1000 Years of British MonarchySterling Silver Ingots a 50-piece set by John Pinches (1973), all ingots Proof nFDC to FDC in the long wooden box of issue, Total Silver weight 106.6 Troy oz. accompanied by Book '1000 Years of British Monarchy - A Historical Commentary' by Sir Arthur Bryant
1000 Years of British MonarchySterling Silver Ingots a 50-piece set by John Pinches (1973), all ingots Proof nFDC to FDC in the long wooden box of issue, Total Silver weight 106.1 Troy oz. accompanied by Book '1000 Years of British Monarchy - A Historical Commentary' by Sir Arthur Bryant
Kings and Queens of England a 43-piece set each 44mm diameter in .925 silver Proof by John Pinches (1970) UNC to FDC and lustrous with some toning, in the large red album of issue with all certificates and accompanying leaflet, total silver weight around 57 Troy oz.
International Exhibition 1851 51mm diameter in white metal by Allen and Moore Eimer 1462 NEF and lustrous. International Exhibition 1862 36mm diameter in white metal by G.Dowler NEF and lustrous. Winston Churchill a 5-piece Windsor Mint medallic set comprising Churchill - Great Leaders, Great Words Silver One Ounce, with 70mm diameter gold-plated copper medals (4) in a presentation folder. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya - London 1993 75th Anniversary UNC boxed. EnglandRugby World Cup Winners 2003 38mm diameter in nickel-brass by the Royal Mint UNC boxed with certificate. The Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London undated 51mm diameter in Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee 1977 45mm diameter UNC in a Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth II 80th birthday 2006 Lenticular Medal 45mm diameter in Nickel-Brass with 3D portrait of the Queen by the Royal Mint UNC in the box of issue with certificate. Eiffel Tower Ascension to the First stage 1889 45mm diameter in copper GVF. George VICoronation 193732mm diameter in bronze GVF. Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation Medallion in brass, UNC boxed. Pope Paul VI Mission to the United NationsNew York October 4 1965 63mm diameter in bronze by Medallic Art Co. New York UNC boxed. Hawaii 50th State - The Aloha State 63mm diameter in bronze by the Medallic Art Co. New York. UNC boxed. Prize Medal 1905 - Awarded to Herbert G.Hogben for Proficiency in Science by the Board of Education 38mm diameter in bronze EF in a 'Board of Education - South Kensington' box. Millionaires CollectionEdward I Fantasy Double Leopard a modern fantasy in base metal UNC. Fantasy Crown 2012 Queen Elizabeth II with George and the Dragon Reverse, UNC. Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 in base metal UNC on the card of issue. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter Obverse with conjoined busts, Reverse a coat of arms, GEF. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 a regional issue - Byworth 38mm diameter in base metal. King George VI Coronation Medal 1937 38mm diameter in white metal EF. Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch 2015 UNC in 'Daily Mail' blister pack. Medals Crown-sized in base metal (6) Australia Bicentennial - Fleet Arrived 1788, William Wilberforce 150th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery UNC, Malta 20th Anniversary of Independence 1984 UNC, Pope John Paul II Visit to Britain 1982 UNC, Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson 1986 UNC, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 UNC, these all in slide cases. Replica Miniature Medals modern issues (2) Victoria Cross and Atlantic star, as issued. Silver plated Stamp book holder with Coronation 1937 on the front with conjoined busts of George VI and the Queen Mother, GVF. Cigarette Tin 1953 'Four Square Cigarettes', Badge ' Harold Sutcliffe MP Royston Division Conservative Association, Ingots (2) The Year of the Three Kings Gold Crown Set 206 of 499 ingot, and ingot inscribed ' Deutsche Reichbank 999/1000 gold' a fantasy issue weighing 28.8 grammes UNC
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 King George 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
Coronations and Jubilees 1837-1953 a 7-medal set in silver, comprising Queen VictoriaAccession/Coronation 1837/1838, 46mm diameter in silver, 1897 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 36mm diameter in silver, 1902 Edward VII Coronation 37mm diameter in silver, 1911 George V Coronation 38mm diameter in silver, 1935 George V Silver Jubilee 35mm diameter in silver, 1936 Edward VIII Accession and Abdication 35mm diameter in silver, 1937 George VI Coronation 35mm diameter in silver, UNC with Prooflike fields and some contact marks, numbered on the edge of each medal (Number 102) in a John Pinches box with certificate, only 250 sets issued
Commemorative and Campaign Medals (7) Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver, by W.Goscombe John, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1925 GVF cleaned. Coronation of King George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver by B.MacKennal, the Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1922 EF with an attractive grey tone. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2029, by P.Metcalfe Toned EF with some contact marks, in the red box of issue. Sinking of the Lusitania 1915 55mm diameter in iron, Eimer 1941A, cast by K.Goetz VF. Coronation of George VI 38mm diameter in White Metal GVF with contact marks, holed with suspension loop and ribbon, World War I 1914-18 and Victory Medal pair to 199606 to Dvr.T.R.Hamley R.A GVF
The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection' silver ingots by John Pinches (issued 1975) each piece 16mm x 10mm and around 1.5 grammes Silver Proofs in the box of issue with detailed information book
Medals a wide variety (35) includes New Zealand Medal 1913 TO THE OFFICERS AND CREW OF H.M.S.NEW ZEALAND 36mm diameter in silver by W.R.Bock Lustrous EF and scarce, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 1872 VF, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1817b the official Royal Mint issue, NEF, Coronation of King George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1922b NEF with grey tone, George II 1736 Dassier's series of English Kings and Queens 40mm diameter in bronze Eimer 525 EF, Battle of Lissa, Surrender of Breslau 1757 48mm diameter in brass Eimer 656 Near Fine, John Philip Kemble 1798 Eimer 888 52mm diameter in copper, Reverse: TRAGOEDUS ANGLICUS AET XLI.MDCCXCVIII Fine, scarce. Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle 1798 (not in Eimer) Obverse: Bust of George II left GEORGIUS II . D.G. REX, Reverse: Britannia seated on shore with shield, cornucopia and trophies, PAX COMMERCII NUTRIX, Fine of better, as part of a group of 18th to 20th Century medals, two prize medals, with some in silver, also a cap badgeManchester Ship Canal, and a lighter case with a Rolls-Royce logo in mixed condition
