FantasyDouble Florins INA Retro Patterns (8) 1893 in silver, 1893 in golden alloy, 1902 in golden alloy, 1910 George V in golden alloy, 1937 Edward VIII in copper, Obverse: Golder head to left, 1937 Edward VIII in golden alloy, Obverse: Golder head to left, 1937 George VI in golden alloy, 1953 in silver, all with plain edges and with the reverse design similar in style to the 1887-1890 currency Double Florin issue, UNC the 1953 coin with some tone spots
Fantasy Crowns a mix of types (15) 1835 William IV/Three Graces (3) in Aluminium, Copper and Nickel-Silver?, 1879 Victoria Young Head/George and the Dragon (3) in silver (35.13 grammes), copper and golden alloy, 1879 Victoria Young Head/Three Graces (3) in silver (35.22 grammes), copper and golden alloy, 1936 (4) Edward VIII King and Emperor/stylised George and the Dragon (4), 1936 Edward VIII Golder head/Crowned Arms with supporters, in silver, 1937 Edward VIII/Wreath Crown reverse in golden alloy UNC and lustrous many prooflike
Fantasy Crowns INA Retro Patterns (13) 1879 Victoria Young Head/Shield in copper, 1897 Victoria Veiled Head/Crowned shield in garter, in golden alloy, 1897 Victoria Veiled Head/Crowned shield in garter, in cupronickel, 1905 Edward VII/George and the Dragon, presumed nickel-silver?, 1910 Edward VII/stylized George and the Dragon, date in Roman numerals, in silver, 1911 George V/stylized George and the Dragon in silver (34.98 grammes), 1911 George V/stylized George and the Dragon in golden alloy, 1936 Edward VIII/'Rocking horse' reverse, CopperPiedfort, all UNC and lustrous a few with toning, 1918 George V MacKennal head/stylised George and the Dragon (5) all in different metals : Gold plated Copper, Copper, Aluminium, Polished Steel and Golden Alloy, Lustrous UNC
Fantasy Crowns INA Retro Patterns (14) 1808 George III/Reverse in the style of the Pattern Bank Dollar, in nickelsilver?, 1820 George IV/Reverse as the currency Halfcrown, in Pewter, 1836 (5) Obverse: William IV/Reverse: Crowned draped shield, in silver, nickel-silver?, cupro-nickel, golden alloy and copper Lustrous UNC, 1837 (7) Obverse: William IV/Reverse: George and the Dragon in Goldine, Bronze, Copper, Aluminium, White Metal, pewter? and cupro-nickel? Lustrous UNC and prooflike
FantasyUnite Charles I Pattern - The Millionaires Collection - a modern replica of this iconic deign, 2.84 grammes of 9 carat gold, hallmarked on the edge Lustrous UNC and prooflike
Books an interesting and wide ranging selection from a retired Dealer's Library (31) many useful titles included :- British Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum, Second Edition (1970) by C.Wilson Peck, The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th century by R.Dalton and S.H.Hamer (Second Printing 1977), English Pattern, Trial and Proof Coins in Gold by Alex Wilson and Mark Rasmussen (2000), The Victorian Bronze Penny (1860-1901) by Michael J. Freeman (includes quantities from the author's original study), Roman Coins and Their Values by David R.Sear (2) Revised Edition 1970 and Third Revised Edition 1981, Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens by Siegfried E. Schwer, USA Red Book 65th Edition 2012 by R.S.Yeoman, USA Blue Book 72nd Edition 2015 by R.S.Yeoman, Seventeenth Century Tokens of the British Isles And Their Values by Michael Dickinson, Coincraft's Standard Catalogue of English and UK Coins 1066 to Date (1996 Edition), by Richard Lobel, Mark Davidson, Allan Hailstone and Eleni Calligas, The Standard Catalogue of English Milled Coinage in Silver, Copper and Bronze 1662-1972 by Geoffrey M. Cope and Alan Rayner, The Standard Catalogu of Orders, Decorations and Medals by E.C.Joslin (Third Edition 1976), Spink's Catalogue of British Commemorative Medals 1558-Present Day by Daniel Fearon (1984), British Copper Coins and Their Values by Seaby (1969-70), Foster's Catalogue of New Zealand Coins and Tokens (1965), The Standard Australian Coin Catalogue 8th Edition (1980) by John Gartner, Price Catalog of United Stated Hard Times Tokens by Hewitt Bros., The Pocket Guide to New Zealand Tradesmen's Tokens by A.H and A.W Reed (1966), Japanese Coinage by Norman Jacobs and Cornelius Vermule III (1972), British Tokens and Their Values by Seaby (1984), Coins and Tokens of Ireland by Seaby (1970), The Guide Book To The Coinage of Ireland 995AD to Present Day by Spink & Son (1969), Standard Catalog of Belgian Coins 1832 to date by Renie Van Bergen (1982/1983), Scottish Coins by Adam B.Richardson (1977 Reprint), British Coins Market Values 2018, Spink Standard Catalogue Decimal Issues (2019), Canadian Coins - The Charlton Standard Catalogue 43rd Edition 1989, Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands by Seaby 1984, Speciale Catalogus van de Nederlandse Munten van 1795 tot heden 1981 by Jihan Mevius, Renniks Australian Coins and Decimal Notes by Dion H.Skinner, all in good second-hand condition a valuable source of Numismatic information covering many areas (total weight over 17.5 Kilos)
9 Carat Gold items (7) Gold pencil holders (4) each in 9 carat gold, three have inscriptions from the 1930s, a stock pin, and bracelets (2, one broken) in used condition, total weight 127 grammes, along with chains (5) these not hallmarked and presumed not gold, total weight 36 grammes
A gold cigarette case in 9 carat gold by Mappin & Webb inscribed J.T on the outer casing, and October 1931 on the inside of the lid. Total weight 89.00 grammes, in very good second-hand condition
Maundy Money boxes official Red Royal Mintundated 4-coin cases (38) with Maundy Money and the coat of arms in gold on the lid, four are dated, 1956, 1973, 1975 and 1981 respectively, in good second-hand condition
