Voyage of the Chinese Junk 'Keying' 1848 44mm diameter in White Metal, by J. Davis, Obverse: Starboard view of the junk, Exergue: THE CHINESE JUNK 'KEYING', Reverse: THE CHINESE JUNK / KEYING / LENGTH 160 FT, BREADTH / 33 FT. DEPTH OF HOLD 16FT, / HER STERN IS 35FT, HIGH OUT / OF THE WATER, HER MAIN CABIN / IS 30FT LONG, 25FT WIDE & 12FT / HIGH, BURTHEN ABOUT 800 TONS, / HER RUDDER IS OF IMMENSE SIZE / & WEIGHT, BEING MADE OF IRON / WOOD, HER ANCHORS ARE MADE OF / WOOD, THE CABLES ARE MADE OF / BAMBOO, THE ROPES OF BAMBOO / RATTAN & INDIAN GRASS. / ARRIVED IN THE RIVER / THAMES / MARCH 27 1848. BHM 2314, the rarest die pairing of all the 'Keying' issues, in an NGC holder and graded MS62, listed as RR by BHM, only 4 examples graded on the NGC Census, of which this is the joint finest
Medals and Tokens a varied group (14) Opening of the Crystal Palace 1854 63mm diameter in bronze by G.G. Adams, Good Fine, cleaned, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 25mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue GEF toned, in the Royal Mint envelope, British India Steam Navigation Co. Ltd Centenary 1856-1956 38mm diameter in silver, EF hallmarked, comes with button from their uniform, Lord Kitchener 1916, 27mm in bronze by Legastelois, EF with suspension mount at the top, British Empire Union 1924 Reverse: Empire day May 24th 33mm diameter in bronze VF cleaned, France Ministry of Agriculture Jury Medal, undated, 50mm diameter in bronze, Miniature medal British Empire for Meritorious Service, George VI EF, Prize Medals (2) Sports- 400 Yards Relay to Bdsm. H. Dawson EF in a presentation box, Industry - Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. presented to B. Dexter for 31 Years Service, 18.3 grammes of 0.925 silver, enamelled NEF/EF boxed, The Changing Face of Britain's Coinage completer medal 28.28 grammes of 0.925 silver Proof nFDC in London Mint Office box with certificate, Tokens (4) Halfpenny 18th Century Lincolnshire - Spalding 1794 Fine, Halfpennies 19th Century (3) Newton Silversmiths and Jewellers (2) both Fine, one cleaned, Essex - Walthamstow 1811 Reverse: Britannia within a wreath, Near Fine, along with a group of buttons (14) all with Britannia designs, includes Bank of England designs (4) and a Bank of England rectangular dish 123mm x 95mm with Britannia logo
Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 57mm diameter in bronze by E. CarterPreston, Obverse: Crown bust in Coronation robes right, EDWARD . VIII . CROWNED . MAY . XII. MCMXXXVII in left field, Reverse: Britannia seated right with crown and eagle holding olive branch CANADA . INDIA . S.AFRICA . AUSTRALIA . NEW ZEALAND, Giordano CM215a, 69.84 grammes, A/UNC with a small amount of surface residue on the obverse
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London 1886 52mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT, Reverse: COLONIAL AND INDIAN EXHIBITION 1886 within a wreath, 78.18 grammes, Eimer 1725, BHM 3209, uninscribed, EF with some minor spots and contact marks
London Missionary Society Centenary 1795-1895 45mm diameter in bronzed White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: The Ship 'Duff' sailing left, CENTENARY OF THE LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY 1795-1895 THE SHIP DUFFSAILED FOR SOUTH SEAS 1796, Reverse: Four scenes, two of torture, one of worshipping, one of preaching, NEW GUINEA . WEST INDIES . CHINA . SOUTH SEAS . AFRICA . INDIA . MADAGASCAR . MONGOLIA, 25.74 grammes, GVF pierced for suspension, unlisted by BHM or Eimer
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London 1886, 52mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, manufactured by R. Heaton & Sons. Obverse: Bare head of the Prince of Wales left, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT, Reverse: Inscription within an open wreath COLONIAL AND INDIAN EXHIBITION LONDON 1886 in five lines, BHM 3209, Eimer 1725, 80.76 grammes, UNC with some small spots
Medals a varied group (21) comprising Imperial Service Medals (2) George V Crowned Bust, awarded to Arthur James Smith, EF with some scratches, George VI Crowned Bust, INDIAE legend, awarded to Alfred Frederick Greenleaf EF cleaned with some scratches, Special Constabulary Medal, awarded to William J. Dunbar VF cleaned with some scratches, United Nations Medal with Korea clasp, VF with some staining, NATO Medal with Former Yugoslavia clasp, World War II Stars (5) 1939-1945 Star, Italy Stars (2), and Burma Stars (2) NVF to VF some cleaned or stained, one of the Italy Stars missing it's ribbon, World War II 1939-1945 British War Medals (2) VF the clasps possibly re-attached, World War II Defence Medal NVF with contact marks, London County Council King's Medal , awarded to G. Singleton VF cleaned, Miniatures (3) 1918 Mercantile Marine Medal NVF, General Service Medal with Kenya clasp VG, and Dunkirk 1939 Medal Fine, a Military Officer Bath Pip and two regimental badges, USA World War II Service medal , Occupation Forces with Asia clasp, NVF, Co-op Medal 1863-1913 NEF and lustrous, along with RAF a mixed group, comprising Air Engineer Wings, Sergeant stripes, Medals (5) War Medal 1939-1945, Defence medal, 1939-1945 Star with Bomber Command clasp, France and Germany Star, and Italy Star, VF to EF, an RAF cap badge, Squadron 166 card badge, and RAF Arm Eagle badges (2), Postage Medal boxes (3) one containing a British War Medal 1939-1945, along with medal entitlement slips (3), in varied condition
Medals in White metal (8) Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 55mm diameter in White metal by T.W. Ingram, Obverse: Bust left VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR : REGINA F:D:, Reverse: Queen Victoria seated on dais, left, being crowned by Archbishop. Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia standing before her, Fame and cherubs flying above, BORN MAY 24th 1819. ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20. 1837. In Exergue: CROWNED/JUNE 28. 1838, BHM 1832, 63.66 grammes, VF/GVF the obverse with some blistering, holed at the top, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee (6) 1887 Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR : REG : F:D: Reverse: Legend within open wreath, crown in splendour above. IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837, in 7 lines, BHM 3235 GVF/NEF, 1887 38mm diameter in White metal by J. Carter, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Legend within open wreath, crown in splendour above. IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837, in 7 lines, BHM 3241 EF and lustrous, holed at the top, 1887 44mm diameter in White metal by Brookes & Adams, Obverse: Crown, Veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria facing, VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. EMPRESS OF INDIA. Reverse: Imperial Crown above inscription and crossed sceptres within an open wreath, TO COMMEMORATE HER MAJESTY'S JUBILEE 1887, BHM 3227, NEF holed at the top, 1887 40mm diameter in White metal by Baddeley & Reynolds, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OF H.G.M.QUEEN VICTORIA . 1837-1897. Reverse: Inscription within an open wreath entwined with names of Commonwealth countries , crowned shield below dividing GREAT BRITAIN. Above on ribbon INDIA, below, within wreath VICTORIA E.I. BORN MAY 24th 1819/ASCENDED JUNE 20.37/ CROWNED JUNE 28.38/ MARRIED FEB 10.40/ JUBILEE 1887, BHM 3222 GVF/NEF and lustrous, holed at the top. 1887 33mm diameter in White metal by J. Moore, Obverse: Diademed and veiled head of Queen Victoria left, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OF H.G.M.QUEEN VICTORIA . 1837-1897. Reverse: Inscription within a closed wreath entwined with names of Commonwealth countries on ribband, Crowned Royal Arms below, VICTORIA E.I. BORN MAY 24th 1819/ASCENDED JUNE 20.37/ CROWNED JUNE 28.38/ MARRIED FEB 10.40/ JUBILEE 1887, BHM 3262VF holed at the top, 1887 30mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bust half left, crowned, draped and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN OF BRITAIN AND EMPRESS OF INDIA. 1887, Reverse: BORN 1819 : CROWNED 1838 . MARRIED 1840. 1838 TO 1887. TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA 1887. GVF/NEF holed at the top, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 45mm diameter, bronzed, Obverse: Bust left draped, crowned and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS . DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897 . Reverse: Britannia standing, facing right, lion and shield before her. To the right Medallions of Queen Victoria Young Head 1837, Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 1840, and Queen Victoria Veiled Head 1887, BORN 1819 . ENTHRONED 1837 . JUBILEE 1887 . 60th YEAR OF REIGN 1897, GVF with some light surface marks
Medals (13) Death of George IV 24mm in brass, VG, holed, 1902 Coronation of Edward VII (4) 22mm in bronze, loop mounted at the top both GVF, Beverley Friendly Societies 39mm in White Metal pierced for suspension with ribbon EF, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Obverse:~ Fuchs portraits, Reverse: City Arms, Henry W. Newton, Mayor, 39mm in bronze VF pierced for suspension, with ribbon, Sheffield 40mm diameter in white metal by Spink & Son, EF pierced for suspension, Coronation of George V 1911 33mm diameter in bronze EF with suspension loop, Coronation of George VI 1937, struck by Rowntrees 33mm diameter in bronze VF with suspension loop, Coronation of George VI 26mm diameter in bronze Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA . INDIA . S.AFRICA . AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND . BRITAIN, EF with suspension loop and bar, Coronation of George VI 1937 45mm diameter Reverse: Britannia standing in arch VF, Captain Scott - The Discovery 1902 30mm diameter in bronze NVF, The Bell Medal - Presented by The Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs, undated, GVF, Royal Mint/Royal Mail, Royal Mail 150th Anniversary New identity 1990 39mm diameter in cupro-nickel EF, along with Canada One Dollar 1970 Manitoba GVF, Tokens (2) Halfpenny J.T.Parrish Ltd. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NVF, and Thank you Token £14.97 undated, Fine