Medals (2) The Flight Into Egypt by Giotto (medal number 60) from the '100 Greatest Masterpieces' set by John Pinches 51mm diameter on the card of issue weighs around 65 grammes. The 99 other pieces from the set were featured in our last auction A166 as lot 1387. Lustrous UNC on the card of issue, the card with some folds. Chain Pier, Brighton constructed 1883 38mm diameter in silver Prooflike UNC with some toning
John Wilkes Esq 1768, 45mm diameter in silver, Eimer 725 Obverse: Bust almost facing, draped JOHN WILKES ESQ, Reverse: Figure of Time inscribes a pyramid 45 NORTH BRITON MAGNA CHARTA, in Exergue: IN MEMORY OF THE YEAR MDCCLXVIII EF with an underlying green and cyan tone with touches of gold and magenta NEF to EF with some light contact marks, very rare in this high grade
Medals (6) Coronation of Edward VI 1902 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1871a The Official Royal Mint issue A/UNC, Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1922a The Official Royal Mint issue, GEF in the red box of issue, Coronation of George VI 1937 Eimer 2046a Matt finish 57mm diameter in silver, UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue, Coronation of Elizabeth II 56mm diameter in gilt bronze Eimer 2086 by F.Kovacs, Reverse with view of Buckingham Palace UNC with certificate and newspaper cutting, USALouisiana Purchase 1904 Souvenir token in gilt bronze EF, Martin-Harvey 49mm diameter undated in silver? uniface By G.Danks, on a thick flan and weighing 115.96 grammes UNC or near so, boxed. Note: Sir John Martin-Harvey, Shakespearean stage actor (1863-1944) and star in the early film era, his film credits list six movies from 1913-1931.
World War I Group of Four awarded to K.10437 John Goddard L.Sto R.N. 1914-15 Star (Act.L.Sto.R.N.), British War Medal 1914-1920 (L.Sto. R.N.), First World WarVictory Medal (L.Sto.R.N), and RoyalNaval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V 2nd Type Obverse) S.P.O. H.M.S. Furious, GVF mounted as worn, with copy of service record
Resolution and Adventure Medal 1772 43mm diameter off-metal in brass, by Matthew Boulton, John Fothergill and John Westwood (Westwood not credited on the medal) Eimer 744a type a identified by the die flaw in the left of the exergue. Obverse: Bust right laureate GEORGE. III. KING. OF. GR. BRITAIN. FRANCE. AND. IRELAND. ETC. Reverse: Two ships at sea RESOLVTION ADVENTURE, Exergue: SAILED. FROM. ENGLAND MARCH. MDCCCLXXII , Fine or better and bold, missing the swivel mount as originally issued. Examples of the medal were distributed to the inhabitants of the Pacific Islands during the second voyage of mariner and explorer Captain James Cook. The logs of the Resolution and the Adventure record more than 30 places where the distribution took place, and examples mostly appear in a worn and weathered state
The 100 Greatest Masterpieces a 99-piece set, missing issue number 60 ('The Flight Into Egypt' by Glotto) each medal 51mm diameter in silver and weighing around 65 grammes, by John Pinches Ltd. All but one medal (number 84 - The Maids of Honor by Diego Velazquez) has the accompanying certificate Prooflike UNC to FDC a few with light toning, or with light hairlines or contact marks, many on the cards of issue
Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in gold by W.Goscombe John, Eimer 1925 The Official Royal Mint Issue Obverse Bust Three-quarters left, crowned and draped, CARNARVON IVLY. XIII. MCMXI across the field, INVESTITVRE. OF. EDWARD. PRINCE. OF. WALES. K.G. Reverse Caernarvon Castle, the Welsh Dragon below, ARWISGIAD.IORWERTH TYWSOG.CYMRU.M.G, a radiate sky decorated with the Prince's crest within Garter, crowned UNC or near so, slightly bent with light scuffing to the edge in two places, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Betjeman's Bygone Britain a 36-medal set by John Pinches 39mm diameter in sterling silver, depicting lost buildings and structures, the reverses with descriptive text, each around 33 grammes Proofs nFDC to FDC in capsules with certificate stating 1266 sets produced
Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver by W.Goscombe John, Eimer 1925 The Official Royal Mint Issue Obverse Bust Three-quarters left, crowned and draped, CARNARVON IVLY. XIII. MCMXI across the field, INVESTITVRE. OF. EDWARD. PRINCE. OF. WALES. K.G. Reverse Caernarvon Castle, the Welsh Dragon below, ARWISGIAD.IORWERTH TYWSOG.CYMRU.M.G, a radiate sky decorated with the Prince's crest within Garter, crowned UNC and nicely toned, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Rowing Prize Medal in silver, The Old Barnes Challenge Cup for Eight Oars, Metropolitan Amateur Regatta Established 1866, an impressive 58mm diameter, obverse with an ornately engraved trophy, A/UNC and lustrous in a John Pinches box
Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver by W.Goscombe John, Eimer 1925 The Official Royal Mint Issue Obverse Bust Three-quarters left, crowned and draped, CARNARVON IVLY. XIII. MCMXI across the field, INVESTITVRE. OF. EDWARD. PRINCE. OF. WALES. K.G. Reverse Caernarvon Castle, the Welsh Dragon below, ARWISGIAD.IORWERTH TYWSOG.CYMRU.M.G, a radiate sky decorated with the Prince's crest within Garter, crowned choice UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue, a most attractive and desirable example
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 58mm diameter in silver as Eimer 2118 with alternate reverse, toned UNC and boxed. Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee 1977 44mm diameter in silver, by John Pinches, Prooflike UNC in the blue box of issue with certificate. Death of the Duke of Windsor 1975 38mm diameter in silver Eimer 2124, by G.A.Holman, Obverse: Edward Duke of Windsor 1894-1972, Reverse: A Crown upon a full blown rose UNC in the box of issue, as part of a group (10) includes base metal coronation and Jubilee issues in mixed grades to EF
19th Century a small group (6) Coronation of George IV 1821 49mm diameter in white metal, Obverse bust left GEORGIUS IV. D:G: BRITT: REX F:D: Reverse the King enthroned is crown at the Coronation ceremony, Exergue: GEO: IV: CORONAT: MDCCCXXI VF. Coronation of George IV 1821 45mm diameter in bronze Manchester and Salford local issue, Fine with some edge knocks. Princess Charlotte and Leopold 1816 Royal Nuptials celebrated Carlton house 2nd May 1816 45mm diameter in white metal NEF pierced at the top. London Bridge opened 1831 Eimer 1245 29mm diameter in brass, Obverse THE FIRST STONE OF THE NEW LONDON BRIDGE WAS LAID BY JOHN GARRATT ESQr LORD MAYOR OF LONDON ON THE 14th MARCH 1824AND OPEN'D BY THEIR MAJESTIES AUGUST 1st 1831 in 10 lines, Reverse a 5-arched bridge spanning the river with ships, CARRIAGEWAY 33 1/2 FT.LENGTH OF BRIDGE 782 Ft CENTRE ARCH I50..SIDE ARCH I40, Good Fine, along with Halfcrown 1830 William IV type reverse enamelled in 4 colours, and an imitation Two Pounds 1823 on a loop mount, these both around Fine
