Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 26mm diameter in gold, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506, 12.84 grammes, UNC or very near so with a small contact mark on the veil and some very small rim nicks
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, 83.26 grammes, GEF or better in the red Royal Mint box of issue
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, 84.23 grammes, About EF with uneven tone, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 56mm diameter in bronze (2), by G.W. de Saulles (after T.Brock) / W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, The Official Royal Mint issues, the first NEF with a striking flaw in the obverse field, 75.38 grammes, the second NEF with some small spots and a scratch on the reverse, 73.42 grammes, the second in the box of issue
Coronations and Jubilees (4) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, EF set into a lunette holder with suspension ring, in a Dell & Son fitted case, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 40mm diameter in white metal by Spink & Son, Obverse: Conjoined busts right, Reverse: Arms of the City SHEFFIELD below CORONATION DAY JUNE 26th 1902, VF holed for suspension, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 25mm diameter in silver, by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, VF, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 32mm diameter in silver, by P. Metcalfe, the Official Royal Mint issue, EF/GEF lightly toned, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Preston Merchant Guild 1882 51mm diameter in white metal by J.S & A.B. Wyon Obverse: Conjoined busts of the Duke of Albany and the Duchess of Albany H.R.H. THE DUKE OF ALBANY K.G. THE DUCHESS OF ALBANY, Reverse: Three circles containing the arms of Preston and the Guild, in the third a tablet inscribed EDMUND BIRLEY ESQ. GUILD MAYOR 1882, A shamrock and three roses below PRESTON MERCHANT GUILD, BHM 3134var 59.40 grammes, NEF unlisted in White metal by BHM.
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze, by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 72.22 grammes, NEF with some minor contact marks, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Medals (8) Charles I and Henrietta Royalist badge cast in brass Obverse: Bust of the King right, Reverse: Bust of Henrietta left, Poor, holed, Death of Charles Calvert 1832 44mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Draped Bust of Charles Calvert left, Reverse: A TRIBUTE FROM THE ELECTORS OF SOUTHWARKTO THE MEMORY OF CHARLES CALVERT ESQr THEIR FAITHFUL REPRESENTATIVEIN FIVE SUCCESSIVE PARLIAMENTS FIRST ELECTED 1812 DIED SEPTr 1832 in 10 lines, BHM 1569, Robert Fellowes 1827 38mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Bare Head of Robert Fellows left, ROBERTVS FELLOWES L.L.D. MERENTI PROPOSVIT, Reverse: MORBIS INSPECTIS DESCRIPTIQVE MERVIT. VNIV: COLL : LOND: ALVMIMVS. BHM 1311, About VF with some spots, Defeat of Napoleon 1814 39mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Peace standing emptying cornucopia onto sea shore, barrel to left, ships in background, THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE, BHM 798, Fine with some pitting, holed at the top, King George IIISentimental Medal 1773 26mm diameter by J. Kirk, Obverse: Bust of the King, right, reverse: GEORGE III KING OF GREAT BRITAIN ETc. BHM 167, About Fine, The Reform Bill 1832 25mm diameter in Brass, unsigned, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Lord Grey, Lord Russell and Lord Brougham, THE FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE, Reverse: THE GREAT REFORM BILL THE BULWARK OF FREEDOM PASSED INTO A LAW JUNE 7. 1832 in 7 lines, BHM 1616, VG holed, listed as rare by BHM, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 49mm diameter in White metal by J.Davis, Obverse: Bare head of Queen Victoria left, hair high in chignon, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESRTY VICTORIA, Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned, Scotia, Britannia and Hibernia around, Fame and Archbishop behind, BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED THE THROME JUNE 20 1837 CROWN JUNE 26 1838, BHM 1811, Fine/Good Fine with some blistering, holed at the top, Opening of the Newport Dock Extension 1858 51mm diameter in bronze, by J. Moore, A. Aston Medallist, Obverse a view of the new dock. AREA OF NEW DOCKS 57000 YDS, LENGTH 950 FT. Breadth 350 FT. DEPTH 26 FT. COST £64000, Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OPENING OF THE NEWPORT DOCK EXTENSION. MARCH 2nd 1858. Legend in 12 lines : CHAIRMAN S. HOMFRAY ESQ. SECRETARY CAPTN. FOOTE R.N.ENGINEER Jas. ABERNETY ESQ. M.I.C.E. RESIDENT ENGINEER J.R. KELLOCK ESQ. CONTRACTORS MESSRS. RENNIE LOGAN & Co.MAYOR Wm. WILLIAMS ESQ. unlisted by BHM NVF with some edge knocks
International Health Exhibition 1884 45mm diameter, in gold, by L.C.Wyon (reverse after L.C.Day) 58.17 grammes of 21 carat gold, 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. BHM 3175, Eimer 1704, EF/GEF with some contact marks and hairlines, an impressive large gold issue. Around 254 of these medals were struck in gold, 538 in silver and 820 in bronze, and were awarded to exhibitors in various classes
Prince of Walesundated, (struck 1872), 51mm diameter in bronze by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES, Reverse: The Prince of Wales feathers and motto ICH DEIN, BHM 2930, possibly struck to commemorate the recovery of the Prince from Typhoid, rated RRRR by BHM, 62.56 grammes, NEF
Board of Trade, Sea Gallantry 1855 58mm diameter in bronze, by B. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left, laureate, AWARDED BY THE BOARD OF TRADE FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE, Reverse: Three men and a woman with infant, upon a raft in tempestuous seas, beyond, a lifeboat approaches, Eimer 1503, 108.12 grammes, EF with some small rim nicks
Coronation of William IV 1831 68mm diameter in copper by W.Wyon, after F. Chantrey, Obverse: GULIELMO IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR : REGI F:D:, Reverse: A crown with ship's sails and hulls in place of the ornaments at the top, a trident and oak branch protruding through the crown, clouds and rays of sun behind, CROWNED SEP VIII MDCCCXXXI, COLLECTASQUE FUGAT NUBES SOLEMQUE REDUCIT, Exergue: RUNDELL BRIDGE & CO. BHM 1476var, Eimer 1248 (obverse legend, and also signed by Chantrey), 128.27 grammes, GEF with some tiny rim nicks
