500th Anniversary of the Foundation of Westminster School Eimer 1785 76mm diameter in bronze by G.Frampton Obverse William of Wykeham seated holding crozier and model of chapel, surrounded by scholars. THIS MEDAL WAS STRUCK IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIVE HVNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY 1393 1893 MANNERS MAKET MAN WILLIAM OF WYKEHAM Reverse Chapel and College buildings in a landscape, shield right, and motto STET FORTVNA DOMVS on ribbon VF
Admiral Vernon Medals, Capture of Portobello 1739, bronze (Eimer 550, exergue. Nov.22 1739) and Carthagena Taken 1741 (Eimer 559) bronze. Good fine. (2).
Arrival of the Chinese Junk Keying in Britain 1848 Obverse broadside view of the Junk, Reverse THE CHINESE JUNK KEYING LENGTH 160 FT, BREADTH 33 FT, DEPTH OF HOLD 16FT, HER STERN IS 35FT, HIGH OUT OF THE WATER, HER MAIN CABIN IS 30FT. LONG 25FT. WIDE, BURTHEN ABOUT 800 TONS, HER RUDDER IS OF IMMENSE SIZE AND WEIGHT, BEING MADE OF IRON WOOD, HER ANCHORS ARE MADE OF WOOD, THE CABLES ARE MADE OF BAMBOO, THE ROPES OF BAMBOO RATTEN & INDIAN GRASS, ARRIVED IN THE RIVER THAMES MARCH 27, 1848 44mm diameter in White Metal by J.Davis UNC and lustrous
Assorted British medals (11) subjects include Battle of Belleisle 1759 bronze cast, George III Memorial 1820 w/m, Duke of York Memorial 1827 w/m, Thames Tunnel opened 1843 w/m, RoyalMarriage 1858 w/m, together with six other medals AVF or better. (11).
Assorted medals (6) including Return of Conservative M.P.'s for Shropshire 1841, w/m., Royal Exchange opened 1844, silver, James Watt & Co. by J. Moore 1871 bronze (Eimer 1617), Shipwreck Fishermen & Marine Society 1884 w/m, British & Foreign Sailor's Society/ Marriage of Prince George 1893 w/m. Free Museum medal, bronze. GVF. (6)
Battle of Copenhagen 1801 38mm diameter in silver by Loos Sommer A 81, Bergsoe 32 ,Obverse: Seated Justice, holding scales and handing sword over to a warrior in classical roman armour. Legend: GUD OG DEN RETFAERDIGE SAG Reverse: Warrior with Danish shield, fighting Hydra (personification of the British fleet) in sea. EF with some hairlines, we note similar pieces have ben recently traded at over US$300
British Empire Exhibition 1924, bronze (Eimer 1987), Winston Churchill 1965 by L.E.Pinches, gilt metal, Norman Conquest Anniversary medal 1966 by Spink, gilt metal, in case. Jubilee 1977 Lord Mayor of City of London issue, silver in case, Coronation, 25th Anniversary 1978 by Royal Mint, silver gilt, in case. EF. (5).
Camphill School, Paisley Prize medal 55mm diameter in silver awarded to Thomas Coats 1901 Merit Certificate Class Section A presented by Peter Coats Esq. EF in the original Duff & Miller Box
Canada Brewers and Allied Traders International Exhibition and Market (2) Cider in Cask and Bottled Cider prize medals 1913 44mm diameter weights 46.34 grammes and 46.30 grammes both choice UNC in Sulley and Rangers cases. Prize Medal Poultry Best Breed 1932-1933 40mm diameter in silver by P.Stall, Birmingham awarded to Miss N.B.Maddison GEF boxed
Charles James Fox 1800 by J.G.Hancock struck by P.K., bronze, 53mm, obv. bust right, rev, "with learning eloquence and zeal he maintains the rights of a free and loyal people", Text possibly refers to Fox's opposition to the proposed union with Ireland (Eimer 915) EF
Christ's Hospital School, 35mm diameter in silver, undated (c.1790) Eimer 29 Obverse Bust of Edward VI right, Reverse open book with HEAR.READ.MARK.LEARN above, Exergue: CHRISTS HOSPITAL INST.MDLIII EF with traces of lustre and some tape residue on the obverse, Edge reading (the name of the marker) J.no.STEn. FERRITER 1820
City of London School 1834 58mm diameter in silver by B.WyonEimer 1279 Obverse Façade of the building CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL Exergue FOUNDED BY THE CORPORATION 1834 I.B.BUNNING ARCH Reverse Knowledge seated right instructs a youth who leans upon a tablet inscribed IOHN CARPENTER 1447 and decorated with the City Arms FOR THE RELIGIOUS & VIRTUOUS EDUCATION OF BOYS & THEIR INSTRUCTION IN LITERATURE & USEFUL KNOWLEDGE UNC in the black box of issue
Commonwealth Games Medals Manchester 2002 (3) in Silver (54.2 grammes), Bronzed Silver? (54.2 grammes) and Bronze (46.36 grammes) each 51mm in diameter UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue
Concorde's Last Flight 2003 50mm diameter 2 ounces of .999 Silver Proof FDC in the case of issue, Annual History Commemorative 2003 5 ounces of .999 Silver in 'Antique' Matt Proof FDC in the case of issue with certificate, 200th Anniversary of Cook's Discovery of Australia by John Pinches undated (1970) a 2-piece set in silver gilt (.925) each weighing 39 grammes nFDC in the case of issue with certificate
Coronation of Anne 1702, by J.Croker, silver, 35mm., obv. bust left, rev. Pallas standing hurling thunder at monster. The Official Coronation issue. (Eimer 390). GVF.
