The Challenge Tennis Prize 51mm diameter in silver awarded to A.J.Webbe 1888. The medal is inscribed CHALLENGE TENNIS PRIZE with MCC interlinked in the centre 58.57 grammes in silver, Good Fine with some surface residue. Unusual in the fact that in 1888 the Marylebone Cricket Club were in a brief period of control in overseeing changes to the laws of lawn tennis. This was later passed to the newly-formed Lawn Tennis Association in 1888. A.J Webbe was schooled at Harrow College, he went on the Trinity College Oxford where he got a Blue in his first year. He became a cricketer who played for Oxford University and Middlesex, Webbe played for the Gentlemen in the famous Gentlemen vs. Players match where he scored 65 of an opening partnership of 203 with the great W.G.Grace. Webbe first played for Middlesex in his first year at University, at the age of 20. Later going on to captain Middlesex at cricket from 1885-1898, then after retiring as a player, becoming secretary of the club from 1900 to 1922, then becoming President from 1923 to 1936. He also played one Test Match for England in 1879. In 1878-9 he was one of the amateurs who toured Australia with Lord Harris, who led a tour to Australia and played in the early matches between England and Australia prior to the first Ashes test in 1882. A.J.Webbes only Test match was played in 1879, the match was retrospectively awarded Test match status making it only the third Test match ever played. In this match he played against the legendary Australians Charles Bannerman, and fast bowler Fred 'The Demon' Spofforth who were later to feature in many of the early Ashes Test matches. The medal is a true piece of sporting history from a bygone age, and will appeal to collectors of University, Tennis, Cricket, and Historic Sporting Memorabilia. Comes with a copy of internet research showing the interesting links to top cricketers of the age.
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.
Germany, First World War, Kaiser Wilhelm II, silver medal 1914 by L. Chr. Lauer, Nürnberg, on the Emperor’s speech from the throne at the opening of the Reichstag on 4 August 1914, Zetzmann 2017, 33mm, 15g, edge stamped 990. Obverse: bare head of Wilhelm II left, legend WILHELM II · DEUTSCHER KAISER / KÖNIG v. PREUSSEN, Lauer signature on truncation. Reverse: crown and three swords dividing the date 1914 above nine-line inscription: UNS TREIBT NICHT EROBERUNGSLUST. UNS BESEELT DER UNBEUGSAME WILLE, DEN PLATZ ZU BEWAHREN, AUF DEN GOTT UNS GESTELLT HAT, FÜR UNS UND ALLE KOMMENDEN GESCHLECHTER! V. D. KGL. SCHLOSS Z. BERLIN A. 4. AUG. 1914. Matt Uncirculated.
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
Germany, Nuremberg. White Metal Jetton commemorating the Allied Victory at the Battle of Leipzig, 1813. Obverse: facing busts of Emperor Franz I of Austria and Tsar Alexander I of Russia, legend FRANZ I KAISER V OESTERREICH / ALEXANDER KAISER V RUSSLAND, JETTON below busts. Reverse: battle scene before cityscape of Leipzig, surmounted by Imperial Russian eagle holding orb and sceptre, legend DIE ENTSCHEID SCHLACHT DER ALLIIRTEN BEY LEIPZIG, exergue DEN 18–19 OCT 1813. White metal, 32mm, 12.0g. An historically important Napoleonic Wars commemorative jetton issued following the Battle of the Nations. Practically as struck with an even tone, a small planchet crack below the busts
Peace Celebrations, Signing of Peace at Versailles, 1919, brass or bronze medal by Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 52mm diameter, 53 grammes, Obverse: An angel blowing a trumpet above, Justice seated below holding scales, Liberty holding aloft a scroll, the Palace of Versailles and a classical statue behind, ELKINGTON below, Reverse: Floral wreath enclosing the legend TO COMMEMORATE THE SIGNING OF PEACE AT VERSAILLES 1919, shields of Great Britain, France, U.S.A. and Switzerland around, BHM 4142. EF with the odd fleck of verdigris, an attractive First World War peace commemorative medal marking the Treaty of Versailles. Along with Kings and Queens of England by De-Passe (2) Henry IV and William II F-VF
World War I Silver Medal to 267812 PTE W. Robertson Royal Highlanders along with a cased 5 pieces set of miniature medals. Comes with a 1953 QE II Coronation tin
Germany, First World War, Crown Prince Wilhelm, silver medal 1914 by L. Chr. Lauer, Nürnberg, “The Victor at Longwy”, Zetzmann 4020, uniformed bust left, WILHELM KRONPRINZ DES DEUTSCHEN REICHES, rev. downward pointing sword in oak wreath dividing date 19–14, legend DEM SIEGER BEI LONGWY 22. AUGUST, 34mm, 18g, edge stamped SILBER 990, EF.
Finland (under Russian Empire), 1896. Bronze Commemorative Medal issued for the 50th Anniversary of the Finnish Art Society (Societas Artium Finlandiae), by Emil Wikström after a design by Jac. Ahrenberg. Bronze, 47mm, 55.0g. Obverse: diademed and draped bust right with the legend CAESAR ARTIVM DECVS ET TVTELA (“The Emperor, ornament and protector of the arts”). Reverse: an artist seated upon rocks contemplating the setting sun across the water, behind him a winged muse holding a lyre and extending her left arm toward the sun; legend DIVINO AFFLATV (“By divine inspiration”); in exergue SOC. ARTIVM FINLANDIAE MDCCCXLVI – MDCCCXCVI; signed E. WICKSTRÖM FEC. and J. AHRENBURG INV.. A handsome Art Nouveau-influenced commemorative medal. EF.
Germany, First World War, Paul von Hindenburg, Battle of Tannenberg and Liberation of East Prussia 1914, silver medal by Arthur Löwenthal, Zetzmann 4025, 34mm, 18 grammes, obverse uniformed bust of Hindenburg slightly left, legend GENERALOBERST VON HINDENBURG, reverse medieval warrior in armour swinging a two-handed sword, legend DER RUSSEN BEZWINGER OSTPREUSSENS BEFREIER, with TANNENBERG and ÖRTELSBURG in the fields and 1914 below, edge marked SILBER 990, Unc
Germany, Bavaria, First World War, Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, silver medal 1914 by L. Chr. Lauer, Nürnberg, for the Victory at Metz, Zetzmann 4014, uniformed bust right, RUPPRECHT KRONPR. VON BAYERN, rev. downward pointing sword in oak wreath, dividing date 19–14, legend DEM SIEGER BEI METZ 18–21 AUGUST, 34mm, 18g, edge stamped SILBER 990. EF
Germany, First World War, Generalleutnant Erich Ludendorff, silver medal 1914 by L. Chr. Lauer, Nürnberg, Zetzmann 2045, bust of Ludendorff facing three-quarters right, GENERALLEUTNANT LUDENDORFF, rev. downward pointing sword dividing the date 1914 within oak wreath, legend MIT DEM UNERSCHÜTTERLICHEN WILLEN DURCHZUHALTEN UND DEM FESTEN GLAUBEN AN DEUTSCHLANDS ZUKUNFT!, 34mm, 18g, edge stamped SILBER 990. EF
Germany, Wilhelm II, silver patriotic medal 1914, by L. Chr. Lauer, Nuremberg, on the outbreak of the First World War and the Kaiser’s Reichstag speech of 4 August 1914, 33mm, 18.00g. Obverse: Bust of Wilhelm II left, legend WILHELM II. DEUTSCHER KAISER / KÖNIG v. PREUSSEN. Reverse: Upright sword dividing the legend ICH KEN=NE KEINE PARTEIEN MEHR / ICH KENNE NUR DEUTSCHE!, below WILHELM II NACH DER THRONREDE AM 4. AUGUST 1914. A silver patriotic medal invoking national unity at the outbreak of the Great War, the famous quotation becoming one of the best-known slogans of the German Burgfrieden in 1914. The Deutsches Historisches Museum notes that this phrase was widely circulated in newspapers, posters and postcards at the time. EF
Germany, Lippe-Detmold. Leopold II and Princess Emilie, Bronze Jubilee Medal, 1845, by the Loos workshop and K. H. Lorenz, commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Prince’s Reign and the Silver Wedding Anniversary of the Princely Couple. Obverse: conjoined busts right of Princess Emilie and Prince Leopold II, legend EMILIE FÜRSTIN Z. LIPPE GEB. FÜRSTIN Z. SCHWARZB. / P. A. LEOPOLD FÜRST Z. LIPPE, signed LOOS DIR. LORENZ FEC. Reverse: allegorical female figure seated beneath a tree extending floral wreath, legend DEM FÜRSTENPAARE DAS TREUE VOLK, with commemorative inscription below dated 3 JULI 1845. Bronze (or brass), 43mm, 40.0g (Grote 335; Wurzbach 5133). Extremely Fine with the odd fleck of verdigris
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, Coronation Souvenir 1902, bronze medal by E. Fuchs for Elkington, C&W 4205P, 38–39mm, 31g, conjoined crowned busts right, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA, E. FUCHS and date 1902 below, rev. view of the Grand Hotel, Trafalgar Square, legend THE GRAND HOTEL TRAFALGAR SQUARE, CORONATION SOUVENIR 1902, plain edge, Unc in Elkington's presentation box
Charles IPeace or War 1643 29mm diameter in bronze by T.Rawlins. Eimer 142 Obv. Bust right laureate, armoured and draped. CAROLVS. D:G. ANG.SCO.FR.ET.HIB.REX Rev. Sword and olive branch, crossed, between the letters CR crowned N. VTRVMQVE. PARATVS Exergue 1643 VG
Germany, Imperial. Patriotic Brass Plaque or Medallic Badge, 1914, commemorating Kaiser Wilhelm II’s Reichstag proclamation at the outbreak of the First World War. Obverse: bust of Wilhelm II right, WILHELM II above. Reverse: radiant sunburst above inscribed tablet bearing the famous quotation ICH KENNE KEINE PARTEIEN / ICH KENNE NUR DEUTSCHE / WILHELM II, “I know no political parties; I know only Germans.” dated 1914 above. Brass, rectangular format, 50 x 38mm. Good Extremely Fine with attractive aged surfaces. An evocative First World War patriotic piece issued during the opening months of the conflict.