VictoriaGolden Jubilee (5) 1887 39mm diameter in White Metal by Heaton, Obverse: Bust left, Crowned and veiled, VICTORIA EIN BRENHINES NI 1887, Reverse: QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EMPRESS ON INDIA BORM MAY 24th 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837, MARRIED FEB 10th 1840 (as BHM 3248), NEF holed at the top, 1887 45mm diameter in White Metal by J. Carter, Obverse: Diademed Veiled Head of Queen Victoria VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D: INDIAE IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Legend within open wreath, a crown in splendour above, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA , ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837. 27.77 grammes, BHM 3233 VF/GVF and lustrous, 1887 35mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Obverse bust three-quarters right VICTORIA QUEEN OF BRITAIN AND EMPRESS OF INDIA 1887, Reverse: BORN 1819 . CROWNED 1838 . MARRIED 1840. 1838 TO 1887, TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA 1887 19.42 grammes, GVF/NEF and lustrous with some surface marks, holed at the top, 1887 33mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1887 Reverse: VICTORIA JUBILEE BORN 1819 CROWNED 1838 MARRIED 1840 within a wreath NEF, 1887 33mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, H.M.G.M VICTORIA . BORN MAY 24 1819. ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20.37 CROWNED JUNE 28 1838. Reverse: Ships sailing in a port, Train with carriages, and castle beyond. CELEBRATION OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE AT SOUTH BANK AND NORMANBYJUNE 21st 1887. EF
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.
Capture of Seringapatam 1799 41mm diameter in bronze, by G. Mills/ N.G.A. Brenet, Obverse: Bust left MARQs. WELLESLEY GOVR AND CAPTN. GENL. OF INDIA, Reverse: two British soldiers, one holding a standard, the attacking a native, In Exergue: SERINGAPATAM MAY IVth MDCCLXXXXIX, BHM 478. Eimer 904, 39.79 grammes, EF the reverse with some spots
William Penn Memorial 1718 40mm diameter in bronze, by L. Pingo, Obverse: bust right draped, WILLIAM PENN B. 1644 D. 1718, Reverse: Penn and a native American Indian clasp hands, BY DEEDS OF PEACE, In Exergue PENSYLVANIA SETLED 1681, MI ii 438/40, BHM 201, Eimer 482, 29.53 grammes, Fine
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 unsigned, 69mm in bronze, Obverse Diademed, Veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria, , QUEEN OF ENGLAND EMPRESS OF INDIA, DIAMOND JUBILEE 1837-1897, VICTORIA below, Reverse: Inscription on a map of the colonies VICTORIA QUEEN EMPRESS BORN MY 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 1837 MARRIED FEBRUARY 1840 SIXTIETH YEAR OF HER REIGN 1897 in 9 lines, BHM 3585, NEF boxed, the box with the lid detached
ArmyTemperance Medals (4) The Soldiers Total Abstinence India Medal, square in a 'Klippe' format, 26mm in silver, hallmarked, with suspension ring and ribbon GVF, 1897 Watch And Be Sober GVF hallmarked in the field, Queen Victoria Memorial 1901 Obverse: Queen Victoria Crowned, draped and veiled, with EMPRESS OF INDIA in the fields, Reverse: ATA crowned, hallmarked in the field, GVF, 'Crookshank' badge 1889 in copper, with initial C enclosing the number 6 to denote a serviceman's six months of abstention from alcohol, NEF with suspension loop, no ribbon, Royal Army Service Corps silver pin George VI type, with blue and red enamel, Saint Christopher medals (2) both very thin each 24mm x 17mm with a 'Made in Italy' ticket and plastic sleeve, no hallmarking, presumed not silver, A Jewellery pin, the top in 15 carat gold, presumed of Victorian or Edwardian manufacture, inset with diamond-coloured gemstone, the pin a redder colour but not hallmarked, presumed not gold, total weight 1.27 grammes, along with Army dog tags (3) each stamped RH HILL CE 226980, these on a string, in good used condition, in the original box
Seals (11) an interesting group various types, including Byzantine seals (5) 29mm and 24mm, 20mm, 19mm and 16mm diameters, a Lead cloth seal, Germany - Augsburg, octagonal brass seals with Arabic text and decorative wide borders (2) each 41mm x 29mm and unusual VF, a small seal 15mm diameter hand cut, and hinged with decorative handle dated AH1337 Fine, Incuse strikings, or seals, on 25mm copper flans (2) both uniface, both appear struck, each Fine, a plaster (?) seal one side with Indian text, the other decorative, undated, Fine, and a cast medal in bronze, undated, Obverse: female figure right, draped, Reverse: George and the Dragon Good Fine, holed
Edward VIII medallion as Prince of Wales - MaoriRugby Team Visit 1927, 51mm diameter in silver by Elkington & Co. Obverse: Crown surmounting crest and motto within inner oval of the Order of the Garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, and, below, Order of the Star of India inscribed HEAVENS LIGHT OUR GUIDE, Reverse: A 7-line inscription THE VISIT / OF / THE MAORI / RUGBY FOOTBALL TEAM / TO / GREAT BRITAIN / 1926-1927, 54.30 grammes, Giordano CM115, A/UNC and very rare
Medals (7) George V Silver Jubilee 1935 George V Silver Jubilee 1935 51mm diameter by Turner and Simpson, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, crowned and draped, GEORGE . V. MARY, a continuous border of six pairs of panels each containing an animal and it's country of origin: kiwi NEW ZEALAND, fish NEWFOUNDLAND, lion INDIA, moose CANADA, kangaroo AUSTRALIA, springbok SOUTH AFRICA. Reverse: Female figure of the mother country standing upon a globe, facing, two cherubs at her feet with cornucopia filled with fruits of the Empire; behind, a procession of Commonwealth subjects carrying produce. The edge inscribed KING'S HEATH JUBILEE SWEEPSTAKES 1935 Eimer 2030, BHM 4263 NEF, Death of Edward Duke of Windsor 1937 38mm diameter in silver by G.A.Holman Obverse head left, Edward Duke of Windsor 1894-1972 below, Reverse: A full blown rose, Eimer 2124EF unevenly toned, in a John Pinches box, Lusitania Medal 1915 A/UNC boxed, Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 1972 51mm diameter in silver by John Pinches, Obverse: Conjoined busts left, SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE QUEEN AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH 1947-1972, Reverse: Two Royal shields and crests, each within the Garter, crowned cypher of the Queen , above, that of Prince Philip, Eimer 2125 Matt finish UNC boxed, Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 32mm diameter in gilt bronze Eimer 2116, EF boxed, Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London, undated, 51mm diameter in gilt bronze by the Royal Mint UNC boxed, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in lead? VG bent
Edward VIII (as Prince of Wales) Visit to Argentina 1925 31mm diameter in silvered bronze, by Gottuzo & Piana, Giordano CM106b, Reverse: THE BRITISH SOCIETY IN THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC 1925, TO/COMMEMORATE/THE VISIT OF/H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES/TO THE/ ARGENTINE REPUBLIC/ AUGUST 1925 EF with loop mount as issued, World War IVictory Medals (3), the first awarded to 8612 Pte. C. Chandler A.S.C, Lustrous UNC, the second awarded to 137546 Pte. E. J. Fairweather R.A.M.C, EF, the third awarded to 8264 Pte. T. Dougal Ir. Gds. NEF with uneven toning, Coronation of George VI 32mm diameter in aluminium EF, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 38mm diameter in base metal VF, Prize Medals (2) Army Rifle Association - British Armies In France - For Skill With The Rifle, Rhine Army Rifle Meeting 1919, unawarded VF, Attendance Medal 1910 awarded by London County Council to E.Moody For Punctual Attendance, Queen Victoria - The Longest Reign 1897, Uniface with Bust Veiled left and INDIA, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA and CANADA surrounding, White metal, VF, GB Halfcrown 1942 enamelled in three colours fair workmanship, in a silver mount, Fantasy Crown 1836 Obverse: William IV, Reverse Shield draped and crowned, Retro series by INA Lustrous UNC, Cap Badge RMIB (RoyalMasonic Institute for Boys) GVF, Germany - Export Messe Hannover 1947 Medal in base metal EF, medal ribbons (green) with bars attached for long service, two ribbons, one with five bars dated 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960 the 1956 with a red enamelled 15, the second with 1961 and 1966 bars, the 1961 bar with a red enamelled 20, the 1966 bar with a red enamelled star, along with a coin mount (round) for a 35mm diameter coin ,and a pin mount with 8 claws, would hold a 32mm diameter coin, both in good second-hand condition
Indian Olympic Games 14th Bombay 1950 52mm diameter in gilt bronze Obverse: The Gateway of India, XIV INDIAN OLYMPIC GAMES BOMBAY 1950 and the Olympic rings, Reverse: Classical athlete riding a quadriga, weight 55.54 grammes, GEF in soft pouch case. Cataloguers note: The 1950 Indian Olympics were held in Bombay for the second time. The Games were due to be held in Bengal, who were unable to stage the event, and at just three months notice, Bombay organised and staged the Games. The Games were held between 4th and 13th February 1950.