The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci a 50 medal set in silver by John Pinches 1975, each medal 51mm diameter and weighing 50-51 grammes, and depicting his most famous works, nFDC to FDC in the cabinet of issue with certificates, gloves and original name plate
Peter Scott's British Birds a 35-medal set each 51mm diameter, weighing 66-67 grammes and in .925 silver by John Pinches UNC to nFDC, lightly toning, in the cabinet of issue with all certificates
Great British Locomotives, The National Railway Museum Inaugural Edition, by John Pinches, a 50-ingot set, each ingot 48mm x 25mm in sterling silver, each weighing around 30 grammes Prooflike UNC in the large wooden display box with certificate, the certificate stuck to the lid. Comes with accompanying book.
Austria Medallic Show Thaler - 1683 Battle of Vienna 45mm diameter in silver, commemorating the Liberation of Vienna from Turkish siege, the defeat of the Turks and the relief of Vienna by Jahann III Sobieki of Poland. Obverse: An imperial double eagle brandishing a sword and sceptre atop a globe showing a map of Vienna. The sun rises above while crescent moon sinks below. Rev: The reverse has an 18 line legend describing how the Polish King John III Sobieski, with 20,000 troops, relieved the Turkish siege of Vienna in 1683 and drove them back to the Raab, and thereby freed Hungary. By leading the decisive Polish cavalry charge himself, Sobieski was acclaimed the hero of Christendom. UNC or near so and attractively toned, Cataloguers note: On researching this piece other examples were noted showing minor varieties in parts of the design, including the number of points around the sun and the date being shown as 1683 rather than MDCLXXXIII as shown here. We were able to find only three other examples all showing these minor differences, one being sold for $1600 hammer price in an internet auction.
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
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288a (Struck) Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SANCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, edge: SI FRACTUS ILLABATUR ORBIS IMPAUIDOS FERIENT RUINAE. GVF toned. Cataloguers Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee 1977 in 9 carat gold UNC in case: USA The Bicentennial Visit of Queen Elizabeth II 1976 51mm diameter in sterling silver, UNC in the box of issue with certificate: Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 44mm diameter in silver by John Pinches Prooflike UNC, boxed: Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 45mm diameter in silver (2) by the Birmingham Mint Prooflike UNC in the boxes of issue with certificates: The Right Honourable Margaret Thatcher MP 1979 Britain's First Lady Prime Minister in gilt silver, by The Birmingham Mint: 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 1990 50mm diameter in silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate: Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 Medal UNC on the Royal Mint wallet of issue: Belgium - Brussels Exposition 1958 26mm diameter in silver Prooflike UNC and toned, in white leatherette case
The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection' silver ingots by John Pinches (issued 1975) each piece 16mm x 10mm and around 1.5 grammes Silver Proofs in the box of issue with detailed information book
The Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and the Sea a 100-medal set by John Pinches in Sterling silver, Prooflike UNC, in 3 books, Volumes 1, 3 and 4, the majority of the others on the cards of issue, along with certificate for the set and an Evening Standard Newspaper Tribute to Lord Louis Mountbatten from September 1979
The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci a 50 medal set in silver by John Pinches 1975, each medal 51mm diameter and weighing 50-51 grammes, and depicting his most famous works, nFDC to FDC in the cabinet of issue with certificates
Silver Medals (54) by John Pinches mostly from the Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and the Sea, Crown-sized and 37-38 grammes each Lustrous and prooflike UNC, most in capsules
A small group in silver (7) Edward VIICoronation 1902 (3) 31mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issues EF and A/UNC (2), Death of Edward VII 1910 38mm diameter in silver by Fattorini (BHM 3983 not list in silver), Lustrous UNC with old collector's ticket, George VSilver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029 The Official Royal Mint issue, by P.Metcalfe (3) NEF toned, EF, and A/UNC, Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue by W.Goscombe JohnEimer 1925 Toned UNC, Note: only one example of the Fattorini medal is noted by Brown, this being a gold example in the Royal Collection
Coal Exchange Opened 1849 89mm diameter in bronze, issued by the Corporation of London, by B.Wyon. Obverse: Central portrait medallion of Victoria, surrounded by those of Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal NEW COAL EXCHANGE OPENED OCT 30th 1849 BY H.R.H PRINCE ALBERT ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA, Reverse: The interior of the Coal Exchange, heraldic devices on either side, , below, the City of London shield and motto THE RT.HONble SIR JMAES DUKE LORD MAYOR - JOHN WOOD ESQre CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE - JAMES B.BUNNING ESQre ARCHITECT, an attractive and impressive piece, UNC toned in the Corporation of London box, only 350 struck
The Churchill Centenary Medals 1974 by John Pinches 24 Crown-sized medals set in the collectors album as issued gold plated Sterling silver, each weighing around 26 grammes, Prooflike UNC, some with flecks of toning, in the John Pinches folder of issue
Linnean Society, the Darwin-Wallace Medal 1908 48mm diameter in bronze by F.Bowcher, Obverse Bust Left LINN:SOC:LOND: 1858-1908 DARWIN, Reverse Bust three-quarters facing LINN:SOC:LOND: 1858-1908 WALLACE AU , in John Pinches box (lid detached). Note: Alfred Wallace, a trained surveyor and architect, devoted himself to natural history, and originated, independently of Charles Darwin, the theory of natural selection. This medal commemorates the publication of their joint paper by the Linnean Society. A special meeting was held during which Wallace was presented with an example in gold.
