Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 36mm diameter in copper by B. Pistrucci, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1315 Obverse Bust left draped and wearing a bandeau. VICTORIA. D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F.D. Reverse Victoria enthroned left, receives a crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM Exergue. INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII, UNC and nicely toned
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in bronze by J.Boehm, , Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of empire with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA , Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, Unc comes with the original red cox of issue
Victoria, Opening of Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Viaduct, 1869. Bronze Medal by George Gammon Adams, 77mm, 225g. Obverse, crowned and draped bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA D.G. BRIT. REGINA F.D., signed G.G. ADAMS SC. below. Reverse, the date 1869 above, the Arms of the City of London flanked by allegorical female figures and linking two ornate wreaths enclosing finely detailed views of HOLBORN VIADUCT and BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE, each accompanied by descriptive inscriptions commemorating the opening of these great Victorian engineering works by Queen Victoria on 6 November 1869, signed G.G. ADAMS D. SC. in the exergue. Eimer 1604; BHM 2906; Welch 11. EF. A scarce and exceptionally impressive large-format architectural medal celebrating two of London's most important nineteenth-century civil engineering achievements, struck in a limited issue of approximately 400 specimens.
International Exhibition, London, 1862. Official Jury Medal. Copper, 76mm, 216.0g, by Leonard Charles Wyon after a design by Daniel Maclise, Royal Mint. Obverse, Britannia enthroned amidst allegorical figures representing Industry, Science, Commerce and the Arts, a masterly composition celebrating the Great International Exhibition held at South Kensington in 1862. Reverse, ornamental oak wreath enclosing the inscription 1862 / LONDINI / HONORIS / CAUSA, the edge officially engraved J. HICK C.E. JUROR CLASS VIII. Eimer 1553; Brown, British Historical Medals 2747; Fearon 313.4. About Uncirculated/Uncirculated, with attractive chocolate-brown colour. A particularly desirable officially named award medal presented to John Hick, Civil Engineer, in recognition of his appointment as a Juror in Class VIII at the International Exhibition of 1862. The combination of Royal Mint manufacture, outstanding artistic design by Leonard Charles Wyon, and named attribution to a distinguished Victorian engineer considerably enhances both the historical importance and collectability of the piece.
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 77mm diameter in copper, Eimer 1733 the official Royal Mint issue, Obverse Jubilee Head left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art to left with Industry and Agriculture to right. Below: the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA, 212 grams, UNC the odd tiny edge fault and a touch of verdigris otherwise a choice example, in the red box of issue with descriptive card
Medals (2) Victoria, Visit to the City of London, 9 November 1837, bronze medal by J. Barber, published by Griffin & Hyams, 62mm diameter, 112 grammes, Obverse: Diademed bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA, signed J. BARBER F. on the truncation, Reverse: WELCOME above, the Lord Mayor John Cowan in robes bowing to receive the Queen, Britannia standing to the right with shield, another female figure to the left, Fame above blowing a trumpet, in exergue IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTY’S VISIT TO THE CITY OF LONDON NOVR 9TH 1837, THE RIGHT HONORABLE JOHN COWAN LORD MAYOR, BHM 1772, Eimer 1303, Welch 62. EF, with even bronze tone, a touch of verdigris in the Queen’s hair, housed in a red presentation box. An impressive large-format medal commemorating Queen Victoria’s first civic visit to the City of London. Victoria, Royal Victoria Patriotic Asylum, 1857, silver or silvered medal by W. J. Taylor, 46mm, Obverse: Crowned and draped Gothic-style bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: ROYAL / VICTORIA / PATRIOTIC / ASYLUM within a roseate border, FIRST STONE LAID BY HER MAJESTY 11 JULY MDCCCLVII around, BHM 2611, rated RR. With an attached suspension mount at the top, of the type used for medals worn from a ribbon, suggesting a presentation or wearable issue. EF and brilliant, an unusual and rare Victorian institutional medal commemorating the laying of the foundation stone of the Royal Victoria Patriotic Asylum.
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1817 The Official Royal Mint issue Unc with some uneven toning and verdigris in the red box of issue, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 the official Royal Mint issue Eimer 2029, 32mm diameter in silver EF in the red box of issue, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 44mm diameter in bronze crowned right facing bust HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD VIII reverse Britannia standing in archway battle ship on the horizon CROWNED AD 1937 Unc, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Busts left conjoined, crowned and in Coronation robes CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937, Reverse: Britannia stand in an archway holding crown aloft in her right hand and holds Union Jack in her left hand. CROWNED A.D. 1937 EF
Victoria, Coronation, 1838, bronze medal by Benedetto Pistrucci, 37mm, Obverse: Young bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D:, signed B.P. below, Reverse: Victoria enthroned left, receiving the crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM, in exergue INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII, BHM 1801, Eimer 1315. Uncirculated or very near so, a pleasing example of the official Royal Mint coronation medal for Queen Victoria.
Medals (3) Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 48mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Uniformed bust of The Duke of Wellington left, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: A Corinthian helmet on a shield crossed with lance and sword within an open wreath. Above: a ribbon inscribed RODRIGO BADAJOZ, Below ALMEIRA, Around: BORN MAY 1st. 1769 DIED SEPr.14th 1852, 30 grammes, BHM 2477, NEF with some contact marks, and signs of die rust, pierced for suspension, listed as RR by BHM. Jubilee of the Penny Post 1890 65mm diameter in White metal by L.C. Lauer, Obverse: Bust of Sir Rowland Hill, bare headed, facing, three quarters right, within branches. Below: An envelope dividing VR crowned, date and spray of thistle, roses and shamrock below, Reverse: Veiled head of Queen Victoria left, within branches. Below: A Post Office Jubilee envelope dividing VR crowned, date and Royal Arms below JUBILEE 2nd JULY, 102.87 grammes, BHM 3407, Eimer 1756, die axis inverted, VF or better with some scratches to the obverse. Trinidad, Centenary of the Conquest of Trinidad by the British, 1897, bronze medal, 48mm, Obverse: Bust of Sir Ralph Abercromby three-quarters left, Reverse: Ships at anchor in the mole of Port of Spain, hills beyond, TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF THE CONQUEST OF TRINIDAD BY THE BRITISH 1797, in exergue MISCERIQUE PROBAT POPULOS ET FOEDERA JUNGI, BHM 3623, Eimer 1809. Uncirculated, with attractive bronze tone and sharp detail, a tone spot affecting the reverse legend, otherwise a pleasing colonial historical medal commemorating the British capture of Trinidad in 1797.
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 83.49g, NVF cleaned and colourfully retoned, with some contact marks and hairlines
Medals (4) Marriage of the Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858, white metal medal by J. Hinks, Birmingham, 39mm diameter, 19 grammes. Obverse: conjoined draped busts of Prince Frederick William and Victoria, Princess Royal, left, the Prince in military uniform and the Princess wearing a chaplet of roses, THE PRINCE OF PRUSSIA & THE PRINCESS ROYAL OF ENGLAND, J. HINKS BIRM. below. Reverse: the conjoined shields of Prussia and Great Britain, tied by a ribbon above and enclosed within a wreath of roses, thistles and shamrocks, MARRIED JANY. 25. 1858 below. BHM 2622, Eimer unlisted. Unc and lustrous with some contact marks and scuffs obverse, LondonInternational Exhibition 1872, white metal medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, 29mm diameter, 11 grammes. Obverse: crowned and veiled bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA REGINA, signed J.S. & A.B. WYON SC. below. Reverse: a detailed exterior view of the Royal Albert Hall, a tablet below inscribed STRUCK IN EXHIBITION MDCCCLXXII. BHM 2943. UNC In the original circular card box of issue, the lid inscribed MEDAL STRUCK IN LONDON INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1872, J.S. & A.B. WYON. Coronation 1911 39mm bronze conjoined busts of George V and Mary Lion and Unicorn reverse EF in a red presentation box. Switzerland, Basel, Verein für Hundesport und Jagd, undated, circa 1895, Honorary Prize Medal, gilt bronze, 44mm, 32.0 grammes. Obverse: the Basel basilisk standing left, head turned, supporting the city shield, legend EHRENPREIS – VEREIN FÜR HUNDESPORT UND JAGD BASEL. Reverse: five hunting dogs grouped beneath a radiant Swiss cross, plain edge. Unc/AU
The Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London, 1851. White Metal Medal by Thomas Ottley, Birmingham, 74mm, 146g. Obverse, bare head of Prince Albert left within an open wreath, legend HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT, signed OTTLEY. BIRM. below. Reverse, detailed elevation of Paxton's Crystal Palace, legend THE BUILDING FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION IN LONDON 1851, the ten-line inscription below commencing PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT and concluding OCCUPIES 18 ACRES OF GROUND, recording the designers, builders and principal dimensions of the building. Plain edge. Eimer 1458; Brown, British Historical Medals 2446. EF or better, retaining much original brilliance. A handsome and impressive large-format medal commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, the first international exhibition of its kind, held in Joseph Paxton's revolutionary Crystal Palace in Hyde Park under the patronage of Prince Albert, one of the defining events of the Victorian era. Along with Balaklava 1854 41mm white metal EF and holed+E1555
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 the official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817 25mm diameter in gold, a small test mark on the edge and a thin scratch on the obverse otherwise UNC, in the official red dated box of issue
Duke of Wellington Picture Medal 1815 by F Porter for Orme of Bond Street The Battles of the British Army PORTUGAL. SPAIN 1808-1814, 75mm left facing portrait of the Duke of Wellington ENGLANDS GREAT CAPTAIN ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Rev Victoria inscribing a tablet seated beneath a tree, the medal being a box which contains 13 coloured discs EF Eimer 1074
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver by G.W. de Saulles, (after T.Brock/W.Wyon) Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, the Official Royal Mint issues (2) AU-Unc both in the original Royal Mint cases of issue and toned one particularly choice
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Jubilee Head the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in bronze by J. Boehm, Eimer 1733, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of Empire flanked by standing figures of Science, practically as struck imposing and impressive thus and with the original Royal Mint box with gold crest on the lid (the lid is detached from the base)
