GB and World Medals (14) comprising GB (10) Visit of Napoleon III to England 1855 42mm in White Metal by Pinches, Obverse: French Eagle supporting medallions with portraits of Queen Victoria and Napoleon III, sprays of roses, thistles and shamrocks around, WELCOME TO ENGLAND, Reverse: Crossed flags of France and England behind fasces, TO COMMEMORATE THE VISITOF THEIR IMPERIAL MAJESTIESTHE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS OF FRANCE APRIL 1855, BHM 2564, GVF, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 36mm in bronze by Pinches, Obverse: Bust left, Laureate, Veiled and crowned, QUEEN VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE 20th JUNE Reverse: JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN 1887, BHM 3276, NEF with a thin scratch on the obverse, The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm in White metal by W.J. Taylor, Obverse : Bare head of Prince Albert left H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, Below: STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters GREAT EXHIBITIONS OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS LONDON, BHM 2459, GVF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left, diademed and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS, Reverse: Royal Coat of Arms above inscription within a wreath TO COMMEMORATE / THE SIXTIETH YEAR / OF THE REIGN / OF H.M. QUEEN / VICTORIA / 1897, BHM 3591, Good Fine/VF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 51mm in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, for Spink & Son, London, Obverse: Crowned, Laureate and Veiled draped bust of the Queen, left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITT : REGINA : F:D: IND : IMP : IN . COMMEM . AN . REG . SEXAGESMI MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Royal Coat of Ams within a circle of shields inscribed with the names of the members of the Royal Family, THE ROYAL FAMILY BHM 3512, VF pierced for suspension, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 40mm in White Metal by Joseph Carter, Obverse: Busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra left, conjoined, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Crowned Royal Arms within wreath CORONATION AUGUST 9TH 1902, About EF pierced for suspension, Duke and Duchess of Portland 1914, 25th WeddingAnniversary and 21st birthday of their eldest son , William Arthur Henry Marquis of Titchfield. 37mm diameter in bronze, by F.Bowcher, BHM 4109, VF. Note William Arthur Henry Marquis of Titchfield later became a Conservative MP and achieved posts in the governments of Stanley Baldwin and Ramsey MacDonald, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 45mm in bronze by Turner & Simpson VF with some scratches in the obverse field, Safe Return of the SS Great Britain 1970 39mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Ship sailing right, THE GREAT BRITAIN 8-line inscription, Reverse: TO COMMEMORATE THE SAFE RETURN OF THE S.S. GREAT BRITAIN / TO BRISTOL ON 19TH JULY 1970, About EF with some lustre, Prize medal - The Yorkshire Society For The Jubilee Show of Stock, Poultry, Roots, undated, unawarded, 24.26 grammes of Sterling Silver, EF boxed World (4) Italy (2) Wedding of Umberto and Margherita of Savoy 1868 43mm in White metal, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, UMBERTO E MARHERITA DI SAVOIA, Reverse: AMORE PENETRO IL DESIO D'ITALIA FIRENZE ESULTA XXX APRILE MDCCCLVIII within a wreath, Good Fine, Firenze Chamber of Commerce & Arts Silver Medal (c.1890), undated by Gorie Sansoni, 37mm in silver, 25.11 grammes, Fine, Israel - Hebrew University of Jerusalem 1975, 59mm diameter in bronze, UNC, Poland Ocean Lines Bathory - First Transatlantic Crossing April-May 1969, 60mm diameter in base metal, UNC in the red case of issue