Coronation of Charles II 1661, by T. Simon, silver, 29mm., obv. bust crowned, rev. king crowned by Peace. The Official Coronation issue. (Eimer 221). GVF.
Coronation of George I 1714, by J.Croker, silver, 34mm., obv. bust right, rev. The King enthroned. The Official Coronation issue. (Eimer 470). Slight wear GVF.
Coronation of George IIII 1821, by B.Pistrucci, bronze, 35mm., obv. bust left, rev. The King enthroned. The Official Coronation issue. (Eimer 1146). EF
Coronation of George IIII 1821, by B.Pistrucci, silver, 35mm., obv. bust left, rev. The King enthroned. The Official Coronation issue. (Eimer 1146). GVF
Coronation of Victoria, by B. Pistrucci, bronze, 36mm., obv. bust left, rev. Victoria enthroned receiving crown. The Official Coronation issue. (Eimer 1315). GVF
Coronation of William and Mary 1689, by J.Roettier, silver, 35mm., obv. busts right, rev. Jove hurls thunder at Phaethon in chariot. The Official Coronation issue. (Eimer 312). GVF.
Death of Winston Churchill 1965, by F.Kovaks for Spink, silver, 56mm.rim stamped silver, 80gms. Obv. bust facing with books & paint brushes, rev. " Very Well Alone" from cartoon by David Low. In red case of issue with leaflet, EF
Edward VIICoronation 1902 56mm diameter in silver Eimer 1871 UNC or near so in the red box of issue, as part of a group of GB and World largely base metal (41) in mixed grades along with a quantity of badges a wide variety mostly base metal
France & Germany & Vatican (7), assorted bronze medals includes Geneva, Restoration of Peace 1738, cast, Maria Theresia 1745, Cardinal Hercules Consalvi (1722-1818), George Canning 1827, August Hermann Niemeyer, Pius IX 1854, Leipzig 1913. GVF.
France (4), Napoleon Bonaparte uniface plaque by Andrieu, 140mm dia, gilt metal. Bonaparte Premier Consul, gilt medal by Andrieu, rev standing female, Louis XVI & Marie Antionette medal by Du Vivier, 72mm., Bronze gilt uniface plaque of Raymond Poincare by J.C. Chaplain in case. Most EF. (4).
France, Gaston Menier 1883 by P. Tasset, 68mm, Paris Judicial Medal 1965, silvered bronze, Belgium N.S.B./F.N.C. 1914-1945 medal, bronze & Sante L'Enfance 1916 medal, silvered metal by G. Devreese. Vatican Pius VI 1975, silvered metal. GVF. (5).
France, silver plaque by G.Dupre, 50x63mm., kneeling figure (Christ?) with child praying, rev. "Quand tout change pour toi la nature est la meme. Et le meme soleil se leve sur tes jours". Very attractive, on velvet pad, EF.
Frenchplaque for housing improvement to Edouard Grosse 1898-1923 by Desmeth, silver, 50 x 60mm, child kissing hand of seated female & LA RECONNAISSANCE, rev with six line engraved inscription.
Gardening (3) R.H.S. Southport Flower Show silver gilt medal 1951, Bridport Horticultural & Cottage Garden Improvement Society prize medal 1859, Royal Horticultural Society of Cornwall 1832,by Wyon, in case. VF or better. (3).