AdelaideJubileeInternational Exhibition 1887 copper, 75mm diameter, weight 238 grams Queen Victoria left facing bust with the legend ADELAIDE JUBILEE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION MDCCCLXXXVII, by BA Altmann Melbourne the reverse has a floral wreath and the legend FIRST ORDER OF MERIT EF or better with just one minor edge bruise
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Bavarians defeated 1648, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 33 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse goddess Victory standing on a shield and the legend VICTORIA FRACTAE FIDEI ULTRIX and in the exergue PULSO TRANS AENUM BAVARORUM DUCE XX JULII M.DC. XLVIII. About Unc
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Maastricht freed from siege 1673, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 34 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has the goddess Victory with spear and wreath a cityscape in the background and the legend VICTORIA OPIFERA and in the exergue ALDENARDA OBSID LIBERATA M.DC. LXXIII. EF
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 25mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817, BHM 3506 (3) EF-Unc, plus 2 others these 38mm VICTORIA 1837-1897 Coat of Arms above both EF one cased. Edward VII Coronation 1902 in silver 35mm Unc, George VSilver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver by P. Metcalfe, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2029b, BHM 4249, (3) all UNC and attractively toned, and in the red boxes of issue, QE II Jubilee 1977 56mm silver (87 grams) in the Royal Mint presentation box
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, Unc and beautifully toned a choice example, in the red box of issue
The Great Exhibition 1851 The Juror's Medal, 64mm diameter in bronze, by W.Wyon/G.G Adams, issued by the Royal Mint, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, left, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REG: F:D: ALBERTUS PRINCEPS CONJUX. Reverse: Industry seated receiving a wreath. PULCHER ET ILLE LABOR PALMA DECORARE LABOREM, Edge: THOS. HETHERINGTON HENRY ASSOCIATE JUROR EHIBITION 1851. 150 grams, Eimer 1457, UNC/AU with a few small spots and a scratch beneath the busts
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, Unc with a deep and pleasant tone, in the red box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, Unc and toning with the odd minor scratch, in the red box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1817 The Official Royal Mint issues (3) UNC, one with two thin scratches, all in the red boxes of issue
Queen VictoriaDiamond 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, 44 grammes, BHM 3512 AU comes in a presentation box E. LENTON 109 HIGH STREET CLAPHAM
German States - Sax-Coburg-Gotha 1845 Visit of Queen Victoria copper 72mm Victoria left facing bust with the legend VERAGHTER DIR.HART REGIT below and the surrounding legend VICTORIA REINE D'ANGLETERRE the reverse with a crowned crest with a three turret castle and the legend DEBARQUEMENT DE LA REINE 10 AOUT. EMBARQUEMENT 6 SEPTEMBER 1845 Unc a pleasing eye catching issue
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
British Commerce 1837-1897 51mm Copper left facing crowned bust VICTORIA D.G. BRITT REGINA F D IND IMP , reverse steam ship, by Spink and Sons London pleasing AU-Unc with a little original lustre
Medals and Brooches (12) including VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1837- 1897 copper 27 mm all mounted Fine to Good Fine, (7) Edward VII Visit to Ireland 903 Harp in Wreath Brass on Ribbon Fine, Edward VIIICoronation Souvenir Birth 23rd June 1894 Prince of Wales 13th July 1911 Accession 20th Jan 1936 Coronation 12 May 1936 on Origal Card , Brooches and small box (3) Scottsh Brooche with yellow stone and the second one with purple red, yellow and blue alonng with small silver ? box
Medals (17) Queen Victoria - Jubilees (4) in White Metal, 1887 Golden Jubilee by W.O. Lewis BHM 3315, GVF, pierced for suspension, 1897 Diamond Jubilee (3) 39mm diameter, by Vaughton, Obverse: as BHM 3568 reverse: QUEEN VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897 Arms and supporters above, wreath below, GVF pierced for suspension, 1897, 39mm diameter by Vaughton, BHM 3571 VF pierced for suspension, 1897 38mm diameter, unsigned, Obverse: Victoria left, crowned, veiled and draped, GVF pierced for suspension, The Marriage of The Duke of York to Princess Mary of Teck 1893 (2) the first 34mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned Obverse: Two Portrait three-quarters facing, within oval medallions, Reverse: inscription within a wreath, pierced for suspension with a crown on the suspension loop, VF, the second 35mm x 40mm in brass, uniface, The Duke and Princess Mary three quarters facing, in oval medallions , Good Fine, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in White Metal Obverse: Bust right, crowned, Reverse: Crowned shield within Order of the Garter, ER either side, VF holed for suspension, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in White Metal Obverse: Crowned busts conjoined right, 5 figures, hands joined, around a globe, NVF holed for suspension, Coronation of George V 1911, Struck by the makers of Elect Cocoa, 33mm in brass EF with suspension loop at the top, Advertising Token H. Richardson and Compy. Importers and Bonders of Fine Wines and Spirits, Established 1780, 39mm diameter in White metal, VF, along with German Sates - Brandenburg 20 Kreuzer 1765 VG on loop mount, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 29 x 46mm in aluminium by Turner & Simpson Ltd, 7.26 grammes, Giordano CM285a, NEF with some scratches on the reverse, scarce, and Dog Show Medals (2) Prize Medal - The Bull Terrier Club 46mm diameter in White Metal , 'Dauntless Beauty - Best Bull Terrier in Birmingham Championship Show 8 Dec. 1926, J. Thompson, Hungary - Budapest International Dog Show Award Medal MEOE (National Association of Hungarian Dog Breeders) undated, 80mm diameter in bronze, EF boxed, RoyalNaval Exhibition 1891 38mm in white metal, Eddystone lighthouse/ 8-line inscription, Eimer 1767, BHM 3419, Fine, Coronation of Edward VIII 38mm in gilt bronze, unsigned, 'British Made' GVF, Coronation of George VI 1937 38mm in white metal, unsigned, 'British Made' GVF, and Prize Medals (2) City of Birmingham Education Committee Attendance Medal 45mm in bronze by Vaughton, awarded to Alfred Henry Cotton, VF, George V and Queen Mary, undated, presented to The Grove Steam Laundry, 45mm in silvered bronze, by J.Fray, Birmingham GVF in the box of issue
Queen Victoria family portraits silver 20mm diameter Veiled Head of Victoria at centre surrounded by 8 portraits, reverse with Edward VII as Prince of Wales conjoined bust with Alexandra surrounded by 10 portraits VF
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1897 Young Head and Old Head portraits official small silver issue 26mm nicely toned AU with a few minor scratches, Sinking of the Lusitania 1915 Eimer 1941A 56mm cast iron About UNC, George V Jubilee 1935 Official Royal Mint issue 32mm Silver AU, Prince of Wales Investiture 1969 25mm silver Unc or near so with a pleasing tone
International Health Exhibition 1884 47mm diameter bronze by Pinches, Eimer 1704, Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria left, diademed and veiled VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: A globe bearing the fruits of the world, flanked by HEALTH holding a serpent, and EDUCATION holding a wreath,. THE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH EXHIBITION. Exergue LONDON 1884 AU with small and light staining obverse about 820 were made in bronze, and were awarded to exhibitors in various classes Eimer 1704, BHM 3175. Along with British Legion 50th Anniversary 1921-1971 53mm base metal Unc in Spink's presentation box
Queen Victoria 50th Year 1837-1887 39mm copper Veiled Head portrait VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, reverse has Crown in sun burst IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 50th YEAR OF THE REIGN OF HGM QUEEN VICTORIA Unc with traces of lustre
Medals (3) Victoria (2) Otley Commemorative medal of Queen Victoria's 50 year jubilee 1887 in white metal in the box of issue Good VF along with 1897 Queen Victoria Commemoration of the sixty years of her majesty reign 38mm near EF
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733 58mm diameter in Gold, BHM 3219 the official Royal Mint issue. (weight 85.37 grammes) Obverse Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA by J.E.Boehm and F.Leighton a choice example for this early large gold medal graded PF62 Ultra Cameo by NGC desirable thus
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in silver by J. Boehm/ F.Leighton, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, WE 2000, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of Empire facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters, and Art, left opposite these of Industry and Agriculture, at their feet below Empire, are Mercury reclining, and Time. Above: Two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and VRI in a wreath, between IN COMMEMORATION. In Exergue: Five interlinked shields inscribed ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA, a high grade example, 217.00 grammes, Choice UNC with a pleasing tone and graded MS63 by NGC rare in this high grade
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 77mm in silver, by L.C. Wyon after Sir J.E. Boehm and Sir Frederick Leighton, Obverse: Bust left, draped, crowned and veiled VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: The Queen enthroned, surrounded by seven figures symbolising the arts and industries of Britain. Above: Two cherubs holding entwined wreaths and shields, In Exergue: Five linked shields, inscribed ASIA AMKERICA EUROPEAUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, BHM 3219, Eimer 1733, 218.65g, NEF cleaned with some contact marks and hairlines, in the red box of issue, the catch on the box does not close
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm/F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, Eimer 1733, UNC in the red box of issue
Medals (3) Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm in bronze by G.W. de Saulles after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, GEF with some small spots, in the red box of issue, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 51mm in White Metal, by F.Bowcher/Spink & Son, Obverse: Crowned and draped bust left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITT : REGINA : F:D: IND: IMP: / IN . COMMEM. AN . REG . SEXAGESIMI. Below: MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Union Jack on a flagpole topped by lion and crown, lighthouse with ships at sea behind, In Exergue: Crowned Royal Shield, a riband below inscribed ARMY 1837-1897 NAVY, BHM 3514, NEF/EF with some surface marks, George VSilver Jubilee 1935 32mm in silver by P. Metcalfe, the Official Royal Mint issue, UNC attractively toned, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 39mm in bronze by The Mint, Birmingham, Obverse: Crowned, veiled and draped bust left, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Royal Arms above VICTORIA 1837-1897, within branches of laurel and oak, IN COMMEMORATION above, BHM 3549 AU/GEF with some spots, in contemporary red box
Queen Victoria (2) Golden Jubilee 1887 by J. Carter 39mm in bronze, Obverse: Crowned and veiled head left, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: A crown, radiant, Open wreath below IN COMMEMORATION / OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR / OF THE REIGN OF H.M.G. / QUEEN VICTORIA / ASCENDED THE THRONE / JUNE 20th / 1837, EF, Diamond Jubilee 1897 39mm in bronze by The Mint, Birmingham, Obverse: Crowned, veiled and draped bust left, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Royal Arms above VICTORIA 1837-1897, within branches of laurel and oak, IN COMMEMORATION above, BHM 3549, GEF