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter Eimer 1871 in gold, by G.W.de Saulles. Obverse: Bust right, crowned and draped, EDWARD VII CROWNED 9 AUGUST 1902, Reverse: Bust right, Crowned, veiled and draped, ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT, below, a ribbon inscribed 9 AUG. 1902, The Official Royal Mint issue, UNC and lustrous with a small rim nick, in the official red box of issue
Map of the World : Eastern and Western Hemispheres (c.1820) 74mm diameter undated, in white metal by T.Halliday, possibly struck by Edward Thomason, Eimer 1139a, Obverse: Detailed Map of the Eastern Hemisphere, the continents AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE and NEW HOLLAND (Australia) identified together with countries and some cities, Reverse: Detailed map of North and South America identified, together with countries and islands GEF boxed with good surfaces, rare (Ex LCA 185 Lot 1125 realised £1,300)
Medal - War Valley, bronze 28mm George V left facing bust reverse 37 LIVES SAVED FROM THE S.S. WAR VALLEY BY THE GORLESTONE LIFEBOAT ELIZABETH SIMPSON IN 1919, VF on a blue ribbon with WAR VALLEY bar awarded to Albert Newson comes with a contemporary presentation box. Albert Newson is named as one of the crew of the Elizabeth Simpson who was aboard during the rescue in 1919, The surname Newson appears several times in Gorleston lifeboat crews and a William Newson is named as also being aboard the Elizabeth Simpson during this 1919 rescue a seldom offered medal
USA Medal - PhiladelphiaInternational Exhibition 1876 76mm in bronze by H. Mitchell, Obverse: America enthroned, holding a wreath, in a border of stars containing four medallions representing the four quarters of the globe, Reverse: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, PHILADELPHIA, and legend within a wreath AWARDED BY UNITED STATES CENTENNIAL COMMISSION, in an NGC holder and graded MS65 BN, not a type we encounter and presumably rare in this Choice condition
Medals (21) a mixed group some in silver includes an Edward VII brockage, two very early pieces with NGC tickets "Ineligible Types" and more, viewing recommended bought as seen
Switzerland General Herzog (1870-71) celebrates Swiss neutrality and humanitarian action during the Franco-Prussian War (1870–71), engraved by C. Richard, silver, 51mm diameter, weight 88 grams has left facing bust obverse and the legend HANS HERZOG GENERAL below the bust C. RICHARD .F. the reverse has Helvetia carrying a sword and a Swiss flag and the legend NEUTRALITE SUISSE SOUVENIR DU SERVICE FAIT PAR L ARMEE FEDERALE DU 16 JUILLET 1870 AU 25 MARS 1871. AU and toning
1914-15 Star trio, 1914-15 Star (M 11195 G.R CLEMENT CK. MTE. R.N.), British War Medal and Victory Medal accompanied with a letter from the Admiralty London SW1 dated 28 February 1923 when the medals were sent out, the letter stating that these are the medals George R Clement 11195 RN would have received had he lived. George Robert Clement Cook's mate 2nd class died on 30 December 1915 as he was serving aboard the armoured cruiser HMS Natal when it was destroyed by a catastrophic explosion while anchored at Cromarty Firth in Scotland
Cripplegate Girls’ School reward medal undated (1820-1840) silver, 45mm diameter, weight 33 grams has a kneeling woman in front of a rostrum with a book with the legend TRAIN UP A CHILD IN A WAY IT SHOULD GO AND WHEN IT IS OLD IT WILL NOT DEPART FROM IT the reverse has a 6 line narrative A TOKEN OF APPROBATION FROM THE TRUSTEES OF THE GIRLS SCHOOL OF CRIPPLEGATE WITHOUT. NEF
Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver by W.Goscombe John, Eimer 1925 The Official Royal Mint Issue Obverse Bust Three-quarters left, crowned and draped, CARNARVON IVLY. XIII. MCMXI across the field, INVESTITVRE. OF. EDWARD. PRINCE. OF. WALES. K.G. Reverse Caernarvon Castle, the Welsh Dragon below, ARWISGIAD.IORWERTH TYWSOG.CYMRU.M.G, a radiate sky decorated with the Prince's crest within Garter, crowned. UNC and richly toned, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze , The Official Royal Mint issue, by G.W. de Saulles, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, Unc in the red Royal Mint box of issue this still in the original 1902 dated envelope of issue consequently the box pristine
France, Louis XIV (1643-1715), Bronze Medal, Capture of Montmédy, 1657, by Mauger, 41mm, 37.0g. Bust of the youthful Louis XIV right, legend LUDOVICUS XIIII REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS; rev. trophy of arms and standards beneath crowned shield bearing a view of the town, legend MONS MEDIUS CAPTUS, in exergue M.DC.LVII.. A medal commemorating the French capture of Montmédy from Spain during the Franco-SpanishWar. Extremely fine with pleasing brown tone, a few light marks and hairlines, small edge bruise and minor flan flaw at obverse 12 o’clock. Scarce.