Germany, Saxony, Frederick Augustus, Elector of Saxony 1708 medal by Groskurt, silver, 44mm., obv. façade of Palace, rev 16 line inscription. EF. Together with a cast gilt medal engraved with date 1589, this fine.
Greece, Royal Family medal in silver (80gms.), stamped "999", 55mm., obv. six small portraits with crown above, rev. Royal Arms surrounded by text in Greek. In case. EF.
Institute of Quarrying Long Service Medal to Ernest Bowden for 40 years service at Menheniot Quarry, hallmarked silver, 44mm. in case. A quarry in Cornwall. EF.
International Exhibition 1851 by W.J.Taylor, silver, struck in the building of the exhibition (Eimer 1463), Coronation 1902 by Vaughton, bronze, Coronation 1911, by The Mint, Birmingham, bronze 52mm in case. AVF or better. (3).
International Exhibition 1862 Eimer 1556 41mm diameter in silver Obverse Bust left TO THE COMMEMORATION OF HIA LATE R.H.THE PRINCE CONSORT ALBERT Reverse Façade of the exhibition building INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862 Exergue STAMPED IN THE BUILDING by H.UHLHORN of GREVENBROICH PRUSSIA. by Schnitzpan/Wiener GEF toned with a few light contact marks
Jubilee 1887, by J.E. Boehm, bronze, 77mm. The Official Royal Mint issue, rim engraved "Frances Mary Fordham April 17 1887", two severe edge cuts otherwise GVF. Together with other assorted Coronation & Jubilee medals (12). Mixed grades. (13).
Jubilee 1897 silver (2) 26mm., Coronation 1911, silver, 31mm. Jubilee 1935 silver, 32mm., in box, Coronation 1937 silver, 32mm. (2). Official Royal Mint issues. Edward VII Coronation 1902, silver, Investiture of Edward Prince of Wales 1911, silver. GVF or better. (8).
Lord Nelsons Flagship the Fourdoyant 1897 Eimer 1813 37mm diameter in bronze Obverse Bust facing three-quarters left HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON Ex.Born 29th SEPTEMBER 1758. DIED 21st OCTOBER, 1805 Reverse Ship at anchor without rigging, 'FOURDROYANT'. LORD NELSON'S 'FLAGSHIP' Ex. COMMENCED BUILDING, 1789, LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH, APRIL, 1798. WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL JUNE 16th 1897 MEDAL STRUCK FROM COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP GEF
Medals (6) VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 in silver 26mm diameter the Official Royal Mint issue (2) Eimer 1817 GEF toned, Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 in bronze 56mm diameter the Official Royal Mint issue (2) Eimer 1817 UNC in the red boxes of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver Eimer 1871 the Official Royal Mint issue (2) EF with some contact marks
Music & Academic Prize medals (5): Handel Centenary Festival 1859 (Miss A Madot, performer), bronze (Eimer 1527), Royal Academy of Music medal to Ernest Fowles, Harmony 1884, in case. Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society 1833, bronze to Anna Maria Fox (Eimer 1272), Cambridge University winning Company medal, bronze 1904, bronze. Hampshire Public Schools Sports award, silver oval plaque rev engraved "1912 hurdles senior won by S.C. Alexander". EF (5).
National Rifle Association Medals (5), Bengal Presidency Rifle Association medal, by John Pinches, silver "Won by Sergt. N. George, India 1893 with 225 points". Hyderabad Rifle Association 1867, silver in John Pinches case. National Rifle Association Medal 1860, silver &bronze. N.R.A. King's Trophy Competition Medal by P.M., silver. Four in cases of issue. GVF. (5).
New York Exhibition 1960 a 2-piece set comprising Crown 1960 Polished Dies and Royal Mint Medal 39mm in diameter in bronze 1960 Eimer 2101 UNC, along with British Empire Medals 1924 (2) Eimer 1991 28mm in bronze EF, Nobel Industries Ltd Struck at the British Empire Exhibition with company logo below 36mm diameter in bronze EF
Royal Academy of Arts 1901, Edward VII Medal, by T.Brock, silver, 54mm, rev. STVDY with torso on plinth. Rim engraved "Amy Joanna Fry for a cartoon of a draped figure. (Eimer 1862). Small edge knock otherwise VF.