Institution of Civil Engineers, The Stephenson Medal 1848 47mm diameter by J.S and A.B. Wyon Obverse: Bust left, GEORGE STEPHENSON B. 1781 D. 1848 THE INST. C.E. INCORP. 1828, Reverse: View of a locomotive, marked No.2 on its side LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE BUILT BY GEORGE STEPHENSON 1816, BHM 2311, Eimer 1429, 59.60 grammes, A/UNC
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, 84.54 grammes, EF with a matt finish, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Admiral Earl Howe NavalVictory of the First of June 1794 41mm diameter in copper by W.Wyon, Obverse: Bust right uniformed, EARL HOWE ADML OF THE WHITE K:G:, Reverse: Neptune advancing right in a marine car FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED OFF USHANT. In Exergue: VII SAIL OF THE LINE CAPTURED I . JUNE MDCCXCIV in 3 lines, BHM 387, Eimer 856, 39.47 grammes, UNC or near so, a most attractive example
London Bridge Opening 1831 51mm diameter in bronze, by B. Wyon, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM THE FOURTH, Reverse: A view of the bridge, LONDON BRIDGE In Exergue: COMMENCED 15 JUNE 1825 OPENED 1. AUGUST 1831, BHM 1544, Eimer 1245, 69.19 grammes, GEF
Naval Action off Tory Island 1798 38mm diameter in bronze, by T.Wyon Snr. Obverse: Bust three-quarters facing, uniformed, SR. J.R. WARREN BARONET . K.B. THE LORD OF HOSTS IS WITH US, Reverse: A Naval engagement, THE SISTER COUNTRY AGAOIN RESCUED FROM INVASION. In Exergue: BREST SQADRON DEFEAT'D OFF TORY ISLAND OCTOBER. 12 .1798, in 3 lines, BHM 456, Eimer 896, 30.87 grammes, EF with traces of lustre and a small indentation in the reverse field
Medals (6) St. Thomas's Hospital 1752 72mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon (First struck 1829) Obverse: Bust right in surgeon's cap CHESELDEN, Reverse: A cadaver on a table awaiting examination; beyond, a skull, book and bell glasses upon a table, decorated with the Arms of the hospital MORS VIVIS SALVS, Exergue: St. THOMAS'S HOSPITAL, Eimer 638 GEF. Note: The medal was awarded annually from around 1845 in silver or bronze, for surgical anatomy, Calendar Medal 1743 41mm diameter in brass, Fine, cleaned, Oliver Cromwell 1658 Dassier a cast copy in pewter? type as Eimer 526/203 NVF in a presentation box, Christmas Medals 1974 (2) each 45mm diameter in bronze by Sandhill Lustrous UNC and boxed, one with certificate, Boston (Lincolnshire) 1970 350th Anniversary of the Sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers 39mm diameter in bronze Obverse: The Arms of Boston 1620 1970 BOSTON, Reverse: A view of St. Botolph's Church, in the foreground, a Quaker couple THE SAILING OF THE PILGRIM FATHERS 350TH ANNIVERSARY Lustrous UNC
Marriage of Princess Louise to Marquis of Lorne 1871, 64mm diameter in bronze, by J.S.Wyon, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, H.R.H. PRINCESS LOUISE MARQUIS OF LORNE, Reverse: Heraldic shields dividing 1871 21 MAR on a field decorated with roses and thistles, within an ornamental quatrefoil, BHM 2916, Eimer 1613, 160.17 grammes, GEF/AU
Marriage of the Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra 1863, 33mm diameter in silver by L.C.Wyon after Messrs Hunt and Roskell, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES * ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF DENMARK, Reverse: Prince of Wales feathers within an open wreath, 10 / MARCH / 1863, BHM 2771, 16.68 grammes, UNC or very near so, lustrous and prooflike with attractive and colourful toning, listed as RR by BHM.
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in copper, by W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse Bust right, diademed, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT CROWNED SEP:8 1831, BHM 1475, Eimer 1251, 18.76 grammes, GEF
William Chambers Art Union of London 1857 55mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Bust right, CHAMBERS 1725-1796, Reverse: a façade of a building. In Exergue: SOMERSET HOUSE 1781, SIR WILLIAM CHAMBERS R.A. ARCHITECT. BHM 2596, Eimer 1516, 117.28 grammes, UNC, number 9 in a series of 30 Art Union of London medals
Battle of Cape St. Vincent 1797 38mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Obverse: Bust almost facing, EARL St. VINCENT DEFEATED THE SPANISH FLEET, Reverse: Two infant genii display an earl's coronet and British ensign above the sea, VALOUR REWARDED. In Exergue: FEB 14 1797 FOUR SHIPS TAKEN OFF CAPE St. VINCENT in 3 lines, BHM 433, Eimer 883, 28.90 grammes, GEF with a small flan flaw on the obverse
Prince of Wales, National Thanksgiving 1872. 58mm diameter in bronze by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Head left, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES, Reverse: The Prince's crest within a wreath, NATIONAL . THANKSGIVING . FOR . RECOVERY . OF . THE . PRINCE . OF . WALES. FEB . 1872. BHM 2929, Eimer 1619, 104.58 grammes, GEF with some contact marks
A pair of medals in white metal (2) comprising (1) London Bridge Opened 1831, 26mm diameter in white metal by B. Wyon, Eimer 1247, BHM 1545, Obverse: City of London Shield, crest and motto, Reverse: LONDON BRIDGE COMMENCED 15. JUNE 1825 OPENED 1. AUGUST 1831, Above: Bridge of the Bridge-House Estates, Issued by the Corporation of the City of London, GVF, (2) Reform Bill 1832 50mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, Eimer 1256, BHM 1587, Obverse: portrait medallion of KING WILLIAM IV. KING OF GREAT BRITAIN in a central circle, around three segments detailing the text of the Reform Bill, Reverse: Justice and Mercury observe Britannia, brandishing a sword, who drives Corruption , holding a money-bag, into the sea. Above: a radiate triangle inscribed KING LORDS COMMONS. BRITANNIA SUPPORTED BY JUSTICE DRIVES CORRUPTION FROM THE CONSTITUTION. In Exergue: MDCCCXXXII, NVF
City of London School 1834 58mm diameter in bronze by B. Wyon, Eimer 1279, BHM 1680, Issued by the Corporation of London. Obverse: Façade of the school building, CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL, In Exergue: FOUNDED BY THE CORPORATION 1834 I.B.BUNNING ARCH. Reverse: Knowledge seated right, instructs a youth who leans upon a tablet, inscribed IOHN CARPENTER 1447, and decorated with the City Arms FOR THE RELIGIOUS & VIRTUOUS EDUCATION OF BOYS & THEIR INSTRUCTION IN LITERATURE & USEFUL KNOWLEDGE. EF with a few small spots