Mint Errors - Mis-Strikes (6) Shilling 1954E Fine with lamination flaw on the obverse, Sixpence 1964 struck around 1mm off-centre causing a raised lip between 2 o'clock and 7 o'clock on the reverse, only a small part of the edge milling is visible, Fine, BrassThreepence 1966 with a straight planchet clip causing a ragged edge at 2 o'clock on the reverse, NEF, Pennies (2) 1937 struck off-centre with around 1.5mm blank flan causing a raised lip between 3 and 7 o'clock on the reverse Fine with some scratches, 1967 with a small planchet clip, EF and lustrous, Cliché medals (2) the first undated by Phillips Aldershot of London, uniface and 32mm diameter Obverse: Angel holding two laurel wreaths facing, with sun and seascape behind, the second 32mm diameter undated and uniface depicting a standing woman above a kneeling man crowning him with a laurel wreath, loosely based on the style of 'Art is Obtained Through Labour' by Nicolas Reyers (c.1780) both EF with light gold tone
World Stamps in three albums a wide variety of countries represented, includes South Africa, Rhodesia, Mauritius , East Africa, West Africa, French Africa, Zanzibar, Gibraltar, Malta, Canada, Newfoundland, Jamaica, Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, Peru, Ceylon, Hong Kong, Straits Settlements, China, Cochin China, Japan, Philippines, Siam, Greece, Netherlands, Italy, Monaco, Austria, Australia, Barbados, Bahamas, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Cameroon, Denmark, Dominica, Egypt, Fiji, Finland, France, French Equatorial Africa, Germany, Gold Coast, Great Britain, Hungary, India, Ivory Coast, Kenya Luxembourg, Malaya, Malaysia, Monaco, Mozambique. New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Samoa, San Marino, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland Turkey, USA and many more, includes many early types, some 19th Century and early 20th Century, in mixed condition, the vast majority are postmarked, an interesting selection
Commemorative Plates (16) includes Wedgwood (11) includes Royal Family (6) 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial, 2003 50th Anniversary of the Coronation - Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip portrait, 2003 Coronation 50th Anniversary Queen Elizabeth II portrait, 2004 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - Queen on horseback, 2005 The Marriage of the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, Calendar plates (2) 2003 with floral design, and 2004 with garden design, 2005 60th Anniversary of VE Day (3) each with World War II Aircraft designs, Spitfire, Hurricane and Avro Lancaster, Spode 2013 The Birth of Prince George of Cambridge, Worcester 2013 The Birth of Prince George of Cambridge, Diana- Princess of Wales England's Rose undated, in porcelain, undated World War II - This Is You Hour -Winston Churchill , by Timothy Noad, 2006 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday calendar plate with 12 different colour pictures of the Queen , by Timothy Noad, Danbury Mint Manchester United 100 Glorious Years with pictures of George Best, Bobby Charlton, Denis Law, Billy Meredith, Bryan Robson and David Beckham, most in the boxes as issued and in excellent condition
Cutlery mostly spoons (87) and ingots (6) most if not all in silver (total weight 1083 grammes), a host of different designs, along with a 9 carat gold cross weighing 1.85 grammes and a Bedfordshire Small-bore rifle Association bronze prize medal, in mixed condition
Proof Set boxes for 1887 both for 11 coins the first deep burgundy with text in gold lettering on the lid 'JUBILEE COINAGE ISSUED ON THE COMPLETION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA 1837-1887, the second a spade-shaped burgundy case by William Gabriel, Watchmaker, Goldsmith and Diamond Merchantboth in Fair second-hand condition with some wear
Casino Chips Ten Dollars (20) each bimetallic with .999 Silver centres, each weighing 37-38 grammes from a multitude of different venues, comprising Las Vegas - The Mirage (2), Las Vegas - Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas - Luxor, Las Vegas - Golden Gate, Las Vegas - Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas - Plaza, Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (4, all different), Las Vegas - Four Queens, Las Vegas - Riviera, Lake Tahoe - Nevada (2), Silver Smith, Wendover, Nevada, 10 Harrahs - Reno, Nevada, Mississippi - Boomtown Casino, Sparks, Nevada - Silver Club, Colorado Belle, Nevada, Riviera Hotel, Nevada UNC and lustrous
Stamps an accumulation covering a wide range of subjects including 1965 Post Office Tower, 1967 British Discovery, 1974 Fire Service, 1975 62nd Inter-Parliamentary Conference, 1976 William Caxton, 1977 Racket Sports, 1978 Horses, 1978 Cycling, 1978 Christmas, 1979 Dogs, 1979 British Flowers, 1979 European Assembly Elections, 1979 Rowland Hill, 1979 Police, 1979 Horse Racing, 1979 Year of the Child, 1979 Christmas, 1980 British Birds, 1980 Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1980 International Stamp Exhibition, London, 1980 London International Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet 1, 1980 London International Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet 2 (2), 1980 London International Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet 3, 1980 London Landmarks, 1980 Famous People, 1980 British Music Conductors, 1980 Sport, 1980 Christmas, 1981 Folklore, 1981 International Year of the Disabled, 1981 Butterflies, 1981 The National Trusts, 1981 The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, 1981 The Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, British Mint Stamps Collector's Pack 1981, 1982 Fishing, 1982 Charles Darwin, 1982 Youth Organisations, 1982 British Theatre, 1982 Maritime Heritage, 1982 British Textiles, 1982 Information Technology, 1982 British Motor Cars, 1982 Christmas Carols, 1983 Commonwealth Day 1983 British Engineering Achievements, 1983 The British Army, 1983 British Gardens, 1983 British Fairs (2), 1983 Christmas, 1984 Heraldry (2), 1984 Cattle, 1984 Urban Renewal, 1984 The Royal Mail, 1984 The British Council, 1984 Christmas, all on the sheets of issue, First Day Covers (3) 150th Anniversary of 'A Christmas Carol' 9 Nov.1993 (2 both different), Greetings! 