The Churchill Centenary Medals 1974 by John Pinches 24 Crown-sized medals set in the collectors album as issued gold plated Sterling silver, each weighing around 26 grammes, Prooflike UNC in the John Pinches folder of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1817 The Official Royal Mint issues (3) UNC with a small scratch in the field, GEF, these boxed, one with the lid detached, and GEF unboxed, Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze by B.MacKennal Eimer 1922 EF once lightly cleaned now retoned, in the Royal Mint box of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 36mm diameter in silver by John Pinches Obverse: bust left, crowned, EDWARDVS VII REX ET IMPERATOR, Reverse: The shields of England, Scotland and Ireland, crowned, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF H.M KING EDWARD VII Lustrous UNC and attractively toned
Medallic First Day Covers (3) 1973 EEC Silver medal and stamps UNC on the envelope of issue, Royal Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips 1973 Silver medal and stamps UNC on the envelope of issue, State Visit of the Queen the USA 1976 for the Bicentenary of the USA Silver Medal and stamps, UNC on the envelope of issue, Day of the Concorde 1976 comprising medal and GB and Bahrain stamps UNC as issued in the card wallet, Crowns (2) 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof, 1981 Royal Wedding if Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proof both nFDC toning in the boxes of issue, Crowns (10) 1951 UNC boxed, 1953, 1965, 1972, 1977, 1980 (2), 1981 (3) EF to UNC some in slide cases, Medals (6) The Royal Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips 1973 45mm diameter 1.58 Troy oz. of Sterling silver UNC in a slide, Silver Jubilee Medals 1977 in base metal UNC (2), General Election 1974 45mm diameter in bronze UNC in a slide case, Death of the Duke of Windsor (Edward VIII) 1972 39mm diameter in silver Eimer 2124 UNC in a John Pinches box, English National Opera 1974 50mm diameter in gold plated silver Lustrous UNC and boxed
Kingsley Medal 60mm diameter in bronze by M.Vermeiren Obverse, head, right, CHARLES KINGSLEY BORN 1819 DIED 1875 after R.Belt, Reverse: Chester Arms CHESTER SOCIETY OF NATURAL SCIENCE, LITERATURE & ART. KINGSLEY MEMORIAL MEDAL, edge : PRESESENTED TO ROBERT RICHARD 1950, UNC boxed, Monague Rendall 1924 64mm diameter in bronze by F.BowcherEimer 1996, Obverse: Bust left, in academic robes, AET.LXII in field, MONTAGVE JOHN RENDALL INFORMATOR MCMXI-XXIV Reverse: a panoramic view of Winchester College. MANNERS MAKYTH MAN Exergue: MCMXXIV DOMUM DAY Toned UNC boxed
The Churchill Centenary Medals, 24 silver gilt Crown size medals by John Pinches (1973), with text, collection no. 5764, total weight around 616 grammes nFDC with some toning, in the presentation album
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, the official Royal Mint issue A/UNC in the box of issue, this faded, City of London 800 Years of Mayoralty 62mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint UNC toned in the box of issue with certificate, The Churchill medals a 4-piece set in bronze each 45mm diameter the obverses each with a different portrait, the reverse each with a different quote on a tablet UNC toned in the John Pinches box with certificates, Anglo-Portuguese Alliance 600th Anniversary 90mm diameter in bronze by Vasco Berardo toned UNC, boxed, Fantasy Medallic strike Una and the Lion 89mm diameter Lustrous UNC, boxed, Nickel Silver medals (2) Tintern Abbey undated 44mm diameter boxed UNC, Windsor Castle, St. Georges Chapel undated 44mm diameter boxed UNC, Windsor Castle, The Bull of Clarence 1982 in bronze 44mm diameter Lustrous UNC, boxed
Death of James Cook Discoverer of Australia a 2-medal set in silver undated (1979) by John Pinches total 77.7 grammes of silver UNC deeply toned in the John Pinches box with certificate
Peter Scott's British Birds a 35-medal set each 51mm diameter, weighing 66.2 grammes and in .925 silver by John Pinches nFDC in the cabinet of issue with certificates
The Kings and Queens of England by John Pinches (1970) a collection of 43 Silver Proof Crown-sized medals portraying each monarch. Housed in a large red presentation album nFDC-FDC some starting to tone
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, 24 silver gilt Crown size medals in an album with text, UNC and lustrous some with toning, with booklet
Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 a 3-medal set in silver 58mm diameter, 45mm diameter and 32mm diameter by John Pinches Eimer 2116a, 2116b and 2116c UNC in the dated box of issue, Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee 1977 Silver ingot/first day cover set with 4 stamps, UNC in the box of issue, Canada a 3-ingot set in silver 1976 MontrealOlympics each with Canadian stamp designs and weighing 16 grammes of .999 silver UNC in the box of issue with stamps, The New Millennium Group Silver Ingot One ounce of Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, along with a group of Medals, Tokens and fantasies includes some larger European modern bronze types (17) some EF to GEF, St Helena Crown 1978 Enamelled in four colours, fair workmanship, on a chain, boxed, Australia Broken Hill Co-Op Tokens One Loaf (36) 28mm diameter in aluminium UNC, Enamelled Shillings (3) 1887Jubilee Head (2), 1890, Enamelled Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head, fair workmanship, Penny 1891 VG, Threepence 1909 VG, Shilling 1826 set in a swivel mount Fine, gilded, and a locket made from a 1952 Halfpenny, along with letter from Central ScotlandPolice detailing the award of a Good Conduct medal and with the ribbon attached