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust of Queen Adelaide right, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP:8 1831. Attractively toned with reflective fields, in an NGC holder and graded MS63
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 (2) 25mm diameter in gold, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506, 12.89 grammes, NEF with some contact marks and rim nicks
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, 84.05 grammes, UNC grey toned with touches of blue and magenta, in the red box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 (3) each 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issues, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.11 grammes, 84.32 grammes and 84.04 grammes, all EF the first two cleaned, the third with some small edge nicks, each in the box of issue, one box with some tears
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 (4) each 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issues, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, the first 84.18 grammes, VF with some nicks and thin scratches, the second 85.37 grammes GVF cleaned, the reverse with some staining, the third 83.47 grammes, VF brightly cleaned, the fourth 82.61 grammes, Good Fine with surface marks, each 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, 84.11 grammes, UNC or very near so with minor cabinet friction, in the red Royal Mint 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, 84.13 grammes, UNC the obverse with grey tone and touches of blue and gold, in the red box of issue, the box with an ink stain on the inner lining
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, 84.11 grammes, UNC or near so and attractively toned with a small edge nick and some contact marks on the reverse, 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, 85.01 grammes, A/UNC 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, 84.04 grammes, UNC or near so, lightly toned, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 (2) the first 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.11 grammes, EF, the obverse cleaned, in the box of issue, the second 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, 72.58g, EF with some nicks and spots, in the box of issue, the lid detached
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, 85.04 grammes, A/UNC with some small contact marks, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 (2) the first 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, EF, the second 25mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817b, 9.58 grammes, GVF with some heavier contact marks
Argentina Medal 1870 Orphans Asylum and School of Arts and Trades, 25mm diameter in bronze by J.S and A.B. Wyon. S.C. (minted in England) Obverse: LEY DE 20 AGOSTO 1870 BUENOS AYRES, Reverse: ASILO DE HUERFANOS Y ESCUELA DE ARTES Y OFICIOS, around a legend in 6 lines GOBERNADOR / Dn. EMILIO CASTRO / MINISTRO DE GOBIERNO / Dr.Dn.ANTONIO E.MALAVER / MINISTRO DE HACIENDA / Dn. PEDRO AGOTE, 12.22 grammes, UNC or near so with the odd small spot
Pope Saint Gregory I The Great (590-604) award medal of the Society of St. Gregory undated (c.1880) by J.S. and A.B. Wyon. Obverse: Bust right SANCTGVS . GREGORIVS . MAGNVS . PONT . MAX., Reverse: OPTIME . MERITO . OB . VIRTVTEM . DILIGENTIAM . DOCTRINAM . ALVMNO NOMISMA . HONORARIVM DIVTVRNVM . CARITATIS . DOCVMENTVM . DONAVIT Sti. GREGORII SOCIETAS in 9 lines, VF. The present day Socciety of St. Gregory is the National Society for Litugy and Music in the Roman Catholicchurch in Britain
Marriage of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert 1840 46mm diameter in silver by B.Wyon, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, ALBERT VICTORIA Reverse: An upright torch dividing the shields of Britain and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. EVER MAY LOVE SHED ROSY GARLANDS ROUND. FEBRUARY X. MDCCCXL. Eimer 1336, BHM 1920, UNC with white tone, in a watch style glass bound in a silver frame, (see notes in Eimer), a most attractive piece
Sir Isaac Newton - University of Glasgow c.1840, 51mm diameter in silver by W.Wyon Obverse: Bust right ISAACUS NEWTONUS, Reverse: A façade of Glasgow University, in Exergue: EX ACADEMIE GLASGUENSIS DECRETO, Eimer 1348, BHM 1471, 69.02 grammes, Good EF cased
Marriage of the Duke of Edinburgh and Grand Duchess Marie of Russia 1874 30mm diameter by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Conjoined busts left MARIE ALEXANDROWNA * ALFRED, Reverse: DUKE AND DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH MARRIED 23rd JAN 1874 , BHM 2978, 13.72 grammes, A/UNC and lustrous, comes in a round box with 'MEDAL struck in LONDON International EXHIBITION 1874 by J.S & A.B. WYON MEDALLISTS TO THE QUEEN 287, Regent Street, London' on the lid
Battle of Camperdown 1797 Admiral Duncan 38mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Sr. Obverse: Uniformed Bust almost facing, LORD VISt DUNCAN OF CAMPERDOWN ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE, Reverse: Britannia seated right, leaning on a rudder, ensign in left hand, BRITANNIA TRIUMPHANT, in exergue: DUTCH FLEET DEFEATd. / 11 SHIPS TAKEN / OCTr. 11 1797, 27.55 grammes, UNC and nicely toned, boxed with old ticket
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 30mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Jubilee style bust of the Queen VICTORIA D:G: REGINA ET IMPERATRIX F.D. Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 60TH TYEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 26 JUNE 1897 crowned within a wreath. awarded to Cpl. J.L.Clark T.L.H. EF with some weakness on the lower part of the reverse legend. Comes with suspension ring and ribbon in the original Wyon box. The medal was made by Wyon of Regent Street, London, the bronze medal was awarded to selected Officers and other ranks involved in parades and the review at Spithead in June 1897
Sir Isaac Pittman undated (1894) 42mm diameter in silver by A.Wyon, Obverse: Draped bust left, SIR ISAAC PITMAN, INVENTOR OF PHONOGRAPHY, Reverse?: PITMAN'S SCHOOLS with a wreath, with SECRETERIAL LAW PRACTICE 1914 and FREDERICK C. BEST engraved above and below, 36.37 grammes, BHM 3471var, UNC and attractively toned, boxed
