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
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
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
Glasgow and Liverpool Steam Shipping Company (c.1830) 40mm diameter in white metal by Crawford, Obverse: Paddle steamer sailing to left, Reverse: CABIN in centre, GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY. 21.14 grammes, VF comes with incorrect presentation case
Battle of Albuera 1811 41mm diameter in bronze, by T. Webb and N.G.A. Brenet, Obverse: Bust right uniformed MARSHAL GEN.LORD BERESFORD, Reverse: A Polish lancer attacks a British Infantryman. BATTLE OF ALBUERA XVI. MAY MDCCCXI, BHM 718, Eimer 1017, 40.06 grammes, A/UNC with a few tiny rim nicks
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 57mm diameter in silver by L.Durbin, Reverse: the Hybrid-Tea 'Silver Jubilee Rose' Eimer 2136 UNC toned, in the box of issue with certificate, the box inscribed 'In Commemoration of the Queen's Award For Export Achievement to LondonAmerican Finance Corporation Limited, The box interior with inscription plate: PRESENTED TO THE RIGHT HON. LORD ARMSTRONG OF SANDERSTEAD PC GCB MVO. Lord Armstrong (William Armstrong, Baron Armstrong of Sanderstead). Armstrong was private secretary to the Secretary of the War Cabinet Sir Edward Bridges from 1943 to 1945. Between 1949 and 1953 he was principal private secretary to three successive Chancellors of the Exchequer: Sir Stafford Cripps, Hugh Gaitskell and R.A.Butler. In 1962 he became Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, and in 1968 he became Head of the Home Civil Service. Due to his influence in Edward Heath's government he was dubbed 'The Deputy Prime Minister'. This along with a small and varied group (6) Hungary 200 Forint 1976 300th Anniversary of the Birth of Ferencz Rakoczi II Silver Proof nFDC colourfully toned, in the box of issue, Poland 200 Zlotych 1976 Olympic Games Y#86 UNC in a slide case, Russia One Rouble (2) 1977 Moscow Olympics Prooflike Y#144 Prooflike UNC in a slide case, 1977 60th Anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution Y#143.1 Lustrous UNC, Medals (2) Philippines - Imelda Marcos/Cultural Centre of the Philippines78mm diameter in gold-plated bronze, UNC in a wooden box, Medal - 65mm diameter in base metal World Hunger Fund Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi 5-time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee EF with some surface deposit
Prize Medals (6) Athletics a group of six medals all awarded to J.M Crawford, comprising Edinburgh University Athletic Club 44mm diameter in bronze (3) 1883 for One Mile Race (open) Second Prize 7th April 1883, 1884 880 Yards Flat Race Handicap Winner, and 1884 2 Mile Flat Race Handicap Winner, and Scottish Amateur Athletic Association (3) 61mm diameter in bronze (3) Championship Meeting 1884 One Mile Flat Race Winner, Championship Meeting 1885 One Mile Flat Race Winner, and Championship Meeting 1886 Half Mile Flat Race Winner, GVF to EF an interesting group
Germany - Cologne 1880 Completion of Cologne Cathedral 51mm diameter in Gilt bronze Obverse: View of the cathedral, Reverse: Scene of Adoration of the Magi, 57.36 grammes, VF cleaned. Battle of Eckernforde 1849, 32mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Ships in a battle scene, one destroyed and sinking, Reverse: 9 line inscription DEN TAPFEREN DEUTSCHEN KRIEGERN GEWIDMET. ZERSTÖRUNG // D.DÄN.LINIENSCHIFFES // CHRISTIAN VIII // UND // EROBERUNG // DER FREGATTE // GEFION // ECKERNFÖRDE // 5. APRIL 1849, 12.95 grammes, VF
Rhuddlan Eisteddfod 1850, 64mm diameter in copper by Allen & Moore, Obverse: A view of Rhuddlan Castle above a bridge over the River Clwyd. EISTEDDFORD FREINIOLRHUDDLAN 1850, Reverse: A Welsh harp and a spade leaning against a tree, mountain in background. RHODD Y WADDOLOG FONEDDIGES ERSKINE/CADWYN I NEF A DAEAR. Exergue: Crossed leeks dividing PEN -RHAW, BHM 2411, 141.20 grammes, EF or better with a few small spots, rated RR by BHM