Coronation of Edward VIII a proposed set for 1937, a 4-piece set by J.R. Gaunt, designed by E. CarterPreston, (Set Giordano CM216, page 363) each with Obverse: Crowned and draped bust right, comprising 20mm diameter, Giordano CM212b in copper gilt, in a bezel mount attached to a bar, 26mm diameter in copper gilt, in a bezel mount with pin back, 36mm diameter in aluminium CM214a, and 36mm in copper gilt CM214b, the last three with Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA . INDIA . S.AFRICA . AUSTRALIA . NEW ZEALAND /BRITAIN signed E cr P at left base. A/UNC to UNC and lustrous, the last two holed for suspension with attached medal ribands inscribed CORONATION HOSPITAL FUND Lustrous UNC in the blue case of issue with information card, seldom offered as a complete set
World War I Death Plaque to Robert Gillis, Good Fine with some pitting, World War I Pair to 201369 Cpl. T.Hughes Welsh Regiment VF to GVF, World War I 1914-1948 medal in silver to 37060 G.T. Richardson M.G.C. VF, suspension bar bent, World War I pair to 5052 Sjt. D.B. Hobday Manchester Regiment mounted as worn, World War II 1939-1945 Medals (2) both GVF, World War II Defence Medals 1939-1945 (2) both VF one with some stains, World War II Stars (3) Africa Star, France and Germany Star and 1939-1945 Star VF to GVF, Miniatures World War I trio EF mounted on a small bar, boxed, Replica Miniatures (4) Africa Star, 1939-1945 War Medal, George Medal and IndiaGeneral Service Medal, Kings Medal 1912-1913 awarded by London County Council awarded to C.Passmore EF, USAAsiatic Pacific Campaign 1941-1945 EF, USA World War I Victory Medal EF, Cap Badges (3) RAF, Essex Regiment and Manchester Regiment, VF and a Scots Guards buckle VF
Medals (11) World War I Pair 1914-1918 War Medal, EF cleaned, and Victory Medal EF, awarded to 2041 Pte. A. Scarr, Medal Pair awarded to F.Stallan J.69242 comprising ImperialService Medal George VI issue, INDIAE IMP legend (1938-1948) GEF, cleaned, boxed, and World War I 1914-1918 Medal, with suspender, no ribbon, World War II (5) Pacific Star, Burma Star, Atlantic Star, France and Germany Star, and 1939-45 medal (no ribbon) NEF to EF
The Duke of Wellington's Victories in India and the Peninsular Warundated (1812) 50mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday. Obverse Uniformed Bust of the Duke of Wellington right LORD WELLINGTON, Reverse: A trophy of Arms, with standard behind, within an open laurel wreath, ASSYE . VIMIERA . TALAVERA . BUSACO . BHM 745, 38.76 grammes, EF, listed as rare by BHM
Medals (3) Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 (2) 39mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Birmingham, Obverse: Bust left uniformed, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Flags behind a plinth inscribes WATERLOO on which there is a wreath HE SUBDUED INDIA AND LIBERATED EUROPE, BHM 2480 both About UNC and lustrous, The Success of Giuseppe Garibaldi in the Rise of Sicily 1860 42mm diameter in white metal by T.R.Pinches Obverse: Bust right GIUSEPPE GAROBALDI BORN AT NICE 1807., Reverse : WAR FOR THE INDEPENDENCE OF ITALY, Lustrous UNC with some toning in the field, in the round box of issue with description of the medal on paper card on the lid.
Army of India Medal, reverse short hyphen type, officially impressed naming, with Bhurtpoor clasp, awarded to Ensign T.G. Dundas 15th N.I. EF with some hairlines and some rub to the portrait. Thomas Graham Dundas arrived in Calcutta on October 4th 1825, and was entitled to Bhurtpoor prize money of 2381 Rupees (£238 sterling) which he did not claim in India. Comes with copy of India Office Library and Records stating record of service, date of commission of rank as Ensign 13th May 1825, and Lieutenant 19th Oct.1836, also List of services - Posted as Ensign to 15th N.I. 1825. Siege and Capture of Bhurtpore, Ensign 15th N.I. (India Medal). Transferred as Lieutenant to 4th Extra Regiment (became 72nd N.I) from 19th Oct.1826, after his marriage in 1832 to Margaret Maria Louisa, 3rd daughter of Edward Swift Broughton. After a period of furlough, from 10th September 1833, he failed to report for his return and subsequently resigned his commission on 3rd Feb. 1835.
Empress of India Medal 1877, 57mm diameter in silver, by G.G.Adams, with suspension clasp and neck ribbon, unnamed as issued, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left, VICTORIA 1st January 1877, Reverse: EMPRESS OF INDIA, with the same inscription above and below, in Urdu and Devanagari, NEF/GVF cleaned, with some contact marks and hairlines, comes in a presentation box
Ghuznee Medal, 1839, unnamed as issued, EF with some hairlines. This medal was only the second medal awarded for a particular campaign (after Waterloo) and was granted to both British and Indian troops who took part in the assault on Ghuznee in 1839 which brought the First Afghan War to a close. It was issued unnamed by the Honourable East India Company.
Afghanistan Medal, Second Afghan War, in silver, with 2 clasps, Kandahar and Ahmed Khel, awarded to 1828 Cpl. J. Denton 2/60th Foot, GVF, the obverse with some light scratches in the fields, comes with copied papers of Depot Battalions Pay List, Statements of Pay and Allowances of Recruits, and a list of Men of the 2nd Battalion 60th Rifles who have died, been killed, made Prisoners of War or deserted. This lists the death of Joseph Denton, who had been promoted to Lance Sergeant on 22nd Feb 1881, and is listed as having died on 20th April 1881, at Newcastle (Natal) soon after peace was signed. Also comes with typed history of his Military career in India, Afghanistan and South Africa.
Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1858, with 2 clasps, Lucknow and Relief of Lucknow, awarded to Corns. Sullivan 53rd Regt. NEF with some contact marks and hairlines
Delhi Durbar 1903 in silver, unnamed as issued, About EF with some edge nicks. The rare gold issues were awarded to the rulers of the Indian Princely States, while the silver medals were issued to lesser dignitaries, government officials, and officers and other ranks of the armed services involved with the Durbar of the King Emperor on January 1st 1901
IndiaGeneral Service Medal, with Persia clasp, the clasp slightly bent, renamed, possibly officially, to C. McAlister, 2nd Bombay Eur. L.I., VF with some contact marks, rare with this clasp
Abyssinian War Medal awarded to 275 Gunr.J.Kerr 21st Brigde. R.A. Near VF with some hairlines and some rub on the portrait, the suspension neatly re-affixed, comes with the discharge papers of Gunner John Kerr from Aug.15 1873, stating a period of service of over 18 years, these also state that he was in possession of three Good Conductbadges, Crimea and Turkish Bar and medals for Abyssinia and Indian Mutiny
India/World War II/Long Service group of six, first and last to 507859 Cpl.G.H. Lane. R.A.F.comprising India General Service Medal with North West Frontier 1936-37 clasp, World War II Defence Medal, Africa Star, Italy Star, War Medal and R.A.F. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Elizabeth II type, (to Sgt. G.H. Lane) GVF to EF with a little surface residue from vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care
IndiaGeneral Service Medal with 2 clasps, Burma 1885-7 and Burma 1887-89 awarded to 1221 Pte. W.Taylor 1st Battalion Yorkshire Light Infantry NEF with some rubbing to the portrait and parts of the field, comes with copy of the medal roll to the 1st Battalion The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry for Service in Burma 1887-1889
Indian General Service medal, with North West Frontier 1937-39 clasp, World War II War Medal 1939-1945, Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 clasp, 1939-1945 Star, the first named to 537355 A.C.I. F. Rice R.A.F. GVF to NEF, along with a group of four Sports medals, awarded for 1) 2nd 100 Standard. 2) 4th 25 Standard. 3) 12Hr. 2nd Handicap and 4) 25 1st Handicap, NVF to VF, the first in silver, these also named to F. Rice between August 1947 and August 1949
IndiaGeneral Service Medal, George VI, with 2 clasps, North West Frontier 1936-37 and North West Frontier 1937-39, awarded to 516124 L.A.C. C.R. Johnson. R.A.F. EF with some thin scratches and hairlines
Edward VII to Elizabeth II (30) comprising Edward VII (5) all succession and Coronation related, a selection of different types, White Metal, bronze and brass issues (5), George V (8) Coronation Medal 1911 The official Royal Mint issue Fine, along with Coronation and Silver Jubilee issues, includes Council and promotional types in base metal (7), Edward VIII Coronation medals (4) includes 45mm diameter in bronze by Tiptaft, Giordano CM271d EF along with brass and White Metal types, George VI (5) Coronation medals a mix of bronze, brass and White metal types, the brass issue, with Reverse: Seated Britannia holding a crown with legend CANADA.INDIA.S.AFRICA.AUSTRALIA.NEW ZEALAND.BRITAIN, (this EF holed), Elizabeth II (8) includes Coronation (5), Silver Jubilee (2) and Coronation 50th Anniversary (1) bronze, cupro-nickel and brass types, in mixed grades to UNC, grades generally in line with age
IndiaGeneral Service Medal, with North West Frontier 1936-37 clasp, awarded to 4387745 Pte. R.H. Crutchley, Green Howards, Bright EF with some light hairlines
The 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Defence Medal 1939-1945, IndiaGeneral Service Medal 1936-1939, with 2 clasps, North West Frontier 1936-37 and 1937-39, Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with Regular Army clasp, last two awarded to 2320051 W.O. CL.1, A.E. Marshall R.Sigs. VF to EF the last two with some signs of cleaning, the Defence Medal with some surface residue this possibly removable with care
India Medal 1895, with Punjab Frontier 1897-98 clasp, awarded to 7801 Pte. C. Humphries, 3rd Bn. Rif. Bde. Bright GVF with some contact marks and hairlines
World War II (7) IndiaService Medal, unnamed as issued, GVF with some contact marks, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with maple leaf clasp, in silver, unnamed as issued, EF, World War II War Medal, Canadian Issue, in silver, EF with some contact marks and hairlines, Africa Service Medal, in silver, awarded to C568514 C.J. Fortuin, GVF, Australia Service Medal, unnamed, New Zealand War Service Medal, unnamed, EF, comes with RAF silver Fern badge, South Africa Medal For War Services, unnamed as issued, in silver, EF
IndiaGeneral Service Medal, awarded to Pte. W.Weaver, 1st WarwickshireRegiment, with North West Frontier 1908 clasp Bright EF, comes with copies of service record, and Military History Sheet, and copies of a World War I War Diary, service record shows enlistment in 1897, To the Reserve 1909, Rejoined in 1914, posted to France with the 1st Battalion, wounded on 24/5/2015 (a gunshot wound to the hand), wounded 30/4/1916. He served as a sniper.
IndiaGeneral Service Medal with 2 clasps, North West Frontier 1936-37 and North West Frontier 1937-39, awarded to 5883020 Pte. C. Fuller North'n.R. EF cleaned, along with World War II Trio 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal 1939-1945, and War Medal 1939-1945 NEF to EF, the star with some surface residue with possibly removable with care
IndiaGeneral Service Medal, Edward VII type, in silver, with North West Frontier 1908 clasp, awarded to 1370 Pte. G. Weaver 1st. Bn. Northd. Fus., Bright GVF with some thin scratches and contact marks
ArmyLong Service and Good Conduct Medal , George VI type B with INDIAE IMP legend, 1937-1948, with Regular Army bar, awarded to 1859539 Cpl. J. Moran R.E., EF cleaned, with some contact marks
IndiaGeneral Service Medal, George V, Kaisar - I - Hind legend, with Afghanistan N.W.F 1919 clasp, awarded to 265713 Pte. A.C. Davey, 2-6 R.Suss. R. NEF the reverse attractively toned
Pakistan (7) General Service Medal, with Kashmir 1948 clasp, EF, Pakistan Army 10 Year Service Medal NEF, 1976 100th Anniversary Birth of Quaid-i-Azam Medal VF, 1979 Hijri Medal GVF, War Medal 1965 GVF, War Medal 1971 (awarded for the Pakistan - India War) VF, 1998 First Nuclear Tests GVF with some verdigris
IndiaGeneral Service Medal, George V issue, Calcutta striking and suspension, with North West Frontier 1930-31 clasp, awarded to MT-102274 Sepoy Suleman Khan. I.M.T, GVF with some contact marks and an edge bruise
IndiaGeneral Service Medal, with 2 clasps, North West Frontier 1936-37, and North West Frontier 1937-39, awarded to 13307 Sepoy Harjit Singh. 4-8 Punjab R., GVF with surface marks
IndiaGeneral Service Medal, awarded to Ft. Const. Chaju Ram, Police Dept. with 2 original clasps, North West Frontier 1936-37 and North West Frontier 1937-39, VF/GVF
IndiaGeneral Service Medal, with North West Frontier 1936-37 clasp, awarded to 435 Ft. Const. Rahim Yar. Police Dept. NEF the obverse with some hairlines
IndiaGeneral Service Medal, with North West Frontier 1937-39 clasp, awarded to 10838 L-NK Shahra Khan, 5-11 Sikh R. Lustrous EF with some contact marks
World War I a group of three awarded to Lieu. T. H. Speak R.N.R. comprising British War Medal, Victory Medal and Mercantile Marine Medal EF to GEF, World War I a pair British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to G-12994 Pte. W.T. Court E. Kent. R., NEF to EF, a World War I Cap badge - Mine Clearance Service 83mm x 60mm, and George VICoronation Medal 1937 Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA. INDIA. S.AFRICA. AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND. BRITAIN VF, and a Masonic Jewel with DEO REGI FRATRIBUS hand-inscribed on a six-pointed star, in silver gilded, maker's mark W.H.T EF boxed
World War II group of six, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army bar, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945 and Territorial Efficiency Medal Type Aa, with INDIAE IMP legend, awarded to 871144 Pte. S.W. Quick A.C.C, along with Dunkirk Medal 1940, in bronze, an unofficial award to commemorate the Defence of the town by Allied forces during Operation Dynamo between 29th May and June 3rd 1940 UNC boxed