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 38mm in bronze by F.T.B, Obverse: Queen Victoria Veiled head left, VICTORIA OUR BELOVED SOVEREIGN, QUEEN & EMPRESS, Reverse: A Ram's head, holding a sprig of cotton. JUVAT IMPIGROS DEUS on a scroll below IN COMMEMORATION OF SIXTY YEARS REIGN 1837-1897, COUNTY BOROUGH OF HUDDERSFIELD, J. LEE WALKER MAYOR, EF in a black fitted case
British Commerce 1837-1897 51mm White Metal left facing crowned bust VICTORIA D.G. BRITT REGINA F D IND IMP , reverse steam ship, by Spink and Sons London pleasing AU-Unc with some original brilliance
H.M.G.M Queen Victoria 27mm White Metal BORN MAY 24 1819. CROWNED JUNE 28 1838. MARRIED FEB 10 1840. Gothic Head obverse reverse EUROPES GLORY Britannia and Lion Standing Brilliant GEF
A collection of medals (120) an eclectic mix including Victorian, Edward VII, and George V examples including large copper pieces, others more recent including World such as Germany, Netherlands and Russia, a few are fantasies such as Peter The Great 1719 and a White Metal Lusitania, mixed grades most in high grades
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 77mm in bronze, by L.C. Wyon after Sir J.E. Boehm and Sir Frederick Leighton, Obverse: Bust left, draped, crowned and veiled VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: The Queen enthroned, surrounded by seven figures symbolising the arts and industries of Britain. Above: Two cherubs holding entwined wreaths and shield bearing the dates MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII. IN COMMEMORATION. In Exergue: Five shields inscribed with the names of the five continents, BHM 3219, Eimer 1733b, 235.22 grammes, UNC with some very minor spots
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm in silver by G.W. de Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon), The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, 87.15 grammes, A/UNC toned with some minor contact marks and a small spot on the Queen's hair, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
18th and 19th Century (8) Foundation of the City of London School 1834, 58mm diameter in bronze by B. Wyon, Obverse: A view of the west front of the school CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL, In Exergue: FOUNDED / BY THE CORPORATION / 1834, Reverse: Knowledge seated, instructing a youth standing,, BHM 1680, NEF the obverse dull, Sir Charles Barry Laudatory Medal 1862 60mm diameter in bronze by L. Wiener, Obverse: Bust right, draped SIR C. BARRY R.A. ARCHITECT., Reverse: View of the river front of the Houses of Parliament 42mm diameter in bronze by Messrs. Pinches, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left, diademed and draped VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: View of the Exhibition buildings EXHIBITION OF ART TREASURES, In Exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT / OF HER MAJESTY / JUNE 30th 1857, BHM 2607, 29.49 grammes, VF, Opening of London Bridge 1831 51mm in bronze by B. Wyon, Obverse: Bare head of William IV right. WILLIAM THE FOURTH. Reverse: A view of the bridge. LONDON BRIDGE. Fine with some edge knocks, holed at the top, German States - Prussia, Victory over Austria at the Battle of Prague, 1757 Frederick the Great. 48mm diameter in bronze 34.90 grammes, NVF, Erection of the Wellington Statue at the Royal Exchange 1844, 39mm diameter in White metal, Good Fine with traces of old gilding, Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 42mm diameter in White Metal, BHM 942, 20.35 grammes, GVF holed at the top, with a small x scratched in to the reverse field, Exhibition of Art Treasures 1857 42mm diameter in White Metal by Messrs. , BHM 2607, VF the reverse with some scratches in the field
Campaign medals and Stars (5) Korea (1950-1953) awarded to 22587912 Pte. M. Blatchley, D.W.R, GVF with some spots, World War II 1939-1945 Medal NEF with light hairlines, Defence medal NEF with light hairlines, 1939-1945 Star EF, France and Germany Star NEF, along with a Victoria Cross replica, Silver Items (3) ArmyTemperance Association Medal 1893 in silver, an A.R.P Cap Badge (9.6 grammes), Rifle Club Prize medal 15th Division, 1943 (16.87 grammes), in mixed grades Fine to VF, and a further group (7) Lancashire & Cheshire Coal Owners Rescue Station Medal with 1911 Hulton clasp, Army Temperance Association Medal 1889, Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Cross, awarded to A.T. MacNeil Dec. 1950, Italy World War I Cross, Italy - Battle of Adwa 30mm in bronze, Spain - Battle of Montejurre, November 7/8/9 1873, and 1914-1918 Bronze Cross medal, in mixed grades Good Fine to EF
Queen Victoria (3) Foundation of the New Royal Exchange 1842 44mm in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Young head of Queen Victoria left, Reverse: 10-line inscription, BHM 2078, NEF, The Albert Memorial, undated (struck c.1872) 33mm in bronze by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert left, Reverse: View of the Memorial, NATIONAL MEMORIAL, BHM 2702, VF with some contact marks, Science and Art Prize medal 1883 39mm in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Young Head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: 5-line inscription, Edge: SIDNEY A. SWORN PRACTICAL, PLANE & SOLID GEOMETRY 1883. GVF with some edge nicks
Medals (3) Queen Victoria Visit to the City of London 1837 62mm in White metal by J. Barber after J.R.Lane, BHM 1772 Good Fine, the obverse with scratches, Woodrow Wilson US President Second Term 1917 50mm in bronze, Good Fine, with some small corrosion spots on the obverse, General Strike Service Medal 1926 51mm in bronze by E. Gillick, Eimer 2003 VF with some spots
Medals a varied group (8) George III Recovery From Illness 1789 29mm in White metal BHM 298 Fine with some light blistering, Birmingham Musical Festival 1834 33mm in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse Exterior of the building, Reverse: Interior of the building, BHM 1677, Good Fine, Marriage of The Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra 1863 39mm in White Metal BHM 2768, Eimer 1563, Good Fine with some pitting, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Visit to Kingston-Upon-Hull 45mm in bronze by Allen & Moore, unlisted in bronze by BHM, NEF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 25mm in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, NEF, BHM 3506, Eimer 1817, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 31mm in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue BHM 4249, Eimer 2029 NVF with an edge knock , Coronation of George VI 1937 32mm in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, BHM 4314, Eimer 2046 EF with some lustre, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 35mm in silver by John Pinches, BHM 4439, NEF
Medalets (6) Queen Victoria and Prince Albert each 10mm diameter, and The Prince of Wales, Princes Royal, Prince Alfred and Princess Helena each 8mm, all in brass, Fine to NVF lightly cleaned, contained in a 23mm diameter decorative tin, this with the Royal Arms on one side and a view of Windsor Castle on the other
Medals (31) Coronations and Jubilees 1887 to 1937 base metal issues, Victoria, Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII and George VI types, a good mix, includes some locally issued examples, in mixed grades to EF, most holed, many with suspension rings, and Canada Five Cents 1951 'The Big Nickel 38mm diameter by Lombardo NEF
Coronations, Jubilees and Death of Queen Victoria (8) Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter in white metal, Preston local issue, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and veiled, Reverse: City Arms, VF pierced for suspension, Death of Queen Victoria 1901 38mm diameter in aluminium, unsigned, Obverse: Veiled and wreathed head left, Reverse: IN MEMORIAM HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA BORN 1819 DIED JAN 22nd 1901, 8.11 grammes, BHM 3692, NVF with some surface marks, Death of Queen Victoria 1901 39mm diameter in aluminium, unsigned, Obverse: Crowned and veiled head left, 'Jubilee' style head, 6 Nov 96 on truncation, Reverse: IN MEMORIAM QUEEN VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819 DIED JAN 22nd 1901 in 5 lines, 4.72 grammes, NEF with some spots, Coronation of George V 1911 32mm diameter in brass, Obverse: Conjoined busts left, Reverse: A crown and orb in splendour, BHM 4056, NEF with suspension loop on edge, with GVR crowned colour monogram on ribbon, Coronation of George V 1911 39mm diameter in white metal, by Thomas Fattorini, Birmingham, Obverse: Conjoined busts left, legend in Gothic script, Reverse: Britannia standing with shield and displaying Empire shield, GVF with some hairlines, holed at the top, with suspension ring and ribbon, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in white metal, Hartlepool Local issue, Obverse: Conjoined busts of the King and Queen, Reverse: City Arms, PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR OF WEST HARTLEPOOL, A/UNC, George VI Coronation 1937 32mm diameter in brass, by Rowntrees Cocoa, VF, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 32mm diameter in gilt bronze, Obverse: Bust right, crowned EDWARD VIII KING & EMPEROR, Reverse: STRUCK BY THE MAKERS OF ROWNTREE'S COCOA, TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF H.M. KING EDWARD VIII 1937, Good Fine with suspension loop at the top, with ribbon
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 Local issues (3) Bolton local issue, 39mm diameter, Near Fine/Fine, holed at the top, Rochdale local issue, 39mm diameter in white metal, by C.E. & F.D. BM, Reverse: Arms of the city of Rochdale, 16.64 grammes, VF with some scratches, holed at the top, Stockport local issue, 39mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Reverse: STOCKPORT CELEBRATION PRESENTED BY THE CORPORATION, Fine/Good Fine with some scratches, holed at the top
Medals (14) Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) 1923 Royal Visit 22mm in bronze (2) each with a different reverse design, both around Fine, cleaned, issued to commemorate his visit to many locations in the Midlands and the North of England in 1923., Sir WinstonChurchill 80th Birthday 36mm in bronze (2) both VF, one cleaned on the obverse, both boxed, Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 a modern fantasy piece, 39mm in brown plastic, Obverse: Queen Victoria facing, half-right, Reverse: Britannia seated on sea-shore, sailing vessel behind, date in exergue, NEF, General Election 1974 (February) by Birmingham Mint 45mm in bronze, lustrous UNC in a slide case, General Election 1974 (October) by Birmingham Mint 45mm in bronze, UNC in a slide case, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 39mm in base metal (2) UNC in slide cases, Rugby Union - Wales, a Record 15 Triple Crowns, The Triple of Triple Crowns 1978 UNC in a slide case, MoscowOlympics 1980 39mm in base metal, by Pye UNC in a slide case, Papal Visit to Britain 1982 PopeJohn Paul II, 39mm in base metal UNC in a slide case, Queen Elizabeth II 60th Birthday 1986 39mm in base metal UNC in a slide case, 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday 2000, 38mm in base metal, lustrous UNC in a slide case
Foundation of the RoyalVictoria Patriotic Asylum 1857, 46mm diameter, silvered, by W.J. Taylor, Obverse: Crowned, draped 'Gothic' style bust of Queen Victoria, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: Inscription within roseate border, ROYAL / VICTORIA / PATRIOTIC / ASYLUM. , around: FIRST STONE LAID BY HER MAJESTY I JULY MDCCCLVII, BHM 2611, 46.60 grammes, EF cleaned, with suspension attached, rated RR by BHM
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
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
