Liverpool Mechanics 1825 45mm, white metal LIVERPOOL MECHANICS INSTITUTE Minerva enthroned with Vulcan and Mercury, below ESTABLISHED JUNE VIII MDCCCXXV, rev MEMBER FOR LIFE NOT TRANSFERABLE, EF
First World War casualty group of three including Bravery in the Field with ribbons along with Death Plaque this still in the card box as issued awarded to 50809 Private Robert Smith 2/6th Rifle Brigade Liverpool. Private Smith fell at the Battle of Bapaume March 1918 under intensive shell fire and his body was never recovered he is commemorated in the Vis-En-Artois Memorial Cemetery Arras. The group comes with a large album of research including newspaper cuttings. Private Robert Smith was John Lennon of The Beatles Uncle there is also an extensive set of research on this aspect
Medals in White and Base Metal (22) The Great Exhibition 1851 51mm by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Prince Albert portrait, right, Reverse: View of the Exhibition buildings, BHM 2421, Good Fine with an edge bruise, The Scriptures Translated and Published 1841 44mm by J. Davis, Obverse: Bust of William Carey right, three-quarters facing, Reverse: 15-line inscription, BHM 2027, Eimer 1361, Good Fine, holed at the top, Rare, Thames Tunnel Opened 1843 49mm by J. Taylor, Obverse: Bust of Isambart Marc Brunel, left, Reverse: Interior of the Tunnel, BHM 2135, GVF with some contact marks, Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 45mm by J. Hinks, Obverse: Bust of the Duke of Wellington left, Reverse: BORN May 1st 1769 DIED Sep 14th 1852 in 4 lines within a wreath, BHM 2488, NEF/GVF with contact marks, Birmingham, Canon Street Baptist Meeting House, Centenary of the Baptist Church, 1837, 52mm by Davis, Birmingham, Obverse: View of the building with legend below, Reverse: 20-line inscription, unlisted by BHM, VF, bent, Launch of the SS Great Britain 1843 24mm, unsigned, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert, right, Reverse: Starboard view of the SS Great Britain, Legend in exergue below, BHM 2120, GVF with some contact marks, Birth of The Prince of Wales 1841 54mm diameter by Davis, Birmingham, Obverse: Conjoined busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Reverse: Scene of the infant Prince being cradled by Britannia, with attendants, NVF/VF with some blisters, Baptist Missionary Society Centenary 1892, 45mm diameter, unsigned, Obverse: The House at which the society was formed in 1792, Reverse: Vignettes of Africa, India, China and West Indies and the names CAREY, FULLER, MARSHMAN and WARD around, GVF holed at the top, Death of George III 1820 27mm in bronze, unsigned, BHM 1005, Good Fine, Coronation of William IV 1831 32mm in White Metal, BHM 1505 NEF, Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 39mm in White Metal by Allen & Moore, BHM 2480 NVF, Majority of Chares Philip, Viscount Royston, 1857 38mm in Pinchbeck, BHM 2600 NEF holed, Liverpool Fancy Fair 1872 32mm in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 2945, Good Fine, Rare, Oldham Industrial Exhibition 1883 39mm in White Metal by Hinton & Armistead, GVF, Opening of the Albert Edward Dock 1884 38mm in White Metal, unlisted by BHM, VF holed, Opening of the Hull, Barnsley & West Riding Junction Railway 1885 39mm in White Metal BHM 3195 VF holed, Opening of the Wear Valley Extension Railway 1885 38mm in White Metal, unlisted by BHM, NVF holed with suspension ring, The Rt. Hon. W. E. Gladstone 34mm in White Metal, by Lewis, Birmingham, Fine, holed for suspension, unlisted by BHM, Preston Guild Merchant 1922 32mm in White Metal, Eimer 1981, NVF holed for suspension, William Arthur Henry, Marquess of Titchfield 1914 37mm in White Metal by F.Bowcher, GVF, First World War Peace 1919 38mm in White Metal NEF pierced for suspension, along with Prize medal 'For Writing' Reward of Superior Merit 45mm in White Metal, undated, NEF with some scratches, in a part box
Election Medal 1816 Thomas Leyland 39mm in silver , unsigned, Obverse: Liver bird standing left, Reverse: Wm Rushton engraved in cartouche above text: ONE OF THE INDEPENDENT MINORITY 738 WHO VOTED FOR THOS. LEYLAND Esq AT THE LIVERPOOL ELECTION 1816 in 9 lines, 22.81 grammes, NEF with contact marks and hairlines, the obverse with pleasing and colourful tone