Whitworth Scholarship 1868 57mm diameter in bronze by A.Wyon, Obverse: Bust left draped SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH . BART :. FRS :. DCL :. LLD:. Bn DECr XXI MDCCCIII. Reverse: A precision machine tool. A DIFFERENCE OF A MILLIONTYH OF AN INCH IS MEASVRED BY VSING FOVR TRVE PLANES IN CONCERT, below: WHITWORTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOVNDED MDCCCLXVIII, edge: JOHN EUSTICE. 1887, 101.67 grammes, Toned UNC with reflective fields, in the Wyon 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, (2) the first 83.74 grammes, VF with some rim nicks, the second GVF with an edge bruise and some surface residue on the veiled head, 84.09 grammes, both in the Royal Mint boxes of issue
Medals an interesting and wide-ranging group, Medals (14) Death of Charles I 1649 50mm diameter in bronze by J. and N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped CAROL. D.G. M.B.F.ET. H.REX. & GLOR . MEM. reverse: A hand issuing from Heaven holds a celestial crown, below; sheep in a landscape, VITVT EX. ME. FORTVNAM . EX . ALIJS. Eimer 162 Near VF, Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM THE FOURTH COWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust right diademed, ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSOIRT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831. Eimer 1251, BHM 1475 GVF with some verdigris spots, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Conjoined busts left, crowned and in Coronation robes, CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABTH, Reverse: Britannia standing facing in an arch holding a flag and holding aloft a crown, NEF, William III Dassier Medal a later replica 41mm diameter in bronze GVF, Bridge of Dunkeld Built 1808 50mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: View of a bridge BRIDGE OF DUNKELD Exergue: LEGTH 685 Ft. BREADTH 27 AND CENTRE ARCH IS 90 FEET. Reverse: BUILT BY THE MOST NOBLE IOHN DUKE OF ATHOLL EXPENCE ABOVE L30.000 FOUNDED 24th JUNE1805 AND OPENED THE 7th NOVr 1808 in 8 lines, Eimer 987, BHM 639, Good Fine with some pitting, France Art Medal 1899 (issued 1900) Juno and Psyche 47mm diameter in silver by F. Levillain, Obverse: A robed figure of Juno holding the severed head of Argus, dripping blood, peacock at right. Reverse: Naked female representing Psyche seated under a tree at the entrance to the underworld, head in her hands. the dog Cerberus to right, barking, stamped 271 ARGENT on edge GVF, Belgium Prize Medal 1881 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Belgium - International Singing Competition, Obverse: Ghent virgin facing seated, crowned, with lion to her right and holding a flag with inscription S.P.Q.G, left arm resting on a shield, to her left, books, a globe and a laurel wreath, behind, a fence, the Ghent Towers with chimneys to right, Exergue: LAMAIRE, Reverse: SOCIÉTÉ ROYALE DES MÉLOMANES within a wreath, CONCOURS / INTERNATIONAL / DE / CHANT D' ENSEMBLE / ----- / GAND / 4 SEPTEMBRE / 1881 in 7 lines, LEMAIRE below, A/INCAll the participating groups were allowed to receive a city token, such as this one. Austria - Death of Maria Ludovica 1816, 43mm diameter in bronze by Luigi Manfredini Obverse: Bust left veiled MARAI. LVD . AVSTR . IMP . LONGOB . ET . VENET . REG . , below: VXORT. AD LARES REDVCI FRANCISCVS in two lines, Reverse: ITIS AVGVSTA MEDIOLANI MDCCCXVI, NEF with some spots, Prize Medals (2) Warwickshire Agricultural Society Honorary Medals 52mm diameter Farmyard Animals/Gardening implements within a wreath one pierced, the other holed in the edge, both VF, Guildhall Medals (3) Empire Day 1929 and 1931, Guildhall Reception Committee stamped Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd 112 Regent St. and a pin badge stamped Reinemer & Spiegel Wein VII/2 VF
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, 84.34 grammes, GVF with some contact marks and small rim nicks
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in bronze by G.W.de Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon) Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, The Official Royal Mint issue, 76.62 grammes, UNC or near so with some small spots and light handling marks, in the Royal Mint box of issue
Prince of Wales, Society of Arts Presidents Medal 1863 56mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon Obverse: bust right ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES PRESIDENT MDCCCLXIII Reverse: SOCIETY OF ARTS MANUFADTURES AND COMMERCE within a wreath FOUNDED 1754 . INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1847 edge: WALTER FLOWETH ITALIAN EXAMINATION 1891. Eimer 1567, BHM 2794, UNC boxed
Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference 1906 51mm diameter in silvered bronze by A.Wyon Obverse Bust of Edward VII left KING EDWARD VII THE PEACEMAKER, Reverse: A female figure standing right, holds a wreath in an outstretched hand XIV. CONFERENCE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION PALACE OF WESTMINSTER 1906, Matt finish, 72.56 grammes, A/UNC with a few small flecks of toning
Arctic Medal 1818-1855 designed by Leonard Charles Wyon, in octagonal form, the reverse a three-masted ship 'FOR ARCTIC DISCOVERIES' 1818-1855 in exergue, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria to left VICTORIA REGINA with beaded border, star suspension with loop and ivory colour ribbon, Bright NEF unnamed as issued, the portrait with some rubbing, the obverse fields with some hairlines
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in gold, the official Royal Mint issue, by G.W. de Saulles (after T.Brock)/W.Wyon, Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506, 12.70 grammes, EF with a small test cut on the edge, dull surfaces partly conceal a series of hairline scratches
KingGeorge IV Visit to Southampton 1823 53mm diameter in bronze, by William WyonEimer 1169, BHM 1205, Obverse: Bust of the King, laureate GEORGIUS IV D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX, Reverse: A Naval Crown within a wreath, FORTUM SUTHAMPTONIAE INTRAVIT, In exergue: VOTIS COMMUNITATIS 1823. 66.56 grammes, UNC and attractively toned, the fields prooflike, with some tiny rim nicks, in the original round red case of issue, Note: Although scheduled, the visit did not actually take place due to a combination of the King's poor health and inclement weather.