19th Century (6) Coronation of William IV 1831 46mm diameter in copper by T. Halliday, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined GULIEL : IV ET ADELAIDE, REX ET REGINA BRITAN., Reverse: Hibernia, Scotia and Britannia crowning the King and Queen seated, PARILONGUM VIGEANT HONORE, In Exergue: CORONATI SEP.8 1831, 46.72 grammes, BHM 1479, NVF/VF with some spots, The Great Exhibition 1851 39mm diameter in White metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, in Gothic style, H.M.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA, on a wide border: BORN MAY 24 1819. CROWNED JUNE 28 1838. MARRIED FEB: 10 1840, Reverse: A distant view of the Exhibition building, THE BUILDING AT LONDON FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION, 1851. In Exergue Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in a medallion, supported by two cherubs. BHM 2425, 14.07 grammes, NEF with a small edge nick, Marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra 1863 42mm diameter in White Metal, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined ALBERT EDWARD AND ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Crowned Arms of the Prince and Princess, 1863 below. BHM 2762, 23.13 grammes, GVF with some scratches in the reverse field, RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter in copper by Heaton, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and veiled, Reverse: A view of the exhibition buildings. In Exergue: OPENED BY T.R.H. THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES MAY 3RD 1887, BHM 3346, 38.54 grammes, NEF, H.M.S. Fourdroyant Wrecked 1897, 37mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse Bust of Nelson facing, wearing a tricorn hat. HRATIO, VISCOUNT NELSON, BORN 29th SEPTEMBER 1758, DIED 21ST OCTOBER 1805, Reverse: The ship with sails furled 'FOURDROYANT', LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP. Below: COMMENCED BUILDING 1789 / LAUINCHED PLYMOUTH APRIL 1798 / WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL / JUNE 16th 1897, BHM 3613, 27.85 grammes, VF, and Masonic Charity Jewel, Instituted 1830, 36mm diameter, in gilt copper, unsigned, Obverse: HONOURABLE TESTIMONIAL OF MASONIC CHARITY & BENEVOLENCE INSTITUTED BY H : R : H: AUG : FRED : DUKE OF SUSSEX MN : W : GRAND MASTER, Reverse: female figure of Charity, her arms around a boy and a girl. Above: Eye of Providence. Exergue: MDCCCXXX, Eimer 1232, BHM 1463, 24.54 grammes, VF
International Exhibition 1862 54mm in White Metal by T. Ottley, Obverse: Crown and draped, 'Gothic' bust of Queen Victoria H.M.G. MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA, Reverse: Exterior view of the Exhibition buildings, angel flying above THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF / 1862 / In Exergue: OPENED 1st MAY 1862 / DESIGNED BY / CAPTAIN FOWKE R.E. / ERECTED BY / MESSRS. KELK AND LUCAS, BHM 2735, 33.36 grammes, EF and lustrous
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.50 grammes, EF with some contact marks and some rim nicks, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.76 grammes, GEF toned, with an edge nick, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Coronations and Jubilees (15) Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Lostwithiel, in White Metal 38mm by A.Wyon, EF, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 Mortlake, 38mm in White Metal EF holed ,Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 38mm in White metal, unsigned, VF holed, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 39mm in White metal, unsigned GVF, George VSilver Jubilee (7) 1935 Middlesex, Octagonal (2) NEF, 1935 Birmingham 38mm diameter in White Metal (2) both NEF, 1935 'British Made' Obverse: Conjoined Busts, Reverse: Arms of the City of London and 7-line legend (3) VF to EF, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 35mm in bronze VF to EF, Coronation of Edward VIII 32mm in aluminium VF
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
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 (7 over 6) 32mm diameter by H. Grueber, Obverse: Crown in splendour above conjoined heads of Queen Victoria, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of York and Prince Edward, sprays of laurel below, FOUR GENERATIONS OF THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY, Reverse: Crown in splendour above conjoined shields of Ireland, England and Scotland, THE DIAMOND JUBILEE , sprays of oak, thistle and shamrock all within the linear circle, TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, 1837-97. 11.33 grammes, BHM 3539, in bronze, VF silvered
Opening of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham 1854 27mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Conjoined draped busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert left, H.M.G.M. QUEEN VICTORAI AND H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, Reverse: View of the Exhibition buildings, THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS / OCCUPY 300 ACRES . In Exergue: LENGTH OF BUILDING / 1608 FEET, / NAVE 110 FT. HIGH / CENTRE TRANSEPT / 194 FT HIGH, On a wide border around: THE PEOPLE'S PALACE, SYDENHAM, OPENED JUNE 1854, 5.63 grammes, BHM 2547, GVF/NEF with some edge nicks, listed as RR by BHM
Queen Victoria (3) 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, 42.00 grammes, BHM 3512, Good Fine with some edge knocks, India - ArmyTemperance medal 1901 - Death of Queen Victoria, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and veiled, EMPRESS OF INDIA, Reverse ATA logo crowned, IN MEMORY OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1837-1901 VF with suspension loop and ribbon, Diamond Jubilee 1897 32mm diameter in bronze by H. Grueber, Obverse four conjoined heads FOUR GENERATIONS OF THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY, Reverse: Three shields crowned, BHM 3540 Fine, along with Fantasy Crown 1837 a modern restrike of the Bonomi pattern, 38mm diameter in Aluminium? EF
Epping Forest, Royal Visit and Dedication 1882, 77mm diameter in bronze by C. Wiener, issued by the Corporation of London, Obverse: Crowned, veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria left, within an ornate border of roses, thistles and shamrocks and beaded border, Reverse: A scene in Epping Forest, with trees and winding path. Londinia standing left, Queen Victoria seated right. IT GIVES ME THE GREATEST SATISFACTION TO DEDICATE THIS BEAUTIFUL FOREST FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF MY PEOPLE FOR ALL TIME. EPPING FOREST 6 MAY 1882. BHM 3128, Eimer 1689, a contact mark in the obverse field and a gentle edge bruise around 3 o'clock to the reverse, otherwise A/UNC, a most attractive example of this scarce issue with a mintage of just 400 pieces
The Great Exhibition 1851 The Prize Medal, 77mm diameter in bronze, by W.Wyon/L.C.Wyon, issued by the Royal Mint, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, left, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REG: F:D: ALBERTUS PRINCEPS CONJUX. Reverse: Britannia seated right crowning a kneeling figure of Industry with laurel. Europa, Asia, Africa and America attending. DISSOCIATA LOCIS CONCORDI PACE LIGAVIT, Edge: PRIZE MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION HILLIARD & CHAPMAN CLASS XXI. 257.41 grammes, BHM 2462, Eimer 1457, UNC with a few small spots
Opening of Tower Bridge 1894 77mm diameter in bronze, issued by the Corporation of London Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, of Queen Victoria, between the Prince and Princess of Wales . Reverse: A view of the bridge, it's bascules raised and a steam yacht passing through, above Bridge-House Estates badge. TOWER BRIDGE OPENED 30TH JUNE 1894. Exergue:- ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA BY HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES with City of London shield in the centre, Eimer 1790, BHM 3476, UNC, evenly toned with small edge nicks, in the original Corporation of London box with gold lettering on the lid
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon after Sir J.E.Boehm and Sir Frederick Leighton, Obverse: Draped bust of Queen Victoria wearing veil and small crown left, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: The Queen enthroned, surrounded by seven figures, symbolising the arts and industries of Britain. Above: Two cherubs holding entwined wreaths and shields bearing the dates MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII. IN COMMEMORATION. In Exergue: Five shields inscribed with the names of the five continents, BHM 3219, Eimer 1733, UNC or very near so with some small spots, the reverse with some minor nicks to the rim, in the red box of issue with descriptive card, 4257 struck
The Queens of the British Isles a 9-piece set each 45mm diameter in 0.925 silver by The Birmingham Mint, (issued 1976-1977) depicting Margaret, Maid of Norway 1283-1290, Queen Mary I 1516-1558, Queen Elizabeth I 1533-1603, Lady Jane Grey 1537-1554, Mary, Queen of Scots 1542-1587, Queen Mary II 1662-1694, Queen Anne 1665-1714, Queen Victoria 1819-1901, and Queen Elizabeth II (b.1926), , hallmarked on the edges, nFDC with some toning, in the wooden box of issue, no certificate
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 77mm diameter in bronze by J.Boehm, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of empire with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA , , Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, A/UNC lightly toned
Medals in bronze (2) International Health Exhibition 1884 45mm diameter in bronze by LC. Wyon and J. Pinches, Obverse: Diademed veiled head of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: Two figures symbolising Health and Education standing before a globe. THE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH EXHIBITION. In Exergue: LONDON 1884, BHM 3175, Eimer 1704, A/UNC boxed, the box broken and in poor condition, only 820 minted, International Inventions and Music Exhibition 1885 45mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, reverse designs after F. Day, Obverse: Diademed veiled head of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: Two figures symbolising invention and music seated above a plaque inscribed 1885 / INTERNATIONAL / INVENTIONS / EXHIBITION, BHM 3198, Eimer 1715, A/UNC with reflective fields, in the box of issue, this in poor condition
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by G.W. de Saulles after T. Brock/ W.Wyon, 81.68 grammes, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, UNC, a most pleasing example, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
The Queens of The British Isles a 9-piece set each 45mm diameter in silver by The Birmingham Mint, depicting Margaret, Maid of Norway 1283-1290, Queen Mary I 1516-1558, Queen Elizabeth I 1533-1603, Lady Jane Grey 1537-1554, Mary, Queen of Scots 1542-1587, Queen Mary II 1662-1694, Queen Anne 1665-1714, Queen Victoria 1819-1901, and Queen Elizabeth II A/UNC to UNC toned with prooflike fields, some of the capsules incomplete, in the wooden box of issue with Birmingham Mint letter
The Queens of The British Isles a 9-piece set each 45mm diameter in silver by The Birmingham Mint, depicting Margaret, Maid of Norway 1283-1290, Queen Mary I 1516-1558, Queen Elizabeth I 1533-1603, Lady Jane Grey 1537-1554, Mary, Queen of Scots 1542-1587, Queen Mary II 1662-1694, Queen Anne 1665-1714, Queen Victoria 1819-1901, and Queen Elizabeth II A/UNC to UNC toned with prooflike fields, in the wooden box of issue
Visit of Wilhelm II to England and the Naval Review at Spithead 1889 60mm diameter in bronze by Messrs. L.C. Lauer Obverse: Uniformed bust of Wilhelm II bare head, three-quarters left THE GERMAN EMPEROR WILHELM II VISITS ENGLAND AUGUST 1889. Reverse: The British fleet steaming in line ahead. Crowned draped bust of Queen Victoria in wreath resting on laurel branches above dividing inscription on riband VICTORIA REGINA 1889. BHM 3368, in a large NGC holder and graded MS63 BN Regal Collection.