Medals and Tokens (14) Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 26mm in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue EF toned, Coronation of William IV 1831 28mm diameter in brass (2) Obverse: William IV and Queen Adelaide standing by an altar, Reverse: CROWNED WITH THEIR PEOPLES LOVE / GUARDED BY A NATIONS LOYALTY / HALLOWED BY / THEIR COUNTRIES BLESSING, BHM 1506, NVF and GVF, Coronation of William IV 1831 25mm in brass Obverse: Bare head right, Head of Queen Adelaide right BHM 1507, Good Fine, Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 47mm diameter in White Metal, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left.GEO. STEPHENSON ESQ. ENGINEER, Reverse: A viaduct with engines and trucks upon it, tall trees to left BRIDGE AT NEWTON, . In Exergue: LIVERPOOL & MANCHESTER / RAILWAY OPENED / SEPT. 15 1830, BHM 1459 Good Fine, Bruxelles Exposition 1897 38mm diameter in aluminium, Reverse: Calendar of 1897, NVF, Halfpennies 17th Century (2) London - Smithfield (West) Walter Willec, W.2885, Fine, Hampshire - Southampton, Corporation W.184 Fair, Halfpenny 18th Century Cheshire - Chester, undated, Plain edge, DH6, VF, Tokens 19th Century (3) Pennies (2) Birmingham Workhouse 1812 Fine, cleaned and retoned, Bristol & South Wales 1811 VG, Halfpenny Non-Local 1813 Pure Copper Preferable to Paper / Britannia TRADE & NAVIGATION, Fine, Bovril Token London & Paris undated, Fine, and Jeton Nuremberg 29mm in copper, undated Near Fine
Opening of Liverpool Collegiate Institution 1843 53mm diameter in White Metal by T. Ottley, Obverse: Façade of the college COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION LIVERPOOL, Exergue: ESTABLISHED M.DCCC.XLIII FR SOUND LEARNING & / RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, Reverse: Legend in 8 lines THE FOUNDATION STONE OF / THIS INSTITUTION WAS LAID BY / THE RIGHT HON le. LORD STANLEY M.P. / THE PATRON / OCTOBER 22nd. 1840 / IT WAS OPENED JANury 6TH 1843 / IN THE 6th YEAR OF THE REIGN OF / HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA / A bishop's mitre above, Arms of the college below, 49.71 grammes, BHM 2122, EF with some contact marks
Queen Victoria and related (12) Queen Victoria - Visit to the City of London 1837 62mm diameter in bronze by J. Barber after J.R.Lane, BHM 1772, , GEF, Queen Victoria - Visit to the City of London 1837 62mm diameter in White Metal by J. Barber after J.R.Lane BHM 1772, VF, Prince Albert Installed as Chancellor of Cambridge University 1847 49mm diameter in bronze by J. Davis/J. Peters, BHM 2257, VF with some surface dirt, Queen Victoria Visit to Birmingham 1858 56mm diameter in bronze by J. Moore, BHM 2613 NVF/VF with some contact marks and edge knocks, Recovery of the Prince of Wales From Typhoid 1872 58mm diameter in bronze by J.S & A.B. Wyon, BHM 2529 VF, Holborn Restaurant 1874 69mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, inscribed to H.W.Standen Esq.BHM 2989, VF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, BHM 3515 NEF holed, International Invention and Music Exhibition 1885 BHM 3198, in bronze, Good Fine/NVF with some spots, one removed from the obverse, International Exhibition, Liverpool 1886 51mm diameter in gilt bronze by Elkington & Co. GVF the reverse with some scratches, BHM 3216, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 77mm diameter unsigned, BHM 3583 VF with attempted piercing at the top of the obverse, Victorian Era Exhibition 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher, 29.13 grammes, BHM 3624, GEF the reverse with some surface marks, Death of Queen Victoria 1901 65mm diameter in bronze by C. Lauer, BHM 3689, NVF/GF with some contact marks
Medals a varied group (19) Saint George Medal undated, 52mm diameter in .800 silver, 71.51 grammes, EF, Sedgley Park Award medal, undated (1799), 42mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon, EF, British Army in the Netherlands 1815 41mm diameter in bronze by A.J.Depaulis and La Fitte, BHM 867 About EF with some verdigris spots, A Scottish Soldier 1815 41mm diameter in White Metal by E.J.Dubois, BHM 868 Good Fine with some blistering, Foundation and First Meeting of the British Archaeological Association 1843 35mm diameter in bronze by W.J.Taylor BHM 2106var., Reverse: Three shields, VF/GVF, The Chinese Junk Keying 1848 26mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2322, Fine, Death of Sir Robert Peel 1850 27mm diameter in Brass, unsigned, BHM 2399 Near Fine, Centenary of the Foundation of Sunday Schools 1880 44mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, BHM 3088, VF with some scratches, pierced for suspension, with suspension ring, Centenary of the Foundation of Sunday Schools 1880 44mm diameter in White Metal, by Ottley, Obverse: Bust of Robert Raikes left, Reverse: TRAIN UP A CHILD / IN THE WAY HE SHOULD GO / & WHEN HE IS OLD / HE WILL NOT DEPART / FROM IT, NVF holed for suspension, with suspension ring, unlisted by BHM, Italy - National Exhibition 1891, Palermo, 40mm diameter in bronze, Fine, Death of the Duke of Clarence 1892 24mm diameter in bronze, BHM 3429, NVF holed, The Opening of Broadbent's Delph Playground 1897 33mm diameter in bronze VF, unlisted by BHM, Millennium of the City of Winchester 45mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: City Arms, Reverse: A.D. 897 BEORNWULF / WICREEVE / AD 1897-8 / ALFRED BOWKER / MAYOR, GVF with some edge knocks, unlisted by BHM, Edinburgh University Prize Medal 52mm diameter in bronze, awarded to D.E. Cameron for Senior Mathematics 1897-98, EF, End of the First South African War 1900 45mm diameter in White Metal by Spink & Son. BHM 3680, Eimer 1851, VF, Opening of the Town Hall, Lancaster 1909 44mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: City Arms, GIVEN BY LORD ASHTON TO ROBERT WILSON MAYOR, EF, Coronation of George V 1911 52mm diameter by A.H.Darby, Silver Plated, matt finish, BHM 4028, EF, Dismantling of the Gigantic Wheel, Blackpool 1928, 32mm diameter in White Metal NVF, Liverpool and Manchester Railway 150th Anniversary 1979 46mm diameter in brass, EF with some dark toning in places