Medals (14) 19th and 20th Century base metal types, includes Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1886, 51mm diameter in bronze, Robert Raikes Sunday Schools (2), also Coronation types and Lusitania Medals (2) in mixed circulated grades
The Britannia Commemorative Society a 30-medal set each medal 44mm diameter in .999 silver medals depicting Benjamin Disraeli, Henry VIII, Lawrence of Arabia, Richard III, Francis Bacon, The Royal Navy, Westminster Abbey, The Black Prince, John and Sarah Churchill, Gilbert and Sullivan, Boadicea, The Battle of El Alamein (2), Conquest of Mount Everest, Inigo Jones and Sir Christopher Wren, London Guildhall, Gordon and Kitchener, Henry II and Eleanor - The First Plantagenets, Christopher Marlowe and Ben Jonson, Robert Bruce, George Bernard Shaw, The Four Saints - George, David, Patrick and Andrew, Duke of Monmouth Rebellion, Clive of India, Roman Britain, Rudyard Kipling, Jonathan Swift, Jacobites, Henry V, Queen Elizabeth II each issued by the Britannia Society, Prooflike UNC, a few with light toning, total weight 40 troy oz. in the large black album of issue
Colonial and Indian Reception, Guildhall, London 1886 a 2-medal set both 77mm diameter in bronze by Elkington & Co. Eimer 1726, BHM 3214, Welch 21, Obverse: A mantle decorated with the Royal Shield, crowned, from which hang three Colonial shields upon crossed flags, PEACE UNITY CONCORD on a ribbon below. TO COMMEMORATE THE COLONIAL & INDIAN RECEPTION AT THE GUILDHALL . LONDON 1886. Reverse: A detailed interior view of the Guildhall . In Exergue: City shield and motto, traces of a small spot in the obverse field of one medal, otherwise UNC in the original Corporation of the City of London 2-medal box with gilt lettering on the lid, the 2-medal sets seldom offered. BHM states that the Court of Common Council passed a resolution that in view of the approaching visit of our Colonial and Indian brethren to this country, it is expedient that this Corporation do recognise the occasion, and that a special Ward committee be appointed to consider and report as to the best manner of doing this, thereby cementing the bond of union between this country and her Colonies and her Indian Empire". As a result a service was held at St. Paul's and a reception and ball held at the Guildhall. There were 4500 guests
Colonial and Indian Reception, Guildhall, London 1886, 77mm diameter in bronze by Elkington & Co. Eimer 1726, BHM 3214, Welch 21, Obverse: A mantle decorated with the Royal Shield, crowned, from which hang three Colonial shields upon crossed flags, PEACE UNITY CONCORD on a ribbon below. TO COMMEMORATE THE COLONIAL & INDIAN RECEPTION AT THE GUILDHALL . LONDON 1886. Reverse: A detailed interior view of the Guildhall . In Exergue: City shield and motto, UNC in the original Corporation of the City of London box with gilt lettering on the lid, only 450 issued
India, East Indian Railway opened to Rajmahal, 1860, 73mm diameter in silver, unsigned (after W. Wyon), Obverse: Coroneted head of Victoria, left, VICTORIA REGINA Reverse: THE ESAT INDIAN RAILWAY PROJECTED BY ROWLAND MACDONALD STEPHENSON, GEORGE TURNBULL BEING CHIEF ENGINEER WAS COMMENCVED IN THE XVth YEAR OF THE REIGN OF VICTORIA, JAMES ANDREW MARQUIS OF DALHOUSIE K.T. BEING GOVERNOR GENERAL OF INDIA; AND WAS OPENED TO RAJMAHALIN THE XXIVth YEAR OF THE SAME GRACIOUS REIGN : CHARLES JOHN EARL CANNING. C.C.B. BEING VICEROY AND GOVERNOR GENERAL. A.D. MDCCCLX. Legend in 16 lines, Outer legend PROSPER THOU THE WORK OF OUR HANDS UPON US! O PROSPER THOU OUR HANDY-WORK . Ps.XC. Named to W. Parker Inspector and Platelayer N.W.P. October 15th 1860, Pudd. 860.2, 90.83 grammes, VF lightly cleaned, now colourfully retoned
Death of Queen Victoria 1901 65mm diameter in bronze, by Messrs L.C.Lauer, Eimer 1855, BHM 3689, WE 1942, Obverse: Bust left, Crowned, veiled and draped, VICTORIA. QUEEM. OF. GREAT. BRITAIN. EMPR: OF. INDIA, Reverse: A reclining female figure, winged, regards a plaque decorated with a Young Head of the Queen. To the left, the Houses of Parliament, BORN MAY 24th 1819 DIED JANUARY 22d 1901, EF with some toning and two small edge nicks. (Note: Very few medals commemorate the Death of Queen Victoria)
Queen Victoria 70th Birthday 1889 65mm diameter in gilt bronze by Messrs. L.C.Lauer, Obverse: Bust three-quarters left, crowned, veiled and draped, VICTORIA BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN EMPRESS OF INDIA, Reverse: Britannia seated on a parapet, beside a lion, and holding the British Arms, 1889 in the field above. As Eimer 1747, BHM 3365, WE1586, but these three publications do not list a gilt bronze example. 114.75 grammes, Near EF with some edge nicks, presumably Very Rare
Victoria and related (5) Golden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter in bronze by Heaton, Birmingham Obverse: Head left, diademed, VICTORIA REG: JUBILEE YEAR, Reverse: QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EMPRESS OF INDIA BORN MAY 24th 1819, ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837 MARRIED FEB 10th 1840, BHM 3248 UNC, Diamond Jubilee 1897 (2) the first BHM 3559/3560 39mm diameter in White Metal by J.A.Restall, Obverse: Diademed Veiled Head of the Queen VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897 Reverse: Britannia seated right in front of an ornate plaque, along pennant flies from the trident COMMEMORATION OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA's REIGN, UNC in the round box of issue, the second 38mm diameter in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, Obverse: Crowned, Veiled, Laureate and draped bust left VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, Reverse: Four Medallions, entwined with ribbons, on which are portraits of Queen Victoria, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of York and Prince Edward, BHM 3529 EF, Great Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations 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 with supporters GRETA EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS LONDON 1851, BHM 2459 VF, France - Exposition Universelle de Londres 1862 50mm diameter in White Metal by A.Bovy Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria laureate, left VICTORIA REINE D'ANGLETERRE, Reverse: A view of the Exhibition Hall , In Exergue: EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE LONDRES 1862 GVF boxed, along with France - Louis Napoleon Bonaparte 50mm diameter in bronze by Barre (1850), Obverse: Bust left LOUIS NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Reverse: PRESIDENT DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE ELU LE 10 DECEMBRE 1848 PAR 5576397 SUFFces, in 7 lines, all within a wreath,. EF, Coronation of George VI 47mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Busts of George VI and Queen Elizabeth both crowned and draped, Reverse: Britannia standing in an archway, holding a crown aloft, CROWNED A.D.1937 VF, Hanbury Memorial Prize, Alexandra, Princess of Wales 1864 50mm diameter in bronze by J.S and A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF WALES, Reverse: HANBURY MEMORIAL PRIZE on a scroll HOME FOR LITTLE BOYS ESTABLISHED 1864 VF
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 51mm diameter in bronze diameter in bronze by Turner and Simpson, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, crowned and draped, GEORGE . V. MARY, a continuous border of six pairs of panels each containing an animal and it's country of origin: kiwi NEW ZEALAND, fish NEWFOUNDLAND, lion INDIA, moose CANADA, kangaroo AUSTRALIA, springbok SOUTH AFRICA. Reverse: Female figure of the mother country standing upon a globe, facing, two cherubs at her feet with cornucopia filled with fruits of the Empire; behind, a procession of Commonwealth subjects carrying produce. Eimer 2030, BHM 4263 VF with old mountings edge holes filled at 1 and 11 o'clock. Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 (3) 38mm Obverse: Crowned and veiled bust left VICTORIA REGINA, TO. COMMEMORATE. THE . 60th . YEAR OF. HER. MAJEST'S . REIGN . 1837-1897 Reverse: A1 FAR FAMED CAKES AND BISCUITS ARE THE BEST by H.Gruebert, London (3) VF, GVF and NEF
IndiaGeneral Service Medal with two clasps Waziristan 1919-21 and Waziristan 1921-24, to 6077846 Pte. E.T.Caress The Queen's Regiment, as part of a group of four to awarded to Pte. E. Caress World War I War Medal (to GS-8577 Pte. E. Caress R.W.Kent R.) and Victory Medal (to GS-8577 Pte. E. Caress R.W.Kent R.), and RoyalNavalLong Service and Good Conduct Medal George V (type 1) Non-swivelling bar, narrow suspender, (to K.64947 E.T. Caress S.P.O. H.M.S.Pembroke, EF with some hairlines