26.Feb 1996, The Heritage Collection First Day Covers (20) 1996 Westminster Abbey (2), 1996 The Railway Children, 1996 Children's TV 50th Anniversary, 1997 Enid Blyton Centenary (2), 1977 Sanquar Post Office- The oldest Working Post Office in the World, 1997 Lancaster Bale-Out (4), 1997 100 Years of Dracula (2), 1997 The Hound of the Baskervilles, 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding (6), The British Islands Collection First Day Covers (2) 1996 Emmeline Pankhurst, 1996 European Football Championships all in the packs of issue. Royal Mail Definitive Stamp Sets (42) Pack No.34 £1 to 1p, Pack No.37 First Class and Second Class Self-Adhesive (40), Pack No.38 (1997) First Class and 26p stamps, UNC in the packs of issue. Royal Mail packs (5) 1983 British Engineering Achievements (Pack No.144), 1984 Urban Renewal (Pack No.152), 1990 Astronomy (Pack No.212), 1991 Scientific Achievements (Pack No.216), 1991 Europe in Space (Pack No.217), 1995 Communications UNC in the wallets of issue, along with a further group of First Day Covers (19) 1972 Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh 25th Wedding Anniversary (3), 1973 Royal Wedding of HRH Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday (2), 1991 Ordnance Survey Bicentenary, 1991 Radio Times, 1992 40th Anniversary of the Accession, Guernsey 1993 Rupert Bear, 1994 D-Day 50th Anniversary, 1994 Channel Tunnel, 1995 VE Day 50th Anniversary, 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding, 1998 Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial, 2003 Coronation Golden Jubilee, 2005 The Marriage of HRH The Prince of Wales to Mrs. Camilla Parker Bowles, World First Day Covers (2) Czech Republic WWF (2), along with mixed loose stamps around £114 face includes some 1st and 2nd issues
Proof Set boxes (9) 1937 4-coin Gold set (3), 1937 15-coin set (4) three are the hard maroon boxes, the other the red card box, 1902 Short Set (10 coins), 1927 hard red box (6 coins), along with a further group of boxes (4) for Crown, Halfcrown, Maundy Set and a three-coin medal set (this by John Pinches), and a slide case for a Maundy Set, in varied state, most in Good to Very Good second-hand condition
Coin Weights (8) Guineas (3) William and Mary undated, Good Fine with some adjustment lines, William III undated NVF with some light adjustment lines, George III undated Rev: 5Pw 8Gr Fine, Unite Charles I uniface Obverse: Crowned bust left Good Fine, the reverse blank with fine scratches, Half Guinea weight 1773 Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: A Half Guinea weight 1773 NVF the obverse unevenly toned, Sovereign weight 1843 Royal Mint Fine, Portugal Gold Moidore Weight '27s' on either side Good Fine, France Pistole Weight Louis XIV undated Fine, along with a group of Apothecaries weights (10) five are octagonal as follows: Two Drams, One Dram, Half Dram, 60 Grains and Two Scruples, the remainder round issues (3)Two Drams, 3 Dwt Troy weight (Three Pennyweights) Two Scruples, and square issues (2) Two Dram and Two Scruples NVF to GVF
USA/Spain an unusual item consisting of a Spain 40 Cent (1864-1868) VF inside a brass box lid for a USA set of California model coins, the lower part of the box is missing, the lid design depicts a three-masted ship docked at a wharf with people greeting and arriving. Caption at the bottom "Emigration to California." GVF and unusual. The missing half of the box would have been dated 1849 and the complete box would originally have contained a set of California Gold coins
Decorative pendants (2) both 15mm diameter Mother's Day 1975 by John Pinches, Reverse: Horse and foal the first 2.26 grammes of 18 carat gold, the second 1.52 grammes of sterlingsilver both EF with suspension loops at the tops
Air Force-related First Day Covers in an album, by the RAF Museum, Hendon, a wide variety 1968 onwards includes 1968 RAF Golden Jubilee, 1968 RAF Escaping Society, 1968 RAF 50th Anniversary - Peterborough Memorial Chapel, 1969 Daily Mail Transatlantic Air Race, 1969 British Achievements - First Direct Flight Across the Atlantic, 1969 50th Anniversary of the First Flight to Australia, 1970 RAF Halton 50th Anniversary, 1970 RAF College Cranwell 50th Anniversary, 1971 Closure of RAF North Coates, 1971 Royal Australian Air Force 50th Anniversary, 1972 RAF Kinloss - Ceremonial Handover of Squadron Standard 8 Squadron, 1972 RAF Colerne Air Display, 1972 RAF Upavon - Reformation of the No.46 group, 1972 25th Anniversary of the Formation of the RAF Marine Branch, 1972 112 Squadron Standard Presentation - RAF Episkopi, 1972 RAF Little Rissington 60th Anniversary of the Central Flying School, 1972 No.4 Squadron, 60th Anniversary of the Formation of the Squadron, 1972 No.32 Squadron - Last Flight of the Bristol Sycamore helicopter, 1973 360 Squadron - 'Award of The Badge', 1973 No.54 Squadron 25th Anniversary of the First Jet Crossing of the Atlantic, 1973 No.51 Squadron 20th Anniversary of the Comet 2XK655, 1974 No.342 (French) Squadron - Commemorating the French Squadrons, 1974 No.71 (Eagle) Squadron - First American Squadron in the Air Force, 1974 No.27 Squadron - Reformation of the Squadron, 1974 100 Squadron 25th Anniversary of the First Flight of the Canberra, 1974 No.543 Squadron Disbandment of the Squadron, 1975 No.320 (Dutch) Squadron, 1975 No.57 Squadron 30th Anniversary of VE Day , 1975 Closure of RAF Oakington, 1975 25th Anniversary of the Radio Engineering Unit of the RAF, 1975 A&A.E.E. Boscombe Down Final Flight covers (2) both different, both signed, the first by the Navigator, the second signed by the Pilot and Navigator1975 No.46 Squadron, Disbandment of the Squadron, 1975 50th Anniversary of the RAF Association of Jersey, 1977 The Voyage of RTTL 2757 to the RAF Museum, 1977 Closure of RAF Andover, 1977 No.53 Squadron Short Belfast C.Mk1 - Last Flight in RAF Service, 1982 30th Anniversary of the First Flight of the Victor, 1988 50th Anniversary of RAF Pitreavie Castle along with a handful of related World covers, as issued. Along with World Wildlife Medallic covers (4)