Medals 19th and 20th Century (9) York Minster Destroyed By Fire 1829 45mm diameter in White Metal by J.W & S. BHM 1362, NEF, Foundation of the Sailor's Home, Liverpool 1846 53mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 2249, Near Fine, pierced with suspension ring, some graffiti below the bust, Westminster Abbey undated (c.1841-1850) 61mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, BHM 2373, NEF with some spots on the reverse, The Great Exhibition 1851 in White Metal 39mm diameter by J. Taylor BHM 2458, NEF with some small edge nicks, listed as RRR by BHM, The Great Exhibition 1851 23mm diameter in bronze, by T.Pope & Co. BHM 2455, Good Fine with some contact marks, Opening of Plymouth Guild Hall 1874 39mm diameter in White Metal by L.D.Westcott, BHM 2999, VF with uneven surfaces, listed as rare by BHM, Opening of Manchester Town Hall 1877 45mm diameter in White Metal by J. Moore, BHM 3041, VF/GVF holed for suspension, Consecration of Truro Cathedral 1887 45mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 3351, GVF, Naval and Military Exhibition, Crystal Palace 1901 38mm diameter in Gilt White Metal, unsigned, GEF in the box of issue
Liverpool related (4) 700th Anniversary of the Foundation of Liverpool 1907 32mm diameter in silver by C.J.Allen, Eimer 1898, BHM 3952, 700th Anniversary of the Foundation of Liverpool 1907 64mm diameter in copper by C.J.Allen, grammes, Eimer 1898a, BHM 3952, UNC in the fitted case of issue, 700th Anniversary of the Foundation of Liverpool 1907 64mm diameter in gilt copper by C.J.Allen, Eimer 1898a, BHM 3952, UNC in a modern box, 800th Anniversary of Liverpool City Commemorative 2007 39mm diameter in cupro-nickel, A/UNC
Glasgow and Liverpool Steam Shipping Company (c.1830) 40mm diameter in white metal by Crawford, Obverse: Paddle steamer sailing to left, Reverse: CABIN in centre, GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY. 21.14 grammes, VF comes with incorrect presentation case
International Exhibition, Liverpool 1886 51mm diameter in silver by Elkington & Co, Manufactured by Messrs. Vaughton Ltd , Obverse: Crowned head of Queen Victoria left, legend in a wide border OPENED . BY . HER . MAJESTY . QVEEN . VICTORIA . MAY . 1886, Reverse: Female figure standing before a terrestrial globe and ships, Below: Arms of Liverpool between dolphins, INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF NAVIGATION. TRAVELLING . COMMERCE. &. MANUFACTURES . LIVERPOOL . 1886, BHM 3216, Eimer 1727, 58.72 grammes, EF toned, tooled in the fields, in the box of issue
Medals and Medalets (16) comprising Death of George I 1830 35mm in White Metal, by W. Bain, BHM 1372, Fine with some corrosion, Erection of the Wellington Statue at The Royal Exchange 1844, 44mm diameter in White Metal BHM 2193 NVF with some corrosion, 50th Anniversary of the Penny Post 1840-1890 Obverse: Veiled Head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: PRESENTED BY J.W. PALMER 281 STRAND LONDON, VF, Death of Queen Victoria 1901 39mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 3692, GVF, Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left, Reverse: Train crossing viaduct Exergue: Liverpool and Manchester railway opened Sept 15 1830 46mm diameter in white Metal, Fine, Celebration of the Railway Centenary Darlington 1825-1925 32mm in white metal old and modern trains either side, GVF holed for suspension, Medalets (8) Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV 1821 25mm in brass, Fine, Rt.Hon. George Canning M.P. 1827 26mm in brass, Fine, Frederick, Duke of York, Died Jan 5th 1827, 25mm in brass, Good Fine, Earl Grey 1830 By Trampling on Liberty I Lost the Reins Good Fine with some scratches, George IV Died June 26 1830 25mm in brass, Good Fine, cleaned, William IV and Queen AdelaideCoronation 1831 24mm in brass Fine, Duke of Wellington death 1852 25mm in brass Good Fine, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 25mm in brass Fine, Thomas Attwood, Founder of the Political Union, Parliamentary Reform 1832 41mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, BHM 1563, Good Fine, holed for suspension, along with Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Bird and Tree Day Prize medal 38mm in white metal VF