USA, Libby Prison War Museum Chicago 1893 base metal, 70mm diameter, weight 204 grams, plain edge has tents with a large building behind, the legend LIBBY PRISON above and WAR MUSEUM CHICAGO 1893 below, the reverse has 1845 above 16 lines of narrative 1893 below and the legend NO SOUTH 1865 NO ANIMOSITY NO SECTIONALISM 1861 NO NORTH VF with some dirt and light rust at the rims
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Capture of fourteen towns/fortresses 1654, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 32 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse a warrior being crowned and the legend DIVES TRIUMPHIS GALLIA and in the exergue XIV URB.AUT.ARC.CAPTAE M.DC. LIV. VF with a die crack obverse
1939-45 War Medal with 4 Stars, France & Germany, Africa, 1939-1945 STAR and Italy along with 8th Army bar accompanied by several ribbons and Under Secretary of State Campaign Stars, Clasps and Medals paper "Number Enclosed 5.1" and with the original O.H.M.S box addressed to Mr J Gordon 47 Hunter Street Northampton 320/1236
William Cullen Glasgow Medical Prize Medal 70mm bronze left facing bust GULIELMUS CULLEN MDCCX . MCCCXC, Rev seven line narrative awarded to Margaret G Crockett 1925-26 JUNIOR CLINICAL MEDICAL CLASS AU
Thomason's Bronze Vase 1821 52mm diameter in Copper by E. Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THOMASON'S METALLIC BRONZE VASE, PRECISELY THE SIZE OF THE MARBLE ONE AT WARWICK CASTLE. Below: OCCUPIED 6 YEARS TO MODEL CAST & SCULPTURE, Reverse: Another view of the vase: 21 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE & 5 FEET 10 IN: IN HEIGHT. Below: BRONZED IN DEVOTOXIDE in 1820 ACQUIRED A PER OXIDE IN 1829, 45 grams, BHM 1359 EF
First World War casualty group of three including Bravery in the Field with ribbons along with Death Plaque this still in the card box as issued awarded to 50809 Private Robert Smith 2/6th Rifle Brigade Liverpool. Private Smith fell at the Battle of Bapaume March 1918 under intensive shell fire and his body was never recovered he is commemorated in the Vis-En-Artois Memorial Cemetery Arras. The group comes with a large album of research including newspaper cuttings. Private Robert Smith was John Lennon of The Beatles Uncle there is also an extensive set of research on this aspect
Royal National Institute For The Preservation of Life From Shipwreck (now the RNLI) Silver Medal 1824 awarded to William Hill Voted 10 March 1836, George IV portrait VF with blue ribbon. William Hill was a volunteer on the Augerona Brig who went to the rescue of sailors on a distressed ship the Francis Spaight on the North Atlantic in dangerous waters, the sailors in the Spaight had been marooned for days without food or water and had resorted to cannibalism to survive, a full report of this tragic and dramatic episode (a copy of a newspaper report from the time) is included in this lot
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
A collection of medals produced by S.G.M Adams of Leeds the notable die sinker and dental mechanic (12) British TransportPolice Inspector Parsons, Happy Christmas biblical scene, Prince of Wales 1969 Inspector Parsons reverse, another this 1973 these four crown sized. Smaller sizes Mayflower 1820-1970, Charles Investiture 1969, Edward VIII Large Fantasy Brass 3d 1937, Large Fantasy Farthing 1956, JFK 1917-1963, Oliver Cromwell Thistle design reverse, Revestment Act 1765-1965 and Britannia bust, George and Dragon reverse all Unc and lustrous
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver the Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, UNC and colourfully toned, one thin scratch reverse otherwise Choice in the red box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 (2) 56mm diameter in silver the Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, UNC with some contact marks and colourfully toned in the red box of issue, along with 56mm diameter in bronze The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, UNC in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Franco-British Exhibition London 1908 51mm silver by Boucher and awarded to Earle Bourne & Co Birmingham, Eimer 1903 Obv winged female of peace standing behind two figures representing France and England, rev female figure standing left over exhibition buildings EF with some thin scratches reverse and a seldom offered issue, this example being the first we have seen
Tom Thumb Charles Stratton 1844 38mm Whie Metal the reverse with "General Tom Thumb's Equipage The Equipment Cost Upwards of 400 Guineas" above horse drawn carriage Eimer 1394 GEF and brilliant a seldom offered type
World War 1 (2) War Medal and Victory Medal to 47369 W.Booth North' D Fus. War Medal 1939-45 with ribbon, along with coins a small group including Halfcrown 1899 VF the others modern base metal mostly Isle of Man
City and Guilds Prize Medal 1905 51 mm copper awarded to Smith Teal Woollen and Wortsed Weaving, Edward VII obverse as President AU, comes in a contemporary John Pinches 21 Albert Embankment London presentation box
The Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal 2002 base metal issue Unc as issued in the Royal Mint white presentation box with ribbons and certificates (2) one with a George VI lapel badge FOR ROYAL SERVICE, along with HAIRDRESSING COUNCIL TROPHY 1968 an oval shaped award the letters H C inlaid and suspended on a red ribbon
Dassier a collection of copper medals (19) 41 mm Kings and Queens of England (18) William I GVF, Henry I EF, Henry II EF some verdigris, Richard I VF, John Fine, Henry III Fair, Edward I EF, Edward III EF, Henry IV AU, Henry V EF with an edge bump, Henry VI VF, Henry VII EF, Edward VI VF, James I Unc, Charles I EF some stains reverse, Charles II AU, George I EF, and Queen Caroline VF along with John Locke memorial 1704 (struck c.1740) 42mm diameter in bronze by J. Dassier, Obverse: Bust right, three-quarters facing, draped, IOHANNES LOCKE. Reverse: Justice and Liberty seated upon a sarcophagus, an infant at their feet reading, M. 1704 in exergue, MI ii 271/72, Eimer 413, Very Good - Fine
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
Royal Scottish Society of Arts Prize Medals awarded to Rober Henry Bow the famous Scottish Civil Engineer and Photographer (1827-1909) born Alnwick, 3 large silver medals each 51mm (50 grams) 1854 New Designs in IRON ROOFS, 1859 Improvements on Spirt Levels, 1869 Paper on Photometry EF-Unc comes with a book by Mr Bow ECONOMICS OF CONSTRUCTION in relation to FRAMED STRUCTURES 1873 this in good second hand condition
Volunteer Movement 21st Anniversary 1881 63mm diameter in Copper by N.McPhail, Reverse after J.N.Paton, Obverse: Bust of the Queen almost facing, Crowned, veiled and draped, dividing letters V-R in the field, XXI. ANNIVERSARY. OF. THE. VOLUNTEER. MOVEMENT. MDCCCLXXXI, Reverse: A warrior standing, protects the kneeling figures of Anglia, Hibernia and Scotia, in defence of their mother Kingdom PRO ARIS ET FOCIS, as Eimer 1682, BHM 3104, WE 1378, pleasing GEF
First World War, Peace 1919 38mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1964 variant, Obverse Bust of George V left, TO COMMEMORATE THE VICTORIUS PEACE 1919 GREAT BRITAIN / ITALY / BELGIUM / UNITED STATES / SERBIA / FRANCE Reverse PAX ET CONCORDIA Britannia standing, two cherubs below Unc
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver the Official Royal Mint issue, by G.W. de Saulles, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737,85.8 grammes, about as struck with an even tone in the official Royal Mint red box of issue
St Saviour's School Award 41mm diameter in silver by John Kirk Elizabeth I bust, school building reverse SIGILLUM HOC PUERO OPTIME MERENTI DETUR EF with the legend weak in parts
Medals etc (16) includes official Royal MintCoronation issues (2) George V Coronation 1911 the large 52mm silver issue and Edward VII 1902 the large bronze issue both VF-EF with multiple field and edge nicks, 1897 Jubilee the small silver issue GVF, Edward VIII 1894-1972 left facing portrait, a crown within petals reverse 39mm GVF no hallmark possibly silver, others in base metal (9) including Tokens and paranumismatic these generally F-VF
