1000 Years of British Monarchy, Sterling Silver Proof Edition, set number 2166, silver ingots. 50 x 2 oz. (66.5 gms each) hallmarked silver ingots contained in a wooden display case.
A mixed group plenty in silver and including Victoria, an interesting Napoleon and Josephine Hotel De Ville AN XIII in silver, MoscowOlympics, a uniface GB 1945 set in need of further research and more (lot)
Birth of Prince Charles (KingCharles II) 1630 30mm diameter in silver Eimer 115 Obverse four oval shields 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 NEF
Canadian Olympics, Montreal 1976 "The Official Platinum Award" by Pobjoy Mint. 22mm dia. In case with certificate, 7.96 grams of 950/1000 pure Platinum
Capture of Portobello 1739 40mm diameter in copper, Obverse Full length portrait THE BRITISH GLORY REVIV'D BY ADMIRAL VERNON Reverse HE TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY VF
Charles de Cobenzl 1759 Order of the Golden Fleece medal/jetton Kenis 344 33mm diameter 15.21 grammes in copper by Roettiers Obverse Bust right CAR.C.COBENZL AUG.IN BELG.ADMINIST. Reverse STATUTA ORDINIS on an open book, surrounded by the order of the Golden Fleece GRATITUDO AUGUSTORUM Exergue F.X.DECR.S.P.Q.B 1759, A/UNC and with a n attractive tone
Charles I Memorial 50mm diameter in copper undated (1649) Eimer 162 by J.Roettiers Obverse Armoured Bust right, CAROL.D.G.M.B.F.ET.H.REX.&.GLOR.MEM, Reverse Hand issuing from heaven holding a celestial Crown, below, sheep in a landscape VIRTVT.EX.ME.FORTVNAM.EX.ALIJS VF or near so with some contact marks
Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 (3) 35mm diameter in silver by John Pinches Ltd. Obverse Crowned and draped bust of Edward VIII left EDWARD VIII CROWNED 12th DAY OF MAY 1937, Reverse Crown on crossed sceptres on a Tudor Rose TO COMMEMORATE . THE . CORONATION OF H.M. KING . EDWARD . VIII MAY 12th 1937 Lustrous UNC, the second a similar medal in nickel-brass Lustrous UNC, and a third piece with similar design, 28.5mm diameter in silver, lustrous UNC
Coronation of George V 1911 45mm diameter in silvered bronze, Obverse Large conjoined busts left GEORGIVS.REX.ET.MARIA.REG, stamped (BRONZE) below, Reverse the King being crowned Exergue CROWNED 1911 EF, Royal Horticultural Society Medal 1933 45mm diameter in silver, uninscribed NEF, Charles Hutton 1821 44mm diameter in bronze by B.WyonEimer 1157 Obverse Bust left draped, CAROLUS HUTTON. LL.D. R.S.S AET. LXXXV 1821, Reverse a rule from one end of which hangs a ball, from the other a globe, below a cannon suspended from a quadrant. FULMINA BELLI PONDUSQ. TERRAE AESTIMATA Toned UNC
Coronation of Queen Anne 1702 Obverse Bust left draped ANNA. D:G: MAG:BR:FRA: ET. HIB: REGINA. Reverse Pallas standing left hurling thunder at a two-headed monster VICEM. GERIT. ILLA. TONANTIS Exergue INAVGVRAT. XXIII. AP. MDCCII 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 390 NEF with some contact marks
Crystal Palace Sydenham 1854 41mm diameter in White Metal by Pinches of LondonEimer 1487 Obverse a female figure with lamb and helmet at her feet, opens the doors of INDUSTRY and SCIENCE to the exhibition Lustrous UNC in brown box
Death of Charles I 51mm diameter in bronze by J. and N.Roettier Eimer 162 Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped. CAROL.D.G.M.B.F.ET.H.REX.&.GLOR.MEM. Reverse a hand issuing from heaven hold a celestial crown, below, sheep in a landscape, VF in a presentation box
Death of Edward VII 1910 WE4971 76mm diameter in gilt copper, Obverse Bust almost facing, Crowned, draped and holding a sceptre EDWARD' VII.D'G' REX.ET.ET.IMP Reverse EDWARD THE SEVENTH BY THE GRACE OF GOD, OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND, AND OF ALL THE BRITISH DOMINIANS BEYOND THE SEAS, KING, DEFENDER OF THE FAITH, EMPEROR OF INDIA BORN NOVEMBER, 1841. ASCENDED THE THRONE 22ND JANUARY, 1901.CROWNED, 9TH AUGUST, 1902 DIED 6TH MAY, 1910 UNC in the original box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 Obverse Bust left, crowned and veiled, with a stipple effect in the field, Reverse Britannia seated beside a British lion, holds a radiate crown aloft, IN COMMEMORATIONEM ANNI REGNI Exergue GOD BLESS OUR QUEEN Eimer 1814, 78mm diameter in copper UNC in the black box of issue