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver (2), The Official Royal Mint issues, by G.W. de Saulles after T. Brock/ W.Wyon, 83.06 grammes and 81.97 grammes,, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, the first GVF with some scratches on the reverse, the second EF with colourful tone and some contact marks, both with some rim nicks, each in a red Royal Mint box
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
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 36mm diameter in bronze by B. Pistrucci, The Official Royal Mint Issue, BHM 1801, Eimer 1315, 25.37 grammes, EF with some minor contact marks and edge nicks, the surface with underlying iridescence
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 25mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issues, in mixed grades to NEF, some with spots, some with toning
Medals in bronze (2) International Exhibition 1862 42mm diameter in bronze by J. Pinches, Obverse: Exterior view of the exhibition buildings, WEST FRONT below, INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. In Exergue: OPENED MAY 1st / MDCCCLXII. Reverse: Britannia seated holding flag, attended by Commerce holding flag inscribed EUROPE / ASIA / AFRICA / AUSTRALASIA, 39.81 grammes, BHM 2439, A/UNC, boxed, RoyalJubilee Exhibition Manchester 1887, 45mm diameter in bronze by R. Heaton & Sons, Obverse: Diademed veiled head of Queen Victoria left, ROYAL JUBILEE EXHIBITION MANCHESTER 1887, Reverse: A view of the exhibition buildings, In Exergue: OPENED BY THE T.R.H. THE PRINCE / & PRINCESS OF WALES / MAY 3rd 1887, BHM 3346, two edge nicks, otherwise A/UNC, boxed
Coronation of Edward VII (2) 1902 52mm diameter in bronze by G. Frampton, Obverse: Busts left conjoined and draped, EDWARDVS VII REX . ET . IMP . ET . ALEXANDRA . REG. Reverse: The Imperial Crown upon a radiate circle, lion above flanked by two trees decorated by the Scottish lion, left, and the Irish harp, right, Exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD. VII AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Eimer 1872, BHM 3767, 55.59 grammes, UNC nicely toned, boxed, 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, by G.W.de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, 79.68 grammes, EF gilded, the fields polished, in the red box of issue, the catch broken, along with Great Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal 77mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon, Obverse: Conjoined busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Reverse: Britannia seated right crowning a kneeling figure of Industry with laurel, Europa, Asia, Africa and America attending. BHM 2462, Eimer 1457, 282.67 grammes, EF holed at the top, boxed, the box in poor condition with the lid detached
Medals in Silver (7) History of the English Speaking Peoples c.1971 45mm diameter in gilt silver by Danbury Mint (4) KingHarold Defeated at Hastings, Wars of the Roses, Wellington and Blücher at The Battle of Waterloo, Queen Victoria takes the title of Empress of India, Lustrous UNC, each with some tone spots The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci - Neptune With Four Sea Horses 51mm diameter by Franklin Mint, undated (c.1976) UNC and lustrous, Apollo - Soyuz - Partners in Space 1975 39mm diameter in silver by Franklin Mint (2) Lustrous UNC,
Exhibitions and related in White Metal (10) The Great Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2446, VF with some contact marks and scratches, The Great Exhibition 1851 54mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2453, listed as RR by BHM, VF with some scratches and surface marks, The Great Exhibition 1851 by J. Davis, BHM 2435, GVF with some scratches, Opening of the Crystal Palace 1854 42mm diameter by J. Pinches BHM 2549, Good Fine, pierced for suspension, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857, Visit of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, accompanied by the Princess Royal, The Prince of Wales, Princess Alice, Prince Alfred and Prince Frederick William of Prussia, Oval 51mm x 41mm, by T.Ottley, BHM 2604var, NEF and lustrous with a scratch in the field, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 BHM 2609, Eimer 1513 NVF with some scratches and contact marks, International Exhibition 1862 52mm diameter by G. Dowler BHM 2724, VF with some surface marks and scratches, die axis rotated 90 degrees, holed on the top edge with suspension ring, International Exhibition 1862 51mm diameter by J. Pinches, BHM 2739 VF, International Exhibition 1862 54mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2735, NEF with some lustre, Naval & Military Exhibition 1901, 38mm diameter by unsigned, BHM 3734, Eimer 1858, VF
Queen Victoria 70th Birthday 1889 65mm diameter, appears to be struck in aluminium, by Messrs. L.C.Lauer Obverse: Crown, veiled and draped bust left, VICTORIA BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN EMPRESS OF INDIA, Reverse: Britannia, holding shield and laurel branch seated on the British Lion on a quay before St. Paul's, sailing ship to right, date above, 30.86 grammes, BHM 3365, Eimer 1747, unlisted in aluminium or White Metal by BHM or Eimer, NEF with some contact marks in the fields. Presumably Very Rare, we note that an example in gilt bronze in NEF was offered in London Coins Auction A175 5/12/2021 (Lot 868) and realised £110 hammer price
Medals 18th to 20th Century (9) a wide variety, comprising Denmark - Dukes and Duchesses of Lorraine - Nicolaus and Christina of Denmark undated (c.1720) 47mm diameter in bronze, VF, German States - Prussia Frederick The Great - REGINA INGRATA, 43mm diameter in bronze, Good Fine, Death of Sir John Moore 1809, 41mm diameter in bronze by G. Mills and J.A.Couriguer, (Mudie's series of National medals) BHM 666, Good Fine, Death of Queen Caroline 1821 55mm diameter in White Metal, BHM 1144, , Fine, pierced for suspension with mount attached, Queen Victoria Visit to Manchester 1851 52mm diameter in White Metal, by Allen & Moore, , BHM 2415 NVF with some surface cracking, pierced for suspension, Handel Festival - Crystal Palace 1857, 41mm diameter in bronze by Pinches, named on the edge to G.Alsept, Performer, possibly as a ticket or pass for the event, BHM 2597, , NEF with some toning in places, George Frederic Handel Centenary Commemoration - Crystal Palace 1859, 51mm diameter in bronze, by W.J.Taylor,named on the edge to C. Lawrence, Performer, BHM 2656, Eimer 1527, Good Fine with some gentle edge bruises, in a blue card round case, Department of Science and Art, Queen's Medal 1856 55mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, awarded to Fanny E. Grinling, Norwich, 1864, Stages 5B, 10B, Eimer 1511, NEF in the black box of issue, Sinking of the S.S. Lusitania 1915 55mm diameter cast, in lead, Eimer 1941A, BHM 4118, EF, Victory of Jutland Bank 1916 72mm diameter in bronze by A.B.Pegram, Eimer 1949, BHM 4127, A/UNC
Medals 19th and 20th Century (13) Queen Victoria - Visit to the City of London 1837 62mm diameter in bronze by J. Barber, after J.R.Lane, BHM 1772, NEF with some small edge nicks and a thin scratch on the obverse field, Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 65mm diameter in White metal by Allen & Moore, 95.29 grammes, BHM 2474, Eimer 1468, NEF/GVF, Lichfield Cathedral undated (c.1841-1850) 61mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, , BHM 2370, GVF with uneven surfaces, boxed, Belgium - Royal Society of Philanthropists 1868 awarded to Mr. P. Vandelaerm VF with some scratches in the fields, South Staffordshire Industrial and Fine Arts Exhibition , Wolverhampton 1869 51mm diameter in bronze by J. Moore, GEF with a gentle edge bruise, boxed, International Fisheries Exhibition 1883 45mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon & J. Pinches, Reverse by L.F.Day, BHM 3153, Eimer 1694, 53.55 grammes, GEF with a small spot and a small edge knock, boxed, Tercentenary of the Foundation of Edinburgh University 1884 57mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, BHM 3173, 93.22 grammes, EF/VF with some scratches on the reverse, British & Foreign Sailors Society 1893 39mm diameter in White Metal, Reverse: Bacchante in sail, 1882-92, unlisted by BHM 16.64 grammes, EF with some scuffs and scratches, pierced for suspension, boxed, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 38mm diameter in gilt silver by J. Allen, Reverse: Presented by Ernest F.C.Hatch M.P. , unlisted by BHM , EF, boxed, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, , EF pierced for suspension, with suspension ring, boxed, The National Rifle Association 1910 Obverse: archer and rifleman standing, Reverse: Imperial and Challenge Shield - Junior, legend: PRESENTED BY R.W.FENNELL, BHM 4479, EF boxed, Service Medal of the Order of St. John, with clasp, awarded for 10 years service, EF in Rhodium plated Cupro-Nickel, with clasp and ribbon, Service Medal of the Order of St. John cupro-nickel, Fine, once gilded, with incorrect ribbon
Medals (141) comprising Royal events White metal issues, with some Victorian issues, these mostly officially holed, Prize medals in base metal (15), and a larger group (107) of modern GB and World base metal issues, includes some up to 60mm, 70mm and 80mm diameter, in mixed circulated grades, some boxed of in modern slide cases, in mixed grades to UNC (total weight around 8 Kilos)
Death of Queen Mary II 1695 58mm diameter in Brass? 58mm diameter by Jan Luder, Fine, holed, as part of a group of Medals a wide variety (371) 19th and 20th Century includes many Coronation and Jubilee issues, with many local issues, some pierced for suspension, events include Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897, Coronation of Edward VII 1902, Coronation of George V 1911, George V Silver Jubilee 1935, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937, Coronation of George VI 1937, Coronation of Elizabeth II 1953, also prize medals, and a few modern coin issues in base metal, in mixed condition, a few boxed
Queen Victoria - Visit To The City Of London 1837 62mm diameter in White Metal by J. Barber, Published by Griffin & Hyams, Obverse: Bust left, crowned, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA, Reverse: Victoria standing beneath a canopy, attended by Britannia, is welcomed by the Lord Mayor, City Arms above, WELCOME. Exergue: IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO THE CITY OF LONDON. NOV 9th 1837. THE RIGHT HONORle JOHN COWAN LORD MAYOR., Eimer 1303, BHM 1772, 90.6 grammes, About EF in fitted case