Medals (4) The Stockton & Darlington Railway Co. commemorative medal dated 1849, a 20th Century striking, 44mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: LOCOMOTION, The original Steam Engine, Reverse: A shield portraying a mining scene, NVF cleaned with a verdigris spot on the obverse, Britannia Tubular Bridge 1850 64mm diameter in white metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Bridge spanning the Menai Strait, beyond - Telford's previous suspension bridge, Reverse: Details of the bridge in a 16-line inscription divided into two vertical sections, Eimer 1440, GVF with some thin scratches, London Bridge Opened 1831 27mm diameter in white metal by B. Wyon Obverse: City of London shield, Reverse: LONDON BRIDGE COMMENCED 15. JUNE 1825, OPENED 1. AUGUST 1831 Eimer 1247, VF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, EF in the red box of issue, this with a stain to the interior and worn on the top
Medals (2) Marriage of George III and Charlotte 1761 26mm diameter in silver Eimer 691 Obverse Conjoined bust of George III and Charlotte to right Reverse Cherub holding ribbon above, two hearts crowned; below, view of London towards the north bank of the Thames and St Paul's Cathedral., Fine or better . Act of Union 1707 26mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Eimer 424 Obverse: Bust left crowned and draped, ANNA. Reverse: British shield within the Garter, crowned, upon a pedestal inscribed with the double cypher of A R supported by a lion and unicorn, NVF
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
Coronation of Edward VII bronze 40mm diameter by E Fuchs (4 different versions) all with right facing busts of Edward and Alexandra reverses have John Battersby Mayor, Female seated and Westminster Abbey, G Kirtley Mayor Borough of Sunderland, Henry W Newton Mayor Newcastle Upon Tyne average EF
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
South AfricaWar - Memorial 1900 70mm diameter in bronze by E. Fuchs Eimer 1850, Obverse: An angel with an olive-branch kneels over a fallen soldier clutching a flag; beyond, soldiers and tents on a battlefield. TO THE MEMORYOF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR QUEEN AND COUNTRY, Below, a plaque SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN 1899 1900. Reverse : a helmeted figure of Bellona standing on a rocky ledge sheathing her sword, below, columns of departing troops march along the coast towards waiting ships. In the background a radiant sun inscribed PAX over distant mountains EF and impressive
Horse Racing - First News of the World Grand National 1975, 51mm diameter in silver by Birmingham Mint, Obverse: a horse inscribed: 1st NEWS OF THE WORLD GRAND NATIONAL 1975 and a winning post, Reverse: Head of L 'Escargot, the winning horse, 65.71 grammes of sterling silver, A/UNC and lustrous, lightly toned, in the box of issue, along with Bakers and Confectioners Exhibitions (2) Y Gwir Yn Erbyn Y Byd Bridge. To Garner & Son, Aylesbury, Reverse: Female figure standing with a flag inscribed HOVIS, VF with some spots, Prize Medal - Confectioners, Bakers and Allied Trades Exhibition. London an oval medal in bronze 51mm x 40mm EF awarded to J.E. Garner 1927, along with Attendance Medal - Award of Merit, in base metal VF, boxed, the box inscribed St. Michael's School, Pimlico - George Wise 1894
Edward VIII 52mm bronze EDWARD VIII KING & EMPEROR surrounds right facing portrait, ASCENDED THE THRONE JANUARY 20 1936 ABDICATED DECEMBER 10 1936 within a wreath reverse Unc with a matt finish and a contemporary presentation box
Sherborne School founded 1550, 45mm in bronze by Allen & Moore, undated (1850) Obverse: Bust of Edward VI almost facing, wearing cap and decorations, Reverse: SIGILLVM. LIBERE. SCOLE. GRAMATICALIS. DE. SHIRBORNE VIVAT REX. EDWARDVS SEXTVS 1550, toned UNC with some small spots, boxed, along with Royal Mint Medal - British Empire Exhibition 1924 36mm in bronze by J. Langford Jones, VF
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
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
Edward VIII as Prince of Wales Visit to Capetown 1925 32mm bronze Eimer 1999sailing galleon reverse Choice Unc and Lustrous comes with a contemporary white card box with a coat of arms on the lid
German States - Sax-Coburg-Gotha 1905 The Accession of Duke Carl Edward silver, 32mm 18 grams has the Duke left facing bust obverse with the legend CARL. EDUARD HERZOG V. SACHSEN COBURG u GOTHA the reverse with crown and sceptre and the legend TRITT DIE REGIERUNG AN 19 JULI 1905, Unc with a Matt finish
Medals Schools ( 2) Eton College A Tout Seigneur Tout Honneur,44mm bese metal along with The Opening of Marischal College Alexander Lyon Lord Provost of Aberdeen Opening by King Edward VII 27th September 1906 40mm Good Fine
World War I (33) comprising 1914-1918 and Victory Medal Pairs (8), 1914-1918 Medals (8), Victory Medals (14), 1914-15 Stars (2) and 1914 Star (1) NVF to EF, the 1914 Star scratched on the reverse
World War I Trios (5) War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star, awarded to 1) Pte. R.L. Scott A.S.C. M2/046868, 2) A.Marriott Ord. R.N. J.36759, 3) Dvr. B.C. Greaves A.S.C. T2-015150, 4) Pte. J.R. Scanes A.S.C. SS-7927, 5) Pte. J.W. Broadie A.S.C. 18473, NVF to GVF all on suspension bars, for wearing
Medals (7) Edward VII Coronation 1902 56mm in bronze, the Official Royal Mint issue, NEF lightly cleaned with some spots and scratches, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 57mm in silver plated bronze by Edward CarterPreston, BHM 4286. Giordano CM215c, VF cleaned, some of the plating now missing from the reverse, Kings Medals a 3-piece set awarded to G. Brown 1908-9, 1909-10 and 1910-11, each awarded by the London County Council for Punctual Attendance, each EF pierced for suspension, with bars attached bearing the dates, George VI Coronation 1937 44mm diameter in bronze by Turner & Simpson, Reverse: Britannia standing in an archway, holding crown aloft, Battleship sailing and St. Paul's behind, EF with some edge knocks, George VI Coronation 1937 Newark local issue 36mm diameter pierced for suspension, with ribbon and NEWARK bar, GEF boxed with additional ribbon, along with Fantasy Pattern set, 1936 a 6-coin set Edward VIII Crown to Threepence in cupro-nickel A/UNC, toned, boxed
Scotland Edward VII Coronation 1902 conjoined right facing busts obverse, reverse has coat of arms INNERLEITHEN WATCH AND PRAY ROBERT MATHIESON PROVOST chocolate Unc with the odd toning spot
White Metal (6) includes 67mm REPUBLICA GENEVENSIS pleasing city view with boats, Crystal Palace 1862 (2), Leeds rebuilt 1841, Charles III 1706 and War for the Independence of Italy this EF others Fine
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 38mm in bronze by Restall, Birmingham, Obverse: Conjoined busts right, crowned and in Coronation robes, H.M. EDWARD VII H.M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Reverse: Britannia standing, looking left, with two shields bearing the Royal Coat of Arms and Union Jack, the shields draped by a ribbon bearing the Order of the Garter, a seascape beyond, 27.14 grammes, EF with some scattered verdigris spots, in the red box of issue
Second World War Group comprising WWII Medal, Defence Medal, Italian Star, Africa Star and 1939-45 Star with ribbons as part of a collection of militaria which includes lapel badges, cap badges, miniatures, buttons and more (lot)
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm in gold by G.W. de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, 91.56 grammes, Eimer 1871a, BHM 3737 EF with some hairline scratches and contact marks, some tiny rim nicks barely detract, in the red Royal Mint box of issue, Eimer states 861 pieces issued
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
200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo 2015 a 6-piece set by Worcestershire Medal Service, comprising Duke of Wellington Gold medal 22mm diameter, 7 grammes of 14 carat gold, Proof FDC, along with Medal George Regent, a modern replica of the Waterloo Medal 36mm in gold-layered bronze BU, and Monarchs of the Napoleonic Wars (4) depicting Napoleon, Francis I of Austria, King Frederick William III of Prussia and Tsar Alexander I of Russia, these 36mm in bronze and each with a reverse of the heraldic lion with WATERLOO below, all Lustrous UNC in the folder of issue