Advertising Token Charlie Chaplin 'The Goldrush' 1926 Manchester Gaiety Theatre, 26mm diameter in brass Obverse: CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN IN 'THE GOLDRUSH' Reverse: GAIETY THEATRE MANCHESTER COMMENCING 11th JANUARY 1926 4 WEEKS VF with some toning spots
Mint Errors - Mis-Strikes, United Kingdom INA FantasyPattern Euro errors (11) 2 Euros (2) 2002 apparently struck in brass with the outer ring plated, 2003 struck in copper and weighing 13.24 grammes, 50 Cents 2003 with different reverse design: large 50 to right, with globe and dove to left PROVA PROBE believed unique, 9.6 grammes, 10 Cents (2) 2003 struck in copper, 6.27 grammes (normal issue 4.8 grammes) with a sample goldine issue for comparison, 2 Cents (3) 2003 (2) both struck in nickel each 5.47 grammes, UNC and lustrous, and an undated issue (2002) reverse brockage, 2 Cents 2002 the obverse with a tall raised lip over 1mm high, 1 Cent an obverse and reverse uniface pair (2002) each struck in silver, an unusual group, A/UNC to UNC
Sovereign holder , in a fob type case, gold plated with interior wording MADE IN ENGLAND GOLD CASED GUARANTEED TO WEAR 20 YEARS, in very good condition an attractive item
Books - a large, and comprehensive retired Ex-Coin Dealer's Library covering many aspects and areas of numismatics, includes many key reference works such as 'The Gold Sovereign' (2) 1999 Edition and Golden Jubilee Edition by Michael Marsh. 'The Gold Half Sovereign' by Michael Marsh, 1982 edition. Spink Standard Catalogue - Pre-Decimal Issues 2017. 'English Silver Coinage Since 1649' 1992 Edition by P.A.Rayner. 'British Silver Coins Since 1816' by Peter J. Davies 1982 Edition. Gold Coins of the World 5th Edition by Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg. Krause World Coins 17th Century 1601-1700 3rd Edition (2 copies). Krause World Coins 1801-1900 2nd Edition. Krause World Coins 1701-1800 3rd Edition. Krause World Coins 1901-2000 39th Edition. The Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition 2013 by Token Publishing. 'World Paper Money General Issues 1368-1960 Volume 2 by Pick. 'World Paper Money Modern Issues 1961-date' 9th Edition. 'Paper Money of the United States' 6th Edition by Robert Friedberg. 'The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain' by Michael J. Freeman 1985 Edition. (2 copies) 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958' by C. Wilson Peck 1964 Edition. 'English Hammered Coinage' by J.J.North (3) Volume 1 (1) and Volume 2 (2). 'The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th Century ' by Dalton & Hamer 1990 Edition. 'Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens' by Siegfried E. Schwer. 'The British Bronze Penny' by Michael Gouby. 'Greek Imperial Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1997 Edition. 'Greek Coins and Their Values - Volume 2 Asia and Africa' by David R. Sear. 'Byzantine Coins and Thier Values' by David R. Sear 2002 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1970 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values 'Volumes 1 (2001 Edition) , 2 (2002 Edition) and 3 (2005 Edition). 'English Paper Money' (2 copies) 6th and 7th Editions 2002 and 2006 by Vincent Duggleby. 'Tradesmen's Tickets and Private Tokens' by R.C.Bell 1966 Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogues (5) 1995 (2), 1997 1999 and 2000 Editions. 'Scottish Banknotes 1695-2000' by Richard Dennett. 'English Proof and PatternCrown-Size Pieces 1658-1960, by Howard W.A Linecar and Alex G. Stone. 'Canadian Coins' by W.K Cross 59th Edition 2005. 'European Crowns and Thalers since 1800' by John S. Davenport. 'The Silver Token Coinage 1811-1812' by R.Dalton 1968 Edition. US Red Books (3) by R.S.Yeoman 1985, 2000 and 2004 Editions. 'Roman Silver Coins' by H.A.Seaby 1967. 'Greek Coins and Their Values' 1966 Edition by H.A.Seaby 1966 Edition (2 copies). Krause 'Standard Catalogue of World Gold Coins' 5th Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogue of the Coins of Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man 1999 Edition. 'British Commemorative Medals' by Christopher Eimer 2010 Edition. Other titles include works covering Ancient Coins, Trade Tokens, Greek Coins, World Coins, Mexican Coins, Finnish Coins, Italian Copper Coins, Medals, Coin Hoards, War Medals, and other related titles covering Antiques Silver, Postcards, Pocket Watches, Gold and Silver Hallmarks, Military and Air Force Badges, Medals and Decorations, Gemstones and Postcards. All in good second-hand condition, the Standard references alone would cost new hundreds of Pounds (total weight over 150 Kilos)
Mint Errors - Mis-Strikes (2) British West Africa Penny 1943 the central hole double punched and resembling a figure 8 in shape, lustrous UNC with a light golden tone, India 50 Paise 1990 struck off-centre with a round 2.5mm blank flan, the coin also has 3 planchet clips UNC and highly unusual to find multiple mis-strike errors on the same coin, along with Gaming Counters with Chinese Characters (6) most in China or porcelain, with different coloured inks, one octagonal, also Penny Token 19th Century Gloucester - Cheltenham 1812 John Bishop & Co. Good Fine, cleaned