Prize Medals, Fantasies and Gaming counters a varied group includes Prize Medals (4) by Huguenin comprising Diablerets S.C. 27 Dec 1910 1st Prize 100 Aces, La Comete Diablerets S.C Jan. 1912 2nd Prize, and Leysin 1st Prize La Comete 4/1/12 each 30mm diameter in silver, and Diablerets S.C.30 Dec. 1910 2nd Prize 100 Aces 30mm diameter in bronze each with a bobsleigh type event depicted on the reverse EF and unusual, GB Fantasy Crowns 1706 EF and 1879 Shield Reverse, Plain edge by D.R.Golder, Gaming Counters (3) 1788 and 1797 Fine, in brass, holed, the third a Half Guinea size 1797 Near Fine, silvered, Austria 3 Keuzer 1676 made into a button Fine, India Copper Dump coinage 18mm diameter Falus/Paisa Fine, Indian Princely States Silver Quarter Rupee Fair with much of the detail worn
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
Medals a wide variety (18) Masonic (2) Etonian Lodge in silver gilt, Crown Lodge - Grand Lodge of England to Bro. Norman Jenkinson Initiated 19.3.26 with blue and red enamelling, boxed, Masonic Medal 51mm diameter in White Metal unawarded EF, The Sir Jonathan North Medal 60.00 grammes, VF the edge appears smoothed, boxed. RoyalShakespeare Company Medals (2) each 44mm diameter in silver gilt 'All's Well That Ends Well' and Titus Andronicus types Lustrous UNC. 1857 Exhibition of Art Treasures 41mm diameter in White Metal by J.Pinches Eimer 1513 EF. Attendance Medal 'For Punctual Attendance' 1909 awarded to T.Johnson EF mounted for suspension, Civil Defence Corps badge with blue and red enamelling, Royal Horticultural Society Medal 56mm diameter in bronze awarded to The Lord Digby D.S.O. M.C. 1951 EF cleaned, India Medal 1988 legend in Sanskrit, Reverse with Princess standing 61mm diameter in silver UNC boxed. Nottingham Corn Exchange Subscribers Ticket 1850 38mm diameter in bronze Fair with some edge bruises, GB Halfpenny 1775 Contemporary Counterfeit VG, Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs KingGeorge VSilver Jubilee Competition 1935 32mm diameter in bronze VF with suspension mount, Canada 100th Anniversary of the Confederation 1967 UNC in the original plastic, a 32mm medallion Obverse with kneeling figure being crowned with wreath, the Reverse an angel flying with a wreath in each hand, the sun behind an electrotype pair EF, Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498) Posthumous Medal for the monk and political Girolamo Savonarola (1490?), D/F HIERONYMUS SAVONAROLA ORDINIS PRAE, VF. Russia 1709 Battle of Poltava medalet 11-sided Fine with loop mount at the top
14th Indian Olympic Games Bombay 1950 52mm diameter in gilt bronze Obverse: The Gateway of India, XIV INDIAN OLYMPIC GAMES BOMBAY 1950 and the Olympic rings, Reverse: Classical athlete riding a quadriga, weight 55.54 grammes, GEF in soft pouch case. Cataloguers note: The 1950 Indian Olympics were held in Bombay for the second time. The Games were due to be held in Bengal, who were unable to stage the event, and at just three months notice, Bombay organised and staged the Games. The Games were held between 4th and 13th February 1950.
Medals (6) with 4 in silver Kings Hussars XIV 32mm diameter in silver, loop mounted at the top, Prize medal 32mm diameter in silver, Northern Group Inter Unit Team Boxing 1937 Runner-Up, India Prize Medals (2) Lahore District 1938 Assault-At-Arms (2) one with loop mounting at the top. VF to EF. Household Division 39mm diameter in base metal with ribbon, two clasps, 1979 and Benham Trophy Ind, EF, 2nd Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment Inter Company prize medal, uninscribed, Reverse: HINDOOSTAN on inner circle, crowned, with elephant within, 35mm diameter in base metal NEF loop mounted at the top, along with additional ribbons (11) of varying colours and types, as new condition
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 38mm diameter, weighing 25.25 grammes, in silver by Arthur Fenwick of Birmingham, BHM 3763, Obverse: Bust three quarters left in Coronation robes Obverse: EDWARD VII. KING & EMPEROR . GOD SAVE THE KING with E R 1901 in the field, Reverse: EDWARD VII KING OF GREAT BRITAIN & COLONIES ACROSS THE SEA & EMPEROR OF INDIA CROWNED 1902. Two shields inclined toward each other and overlapping. The left shield, representing the British Empire, is quartered with: (1) Star of India, (2) kangaroo – Australia, (3) scale balance – New Zealand and (4) beaver – Canada and with a small shield of the Cape Colony superimposed in the centre. On the right shield, the British Royal coat of arms. To the left, a garland with a rose (England), shamrocks (Ireland) and thistles (Scotland). To the right, a laurel branch. Above, the Imperial Crown. Two clasped hands across the divide between the shields at the bottom. GOD SAVE THE KING on a banner below. 355487 below the clasped hands, Other medals were made bearing this design, all used the number 355487, Lustrous UNC with touches of colourful toning, in a round red contemporary case
Coronation of George V 1911 38mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, H.M.GEORGE. V, R&I H.M. MARY, QUEEN. Reverse: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF H.G.M GEORGE V . KING OF GREATER BRITAIN & EMPEROR OF INDIA, within an inner circle: BORN 3rd JUNE 1865/ MARRIED 6TH JULY 1893/ASCENDED THRONE 1910/ CROWNED JUNE 22nd 1911. Royal Coat of Arms and supporters above, with roses, thistle and shamrocks below UNC in a round contemporary case
The Church Music Trust a 3-medal set each 45mm diameter in matt silver, undated (1968) by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, depicting Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and St. Paul's Cathedral UNC in the box of issue with certificate, along with medals (26) includes Coronation of George V 1911 30mm diameter in silver (2) the Official Royal Mint issues NEF to EF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issue GEF, Coronation of George VI 1937 31mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue EF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 the official Royal Mint issues 56mm in bronze (2) A/UNC to UNC boxed, India 1901 Temperance Medal Obverse: Queen Victoria Reverse: In Memory of Queen Victoria 1837-1901 in silver, NEF with loop mount, India Army Total Abstinence Association Medal 1862 Fine, loop mounted, India Army Temperance Association 1897 VF toned, loop mounted, and a host of other subjects, Royal birthdays, Royal Weddings and some prize medals, these awarded to Frances Leslie Rose OBE, FRS, these Chemistry-related, in mixed grades to UNC, many in the boxes of issue
King's Own Scottish Borderers, India Campaign and South Africa Boer War trio comprising India Medal with bar Punjab frontier 1897-98 awarded to 3668 L/Cpl. J.Fawcett Good Fine, Queen's South Africa Medal with three bars Cape Colony, Paardeberg and Johannesburg awarded to Cpl. J.Fawcett NVF, King's South Africa Medal with two bars South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded to Sergt. J. Fawcett NVF
ImperialService Medals (9) George V Coinage Profile (3), George V Crowned Bust (2), George VI Crowned Bust INDIAE:IMP legend (1), Elizabeth II DEI:GRATIA legend (3) NEF to About UNC (7 boxed), Masonic: Justice, Truth, Philanthropy (2) Hartley Lodge 5010 presented to Bro.S.Stacey 24/5/1924, Hand in Hand Lodge No.76 presented to Tom Johnson 25/4/1934 VF to EF, London College of Music presented to Edith Woodhatch for Singing - Senior Section December 1925 UNC boxed
South Africa , Transvaal Souvenir Medallion 1899-1900 in White Metal 'United in the Cause of Freedom' 38mm diameter in white metal, Hern 86, BHM 3673,Obverse:- Two shields inclined toward each other and overlapping. The left shield is quartered with: Star of India, Kangaroo – Australia, Scale balance – New Zealand and Beaver – Canada. The right shield has the BritishRoyal coat of arms. To the left is a garland with a rose (England), shamrocks (Ireland) and thistles (Scotland). To the right is a laurel branch. Above is the Imperial Crown. Two clasped hands across the divide between the shields at the bottom. On a ribbon below: “WE . SERVE . UNDER . ONE . CROWN”. Above the ribbon, and below the hands, stamped: “REGISTERED”. Legend in ornate lettering above: “UNITED IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM” and below between stops: “WE DEFEND OUR EMPIRE”. Reverse:- To the left, a sailor with rifle at attention; to the right, a soldier with rifle at the ready. They stand guard over the British Union flag, between them on a flagpole surmounted by a crown. Behind, two artillery pieces facing outwards and in the background, a ship behind the sailor and a tent behind the soldier. Legend in ornate lettering: “SOUVENIR (left) MEDAL 1899 / & 1900 (right)”. In the exergue in ornate letters: “THE QUEEN / GOD BLESS HER (in an arc)”. Signed on the left close to the rim: “FENWICK. F”. On the right near the rim, stamped: “REGISTERED”. UNC boxed