The Royal Family Cameo Collection a 6-piece set in silver by John Pinches Medallists Ltd. Depicting the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward each on a oval cameo, the portrait without legend on the obverse, with their Royal Titles on the reverse, as well as the Assay marks. nFDC with a few light contact marks. Total weight 474.5 grammes of 22 carat gold, housed in a front-folding red box with oval blue felt inlay, Lustrous UNC, an attractive set
Coronations and Jubilees 1837-1953 a 7-medal set in silver by John Pinches comprising Victoria Coronation, Victoria Diamond Jubilee, Edward VII Coronation, George V Coronation, George V Silver Jubilee, Edward VIII Ascension, and George VI Coronation all struck in silver, Prooflike UNC and beautifully toned, in the original box of issue, no certificate, only 250 sets produced
Germany, Christ Being Baptised by St. John, 53mm diameter in silver : Obverse: Two figures, one being baptised, cross, Hebrew writing, bird: Mat.28.19.tanssetuffet sie im namen des unters undt des sohnes undt des h. geistes|Das|wem|ueber|sohn|Den soll ihr hore|ihre das ist gottes lamb|das der weil unde|tregt Joh:i|Mugebahret... Reverse, wer glaubt undt getaufft wirdt der wirdt fertig werden March.16.16, Gott vaterdurch die tauff|zum finde nimt mich auff|gott sohn mit seinem blut|macht mich gerecht und gut|gott h. geist zeucht ein|mein lehrer frost zu segen|bis aufs der erselteit|ich kom zur einigseit|Gal.3.26.27 Tit 3.5.6.7.|1.Pet.3.2.1 GVF
Linnean Society, the Darwin-Wallace Medal 1908 48mm diameter in bronze by F.Bowcher, Obverse Bust Left LINN:SOC:LOND: 1858-1908 DARWIN, Reverse Bust three-quarters facing LINN:SOC:LOND: 1858-1908 WALLACE GEF with a hairline scratch in the obverse field, in John Pinches box. Note: Alfred Wallace, a trained surveyor and architect, devote himself to natural history, and originated, independently of Charles Darwin, the theory of natural selection. This medal commemorates the publication of their joint paper by the Linnean Society. A special meeting was held during which Wallace was presented with an example in gold.
Queen Victoria, Visit to the City of London 1837 61mm diameter in bronze, by J.Barber, Eimer 1303, Obverse: Bust left crowned, Reverse: Victoria standing beneath a canopy, attended b y Britannia, is welcomed by the Lord Mayor: City Arms above, WELCOME. Exergue: IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTYS. VISIT. TO THE CITY OF. LONDON. NOVr 9TH 1837 THE. RIGHT. HONOR le JOHN. COWAN. LORD. MAYOR. About EF
Coronations and Jubilees 1837-1953 a 7-medal set in silver by John Pinches comprising Victoria Coronation, Victoria Diamond Jubilee, Edward VII Coronation, George V Coronation, George V Silver Jubilee, Edward VIII Ascension, and George VI Coronation all struck in silver, Prooflike UNC and toned, in the original box of issue, with certificate, number 119 of only 250 sets produced
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, 24 silver Crown size medals each around 25 grammes, in an album. nFDC with House of Commons letter, Great Britons Medallic First Day Covers 4 coin cover set, along with GB and world these including 1964 Tokyo Olympics 1000 Yen and a Spanish silver 5 pesetas (lot)
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, 24 silver gilt Crown size medals in an album with text. With an additional Medal of the 1941 Address to the US Congress UNC as issued
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, 24 silver gilt Crown size medals in an album with text. With an additional Medal of the 1941 Address to the US Congress UNC as issued
The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection' silver ingots by John Pinches (issued 1975) each piece 16mm x 5mm and around 1.5 grammes Silver Proofs in the box of issue with detailed information book
George IV - Regent of the United Kingdom 1811 Eimer 1015 GEF in white metal, in the folding box of issue, George VICoronation medal 1937 57mm diameter in silver, Matt Finish UNC, The John H.King medal Seedsmen by Royal Warrant to the King (2) White metal and Gilt, UNC boxed, Death of Edward VIII 1972 UNC in silver by John Pinches, boxed, Silver Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 1972 in Silver Matt finished, by John Pinches, UNC boxed with certificate, along with Tokens and Medals (6) a small and mixed group, and Farthing 1875H these in mixed grades
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 a 4-medal set in silver by John Pinches 38mm, 32mm, 29mm and 24mm diameters respectively nFDC and colourfully toned
FAO PopeJohn Paul II medal 1998, 50mm diameter by O.Rossi, 60 grammes of .925 silver Matt finish, Choice UNC in the blue FAO box of issue with certificate, FAO H.E.J.A Chissano, President of the Republic of Mozambique, undated, 50mm diameter by O.Rossi, 60 grammes of .925 silver Matt finish UNC in the FAO box of issue with certificate