Proof Set boxes (12) Boxes for 1937 4-coin Gold Sets (2), 1887 4-coin Gold Set, 1902 13-coin Long Matt set, 1927 Card boxes (3), 1927 Hard boxes (5), in Fair to Good Second-hand condition
Books (10) includes English Milled Coinage by Cope and Rayner, 1975, The Gold Sovereign by Michael Marsh 1980, The Gold Half Sovereign by Michael Marsh 1982, English Proof and PatternCrown-Size Pieces by Linecar and Stone 1968, Seaby's Coin and Medal Bulletin (3) 1952, 1953 and 1971, in Fair condition
SilverIngot One Kilo .999 silver by Johnson Matthey, London, and Gold Ingot One gramme of .999 gold by Swiss Bank Corporation, this in a sealed pack, EF to UNC
Millionaires CollectionFantasyGold Double Leopard 4 grammes of 22 carat gold, a modern restriking of one of Britain's most famous coins, Lustrous UNC, with promotional literature
Pop Legends Bust - The Beatles, Ceramic Sculpture of Paul McCartney 'Artist's Original Proof' by Martin Thompson for Peggy Davies, with gold lettering on the base. A one-off example and a must for Beatles memorabilia collectors. In excellent condition. We note a similar original Proof item of the John Lennon Bust from 2007 currently for sale on the internet for £2,995
Books - English Copper, Tin amd Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958 by C.Wilson Peck, Second Edition 1970 in excellent second-hand condition, Coins of England Standard Catalogues 1990, 2015 and Decimal Issues 2015 in good second-hand condition as part of a group of Books (18) includes some interesting titles over a range of coinage covering Ancient, World, GB and Gold, generally in good condition
The Host Cities of the Olympic Games a 5-ingot set comprising GoldIngot London 1908 One Ounce of 9 carat gold Lustrous UNC, Silver Ingots (4) Athens 1896, Antwerp 1920, Paris 1924 and Amsterdam 1928 each 20 grammes of .925 silver UNC and lustrous, each with a hint of toning, the Paris issue with a tone spot, in the London Mint Office box with certificate
Silver and Gold :- In Silver -: The Most Famous Landmarks of the World (Tower Bridge, Brandenburg Gate, Colosseum, Eiffel Tower to name a few) all on Official Silver Coin Bars 17 small silver bars featuring the land marks with 10 in a presentation card, One Ounce fine silver bars (6) various sized silver bar money with a variety of themes (11 with one cased), Liberia 10 Dollars 1996 One Ounce Silver Bar money. In Gold :- Tristan Da Chuna Half Crown 2009 0.5 grams pure, Solomon Islands 10 Dollars 2014 Tower Bridge 1 gram pure, Suisse 1 gram pure gold bar all. Unc - BU as issued
Jewellery items (5) a pair of curved drop ear-rings, one missing the pin, a key pendant with 18 forming part of the design, a small ornamental dove, and a locket with a thin layer of 9 carat gold forming the front and back, only the last item with a hallmark, in mixed condition
Books (2) The Herbert Schneider Collection of English Gold Coins Volume 1 (1257-1603) and Volume 2 (1603-20th Century) by Peter Woodhead, in very good second-hand condition
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeSovereign 1898 NVF/GVF with part of the word FID and part of the edge of an additional coin visible on Victoria's face, very unusual to see mis-strikes on any of the gold series
Books a large and wide ranging selection (62) includes many useful titles, particularly in Hammered and Ancient Coins: Celtic Coinage of Britain by R.D. Van Arsdell, The History And Coinage of The Roman Imperators 49-27BC by David.R.Sear, The John Brooker Collection - Coins of Charles I by J.J.North and P.J.Preston-Morley, The Herbert Schneider Collection of English Gold Coins Volumes I and II, Roman Coins and Their Values Volumes I, II, III and IV by David Sear, Roman Silver Coins Volumes I, II, III, IV and V by Seaby, Thrymsas and Sceattas in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford Volumes I, II and III by D.M.Metcalf, Greek Imperial Coins and Their Values by David R.Sear, Byzantine Coins and Their Values by David R.Sear, Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles (13 Volumes) includes Anglo-Saxon Pennies by J.D.A.Thompson, Anglo-Saxon Pennies Aethelred II by Georg Galster, University Collection, Reading - Anglo Saxon and Norman Coins/ Royal Coin Cabinet, Stockholm Anglo-Norman Pennies, Bristol and Gloucester Museums - Ancient British Coins and Coins of Bristol and Gloucestershire Mints , R.P.Mack Collection Ancient British, Anglo-Saxon and Norman Coins, by R.P.Mack, Museums in East Anglia - The Morley St. Peter Hoard, Anglo-Saxon - Angevin coins and later Norwich Coins, by T.H.McK.Clough, American Collections - Ancient British, Anglo-Saxon and Norman Coins by Jeremiah D.Brady, Polish Museums - Anglo-Saxon and later medieval British Coins, by Andrzej Mokolajczyk, The Norweb Collection - Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750 Part II Dorset, Durham, Essex and Gloucestershire by R.H. THompson, Royal Coin Cabinet Stockholm, Part IV, Anglo-Saxon Coins Harold I and Harthacnut 1035-10452 by T.Talvio, The Norweb Collection - Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750 Part III Hampshire to Lincolnshire, by R.H.Thompson and M.J.Dickinson, The Norweb Collection - Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750 Part IV Norfolk to Somerset, by R.H.Thompson and M.J.Dickinson, The J.P.Mass Collection of English Short Cross Coins 1180-1247 by Jeffrey P.Mass, along with a host of other useful titles (total lot consists of 62 books), Room Buyers only, to be removed from the room on the day of the sale