Tokens, Medals and World coins a mixed group (28) comprising Penny 18th CenturyMiddlesex 1794 Young's, St. Paul's/Star and Garter, DH39 NEF, Halfpenny19th CenturyLiverpool B.Hyams, undated (c.1843), Tokens 19th Century Twopence and Pennies (9) Norwich, Bilston, Halesowen, Birmingham, Stafford, Flint, Dudley & Birmingham and British Copper Company types, Countermarked Tokens (4) Bradford Workhouse (2), J.Clark, London and Lloyds Weekly Newspaper, Farthings 18th Century Warwickshire 1792 John Howard DH481a, Farthings 19th Century Middlesex 1823 Isaac Earlysman Sparrow, Middlesex 1826 Sparrow, Nail Merchant, Sentimental Token by J. Kirk 1773 D. Garrick, Medal 1757 Battle of Lissa /Rosbach 28mm in bronze, in mixed grades Fair to Good Fine unless stated, World Coins (4) Belgium Two Francs 1856 Medallic Coinage - 25th Anniversary of Independence X#6.1 VF scarce, Swiss Cantons - Geneva One Sol 1788 VG, German States - Brandenburg-Bayreuth One Kreuzer 1714 IAP Fine, Brazil 40 Reis countermarked issue KM#446 undated (1835) host date 1832, World Tokens and Medals (3) Italian Colony of Ramallo 1897 GVF, Italy Prize medal Milan Trade Fair 1929, 35mm diameter in bronze VF, Germany - Third Reich Tinnie Badge 1934 with pin back, holed, Weights (2) Apothecaries Weight Two Drachms 3ij, undated VF, USA Two Scruples, signed J.L.B. undated, Fine
Prize Medal 1924 Royal Tournament - Tug of War 130 Stone, Royal Navy, R.N.B.P. Portsmouth to A.B.T. Maguire 32mm diameter in silver, 15.63 grammes, EF boxed, along with Modern Medals (5) The Safe Return of The SS Great Britain to Bristol 19th July 1970 39mm diameter in silver, 32.20 grammes, GEF, Kings and Queens - William Iundated (c.1970) 44mm diameter in silver by M.Rizzello, 40.82 grammes, Prooflike UNC with some toning, English Ships Attack The Spanish Armada undated (c.1971) 45mm diameter in silver, Lustrous UNC, Captain James Cook 200th Anniversary of his Death 1979, 44mm diameter in gilt silver by G.A.Holman/Pinches, 38.69 grammes, UNC and lustrous with some tone spots, Admiral Nelson, Victor of Trafalgar, 45mm diameter in silver 37.62 grammes, prooflike UNC with minor toning in places, total weight over 205 grammes
Medals 19th Century (9) Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 64mm diameter in White Metal, BHM 1810 by J. Davis, Fine with some corrosion, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 45mm diameter in White metal by T.Halliday BHM 1822, NVF with some spots, holed for suspension, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 35mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 1842, Eimer 1313, GVF holed for suspension, Marriage of Queen Victoria 1840 42mm diameter in White Metal by W.J.Taylor, BHM 1918, GVF and lustrous with some edge nicks, Marriage of The Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 42mm diameter in White Metal by Pinches, BHM 2626, VF, Marriage of The Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 54mm diameter in White Metal by J. Hinks, Birmingham, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, Reverse: MARRIED 25th JAN 1858, a flaming torch below, a wreath and shields below, unlisted by BHM or Eimer, NVF with some spots and contact marks, International Exhibition of Fine Arts 1873 70mm diameter in gilt White metal by G.T.Morgan after J. Gamble, BHM 2964, NEF, Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 45mm diameter in White Metal by EW.O.Lewis, BHM 3257, Fine with uneven surfaces and some edge bruises, holed for suspension, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher for Spink & Son, BHM 3512, NVF/VF
Medals 19th Century (9) York Minster - Choir of York Minster Destroyed By Fire 1829 45mm diameter in White Metal by Barbar, Cattle & North, BHM 1361, Good Fine with some areas of corrosion, Visit of Queen Victoria to the City of London 1837 50mm diameter a restrike in bronze, as BHM 1775,EF lacquered, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 65mm diameter in White Metal by Davis, BHM 1807, VF, possibly once gilded, Marriage of Prince Albert 1840 27mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, BHM 1947, GVF/VF with some contact marks, Birth of the Prince of Wales 1841 45mm diameter in White Metal by T.Halliday, BHM 1992, Lustrous EF with a small edge nick, Prince Albert Installed As Chancellor of Cambridge University, 44mm diameter in White metal , unsigned, EF with some small spots, Centenary of the Birth of George Stephenson 1881, 45mm diameter in White Metal by T.P.Chapman, VF with some corrosion, holed for suspension, International Health Exhibition 1884 45mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon/J. Pinches, BHM 3175, Eimer 1704, EF/AU the obverse with a small verdigris spot, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 64mm diameter in White Metal by N. McPhail after N. Paton, BHM 3260, NEF, listed as RR by BHM