Conquest of Everest 1978 in 9 carat gold by Museum Galleries along with Commemorative Medals in silver Charles Investiture Caernarvon 1969 4 piece set, Henry VIII 6 wives BBC Series, John Pinches 7 piece set Victoria YH to George VI featuring important royal events such as coronations and abdication of Edward VIII , Battle of London 1944, The New College Sundial Medal by Spink, Assay Office Specimens by Mayfair Coin Company, Wedding 1981 St Paul's Cathedral issue, Battle of Hastings 1066 - 1966 (2), Battle of Britain by The Royal Mint, Silver Jubilee 1977, UN Peace 1971 and 1972, and Apollo 15 most Unc - BU and cased as issued
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, set no.3278. 24 silver gilt Crown size medals each around 26 grammes, in an album with text. nFDC
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288b (cast, 49mm diameter with plain edge) Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SNCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, NEF, scratched and lightly tooled in the fields, Cataloguers Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
Set of three medals in a glass frame 55mm copper, Sir John Vanbrugh with Blenheim Palace reverse BLENHEIM in exergue Benj Wyon SC, Sir G. Gilbert Scott RA 1811 - 1878 reverse ART UNION OF LONDON over Edinburgh Cathedral EDINBURGH 1884 in exergue, Inigo Jones reverse with Banqueting House Whitehall 1616 all Unc
Death of John Bell, 1770, 35mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: family arms, (Wickford, Essex), an insect either side, IOHANNI BELL NATVRAE ET ANTIQVITATIS INDAGATORI, Reverse: a funerary urn on plinth, BHM 143. EF and with an attractive tone, the obverse with some surface marks
Medals (5) VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Medal official Royal Mint issue in bronze 77mm. (Eimer 1733) A/UNC, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 the official Royal Mint issue UNC with superb tone, Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 EF cleaned boxed, Leyton and District Eisteddford awarded ton R.REdburn Technical Drawing 1930 in silver A/UNC toned boxed, Officer of the Order of St. John EF boxed
PopeJohn Paul II Visit to Great Britain 1982 2 oz. of .925 silver nFDC boxed with certificate, Battle of Waterloo 175th Anniversary 63mm diameter in sterling silver FDC toned in the green box of issue with certificate, 2000 Millennium Bronze Medal 63mm diameter UNC in the green box of issue with certificate, 1977 Silver JubileeCommemorative Medals (2) UNC in the slide cases of issue, the Britannia Plate 139mm diameter the centre housing a Penny 1797 VF cleaned and retoned boxed as issued
USA recent medallic issues in base metal (5) JFK, Lyndon Johnson, WH Brett and USA Mint these large and impressive 45mm - 80 mm and UN crown sized all Unc to BU
Papal & Austrian Medals (4), 16th C issues, League against Turks 1571 by Rossi, Cardinal Granvella by G. Melon, John of Austria by G. Melon, Pope Julius II medal, rev. fortresas & ships. All bronze issues, cast or later struck. GVF. (4).
First World War Memorial Plaques (2) John Edward Bolton (K.I.A. 02 April 1917 aged 36, Pte. Worcs Regt.), Roy Grant Calder (3859, 1st/9th Bn., LondonRegiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles), died on 15 July 1916). GVF. (2).
France, Napoleon, Confederation of the Rhine 1806 by Andrieu 40mm. Portrait medal by Andrieu, bronze, 40mm., pierced. Republic 1848 medal by Montagny, 40mm. Wine Exposition, Bordeaux 1882 , by Massonnet, silvered bronze, 67mm., awarded to John Wilkinson, Coolalta. Generally GVF. (4).
V.A.D. Medical group of four: First World WarBritish War Medal (G.Ashberry V.A.D.) , 1939-45 Defence Medal, Jubilee Medal 1935, St JohnService Medal with bar (5634 L/Dis. Offr. G.Ashberry No.5 District S.J.A.B. 1927). Mounted as worn. GVF.
International Medical Congress, London 1881 by Wyon, bronze, 77mm., edge impressed "Presented with the thanks of the executive committee to John Alexander Brand Esqre. Comptroller of the City of London" (Eimer 1683). GVF.
St John Ambulance Association medals, badges and related items (40), includes some silver and some enamelled pieces. VF. Together with two ST. John "First Aid to the Injured" books dated 1921.
Austria Franz Josef I medal Vienna 1888 by Schwartz, gilt, 63mm diameter, EF in case, Germany Montague John Rendell medal by F.B. and R.G. bronze 63mm diameter in case EF
Germany President John F.Kennedy State Visit to Germany 1963 by the Bavarian State Mint, 3.48 grammes of .900 gold, Obverse conjoined busts left Kennedy with Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, Reverse Bird of Peace Prooflike UNC with a small toning area on the reverse
Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 35mm diameter in silver by John Pinches Ltd. Obverse Crowned and draped bust of Edward VIII left EDWARD. VIII. EDWARD VIII KING AND .EMPEROR, Reverse Crown on crossed sceptres on a Tudor Rose TO COMMEMORATE . THE . CORONATION OF H.M. KING . EDWARD . VIII MAY 12th 1937 UNC, the obverse with grey toning, Rare
Commemorative medals from 1700-1900 (24) includes Union of Scotland 1707 by J. Croker, silver (Eimer 425), Simon Bolivar Liberator 1846 by C. Voight, bronze, statues for Duke of Northumberland 1816, Duke of Rutland 1852 & Robert Burns 1880, John Bright medals (2), Dr Barnardo's Homes and Earls Court Wheel, together with other interesting medals. Generally VF or better.
The Churchill Centenary Medals 1974 by John Pinches 24 crown sized medals in set in the collectors album as issued in Silver Proof FDC in the album of issue
Buildings and Architecture (3) Completion of Birmingham Town Hall 1834, w/m., Destruction of Royal Exchange 1838, w/m., Sir John Soane 1834, bronze. AVF or better.