USA World War II Escape and Evasion Kit "Barter Kit" containing GB Sovereign 1927 SA, Half Sovereign 1873 and 1902, France 20 Francs 1907 and 10 Francs 1857 mixed grades along with 3 x 9 carat gold rings. These sets were issued to US pilots and paratroopers to barter their way out of difficult situations that they may have found themselves in behind enemy lines during World War II. This original black case (now opened) has "IF FOUND RETURN TO COMNAVAIRLANT (CNAL 34) NORFOLK VIRGINIA" on the front. Fascinating piece of WW II military history and seldom offered, certainly the first we have seen
Watch, Traveller' Full Hunter by The Waltham Watch Company Mass. heavy rolled gold case. Silver Hip Flask Thomas Edwards Birmingham 1840 230 grams. Silver Gilt Presentation Key commemorating the opening Christ Church Hall Waterloo Liverpool 12 April 1913. Another 215 grams of sterling silver items, along with miscellaneous base metal items including wrist watches and more (lot)
A quantity of silver hallmarked items, a small quantity of GB and World coins, an 18 carat gold Gent's ring with shield-shaped stone total weight 16.4 grammes, Books, an old barometer, silver cutlery, a chess printer, old game and non-numismatic memorabilia (lot in 3 boxes, total weight over 18 Kilos)
Watches gents white metal open faced pocket watch the white dial with black Arabic numerals surrounded by a minute track with subsequent second dial at 6 o' clock along with gents 9 carat gold open faced pocket watch the white dial with black Arabic numerals surrounded by a minute track and with a subsidiary 2nd dial at the bottom
Watch - Pocket Watch in a heavy gold plated case by Elgin - Illinois, chronometer by Thomas Russell of Liverpool with centre seconds stopwork, movement no.20254, Elgin case no.21532 in a Sir John Bennett of London case, Pocket Watch (Pilots watch or Cockpit Watch) Royal Flying Corps, First World War, Dial Marking No.5396 A.G. Mark IV.A. 8 Day, the case with A and broad arrow on the back, along with Royal Signals and Royal Army Reserve badges, the reserve badge in silver
Watches - Pocket Watches (32) in base metal various manufacturers and designs, National Service Medal by Award Productions LTD Shrewsbury, a bag of cufflinks in base metal, a collection of eight wrist watches and a few items of jewellery including a 9 carat gold ring (3 grams)
A 9 carat gold bracelet with Sovereigns (7) 1891, 1906, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, and Half Sovereigns (6) 1893, 1903, 1909, 1912, 1913, Fine to VF, all attached by loop mounts, total weight 92.5 grammes
Watch in an old H.Samuel box, gents 9ct gold cased full hunter pocket watch by Rolex, hallmarked Birmingham 1922, the white 42mm dial with black roman numerals surrounded by a minute track with subsidiary second dial at 6 o'clock. total weight 94.2g, along with a 9ct "T" bar pocket watch chain (25.4g) and an 18ct cased penknife hallmarked Chester 1901
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeSovereign 1851 Marsh 34 slightly off-centre, thus having a raised rim on the reverse between FID and the BRI of BRITANNIARUM, Fine/Good Fine, rare to find mis-strikes of the gold coinage
100th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir Winston Churchill - The Churchill Centenary Plates by John Pinches 1974 (2) gold plated portrait on an approximately 20cm diameter silver plate, housed in a photo frame each plate 319 grammes, in excellent condition, boxed as made, with certificates
Jewellery items (5) gold and emerald ring, gold locket hallmarks .375, bracelet gold not marked with stones, along with a gold cross and silver necklace
Watch - Gents 9 carat gold cased open face pocket watch by Waltam and Co circa 1915 (movement number 20131551) in a plain dimension case, the white 44mm dial with black Arabic numerals surrounded by a minute track with subsidiary second dial at 6 o'clock total weight 90 grams.
Spoon with the base an India GoldMohur 1841 the stem of the spoon without hall mark and presumed silvergilt and with an elaborate floral crown at the top
Postal Administration of Zambia - Auto 100, 25 of the World's Greatest Classic Cars, The Classic Car Gold Stamp Collection each cover comprising a page of explanatory text and a large example of the 1.50 Kwacha stamps each in 22 carat gold, and depicting each of the 25 vehicles UNC in the folder of issue
Books (10) includes English Milled Coinage by Cope and Rayner, 1975, The Gold Sovereign by Michael Marsh 1980, The Gold Half Sovereign by Michael Marsh 1982, English Proof and PatternCrown-Size Pieces by Linecar and Stone 1968, Seaby's Coin and Medal Bulletin (3) 1952, 1953 and 1971, in Fair condition
Accessories and Books a large group in 5 boxes, Books include Krause World Gold Coins 5th Edition, English Silver Coinage 1992 by P.A.Rayner, Spink Standard Catalogue 2011, World paper Money 1961-present 10th Edition, Coins Market Values 2014, accessories include Westminster boxes, empty Royal Mint cases, display boxes, wooden storage boxes, coin albums and a home-made glass topped cabinet, (Total weight around 40 Kilos) Room bidders only, no postal
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeSovereign 1967 Marsh 305 with a large minting flaw on the reverse similar in shape to a lion's head UNC and lustrous, this sort of error rarely seen on gold coinage
Book The Encyclopaedia of Gold and Silver Coins of the World by A.M.Smith (Philadelphia, USA) 1886, illustrated with line drawings, in fair condition, the binding split
A small group of forgeries and imitations (5) Philip and Mary Shillingundated type, of crude design, probably contemporary, Guinea 1798 gold imitation probably from the early 1970s, Halfcrown 1818 struck in copper, Shilling 1818 fantasy imitation in base metal, Crown 1932 unusual overweight imitation with a broad rim