Liverpool Pitt Club and the Peace of Paris 1814 54mm diameter in silver by Thomas Wyon, Obverse: Bare head of William Pitt left, RT. HONBLE. WILLIAM PITT. LIVERPOOL PITT CLUB 1814., Reverse: Peace and Victory flying right, crowning Britannia who protects Commerce and Europe, Discord lies at her feet. BRITAIN VICTORIOUS . TYRANNY OVERTHROW. EUROPE PROTECTED . PEASCE RESTORED. Exergue: A rose, thistle, shamrock united by a single stem, BHM 837, listed as RRR by BHM, 63.31 grammes, Fine/Good Fine with some contact marks, scratches and edge nicks, in a presentation box
Liverpool Pitt Club 1814 54mm diameter in bronze, by T.Wyon Jnr after J.Nollekens, Obverse: Bust left RT. HONBLE. WILLIAM PITT LIVERPOOL PITT CLUB 1814, Reverse: peace and Victory flying right, crowning Britannia who protects Commerce and Europe, Discord lies at her feet, BRITAIN VICTORIOUS, TYRANNY OVERTHROWN, EUROPE PROTECTED . PEACE RESTORED, In Exergue a rose, thistle and shamrock united by a single stem, BHM 827, 64.21 grammes, GVF, rated RRR by BHM in bronze, along with True Blue Club Badge 1812, 40mm diameter in copper, by T.Wyon Jnr. Obverse: Female figures of Religion with cross and Justice with sword, holding royal crown over fasces. Scroll with moto and pole-axe STRONG BY UNION on a ribbon, 35.50 grammes, EF
LiverpoolShipwreck group of 8 medals to Captain Robert Capper, comprising Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society medals (2) in silver and gold, Spanish Life Saving Medals (one gold), a Lloyd's Medal for Saving Life, a Distinguished Service Cross, George V type, in silver, hallmarked, a Mercantile Marine medal, in bronze, RoyalNaval Reserve Decoration in silver, hallmarked, World War I 1914-1918 Medal. EF to GEF three with boxes. 'The Balmes' a cargo steamer of 3794 tons left Havana on 5/11/1913 bound for Cadiz and Barcelona, she had 103 passengers and 55 crew on board with a cargo of cotton and rum. A fire was discovered on board and an SOS was answered by Captain Capper of the 'Pannonia' which was bound for New York, arriving on the scene on Thursday, the day after the fire was discovered. The passengers were evacuated successfully. The ship then escorted the burning ship to Bermuda before resuming her journey to New York. During World War I, Captain Capper had been in command of S.S. Ausonia and was torpedoed 600 miles from the nearest port. 7 boats were launched, 5 survived the hazardous journey back to Liverpool. The DSC was awarded on 7/8/1918. Sold with numerous documemtation, copies of reports of the incident, including copies of the London Gazette and supplement reporting the award of the DSC
Mercantile MarineService Association Medal - Liverpool School Frigate H.M.S. Conway, The King's Medal 44mm diameter in 22 carat gold, 56.85 grammes, Obverse: George VMilitary Bust by B.Mackennal, Reverse: A wreath, HIS MAJESTY THE KING'S MEDAL within: MERCANTILE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION LIVERPOOL SCHOOL FRIGATE H.M.S. 'CONWAY', edge : WILLIAM RONALD HARLEY 1930, EF with some hairlines, in the original red fitted case
Franco-British Exhibition medal 1908 51mm diameter in 9 carat gold, by F. Bowcher, Obverse: A winged female figure of Peace encourages the alliance between Britain and France, seated facing one another, LONDON MDCCCCVIII, Reverse: A female figure standing right, her arm aloft, regards a plaque(with recipient's name J.CAMPBELL BROWN. D.Sc.L.L.D.) with exhibition buildings beyond FRANCO BRITISH EXHIBITION. 69.16 grammes, Eimer 1903b, BHM 3960, UNC with matt finish, in the P. Vaughton & Sons red box of issue. Cataloguers note: The exhibition was held on a newly-prepared site at White City, West London. Others to be held there and for which medals were awarded, include the Japan-British Exhibition in 1910, and the Anglo-American Exhibition in 1914. James Campbell Brown was born in Aberdeen. His father George Brown worked as a chemical manufacturer in London at Bow Common Alum Works. Brown was educated at the Old Aberdeen Gymnasium under Dr. Alexander Anderson, then at the Marischal College. In 1863 he joined the Royal College of Chemistry, London. He graduated with a BSc in 1867 and received a University scholarship leading to a doctorate in 1870. He taught Chemistry at Aberdeen and then went on to lecture at the Liverpool Royal Infirmary School of Medicine. He also taught at the School of Medicine in Liverpool. Campbell was involved in the creation of the University of Liverpool. He was also involved in water quality studies for the City of Liverpool Water Works. As a specialist also on forensic chemistry he was often called as an expert in court cases. He died in 1910, and after his death his book 'History of Chemistry From The Earliest Times' was published.