Royal Artillery Institution, The Neville Walford Medal by John Pinches, silver, 50mm, Obv. female figure seated with field gun behind, rev. "Neville Lloyd Walford Royal Artillery1865-1901" within wreath. Rim engraved "Lieut B.H.B.Stockton, M.C. R.A. 1926". This medal was awarded triennially since 1905 for most valuable work in connection with foreign artillery. In case, EF.
RoyalLancashire Agricultural Society silver medal by Elkington (hallmarked silver) to H.Burton for horse and shoeing (Inter-District Comp.) Lancaster show 1939, in case. EF.
Royal Scottish Society of Arts Medal 1841, by A. Kirkwood, silver, 49mm, Obv. Athena, rev. engraved ".To John Love Banker Greenock for his description of a new planisphere for shewing altitude and azimuth read 25th April 1870 (No.4226) , The silver medal value three sovereigns1870" (Eimer 1350). Contact marks, VF.
Royal Society of Arts, Albert Medal 1863 by W.Wyon, bronze, 56mm, rim engraved "Albert Edward White Intermediate Examinations 1940". In case. Together with a modern bronze medal and TibetDalai Lama Crown of Liberty medal. EF. (3).
Smithfield Club 1845 Prize Medal, by W.Wyon, silver, 49mm., rim engraved "As Breeder best pen of pigs in class LXXI 1881. Sanders Spencer, Holywell Manor St Ives, Hunts". (Eimer 1400). GVF.
The Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland silver prize medal, reverse engraved "Robert Chrystal Irving, Shenley Lodge for Percheron Gelding "Shenley Atom" Dumfries Show 1930". Together with a Horse Show Society silver medal by Mappin & Webb. GVF. (2).
The Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland silver prize medals (2), reverses engraved "Sanders Spencer Holywell Manor for best Pen of swine 1897" and "Sanders Spencer Holywell Manor for best Pen of swine, Kelso Show 1898" GVF. (2).
Union of England and Scotland 1707 25mm diameter in silver Eimer 425 by J.Croker Obverse Bust left draped, 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, and collar and George of the Garter below NEF
Vatican, Cardinal Alessandro Papal Medal 1568 by FP ?, bronze, 38mm., Obv. bust left, rev. façade of St Peters Rome with inscription "NOMINI SACRVM". Wear to obverse portrait otherwise AVF.
World (5) Belgium Rubens portrait medal by Hart 1840 bronze 72mm., FranceParis Geographical Society medal for China 1901 by L.Bottee gilt metal, France Vichy Medal "Source des Celestins bronze, 67mm., Switzerland Christoforo Colombo medal 1953 silvered metal, Japan Tokyo Olympics Medal 1964 gilt metal. GVF. (5).
World (5), France W.A.&H.I.U. Show 1910, bronze Obv. artist at easel, Sports medal by L.Cariat bronze, G.B. Cardiff Technical School medal (session 1899-1900), Life Saving Society Medal 1933, bronze, Coronation Medal 1953 issued by the National Playing Fields Assoc., bronze. EF.
1939-45 War medal group of four to Pte. Wilcock R.A.P.C., 1939-45 and Africa Stars, War Medal, General Service Medal GVIR issue bar Malaya (22144348 Pte. R.A. Wilcock R.A.M.C.) Mounted as worn GVF.
A First World WarMilitary Medal in a Mons Star group of four to Pte. Huggett, Yorkshire Light Infantry, Military Medal GVR issue (8001 Pte G E Huggett 2/Yorks L.I.), 1914 Star with MONS bar, British War & Victory Medals, all officially named as issued. British War & Victory Medals (107041 2 Cpl. A W.Higgett R.E.). Together with a Second World WarDefence and War Medal pair in card box addressed to W.C. Wales Esq.
British War & Victory Medals to 25274 Pte P A Boston Oxf & Bucks L.I. With copied service papers showing entitlement to IGS 1908 medal with Afgan NWFF 1919. GVF.
First World War Memorial Plaque to Frederick Charles Langtry EF. Private Langtry 24th Bn. Royal Fusiliers died on 7th August 1916 and is buried at Corbie Communal Cemetery, Somme, sold with copied service papers and CWG records
KoreanWar group of three to Sjt. J. Watson, K.O.S.B. & Royal Scots, British Korea Medal (22406463 Pte J Watson K.O.S.B.), U.N. Korea Medal, unnamed as issued, Efficiency Medal EIIR with Terrotorial suspension & additional silver Long Service bar (22406463 S. Sjt. J Watson R.S.) Mounted as worn EF.
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