Millionaires Collection (2) Double Leopard Edward III modern replicas (2) the first 22mm diameter in 22 carat gold, the second 39mm diameter in gold plated cupro-nickel Lustrous UNC
FantasyCrowns INA Patina Series 1918 End of World War I a series of 8 pieces all in different metals:- .925 Silver, Aluminium, Golden Alloy, Copper, Piedfort Copper, Polished Steel, Gold coated copper and Nickel Silver. Milled edge. Only 100 of each made, Lustrous UNC
FantasyCrowns INA Patina Series 1918 End of World War I a series of 8 pieces all in different metals:- .925 Silver, Aluminium, Golden Alloy, Copper, Piedfort Copper, Polished Steel, Gold coated copper and Nickel Silver. Plain edge. Only 100 of each made, Lustrous UNC
Books (3) Standard Catalogue of World Gold Coins 5th edition, a Krause Publication, Krause World Coins 2005 edition, 1901-present (32nd Edition), The Sovereign a History and Price Guide by Bonhams, all in good second hand condition, along with coin boxes similar in style to Westminster boxes (2) and a Lighthouse 10x magnifier
Sovereign 1861, die 29, contemporary gold plated platinum forgery with large X scratched through portrait, two test cuts to rim and gold plating weak in places, otherwise VF. Four examples known with die number 29, rare,
A silver Bracelet with 20 silver coins mounted on it, a variety of issues from Hammered Groats to Victorian Double Florin, varied state. USA Dollar 1891 Fine mounted on a silver chain. A Large Replica Roman coin in a silver mount, plus a Ladies Omega watch in 18 carat White Gold
India Bengal Presidency Mohurs (3) Jewellers copies in the style of KM#112, weighing 7.26 grammes, 4.47 grammes and 4.33 respectively gold content unknown
Edward VIII a 7-piece set comprising Portrait Medal 44mm diameter in silver Obverse full face portrait EDWARD VIII - 1936 Reverse Coat of arms within Order of the garter ER on either side UNC lightly toned, Coronation medal 1937 in bronze EF, Straits Settlements Crown 1936 Lobel Fantasy series X#M1a UNC, Australia Crown 1936 Lobel Fantasy series X#M3 UNC, Great Britain Crown 1936 Lobel Fantasy series X#M5 UNC, Double Florins (2) 1936 'Golder' Bust in copper Lustrous UNC, 1936 'Golder' bust in golden alloy Lustrous UNC, all in a wooden box from Purse and Catchpole (Regent Street Jewellers), also Edward, Prince of Wales visit to Argentina 1925 (3) the first Eimer 2000 in bronze Good Fine, others in base metal and loop mounted, 1925 Natal, reverse crown coat of arms, NATAL on ribbon below, in bronze VF, 1937 Coronation medals (4) these in base metal and mixed grades, British Empire Union 1928 in bronze Eimer 2010 VF holed at the top, along with Cap Badge National Defence Company with crowned Edward VIII monogram
Proof set and Maundy cases for following sets: 1911 £5 to1d (gold embossed excellent condition) 1902 short set card (2), 1927 silver deluxe, EII Maundy Set (2) 1937 Gold Sovereign and Half Sovereign, 1937 Proof Crown to Farthing, in mixed conditions
Proof Set boxes (4) 1902 Short Set (2), 1911 Short Set fair condition with the string ties intact, 1893 Royal Mint hard case (10 coins) with gold emboss on the lid, fair condition
Proof Set boxes a group of 11 privately made/RM boxes for 1887 Gold and silver (2) 1887 silver (3) 1889 silver set, 1902 Sov-1d set(card) (2) 1911 £5 to 1d and 1928 Eire Proof set (card) 1927 (card) in mixed condition
Antique coin holders/dispensers (2) one is silver, the other for sovereigns offered as brass, (possibly gold but no apparent hall mark) viewing recommended and bought as seen
Books (5) Annals of the British Coinage and its Dependencies by Ruding 1819 Leather bound with plates, Kenyon's Gold Coins of England 1884, A Guide to English Pattern Coins by Rev.G.F.Crowther 1886, Henfrey's Guide to English Coins 1870, A Treatise on the Coins of the Realm by Charles Earl of Liverpool 1805 all in fair to good condition
Mint ErrorMis-StrikeGoldFive Pounds 1887 the reverse being of greater diameter than the obverse so a raised ridge apparent when viewing the edge Prooflike Unc with some light hairlines and excessively rare to fine gold of this size mis-struck
Gold Pendant and chain by Tanaka Kikinzoku, total weight 15.63 grammes, the pendant being a 10 gramme .9999 gold ingot, good condition in a red presentation box
Stamp Replicas The Empire Collection (24) by Hallmark Replicas Ltd. depicting a selection of stamps from all over the Commonwealth, struck in gold-plated .925 silver, UNC in the red box of issue with certificates
Books (5) English Silver Coinage by P.A.Rayner 1974 Edition, The Gold Sovereign by Michael A.Marsh Golden Jubilee Edition, The Gold Half Sovereign by Michael A.Marsh 1982 Edition, Spink Standard Catalogue 2003 and Notes on English Silver Coins 1066-1648 Part I by Seaby of London 1948, all in good condition, also World Banknotes (26) a varied group in mixed circulated grades
Accessories Proof set boxes (4) 1937 Gold, 1989 3-coin set, 1902 card (poor condition), 1927 card box, plus Lindner trays (7) and Abafil display trays (2), along with a few cupro-nickelFlorins, in varied state
An Antique oval silvergilt box 65mm x 35mm with a goldNoble (plugged) inlaid into the base weighing 49.72 grammes, Makers mark CR over WS (Charles Rawlings and William Summers 1829-1861) Year mark b (1857) in very good condition. An interesting and unusual item
World Coin First Day Covers in 6 albums The Queens Golden Jubilee (60) along with a handful of stamp covers, The Queen Mother 1900-2002 (13) plus 12 stamp covers UNC in the album pages of issue, many of the coins are Crown-sized