Transport, a group of three to J.C. Kerkham Transport Medal 1899-1902 with China 1900 clasp (to J.C. Kerkham), British War Medal (to Lt.Commr. J.C.Kerkham R.N.R.) and RoyalNaval Reserve Decoration George V, this with hallmarks for London, 1916, first two GVF cleaned, last about EF, on a mounting bar for wearing. The Transport medal was the last of the medals associated with the major conflicts of the 19th Century , and was awarded to officers of the merchant vessels used to carry troops and supplies to the wars in China and South Africa. The medal was discontinued on 4/8/2014 on the outbreak of World War I. Only 322 medals were awarded with the China clasp
GB and World Tokens (22) a varied group as follows: Australia Penny Tokens (2) 1855 E.De Carle & Co. Melbourne, Victoria KM#Tn55 Good Fine, undated (1849) Annan, Smith & Co Melbourne, Victoria, No H&S on rock, KM#Tn16.2 Good Fine, New Zealand Penny Token undated S.Hague Smith Auckland, KM#Tn63 VG, GB SussexHalfpenny 1668 Thomas Godleman W48 Fair, Sussex - ChichesterShilling Token 1811 Davis 9 Fine, gilded, Halfpenny 19th CenturyWarwickshire - Wilkinson 1791 DH352 Fine, Halfpenny 18th CenturyMiddlesex Political and Social Series 1795 DH1018, Fine/Near Fine, Canada (6) New Brunswick Penny 1843 Near Fine/Fine, New Brunswick Halfpenny 1843 Fine, pitted, Quebec Halfpenny Bank Token 'Un Sou' 1852 NVF, Nova Scotia Halfpenny Token 1832 VG, Nova Scotia Halfpenny 1815 SUCESS TO NAVIGATION & TRADE Fine, Upper Canada - Bank of Upper Canada Penny 1857 Good Fine, Countermarked (2) Lloyds Weekly Newspaper Threepence (2) the first on a host coin Ireland Penny George III, the second on a GB Halfpenny 1807 both with countermark Fine, host coins both Poor, USA Cent - Hard Times Token 1837 Henry Anderson Boot and Shoe Store , Chatham Square, New York, VF and pleasing, Sixpence Token undated, IOSEPH ISAACS, FRUIT SALESMAN, SPITALFIELDS Fine, GB Model Penny Joseph Moore Bimetallic VG holed, Farthing Token 1897 BOVRIL - Souvenir of the Longest Reign, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, VF, Berry's Tea Warehouse, Chichester 'EIGHT OF THESE WILL BUY AN OZ OF TEA' Fine, holed, Brass weight undated, with 1 . 7 on either side, Fine, Ancient - Kings of Syria, Selukid bronze Ae4 VG, Medals (2) Preliminaries of Peace between Great Britain and France 1801 25mm diameter in bronze, BHM 514 Fine, South Africa International Exhibition 1877 Prize Medal awarded to S.Allcock Coy Redditch 39mm diameter in bronze EF
Medals 19th Century issues in White Metal (4) Royal Exchange, London 1844 60mm diameter by J.Davis GEF and lustrous. Marriage of Albert, Edward Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark 1863, Obverse; Bust of the King right, Reverse: Bust of the Princess Alexandra, left, 38mm diameter by W.Christesen GVF with an edge knock. Marriage of Edward Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark 1863, 32mm diameter Obverse: Conjoined busts left, Reverse: tilted shields, overlapping, EF. Tercentenary of the First English Bible 1535-1835 by Myles Coverdale, Bishop of Exeter, Eimer 1283, by J.Davis EF pierced for suspension
Medals and Tokens a mixed group (140) includes some Russian themed, 1991 250th Anniversary of the Novo Arkhangelsk One ounce of .900 silver 40mm diameter The Capital of the Russian America UNC, as part of a group of Russia Medals and Tokens (18) Explorers 300 Years Anniversary a set of six medals 38.5mm diameter UNC toned, Russian World War II Monuments (5) in golden alloy EF, Russia Subway tokens (6) a mixed group EF to GEF, along with a mixed group of Russia Medals (5) Alexander III Coronation 1883, Silver Medal, by S Vazhenin and A Griliches, conjoined heads of Alexander III and Maria Feodorovna right, rev imperial crest, 50mm in silver, some digs to the obverse field, VF tooled, in the brown box of issue, Order of Maternal Glory Class I, awarded for bearing and raising 9 children, Class II awarded for bearing and raising 8 children, Class III awarded for bearing and raising 7 children, Motherhood Medal second class for bearing and raising 5 children, GVF to EF the enamelling good, Circular bronze medal with eyelet for ribbon suspension; the face with two central characters reading 'Congratulations from Your Subjects' between two stylised peacocks aspectant on auspicious clouds, a radiant rising sun with inscription above reading 'Your Royal Highness Prince', an inscription below reading 'In Commemoration of (your) Birthday'; the reverse dated '1933.11.23'; likely to be a private issue of the Qing dynasty, VF, along with Chiang Kai-Shek a fantasy issue in the style of the Victory Order, reverse enamelled with crossed swords design, with suspension loop, not hallmarked and presumed base metal NEF, Denmark Nordic Industry, Agriculture and Art Exhibition 1888 Obverse: Christian IX Bust Right, Reverse View of Building, 46mm diameter in White Metal by Lindahl, EF, France Jetton Charles IV Standing King series (1322-1328) Reverse Triple stranded Cross Fleury GF with green patina from having been in the ground, also with an additional group of Medals, Tokens, badges and paranumismatic items (70) 20th Century most if not all in base metal, in mixed grades some A/UNC, along with a group of Medals, Medalets, Tokens, Gaming Tokens and Toy Money (43) 19th and 20th Century, in mixed circulated grades