Medals (4) Thomason's Bronze Vase 1821 54mm diameter in bronze by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THE THOMASON METALLIC VASE 21 FEETIN CIRCUMFERENCE & 55 FEET 10 IN. IN HEIGHT, Reverse; Another view of the vase BEGUN IN THE 54TH YEAR OF KING GEORGE THE III AND COMPLETED IN THE FIRST YEAR OF GEORGE IV, 66.18 grammes, BHM 1176, VF with some contact marks and small spots, Thomason's Bronze Vase 1829 52mm diameter in white metal by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THOMASON'S METALLIC BRONZE VAZSE. PRECISELY THE SIZE OF THE MARBLE AT WARWICK CASTLE. Below: OCCUPIED 6 YEARS TO MODEL CAST AND SCULPTURE in three lines, Reverse: Another view of the vase 21 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE AND 5 FEET 10 IN. IN HEIGHT. Below: BRONZED IN DEVOTOXIDE in 1820, ACQUIRED A PER OXIDE IN 1820. 39.24 grammes, BHM 1359, Fine or better with a little blistering in places, Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 46mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left GEORGE STEPENSON ESQ. ENGINEER, Reverse: A viaduct with an engine and trucks upon it, tall trees to left. Above: BRIDGE AT NEWTON, In Exergue: LIVERPOOL & MANCHESTER RAILWAY OPENED 15th SEPT. 15 1830 Good Fine with some small blisters, holed at the top, Centenary of the Birth of George Stephenson 1881 45mm diameter in white metal by T.P. Chapman, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left: GEORGE STEPHENSON BORN JUNE 9th 1781 AT WYLAM. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. DIED AUG. 17 1848, Reverse: Stephenson's Rocket. Below: THE ROCKET 1830 GEORGE STEPHENSON CENTENARY MEDAL, 27.64 grammes, BHM 3097, Eimer 1681b, VF
Prize Medal - Liverpool Philatelic Society Presidents Prize April 1921 inscribed W.WOODBRIDGE GREAT BRITAIN LINE ENGRAVED, 39mm diameter in silver, hallmarked, EF
Prize Medals (6) 'Awarded For Reciting' a shield on a patterned background 11.85 grammes, in silver NVF, Liverpool Institute Bronze Medal 45mm diameter awarded to J.T. Scattergood 1907 for 2nd Time handicap GEF in the fitted case of issue, Cycling Medal 26mm diameter in bronze, undated and unawarded EF, Cycling Medal 26mm, undated and unawarded EF, both different and each with a suspension loop, Liederman Physical Culture School 31mm in bronze with scalloped edge A/UNC, The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing - Stage Branch, awarded to G.Donovan 5.3.49 VF with suspension loop
LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society Medal Fire Medal in silver awarded to John Darlington, for Gallant Service 6/12/1927, for saving two children in a house fire at 7 Monk Street, Birkenhead. Reference: Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society Annual Report January 1928 (pages 41,42 and 43) Good Fine, with numerous edge knocks, comes with a handwritten account of the incident, also with a note stating that the medal was purchased from the family of John Darlington, whose children used the disc to play Hopscotch. The suspension survived and has been reunited with the medal with a repair to the clasp
China - The Chinese Exhibition undated (1843) 45mm diameter in white metal by Thomas Halliday, Birmingham, BHM 2107. Obverse: CHUN AH-YOU OF THE CHINESE COLLECTIUON above bust of Ah-You three-quarters right in mandarin's robes and cap. Reverse: Legend in thirteen lines: THE CELEBRATED / CHINESE COLLECTION / [FROM HYDE PARK CORNER] / VISITED BY THE QUEEN / THE QUEEN DOWAGER AND / ALL THE ROYAL FAMILY / NOW EXHIBITING IN LIVERPOOL / "THERE IS NO EXHIBITION CAN COMPARE / "WITH IT IN ORIENTAL RANDEUR / "AND BEAUTIFUL ARRANGMENT" / THE TIMES! / AH YOU WILL ATTEND EACH / DAY AND EVENING. with 1848 inscribed below. 25.23 grammes, NEF and lustrous. The collection was formed by Nathan Dunn a Philadelphia-born China Trade merchant, and was first exhibited in the city in 1839. A report of the exhibition states: 'What increases the interest of the scene is a young Chinese, in full costume, who walks around the hall in full costume explaining the exhibits to the visitors in a most amiable manner that shows he is gratified in being useful'. No doubt this is Chun Ah-You, who accompanied the exhibition to London in 1841. The exhibition was initially exhibited in Hyde Park in a special pagoda, and was open to the public from April to June 1842. After some repairs to the lanterns which were now lit by gas, the exhibition re-opened in November 1843 until the end of the year. The collection then returned to the United States following Dunn's death in 1844, and later returned to England again in 1851 for the Great Exhibition. On 10 December 1851 Christie's auctioned 'The Celebrated Assemblage...collected by the late Nathan Dunn'
