624, VF with some edge knocks, Diamond Jubilee 1897 32mm diameter, unsigned, in Silver? Obverse: Veiled head left, above sprays of laurel, Reverse: Crowned Royal shield with five smaller shields of colonies, unlisted by BHM, similar in style to BHM 3595, GVF, Diamond Jubilee 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F,.Bowcher BHM 3517, NEF/EF, Diamond Jubilee 1897 Aston Manor by Vaughton 40mm diameter in White metal by Vaughton, BHM 3569, GVF with an edge bruise, Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in bronze by A. Miesch, BHM 3546, Good Fine, pierced for suspension
St. Paul's Cathedral undated (c.1840) 61mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, Obverse: View of the cathedral ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL, In Exergue: NORTH EAST VIEW / LONDON, Reverse: View of the interior, INTERIOR OF ST. PAUL'S. In Exergue: THE NAVE AND CHOIR, 94.10 grammes, NEF, unlisted by BHM or Eimer
Foundation of the New Royal Exchange 1842, 61mm diameter in bronze by T. Halliday, published by Hyam Hyams, Obverse: Façade of the Royal Exchange ROYAL EXCHANGE, In exergue: BUILT BY Sr. THOS. GRESHAM 1566 / DESTROYED BY THE FIRE OF LONDON / REBUILT 1669. AGAIN BURNT / JANY. 10 1838, Reverse: Facade of a building NEW ROYAL EXCHANGE, In exergue THE FOUNDATION STONE LAID BY / H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT / JANUARY 17. 1842, BHM 2076, About EF with some contact marks and some scratches in the field
Medals (3) Germany - Hamburg St. Petri Church Destroyed by Fire 1842 44mm diameter in bronze by Wilkens, Bremen NEF, France Prize medal Philo technical Association, Obverse: A series of industrial Implements, Free Courses in Favour of Workers, awarded to Mathilde Fontaine Three First prizes, Two Second Prizes and Two mentions, 56mm diameter in bronze, UNC in round contemporary case, Prize Medal - King's School - Grantham 52mm diameter in bronze, unawarded A/UNC toned
Chichester Cathedral 1844 60mm diameter in White Metal, by I. Barker, Obverse: View of Chichester cathedral, In Exergue: CHICHESTER / CATHEDRAL, Reverse: View of Chichester cross. In Exergue: CHICHESTER / CROSS,BHM 2164, NEF with some minor hairlines and contact marks, listed as Rare by BHM
Re-Opening of the Royal Exchange 1844 73mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Draped bust of Sir Thomas Gresham left, EMPORIVM REGIVM A. THOMA GRESHAM EQ. AVRGIVE LONDIENSI CONDITVM A.S. MDLXXI, Reverse: Statue of Queen Victoria in long robes, holding orb and sceptre before the Royal Exchange. Above: REST. ET. APERT. AVSP. VICTORIA REG. On the plinth of the statue: A:S. MDCCCXLIV /XXVIII OCT. BHM 2185, Eimer 1390, EF with some small spots
Prize medal 1847 38mm diameter in bronze, by Simons?, (signature unclear) Obverse: Britannia seated left holding wreath in her right hand, a cornucopia overflowing from her left. 1847 engraved in exergue below, Reverse: inscribed H.A.CRAMER / nKON. AKAD / TEEKENS L / ORN T 2E KL. TEEK N., 24.55 grammes, GVF with two edge bruises, come with a round presentation box
St. Paul's Cathedral 1849 60mm diameter in bronze by J. Wiener, Obverse: View of St. Paul's cathedral, In Exergue: ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL LONDON, Reverse: A view of the interior. In Exergue: FOUNDED VI CENTURY, BURNT XI CENTURY,/ REBUILT IN STONE XII and XIII CENTy./ AGAIN BURNT 1666./ REBUILT IN ITS PRESENT STATE 1675-1710./ ARCHIT. CHRIST. WREN, Eimer 1505, BHM 2363, EF with some flecks of uneven tone
Exhibition Medals in White Metal (4) Great Exhibition 1851 52mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2419, VF with minor spots and light blistering in places, Great Exhibition 1851 52mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2421, Fine, plugged and with swivel mount hole at the top, Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter by J. Taylor, BHM 2459, Eimer 1463, GVF/VF with some contact marks, International Exhibition 1862 42mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2741 GVF with some contact marks
Exhibitions and related (10) The Great Exhibition 1851 Services Medal 48mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Edge: ROBERT GARDNER, BHM 2465, Good Fine with some edge knocks, The Great Exhibition 1851 31mm diameter in White Metal by Heaton & Sons, BHM 2440, GVF with some spots and edge nicks, The Great Exhibition 1851 27mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, BHM 2433, NVF with some spots, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 63mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2605, VF with some surface marks, boxed, the lid detached, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 BHM 2609, Eimer 1513, VF lacquered, with some edge knocks, International Exhibition 1862 42mm diameter in gold-plated copper, BHM 2744, NVF with some surface marks and residue, International Exhibition 1862 50mm diameter in White Metal by A.Bovy, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria left VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, Exergue: UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OF LONDON 1862, MASSONNET EDITOR NEF/GVF in a round card case, International Exhibition 1862 50mm diameter in bronze by A.Bovy, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria left VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, Exergue: UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OF LONDON 1862, MASSONNET EDITOR below, VF with some verdigris, International Inventions Exhibition 1885 45mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon, BHM 3198, NVF with some spots and surface marks, Exhibition Prize Medal (awarded 1872-1897) 1889 63mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, awarded by the Crystal Palace Co.Y For a Picture 'Mignon' T.Blake Wirgman NVF