Medals (9) many with a Naval theme, comprising - Erection of Nelson's Column 1843 25mm diameter in white metal GVF holed, Sentimental Tokens by J.Kirk (2) George II BHM 166 NVF/Fine, William Beckford BHM 170 undated VF, Death of George Canning, undated (1827) 51mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: bust of George Canning left, GEORGE CANNING, Reverse: A LA CONCORDE DES PEUPLES, LIBERTE CIVILE ET RELIGIEUSE DANS L'UNIVERS 1827 Good Fine, Majority of Marquis of Bute 1868 BHM 2888 41mm diameter in bronze EF with a tone spot on the reverse, Death of Nelson 1805 50mm a cast copy with loop mount attached, PortsmouthNavy Week (2) Obverse : Bust of Nelson left PORTSMOUTH NAVY WEEK, Reverse: HMS VICTORY the ship sailing both 32mm diameter one in bronze VF, the other in White metal Fine, both holed at the top, Ile de FranceFrench Line 22mm diameter in white metal, undated (c.1949) Fine
Centenary of Births, Deaths and Marriages 1837-1937 32mm diameter in silver, by J. Langford Jones, Obverse: BIRTHS & DEATHS REGISTRATION & MARRIAGE ACTS, Reverse: The Lampa dephorian Torch, BIRTH - MARRIAGE - DEATH, Matt finish EF with some contact marks, in the blue Royal Mint box of issue
Horticultural Award Medals (10) National Chrysanthemum Society silver (4) three are 46mm diameter, the other 33mm, one of the 46mm medals awarded to H.J. Caton Chelmsford November Show 1962 EF, London Gardens Society 38mm diameter in silver, awarded to Miss E.H.Redway 1961 NEF, Seed Growers and Florists 39mm in gilt, along with four bronze issues these NVF to EF
Staffordshire Agricultural Society Prize medal in silver, by Ottley, Birmingham, 47mm diameter, awarded to John Bailey 'For The Best Sample of Cheese in any Class' 1886, Reverse: A farmyard scene, GEF white toned, in a lunette-style case, silver coloured, not hallmarked with suspension loop at the top, in a fitted case
City of Bradford Technical College Silver Prize medal 1904 69mm x 40mm elliptical shaped with a point at each end, incuse design, awarded to Stanley Brown for Dress Good Designing in Department of Textile Industries Nov. 29th 1904 by Fattorini & Sons, Bradford, 64.17 grammes, EF in the fitted case of issue
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Local issues (5) Bideford 45mm diameter in white metal (2) by J. Carter, Obverse: Diademed head of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D:INDIAE IMPERATRIX, Reverse: The Seal of the town of Bideford, PRESENTED TO THE SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOLARS/OF BIDEFORD/IN COMMEMORATION OF/QUEEN VICTORIA'S JUBILEE/BY THE MAYOR/LEX G. DUNCAN/JUNE 20th 1887, Around - within a linear border IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837 (2) 25.59 grammes and 23.03 grammes, BHM 3235, both VF with some edge nicks, both pierced at the top, Colchester 1887 39mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left, Veiled and crowned, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 50th YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1887, Reverse: Arms of Colchester BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER EGERTON GREEN MAYOR, 27.77 grammes, BHM 3313, NEF with some verdigris spots, listed as rare by BHM, Sunderland 1887 38mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Obverse Bust left crowned and veiled, VCTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: City Arms and motto, a ribbon below with EDWIN RICHARDSON MAYOR on it. IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTY'S JUBILEE 1887 SUNDERLAND, 17.87 grammes, unlisted by BHM, GVF holed at the top, Dorchester 1887 36mm diameter in white metal by Pinches, Obverse: Bust left, laureate, crowned and veiled, QUEEN VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819. ASCENDED THE THRONE 20th JUNE 1837. Reverse: City Arms, draped, JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN 1887 IN CORDIBUS POPULI IMPERIUM, with BOROUGH OF DORCHESTER A.POPE MAYOR on the drapery, BHM 3277, VF holed at the top, along with Inauguration of the Statue of H.W.F.Bolckow, First Member of Parliament for Middlesborough 1881 35mm diameter in white metal, by A.Kirkwopod & Sons, Obverse: Statue of Bolckow . H.W.F Bolckow FIRST MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR MIDDLESBOROUGH, Reverse: Arms of Middlesborough within a linear circle TO COMMEMORATE THE UNVEILING OF THE STATUE OF H.W.F BOLCKOW, Below: 6th OCT 1881. below the Arms: AND THE JUBILEE OF MIDDLESBOROUGH,13.81 grammes, BHM 3106, NVF with some surface marks, holed at the top.