East Indiaman Kent Medal 1825 48mm diameter in silver by T.HallidayEimer 1178 Obverse: A burning ship from which departs a rowing boat carrying survivors towards another ship Ex.1.March 1825 Reverse TO COMMEMORATE THE DESTRUCTION OF THE KENT EAST INDIAMAN BY FIRE, IN THE BAY OF BISCAY, AND THE RECEPTION ON BOARD THE BRIGCAMBRIA WILLIAM COOK, MASTER OF 547 PERSONS THUS PROVIDENTIALLY DELIVERED FROM DEATH, in the centre, FROM FALMOUTH, TRURO, HELSTON, PENRYN, AND ST.IVES, the edge inscribed EDWARD CONNELLY CHIEF MATE, these medals in silver with their edges inscribed, were awarded to those participating in the rescue. EF and lustrous with some contact marks on the obverse, in a maroon box
Edward VII Coronation 1902 56mm diameter in gold Eimer 1871 The Official Royal Mint issue by G.W.de Saulles UNC with a couple of scratches on Edward's portrait, in the original red box of issue
Edward VIII unissued Coronation medals 1937 by Turner and Simpson (2) The first in bronze as Giordano 282a diameter 38mm by unlisted in copper or bronze (only silver and gold) UNC, the second Giordano CM281b in silver with matt finish A/UNC and scarce, both in purple cases with Coronation 1937 on the lid
England's Ashes Victory 2005 crown sized gold medal 22 carat 39.9 grams commemorating the England cricket team's victory in a five test match series over Australia in 2005. May become a rarity as it is likely to be a while before another such commemorative can be issued. FDC cased as issued by the Royal Mint with certificate
First World War, Peace 1919 64mm diameter in bronze BHM 4146 UNC in the case of issue, plus two medalets/badges one 'Presented by W.M.C & Workmen for War Service' in 9 carat gold, presented to R.Elliott, weight 8.01 grammes, the other Bethune 1914-1918 depicting a cannon this possibly 9 carat gold weighing 2.81 grammes
France 1842 Obverse Bust of Louis Philippe I by Barre LOUS PHILIPPE I ROI DES FRANCAIS, Reverse Soldier on horseback right L'ARMEE AU DUC D'ORLEANS PRINCE ROYAL in exergue M.DCCC.XLII EF with a couple of small rim nicks, in the round fitted case of issue
France, L'Herault "Societe D'Horticulture et D'Histoire Naturelle" medal by Dubois 1868, silver gilt, rim stamped "argent" 50mm. Dia., three cherubs on obverse. EF.
Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 85mm diameter, a large and impressive piece in silver weighing 316.94 grammes, Obverse Kaiser Wilhelm I bust right, surrounded by the names of his generals, Reverse Victory crowned EF in a wooden display stand
Frederick the Great. Obverse Legend: FRIDERICVS MAGN. D.G.REX. BORVSS.EL.BRAND.DVX.SILES. Reverse: FAMA PRVDENTIA VIRTVTE. Engraver Holtzhey. In exergue: AVSTIR-EXERC- PROPE-PRAGEVNDIT-CAESOET-PRAGA OBSESSA VI MAJI MDCCLVII. Obverse: Half-length armoured bust right, Reverse: Victory kicks Bohemia, knocking off her crown, 48mm (Olding 604) VF the surfaces with bubbles, possibly a cast copy
Free Grammar School Birmingham Present Edifice erected 1836 52mm diameter in bronze Obverse Bust of Edward VI almost full face EDWARDUS VI LAUS DEO Reverse: View of the building FREE GRAMMAR SCHOOL BIRMINGHAM. FOUNDED BY KING EDWARD VI A.D 1552 REBUILT 1707. PRESENT EDIFICE ERECTED 1836 REV.FRANCIS JEUNE D.C.L. REV. SYDNEY GEDGE M.A.MASTERS C.BARRY ARCHITECT in 6 lines A/UNC toned
GB and World Medals in a Lindner Tray 19th and 20th Century from a dealers retail stock, total ticket price £697 (20) includes some prize medals with some in silver, in mixed grades VF to UNC
General Strike, Service Medal 1926 Eimer 2003 51mm diameter in bronze by E.Gillick Obverse Helmeted figure of Britannia seated left, hand resting on a shield, holds out a laurel, in the field, winged emblem of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company, between a rose and a thistle, FOR SERVICE IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY MAY 1926, Reverse: An allegory of three draped figures standing with their backs to each other, two locomotives resting upon their outstretched hands LARGITAS MVNERIS SALVS REIPVBLICAE UNC
George Canning Treaty of London 1827 51mm diameter in bronze by Galle Obverse: Bust Left GEORGE CANNING, Reverse: LIBERTÉ CIVILE ET RELIGIEUSE DANS L'UNIVERS. 1827 A LA CONCORDE DES PEUPLES UNC and nicely toned in the circular brown case of issue
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue. Obverse Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA by J.E.Boehm and F.Leighton about UNC with the original certificate
Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter in White Metal Obverse Bust left H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT below: STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION Reverse Royal Arms and supporters . GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. LONDON 1851 by W.J.Taylor. UNC with minor cabinet friction and almost full mint lustre, rare in this grade, comes with the accompanying issue ticket
Henry Hallam 64mm diameter in bronze by L.C.WYON Obverse Bust right, no legend, Reverse HENRY HALLAM HISTORIAN BORN JULY 9 1777 DIED JAN. 21 1859 A/UNC toned with a small spot on the hair
I.E and M.E Gray 57mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams S.C 1863 Obverse: Conjoined busts right, Reverse: TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD within a wreath Toned UNC the obverse with minor cabinet friction
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 a set of four silver medals 24, 29, 32 and 39mm diameter approximating to Crown, Halfcrown, Florin and Shilling series Prooflike UNC in the blue box of issue with certificate stating issue limited to 2000 pieces, Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 39mm diameter in silver by G.A.Holman Eimer 2117 UNC in the box of issue
Johannes Giravd 1861, by Girometti, w/m, 43mm., Johannes Ronge 1813, by A & M, w/m, 43mm., Hyde Town Hall 1885, by Cartwright & Rattray, Devon Master Bakers Assoc. medal, bronze to M. Collins & Son 1929, bronze. Together with a German 1928 Commemorative medal, silver. Generally AEF. (5).
John Lennon 1940 - 1980 crown sized gold medal by the Royal Mint and in their white presentation case with certificate, FDC. John Lennon was the founder member of the most famous and commercially successful rock band of all time The Beatles, still today 34 years after his death wherever in the world background music is playing it never seems long before the Beatles is heard
Medallions, bronze and white metal (14) includes Great Exhibition 1851 Exhibitor's medal bronze, Jubilee 1937 silver, Hyde Town Hall 1885 w/m, Lusitania 1915, St. Georges Hospital Centenary 1933 bronze cased, Coronation 1911 w/m. and Jubilee 1937 bronze, Gardening and tennis medals, bronze (2). Together with World medals (5), bronze. Generally GVF (14)
Medals (10) LondonInternational Exhibition of all Fine Arts 1874 51mm in bronze UNC, Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Leyland Free Library and Museum EF, Art Union of London 1849 Inigo Jones Reverse Banqueting House Whitehall 1616 54mm in copper EF, Universal Exhibition of London 1862 50mm in bronze EF, Nelson and the Foudroyant 38mm in copper VF with some spots, Prize Medal Muirkirk Photographic Association 1904 39mm in copper, Prize Medals (2) both awarded to G.K.Murray the first 51mm diameter 1st High Jump Class II GEF boxed the second Athletic Sports 1931 G.K.Murray 3rd (equal) High Jump Open EF boxed, The Schneider Trophy 1981 51mm in bronze The Supermarine S6B UNC and lustrous, Destruction of the Armada 1588 Plymouth Commemorates the Battle of the Spanish Armada 1988 Lustrous UNC
Medals a small group (5) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, the official Royal Mint issue GEF in the red box of issue, Richard Cobden Repeal of the Corn Laws Free Trade 1846 46mm diameter Eimer 1407 variety in White metal Reverse as Eimer 1407 Obverse Standing Britannia FREE TRADE Exergue 1846 EF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 Eimer 1872c 35mm diameter in silver by G.Frampton Matt finish UNC in the red box of issue, Queen Victoria 1887 Golden Jubilee 38mm diameter in bronze GEF Reverse presented by the Mayor of Norwich boxed, Nottingham School Board undated in bronze awarded to G.Cross EF boxed
Miniature Medals (31) mainly good modern copies including George Cross, OBE, Distinguished Service Order and many different Victorian campaigns EF to UNC
Ormskirk and Southport Agricultural Society 1857 prize medal in white metal : James Bryers prizes for heifers and horses, this piece apparently for the very first show UNC in a lunette style holder, cased with the hinge repaired