Exhibitions and related in White Metal (10) The Great Exhibition 1851 52mm diameter by Allen & Moore BHM 2421, Fine/Good Fine, The Great Exhibition 1851 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2424, , NEF, The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, BHM 2459, Good Fine with grey tone, Opening of the Crystal Palace 1854, 51mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2546, GVF with some surface marks, Opening of the Crystal Palace 1854 42mm diameter by J. Pinches, BHM 2549, NVF pierced for suspension, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857, 42mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2606, NEF the reverse with some spots and surface marks, International Exhibition 1862 52mm diameter by G. Dowler, BHM 2723, NEF and lustrous with many contact marks, International Exhibition 1862 42mm diameter by Pinches BHM 2741, NEF, International Exhibition 1862 52mm diameter by G. Dowler, die axis rotated 90 degrees, BHM 2726 Good Fine with surface marks, International Exhibition 1862 50mm diameter by A.Bovy, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria left VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, Exergue: UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OF LONDON 1862, MASSONNET EDITOR below, NEF with an edge bruise
Exhibitions and related in White Metal (10) The Great Exhibition 1851 52mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2422, Fine/Good Fine, The Great Exhibition 1851 BHM 2448 (obverse picture incorrect in BHM), 53mm diameter by Ottley, VF with some scratches, The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter by W.J. Taylor BHM 2459, Good Fine, The Great Exhibition 1851 31mm diameter by Heaton & Sons, BHM 2440,GVF, The Great Exhibition 1851 34mm diameter by Heaton & Sons, BHM 2439, Fine, Exhibition of Arts Treasures, Manchester 1857 41mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2609, Eimer 1513, NEF and lustrous with some small edge nicks, International Exhibition 1862 39mm diameter by G. Dowler, BHM 2728 listed as RR by BHM, VF/GVF with some contact marks, International Exhibition 1862 37mm diameter by G. Dowler BHM 2729 NEF and lustrous with surface marks, come in the brass shell-type box of issue, Visitors to The Crystal Palace 1866 42mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, BHM 2868, NEF pierced for suspension, Naval & Military Exhibition 1901 BHM 3734, Eimer 1858, VF
Exhibitions and related in White Metal (10) The Great Exhibition 1851 54mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2454, Good Fine with surface marks, The Great Exhibition 1851 43mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 2436, NEF and lustrous, listed as RR by BHM, The Great Exhibition 1851 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2424, GVF/NEF, The Great Exhibition 1851 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore BHM 2426 Good Fine, holed, The Crystal Palace, Sydenham 1852, 45mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, , BHM 2508, NVF with uneven surfaces, listed as RRR by BHM, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 42mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2606, Good Fine, holed, International Exhibition 1862 50mm diameter by A.Bovy, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria left VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, Exergue: UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OF LONDON 1862, MASSONNET EDITOR below, VF with some surface marks and scratches, International Exhibition 1862 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2717, Good Fine/NVF holed for suspension, International Exhibition 1862, 42mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2740, NEF/EF and lustrous, RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter by Heaton & Sons, BHM 3346,Good Fine with some surface marks
Exhibitions and related in White Metal (10) The Great Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2446, VF with some contact marks and scratches, The Great Exhibition 1851 54mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2453, listed as RR by BHM, VF with some scratches and surface marks, The Great Exhibition 1851 by J. Davis, BHM 2435, GVF with some scratches, Opening of the Crystal Palace 1854 42mm diameter by J. Pinches BHM 2549, Good Fine, pierced for suspension, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857, Visit of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, accompanied by the Princess Royal, The Prince of Wales, Princess Alice, Prince Alfred and Prince Frederick William of Prussia, Oval 51mm x 41mm, by T.Ottley, BHM 2604var, NEF and lustrous with a scratch in the field, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 BHM 2609, Eimer 1513 NVF with some scratches and contact marks, International Exhibition 1862 52mm diameter by G. Dowler BHM 2724, VF with some surface marks and scratches, die axis rotated 90 degrees, holed on the top edge with suspension ring, International Exhibition 1862 51mm diameter by J. Pinches, BHM 2739 VF, International Exhibition 1862 54mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2735, NEF with some lustre, Naval & Military Exhibition 1901, 38mm diameter by unsigned, BHM 3734, Eimer 1858, VF
Exhibitions and related in White Metal (6) The Great Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2447, NEF with some surface blistering in places, The Great Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2446 , NEF with some surface blistering, The Great Exhibition 1851 64mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2418, NEF with some hairlines and some spots, Opening of the Crysal Palace 1854 74mm diameter by T.Ottley BHM 2548,GVF with minor surface blistering and small rim nicks, Opening of the Crystal Palace 1854 63mm diameter by G.G.Adams, BHM 2545, GVF with some surface marks and edge knocks, Opening of the Crystal Palace 1854 63mm diameter by J. Pinches, BHM 2549,GVF with some surface marks
Exhibitions and related, in White Metal (10) The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, BHM 2459, Eimer 1463, VF/GVF with an edge bruise, The Great Palace for the Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter unsigned, Obverse: Allan, Son & Co. 69 to 71 St. Paul's , London, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, unlisted by BHM, VF holed for suspension, the reverse with light graffiti, Exhibition of Art Treasures 1857 41mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2609 GVF with some contact marks, International Exhibition 1862 54mm diameter by T. Ottley, BHM 2736, NVF with surface marks and scratches, International Exhibition 1862 52mm diameter by G. Dowler, BHM 2725, Good Fine, International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2733, VF, International Exhibition 1862 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2718, EF with an edge bruise and some contact marks, International Exhibition 1862 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2717, , Good Fine, RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter by Heaton & Sons, BHM 3346, VF with some scratches, Naval & Military Exhibition 1901 38mm diameter, unsigned, BHM 3734, Eimer 1858, About VF with some edge nicks and minor bruises