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver by G.W De Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon) Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, The Official Royal Mint issue, 79.42 grammes, A/UNC nicely toned, the obverse with some contact marks, in the red Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in bronze by W.WyonEimer 1251, BHM 1475, The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, with raised C on truncation, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust, right, diademed, of Queen Adelaide ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP : 8 1831. 18.67 grammes, EF the reverse with a trace of lustre and a tone spot by ADELAIDE
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver by G.W De Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon) Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, The Official Royal Mint issue, 85.06 grammes, EF with some light scuffs, in the red Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in bronze by G.W.de Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon) Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, The Official Royal Mint issue, 74.39 grammes, UNC or very near so, nicely toned, one tiny spot below the bust on the obverse barely detracts, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in bronze by G.W.de Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon) Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, The Official Royal Mint issue, 75.41 grammes, UNC or very near so, nicely toned, in the red Royal Mint 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, 85.00 grammes, UNC in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Medals (2) Death of George III 1820 Eimer 1122, BHM 1001 41mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Obverse: Bust left armoured and draped, GEORGE III ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE OCT.25 1760. Reverse: An assembly of Biblical figures. Above -Elijah ascending in his chariot to heaven. ENTER THOU INTO THE JOY OF THE LORD, Exergue: DIED JAN 29 1820 AGED 81 YEARS, Kings and Queens by Dassier - Elizabeth IEimer 526 (No.79) NEF with a few Verdigris spots
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in gold by W.Wyon, Obverse: after F.Chantry, Bust of the King right, with C on truncation WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust of Adelaide right, diademed ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT . CROWNED SEP: 8 1831 Eimer 1251, BHM 1475, The Official Royal Mint issue, 27.54 grammes, EF or near so with some contact marks and rim nicks, Rare and desirable
Coal Exchange Opened 1849, 89mm diameter in bronze by B.Wyon, Eimer 1435, BHM 2357, Welch 6, Obverse: Central portrait medallion of Victoria, surrounded by those of Prince Albert, The Prince of Wales and The Princess Royal, NEW COAL EXCHANGE OPENED OCT 30th 1849 BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA. Reverse: Interior of the Coal Exchange, with heraldic devices on either side, Below: City of London Shield and motto, THE Rt Hon'ble SR JAMES DUKE LORD MAYOR JOHN WOOD ESQre CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITEE - JAMES B. BUNNING ESQre ARCHITECT, UNC or near so with a few scattered spots, in a Corporation of the City of London box, only 350 issued
Victor Emmanuel II Visit to the City of London 1855, 76mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1499 by B.Wyon, issued by the Corporation of London Obverse: Bust left, VICTORIUS EMMANUEL II REX SARDINIAE IN LONDINIUM A PRAESIDE CIVIBUSQUE RECEPTUS Reverse: Britannia seated right, Londinia standing at her side, welcomes the standing figure of Sardinia, LIBERI LIBERIS GRATULANTUR SOCIIS Exergue: Dec.4 1855 divided by the City shield UNC toned in the original Corporation of London box with the gilt lettering on the lid, only 350 struck
City of London School, New Buildings 1882, 77mm diameter in bronze by J.S and A.B.Wyon, Eimer 1690, BHM 3133, Welch 18, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined, ALBERT EDWARD ALEXANDRA, Reverse: A façade of the school building, flanked by the shields of the Prince of Wales, left, and the City of London, right, CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL NEW BUILDINGS OPENED , In Exergue: BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES 12 DEC. 1882, UNC in the Corporation of the City of London box with gilt lettering on the lid, only 400 issued
Marriage of Leopold, Duke of Albany to Princess Helen of Waldeck 1881 64mm diameter in bronze by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, Eimer 1687, Obverse Conjoined busts right LEOPOLD OF ALBANY. K.G. PRINCESS HELEN OF WALDECK, Reverse: Armorial Shields of the couple, with ribbon below, inscribed 27 APRIL 1882 all within an ornamental quatrefoil, 161.71 grammes, EF with some scratches in the field and some light surface residue
Department of Science and Art, Queen's Medal 1856 54mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon Obverse: VICTORIA BY THE GRACE OF GOD QVEEN MDCCCLVI, Reverse: LOCAL PRIZE FOR SVCCESS IN ART AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND ART, within a wreath, Eimer 1511, 77.95 grammes, EF
Prince of Wales, National Thanksgiving 1872, 77mm diameter in bronze by J.S & A.B. Wyon, Eimer 1618, BHM 2928, Welch 12, Obverse: Londinia, attended by Britannia, invites the Queen and the Prince of Wales into St. Paul's Cathedral. In Exergue: I WAS GLAD WHEN THEY SAID UNTO ME LET US GO INTO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD, Reverse: Interior of St. Paul's with the Royal Procession and congregation, ornamental end panels decorated with the Royal Arms and ribbon inscribed NATIONAL THANKSGIVING, left, and City shield and ribbon inscribed St. PAUL'S LONDON, right. Two upright supports inscribed FOR THE RECOVERY OF H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, In Exergue: 27 FEB. 1872, UNC toned, in the Corporation of the City of London box with gilt lettering on the lid, only 400 issued, Ex-London Coins Auction A161 2/6/2018 Lot 996 hammer price £300
Princess Alexandra of Denmark, Entry to the City of London 1863, 77mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Eimer 1561, BHM 2783, Welch 9, Obverse: Bust left, ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Londinia with attendants, welcomes Alexandra accompanied by the Prince of Wales, WELCOME ALEXANDRA, In Exergue: MAR: 1863 divided by the City of London shield, UNC in the red Corporation of the City of London box, some tears to the inner lid, the outer lid with the description in gilt lettering, only 350 issued