World War I trios (2) the first comprising British War Medal, Victory medal and 1914 Star, awarded to 8423 L/Cpl.H.Roy, K.O.S.B., Good Fine to NVF, the second comprising British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star awarded to Fine to Good Fine, the War Medal and Star cleaned, along with World War I Victory Medal awarded to 150498 Gnr. A.S. Dickinson, R.A. VF, stained on the reverse, and Special ConstabularyLong Service Medal awarded (to Samuel Dickinson) GVF with an edge bruise
World War I pairs British War Medal and Victory Medals (4 pairs) the first awarded to 26290 Pte. E. Ormerod Rif. Brig. VF, the second awarded to 28613 G.H.Woodward S.Lan. R, Fine, cleaned, the third awarded to 102505 Pte. T. Jolly R.A.M.C., Good Fine to VF, the War Medal cleaned, the fourth awarded to 37733 Pte. W. Dewhurst, M.G.C. Good Fine to NVF, the War Medal cleaned
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
World War I pairs British War Medal and Victory Medals (4 pairs) the first awarded to M2-121172 Pte. H. Salisbury A.S.C., GVF, the second awarded to 194959 Spr. W. Beedle, R.E, Fine or slightly better with some stains, the third awarded to 28178 Pte.J.Jepson S.Lan. R. Fine, the war medal with some stains, the fourth awarded to Cpl. J. Dodge R.A. Fine to Good Fine, the War Medal cleaned
Prize medals (4) The King Edward VII Medal - School Board For London, 1903 (2), 1904, 1905 each 39mm in White Metal by Spink & Son Ltd. Awarded to F. Boshell 'For Punctual Attendance During The School Year' each pierced at the top with suspension ring attached to a bar bearing the date, all GEF to A/UNC in the original boxes
World War IBritish War Medals (4) the first awarded to 171280 Gnr. E.A. Marston R.A., Good Fine/Fine, the second awarded to 179590 Gnr. T. Heaps R.A. VF cleaned, the third awarded to John Liversage (no other details), the fourth awarded to 13148 Pte. J. Ellison, R.D.Fus Fine, all with ribbons
World War IBritish War Medals (4) the first awarded to 18987 Gnr. W. Dix. R.A. VF, the second awarded to J.85518 J. Wagstaff. Ord. R.N. Fine with some edge knocks, the third awarded to 2877 Pte. J. Higgs, Manch. R. the fourth awarded to J. 11889 Pte. H.J. Rogers Sea.Highrs. NVF, all with ribbons
Medals (11) Death of George V 1936 uniface trial in white metal, Reverse: BORN 1865 / SUCCEEDED TO THE THRONE 1910 / DIED 1936 within a wreath, Reverse as Eimer 2038 by Turner & Simpson, Obverse blank with 2A scratched on it, 29.50 grammes, GEF. Coronation of George VI 1937 52mm uniface trial in white metal, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH , Obverse as Eimer 2049 by J. Langford Jones, Reverse: Blank with 2C scratched on it, 32.30 grammes, EF. France (7) Universal Exposition Paris 1878 30mm in bronze by Dubois Lustrous A/UNC, Stade de la Suze 1935 60mm in bronze, stamped BRONZE on the edge EF, Obverse: Marianne, uniface medal 59mm in bronze by H. Dropsy, BRONZE 1971 on edge, UNC Obverse: Marianne uniface medal 50mm in bronze by A.Guzman, stamped BRONZE 1971 on edge UNC, France Award Medal 54mm in silvered bronze by H. Dropsy ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE ET GAZ DE FRANCE awarded to M.Dequet, EF, Agricultural Medal 40mm in brass, Reverse: Sheep, Paris Shooting Company 41mm in bronze by Dubois, undated, EF, and Prize Medal 50mm uniface, inscribed FOVERAN / & BELHELVIE / Presented by / COL. HUNTER / HORT. SOCIETY, EF, in a silver coloured mount, not hallmarked so presumed not silver
World War IBritish War Medals (3) the first awarded to 74226 Dvr. A. Mort R.A., NVF, the second awarded to 63899 Pte. T.J. Porter Lan. Fus.VF/NVF with grey tone, the third awarded to 207042 Pte. F. Tierney, VF, all with ribbons
World War IBritish War Medals (3) the first awarded to T. Holland (edge details partly defaced), Fine, toned, the second awarded to Capt. W.J. Gilchrist, VF, the third awarded to 235062 Pte. F.Fearn, R.War. R, Good Fine, cleaned, Pte. Fearn was killed in action aged 20, on 16th April 1918 at Ypres, part of the German April Offensive of 1918, all three with ribbons
Gardening, Horticultural and Agricultural Interest (12) Rochdale Agricultural Show 1904 45mm diameter in silver, EF boxed, the box stained, The Smallholder Championship Medals (4), three are 45mm diameter in bronze, boxed UNC, the third of a different design, 38mm diameter UNC in capsule, Prize Medal - Amateur Gardening Magazine, undated, Presented by Amateur Gardening, 'FOR MERIT IN HORTICULTURE' 45mm in silvered bronze, EF the reverse with some scratches, boxed, Prize Medal - Home Gardener Championship Medallion 45mm diameter in bronze, unawarded, EF boxed, Prize Medal - International Dahlia Society, awarded by Montague Burton, for Best Individual Bloom , K. Myatt 1959 EF, lightly cleaned, now retoned, Prize Medal - National Chrysanthemum Society undated, 45mm diameter in bronze, unawarded UNC boxed, Prize Medal - National Rose Society 41mm in bronze, awarded to R.L. McDougall, Royal Horticultural Affiliated Societies 45mm in matt bronze, unawarded UNC, Sir Joseph Banks Royal Horticultural Society Medal (awarded 1928) awarded to Redmarley Horticultural & Cottage Garden Society to Mr. G. Davies 1928 EF box, the box with the lid detached
Medallic Issues - Edward VIII Pattern Coins 1937 by Windsor Mint (3) Crown, Halfcrown and Penny, each 50mm in Gold-plated copper, Reverses representing Royal Coat of Arms, Ship, and Britannia respectively, Proofs nFDC to FDC with certificates
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London 1886 52mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT, Reverse: COLONIAL AND INDIAN EXHIBITION 1886 within a wreath, 82.30 grammes, Eimer 1725, BHM 3209, uninscribed, GVF, and Award medal Sir C. William Siemens 52mm in bronze by Allan Wyon, Reverse: AWARDED BY SIEMENS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, 82.74 grammes, EF with some surface dirt, in an open case
School related Medals (11) Centenary of Sunday Schools in Wales 1885, 44mm in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Draped bust of Thomas Charles, three-quarters facing, in ecclesiastical vestments, Reverse: 8-line inscription, BHM 3201, Eimer 1713, 38.40 grammes, EF, along with Award Medals (10) Prize Medal Durham University 38mm in bronze, awarded to C.A. Aarvold, Junior Fives 1923, EF, Gresham's School, Holt, Norfolk, 51mm in bronze, First Class Swimming Test 1916, awarded to G.C. Whitehouse, Reverse: Gresham's School, Holt, Norfolk VF with an edge bruise, Alleyn's School Dulwich, 1914 Class II, 3rd Hurdles, 38mm in bronze, unawarded, EF, Bromsgrove School a pair awarded to G.G. Page, each 36mm in bronze, the first awarded for 'Sports B' Long Jump 2nd 17 Ft 3 Ins. 1905, the second awarded for 'Sports C' 220 Yards Handicap 2nd, 1902 both EF, Prize medal 46mm in White Metal 'Reward of Merit' / 'For Writing' by Allen & Moore, undated (c.1844-1855) unawarded, EF, Reward Of Superior Merit and 'For Regular Attendance 43mm in white metal holed for suspension, with attached ribbon with 5 clasps and pin, all uninscribed, EF boxed, School Regular Attendance Medal - Reward of Superior Merit 45mm in White Metal awarded to Wilfred Heal 4th Year 1899 EF, holed for suspension with bar, ribbon and pin, boxed, School Regular Attendance Medal - Reward of Superior Merit 45mm in White Metal unawarded, with bar, ribbon and pin, boxed, School Regular Attendance Medal - Reward of Superior Merit 45mm in bronze, unawarded, with bar, ribbon and pin, boxed
Award and Prize Medals (5) European Gas Company Medal 1935 awarded to Arthur Ledoux, for 10 Years Service, EF boxed with ribbon, Music Award Medal, undated, for Bristol Co-operative., Eisteddford, Vocal Duet, 51mm in bronze, unnamed, by Thomas Fattorini Ltd. UNC boxed, Prize medal Pitman's College , 41mm in bronze, Obverse: Bust left of Isaac Pitman SIR ISAAC PITMAN INVENTOR OF PHONOGRAPHY, Reverse : PITMAN 'S COLLEGE inscribed Reporting Competition 1933, GEF boxed, The Universal Cookery & Food Exhibition 38mm diameter in bronze Reverse: HONORIS CAUS LONDINI within a wreath, inscribed 1931 below, EF, the reverse with some small verdigris spots, in the box of issue , Prize Medal 1946 51mm in bronze, Obverse a standing male figure holding a wreath, VICTORII, Reverse: K.A.R. SENIOR PAIRS 1946 with faint pencil marks below R C M / A B, A/UNC