Exhibitions and related, in White Metal (10) The Great Exhibition 1851 52mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2419, , NEF with some edge nicks, The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter by W.J. Taylor,. BHM 2459, Eimer 1463, GVF/NEF the obverse with some hairlines, The Great Exhibition 1851 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2424, VF, The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter by Heaton & Sons, BHM 2438, Good Fine, Opening of the Crystal Palace 1854 by L.C.Wyon/T.R.Pinches, BHM 2553, NEF, Exhibition of Art Treasures 1857 41mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2609, NEF with some scratches, Exhibition of art Treasures 1857 42mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2607, NVF holed for suspension, with some surface marks and scratches, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857, Oval 51mm x 41mm by T.Ottley, BHM 2604, NEF, International Exhibition 1862 51mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2734, NEF with some gentle edge bruises, die axis rotated 90 degrees, Grand Benefit Concert 1867 42mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, BHM 2879, EF
International Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter in White Metal, by T. Ottley, Obverse: Exterior view of the exhibition buildings, an angel flying above, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION IN THE 25TH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA. In Exergue: OPENED 1ST. MAY 1862 / DESIGNED BY / CAPTAIN FOWKE R.E / ERECTED BY MESSRS KELK AND LUCAS. Reverse: Briannia standing, holding laurel branch, amid attributes of industry, art, thrift and transportation, BHM 2733, NEF/GVF
The Great Exhibition 1851 (2) the first 45mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Distant view of the exhibition buildings, THE BUILDING AT LONDONFOR THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1851. In Exergue: Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in a medallion, supported by two cherubs, Reverse: 16-line inscription: THE MATERIALS ARE / IRON AND GLASS / IT IS IN SHAPE / A PARALLELOLGRAM / 1848 FT. LONG BY 4058 FT. BROAD / AND 66 FT. HIGH: / IT IS CROSSED MIDWAY BY / A TRANSEPT, 108FT HIGH; / ON THE NORTH SIDE IS AN ADDITION, OF 936 FT. IN LENGTH / BY 48FT. IN BREADTH, / TOTAL AREA OIF SPACE, / 855,360 CUBIC FT. / OR NEARLY 21 ACRES, / ESTIMATED VALUE, / £150,000, On a wide border around: THERE ARE 2244 IRON GIRDERS, 3300 COLUMNS, 202 MILES OF SASH BARSAND 900,000 SUP: FT. OF GLASS, BHM 2423, EF and lustrous, the second 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Gothic style bust of the Queen left, H.M.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA, on a wide border around: BORN MAY 24 1819. CROWNED JUNE 28 1838, MARRIED FEB. 10 1840, Reverse: Distant view of the exhibition buildings, THE BUILDING AT LONDONFOR THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1851. In Exergue: Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in a medallion, supported by two cherubs, , BHM 2425, minor hairlines scratches in the fields, about EF
The Great Exhibition 1851 (2) the first 74mm diameter in White Metal, by T. Ottley, Obverse: Bare head of Prince Albert left, within an open wreath HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building. THE BUILDING FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION IN LONDON 1851, BHM 2446, Eimer 1458, VF with pitted surfaces, the second 64mm diameter by Allen & Moore in White Metal, gilded, Obverse: Bare head of Prince Albert right within a wide ornate border PRINCE ALBERT CONSORT OF QUEEN VICTORIA, Reverse: A distant view of the Exhibition building. BHM 2418, VF gilded
The Great Exhibition 1851 52mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Bare head of Prince Albert within a toothed border right, PRINCE ALBERT. CONSORT OF QUEEN VICTORIA., Reverse: View of the Exhibition building. THE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION LONDON 1851, BHM 2421, EF and lustrous with some minor spots and light hairlines
The Great Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter in White Metal, by T. Ottley, Obverse: Bare head of Prince Albert left, within an open wreath HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building. BHM 2446, Eimer 1458, NEF with and edge knock and some minor surface residue within the wreath
The Great Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter in White Metal, by T. Ottley, Obverse: Bare heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert within oval medallions divided by Royal Arms and scrolls, View of exhibition buildings and inscription within an open wreath PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT / DESIGNED BY / JOSEPH PAXTON ESQRR. F.L.S. / ERECTED BY / FOX, HENDERSON & Co. Around: EXHIBITION OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. LONDON. 1851. Reverse: Britannia standing on a seashore, right hand resting on a beehive, on a globe, left hand holding olive branch, ship to the left, and engine to the right, 164.03 grammes, BHM 2447, NEF
The Great Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter in White Metal, by T. Ottley, Obverse: Bare heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert within oval medallions divided by Royal Arms and scrolls, View of exhibition buildings and inscription within an open wreath PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT / DESIGNED BY / JOSEPH PAXTON ESQRR. F.L.S. / ERECTED BY / FOX, HENDERSON & Co. Around: EXHIBITION OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. LONDON. 1851. Reverse: Britannia standing on a seashore, right hand resting on a beehive, on a globe, left hand holding olive branch, ship to the left, and engine to the right, 162.85 grammes, BHM 2447, GVF with some blistering in places