Tercentenary of the Birth of William Shakespeare 1864 42mm diameter in White Metal by H.Brown, Obverse: Draped bust of Shakespeare, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE : BORN APRIL 23. 1564: DIED APRIL 23 1616. Reverse: View of the Birthplace. STRATFORD UPON AVON FESTIVAL 1864. In Exergue: BIRTHPLACE OF SHAKESPEARE. BHM 2806. 29.31 grammes, NEF holed at the top
Centenary of Births, Deaths and Marriages 1837-1937 32mm diameter in silver, by J. Langford Jones, Obverse: BIRTHS & DEATHS REGISTRATION & MARRIAGE ACTS, Reverse: The Lampa dephorian Torch, BIRTH - MARRIAGE - DEATH, Matt finish A/UNC boxed
Medals (5) Expedition to Vigo Bay 1702 Obverse: Bust left crowned ANNA . DEI. GRA. MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB: REGINA Reverse: Ships burning within a harbour CAPTA . ET . INCENSA. GAL : RT . HISP : CLASSE, Exergue AG. VIGVM XII OCT MDCCII, Eimer 395, VG, British Empire Exhibition 1924 36mm diameter in silver by J.Langford Jones, Obverse: Moneta seated, in the process of striking a coin, BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Forecourt and facade of the Royal Mint THE ROYAL MINT LONDON, 30.69 grammes, NEF Vatican - Pope Pius VI Return from Vienna 1782 47mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: Bust right PIO . SEXTO . BRASCHIO PONT . MAX .VINDOBON . RED, Reverse: Pope seated on a throne CIVI * ET * PRINC* OPT * ORDO *PATRIC * CAESEN * In Exergue: MDCCXXCII, 40.57 grammes, NEF, Prize Medals in silver (2) Oxford University Boat Club undated,. 51mm diameter in silver NEF and lustrous with some contact marks, Agricultural Prize Medal undated and unawarded 50mm diameter in silver by J. Lagrange
Prize Medals (12) Rochdale Agricultural Show 1904 Best Heavy Horse in Show 45mm diameter in silver A/UNC boxed, the box stained, Royal Tournament 1924 Tug of War 130 Stone, Royal Navy R.N.B. Portsmouth A.B. T. Maguire 32mm diameter in silver EF boxed, Bedfordshire Education Committee (unawarded) with 1909 clasp, by Vaughton, Birmingham, EF boxed, Football medal with Maizena Sports 1957 inscribed on the reverse, EF boxed, The Smallholder Championship Medallion (2) each 45mm diameter in lacquered bronze UNC boxed, The Royal Horticultural Society Sir Joseph Banks Medal (2) 38mm diameter in bronze, the first awarded to Mr.J.Hoade Enfield Highway Co-Operative Hort. Soc 1955, the second awarded by Belling Lee Sports and Social Club Horticultural Sec. to Mr J. Hoade 1956 both A/UNC boxed, Athletics (3) in base metal, Lowfield Relay 1st Team 1953, EF, in a blue E II R Coronation box, Sprint 1 Lap 2nd 1955, EF boxed, 100 Yds. 1954 3rd EF boxed, and Hockey 1st P.V.R Hockey Cup 1908-9 37mm diameter in bronze VF
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with 3 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902, awarded to 6634 Corpl. J. Pearce, Oxford: L.I. VF cleaned with some scratches, fitted with fixed suspension, the suspension damaged and refitted
Shakespeare Memorial undated (1847) 38mm diameter in bronze by Allen & Moore BHM 2297, Obverse: Draped Bust of William Shakespeare bare head left, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, Reverse: View of Shakespeare's birthplace. In Exergue: THE HOUSE IN WHICH THE IMMORTAL BARD WAS BORN AT STRATFORD UPON AVON 1564 in four lines, EF
A group of medals in white metal (5) comprising (1) British Army Enters Madrid 1812, 45mm diameter in white metal, Eimer 1025, BHM 737 by T.Wyon Snr./P.Wyon Obverse: Bust left, LIEUT. GEN. MARQUIS WELLINGTON. K.B. &c.&c. MDCCCXII Reverse: Garlanded Shields of Britain, Portugal and Spain, upon a plinth inscribed VIMEIRA/TALAVERA/BUSACO/CIUDAD RODRIGO/BADAJOZ/SALAMANCA amidst military trophies, ENTER'D MADRID AUGUST XII, NVF, (2) George III, Obsequies 1820 45mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Eimer 1126, BHM 1006, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed Bust GEORGE III DIED JAN. 29. 