Medals (7) many with a naval theme, comprising Battle of Trafalgar - Nelson Memorial 1805 53mm diameter in bronze by T.Webb (Reverse after J.Flaxman) Obverse; Bust left, HOR. VICECOM. NELSON. OB PATRIAM PVGNANDO MORT. OCT XXI. MDCCCV, Reverse: Bellona advancing right, across the sea towards galleys, IPSE. BELLE. FVLMEM, Eimer 957, BHM 577, EF with some small tone spots, Lord Nelson's Flagship 'Foudroyant' 38mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Bust facing, uniformed, head three-quarters left, HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON, Exergue: BORN 29th SEPTEMBER 1758. DIED 21st OCTOBER 1805. Reverse: Ship at anchor without rigging, "FOUDROYANT" . LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP, Exergue: COMMENCED BUILDING 1789, LAUNCHED PLYMOUTH APRIL 1798. WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL JUNE 16th 1897. Eimer 1813, BHM 3613 VF, Liverpool Seamen's Friend Society undated 38mm diameter in bronze by Vaughton, Birmingham, Obverse: Bust of Nelson left, uniformed, LIVERPOOL SEAMEN'S FRIEND SOCIETY, Reverse: HMS Victory to the left FOR . THOSE . IN . PERIL ON . THE . SEA . Exergue FOUNDED 1820 UNC, nicely toned, Admiral Vernon 1739 (2) different types, the first in copper, Obverse: Full length figure of Vernon, holding baton and sword, ship and cannon behind, THE BRITISH GLORY REVIV'D BY ADMIRAL VERNON, Reverse: Six ships in Portobello harbour, HE . TOOK . PORTOBELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY . Exergue NOV 22 1739, MI 538/19, unlisted by Eimer Fine, the second in bell metal, Obverse: Full; length figure of Vernon left anchor and cannon behind THE BRITISH GLORY REVIV'D BY ADMIRAL VERNON (reversed N's in legend) Reverse: Six ships in Portobello harbour, HE TOOK PORTOBELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY, Exergue: NOV 22 1739 (reversed N) Good Fine or better, France (2) Surrender of Napoleon 1815 41mm diameter in bronze, by Brenet. Obverse: Bust right, uniformed, NAPOLEON EMP. ET ROI. Reverse: Napoleon seated to right, writing and facing a draped angel. In Exergue: XVIII. OCTOBRE MDCCCXV JUSQU'A SA MORT, VF, Burial of Charles Ferdinand, Duke of Berry at St. Denis, by Caqué, Dieudonné and de Puymaurin Obverse: Bust left CAROLVS · FERDINANDVS · DVX · BITVRIGVM · INFANDO · SCELERE · SVBLATVS · XIII · FEBR · MDCCCXX, , Reverse: Religion, holding cross, and France, holding shield, standing grieving over a crowned casket set on leonine supporters and surrounded with arms; Religion in process of placing laurel branch on casket; SACRA · IN · FVNERE · DVCIS · BITVRIGVM · PERACTA Exergue: IN ·S ·DYONISII ·BASILICA/XIV · MART · MDCCCXX in two lines, DIEUDONNÉ F. below.63.82 grammes, EF
LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society 1839 38mm diameter in bronze, by R.C. Oldfield Ltd, Edge: FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE AT NORTHWICH 13th OCT 1913 UNC boxed, and Prize Medal British Federation of B.M.& G , the reverse inscribed BOLTON B.M.G. CLUB WNRS BAND CONTEST A. 1938 G.WELSH EF boxed
Badges and Prize Medals a varied group (11) Manchester and Liverpool Agricultural Society, to James Cornes 1864, Crown sized EF with white tone, in a lunette style holder, by Ottleys Medallists, Birmingham. Treaty of Versailles Meal 1919 50mm diameter in bronze, by Elkington, VF. Co-Operative Wholesale Society - Fire BrigadeLong Service 1933 in silver awarded to Fireman A. Kerruish, EF with an edge bruise, boxed. Masonic Medal Manchester Unity 1810 - 1910 in gilt silver, enamelled, GVF boxed. Masonic Pin Badge 'Justice Through Philanthropy' W.R Cotterel-Jones 12-6-69 Gavenny Lodge 8663 in gilt silver, enamelled GVF. Masonic Pin Badge Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, with 1st Deg 9.8.29 bar and 2nd Deg. 24.9.37 bar, enamelled badge on the ribbon GVF. Masonic - East Lancashire Masonic Benevolent Institution Incorporated enamelled VF. USDAW Union 30 Years badge in silver enamelled, awarded to A.Kerruish 1949, George VSilver Jubilee Pin badge, 1935 enamelled, VF, Prize Medals (2) Spring 1934 Senior Rounder and Summer 1934 Senior Rounder both EF boxed
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with 4 clasps, Elandslaagte, Orange Free State, Transvaal and Laing's Nek, awarded to 287 Tpr: H. Cullingworth, Natal M.R. EF with some hairlines, comes with copy of entitlement to the medal and a copied account of a demonstration against an enemy-held hill on the Modder Spruit side of Ladysmith known as Tinta 'Nyoni. The force, led by General White consisted of 5th Lancers, 19th Hussars, I.L.H, Natal M.R., 42nd and 53rd Batteries R.G.A., 1st LiverpoolRegiment, 1st Devons, 1st Gloucestershires and 2nd Kings Royal Rifles, a total of 5300 officers and men. The Force proceed along the Newcastle Road for about 6 miles, when they came under fire from their left at 0700 hrs. Their action was prompt and at 0800 a discharge of musketry rose and fell among the extended line of troopers, as the infantry had come up to Rietfontein. The British were soon shelling the enemy opposition, and one extremely accurate shell burst full upon one of the Boer pieces. The Natal Mounted Rifles. were ordered by Sir George White across from his right and sent in front of his left flank. The colonial riflemen used all of their skills to remove all of the danger and the object accomplished, 114 casualties were suffered. No Natal M.R were killed, and only three wounded including Trooper H. Cullingworth.