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
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 39mm in gilt bronze by J. Carter, Obverse: Conjoined busts right, THEIR MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTIES EDWARD VII & ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Crowned Royal Arms within a wreath CORONATION JUNE 20TH 1902, 25.37 grammes, BHM 3573, GVF/VF
Medals (24) St. Anne's on the Sea Land and Building Company Ltd. Centenary 1874-1974 55mm in bronze, Matt finish UNC in Spink box, Centenary of the Opening of the Manchester Ship Canal 1894-1994 Prooflike UNC in a Royal Mint box with leaflet, 75th Anniversary of the RAF/50th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force Association 1993 39mm in gold plated base metal, Prooflike UNC in a Royal Mint box, Granada Studios Opening Tour July 20th 1988 45mm in base metal, UNC boxed, RAC Norwich Union Classic 1991 44mm in base metal, Lustrous UNC boxed, Finlandia Vodka, Miss Matthew Brown Contest 1989, 45mm in base metal, UNC boxed, City of Bristol - Clifton Suspension Bridge undated 45mm A/UNC boxed, Windermere Lake Festival, undated 44mm in Nickel Silver by The Tower Mint, EF with handling marks, boxed, Olympic Games Medal 1984 Los Angeles 39mm in bronze, lustrous UNC, Blenheim Palace undated 39mm in bronze UNC, Dover Castle undated 39mm in bronze lustrous UNC with some toning, Leeds Castle undated 38mm in base metal UNC, Bodiam Castle/National Trust 39mm undated in bronze, UNC toned, Framlingham Castle undated 39mm in bronze, lustrous UNC, Belvoir Castle undated, 39mm in gold plated base metal, UNC, Warwick Castle undated, 38mm in bronze UNC, Tintagel Castle/English Heritage undated 38mm in gold plated base metal UNC, York Castle Museum, undated, 38mm in bronze UNC, Peterborough Cathedral undated 38mm in bronze, lustrous UNC, toned, Whitby Abbey undated 38mm in bronze, lustrous UNC with some toning, European Architectural Heritage Year 1975 - Stonehenge 45mm in bronze Lustrous UNC with some toning, D-Day 50th Anniversary 1994 Devon County Council issue 36mm in bronze EF, The Tower of London undated 26mm in base metal, Obverse: Tower, Reverse: Raven, A/UNC with suspension ring, in Bigbury Mint box, Football - Manchester United v Tottenham Medal Season 2006-7, 45mm in base metal A/UNC boxed, HMS Victory Medal and Keyring set comprising Cutty sark oval medal, made from metal originating from the ship's foremast, and keyring from HMS Victory Copper UNC in Nauticalia box, Czechoslovakia - Jaroslav Hasek - Memorial of National Literature 1973 70mm diameter in bronze EF boxed, Czechoslovakia Commercial Bank 1975 70mm in bronze, UNC boxed
Medals (12) Prize medals (5) Army Training Regiment - Pirbright 51mm in bronze, Winner Commanding Officer Competition, UNC boxed, Winchester College Gymnastics medal undated, 36mm diameter in bronze GVF, Prize Medal - Rifle Club (awarded 1978) 33mm diameter in bronze, the reverse with the same design as the original 1860 medal, an archer and rifleman standing, obverse: inscribed RIFLE P.M. 1978 PERIOD 'A' 2nd, EF with lacquering on the reverse, Prize Medal - Rifle Club (awarded 1975) 33mm diameter in bronze, the reverse with the same design as the original 1860 medal, an archer and rifleman standing, obverse: inscribed RIFLE P.M. 1975 PERIOD 'A' 2nd, EF lacquered, Lovefield Relay First Team 1953 35mm silvered GVF, Italy - Michaelangelo Buonarroti 88th Birthday, 58mm in bronze, cast, Obverse: Bust right, draped, Reverse: Michaelangelo in the guise of a blind man, holding flask and staff, being led by a guide dog, Fine, holed twice at the top, Medal or cliché 58mm diameter in bronze, Obverse head right 1869-1929, Good Fine, Kinlochleven Smelter 80 Years 1909-1989 39mm in aluminium, EF stained, The British Aluminium Company 1907-1957 50th Anniversary 40mm in aluminium, VF with some dirt and staining, Borough of Bebington Charter Medal 1937 Viscount Leverhulme 39mm in bronze VF lacquered with suspension loop at the top, Spain - Juan Carlo I and Sofia36mm in cast base metal, within a silver coloured mount, not hallmarked so presumed not silver, VF, William Shakespeare Cast Oval medal Fair, ex-mount with surface damage, Half-Shell for medal Arts Treasures Exhibition, Manchester 1857 67mm in brass (no medal) Good Fine, Brass Plaque - Flying Fox Car Club, uniface 86mm diameter, 327 grammes, Good Fine with some edge damage around 4 o'clock, Tokens (7) Canada Shell Oil Tokens (issued 1965-1968) 1870 Manitoba - Prairie Crocus, 31mm diameter in brass plated zinc, EF with some spots, 1905 Alberta - Wild Rose, 32mm diameter in brass plated zinc, EF with some spots, 1867 New Brunswick - Purple Violet, 32mm, NEF with some spots, 1905 Saskatchewan - Prairie Lily, 32mm EF with some small spots, Prime Ministers of Canada 1963 Lester B. Pearson 32mm in brass plated zinc (plating worn away) NEF, Prime Ministers of Canada 1968 Pierre E. Trudeau 32mm in brass plated zinc (plating worn away) VF with some spots, and a small group of coins (4) GB Crowns (2) 1977 UNC, 1981 UNC, both in slide cases, New Zealand One Dollar 1969 Cook's Chart, UNC in a slide case, Canada One Dollar 1982 Constitution EF
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
Medals (6) Sheffield Sunday School Union 1862 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left, SHEFFIELD SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION JUBILEE 1862. MONTGOMERY, GEF holed on the edge at the top, Peace Medal 1919, Shoreditch local issue, 35mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Britannia as Peace standing facing with dove and olive branch, BRITAIN FRANCE ITALY AMERICA BELGIVM, Reverse: Crest JUNE 1919 H. BUSBY BIRD J.P. MAYOR, Good Fine, holed at the top, The King's Medal, London County Council, awarded for Attendance, Conduct and Industry during the year, to A. Barrett, with 1912-13 bar GEF with some spots on the reverse, S.S. Great Britain, Safe Return to Bristol 1970, 39mm diameter in bronze, EF cleaned, First Communion medal 39mm diameter, in white metal, in Gothic style, unsigned, 6.42 grammes, GVF with suspension loop at the top, The Visit of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to Fort William 1991 39mm diameter in aluminium, Obverse: Fort William 300, AN GEARASDAN (Gaelic for 'The Garrison), GVF with some scratches
Music and Arts related (5) Joseph Turner - Bicentenary of his Birth 1975 55mm diameter in bronze, Similar in style to the Royal Academy of Arts Turner Medal of 1851, Obverse: Bust left JOSEPH MALLORD WILLIAM TURNER R:A. NAT: 1775 OB: 1851, Reverse: A student of nature, reclining in a landscape, beyond, a rainbow and sun over a coast, three female figures above, (as Eimer 1466), 82.43 grammes, EF, Franz Schubert 75mm diameter in bronze by A. Hartig, undated, uniface, Obverse: Bust left FRANZ SCHUBERT, A/UNC, Prize Medal - The North Manchester Competitive Music Festival 1929, 38mm diameter in silver, 22.21 grammes, Obverse: Crest with blue and red enamel in the centre, awarded for TENOR SOLO, no recipient, EF, Prize or Award medal - St. Stephen's, Whelley Choristers award Medals (2) by Fattorini, Birmingham, both to Norman Ward, both 50mm diameter in bronze, the first inscribed 'St. Stephen's Whelley / Norman Ward / 59 Years / A Faithful Chorister / Presented 1992', the second inscribed 'R.S.C.M. / Norman Ward / 70 Years a chorister / St. Stephens Whelley / 2003, both UNC boxed
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
Signing of the Armistice, Tenth Anniversary 1928, 76mm diameter in silver, by C.L.J. Doman, Obverse: The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London, THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE, In Exergue: NOVEMBER 11th / MCMXVIII, Reverse: An Allegory of Deliverance: Great Britain advancing, supporting a youthful warrior, head bandaged and shackles broken, offers a wreath to the memory of fallen heroes, Eimer 2008, BHM 4132, 194.25 grammes, Matt Finish, UNC, 547 struck.