1820 IN THE 82 YEARS OF HIS AGE & 60 OF HIS REIGN. Reverse: A Funerary urn upon a tomb. IN MEMORY OF HIS OBSEQUIES AT WINDSOR FEB. 16. 1820 VF/GVF, (3) Salisbury Cathedral undated (c.1830) 50mm diameter in white metal by Halliday BHM 1469, Obverse: View of the cathedral In Exergue SALISBURY CATHEDRAL, Reverse: The Interior of the cathedral, In Exergue: THE CHOIR OF SALISBURY CATHEDL. VF, (4) Marriage of Princess Victoria to Frederick William of Prussia 1858 Eimer 1517, BHM 2627, 38mm diameter in white metal by J.Hinks, Birmingham, Obverse Busts left, conjoined, the Princess laureate, THE PRINCE OF PRUSSIA & THE PRINCESS ROYAL OF ENGLAND, Reverse: Conjoined shields, within a wreath JANy.25. 1858 EF and lustrous, (5) William ShakespeareTercentenary of his Birth 1864 51mm diameter in white metal, by Ottley, Birmingham, Obverse Bust almost facing SHAKESPEARE . BORN 23 APRIL 1564. DIES 23 APRIL 1616. Reverse: A view of Shakespeare's Birthplace . THE TERCENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF SHAKESPEARE CELEBRATED 23 APRIL 1864 In Exergue: HIS BIRTH PLACE STRATFORD-ON-AVON EF and lustrous
Medals (9) many with a Naval theme, comprising - Erection of Nelson's Column 1843 25mm diameter in white metal GVF holed, Sentimental Tokens by J.Kirk (2) George II BHM 166 NVF/Fine, William Beckford BHM 170 undated VF, Death of George Canning, undated (1827) 51mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: bust of George Canning left, GEORGE CANNING, Reverse: A LA CONCORDE DES PEUPLES, LIBERTE CIVILE ET RELIGIEUSE DANS L'UNIVERS 1827 Good Fine, Majority of Marquis of Bute 1868 BHM 2888 41mm diameter in bronze EF with a tone spot on the reverse, Death of Nelson 1805 50mm a cast copy with loop mount attached, PortsmouthNavy Week (2) Obverse : Bust of Nelson left PORTSMOUTH NAVY WEEK, Reverse: HMS VICTORY the ship sailing both 32mm diameter one in bronze VF, the other in White metal Fine, both holed at the top, Ile de FranceFrench Line 22mm diameter in white metal, undated (c.1949) Fine
Campaign Medals (8) World War I British War Medal to 36515 Pte. F.Bayford E.York Reg.World War II (7)1939-1945 Star (2), Atlantic Star (2), Africa Star and Italy Star, and War Medal 1939-1945 GVF to GEF with ribbons, East YorkshireRegiment cap badge, The King's Royal Rifle Corps cap badge, Germany Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2.Klasse (Non combatant), along with three unnamed prize medals (boxed), Safe driving medal 1946-1955, Punctual Attendance Medal 1908-1909 London County Council in white metal VF, George VSilver Jubilee Medal 1935 35mm diameter in brass showing the names of many Commonwealth countries GVF pierced for suspension, Edward VIII Coronation medal 38mm diameter in white metal NVF, pierced for suspension, and a small medalet bearing the portrait of Joan of arc VF
Medals (29) Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Obv. Veiled Head of Victoria VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX ANNO JUBILAEI A.D.1887, Rev. Young head of Victoria VICTORIA REGINA REGNVM SVSCEPIT20 JVN 1837. 26mm diameter in silver by J.Carter NEF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues (9) Eimer 1817 VF to GEF some with attractive toning, Edward VII Coronation 1902 Halifax Regional issue 38mm diameter in silver NEF, Edward VII Coronation 1902 31mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues (8) Eimer 1871 VF to A/UNC many with attractive tone, one with some scratches, George V Coronation 1911 31mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues (2) Eimer 1922 both Good Fine, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues Eimer 2029 (3) NEF, EF and GEF, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 32mm diameter Obv. Bust crowned and draped, facing three-quarters right TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION EDWARD VIII 1937, Rev. NEW ZEALAND, INDIA AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA, CANADA and WEST INDIES each on a banner against a background of oak branches, leaves and acorns EF, Enterprise du Palais Des Nations 1933 70mm diameter in .900 silver by Huguenin Freres & Co. (Switzerland) Obverse: A scene of industry , a man levers a large block, date below, Rev. Palace of Nations building, Switzerland, EF. Prize Medals (2) Royal Horticultural Society 45mm diameter in silver, awarded by Watford Show Sept. 1945 to Mr.A.Scard, Horticulture GEF. The Smallholder Championship medal undated 35mm diameter in silver NVF. An ornate silver badge hallmarked and with makers mark JHL some wear, Fine