Commemorative Medals a mixed group (7) includes George V Silver Jubilee 1935 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, A/UNC boxed, George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937 Coronation 32mm diameter UNC in matt silver boxed, VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 36mm in bronze by Pinches NEF, Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm in bronze EF, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1937 45mm in bronze, Germany 1988 350th Anniversary of the Marien column 35mm diameter in .999 silver UNC boxed, and Prize Medals (21) includes City and Guilds Medal Eimer 1684 UNC in silver, boxed, awarded to Olive Vera Girt for Ladies and Children's Tailoring, holed and repaired on the edge UNC boxed, Daily Mirror Diamond Jubilee 1963 Chairman Cecil Harmsworth King 56mm in bronze, H.J.Bostock 1870-1956 40 Years Service - Lotus Ltd. 51mm in bronze by J.Pinches UNC, Achievements of Widnes Celebrations 1974 44mm diameter in silver EF, Galashiels Academy 39mm diameter UNC boxed, The Oliver Science Medal, awarded to George Oliver 1923, GEF boxed, Devon Bakers Exhibition 1935 awarded to J.Wildgoose 28mm in silver EF boxed, Leeds and District Master Bakers 38mm in silver awarded to J.Wildgoose Macaroon Goods 1937 UNC boxed, a 2-medal award set Proficiency in Holy Scripture, 51mm in silver by A.Wyon awarded to Mabel Williams 1911 and 51mm in bronze by A.Wyon awarded to Doris Williams 1911 along with others of a sporting and academic theme many of these EF or better and boxed
Victoria, Visit to the City of London 1837, 55mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Eimer 1304, BHM 1775, Welch 5, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left, diademed VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: Façade of the Guildhall, In Exergue: IN HONOUR OF HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO THE CITY OF LONDON 9th NOV : 1837, NEF with some small edge nicks, in a modern presentation box
Majority of Princess Victoria 1837 36mm diameter in silver by W.Wyon, Eimer 1294, BHM 1745A, Obverse Bust of Victoria, left, with a wreath of roses in her hair, no legend, Reverse: HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS VICTORIA BORN XXIV MAY MDCCCXXIX within a wreath, 28.03g, NEF cleaned, with hairlines, in a contemporary brown box
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in bronze by W.WyonEimer 1251, BHM 1475, The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, with raised C on truncation, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust, right, diademed, of Queen Adelaide ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP : 8 1831. UNC or near so with minor cabinet friction, in the round black case of issue
Jubilee and Coronation medals (3) Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze by G.W. de Saulles, (after T.Brock/W.Wyon) Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, the Official Royal Mint issue, UNC the reverse with a few small spots. Coronation of Edward VII 1902 55mm diameter in bronze by G.W.de Saulles, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, the Official Royal Mint issue, GEF. Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze by B.Mackennal, Eimer 1922a, BHM 4022, the Official Royal Mint issue, UNC or near so, with small carbon spots, each medal in the respective Royal Mint box of issue
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 issue, attractively toned, in a large NGC holder and graded MS62, comes with the original Royal Mint red box
India, East Indian Railway opened to Rajmahal, 1860, 73mm diameter in silver, unsigned (after W. Wyon), Obverse: Coroneted head of Victoria, left, VICTORIA REGINA Reverse: THE ESAT INDIAN RAILWAY PROJECTED BY ROWLAND MACDONALD STEPHENSON, GEORGE TURNBULL BEING CHIEF ENGINEER WAS COMMENCVED IN THE XVth YEAR OF THE REIGN OF VICTORIA, JAMES ANDREW MARQUIS OF DALHOUSIE K.T. BEING GOVERNOR GENERAL OF INDIA; AND WAS OPENED TO RAJMAHALIN THE XXIVth YEAR OF THE SAME GRACIOUS REIGN : CHARLES JOHN EARL CANNING. C.C.B. BEING VICEROY AND GOVERNOR GENERAL. A.D. MDCCCLX. Legend in 16 lines, Outer legend PROSPER THOU THE WORK OF OUR HANDS UPON US! O PROSPER THOU OUR HANDY-WORK . Ps.XC. Named to W. Parker Inspector and Platelayer N.W.P. October 15th 1860, Pudd. 860.2, 90.83 grammes, VF lightly cleaned, now colourfully retoned
A group of medals in white metal (5) comprising (1) British Army Enters Madrid 1812, 45mm diameter in white metal, Eimer 1025, BHM 737 by T.Wyon Snr./P.Wyon Obverse: Bust left, LIEUT. GEN. MARQUIS WELLINGTON. K.B. &c.&c. MDCCCXII Reverse: Garlanded Shields of Britain, Portugal and Spain, upon a plinth inscribed VIMEIRA/TALAVERA/BUSACO/CIUDAD RODRIGO/BADAJOZ/SALAMANCA amidst military trophies, ENTER'D MADRID AUGUST XII, NVF, (2) George III, Obsequies 1820 45mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Eimer 1126, BHM 1006, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed Bust GEORGE III DIED JAN. 29. 1820 IN THE 82 YEARS OF HIS AGE & 60 OF HIS REIGN. Reverse: A Funerary urn upon a tomb. IN MEMORY OF HIS OBSEQUIES AT WINDSOR FEB. 16. 1820 VF/GVF, (3) Salisbury Cathedral undated (c.1830) 50mm diameter in white metal by Halliday BHM 1469, Obverse: View of the cathedral In Exergue SALISBURY CATHEDRAL, Reverse: The Interior of the cathedral, In Exergue: THE CHOIR OF SALISBURY CATHEDL. VF, (4) Marriage of Princess Victoria to Frederick William of Prussia 1858 Eimer 1517, BHM 2627, 38mm diameter in white metal by J.Hinks, Birmingham, Obverse Busts left, conjoined, the Princess laureate, THE PRINCE OF PRUSSIA & THE PRINCESS ROYAL OF ENGLAND, Reverse: Conjoined shields, within a wreath JANy.25. 1858 EF and lustrous, (5) William ShakespeareTercentenary of his Birth 1864 51mm diameter in white metal, by Ottley, Birmingham, Obverse Bust almost facing SHAKESPEARE . BORN 23 APRIL 1564. DIES 23 APRIL 1616. Reverse: A view of Shakespeare's Birthplace . THE TERCENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF SHAKESPEARE CELEBRATED 23 APRIL 1864 In Exergue: HIS BIRTH PLACE STRATFORD-ON-AVON EF and lustrous
Victorian Exhibition medals (5) an interesting selection comprising (1) Crystal Palace 1854 41mm diameter in bronze by Messrs. J.Pinches, Eimer 1487b, BHM 2549, Obverse: A female figure, lamb and helmet at her feet, opens the doors of Industry and Science to the Exhibition, Reverse: A view of the exhibition building, CRYSTAL PALACE OPENED MDCCCLIV, EF, we note an example sold by Heritage in December 2019 NGC MS64 realised $1080 inclusive of buyers premium, (2)The International Exhibition of 1862, 54mm diameter in white metal by Ottley, Birmingham, BHM 2735, Obverse: Bust left in Gothic style, H.M.G. MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA, Reverse: Fame with a wreath flying over a view of the exhibition building, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF 1862, In Exergue: OPENED 1st MAY 1862 DESIGNED BY CAPTAIN FOWKE R.E ERECTED BY MESSRS KELK AND LUCAS GEF and lustrous in the original card box of issue, (3) The International Exhibition 1872 30mm diameter in white metal by J.S.Wyon and A.B.Wyon Sr. Lustrous UNC in the round card box of issue, (4) The Victorian Era Exhibition Earls Court Medal 1897, 51mm diameter in white metal, by F.Bowcher, BHM 3624, A/UNC and lustrous, in the red Spink case of issue, (5) The International Exhibition 1862 36mm diameter in white metal, by Dowler, Birmingham, Obverse: A globe with 1862 on a ribbon, surrounded by a wreath TO COMMEMORATE THE OF THE ARTS AND INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION BUILDING (WEST FRONT VIEW) OPENED MAY 1st 1862, In Exergue: LENGTH 1200 FT, WIDTH 700 FT. HEIGHT 100 FT. NAVE 85 FT. WIDE, HEIGHT OF DOMES 250 FT. DIAM. AT BASE 160 FT. COST £300,000., EF and lustrous, holed, in the original shell