BritishIndia Major General Claude Martin AH1211 Obverse: Bust right LABORE . ET .. CONSTANTIA Reverse: Legend in Urdu in 3 lines, (Puddester. 796.1; Prid. 400A; BHM 424) Good Fine/Fine with some light verdigris as part of a group of GB and World a varied selection includes Greece 30 Drachma 1963 A/UNC, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 medal 25mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, EF, Shilling 1902 Matt Proof UNC, Barbados Penny 1788 VG, includes many India 1/12th Anna these silvered, a small group of 18th Century Tokens in mixed grades (lot)
Medals (3) Accession of Edward VII 1901 38mm diameter in silver Obv: Bust three-quarters left EDWARD VII KING AND EMPEROR GOD SAVE THE KING, Reverse Two shields crowned, EDWARD VII KING OF GREAT BRITAIN & COLONIES ACROSS THE SEA & EMPEROR OF INDIA, UNC and nicely toned, Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 by A.Wyon 38mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Bust left Crowned and veiled, VICTORIA . QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. EMPRESS OF INDIA, Reverse: Crowned Shield within an Oak and Laurel wreath UNC with attractively toned with prooflike fields, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 36mm diameter in bronze by Piches, London, Obverse bust left Crowned and veiled QUEEN VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE 20th JUNE 1837, Reverse: JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN 1887 Crowned within a wreath, Toned UNC with a spot on the rim at 8 o'clock
George IVAccession 1820 by W.Binfield 51mm diameter in bronze by W.Binfield Obverse: Bust left, GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIAR REX F.D., Reverse: A crowned sword with crossed sceptres SOLIO BRITANNORUM ANNO MDCCCXX POTITUS EF, VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 38mm diameter in bronze by A.Wyon Obverse: Bust left, Veiled and crowned, VICTORI A QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . EMPRESS OF INDIA Reverse: MORTLAKE on a shield crowned within wreath, GLORIOUS REIGN OF FIFTY YEARS COMPLETED UNC in contemporary box, Edward VII and Queen AlexandriaCoronation 1902, Reverse: International Exhibition 1902 57mm diameter in bronze VF, Fine Arts Exhibition 1874 51mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Bust left ALBERT.EDWARD. PRINCE. OF. WALES. PRESIDFENT. Reverse: Facade of buildings including the Albert Hall. LONDON. ANNUAL. INTERNATIONAL. EXHIBITION. OF. ALL. FINE. ARTS. AND. INVENTIONS. Exergue: MDCCCLXIV A/UNC, Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter in bronze by B.Wyon, Eimer 1254 Obverse: REFORM IN THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLEIN THE COMMONS HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 1832; Crown above, within a wreath decorated by the City of London shield. Reverse: Liberty, kneeling, presents a bill of REFORM to Britannia who stands before a plaque inscribed GREY BROUGHAM ALTHORP RUSSELL, on which rests a medallion of WILLIAM THE [F]OURTH, Exergue: 2nd & 3rd WILLIAM IV, VF
India Exhibition and Grand Fancy Fair 1917, India, Bombay, Reverse: IN AID OF THE WOMEN'S BRANCH BOMBAY PRESIDENCY WAR & RELIEF FUND NOVEMBER 1917 NOT TRANSERABLE, VF toned, officially holed
India and Boer War a group of three, India Medal 1896 with two clasps, Tirah 1897-1898 and Punjab Frontier 1897-1898, awarded to Pte.C.Philpott 3348 York Light Infantry, Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902, with 3 clasps, Witterbergen, Transvaal, and Cape Colony, awarded to Pte.C Philpott 3348, Yorks. Light Infantry, King's South Africa Medal 1902 with two clasps South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded to 3348 Corpl.C.Philpott Yorks Light Infantry, each GVF
BritishIndia Major General Claude Martin AH1211 Obverse: Bust right LABORE . ET .. CONSTANTIA Reverse: Legend in Urdu in 3 lines, (Puddester. 796.1; Prid. 400A; BHM 424) Good Fine/Fine with some light verdigris as part of a group of GB and World a varied selection includes Greece 30 Drachma 1963 A/UNC, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 medal 25mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, EF, Shilling 1902 Matt Proof UNC, Barbados Penny 1788 VG, includes many India 1/12th Anna these silvered, a small group of 18th Century Tokens in mixed grades (lot)
Edward VIKing's Medal 48mm diameter in silver, Obverse: With the tomb of William of Wykeham within its chantry, B. WYON and ETIAM SEPULTI VIVIT FAMA WYKEHAMI; Reverse bare head of Edward VII facing left, EDWARDVS VII REX ET IMPERATOR HONOREM PROPOINT edge: GUY SEELY LEACH.1904, Note: Guy Seely Leach was a headmaster at Winchester and served as a Captain in World War I (Yorkshire Light Infantry) and is referred to in the book 'Memories of an SOE Historian' by Michael Richard Daniell Foot, along with Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Visit to the City of Cardiff 51mm diameter in bronze (2) EF and GEF, Prince Albert Edward (as Prince of Wales) Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1886 (2) 52mm diameter in bronze the first UNC in a Heaton box, the box in fair condition, the second GEF, Prince Edwardmarriage to Princess Alexandra of Denmark 1863 in white metal Eimer 1564 UNC boxed (6 pieces in lot)
Switzerland (2) 1891, 600th Anniversary of the Three Forest Cantons, Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden, 50mm diameter, 44.59 grammes, Coat of Arms' of the three forest Cantons, surrounded by 19 Coats' of Arms of the other Swiss Cantons, Swiss Coat of Arms within wreath above, Reverse Rütlischwur scene with vistas of Morgarten and Sempach to left and right; Victory hovering above holding palm leaf and wreath. GVF with suspension loop at the top, the reverse with some scratches, Swiss Gratitude to American families 1918, Hans Frei. Eagle flying right over the ocean with wheat in claws, American flag in clouds above. Rev. text under coat-of-arms. TO THE PRESIDENT / AND PEOPLE / OF THE UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA / THE GRATITUDE / OF THE SWISS / FAMILIES 1918.AR 39.6 mm. 25.85 grammes, VF with pin mount, along with Ormskirk and Southport Agricultural Society medal 1860 UNC 47mm diameter in white metal in a lunette style case, awarded to 'G.S.Sainsbury for Pen of East India Ducks, Southport, Aug.15 1860' EF
Edward VIII (3) Coronation 1937 57mm diameter by D.R.Golding Obverse: Bust right EDWARD .VIII.CROWNED.MAY.XII, in field MCMXXXVII in three lines, Reverse: Britannia seated, right holds a crown, upon which stands a Dove carrying an olive branch CANADA. INDIA. S.AFRICA.AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND, Coronation 1937 33mm diameter in silver by Spink and Son Obverse Bust left in Coronation robes, CROWNED MAY 12 1937 Shield within Garter, crowned with supporters KING AND EMPEROR UNC in the Red Spink box of issue, Coronation 1937 44mm diameter in base metal Obverse Bust right in Coronation robes, crowned, HIS.MAJESTY.KING.EDWARD VIII Reverse: Standing Britannia facing, between two columns, holds a crown aloft, and a Union Jack flag EF
IndiaGeneral Service Medal 1854 to Pte. W.Field 1st Bn. Ches. Regiment lacking suspension and bars, along with a Total Abstinence medal for India, silver lacking suspension GVF
1874 Chicago World Exposition/Elgin Watch Company 30mm diameter in White metal GVF, USA Nickels, mostly Buffalo types (64), USA Cents (12) 1902-1924, in mixed grades, Vatican Mint set of 2001 (5 coins plus 3 stamps), Crowns 1953-1981 (100), India/Indian Princely States (22) 15 in bronze, 7 in silver includes dump coinage also medals, tokens and paranumismatic items, a varied group in mixed grades
Exhibitions (4) International Exhibition 1862 by Wiener, struck at exhibition, silver plated, another for 1862 exhibition by Pinches, bronze. Fine Art Exhibition 1874 by Morgan, bronze, named on edge. Colonial and India Exhibition London 1886, by Wyon, bronze. GVF. (4)
India, Military & Police medals (6), 1ndia Service Medal 1939-45, India Police Independence Medals 1950 (2), Sangram Medal ( x 3, Awarded for service during the 1971/72 war with Pakistan). GVF.