William Roscoe - Centenary of His Birth 1853 47mm diameter in bronze, by Allen & Moore BHM 2515 Obverse: Bust left , ROSCOE, Reverse: CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH - DAY OF ROSCOE. LIVERPOOL MARCH VIII . MDCCCLIII within a wreath, NEF
Liverpool and Manchester Railway Opened 1830 (2) the first 46mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Eimer 1224, BHM 1459, Obverse: Bust left GEO. STEPHENSON ESQ. ENGINEER, Reverse train crossing viaduct in a landscape, BRIDGE AT NEWTON., In Exergue: LIVERPOOL & MANCHESTER RAILWAY OPENED SEPT. 15 1830 GVF/NEF, the second, similar, in white metal, NVF/VF with some contact marks
Medals (9) 19th and early 20th Century mostly in copper or bronze, includes Winchester Cathedral (c.1855) 59mm diameter in Eimer 1507 Obverse: Exterior of the cathedral, Reverse: Interior of the cathedral, EF, Liverpool Seamens Friend Society, founded 1820 by Vaughton & Sones GEF with traces of lustre, William Shakespeare laudatory medal 1842 by H.H. Young and W.J. Taylor NEF, Nelson's flagship the Foudroyant 37mm diameter in copper NEF with traces of lustre, Sunday School Centenary 1885 Thomas Charles 44mm diameter, in bronze, Reverse: 8-line inscription in Welsh, Eimer 1713 VF holed, Kings and Queens of England - Edward III (2) by J. Dassier EF and NEF the second with some surface porosity, Save The Victory Fund (c.1923) Reverse: Copper Taken From H.M.S. Victory 1923 within a wreath GVF, VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter in brass? Obverse Veiled head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: Crowned Royal Arms, with VICTORIA QUEEN AND EDMPRESS below, ISRAEL KNOWLES CHAIRMAN 1837 1887 INCE JUBILEE CELEBRATION VF/GVF
Medals (2) a pair awarded to Dr. Lionel P. Shadbolt comprising a fob-pendant style 9 carat gold inscribed 'FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE' , the back inscribed 'PRESENTED TO Dr. LIONEL P. SHADBOLT by the PASSENDGERS OF THE 3PM Boat LIVERPOOL TO EASTHAM 21st Sept 1902 and hallmarked below NEF, with LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society Medal 38mm diameter, 3rd type in silver, edge inscribed 'DR. LIONEL P. SHADBOLT FOR RESCUING A WOULD BE SUICIDE FROM THE RIVER NEAR THE LANDING STAGE 21st SEPT. 1902 GEF both boxed
LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society 1894 'FOR BRAVERY AND SAVING LIFE', 39mm diameter in Bronze, General medal type 3, awarded to Charles McKinley for Gallant Service, GEF
Simon de Passe Counters or Gambling Counters in silver (2) Henry III and Edward II each depicting a half length portrait of the monarch, with details of the monarch's reign, and with coat of arms on the reverse also incuse, both designs incuse, pleasing VF, Medal, Treaty of Ryswick - Fortunes of Prince James 1697 25mm diameter by N.Roettier, Obverse: Bust left, IAC: WALLIAE PRINCEPS, Reverse: Dove with olive branch fly above a calm sea, MANSVRAE N. VNTIA PACIS: with date in exergue, Eimer 377 NVF with some pitting, Medal The Great War - LiverpoolVictoria Legal Friendly Society 20mm, diameter in 9 carat gold, 2.32 grammes, presented to L.E.Milton Good Fine with loop mount at the top, Guinea Weight James I, Obverse: Bust right half length.I.R..MA.BRI. Reverse: Crowned XXI S in two lines Good Fine, Pennies (2) Edward I with much of the legend worn, Henry III Long Cross, London Mint moneyer Nicole Fine, heavily die-clashed
Election Medal 1816 Thomas Leyland 39mm diameter in silver by T.Halliday, named to T.J.Oates, Obverse: A Liverbird on seashore, withy boats at sea in the distance. LIVERPOOL BE FREE. Reverse: T.J.Oates engraved in cartouche above text: ONE OF THE INDEPENDENT MINORITY 738 WHO VOTED FOR THOS. LEYLAND Esq AT THE LIVERPOOL ELECTION 1816 VF with some surface marks, holed at the top, comes with copies of an article from the Evening Express September 10 1950. also with a copy of two pages from 'Memorials of Liverpool' compliments of Central Libraries, Liverpool