The Great Exhibition 1851 Exhibitors Medal, 45mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: bare head of Prince Albert left, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION. Reverse: A dove upon a globe inscribed EXHIBITOR within a wreath. EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. MDCCCLI. Edge: UNITED KINGDOM. CLASSES 12 & 15. No. 90. BHM 2463, VF, the obverse with some contact marks and surface residue
The Great Exhibition 1851 The Prize Medal, 77mm diameter in bronze, by W.Wyon/L.C.Wyon, issued by the Royal Mint, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, left, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REG: F:D: ALBERTUS PRINCEPS CONJUX. Reverse: Britannia seated right crowning a kneeling figure of Industry with laurel. Europa, Asia, Africa and America attending. DISSOCIATA LOCIS CONCORDI PACE LIGAVIT, Edge: PRIZE MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION HILLIARD & CHAPMAN CLASS XXI. 257.41 grammes, BHM 2462, Eimer 1457, UNC with a few small spots
GB and World Medals (10) France 1852 To Commemorate New Bronze Coinage 67mm diameter in bronze by Dantzell, NEF with a gentle edge bruise, Belgium International Exposition 1897 70mm diameter in bronze by Wolfers, About EF with some small spots, France - Training Cruiser Joan of Arc, undated, 50mm diameter in bronze, by G.Prud'homme, EF with some small spots, Germany - Musicians and Composers - Felix Weingartner 75mm diameter in bronze by Schwartz, uniface EF, Austria - Franz Lehar - Austro-Hungarian composer, 60mm diameter in bronze by Anton Gerhart, EF, Austria Eduard Kremser 45mm diameter in bronze, unsigned EF, Switzerland Chopin 1810-1849 50mm diameter in bronze, uniface, by Huguenin, EF, Poland - 1980 Chopin 70mm diameter in bronze by Anna Jarnuszkiewicz EF, Italy Medal/Cliché Dante Alighieri, poet, writer and philosopher, oval 83mm x 115mm in bronze, CR on reverse, unsigned, GVF, RussiaLenin Medal/Cliché 100mm diameter in bronze by H. CokoɅob GVF
Crystal Palace, Sydenham 1854, 41mm diameter in White metal by Messrs. J. Pinches, Obverse: A female figure, lamb and helmet at her feet, opens the doors of INDUSTRY and SCIENCE to the exhibition, 20.57 grammes, BHM 2549, Eimer 1487 GEF/EF and lustrous with some minor scratches, comes in a brown fitted case, this with some damage to the hinged side
John Flaxman Laudatory Medal 1854 55mm diameter in bronze, by H.Weigall, Obverse: Bare head of John Flaxman left, FLAXMAN in right field, Reverse: Mercury, supporting Pandore, flying left, Edge: ART UNION OF LONDON 1854, BHM 2530, Eimer 1479, 90.21 grammes, VF/GVF with some surface dirt, this possibly removable with care
Opening of the Crystal Palace 1854 63mm diameter in White Metal by L.C. Wyon, Obverse: Bare head of Sir Joseph Paxton left, PAXTON vertically in the right field, Reverse: Legend in 6 lines THE / CRYSTAL PALACE / DESIGNED BY / SIR JOSEPH PAXTON / OPENED / JUNE . 10 . 1854, 90.79 grammes, unlisted by BHM, VF with some contact marks
Reception of Victor Emmanuel II at The Guildhall 1855 77mm diameter in bronze by B. Wyon, issued by the Corporation of London. Obverse: Bare headed bust of Victor Emmanuel II left VICTORIUS EMMANUEL II REX SARDINIAE IN LONDINIUM A PRAESIDE CIVIBUSQUE RECEPTUS, Reverse: Londoinia standing beside Britannia seated, who welcomes Sardinia LIBERI LIBERIS GRATULANTUR SOCIIS. In Exergue: DEC 4 - 1855 divided by the Arms of the City of London, BHM 2567, Eimer 1499, Welch 8, 240.30 grammes, About EF with some small spots and contact marks, a little unevenly toned, comes with a modern presentation box (not standard), only 350 struck.
Lincoln Cathedral, undated (1856) 60mm diameter by J. Wiener, Obverse: View of Lincoln Cathedral In exergue: LINCOLN CATHEDRAL. Reverse: View of the interior, In Exergue: FOUNDED 1085. Burnt 1141. / OFTEN REBUILT 1195-1250 / SOUTH TRANSEPT 1306. BHM 2591, Eimer 1504, EF with some edge nicks
Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857, 63mm diameter in bronze by Pinches, Obverse: A view of the Exhibition buildings, EXHIBITION OF ART TREASURES, In Exergue: OPENED AT MANCHESTER / BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / PRINCE ALBERT / MAY 5TH. 1857, all within a wide border on which there is a wreath entwined with four shields on which are the following names: MURILLO, FLAXMAN, VAN DYKE, RUBENS, CELLINI, RAPHAEL, M.ANGELO, TURNER, Reverse: Three muses seated surrounded by objects symbolising the various subjects of the exhibition. BHM 2605, Eimer 1513, GVF with some contact marks and an edge nick, in a brass Pinches half-shell case
Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857, 63mm diameter in bronze by Pinches, Obverse: Three muses seated surrounded by objects symbolising the various subjects of the exhibition. Reverse: EXHIBITION OF / ART TREASURES / OF THE / UNITED KINGDOM / OPENED AT MANCHESTER / BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / PRINCE ALBERT / MAY 5th 1857, 104.30 grammes, BHM 2606, the reverse legend double struck, EF with some small edge nicks
Exhibitions and related (6) Exhibition of Arts and Treasures, Manchester 1857 63mm diameter in White metal by Pinches, BHM 2606, NEF with some minor scratches ands edge nicks, in the brass shell of issue, Exhibition of Arts and Treasures, Manchester 1857 42mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2606, EF and lustrous with some hairlines, in the brass shell of issue, International Exhibition 1862 75mm diameter in White Metal, by G. Dowler, BHM 2721, NEF with some scratches and contact marks, listed as RR by BHM, International Exhibition 1862 61mm diameter in bronze by G. Dowler, BHM 2722, NEF with some small spots, listed as RR by BHM, RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter in White Metal by Heaton & Sons, BHM 3346, EF cased, Naval and Military Exhibition, Crystal Palace 1901 38mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, GVF with admission ticket