OBE and World War II group of six to 6208074 Sjt. E. Hawkes comprising 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army clasp, Italy Star, Defence medal, War Medal and Efficiency Medal Territorial (type Aa) mounted for wearing EF along with the accompanying respective miniatures VF to EF, with five additional ribbons, along with Athletics prize medals (2) Athletics Junior Championships 1935 Ashford County School in silver lustrous EF and Athletics 1934 Ashford County School in Bronze lustrous NEF/EF, and CheshireRegiment 6th Battalion Inter Platoon Long Carry Competition 1941 in bronze Good Fine
Medals (7) Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter in White metal by W.J.Taylor, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert, left, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms and supporters. GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. Eimer 1463 EF and lustrous. Great Exhibition 1851 45mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore. Obverse: THERE ARE 2244 IRON GIRDERS, 3300 COLUMNS, 202 MILES OF SASH BARS AND 900,000 SUP. Ft of GLASS , interior legend in 16 lines reads: THE MATERIALS ARE IRON AND GLASS. IT IS IN SHAPE A PARALLELOGRAM, 1848 Ft. LONG BY 408 Ft. BROAD AND 66 Ft. HIGH. IT IS CROSSED MIDWAY BY A TRANSEPT 108 Ft. HIGH; ON THE NORTH SIDE IS AN ADDITION, OF 936 Ft. IN LENGTH BY 48Ft.IN BREADTH, TOTAL AREA OF SPACE 855,360 CUBIC Ft. OR NEARLY 21 ACRES, ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000, NEF. William ShakespeareTercentenary of his Birth 1864 44mm diameter in White Metal by Davis, Obverse: Bust of Shakespeare left WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BORN 23 APRIL 1564. DIED 23 APRIL 1616. Reverse: A row of houses THE HOUSE IN WHICH SHAKESPEARE WAS BORN STRATFORD - UPON - AVON in Exergue: PURCHASED BY THE FATHER OF THE POET IN 1574 (WITH EXTENSIVE GROUNDS) FOR L.40. BECAME NATIONAL PROPERTY FOR L.3000 RAISED BY SUBSCRIPTION SEP.16.1847 VF with some light pitting to the edge. Compton Pilgrims Benefit Society 20th Century medals in White Metal (2) GVF both holed above the crown. Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 32mm diameter in bronze by J.Moore Obverse: Bust left, diademed and veiled IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OG H.G.M QUEEN VICTORIA 1837-1887. Reverse: VICTORIA E.I BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED JUNE 20.37. CROPWNED JUNE 28. 38. MARRIED FEB 10. 40. JUBILEE 1887 within a wreath displaying colonial shields, EF. Opening of the Royal Exchange 1844 28mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Eimer 1392, Obverse: Bust left diademed ROYAL EXCHANGE OPENED BY H:M: QUEEN VICTORIA OCT: 28 1844. Reverse: Three shields upon a wreath, grasshopper above FIRTS STONE LAID BY THE H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT JANy 17 1842, VF
Medals (4) Victoria issues in White Metal (3) 1862 International Exhibition 53mm diameter by Ottley, Birmingham, Obv. Gothic Head of Queen Victoria left, H.M.G.Majesty Queen Victoria, Rev. Opened 1st May 1862 5designed by Captain Fowke R.E., Erected by Messrs Kelk and Lucas GEF the reverse lustrous. International Exhibition 1862 38mm diameter by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Gothic Head of Queen Victoria BORN MAY 24 1819. CROWNED JUNE 28 1838. MARRIED FEB:10 1840. H.M.G.QUEEN NVICTORIA , Rev: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OPENED MAY 1st 1862, West Front view of the Exhibition building, COVERS A SPACE OF 26 ACRES. 1200 Ft LONG 700 Ft WIDE DOMES 250Ft HIGH COST £300,000,NVF/GVF. Diamond Jubilee 1897 39mm diameter by Restall, Birmingham. Obverse: Bust left crowned and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897, Reverse: Britannia seated with trident and shield, DARTFORD COMMEMORATION on an ornate tablet behind NEF holed. Britain's Longest Reign 1897 Young Head and Veiled heads of the Queen left, Reverse a calendar showing all Sundays of the year 1897, VF