First World War related medals (6), British Red Cross Society Medal (2 - one in card box of issue), U.S.A. Pennsylvania National Guard Medal and Victory Medal, 1919 Peace medal, 1914-1918 Bombay medal. Together with a St John Ambulance Medal to Daisey Edwards 3534, in case. GVF.
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288a (Struck) Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SANCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, edge: SI FRACTUS ILLABATUR ORBIS IMPAUIDOS FERIENT RUINAE. EF with grey toning and some edge nicks, Cataloguers Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
Order of St. JohnService Medals (3) 1930, 1944 (both in silver) 1953 in silvered Cupro-nickel NEF to GEF, 1935-1936 St. Johns Ambulance Association in silver EF
John Lennon 1940 - 1980 crown sized gold medal by the Royal Mint and in their white presentation case with certificate, FDC. John Lennon was the founder member of the most famous and commercially successful rock band of all time The Beatles, still today 34 years after his death wherever in the world background music is playing it never seems long before the Beatles is heard
Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 (3) 35mm diameter in silver by John Pinches Ltd. Obverse Crowned and draped bust of Edward VIII left EDWARD VIII CROWNED 12th DAY OF MAY 1937, Reverse Crown on crossed sceptres on a Tudor Rose TO COMMEMORATE . THE . CORONATION OF H.M. KING . EDWARD . VIII MAY 12th 1937 Lustrous UNC, the second a similar medal in nickel-brass Lustrous UNC, and a third piece with similar design, 28.5mm diameter in silver, lustrous UNC
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, set no. 508. 24 silver gilt Crown size medals in an album with text. nFDC
Australia Commencement of Volunteer Movement 1856 33mm in bronze by J.Hogarth Obverse Young Head of Victoria left, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA Reverse Britannia seated left, holding wreath and trident, with ships and lighthouse on hill behind AUT BELLO ... VICTORIA . . AUT PACE, 1856 in exergue VF with some edge knocks Extremely rare with only 12 minted in bronze, as an indicator of its rarity, Dr John Chapman did not have an example of this medal in his life-time collection auctioned by Noble Numismatics, Sale 88B. This medal was ordered by General Edward Macarthur, elder brother of Sir William.
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, set no. 508. 24 silver gilt Crown size medals in an album with text. nFDC accompanied by a letter dated 1945 from Winston Churchill hand written on House of Commons notepaper along with the House of Commons envelope
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
The Churchill Centenary Medals 1974 by John Pinches 24 crown sized medals in set in the collectors album as issued in Silver Proof FDC in the album of issue
Order of St John, serving sister badge on bow, silvered metal & enamel. The St John Ambulance Association Competition "For the Grand Prior's Trophy" medals (2), 75mm. Bronze & silvered metal. EF. (3).
Concorde's Last Flight 2003 50mm diameter 2 ounces of .999 Silver Proof FDC in the case of issue, Annual History Commemorative 2003 5 ounces of .999 Silver in 'Antique' Matt Proof FDC in the case of issue with certificate, 200th Anniversary of Cook's Discovery of Australia by John Pinches undated (1970) a 2-piece set in silver gilt (.925) each weighing 39 grammes nFDC in the case of issue with certificate
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).
Royal Scottish Society of Arts Medal 1841, by A. Kirkwood, silver, 49mm, Obv. Athena, rev. engraved ".To John Love Banker Greenock for his description of a new planisphere for shewing altitude and azimuth read 25th April 1870 (No.4226) , The silver medal value three sovereigns1870" (Eimer 1350). Contact marks, VF.
Royal Artillery Institution, The Neville Walford Medal by John Pinches, silver, 50mm, Obv. female figure seated with field gun behind, rev. "Neville Lloyd Walford Royal Artillery1865-1901" within wreath. Rim engraved "Lieut B.H.B.Stockton, M.C. R.A. 1926". This medal was awarded triennially since 1905 for most valuable work in connection with foreign artillery. In case, EF.
Ireland, DublinInternational Exhibition 1865, bronze medal awarded to Thomas Brunker "For Services", 75mm, GVF. The Royal Dublin Society silver medal awarded to "1st Prize single harness, class 43,won by Mrs John McWalters for "Frith Manor Charity Horse Show 1909" Edge bruising otherwise VF. (2).