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
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
Germany - Weimar Republic 1920 55mm diameter in copper, Obverse: Frenchcolonial soldier right, DIE . WACHTE . AM . RHEIN !! Reverse: All-seeing eye looks down upon a woman tied to a large phallus wearing a French helmet DIE SCHWARZE SCHANDE, 49.16 grammes, GVF
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
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 51mm diameter in brass by Mappin & Webb, Obverse: EDWARD THE SEVENTH . ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT, Crown above medallic busts, three-quarters left and right, DIEU ET MON DROIT on ribbons below. Reverse: Britannia stands before Parliament, blowing trumpet, GOD SAVE THE KING - GOD SAVE THE QUEEN / 26 JUNE 1902, unlisted by Eimer, BHM 3836, 58.45 grammes, EF, Note: The 26 June date on this medal was the original proposed date of the Coronation, cancelled due to the King having an appendix operation. The actual date of the Coronation was 9th August 1902.
20th Century (4) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver by G.W. de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, EF nicely toned, Coronation of George V 1911 38mm diameter in bronze, by Fuchs, published by Elkington, NEF, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 32mm diameter in silver by P. Metcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issue, EF, boxed, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 51mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: Britannia standing facing, with lion,. Holding orb, shield and trident, UNC or near so with some small edge nicks, boxed, along with Silver Ingot, Liberty Trade Silver, One Ounce of 0.999 Silver, 1986, Lustrous UNC with certificate
George Frederick Handel - Centenary of His Death 1859, 51mm diameter by W.J. Taylor, Obverse: Draped Bust of George Frederick Handel wearing cap left, GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL, Reverse: CENTENARY COMMEMORATION CRYSTAL PALACE MDCCCLIX, Awarded to J.N. Harrison Esq. President S.H.S, BHM 2656, Eimer 1527, 71.28 grammes, Toned UNC with a small spot on the reverse, in fitted named case
Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce 1863, 56mm diameter by L.C. Wyon Obverse: Bare head of the Prince of Wales right, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES PRESIDENT MDCCCLXIII, Reverse: SOCIETY OF ARTS MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE within a wreath with FOUNDED 1754 . INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1847 around, Edge: JOHN HENRY ROE, SPANISH EXAMINATION 1891. 78.96 grammes, BHM 2794, Eimer 1567, UNC
First World War - Sea Services Tribute Medal 1919 52mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: Britannia, standing upon a rock with British lion holds a wreath and trident, in the distance, shipping and aircraft, In Exergue: 1914-1919. THE SURE SHIELD, Reverse: SEA SERVICES COMMEMORATION 4TH AUGUST 1914-1919 in 5 lines, all within a wreath, BHM 4151, Eimer 1966, 61.01 grammes, NVF cleaned
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
Return of the Conservative M.P.'s for Shropshire 1841, 57mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: A sword, sceptre and crown upon a cushion, and a ribbon GOD SAVE THE QUEEN, within a wreath inscribed CLIVE GORE D'ISRAELI BOTFIELD PIGOT GASKELL FORESTER WHITMORE ACKERS TOMLINE DARLINGTON HILL on the leaves, FESTIVAL AT SHREWSBURY TO CELEBRATE THE RETURN TO PARLIAMENT OF THE XII CONSERVATIVE MEMBERS FORS SHROPSHIRE NOVEMBER 12 1841. EARL OF POWIS PRESIDENT. Reverse: View of the Wrekin and surrounding landscape. ALL FRIENDS ROUND THE WREKIN, Edge: I.T.SMITHEMON EDWARDES ESQ. FROM THE EARL OF POWIS, 65.90 grammes, Eimer 1358, EF
Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 35mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left crowned, in coronation robes, EDWARDVS VIII DEI GRA . BRITT : OMN : REX, Reverse: Royal Arms within the Garter, with supporters , banner below inscribed DIEU ET MON DROIT, above : IN COMMEMORATION, below EDWARD VIII / 1937, wreath below, GVF with a spot on the reverse
Prince Albert Receives The Freedom of the City of London 1885, 77mm diameter in bronze by G.G. Adams, issued by the Corporation of London, Obverse: Bare head right within a wreath H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES, BORN JANUARY 8th 1864. Reverse: The Lord Chamberlain offering the right hand of fellowship to the Prince. In his left hand he holds a casket containing a copy of the City Freedom. The Lord mayor stands at a table on which the City sword and mace. princess Alexandra to left, the Prince of Wales to the right. In Exergue: Arms of the City of London. RECEIVING THE FREEDOM OF LONDON JUNE 29TH 1885., BHM 3182, Eimer 1717, UNC with very minor cabinet friction, excellent fields with touches of blue and magenta tone, only 400 pieces minted
Investiture of Edward, Prince of Wales 1911 (4) each 39mm diameter in silver by Vaughton, Obverse Bust three-quarters left, crowned and draped, CARNARVON IVLY. .XIIIMCMXIin the fields INVESTITURE . OF . EDWARD . PRINCE . OF . WALES . K.G. Reverse: Caernarvon Castle, the Welsh dragon below: GORPHENAF MCMXI on a radiate sky decorated with the Prince's crest within Garter, crowned, ARWISGIAD . IORWERTH . TYWYSOG. CYMRU , by W. Goscombe John, The Official Royal Mint issues, BHM 4079, Eimer 1925, GVF cleaned, NEF (2) and GEF, all in the red Royal Mint boxes of issue
History of the Seas (6) each 45mm diameter in .925 silver by John Pinches (1974) Robert Blake - General at Sea, HMS Resolution - Battling Through, Enduring All, Sovereign of the Seas - First Three-Decker, The First Ark Royal, Sir Francis Drake - First Circumnavigation, Henry Grace a Dieu - Great Warship of Henry VIII, and History of the English Speaking Peoples each 45mm diameter in silver by Danbury Mint (3) KingArthur at Badon c.500AD, The Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII and Cromwell 1536-1539 The Battle of Trafalgar 21 Oct 1805, UNC some with toning
Prince Albert Victor Receives The Freedom of the City of London 1885 77mm diameter in bronze by G.G. Adams, issued by the Corporation of London, Obverse Bare head of Prince Albert Victor within a wreath, right, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES . BPRN JANUARY 8TH 1864 ., Reverse: The Lord Chamberlain offering the right hand of fellowship to the Prince. In his left hand he holds a casket containing a copy of the City Freedom. The Lord mayor stands at a table on which the City sword and mace: Princess Alexandra to left, The Prince of Wales to right. In Exergue: Arms of the City of London RECEIVING THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON JUNE 29th 1885. BHM 3182, Eimer 1717, in a large NGC holder and graded AU58 BN Regal Collection. Only 400 pieces struck.