Medals in bronze (3) International Exhibition of Art Treasures 1857 42mm diameter in bronze by Pinches, Obverse: Diademed draped bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: View of the exhibition buildings, EXHIBITION OF ART TREASURES. In exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT / OF HER MAJESTY / JUNE 30TH 1857, BHM 2607, VF with some scratches by the reverse rim, RoyalJubilee Exhibition 1887 45mm diameter by Heaton & Sons, Obverse: Diademed veiled head of Queen Victoria left, ROYAL JUBILEE EXHIBITION MANCHESTER 1887, Reverse: View of the exhibition buildings, In Exergue: OPENED BY T.R.H. THE PRINCE / & PRINCESS OF WALES / MAY 3RD 1887, BHM 3346, VF with some thin scratches in the fields, Coronation of George V 1911 Obverse: bust left, conjoined, crowned and draped, Reverse: Britannia facing leaning on a sword, two allegorical figures, one holding sword and scales of justice, the other empties a cornucopia over a globe, GVF
International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter in silver by J. Wiener, Obverse: Interior view of the building, no legend, Reverse: Exterior view of the building INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862, In Exergue: STAMPED IN THE BUILDING / BY U. UHLHORN / OF GREVENBROICH / PRUSSIA, unlisted by BHM, NEF toned with a small graze on the edge
International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter in silver by J. Wiener, Obverse: Interior view of the building, no legend, Reverse: Exterior view of the building INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862, In Exergue: STAMPED IN THE BUILDING / BY U. UHLHORN / OF GREVENBROICH / PRUSSIA, unlisted by BHM, GVF with contact marks and an edge bruise
International Exhibition 1862 52mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Gothic style bust of Queen Victoria left VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN within an ornate border, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building. T BHM 2420, some contact marks on the bust and in the reverse field, NEF and lustrous
International Exhibition 1862 74mm diameter in White Metal, by G. Dowler, Obverse: Exterior view of the Crystal Palace building, THE MIGHT OF INDUSTRY , THE GLORY OF PEACE, In Exergue: THE CRYSTAL PALACE / SYDENHAM / ERECTED / MDCCCLIII, Reverse: Britannia standing on a plinth holding flag and olive branch aloft, attended by male and three female personifications of Industry and Commerce. Eye of Providence above. BHM 2725/2721, Fine with some spots and some pitting, Rare
International Exhibition 1862 74mm diameter in White Metal, by G. Dowler, Obverse: Exterior view of the Crystal Palace building, THE MIGHT OF INDUSTRY , THE GLORY OF PEACE, In Exergue: THE CRYSTAL PALACE / SYDENHAM / ERECTED / MDCCCLIII, Reverse: Britannia standing on a plinth holding flag and olive branch aloft, attended by male and three female personifications of Industry and Commerce. Eye of Providence above. BHM 2725/2721, GVF with some contact marks and scratches, Rare
International Exhibition 1862 Prize Medal 77mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, Obverse: Britannia seated left, receiving gifts from kneeling figures. Three female figures standing to right. The British lion crouched in the foreground. Reverse: 1862 / LONDINI / HONORIS / CAUSA all within a wreath, Edge: J. HICK C.E. JUROR CLASS VIII, BHM 2747, Eimer 1553, EF with some minor contact marks and small rim nicks
International Exhibition 1862 Prize Medal 77mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, Obverse: Britannia seated left, receiving gifts from kneeling figures. Three female figures standing to right. The British lion crouched in the foreground. Reverse: 1862 / LONDINI / HONORIS / CAUSA all within a wreath, Edge: J. & J. FERGUSON CLASS XVII, BHM 2747, Eimer 1553, GVF
International Exhibition 1862 Prize Medal 77mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, Obverse: Britannia seated left, receiving gifts from kneeling figures. Three female figures standing to right. The British lion crouched in the foreground. Reverse: 1862 / LONDINI / HONORIS / CAUSA all within a wreath, Edge: P.C. LECKIE ASSOCIATE JUROR CLASS XX, BHM 2747, Eimer 1553, GVF, the obverse with some verdigris
International Exhibition 1862 Prize Medal 77mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, Obverse: Britannia seated left, receiving gifts from kneeling figures. Three female figures standing to right. The British lion crouched in the foreground. Reverse: 1862 / LONDINI / HONORIS / CAUSA all within a wreath, Edge: J.M. & H. CRONMIRE. CLASS XXIX. 217.15 grammes, BHM 2747, Eimer 1553, GVF with a few small spots and a heavier contact mark on the reverse
Medals in bronze (2) International Exhibition 1862 42mm diameter in bronze by J. Pinches, Obverse: Exterior view of the exhibition buildings, WEST FRONT below, INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. In Exergue: OPENED MAY 1st / MDCCCLXII. Reverse: Britannia seated holding flag, attended by Commerce holding flag inscribed EUROPE / ASIA / AFRICA / AUSTRALASIA, 39.81 grammes, BHM 2439, A/UNC, boxed, RoyalJubilee Exhibition Manchester 1887, 45mm diameter in bronze by R. Heaton & Sons, Obverse: Diademed veiled head of Queen Victoria left, ROYAL JUBILEE EXHIBITION MANCHESTER 1887, Reverse: A view of the exhibition buildings, In Exergue: OPENED BY THE T.R.H. THE PRINCE / & PRINCESS OF WALES / MAY 3rd 1887, BHM 3346, two edge nicks, otherwise A/UNC, boxed
Sir Charles Barry : Laudatory Medal 1862, 60mm diameter in copper by L. Wiener, Obverse: Bust right, draped, SIR C.BARRY . R.A. ARCHITECT. Reverse: View of the river front of the Houses of Parliament, In Exergue: COMMENCED 1837, INAUGURATED 1847, BHM 2712, Eimer 1558, 90.89 grammes, EF with some contact marks and a small edge bruise
Entry of Princess Alexandra Into The City Of London 1863, 77mm diameter in bronze by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, issued by The Corporation of London. Obverse: Bare head of Princess Alexandra left ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Londinia welcoming Princess Alexandra , who is led by the Prince of Wales. Attendants, one with cornucopia around, . WELCOME ALEXANDRA above a triumphal arch, In Exergue: Arms of the City of London dividing MAR - 1863, BHM 2783, Eimer 1561, Welch 9, 247.19 grammes, UNC or near so with a small scuff below ALEXANDRA on the reverse, in the red box of issue, this in fair condition, the inner base detached, and with the rear hinges taped, with gold lettered inscription on the lid. Only 350 pieces issued.