Coin Weights (7) Charles I (3) for Gold Unite 19mm in brass NEF and pleasing, for Half Unite 17mm diameter in brass NVF, for Crown 14.5mm diameter in brass NEF/GVF, James I (4) for Spur Ryal of 15 Shillings, this square with Crowned XV S in two lines and Crowned II countermark in the top left corner, for Gold Double Crown in brass VF/GVF, for Unite of 22 Shillings 18.5mm diameter in brass, for Halfcrown 14mm diameter in brass About VF an interesting group
Books Krause World Coins 1901 - 2000 the 2010 Edition, 2008 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 2001-Date, World Gold Coins with Platinum and Palladium issues included 2 editions 3rd and 4th, Seaby's and Spinks Coins of England (9) ranging from 1998 to 2012, USA Red Books 1999, 2004 and 2006 and a few other GB and World books
An Abafil carrying case with 6 small trays, good condition, Books Spink/Seaby Standard Catalogues 1986, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2013, The Gold Sovereign by Michael A.Marsh, English Coins by George C.Brooke 1942, Celtic Coinage in Britain by Philip de Jersey, Coin Yearbook 2013, A Handbook of Coins of the British Isles by Howard W.Bradley, Thomas Simon His Life and Work 1618-1665 by Alan J.Nathanson all in good condition
Germany medalundated in gold Obverse three trees in ornamental urns WOL DEM DER TREVDE AN SEINEN KINDERN ERLEBT Exergue: DAS HILF HERR ZELAOTH Reverse two tombstones with DV SOLT DEINER VATER VND DEINE MVTTER EHREN and AVT DAS DIRS WOHL GEHE on them GVF with some dirt in the reverse legend, presumed .900 purity
Jewellery items in gold (8) Three 9 carat chains (broken), Three ear-rings all different each 9 carat, a gold pin unmarked presumed 9 carat, plus a pair of 14 carat ear-rings total weight 7.8 grammes of 9 carat and 2.1 grammes of 14 carat
Wales FantasyCrowns 1830 (150) obverse William IV (90) bare head GVLIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: reverse dragon ANNO DOM. 1830 WALES CYMRU 30 of each in three different base metals pewter, golden alloy, and copper generally BU and eye catching and obverse George IV (60) same reverse 30 of each aluminium and cupro-nickel
Paranumismatic including some imitations and misstrikes along with books trays and boxes including Herbert Schneider English Gold Coins Vol 2 (lot in 2 boxes)
FantasyMaundy Set 1936 Edward VIII struck in 24 carat gold nFDC, the original manufacturer of these sets has informed us only 100 were struck, Fantasy Maundy Set 1936 Edward VIII FDC struck in silver housed in a Coincraft box
Fantasy issues (659) including replica Dassier's English Monarchs bronze replicas (some with verdigris) (37). INA Crowns various Monarchs reverses and metals (330) Golden Jubilee medals QEII 1952 - 2002 crown sized gold coloured alloy (64) Money Corp commemorative medals in brass 1999 (60) others of Eastern European relevance these wrapped in paper but probably only two types being commemorative medals for recent membership to EEC (168) generally Unc - BU
Coins in pendants (2) Britannia Gold £10 One Tenth Ounce 1996 about UNC in 9 carat gold mount with chain total weight 7.2 grammes, Silver Jubilee medal 1977 Birmingham Mint Silver Proof UNC in sterling silver mount
Books (17) World Paper Money Eighth Edition by Pick, Volumes 2 and 3 (General issues and Modern issues) , World Paper Money 10th Edition by Pick Volume 3 (Modern issues), Standard Catalogue of Provincial Banks and Banknotes by G.L.Grant, 1000 Years of the British Monarchy by Sir Arthur Bryant, World Coins by Krause/Mischler 1901-present 2006 edition, World Coins 2001-date 3rd edition with DVD, Spink Standard Catalogues (4) 2006, 2008 and 2010 (2), British Copper Coins and Their Values (2) 1965 and 1967 editions, The GoldHalf Sovereign by Michael A.Marsh Second edition 2004 (2 copies), Royal Mint Collector Coins - The Story behind the 2007 Collection (2 copies) in good to excellent condition
Golden Jubilee 2002 Wallingford UNC boxed, plus London Mint in silver (4) Titanic Sinks, Titanic Sailing pictured in colour on Euro coins, England Rugby 2003, Concorde 1969-2003 GEF-UNC boxed
Canada Olympic Stamp sculptures 1976 a 3-piece set in Gold, Silver and Bronze along with the three respective stamps FDC in the box of issue with certificate
An ingot in 9 carat gold with the 'Victory' hallmark 'Nelson, Victory and Trafalgar' contains copper from Nelson's flagship 'The Victory' on a 9 carat chain number 103 of 1805 produced, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Gold Fantasies/Imitations Charles I Unite a cast copy, George VI Half Sovereignfantasy strike, George V 1911 wafer thin fantasy George and dragon reverse and stamped 22K plus 2 USA fantasies one or both possibly brass
Gold Jewellery items (7) Sovereign 1889M on a 9 carat gold chain total weight 29.5 grammes, Half Sovereign 1914 on a 9 carat gold chain total weight 18.8 grammes, Pendant on a 9 carat gold chain total weight 46.8 grammes, Bracelet in 9 carat gold with heart-shaped charm total weight 32.8 grammes, Rings (3) two in 18 carat and one in 9 carat
The Twelve Roman Spoons sculpted by David Cornell, struck in 22 carat gold on .925 Silver issued by John Pinches only 384 sets produced, in the blue box of issue with certificate, plus an additional empty box for a similar set, 'Tomorrows Heirlooms' a set of 12 silver spoons each with a small medalet in the handle depicting a different sign of the Zodiac in the blue box of issue, The Royal Anniversary Plate 1972 by John Pinches with the joint portraits of the Queen and Prince Philip half-length facing right, in the impressive blue box of issue
The Churchill Years a set of 12 ingots struck in 22 carat gold on .925 Silver together with Centenary Medallion depicting key points in the life and career of Churchill, by Pobjoy Mint FDC in the wooden box of issue with book
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