Births and Deaths Registration, and Marriage Acts Centenary 1937 32mm diameter in silver by J. Langford Jones Obverse: Bust left conjoined, of Queen Victoria (Young Head style) after W.Wyon, and KingGeorge VI 1837 and 1937 on either side, Reverse: The Lampadephorian Torch, symbolizing the continuity of life. BIRTH - MARRIAGE - DEATH Matt finish EF/UNC in the blue box of issue
London Stock Exchange Broker's Pass undated, (1837-1886) 41mm diameter in silver, by B.Wyon named to George Lawford (Died 9/8/1985). As Eimer 1239, Naylor 7c About EF with attractive grey toning, Ex-Dr.Martin Leibfried collection
Man's First Landing on the Moon 1969 a 5-piece set each 40mm diameter in silver and numbered 512 on the edge, comprising 1) First Flight in Space/Yuri Gagarin 12.IV.1961 Alan B. Shepherd 5.V.1961 2) Apollo 8, 21-27.12.1968/F.Anders - F.Borman - J.Lovell, 3) Apollo 9 Lunar Module 3-13th March 1969/McDivitt - Schweickart - Scott, 4) Apollo 10 May 1969/E.Cernan - T.Stafford - J.Young, 5) Apollo 11 The First Men on the Moon - The Conquest of Space 20-7-1969/N.Armstrong - M.Collins - E.Aldrin all Silver Proofs, FDC in the white box of issue with certificate, stating only 1000 sets issued
Medals (6) Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in silver, by B.Mackennal, Eimer 1922a the Official Royal Mint issue A/UNC, toned. Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze, by B.Mackennal, Eimer 1922a the Official Royal Mint issue GEF with some small spots, in the Royal Mint box of issue. George V Silver Jubilee 1935 the Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter Eimer 2029a in silver by P.Metcalfe A/UNC toned, in the Royal Mint box of issue. Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1871 the Official Royal Mint issue, A/UNC and attractively toned. George V Silver Jubilee 1935 the Official Royal Mint issue 32mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029b EF. Opening of the National Maritime Museum 1937 32mm diameter in silver by J. Langford Jones, for Spink, Eimer 2049b GEF
Rowing Medals to W.J.Fernie (2) University CambridgeTrial Eights Winning Crew 1895 , 51mm diameter in silver by D.Munsey/Peters of Cambridge, in half lunette-style presentation holder , boxed, with old white toning, suggesting once fully encased, the case with a shield-shaped plaque with inscription of the crew, and weights of the crew, and positions in the boat. W.J.Fernie is shown as Stroke position. The final elimination trial for rowers for entrance into the Cambridge Boat Race Crew for the historic University Boat Race. This is the only time prior to the Boat Race that the crews race over the full 4 1/4 mile Putney to Mortlake course. These race were contested intra-University Oxford v. Oxford and Cambridge v. Cambridge to decide the final crews. The Race still takes place today, although the medal prize has been replaced by the award of sponsored clothing and equipment to the competitors. Head of the River - Trinity Hall 51mm diameter in silver, by D.Munsey of Cambridge, in lunette-style presentation holder, boxed, with old white toning, the case with a shield-shaped plaque with inscription of the crew and their respective positions in the boat. W.J.Fernie is shown as position 7 in the boat, and his name and position are inscribed on the outer ring of the lunette case. UNC, both medals in the black boxes of issue. A fascinating insight into the history of the lead up to the annual University Boat Race.