Entry of Princess Alexandra Into The City Of London 1863, 77mm diameter in bronze by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, issued by The Corporation of London. Obverse: Bare head of Princess Alexandra left ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Londinia welcoming Princess Alexandra, who is led by the Prince of Wales. Attendants, one with cornucopia around, WELCOME ALEXANDRA above a triumphal arch, In Exergue: Arms of the City of London dividing MAR - 1863, BHM 2783, Eimer 1561, Welch 9, About EF/EF with some small rim nicks, the obverse with some scratches in the field, only 350 pieces issued
Marriage of The Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra 1863 64mm diameter in copper by L.C.Wyon, after designs by Hunt & Roskell. Obverse: Busts right, conjoined, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES * ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF DENMARK, Reverse: Arms of the Prince and Princess. Above: Prince of Wales plumes, garlands draped around, MARCH 10 1863. BHM 2770, Eimer 1562, 121.52 grammes, EF with some minor surface marks
Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Valley Viaduct Opened 1869 77mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, issued by the Corporation of LondonEimer 1604 Obverse: Bust left, crowned, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REGINA F:D: Reverse: City shield in the centre linking two wreaths, each containing a view. HOLBORN VIADUCT above and BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE below. Londinia, left, with a scroll inscribed OPENED NOV.6 and Britannia, right, 1869 at the top, 219.29 grammes, Eimer 1604, BHM 2906, VF with some contact marks and some surface dirt, a rare issue with only 400 minted
Recovery of The Prince Of Wales From Typhoid - National Thanksgiving 1872 a 2-medal set each 77mm diameter in bronze, by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, issued by the Corporation of London. Obverse: Londinia, attended by Britannia, invites the Queen and the Prince of Wales into St. Paul's Cathedral. Exergue: I WAS GLAD WHEN THEY SAID UNTO ME LET US GO INTO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD Reverse: Interior of St. Paul's with the Royal procession and congregation; ornamental end-panels decorated with the Royal Arms and ribbon inscribed NATIONAL THANKSGIVING, left and City shield and ribbon inscribed St. PAULS LONDON, right Two upright supports inscribed FOR THE RECOVERY OR H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES Exergue: 27 FEB. 1872, BHM 2928, Eimer 1618, 240.44 grammes and 239.33 grammes, both About EF and cleaned, only 400 pieces minted, in the Corporation of London 2-medal box, with gilt lettering on the lid
Medals in bronze (3) International Exhibition 1874 51mm diameter in bronze by J.E. Boehm and G.T. Morgan, Obverse: Bare head of the Prince of Wales left. ALBERT. EDWARD. PRINCE . OF . WALES . PRESIDENT, Reverse: View of the Horticultural Society's arcades and the Albert Hall within a circle MDCCCLXXIV below, LONDON . ANNUAL . INTERNATIONAL . EXHIBITION . OF . ALL . FINE . ARTS . INDUSTRIES . AND . INVENTIONS. Edge: A. WUST. CATALOGUE NO. 1545 ETC. BHM 2992, Eimer 1633, UNC in the box of issue, Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 44mm diameter in bronze by Brookes & Adams, Obverse Crowned, veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria, facing, within a beaded circle, VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . EMPRESS OF INDIA . Reverse: Imperial Crown above inscription and crossed sceptres within an open wreath TO / COMMEMORATE / HER MAJESTY'S / JUBILEE / 1887, BHM 3227, A/UNC, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 57mm diameter in bronze, by E. CarterPreston, Giordano CM215a, BHM 4286, EF
Visit of Czar Alexander II of Russia to London 1874 77mm diameter in bronze by C. Wiener, issued by the Corporation of London, Obverse Uniformed Bust of Czar Alexander II right, ALEXANDER II RUSSORUM IMPERATOR, Reverse: Londoinia attended by two cupids extending a welcoming hand to the Czar, Peace with outstretched arms and wings standing behind, Legend in Gothic script SERVORVM EMANCIPATOR LIBERAE CIVITATIS HOSPES. XVIII MAI MDCCCLXXIV. In Exergue: LONDINI, BHM 2981, Eimer 1634, Diakov 807.1, VF with some contact marks and some scratches in the reverse field, a rare issue with only 400 pieces minted
Manchester Mechanical and Industrial Exhibition, Pomona Palace, undated (1875) 89mm diameter in bronze by Elkington & Co. Manchester, Obverse: Two female figures standing, with implements of Science and Art, beyond: A city view. Reverse: A crest of Arms and supporters, unnamed, 310.51 grammes, UNC or near so with a few minor spots
Volunteer Movement 21st Anniversary 1881 64mm diameter by N. McPhail after N. Paton, Obverse: Crowned, veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria, facing, dividing V - R, XXI - ANNIVERSARY OF THE VOLVNTEER MOVEMENT MDCCCLXXXI Reverse: St. Michael shouldering sword standing before female protecting children, armed knights representing England, Scotland and KIreland to right PRO ARIS ET FOCIS, BHM 3104, Eimer 1682, EF with an edge bruise