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 78mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1814 variant Obverse Victoria Veiled Head VICTORIA REGINA Reverse St.Peters Eaton Square The Rev.John Storrs EF with some contact marks
Peter Scott's British Birds a 35-medal set each 51mm diameter, weighing 66.2 grammes and in .925 silver by John Pinches nFDC in the cabinet of issue with certificates
Medals (15) 2005 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar in bronze, Battle of Waterloo 175th Anniversary 63mm diameter in Bronze, 1988 Spanish Armada 400th Anniversary 63mm diameter in bronze, Dhurva Mistry Millennium Medal 63mm in bronze, British Numismatic Society Centenary Medal 44mm diameter in Bronze, VictoriaGolden Jubilee Centenary 1987 Two ounces of .999 silver, Eurotunnel Celebration 1994 50mm diameter in Cupro-nickel, Singapore the Unfinished medallion 1984 in bronze, 21st Birthday of the Princess of Wales 1982 in cupro-nickel, Los AngelesOlympics 1984 in cupro-nickel, PopeJohn Paul II British Visit 1982 in cupro-nickel (2), Shakespeare Festival 1983 in cupro-nickel, Netherlands Rijks Museum 100 Years 1985 in bronze, plus an amateur gardening medal in base metal mostly UNC many in the cases of issue some with certificates
Anne, Union of England & Scotland 1707 by J Croker, silver 25mm. Victoria New Model Crown bimetal, Dessau's Calendar 1895 by R.E. Daish Edinburgh / John Shaw Stock & Share Dealer, Investiture Caernarvon Castle 1969, silvered metal. (4) in mixed grades VF-EF
The Churchill Centenary Medals 1974 by John Pinches 24 crown sized medals in set in the collectors album as issued in Silver Proof FDC in the album of issue, plus Silver Jubilee Medal 1977 30mm loop mounted at top
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 cast 51mm diameter in silver by G.Bower, Eimer 288 Obverse Bust right wearing a cap and clerically robed. GVIL.SANCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688 Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed depicting William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, Plain edged, EF
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, set no. 508. 24 silver gilt Crown size medals in an album with text. The medals FDC the album with some residue on the cover
Sir John Vanbrugh 1855 (undated) in copper 55mm by B.WyonEimer 1500, BHM 2572 Obv. Bust almost facing, draped, SIR JOHN VANBRUGH Rev. Façade of Vanbrugh's Blenheim Palace Ex.BLENHEIM edge ART-UNION OF LONDON 1855 UNC
John Napier inventor of Logarithms 1617, struck around 1847 by C.F.Carter in copper 45mm Eimer 97Obv. Bust Left draped, IOANNESNEPERUS DE MERCHISTON, Rev.INGENII FELICITER EXCULTI PRAEMIUM KEITHIANUM within a wreath, SOC: REG: EDIN: ADJUDICAVIT A/UNC
The Churchill Centenary Medals 1974 by John Pinches 24 crown sized medals in set in the collectors album as issued in Silver Proof FDC in the album of issue
President Kennedy Memorial Medals a cased set of 3 in 18 carat gold left facing bust of JFK 1917 - 1963 obverse, American Eagle flying forward reverse 1.125 oz, 0.562 oz, and 0.257 oz troy of 18 carat gold aFDC and cased by Johnson Mathey April 1965
President Kennedy Memorial Medals a cased set of 3 in 18 carat gold left facing bust of JFK 1917 - 1963 obverse, American Eagle flying forward reverse 1.125 oz, 0.562 oz, and 0.257 oz troy of 18 carat gold aFDC and cased by Johnson Mathey April 1965
1685 Official Coronation medal of Mary of Modena, Wife of James II, by John Roettier. Silver 34mm. Obv: Laureate bust of Mary facing right. Leg: MARIA . D . G . ANG . SCO . FR . ET . HI . REGINA. Rev: The queen seated. Legend: O . DEA . CERTE Eimer 274, 400 struck, Fine, Rare
Blackburn Free Library and Museum opened June 11th 1874, Art and General Exhibition 1874 John Pickop, Mayor 49mm diameter in copper UNC with a few darker toning spots
Chaucer and the Canterbury Tales a 36-medal set in silver by John Pinches (Medallists) Ltd. in an album the medals depicting Geoffrey Chaucer, Thomas a Becket, Henry II and a scene from each of the Canterbury Tales nFDC-FDC some with toning, in a brown album with certificate, the album with some damage
Churchill medals a 4-piece set struck in 24 carat gold on Sterling Silver by John Pinches (Medallists) Ltd. UNC boxed as issued with certificates, A Set of medals 51mm diameter and in silver by Peter Scott (15) all depicting British Birds UNC in capsules, as part of a group of 20th Century (25) mostly 1970s issues in the boxes of issue includes some silver items
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, set no. 799. 24 silver gilt Crown size medals in an album with text. EF.
Assorted Medals (6) including The English Numismatic Medal by W.Webster, Covent Garden, wm. John Fry & Sons Bicentenary Medal 1928, bronze. University of Bristol Prize Medal, silver. York Cathedral, by J Wiener, bronze. Met. Soc. Of Florists Medal for Heartsease 1834, Kearsney Bowling Club Bronze Medal in case. Generally EF
Inauguration of President John F.Kennedy January 20 1961 Obverse Bust facing left, JOHN F. KENNEDY, Reverse two burning torches and the American emblem. Above INAUGURATED PRESIDENT. Below WE SHALL PAY ANY PRICE, BEAR ANY BURDEN, MEET ANY HARDSHIP, SUPPORT ANY FRIEND, OPPOSE ANY FOE TO ASSURE THE SURVIVAL OF LIBERTY, JOHN F.KENNEDY JANUARY 20 1961 76mm diameter in base metal by Gilroy Roberts UNC
City and Guilds of London Institute, Technical Education bronze medal c.1890 by L.C.Wyon for Technical Examination. Rim engraved "Charles Roland Honiball Mechanical Engineering, 2nd Prize 1894". In John Pinches case of issue (Eimer 1764). EF.
The Royal Family Cameo Collection a 6-piece set in Gold by John Pinches Medallists Ltd. Depicting the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward each on a oval cameo, the portrait without legend on the obverse, with their Royal Titles on the reverse, as well as the Assay marks. nFDC with a few light contact marks. Total weight 474.5 grammes of 22 carat gold, housed in a front-folding red box with oval blue felt inlay, with accompanying booklet, impressive and rare certainly the first set we have seen
Group of four First World War to 1541 Sergeant Walter Skilbeck of YorkEast Riding Yeomanry, includes Service and War medals, Territorial Force Efficiency medal VF-EF, newspaper cuttings, history and photographs of the subject, plus soldier's pay book, along with a group of four Second World War to John Skilbeck, 8th (King's Royal Irish) Hussars later the Armoured Reconnaissance of the 7th Armoured Division. comprises France and Germany Stars, War and Service medals NEF, comes with history of the subject plus photographs, in glass frames so unsuitable for posting
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288b Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SNCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, edge: Plain. Very Fine. Cataloguers Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
A 1914 - Star Casualty group of three to Corporal John Frederick Smith, Royal Fusiliers, K.I.A. on 15 May 1915 and buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery. 1914-15 Star (1903 L.Cpl. J.Smith R.Fus), British War & Victory Medals (L-11903 Pte.J.F.Smith R.Fus). S
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