Peace of Utrecht 1713 Eimer 460 35mm diameter in gold by J.Croker Obverse Queen Anne left facing bust laureate and draped, Reverse Britannia standing with ships and farming scene behind MDCCXIII in exergue 35mm A/UNC with some contact marks
Recapture of Prague, Karl Alexander of Lorraine 1744 44mm diameter in copper by J.Kirk Eimer 591 Obverse: Bust almost facing armoured and draped, CAR: LOT: PRI * PERFIDIAE VINDEX. Below: on a scroll NATUS DEC XII. MDCCXII. Reverse Cavalry approach a fortified city. SUBSIDIO BRITANNIAE Exergue: PRAGA RECUPERATA NO 26 MDCCXLIV, Fine, Rare
Resolution and Adventure Medal 1772 Eimer 744a 43mm diameter in copper showing the distinctive die break to the left of the exergue. Obverse Bust of George III laureate. GEORGE III. KING. OF. GR. BRITAIN. FRANCE. AND. IRELAND ETC. Reverse Two Ships at sea RESOLVTION ADVENTURE. Exergue. SAILED . FROM. ENGLAND MARCH MDCCLXXII Fine for wear, with corroded surfaces as is normal on this issue, and showing the mount mark at the top as do all examples. Eimer states:- 'The medal was commissioned by naturalist and benefactor Joseph Banks (1743-1820) who was to have accompanied Captain James Cook on his second voyage (1728-1729) but withdrew at a late stage. These medals were distributed at more than 30 places and generally show up in a worn and weathered state. 2000 medals are said to have been produced made from an alloy of copper, lead, zinc and tin. A further 142 example were struck in silver and 2 in gold. All examples appear to have been struck from a cracked die, as does this example.' Only a handful of examples have been discovered, mainly in New Zealand. Examples are held in the collections of Te Papa and the National Museum of Australia. A truly rare piece.
Silver ingots; Royal Palaces by Birmingham Mint, 12 x 31.8gms each, in wooden case. Queen's Visit to the U.S. 1976 (48.2gms), Royal Cyphers 1977 x 2 (42.8 gms each). The 100 greatest cars silver miniature collection (full set of 25 packets with 4 medals in each).
Switzerland 1840, Defence of Geneva (1602) 25mm in silvered bronze, Obverse city arms, SI LE SEINEUR NEUT SON PEUPLE ASISTE CEN ETAIT FAIT SANS ESPOIR DE RETOUR - Ps CXXIV, SOUVENIR DU XII DECEMBRE MDCII *1840* / inscribed shield, Reverse AUX CITOYENS MORTS EN DEFENDANT LA PATRIE, GEF and scarce
The Marriage of HRH the Prince of Wales and HRH Princess Alexandra 1863 51mm diameter in White Metal by Ottley of Birmingham, Eimer 1563 EF, France Series Numismatica (2) Ludovicvs Galvani (Physiologist) 41mm diameter in bronze, by Caque, A/UNC, Ludovicvs Lacaille (Astronomer) 41mm diameter in bronze by Schmit A/UNC
The Shire Horse Society Medal 1934 44mm diameter in silver, with matt finish, suspension mount attached at the top as issued by Mappin&Webb of London for 'Premium Pair of Heavy Horses, Salford Hospital Parade' UNC in the red box of issue
Torbay International Regatta June 1937 51mm silver conjoined busts of George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, the yacht Britannia in full sail on the high seas reverse BRITANNIA 1893 -1936 beneath, UNC with minor cabinet friction, in a red presentation box, scarce, unlisted in Eimer, we note a similar piece realised £85 hammer price in our June 2012 Auction
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the Official Royal Mint issue in .916 Gold 56mm diameter weight 91.57 grammes UNC or very near so, in the red box of issue
Group of Five to Private W. Winthrop, Border Regiment, late Oxford L.I., IndiaGeneral Service Medal 1895, two bars Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (4075 Private 2nd Bn.Oxf. Lt. Infy), Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, three bars Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (Pte Oxford L.I.), 1914-15 Star trio (5197 Pte. W. Winthrop Bord. R.). GVf. Sold with copied service papers.
Group of Seven medals to Lt.Col W.H.West M.B.E. BerkshireRegiment, M.B.E. 2nd type military division, General Service Medal 1918 bar Iraq (2 Lieut . W.H.West, R.Berks R.), 1939-45, Africa (8th Army bar) and Italy Stars, Defence & War Medals. Together with a set of miniatures, Royal Berks cap badge, family photographs, M.B.E. certificate dated 1942 and folder of papers and research.
IndiaGeneral Service Medal 36mm diameter in silver with ribbon and two clasps Burma 1887-89 and Burma 1885-7 awarded to Gunner J.Hicks 1st Battalion EF
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