Medals (8) The High-Pavement Chapel Founded 1691/Sunday School Centenary Founded 1805 44mm diameter in bronze by Vaughton NEF. Robert Raikes - Founder of Sunday Schools 39mm diameter in white metal NEF pierced for suspension. Queen Alexandra Dock, Cardiff, Opened 1906, 52mm diameter in bronze, Eimer 1900 GVF. Coronation of Edward VII (2) 1902 Newcastle-upon-Tyne in bronze by Fuchs, Fine, holed for suspension. Metropole Hotel, London in bronze by Fuchs VF. John Wesley Born 1703 Died 1791 The World is My Parish, 45mm diameter in white metal, Reverse: St. Domingo Street Weslyan Methodist, Established March 1785 NVF, pierced for suspension. William Gladstone 1884 33mm diameter in white metal Reverse: COMMEMORATIVE OF FRANCHISE DEMONSTRATION, Good Fine, holed for suspension, along with Prize medal -All England Croquet Association Handicap 46mm diameter in bronze awarded to A.H. Wrey 1924 Ranelaga Club NEF, Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle 1748 42mm diameter in brass, unsigned, Obverse George II right GEORGIUS . II. D.G.REX, Reverse : Britannia seated right, leans upon shield, regarding a sailing ship, PEACE NOURISHES TRADE Exergue: PROCLAIM'D 2.FEB 1748, 16.33 grammes, Fine with corroded surfaces, Masonic Rainbow badge, with Peace Dove and olive branch, in silver, by Kenning & Son, London, with ribbon and clasp inscribed, NOAH LODGE 263 , in excellent second-hand condition, 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,
Medals a varied group (19) Saint George Medal undated, 52mm diameter in .800 silver, 71.51 grammes, EF, Sedgley Park Award medal, undated (1799), 42mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon, EF, British Army in the Netherlands 1815 41mm diameter in bronze by A.J.Depaulis and La Fitte, BHM 867 About EF with some verdigris spots, A Scottish Soldier 1815 41mm diameter in White Metal by E.J.Dubois, BHM 868 Good Fine with some blistering, Foundation and First Meeting of the British Archaeological Association 1843 35mm diameter in bronze by W.J.Taylor BHM 2106var., Reverse: Three shields, VF/GVF, The Chinese Junk Keying 1848 26mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2322, Fine, Death of Sir Robert Peel 1850 27mm diameter in Brass, unsigned, BHM 2399 Near Fine, Centenary of the Foundation of Sunday Schools 1880 44mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, BHM 3088, VF with some scratches, pierced for suspension, with suspension ring, Centenary of the Foundation of Sunday Schools 1880 44mm diameter in White Metal, by Ottley, Obverse: Bust of Robert Raikes left, Reverse: TRAIN UP A CHILD / IN THE WAY HE SHOULD GO / & WHEN HE IS OLD / HE WILL NOT DEPART / FROM IT, NVF holed for suspension, with suspension ring, unlisted by BHM, Italy - National Exhibition 1891, Palermo, 40mm diameter in bronze, Fine, Death of the Duke of Clarence 1892 24mm diameter in bronze, BHM 3429, NVF holed, The Opening of Broadbent's Delph Playground 1897 33mm diameter in bronze VF, unlisted by BHM, Millennium of the City of Winchester 45mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: City Arms, Reverse: A.D. 897 BEORNWULF / WICREEVE / AD 1897-8 / ALFRED BOWKER / MAYOR, GVF with some edge knocks, unlisted by BHM, Edinburgh University Prize Medal 52mm diameter in bronze, awarded to D.E. Cameron for Senior Mathematics 1897-98, EF, End of the First South African War 1900 45mm diameter in White Metal by Spink & Son. BHM 3680, Eimer 1851, VF, Opening of the Town Hall, Lancaster 1909 44mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: City Arms, GIVEN BY LORD ASHTON TO ROBERT WILSON MAYOR, EF, Coronation of George V 1911 52mm diameter by A.H.Darby, Silver Plated, matt finish, BHM 4028, EF, Dismantling of the Gigantic Wheel, Blackpool 1928, 32mm diameter in White Metal NVF, Liverpool and Manchester Railway 150th Anniversary 1979 46mm diameter in brass, EF with some dark toning in places
Medals 18th and 19th Century (7) Dassier's Kings and Queens 1731 Henry II (Medal No.5) Eimer 526, Good Fine, Jernigan's Lottery 1736 39mm diameter in silver by J.S.Tanner, Eimer 537, About Fine, Frederick II - Battle of Rosbach and Lissa 1757, in bronze, unsigned, Eimer 656var. Good Fine, Thomason's Metallic Vase 1821 54mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Eimer 1160, BHM 1176, A/UNC with a thin scratch on the obverse, boxed, Coronation of William IV 1831 55mm diameter in White metal by T.W.Ingram, BHM 1484, VF with an edge bruise, Crimean War - Battle of Inkerman 1854 41mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2541, GVF/NEF, Crimean War - Battle of Alma 1854, 41mm diameter in White Metal by Pinches, BHM 2539, Fine, Crimean War - Battle of Balaclava 1854 41mm diameter in White Metal by Pinches, BHM 2540, Eimer 1491, GVF pierced for suspension
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Visits to the City of London 1902, 76mm diameter in bronze by Searle & Co. for The Corporation of London, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined and draped, the Queen crowned, IN HONOUR OF THE VISIT OF THEIR MAJESTIES KING EDWARD VII & QUEEN ALEXANDRA TO THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF LONDON, Reverse: Londinia presents a welcoming address to the King and Queen seated right, on a dais. To left a ribbon inscribed CIVIVM AMOR ET FIDES and to right, a fanfare blown by Fame, beyond: a facade of the Guildhall. In Exergue: A sceptre and mace, Eimer 1874, BHM 3868, GEF Rare, only 300 minted
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
The Duke of Wellington and related (9) The Passage of the Duro 1809 41mm diameter in bronze (Mudie's National Series, issued 1820) by N.G.A.Brenet and E.J.Dubois, BHM 671, VF/GVF the obverse with some verdigris, Parliamentary Thanks For Wellington's Services In The Peninsular War 1812 53mm diameter in bronze by T.Webb, BHM 746, NVF with some spots and contact marks, The Surrender of Pamplona 1813 41mm diameter in bronze (Mudie's National Series, issued 1820) by N.G.A.Brenet and J.P.Droz, BHM 765, 38.99 grammes, NEF with some contact marks, Peace in Europe 1814 41mm diameter in White Metal by J.P.Droz, BHM 825, NEF, Battle of Waterloo 1815 41mm diameter in White Metal BHM 871, VF/NVF with surface marks, The Duke of Wellington Elected Chancellor of Oxford University 1834 38mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 1663, GVF with some surface marks and an edge knock, Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 51mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2476, NEF and lustrous with some contact marks, Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 55mm diameter by J. Hinks, BHM 2487, Eimer 1470, Fine, Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 45mm diameter by J. Hinks, BHM 2487, Eimer 1470, GVF and lustrous with some surface marks
Medals 20th Century (9) comprising Silver issues (3) Coronation of George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, 16.03 grammes, Fine, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue NVF cleaned, Coronation of George VI 1937 32mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, GVF colourfully toned, and bronze issues (6) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 52mm diameter by C. Frampton Eimer1872, BHM 3767, EF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 46mm diameter by F.Bowcher, Eimer 1869, BHM 3741, Magellan Circumnavigation of the Globe 400th Anniversary 1522-1922 50mm diameter in bronze, GEF, New Charter of the Order of St. John 1926 70mm diameter in bronze by Edward Caruana Dingli, 146.53 grammes, BHM 4208, only around 100 struck EF with a few spots on the obverse, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 51mm diameter by Turner and Simpson, Eimer 2030, BHM 4263 62.91 grammes, EF lightly cleaned, Coronation of George VI 1937 51mm diameter by Turner and Simpson, 65.93 grammes, Eimer 2047, EF lightly cleaned
Signing of the Armistice, Tenth Anniversary 1928 76mm diameter in silver by C.L.J. Doman/Royal Mint, Obverse: The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE, In Exergue: NOVEMBER 11TH MCMXVIII, Reverse: An Allegory of Deliverance, Great Britain advancing left, supporting a youthful warrior head bandaged and shackles broken offers a wreath to the memory of the fallen heroes, , BHM 4132, Eimer 2008, EF with some small spots and contact marks
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
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