Epping Forest, Royal Visit and Dedication 1882, 77mm diameter in bronze by C. Wiener, issued by the Corporation of London, Obverse: Crowned, veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria left, within an ornate border of roses, thistles and shamrocks and beaded border, Reverse: A scene in Epping Forest, with trees and winding path. Londinia standing left, Queen Victoria seated right. IT GIVES ME THE GREATEST SATISFACTION TO DEDICATE THIS BEAUTIFUL FOREST FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF MY PEOPLE FOR ALL TIME. EPPING FOREST 6 MAY 1882. BHM 3128, Eimer 1689, a contact mark in the obverse field and a gentle edge bruise around 3 o'clock to the reverse, otherwise A/UNC, a most attractive example of this scarce issue with a mintage of just 400 pieces
Memorial Medal for Fran Carol Marshall in silver, 40mm diameter ,Obverse: bust left SVRREXERVINT:FILII: EIVS. ET: BEATISSIMAM: PRAEDICAVERVNT, 1882 on truncation, Reverse: inscription within wreath "NATA XXI MAII MDCCCXII DENATA XVIII IVNII MCMI and below ANNO AETATIS NONAGESIMO, VF/GVF with two edge knocks, the obverse with some thin scratches
International Exhibition 1884 63mm diameter in bronze by Pinches, Obverse: A muse holding a caduceus and key opening the doors to the Crystal Palace, through which can be seen some of the exhibits. A lamb to the left and a Corinthian helmet to the right, Reverse: Inscription within an open wreath LONDON / INTERNATIONAL / CRYSTAL / PALACE / 1884, BHM 3174, 181.19 grammes, VF cleaned, Rare
Medals in bronze (2) International Health Exhibition 1884 45mm diameter in bronze by LC. Wyon and J. Pinches, Obverse: Diademed veiled head of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: Two figures symbolising Health and Education standing before a globe. THE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH EXHIBITION. In Exergue: LONDON 1884, BHM 3175, Eimer 1704, A/UNC boxed, the box broken and in poor condition, only 820 minted, International Inventions and Music Exhibition 1885 45mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, reverse designs after F. Day, Obverse: Diademed veiled head of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: Two figures symbolising invention and music seated above a plaque inscribed 1885 / INTERNATIONAL / INVENTIONS / EXHIBITION, BHM 3198, Eimer 1715, A/UNC with reflective fields, in the box of issue, this in poor condition
Opening of the New Council Chamber, Guildhall 1884 77mm diameter in bronze by J.S and A.B. Wyon. Issued by the Corporation of London, Obverse: Interior of the council chamber. To left and right, supporters of the City Arms amid scroll work. Below: a wreath of oak and the arms of the city, legend dividing the interior from the border. THE NEW COUNCIL CHAMBER / GUILDHALL LONDON / OPENED 2nd OCTOBER 1884, Reverse: Londinia standing in front of the civic chair, addressing a council comprising Liberty, Liberality and Learning. In Exergue: The Cap of Maintenance above an oak wreath and the City sword and mace entwined with a riband bearing the city motto DOMINE DIRIGE NOS, BHM 3177, Eimer 1705, NVF cleaned, the reverse with a scratch and with some surface residue, only 400 pieces struck
Opening of The New Council Chamber, Guildhall, 1884, 77mm diameter in bronze, by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, issued by The Corporation of London, Obverse: The interior of the Council Chamber, To left and right, supporters of the City Arms amid scroll work, below: a wreath of oak and the Arms of the city, legend dividing the interior from the border THE NEW COUNCIL CHAMBER / GUILDHALL LONDON / OPENED 2nd OCTOBER 1884, Reverse: Londinia standing in front of the civic chair attended by Commerce and Magistracy, addressing a council comprising Liberty, Liberality and Learning. In Exergue: The Cap of maintenance above an oak wreath and the City sword and Mace entwined with a ribband bearing the City motto DOMINE DIRIGE NOS. 288.13 grammes, BHM 3177, Eimer 1705, A/UNC with a few small spots, comes with a modern plastic box, rare with only 400 pieces struck.
Prince Albert Receives The Freedom of the City of London 1885, 77mm diameter in bronze by G.G. Adams, issued by the Corporation of London, Obverse: Bare head right within a wreath H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES, BORN JANUARY 8th 1864. Reverse: The Lord Chamberlain offering the right hand of fellowship to the Prince. In his left hand he holds a casket containing a copy of the City Freedom. The Lord mayor stands at a table on which the City sword and mace. princess Alexandra to left, the Prince of Wales to the right. In Exergue: Arms of the City of London. RECEIVING THE FREEDOM OF LONDON JUNE 29TH 1885., BHM 3182, Eimer 1717, UNC with very minor cabinet friction, excellent fields with touches of blue and magenta tone, only 400 pieces minted
Prince Albert Victor Receives The Freedom of the City of London 1885 77mm diameter in bronze by G.G. Adams, issued by the Corporation of London, Obverse Bare head of Prince Albert Victor within a wreath, right, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES . BPRN JANUARY 8TH 1864 ., Reverse: The Lord Chamberlain offering the right hand of fellowship to the Prince. In his left hand he holds a casket containing a copy of the City Freedom. The Lord mayor stands at a table on which the City sword and mace: Princess Alexandra to left, The Prince of Wales to right. In Exergue: Arms of the City of London RECEIVING THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON JUNE 29th 1885. BHM 3182, Eimer 1717, in a large NGC holder and graded AU58 BN Regal Collection. Only 400 pieces struck.