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 86mm diameter in bronze by B. Pistrucci, Obverse: Diademed head of Queen Victoria left, ALEXANDRINA VICTORIA, Reverse: DA / FACILEM CURSUM / ATQUE / ADNUE COEPTIS / 1838, 330 grammes, BHM 1802, Eimer 1309, About EF with some contact marks and small spots, listed as rare by BHM
Medals (5) Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, by G.W. de Saulles after T. Brock/ W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 75.13 grammes, About EF with a scratch on the obverse portrait, in the red Royal Mint box of issue, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 56mm diameter in silver by L. Durbin, Obverse Bust left diademed, ELIZABETH II SILVER JUBILEE 1952-1977, Reverse: The new Hybrid-Tea rose, THE THINGS WHICH I HAVE HERE BEFORE PROMISED, I WILL PERFORM AND KEEP SO HELP ME GOD Eimer 2136, Matt finish UNC with some toning, in the box of issue with certificate, Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer 1981 38mm diameter in silver by M.Rizzello, nFDC toned, numbered and hallmarked on the edge, boxed with certificate, Queen Mother 80th Birthday 1980 38mm diameter in silver by L.Durbin (2) nFDC boxed, one with certificate, numbered and hallmarked on the edges
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 61mm diameter in White Metal by J. Barber, Obverse: Bust left, draped and holding a sceptre, crowned, VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Reverse: The Queen holding an orb and sceptre, leads a procession beneath a canopy supported by courtiers. In Exergue: CROWN'D JUNE 28. 1838, 87 grammes, BHM 1803, Eimer 1311, EF
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue by G.W de Saulles after T.Brock/W.Wyon, 83.65 grammes, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, NVF cleaned with some contact marks and hairlines scratches, in the red Royal Mint box
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 65mm diameter in silver by J. Carter, Obverse: Diademed veiled head of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D: INDIÆ IMPERATRIX, Reverse: ANNO JVBLIÆI / A.D. MDCCCLXXXVII / REGNUM SVSCEPIT / XX JVN. / MDCCCXXXVII, 152.57 grammes, BHM 3232, Eimer 1736, NEF with some surface marks and edge knocks
Coronations and Jubilees (13) Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, A/UNC toned, in the red box of issue, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 25mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, NVF/VF, Coronation of George V 1911 38mm diameter in silver by T.Fattorini, VF, Coronation of George V 1911 31mm diameter in bronze by Rowntree's Ltd, EF/GEF with a stain on the obverse, boxed, Coronation of George V 1911 Halifax local issue 39mm diameter in White metal A/UNC pierced for suspension, in the original pale blue box, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 31mm diameter in silver, EF lightly cleaned, in the red Royal Mint box of issue, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 44mm diameter in bronze by Turner & Simpson NEF, Coronation of George VI 1937 38mm diameter in White Metal, NVF/VF with some scuffs, pierced for suspension, boxed, Coronation of Elizabeth II 1953 57mm diameter in bronze by Spink & Son. Eimer 2086, BHM 4448, GEF in the card box of issue, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 34mm diameter in bronze (3) Reverse: ER monogram within a wreath, UNC (2), the third EF with some verdigris patches, all boxed
Queen Victoria and related (6) Queen Victoria - Visit To The City Of London 1837 52mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, BHM 1773, 43.25 grammes, VF with some blistering, Queen Victoria - Visit To The City Of London 1837 62mm diameter in Silver? by J. Barber after J. Lane, BHM 1772, Eimer 1303, 99.24 grammes, NVF with scuffs and surface marks, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 74mm diameter in White Metal by G.R.Collis,BHM 1805, Eimer 1310, 135.91 grammes, GVF with some light verdigris, Wakefield Industrial and Fine Art Exhibition 1865 Prize medal 76mm diameter in White metal, by Ottley, Birmingham, awarded to Isaac Wood for Direct Acting Engine, ('Halling' has been added in graffiti-style after Wood) 159.17 grammes, EF with original lustre, Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 65mm diameter in bronze by J. Carter, BHM 3232, Eimer 1736, 140.08 grammes, EF with some rim nicks, in a modern box, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 76mm diameter by F.Bowcher for Spink & Son. BHM 3511, 101.70 grammes, GVF/VF with some contact marks and an edge bruise
The Great Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter in White Metal, by T. Ottley, Obverse: Bare heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert within oval medallions divided by Royal Arms and scrolls, View of exhibition buildings and inscription within an open wreath PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT / DESIGNED BY / JOSEPH PAXTON ESQRR. F.L.S. / ERECTED BY / FOX, HENDERSON & Co. Around: EXHIBITION OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. LONDON. 1851. Reverse: Britannia standing on a seashore, right hand resting on a beehive, on a globe, left hand holding olive branch, ship to the left, and engine to the right, 164.03 grammes, BHM 2447, NEF
Opening of Tower Bridge 1894 77mm diameter in bronze, issued by the Corporation of London Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, of Queen Victoria, between the Prince and Princess of Wales . Reverse: A view of the bridge, it's bascules raised and a steam yacht passing through, above Bridge-House Estates badge. TOWER BRIDGE OPENED 30TH JUNE 1894. Exergue:- ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA BY HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES with City of London shield in the centre, 236.83 grammes, Eimer 1790, BHM 3476, VF cleaned
Medals 19th Century (10) Majority of Princess Victoria 1837 53mm diameter in White metal by G.R.Colis, BHM 1734, VF with some blistering in the fields, Death of Prince Albert 1861 65mm diameter in White Metal by T.Ottley, BHM 2700, Eimer 1547, VF with some spots and an edge nick, International Exhibition 1873 70mm diameter in gilt White Metal, by G.T.Morgan after J. Gamble, BHM 2964, Eimer 1622, GVF, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 76mm diameter in oxidised White Metal, by F.Bowcher, for Spink & Son. BHM 3511, About EF, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 78mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, BHM 3581, Eimer 1814, NVF with some edge nicks, holed, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher for Spink & Son. BHM 3515, Eimer 1818, NEF and lustrous, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher for Spink & Son. BHM 3516, NEF/EF and lustrous, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher for Spink & Son. BHM 3512, NEF, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 39mm diameter in bronze by The Mint, Birmingham Ltd. BHM 3549 A/UNC, End of the First South African War 1900 45mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher, BHM 3680, VF
Exhibitions and related in White Metal (10) The Great Exhibition 1851 54mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2454, Good Fine with surface marks, The Great Exhibition 1851 43mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 2436, NEF and lustrous, listed as RR by BHM, The Great Exhibition 1851 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2424, GVF/NEF, The Great Exhibition 1851 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore BHM 2426 Good Fine, holed, The Crystal Palace, Sydenham 1852, 45mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, , BHM 2508, NVF with uneven surfaces, listed as RRR by BHM, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 42mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2606, Good Fine, holed, International Exhibition 1862 50mm diameter by A.Bovy, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria left VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, Exergue: UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OF LONDON 1862, MASSONNET EDITOR below, VF with some surface marks and scratches, International Exhibition 1862 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2717, Good Fine/NVF holed for suspension, International Exhibition 1862, 42mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2740, NEF/EF and lustrous, RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter by Heaton & Sons, BHM 3346,Good Fine with some surface marks
Queen Victoria (10) Coronation 1838 49mm diameter in White Metal, by J. Davis, BHM 1811, Good Fine with some blistering, pierced for suspension, Coronation 1838 46mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 1842, GVF with uneven surfaces and minor blistering, Visit to France 1843 26mm diameter in bronze, by V.M. Borrell, unlisted by BHM, but similar in style to the 'Visit to Belgium' medal described as BHM 2090 by the same medallist, EF with pleasing tone, Opening the Coal Exchange 1849 27mm diameter in White Metal, by Allen & Moore, BHM 2356, , NEF, RoyalGolden Jubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter by Heaton & Sons, BHM 3346, NEF/EF and lustrous, boxed, Victorian Era Exhibition 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, BHM 3624, VF with some edge knocks, Diamond Jubilee 1897 32mm diameter, unsigned, in Silver? Obverse: Veiled head left, above sprays of laurel, Reverse: Crowned Royal shield with five smaller shields of colonies, unlisted by BHM, similar in style to BHM 3595, GVF, Diamond Jubilee 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F,.Bowcher BHM 3517, NEF/EF, Diamond Jubilee 1897 Aston Manor by Vaughton 40mm diameter in White metal by Vaughton, BHM 3569, GVF with an edge bruise, Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in bronze by A. Miesch, BHM 3546, Good Fine, pierced for suspension