19th Century a small group (6) Coronation of George IV 1821 49mm diameter in white metal, Obverse bust left GEORGIUS IV. D:G: BRITT: REX F:D: Reverse the King enthroned is crown at the Coronation ceremony, Exergue: GEO: IV: CORONAT: MDCCCXXI VF. Coronation of George IV 1821 45mm diameter in bronze Manchester and Salford local issue, Fine with some edge knocks. Princess Charlotte and Leopold 1816 Royal Nuptials celebrated Carlton house 2nd May 1816 45mm diameter in white metal NEF pierced at the top. London Bridge opened 1831 Eimer 1245 29mm diameter in brass, Obverse THE FIRST STONE OF THE NEW LONDON BRIDGE WAS LAID BY JOHN GARRATT ESQr LORD MAYOR OF LONDON ON THE 14th MARCH 1824AND OPEN'D BY THEIR MAJESTIES AUGUST 1st 1831 in 10 lines, Reverse a 5-arched bridge spanning the river with ships, CARRIAGEWAY 33 1/2 FT.LENGTH OF BRIDGE 782 Ft CENTRE ARCH I50..SIDE ARCH I40, Good Fine, along with Halfcrown 1830 William IV type reverse enamelled in 4 colours, and an imitation Two Pounds 1823 on a loop mount, these both around Fine
First World War pair to W.O.CL.2. J.Lowbridge South Staffordshire Regiment with badges and associated paperwork on achieving the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2,
19th and 20th Century in bronze (9) Duke of Wellington - Chancellor of Oxford University 1834 Eimer 1273 by T.Webb VF, Earl of Eldon, Lord Chancellor 1827 Eimer 1197 by C.Voigt, NEF, Lord Nelsons Flagship 'The Fourdroyant' 1897 37mm diameter, struck from copper of the vessel after breaking up, GVF, St. George's Hall Liverpool Opening 1854 44mm diameter by J.Mayer/Allen & Moore, A/UNC, Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Visit to Cardiff 1907 - The Queen Alexandra Dock (2) VF cleaned and EF, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter by Heaton GEF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 39mm diameter, by the Heaton Mint EF holed, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm in bronze the original Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817 VF with some heavier edge knocks
Medals a small group (5) Brunel - Thames Tunnel opened 1843 (2) 44mm and 36mm diameter both in white metal, Grand Sunderland Bridge Eimer 1087 45mm diameter in white metal VF to EF, Tokens (2) Birmingham Union Copper Company 1812 countermarked Bradford Workhouse VG, and 18th Century George III Halfpenny token reverse worn
USA The Franklin Mint Presidential Ingot Collection a 37-piece set in silver (issued 1972-1974) each ingot around 325 grammes, comprising the 36 pieces in the presentation box as well as the Gerald Ford Ingot current at the time of minting FDC as issued, according to sources on the internet only 906 sets were issued
Tokens and medals a varied and interesting group (14) Edward VII Visit to London 1903 31mm diameter by Spink and Son NEF, Wirral and Birkenhead Agricultural Society 52mm diameter in silver awarded to Messrs Peter Patrick and Son for anti-sag gate hangings 1906 EF, France Watch fob of Schloss & co 1889 Universal Exposition 31mm diameter in silver, which reproduces in miniature the prize won by Schloss and Co. at the 1889 Exposition, NVF with fob mount at top, ArgentinaConstitution Jura 1854 32mm diameter in silver Fine, George IIIGolden Jubilee 1810 Eimer 1007var. 42mm diameter in bronze, Good Fine, Gaming Counters (3) George III, Anne and Maria Theresa obverses VG to Fine, USA Hard Times Token undated (c.1837) 'The Constitution as I understand it', 'Roman Firmness' mule reverse, Fine, Duchess of Gloucester Token 1774 in copper by J.Kirk Fine, some scratches, Copper token by Sparrow of Bishopsgate, 1823 Ironmongers, reverse hot air balloon, 'ASCENDED AT OXFORD JUNE 23 1823' Good Fine, Farthing token or medalet George IV 1821 21mm diameter in copper Fine, Halfpenny 19th Century Middlesex Political and Social Series 1794 DH1016 edge 'CURRENT EVERY WHERE', Fine, plus an unidentified ancient coin