Victoria and related (5) Golden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter in bronze by Heaton, Birmingham Obverse: Head left, diademed, VICTORIA REG: JUBILEE YEAR, Reverse: QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EMPRESS OF INDIA BORN MAY 24th 1819, ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837 MARRIED FEB 10th 1840, BHM 3248 UNC, Diamond Jubilee 1897 (2) the first BHM 3559/3560 39mm diameter in White Metal by J.A.Restall, Obverse: Diademed Veiled Head of the Queen VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897 Reverse: Britannia seated right in front of an ornate plaque, along pennant flies from the trident COMMEMORATION OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA's REIGN, UNC in the round box of issue, the second 38mm diameter in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, Obverse: Crowned, Veiled, Laureate and draped bust left VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, Reverse: Four Medallions, entwined with ribbons, on which are portraits of Queen Victoria, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of York and Prince Edward, BHM 3529 EF, Great Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations 1851 38mm diameter in White metal by W.J.Taylor, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert left H.R.H PRINCE ALBERT. STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters GRETA EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS LONDON 1851, BHM 2459 VF, France - Exposition Universelle de Londres 1862 50mm diameter in White Metal by A.Bovy Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria laureate, left VICTORIA REINE D'ANGLETERRE, Reverse: A view of the Exhibition Hall , In Exergue: EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE LONDRES 1862 GVF boxed, along with France - Louis Napoleon Bonaparte 50mm diameter in bronze by Barre (1850), Obverse: Bust left LOUIS NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Reverse: PRESIDENT DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE ELU LE 10 DECEMBRE 1848 PAR 5576397 SUFFces, in 7 lines, all within a wreath,. EF, Coronation of George VI 47mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Busts of George VI and Queen Elizabeth both crowned and draped, Reverse: Britannia standing in an archway, holding a crown aloft, CROWNED A.D.1937 VF, Hanbury Memorial Prize, Alexandra, Princess of Wales 1864 50mm diameter in bronze by J.S and A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF WALES, Reverse: HANBURY MEMORIAL PRIZE on a scroll HOME FOR LITTLE BOYS ESTABLISHED 1864 VF
Marriage of the Duke of Connaught to Princess Louise of Russia 1879, 63mm diameter in bronze by J.S & A.B. Wyon, Eimer 1662, BHM 3052, WE 1350, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, PRINCESS LOUISE MARGARET OF PRUSSIA. ARTHUR, DUKE OF CONNAUGHT & STRATHEARNE K.C. Reverse: Armoral shields of the couple, crowned. A ribbon below, inscribed MAR 13 1879, within an Ornamental quatrefoil, EF/GEF with some surface marks and edge nicks, in a presentation box,(not original)
Opening of London Bridge 1831 51mm diameter in copper by B.WyonEimer 1245, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM THE FOURTH, Reverse: Five-arched bridge spanning river . LONDON BRIDGE, In Exergue: COMMENCED 15 JUNE 1825 OPENED 1 AUGUST 1831 GVF, Ex-Downies Auction 325 17-19 October 2017 Lot 659
Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter in bronze by B.Wyon, Eimer 1254, BHM 1603, Welch 3, Obverse: REFORM IN THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMONS HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 1832, crown above within a wreath decorated by the City of London Shield, Reverse: Liberty kneeling, presents a bill of REFORM to Britannia who stands before a plaque, inscribed GREY BROUGHAM ALTHORP RUSSELL on which rests a medallion of WILLIAM THE FOURTH. In Exergue: 2nd and 3rd WILLIAM IV, GVF with some dirt in the devices
A pair of medals in white metal (2) comprising (1) London Bridge Opened 1831, 26mm diameter in white metal by B.Wyon, Eimer 1247, BHM 1545, Obverse: City of London Shield, crest and motto, Reverse: LONDON BRIDGE COMMENCED 15. JUNE 1825 OPENED 1. AUGUST 1831, Above: Bridge of the Bridge-House Estates, Issued by the Corporation of the City of London, GVF, (2) Reform Bill 1832 50mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, Eimer 1256, BHM 1587, Obverse: portrait medallion of KING WILLIAM IV. KING OF GREAT BRITAIN in a central circle, around three segments detailing the text of the Reform Bill, Reverse: Justice and Mercury observe Britannia, brandishing a sword, who drives Corruption , holding a money-bag, into the sea. Above: a radiate triangle inscribed KING LORDS COMMONS. BRITANNIA SUPPORTED BY JUSTICE DRIVES CORRUPTION FROM THE CONSTITUTION. In Exergue: MDCCCXXXII, NVF
City of London School 1834 58mm diameter in bronze by B.Wyon, Eimer 1279, BHM 1680, Issued by the Corporation of London. Obverse: Façade of the school building, CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL, In Exergue: FOUNDED BY THE CORPORATION 1834 I.B.BUNNING ARCH. Reverse: Knowledge seated right, instructs a youth who leans upon a tablet, inscribed IOHN CARPENTER 1447, and decorated with the City Arms FOR THE RELIGIOUS & VIRTUOUS EDUCATION OF BOYS & THEIR INSTRUCTION IN LITERATURE & USEFUL KNOWLEDGE. EF with a few small spots
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, with raised C on truncation, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust of Queen Adelaide right, with raised C on truncation, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP:8 1831, with a striking flaw in the reverse field behind the Queen, UNC and beautifully toned, retaining a prooflike appearance, comes in the red fitted case of issue