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 65mm diameter in silver by J. Carter, Obverse: Diademed veiled head of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D: INDIÆ IMPERATRIX, Reverse: ANNO JVBLIÆI / A.D. MDCCCLXXXVII / REGNUM SVSCEPIT / XX JVN. / MDCCCXXXVII, 152.57 grammes, BHM 3232, Eimer 1736, NEF with some surface marks and edge knocks
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 76mm diameter in bronze by G. Kenning, Obverse: Crowned, veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria three-quarters left, On a wide border: ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20TH 1837 - TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE 1887, Reverse: Coat of Arms of the United Grand Lodge of England with supporters, motto below, On a wide border around: H.M. THE QUEEN, CHIEF PATRONESS R.M.I.G, G.PATRON R.M.I.B. V. PATRON R.M.B.I. 185.53 grammes, BHM 3253, VF with some scratches and some surface residue
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon after Sir J.E.Boehm and Sir Frederick Leighton, Obverse: Draped bust of Queen Victoria wearing veil and small crown left, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: The Queen enthroned, surrounded by seven figures, symbolising the arts and industries of Britain. Above: Two cherubs holding entwined wreaths and shields bearing the dates MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII. IN COMMEMORATION. In Exergue: Five shields inscribed with the names of the five continents, BHM 3219, Eimer 1733, UNC or very near so with some small spots, the reverse with some minor nicks to the rim, in the red box of issue with descriptive card, 4257 struck
Medals (141) comprising Royal events White metal issues, with some Victorian issues, these mostly officially holed, Prize medals in base metal (15), and a larger group (107) of modern GB and World base metal issues, includes some up to 60mm, 70mm and 80mm diameter, in mixed circulated grades, some boxed of in modern slide cases, in mixed grades to UNC (total weight around 8 Kilos)
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 77mm diameter in bronze by J.Boehm, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of empire with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA , , Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, A/UNC lightly toned
Queen Victoria 70th Birthday 1889 65mm diameter, appears to be struck in aluminium, by Messrs. L.C.Lauer Obverse: Crown, veiled and draped bust left, VICTORIA BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN EMPRESS OF INDIA, Reverse: Britannia, holding shield and laurel branch seated on the British Lion on a quay before St. Paul's, sailing ship to right, date above, 30.86 grammes, BHM 3365, Eimer 1747, unlisted in aluminium or White Metal by BHM or Eimer, NEF with some contact marks in the fields. Presumably Very Rare, we note that an example in gilt bronze in NEF was offered in London Coins Auction A175 5/12/2021 (Lot 868) and realised £110 hammer price
Visit of Wilhelm II to England and the Naval Review at Spithead 1889 60mm diameter in bronze by Messrs. L.C. Lauer Obverse: Uniformed bust of Wilhelm II bare head, three-quarters left THE GERMAN EMPEROR WILHELM II VISITS ENGLAND AUGUST 1889. Reverse: The British fleet steaming in line ahead. Crowned draped bust of Queen Victoria in wreath resting on laurel branches above dividing inscription on riband VICTORIA REGINA 1889. BHM 3368, in a large NGC holder and graded MS63 BN Regal Collection.
Visit of the Emperor of Germany to London 1891 80mm diameter in bronze by Messrs. Elkington & Co., London, issued by the Corporation of London, Obverse: Conjoined busts of the Emperor and Empress, right, GULIELMUS IIIMPERATOR ET REX, Reverse: Londinia standing, left hand pointing to the shipping in the Thames, the right resting upon a low throne in which Germania is seated. A British lion below the throne with two doves and the inscription JULY 10TH 1891. 329.35 grammes, BHM 3412, Eimer 1768, Welch 24, AU/GEF with an edge knock, comes with modern presentation box (not standard), only 450 struck.
Primrose League Knight's Companion and Dames Order of Merit, gilt crown with crimson enamelling, in very good condition and full enamelling, in T.&J. Bragg box, along with Prize medals (7) Edinburgh Photographic Society 49mm diameter in bronze, awarded to J. Blanc 1893, EF boxed, National medal for Success in Art Awarded by the Board of Education 1905 to Fred Howarth for Measured Drawing, EF boxed, Christ's Hospital Sports 1920 47mm diameter in bronze, awarded for 100 Yards Class III, unnamed, UNC boxed, Christ's Hospital Sports 1920 39mm diameter awarded for Swimming, Standing Dive Open 2nd., unnamed, UNC boxed RoyalLancashire Agricultural Society 47mm diameter in bronze by Elkington, Manchester, A/UNC boxed, Herbert Lott Naval Trust medal 51mm diameter Mountbatten Wireless Award, to HMS Hallam 1984/5 UNC boxed, Royal Tournament Southern Command 1924 32mm diameter in bronze for Tug of War 130 Stone to Arty. L.Sgt. HG.Dedman, UNC boxed
Visit of The King and Queen of Denmark to the City of London 1893, 77mm diameter in bronze by F.Bowcher, obverse: Conjoined draped busts of the King and Queen of Denmark, right, CHRISTIANUS IX ET LOUISE D:G: DANIÆ V:G: REX ET REGINA + Reverse: Londinia seated, holding in her right hand the City's address to the King. In her left, she supports a shield charged with the Arms of the City of London and a banner inscribed, WELCOME CHRISTIAN IX TO LONDON. Part of the Guildhall in the background together with a pedestal bearing a shield bearing the arms of Denmark, BHM 3454, Eimer 1783, GEF/AU with some minor edge nicks and a few small spots, in the original case with gold lettering on the lid. Rare with only 350 issued.
Opening of Tower Bridge 1894 77mm diameter in bronze, issued by the Corporation of London Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, of Queen Victoria, between the Prince and Princess of Wales . Reverse: A view of the bridge, it's bascules raised and a steam yacht passing through, above Bridge-House Estates badge. TOWER BRIDGE OPENED 30TH JUNE 1894. Exergue:- ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA BY HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES with City of London shield in the centre, Eimer 1790, BHM 3476, UNC, evenly toned with small edge nicks, in the original Corporation of London box with gold lettering on the lid
Opening of Tower Bridge 1894 77mm diameter in bronze, issued by the Corporation of London Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, of Queen Victoria, between the Prince and Princess of Wales . Reverse: A view of the bridge, it's bascules raised and a steam yacht passing through, above Bridge-House Estates badge. TOWER BRIDGE OPENED 30TH JUNE 1894. Exergue:- ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA BY HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES with City of London shield in the centre, 236.83 grammes, Eimer 1790, BHM 3476, VF cleaned
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