India, Military & Police medals (4), 25th Independence Anniversary Medal 1947-1972, Azad - Kashmir Commemoration Medal 1947-49 bronze, 20 Years Long Service Medal named to 2477713 NK Shri Ram Punjab R., 1965 Semar Seva Star Bronze to Const. Jag. Roop Singh R.P. . GVF.
Death of Charles James Fox 1806, by T.Webb, bronze, Death of William Pitt 1806 by Webb, bronze, obverses of first two discoloured, Colonial and Indian Exhibition London 1886, by L.C.Wyon, bronze. GVF. Together with a Royal Tournament medal and an H.M.S. Royal Sovereign medal, both silver. (5).
IndiaGeneral Service Medal 1854 to Pte. W.Field 1st Bn. Ches. Regiment lacking suspension and bars, along with a Total Abstinence medal for India, silver lacking suspension GVF
Exhibitions (20), Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857, w/m., International Exhibition 1862, Prize Medal (H.Hussey Vivian M.P. F.G.S. Juror Class 1), bronze, Fine Arts Exhibition 1873, gilded lead, Colonial and Indian Exhibition London 1886, bronze, together with 16 other exhibition medals. Generally VF or better (20).
India, Major General Claude Martin (1735-1800), East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Copper “Medallic Rupee” or Token, undated (1796), by Küchler for the Soho Mint, bust of Martin left, LABORE ET CONSTANTIA - CLM below, rev legend in Urdu, 25mm diameter (Pudd 796.1.1; BHM 424B; Prid 399) About EF, Rare
Colonial and Indian Exhibition London 1886 51mm diameter in bronze by L.C.WyonEimer 1725 Obverse: bust of Prince Edward left ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT Reverse COLONIAL AND INDIAN EXHIBITION LONDON 1886 in 5 lines within wreath A/UNC
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
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.
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
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
Group of five to Pte. J Walker, Oxf. And Bucks L.I., IndiaGeneral Service 1895, two bars Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (5056 Pte. 2nd. Bn. Oxf. Lt.Infy), 1914 Star trio (5056 Pte 2/Oxf & Bucks L.I.), ArmyLong Service Medal, G.V.R issue (5056 Pte. J. Walker Oxf. & Bucks L.I.), mounted as worn on original ribbons VF. Sold with photographs and service details from the Regimental Chronicle
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1897 (8) by Spink Obverse Bust left Crowned, laureate, veiled and draped, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS in field TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN Reverse 4 Cameo Portraits, facing of H.I.M.QUEE [N] VICTORIA/ H.R.H PRI[NCE] OF WALES/ H.R.H DUKE OF YORK/ H.R.H PRI[NCE] EDWARD In the centre JUBILATE BRITANNI on a scroll 38mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1820 and 7 reverse variants with a common obverse, Duke of Norfolk, Victory upon globe, Britons Rejoice, Dominion of Canada, Cape Colony, India, Four Longest Reigns A/UNC to UNC with matching tone
Admiral Vernon Battle of Portobello 1739 Fair, Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1886 51mm in copper EF, Coronation medal 1953 in white metal EF boxed, London Academy of Music (2) 1937 and 1938 presented to Charlotte Huscroft for Elocution these in silver and boxed, Twopence 1797 with crude and large countermarks? Fine, 18th Century Halfpennies (2) 1791 John Wilkinson, Ireland 1804 Convenience of Trade Fair, Australia Halfpenny 1857 Holloways Near Fine with edge knocks
National Rifle Association Medals (5), Bengal Presidency Rifle Association medal, by John Pinches, silver "Won by Sergt. N. George, India 1893 with 225 points". Hyderabad Rifle Association 1867, silver in John Pinches case. National Rifle Association Medal 1860, silver &bronze. N.R.A. King's Trophy Competition Medal by P.M., silver. Four in cases of issue. GVF. (5).
Arrival of the Chinese Junk Keying in Britain 1848 Obverse broadside view of the Junk, Reverse THE CHINESE JUNK KEYING LENGTH 160 FT, BREADTH 33 FT, DEPTH OF HOLD 16FT, HER STERN IS 35FT, HIGH OUT OF THE WATER, HER MAIN CABIN IS 30FT. LONG 25FT. WIDE, BURTHEN ABOUT 800 TONS, HER RUDDER IS OF IMMENSE SIZE AND WEIGHT, BEING MADE OF IRON WOOD, HER ANCHORS ARE MADE OF WOOD, THE CABLES ARE MADE OF BAMBOO, THE ROPES OF BAMBOO RATTEN & INDIAN GRASS, ARRIVED IN THE RIVER THAMES MARCH 27, 1848 44mm diameter in White Metal by J.Davis UNC and lustrous
Visit of KingGeorge V and Queen Mary to India 1911-12, silver, in 15ct gold glazed mount and chain, rim of mount engraved "H.M.S. Renown 1905-6 S. Bryant. Together with an attractive colour certificate to Stephen Bryant to commemorate the presentation of Boer War Medals by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall & York in New Zealand on 22nd June 1901.
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 65mm diameter in copper Obverse as Eimer 1736 Bust left crowned and veiled, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D: INDIAE IMPERATRIX Reverse ANNO JVBILAEI A.D MDCCCLXXXVII REGNVM SVSCEPIT XX JVN. MDCCCXXXVII in six lines within a wreath About UNC in a modern box
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 69mm diameter in copper BHM 3586 Obverse the Queen veiled, draped and crowned QUEEN OF ENGLAND EMPRESS OF INDIA DIAMOND JUBILEE 1837 1901 VICTORIA, Reverse IN COMMEMORATION OF THE LONGEST REIGN ON RECORD with VICTORIA QUEEN EMPRESS BORN MAY 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 1837 MARRIED FEBRUARY 1840 SIXTIETH YEAR OF HER REIGN 1897 in eight lines on a backdrop of a map of the Commonwealth EF
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 (3) Obverse Bust left crowned and veiled QUEEN OF ENGLAND EMPRESS OF INDIA DIAMOND JUBILEE 1837 * 1897 VICTORIA below, Reverse IN COMMEMORATION OF THE LONGEST REIGN ON RECORD with VICTORIA QUEEN & EMPRESS BORN MAY 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 1837 MARRIED FEBRUARY 1840 SIXTIETH YEAR OF HER REIGN 1897 in nine lines within, three medals one each in Copper, Lead and White metal GVF to EF
International Medical Congress, London, 1881 Obverse Bust left, crowned, veiled and draped, VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND: EMPRESS OF INDIA Reverse Three supplicant figures, one holding an infant, kneeling before Aesculapius; beyond, a globe and the departing figures of Death. INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONGRESS, LONDON. JAMES PAGET, PRES. WILLIAM MAC CORMAC, HON. SEC. GEN. Exergue: 1881 Eimer 1683 77mm diameter in copper UNC with a couple of tone spots on the reverse
India, Army of India 1799-1826 with Clasp for AVA (First Burmese war) awarded to Assistant Surgeon Benjamin Burt, Field Hospital R.A, impressed Royal Mint naming. Short hyphen type. NEF/EF
Jubilee 1897 (8) medals by Spink, bronze, all 38mm. and having the same obverse by F.Bowcher, reverses cover Peace, Canada, Cape Colony, India, Sheffield Town Hall, Longest Reign, Heirs to the Throne, Love Peace & Union. GEF
India, Gwalior Government brass shield (130 x 150mm.) central shield surrounded by inscription "Tehsil Pichore District Shivpuri Gwalior Government" also with Indian text below, reverse with three hook fittings. Another similar shield, slightly smaller "T
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