Medals (46) George V Silver Jubilee 1935 The Official Royal Mint issues 32mm diameter in silver (4) GVF to Toned UNC, all boxed, Coronation of George VI 1937 The Official Royal Mint issues 32mm diameter in silver (2) A/UNC to UNC and boxed, as part of a group of medals and tokens 19th and 20th Century, includes Coronation and Jubilee types others mostly base or white metal some boxed, in mixed grades to GEF
Tokens and medals a varied and interesting group (14) Edward VII Visit to London 1903 31mm diameter by Spink and Son NEF, Wirral and Birkenhead Agricultural Society 52mm diameter in silver awarded to Messrs Peter Patrick and Son for anti-sag gate hangings 1906 EF, France Watch fob of Schloss & co 1889 Universal Exposition 31mm diameter in silver, which reproduces in miniature the prize won by Schloss and Co. at the 1889 Exposition, NVF with fob mount at top, ArgentinaConstitution Jura 1854 32mm diameter in silver Fine, George IIIGolden Jubilee 1810 Eimer 1007var. 42mm diameter in bronze, Good Fine, Gaming Counters (3) George III, Anne and Maria Theresa obverses VG to Fine, USA Hard Times Token undated (c.1837) 'The Constitution as I understand it', 'Roman Firmness' mule reverse, Fine, Duchess of Gloucester Token 1774 in copper by J.Kirk Fine, some scratches, Copper token by Sparrow of Bishopsgate, 1823 Ironmongers, reverse hot air balloon, 'ASCENDED AT OXFORD JUNE 23 1823' Good Fine, Farthing token or medalet George IV 1821 21mm diameter in copper Fine, Halfpenny 19th Century Middlesex Political and Social Series 1794 DH1016 edge 'CURRENT EVERY WHERE', Fine, plus an unidentified ancient coin
Tokens and medals a varied and interesting group (14) Edward VII Visit to London 1903 31mm diameter by Spink and Son NEF, Wirral and Birkenhead Agricultural Society 52mm diameter in silver awarded to Messrs Peter Patrick and Son for anti-sag gate hangings 1906 EF, France Watch fob of Schloss & co 1889 Universal Exposition 31mm diameter in silver, which reproduces in miniature the prize won by Schloss and Co. at the 1889 Exposition, NVF with fob mount at top, Argentina Constitution Jura 1854 32mm diameter in silver Fine, George III Golden Jubilee 1810 Eimer 1007var. 42mm diameter in bronze, Good Fine, Gaming Counters (3) George III, Anne and Maria Theresa obverses VG to Fine, USA Hard Times Token undated (c.1837) 'The Constitution as I understand it', 'Roman Firmness' mule reverse, Fine, Duchess of Gloucester Token 1774 in copper by J.Kirk Fine, some scratches, Copper token by Sparrow of Bishopsgate, 1823 Ironmongers, reverse hot air balloon, 'ASCENDED AT OXFORD JUNE 23 1823' Good Fine, Farthing token or medalet George IV 1821 21mm diameter in copper Fine, Halfpenny19th CenturyMiddlesex Political and Social Series 1794 DH1016 edge 'CURRENT EVERY WHERE', Fine, plus an unidentified ancient coin
Coronation of George V 1911 30mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, A/UNC in the Red box of issue, Coronation of George V 1911 32mm diameter in bronze by Fattorini, Bradford, UNC toned in the round red box of issue, Tristan da Cunha Five Pound Crown 2013 Birth of Prince George certificate unnamed as was first on the first day of the Prince's life Silver Proof FDC in a London Mint Office box, along with Tokens and medals a varied group (38) the tokens mostly 19th Century, in mixed grades, contained in an aluminium case
Prince of Wales investiture a 3-medal set 1969 by Metalimport 40mm, 32mm and 25mm diameters in .999 silver and weighing 35, 19 and 10 grammes (3 sets, 9 medals in total) FDC toned cased as issued with certificates, as part of a mixed group 19th and 20th Century (31) includes a few coins in mixed grades, plus Royal Air Force Museum medals (50) 45mm in bronze each depicting different people achieving milestones in the history of flight these Lustrous UNC
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