Russia Medals (2) 1941-1945 in bronze, 1918-1968 50 Years of Soviet Armed Forces, an A.R.P cap badge, an award badge to Mr.J.Tidswell Simister Becontree Sunday F.Lg Loyal Service 1954, and pin badges (9) includes Liverpool Member Association Teachers of Dancing to J.Tidswell this enamelled and in silver in mixed condition
Battle of Blenheim 1704 34mm diameter in bronze by J.Croker Eimer 409 Obverse: Bust left draped, ANNA. D:G.MAG.BR FR.ET.HIB;REG with I.C below bust, Reverse: Britannia seated upon a globe, right with Victory in her hand, regards a captive seated on military trophies. DE.GALL: ET.BAV:AD.BLENHEIM, in Exergue: CAPT.ET.CAES.XXXM. SIGN.RELAT. CLXIII. MDCCIV., along with Centenary of the Birthday of Roscoe 1853, Mayor of Liverpool, March 8, 1853 47mm diameter in bronze by Allen and Moore, Obverse: Bust left ROSCOE, Mayer, Liverpool Direxit below. Reverse CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH-DAY OF ROSCOE. LIVERPOOL. MARCH VIII. MDCCCLIII in 8 lines within a wreath VF once cleaned
19th and 20th Century in bronze (9) Duke of Wellington - Chancellor of Oxford University 1834 Eimer 1273 by T.Webb VF, Earl of Eldon, Lord Chancellor 1827 Eimer 1197 by C.Voigt, NEF, Lord Nelsons Flagship 'The Fourdroyant' 1897 37mm diameter, struck from copper of the vessel after breaking up, GVF, St. George's Hall Liverpool Opening 1854 44mm diameter by J.Mayer/Allen & Moore, A/UNC, Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Visit to Cardiff 1907 - The Queen Alexandra Dock (2) VF cleaned and EF, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter by Heaton GEF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 39mm diameter, by the Heaton Mint EF holed, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm in bronze the original Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817 VF with some heavier edge knocks
Shipping related (4) Thos. & Brocklebank Ltd. Liverpool S.S.'Makalla' 24th August 1940 Sunk by Enemy Action, Reverse enamelled blue and white halves flag 32mm diameter in silver GVF boxed, Chichester Training Ship - Prize medal presented to Henry Bynon for Special Good Conduct while on board the ship, undated, by W.J.Taylor, London, Medal 1915 Presented to HMS Natal from the people of Natal 25mm diameter in silver, unnamed, US Frigate Constellation 1797 32mm diameter in bronze, undated GVF
Prize Medals in silver (2) RoyalManchester, Liverpool and North Lancashire Agricultural Society, awarded to Moore, Murton & Varley, for Improvements in bearings of Wringer Washing Machines, Exhibited at Manchester 1887, by Elkington and Co. EF boxed, Royal Standard Benefit Society 1828 Presented to Jas Cox 'As a Token of Respect For His Services to the Society' EF with suspension loop and blue ribbon, EF boxed
Brunel, Thames Tunnel Completed 1842 Eimer 1372 42mm diameter in White Metal, by W.J.Taylor, EF, Laying of foundation stone at St. Georges Hall, Liverpool 1854 by Allen & Moore, 44mm diameter in bronze, EF, Manchester Exhibition of Art Treasures 1857 by Pinches, bronze, 41mm. EF.
Liverpool Fancy Fair medals for Northern & Southern Hospitals 1849, (2), another 1872, Opening of asylum for deaf & dumb, Margate 1875, Unveiling of Statue of Sister Dora, Walsall 1886. Florence Nightingale CrimeaWar 1855, all struck in white metal (6). Together with a Toogood & Sons medal for excellence, silver plated in case. (7).
Life Saving Medals (2) for the wreck of S.S. Douro 1887, loaded with Sovereign's and diamonds. Sea Gallantry Medal, Board of Trade "Humanity" medal for Saving Life at Sea, silver, 58mm., Victorian issue. Edge engraved "William Turnbull, wreck of the S.S. "Douro" on the 20th November 1887. Edge knock otherwise VF. LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society's Marine Medal, silver. Edge engraved "Capt. Wm. Turnbull S.S. Brackley for the rescue of survivors of crew of S.S."Douro".GVF. (2). The Douro ship has numismatic fame owing to the Sovereign hoard which in recent years was recovered and offered at auction
British Medals (10) including Lusitania 1915 in damaged box, Horticultural (4), Elizabeth I cast & Oliver Cromwell by Dassier cast, Bakers Assoc., City of Liverpool 1931, bronze and Jubilee 1935 silver. EF
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