Exhibitions and related (10) The Great Exhibition 1851 Services Medal 48mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Edge: ROBERT GARDNER, BHM 2465, Good Fine with some edge knocks, The Great Exhibition 1851 31mm diameter in White Metal by Heaton & Sons, BHM 2440, GVF with some spots and edge nicks, The Great Exhibition 1851 27mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, BHM 2433, NVF with some spots, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 63mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2605, VF with some surface marks, boxed, the lid detached, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 BHM 2609, Eimer 1513, VF lacquered, with some edge knocks, International Exhibition 1862 42mm diameter in gold-plated copper, BHM 2744, NVF with some surface marks and residue, International Exhibition 1862 50mm diameter in White Metal by A.Bovy, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria left VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, Exergue: UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OF LONDON 1862, MASSONNET EDITOR NEF/GVF in a round card case, International Exhibition 1862 50mm diameter in bronze by A.Bovy, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria left VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, Exergue: UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OF LONDON 1862, MASSONNET EDITOR below, VF with some verdigris, International Inventions Exhibition 1885 45mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon, BHM 3198, NVF with some spots and surface marks, Exhibition Prize Medal (awarded 1872-1897) 1889 63mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, awarded by the Crystal Palace Co.Y For a Picture 'Mignon' T.Blake Wirgman NVF
Exhibitions and related in White Metal (10) The Great Exhibition 1851 52mm diameter by Allen & Moore BHM 2421, Fine/Good Fine, The Great Exhibition 1851 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2424, , NEF, The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, BHM 2459, Good Fine with grey tone, Opening of the Crystal Palace 1854, 51mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2546, GVF with some surface marks, Opening of the Crystal Palace 1854 42mm diameter by J. Pinches, BHM 2549, NVF pierced for suspension, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857, 42mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2606, NEF the reverse with some spots and surface marks, International Exhibition 1862 52mm diameter by G. Dowler, BHM 2723, NEF and lustrous with many contact marks, International Exhibition 1862 42mm diameter by Pinches BHM 2741, NEF, International Exhibition 1862 52mm diameter by G. Dowler, die axis rotated 90 degrees, BHM 2726 Good Fine with surface marks, International Exhibition 1862 50mm diameter by A.Bovy, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria left VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, Exergue: UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OF LONDON 1862, MASSONNET EDITOR below, NEF with an edge bruise
Medals in bronze (3) International Exhibition 1874 51mm diameter in bronze by J.E. Boehm and G.T. Morgan, Obverse: Bare head of the Prince of Wales left. ALBERT. EDWARD. PRINCE . OF . WALES . PRESIDENT, Reverse: View of the Horticultural Society's arcades and the Albert Hall within a circle MDCCCLXXIV below, LONDON . ANNUAL . INTERNATIONAL . EXHIBITION . OF . ALL . FINE . ARTS . INDUSTRIES . AND . INVENTIONS. Edge: A. WUST. CATALOGUE NO. 1545 ETC. BHM 2992, Eimer 1633, UNC in the box of issue, Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 44mm diameter in bronze by Brookes & Adams, Obverse Crowned, veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria, facing, within a beaded circle, VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . EMPRESS OF INDIA . Reverse: Imperial Crown above inscription and crossed sceptres within an open wreath TO / COMMEMORATE / HER MAJESTY'S / JUBILEE / 1887, BHM 3227, A/UNC, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 57mm diameter in bronze, by E. CarterPreston, Giordano CM215a, BHM 4286, EF
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 78mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Diademed, draped and veiled bust left, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: Britannia seated left, upon seashore, holding crown aloft, British lion resting it's head on Britannia's knee, IN COMMEMORATION ANNO REGNI. To right LX upon a palm frond. Above 1837-1897. In Exergue: GOD / BLESS OUR QUEEN, 260.07 grammes, BHM 3581, EF with some flan stress marks in places, the obverse with some surface marks and thin scratches, comes with a blue presentation case
White Metal (10) KingGeorge III Enters the 50th Year of His Reign 1809 by P.Kempson, BHM 643, VF with some contact marks, Death of Sir John Moore 1809 40mm diameter by P. Wyon, BHM 665, VF, Sir Thomas Picton 1812 41mm diameter by Mudie/Mills, BHM 730, VF with some surface cracking, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 65mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 1809 Fine, Completion of the Thames Tunnel 1842 44mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 2080, VF with some blistering, The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, BHM 2549, NEF, The Great Exhibition 1851, 51mm diameter by Allen & Moore, for Maison Corr-Vander Maeren & Co. Brussels, (similar to BHM 2419), GVF with some spots and contact marks, Florence Nightingale 1854-1855 42mm diameter by J. Pinches, Eimer 1493, GVF with some spots and edge knocks, surface plugged on the reverse, Marriage of the Prince of Prussia to the Princess Royal 1858, 32mm diameter by J. Hinks BHM 2622, GVF with some contact marks, Centenary of Sunday Schools 1880, 44mm diameter, unsigned, BHM 3088, Good Fine with some scratches in the fields, pierced for suspension
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 64mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, Obverse: Head of Victoria left, garlanded with roses, thistles and shamrocks. On a wide border: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D: Reverse: On a raised stage, the Queen seated holding a sceptre and a orb is crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury. To the right she is proclaimed by the figures of Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia. To the left she is attended by Justice and Industry with a winged herald and cherub above, a lion, cornucopia and other symbolic objects below. H.M.G. MAJESTY VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819. ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE 20th 1837. In Exergue: CROWNED JUNE 28th 1838, 83 grammes, BHM 1807, NEF with some surface marks and thin scratches
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
Re-Opening of the Royal Exchange 1844 73mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Draped bust of Sir Thomas Gresham left, EMPORIVM REGIVM A. THOMA GRESHAM EQ. AVRGIVE LONDIENSI CONDITVM A.S. MDLXXI, Reverse: Statue of Queen Victoria in long robes, holding orb and sceptre before the Royal Exchange. Above: REST. ET. APERT. AVSP. VICTORIA REG. On the plinth of the statue: A:S. MDCCCXLIV /XXVIII OCT. BHM 2185, Eimer 1390, EF with some small spots
The Great Exhibition 1851 (2) the first 74mm diameter in White Metal, by T. Ottley, Obverse: Bare head of Prince Albert left, within an open wreath HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building. THE BUILDING FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION IN LONDON 1851, BHM 2446, Eimer 1458, VF with pitted surfaces, the second 64mm diameter by Allen & Moore in White Metal, gilded, Obverse: Bare head of Prince Albert right within a wide ornate border PRINCE ALBERT CONSORT OF QUEEN VICTORIA, Reverse: A distant view of the Exhibition building. BHM 2418, VF gilded
Medals in bronze (3) International Exhibition of Art Treasures 1857 42mm diameter in bronze by Pinches, Obverse: Diademed draped bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: View of the exhibition buildings, EXHIBITION OF ART TREASURES. In exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT / OF HER MAJESTY / JUNE 30TH 1857, BHM 2607, VF with some scratches by the reverse rim, RoyalJubilee Exhibition 1887 45mm diameter by Heaton & Sons, Obverse: Diademed veiled head of Queen Victoria left, ROYAL JUBILEE EXHIBITION MANCHESTER 1887, Reverse: View of the exhibition buildings, In Exergue: OPENED BY T.R.H. THE PRINCE / & PRINCESS OF WALES / MAY 3RD 1887, BHM 3346, VF with some thin scratches in the fields, Coronation of George V 1911 Obverse: bust left, conjoined, crowned and draped, Reverse: Britannia facing leaning on a sword, two allegorical figures, one holding sword and scales of justice, the other empties a cornucopia over a globe, GVF
White Metal (10) Coronation of William IV 1831 46mm diameter, unsigned, BHM 1498, NVF/VF pierced for suspension, The Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter by T.Halliday, BHM 1587, 54.77 grammes, Good Fine with some dirt and uneven surfaces, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 65mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 1809 NVF with some edge knocks and with uneven surfaces, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 46mm diameter, unsigned, BHM 1842, NVF/VF with some spots, pierced for suspension, Re-Opening of the Royal Exchange 1848 60mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 2176, GVF with some minor surface marks, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 63mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2605, VF with scratches in the fields, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 42mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2606, NVF with some spots, pierced for suspension, Queen Victoria Visit to Manchester 1851 52mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2415, Fine with surface marks, pierced for suspension, International Exhibition 1862 50mm diameter by A.Bovy, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria left VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, Exergue: UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OF LONDON 1862, MASSONNET EDITOR below, VF/GVF, boxed, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 51mm diameter by F. Bowcher, BHM 3514, GVF with some contact marks