Death of John Bell, 1770, 35mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: family arms, (Wickford, Essex), an insect either side, IOHANNI BELL NATVRAE ET ANTIQVITATIS INDAGATORI, Reverse: a funerary urn on plinth, BHM 143. EF and with an attractive tone, the obverse with some surface marks
Medals (5) VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Medal official Royal Mint issue in bronze 77mm. (Eimer 1733) A/UNC, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 the official Royal Mint issue UNC with superb tone, Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 EF cleaned boxed, Leyton and District Eisteddford awarded ton R.REdburn Technical Drawing 1930 in silver A/UNC toned boxed, Officer of the Order of St. John EF boxed
RoyalLancashire Agricultural Society, Agricultural Prize Medal 1937 22 grammes of 9 carat gold, Society for Improvement of Agriculture Exergue INST.SALFORD HVND LANCASHIRE MDCCLXVII in three lines, EF
Coronation of George V 1911 30mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, A/UNC in the Red box of issue, Coronation of George V 1911 32mm diameter in bronze by Fattorini, Bradford, UNC toned in the round red box of issue, Tristan da Cunha Five Pound Crown 2013 Birth of Prince George certificate unnamed as was first on the first day of the Prince's life Silver Proof FDC in a London Mint Office box, along with Tokens and medals a varied group (38) the tokens mostly 19th Century, in mixed grades, contained in an aluminium case
Masonic awards and jewels (18), mainly base metal & enamel, Lodges include, Cheshire, Hertfordshire, Lodge of New hope (2), Sale Priory (2 - these silver gilt), RMIG & RMIB medals etc. Generally GVF. (18).
British Empire Exhibition 1924 (undated) 36mm diameter in silver by J.Langford-Jones, Eimer 1989, struck and sold at the exhibition EF the reverse with a few surface marks
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.
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
Jubilee 1897 (Official Royal Mint issues) silver, 26 mm., together with five other Royalty medals in bronze. U.S.A. Cleveland Centennial Medal 1896, bronze by Metz (with verdigris), Royal Tournament Medal 1930 bronze, Thomason Metallic Vase, bronze, Duke of Wellington Chancellor of Oxford 1834, bronze set in large mount, Society of Watermen, bronze badge (pin fitting broken). Together with two tokens. Mixed grades (14)
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.
Jubilee 1887, by J.E. Boehm, bronze, 77mm. The Official Royal Mint issue, rim engraved "Frances MaryFordham April 17 1887", two severe edge cuts otherwise GVF. Together with other assorted Coronation & Jubilee medals (12). Mixed grades. (13).
Fire-fighter Group of four to Ronald E Yeates 10264 Station Officer (Oxfordshire) British Empire Medal, 10 Year Long Service Bronze Medal, Exemplary Fire Service Medal and 1953 Coronation Medal
Battle of Albuera 1811 41mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1017 Obverse Bust right uniformed MARSHAL GEN.LORD BERESFORD Reverse a Polish lancer attacks a British Infantryman. BATTLE OF ALBUERA XVI. MAY MDCCCXI A/UNC with a few tiny rim nicks
Oxford & Cambridge University Rifle Clubs Chancellors VIII Awards (4, 3 bronze and I silver) in cases. English Twenty Club (Rifle Shooting) from 1960's (3). Public Schools veterans Challenge Trophy (2), Surrey County NRA Medals (5), Miniature Rifle Clubs Medals (5) EF. (18). Together with 25 assorted cloth Rifle Club badges
Prize Medals (3) 1910 Royal Society of Arts 56mm in Bronze UNC boxed, Royal Academy of Music (2) 41mm in Bronze 1888 UNC, 41mm in Silver 1889 both awarded to Robert Crawford boxed UNC with suspension loops at top
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