Queen Victoria (10) Coronation 1838 45mm diameter in White Metal by T.Halliday, BHM 1822 NVF with some scratches and surface marks, pierced for suspension, Coronation 1838 39mm diameter in White Metal by T.Halliday, BHM 1824 Good Fine, pierced for suspension, Coronation 1838 46mm diameter in White Metal , unsigned, BHM 1842, VF with some spots, pierced for suspension, Marriage 1840 54mm diameter in White Metal by T.Haliday, BHM 1910, VF with some surface marks, rated RRR by BHM, Golden Jubilee 1887 38mm diameter in White Metal by A.Wyon, BHM 3291, VF, Golden Jubilee 1887 38mm diameter in White Metal by Brookes & Adams BHM 3230, VF/GVF, streaky on the obverse, pierced for suspension, Diamond Jubilee 1897 69mm diameter in lead, unsigned, BHM 3586, VF with some edge nicks and some scratches in the obverse field, Diamond Jubilee 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher,BHM 3514, NEF, Diamond Jubilee 1897 39mm diameter by H.B.Sale & Co. BHM 3563, VF with some light tooling on the obverse, pierced for suspension, Diamond Jubilee 1897 46mm diameter by W.O.Lewis, Reverse: Windsor Castle, GVF with some scratches, pierced for suspension
The Great Exhibition 1851 (2) the first 45mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Distant view of the exhibition buildings, THE BUILDING AT LONDONFOR THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1851. In Exergue: Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in a medallion, supported by two cherubs, Reverse: 16-line inscription: THE MATERIALS ARE / IRON AND GLASS / IT IS IN SHAPE / A PARALLELOLGRAM / 1848 FT. LONG BY 4058 FT. BROAD / AND 66 FT. HIGH: / IT IS CROSSED MIDWAY BY / A TRANSEPT, 108FT HIGH; / ON THE NORTH SIDE IS AN ADDITION, OF 936 FT. IN LENGTH / BY 48FT. IN BREADTH, / TOTAL AREA OIF SPACE, / 855,360 CUBIC FT. / OR NEARLY 21 ACRES, / ESTIMATED VALUE, / £150,000, On a wide border around: THERE ARE 2244 IRON GIRDERS, 3300 COLUMNS, 202 MILES OF SASH BARSAND 900,000 SUP: FT. OF GLASS, BHM 2423, EF and lustrous, the second 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Gothic style bust of the Queen left, H.M.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA, on a wide border around: BORN MAY 24 1819. CROWNED JUNE 28 1838, MARRIED FEB. 10 1840, Reverse: Distant view of the exhibition buildings, THE BUILDING AT LONDONFOR THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1851. In Exergue: Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in a medallion, supported by two cherubs, , BHM 2425, minor hairlines scratches in the fields, about EF
Volunteer Movement 21st Anniversary 1881 64mm diameter by N. McPhail after N. Paton, Obverse: Crowned, veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria, facing, dividing V - R, XXI - ANNIVERSARY OF THE VOLVNTEER MOVEMENT MDCCCLXXXI Reverse: St. Michael shouldering sword standing before female protecting children, armed knights representing England, Scotland and KIreland to right PRO ARIS ET FOCIS, BHM 3104, Eimer 1682, EF with an edge bruise
Medals a mixed group (14) 1897-1969 includes 1897 Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee, 39mm diameter in white metal BHM 3590, VF pierced for suspension, Medalet 1900 Queen Victoria Visit to Ireland 16mm diameter in bronze VF with suspension loop, 1901 Accession of Edward VII 28mm diameter in bronze VF with suspension loop, 1902 Coronation 35mm diameter by E. Fuchs, Eimer 1870 Good Fine, 1907 Opening of the Queen Alexandra Dock 51mm diameter by Spiridon & Son, Cardiff, Eimer 1900 GVF with patchy tone, 1911 Coronation of George V 32mm diameter in bronze, struck by the makers of Elect Cocoa UNC with suspension loop and ribbon, 1911 Coronation of George V - City of Birmingham issue 35mm diameter in bronze signed W.J.D GVF, pierced for suspension, 1935 George V Silver Jubilee Octagonal - County of Middlesex (2) the first 39mm diameter in white metal GVF with suspension loop, the second 32mm diameter in white metal EF, with suspension loop and ribbon, 1935 George V Silver Jubilee 35mm diameter in bronze Nottingham County Council Education committee GVF pierced for suspension, 1937 Coronation of Edward VIII 39mm diameter in base metal .British Made' EF pierced for suspension, 1937 Coronation of Edward VIII 39mm diameter in base metal 'British Made' Fine pierced for suspension with ribbon, 1969 Investiture of the Prince of Wales 31mm diameter in bronze Eimer 2116 EF and lustrous, and 1907 London County Council Punctual Attendance Medal awarded to K.Garbett EF
Medals in Silver (4) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897, 25mm diameter, The Official Royal Mint issue, 9.68 grammes, NVF once gilded, with an edge knock, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter by G.W. de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 12.66 grammes, EF, History of the Sea (c.1974) Henry Grace a Dieu, Great Warship of Henry VIII, 45mm diameter by J. Pinches, Prooflike nFDC with some toning, The Crimean War - Charge of the Light Brigade 1854 31mm diameter, Prooflike nFDC
Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Valley Viaduct Opened 1869 77mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, issued by the Corporation of LondonEimer 1604 Obverse: Bust left, crowned, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REGINA F:D: Reverse: City shield in the centre linking two wreaths, each containing a view. HOLBORN VIADUCT above and BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE below. Londinia, left, with a scroll inscribed OPENED NOV.6 and Britannia, right, 1869 at the top, 219.29 grammes, Eimer 1604, BHM 2906, VF with some contact marks and some surface dirt, a rare issue with only 400 minted
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
International Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter in White Metal, by T. Ottley, Obverse: Exterior view of the exhibition buildings, an angel flying above, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION IN THE 25TH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA. In Exergue: OPENED 1ST. MAY 1862 / DESIGNED BY / CAPTAIN FOWKE R.E / ERECTED BY MESSRS KELK AND LUCAS. Reverse: Briannia standing, holding laurel branch, amid attributes of industry, art, thrift and transportation, BHM 2733, NEF/GVF
International Exhibition 1862 52mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Gothic style bust of Queen Victoria left VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN within an ornate border, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building. T BHM 2420, some contact marks on the bust and in the reverse field, NEF and lustrous
The Great Exhibition 1851 52mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Bare head of Prince Albert within a toothed border right, PRINCE ALBERT. CONSORT OF QUEEN VICTORIA., Reverse: View of the Exhibition building. THE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION LONDON 1851, BHM 2421, EF and lustrous with some minor spots and light hairlines
Medals (3) Death of Taylor Combe 1826 45mm diameter in bronze by W.J.Taylor, after B. Pistrucci, Obverse: Bare head left, Reverse: Inscription within a wreath TAYLOR COMBE / M.A. / SEC. ROY. SOC. / DIRECT. SOC. ANT. / KEEPER OF COINS / & ANTIQUITIES / BRITISH MUSEUM / DIED 1826 / AGED 52, BHM 1258, Eimer 1184, EF , Lambert Jones Laudatory medal 1849 64mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon. Obverse: Bare head of Lambert Jones , right, R. LAMBERT JONES A.D.MDCCCXLIX. Reverse: Legend in 7 lines within a wreath tied with bow. PRESENTED BY HIS / GRATEFUL FELLOW CITIZENS / TO COMMEMORATE EXERTIONS / IN WHICH THE CITY OF LONDON / WAS IMPROVED ART ENCOURAGED / HEALTH & CONVENIENCE / PROMOTED, upon the bow: CONSCIA MENS RECTI, BHM 2349, Eimer 1438, VF, Science and Art Prize Medal 1856 53mm diameter in copper Obverse: Victoria Young head VICTORIA BY THE GRACE OF GOD QVEEN MDCCCLVI, Reverse: NATIONAL MEDAL FOR SVCCESS IN ART AWARDED BY THE SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT, edge: ALFRED JONES, SUBJECT 23rd 1894, NEF cleaned, in the box of issue
The Great Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter in White Metal, by T. Ottley, Obverse: Bare heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert within oval medallions divided by Royal Arms and scrolls, View of exhibition buildings and inscription within an open wreath PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT / DESIGNED BY / JOSEPH PAXTON ESQRR. F.L.S. / ERECTED BY / FOX, HENDERSON & Co. Around: EXHIBITION OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. LONDON. 1851. Reverse: Britannia standing on a seashore, right hand resting on a beehive, on a globe, left hand holding olive branch, ship to the left, and engine to the right, 162.85 grammes, BHM 2447, GVF with some blistering in places
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 76mm diameter in bronze by G. Kenning, Obverse: Crowned, veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria three-quarters left, On a wide border: ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20TH 1837 - TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE 1887, Reverse: Coat of Arms of the United Grand Lodge of England with supporters, motto below, On a wide border around: H.M. THE QUEEN, CHIEF PATRONESS R.M.I.G, G.PATRON R.M.I.B. V. PATRON R.M.B.I. 185.53 grammes, BHM 3253, VF with some scratches and some surface residue
Medals 20th Century (3) The College of Arms 500th Anniversary 1484-1984 81mm diameter in toned bronze, UNC (no case), This Fragile Earth undated (1992) 70mm diameter in cast toned bronze by Dawn Shara Gulyas UNC in a Royal Mint box with certificate, 250th Anniversary of the First Performance of Handel's Messiah 1993, 92mm diameter in toned cast bronze by Michelle Fernandez, UNC in a Royal Mint box with certificate, Seal - Queen Victoria - Great Seal of the Realm 77mm diameter in 'antique' bronze UNC in an East India Company box with certificate
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in gold, by G.W. de Saulles, after T. Brock/W.Wyon the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, 90.56 grammes, UNC or near so, the obverse with some thin scratches on the portrait, the matt finish fields with signs of die polishing, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 26mm diameter in gold by G.W. de Saulles after T. Brock, Reverse: W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506, 12.98 grammes, Good Fine, cleaned and scuffed with some rim damage indicating possibly once in a mount
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver by G.W. de Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon), The Official Royal Mint issue, 83.69 grammes, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, UNC or very near so with some small nicks, in the red box of issue, a very pleasing example
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
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