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in copper by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, with raised C on truncation, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust, right, diademed, of Queen Adelaide ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP : 8 1831. UNC and attractively toned, the odd small spot in the fields barely detracts, in the round case of issue, the lid detached
Medals (7) Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter in White metal by W.J.Taylor, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert, left, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms and supporters. GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. Eimer 1463 EF and lustrous. Great Exhibition 1851 45mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore. Obverse: THERE ARE 2244 IRON GIRDERS, 3300 COLUMNS, 202 MILES OF SASH BARS AND 900,000 SUP. Ft of GLASS , interior legend in 16 lines reads: THE MATERIALS ARE IRON AND GLASS. IT IS IN SHAPE A PARALLELOGRAM, 1848 Ft. LONG BY 408 Ft. BROAD AND 66 Ft. HIGH. IT IS CROSSED MIDWAY BY A TRANSEPT 108 Ft. HIGH; ON THE NORTH SIDE IS AN ADDITION, OF 936 Ft. IN LENGTH BY 48Ft.IN BREADTH, TOTAL AREA OF SPACE 855,360 CUBIC Ft. OR NEARLY 21 ACRES, ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000, NEF. William ShakespeareTercentenary of his Birth 1864 44mm diameter in White Metal by Davis, Obverse: Bust of Shakespeare left WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BORN 23 APRIL 1564. DIED 23 APRIL 1616. Reverse: A row of houses THE HOUSE IN WHICH SHAKESPEARE WAS BORN STRATFORD - UPON - AVON in Exergue: PURCHASED BY THE FATHER OF THE POET IN 1574 (WITH EXTENSIVE GROUNDS) FOR L.40. BECAME NATIONAL PROPERTY FOR L.3000 RAISED BY SUBSCRIPTION SEP.16.1847 VF with some light pitting to the edge. Compton Pilgrims Benefit Society 20th Century medals in White Metal (2) GVF both holed above the crown. Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 32mm diameter in bronze by J.Moore Obverse: Bust left, diademed and veiled IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OG H.G.M QUEEN VICTORIA 1837-1887. Reverse: VICTORIA E.I BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED JUNE 20.37. CROPWNED JUNE 28. 38. MARRIED FEB 10. 40. JUBILEE 1887 within a wreath displaying colonial shields, EF. Opening of the Royal Exchange 1844 28mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Eimer 1392, Obverse: Bust left diademed ROYAL EXCHANGE OPENED BY H:M: QUEEN VICTORIA OCT: 28 1844. Reverse: Three shields upon a wreath, grasshopper above FIRTS STONE LAID BY THE H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT JANy 17 1842, VF
Births and Deaths Registration, and Marriage Acts Centenary 1937 32mm diameter in silver by J. Langford Jones Obverse: Bust left conjoined, of Queen Victoria (Young Head style) after W.Wyon, and KingGeorge VI 1837 and 1937 on either side, Reverse: The Lampadephorian Torch, symbolizing the continuity of life. BIRTH - MARRIAGE - DEATH Matt finish EF/UNC in the blue box of issue
London Stock Exchange Broker's Pass undated, (1837-1886) 41mm diameter in silver, by B.Wyon named to George Lawford (Died 9/8/1985). As Eimer 1239, Naylor 7c About EF with attractive grey toning, Ex-Dr.Martin Leibfried collection
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust of Queen Adelaide right, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP:8 1831 EF and lustrous the fields with some hairlines, retaining a prooflike appearance, with G.H.E initials on the edge
Medals (3) , Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 510 Obverse Bust left laureate GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia. VOLENTES. PER. POPULOS Exergue CORON.XI. OCTOB. MDCCXXVII NEF with some scratches in the obverse field. George IV Coronation 1821 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 1146 The Official Royal Mint issue 35mm diameter in silver by B.Pistrucci Obverse bust left laureate GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse George IV enthroned left, crowned by Victory behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE PATERNO Exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII. XIX ANNO MDCCCXXI NEF, Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey NEF
International Health Exhibition 1884 45mm diameter, by L.C.Wyon (reverse after L.C.Day) 59.05 grammes of 21 carat gold, 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 GEF with small spots on the reverse below Health, and with two test marks on the edge, no signs of damage to the surfaces. Around 254 of these medals were struck in gold, 538 in silver and 820 in bronze, and were awarded to exhibitors in various classes
Medals a small group (5) Prince Albert Chancellor of Cambridge University 1847, 58mm diameter in silver by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1417 Obverse: Bust left ALBERTUS PRINCEPS, Reverse: CELSISSIUM PRINCEPEM ALBERTUM CANCELLARIUM SUUM FAUSTO FELICIQUE OMINE INAUGURATUM LAETA CONSPICITACADEMIA CANTABRIGIENSIS JULII VI MDCCCXLVII EF and attractively toned. Richard Sainthill 1855 58mm diameter in bronze, by L.C.Wyon, Obverse: Bust right RICHARD. SAINTHILL. OF. TOPSHAM. DEVONSHIRE. NUMISMATIST. BORN. JAN. 28 1787. Olympic Games 1908 Commemorative Medal 51mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1904 by B.Mackennal Obverse: Fame standing upon a globe, facing, with head right, with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS ST.LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908, Reverse: a quadriga advancing left driven by two standing figures EF. British War Medal 1914-1918 awarded to Pte. J.H.West Yorkshire Light Infantry. Pte.West was killed in action on October 22, 1918, and is buried at Doncaster (Hyde Park) Cemetery Panel. KX416. Lusitania Medal 1915 UNC with some surface corrosion, in the box of issue
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in gold by W.Wyon, C on truncation, obverse after F.Chantry, Obverse: bust right, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust right, diademed, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Eimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue, NEF with some contact marks, Rare
Crystal Palace, Sydenham 1854 (2) Eimer 1487 41mm diameter in white metal by Pinches VF and EF, both contained in the original brass shells as issued by Pinches of London, The International Exhibition 1862 36mm diameter GVF holed, in the original brass shell as issued, The International Exhibition 1872 30mm diameter in white metal by J.S.Wyon and A.B.Wyon Sr. UNC in the round card box of issue
The Malden Prize Medal - University College London, Obverse Bust of Henry Malden, right, HENRY MALDEN M.A. PROF.GREEK U.C.L. 1831-1876 70mm diameter in bronze, awarded to Louise W.Stone 1909-1910 UNC toned, in the black Wyon, London box of issue
The Duke of Wellington (2) British Army Enters Madrid 1812 45mm diameter in iron, Eimer 1025 by T.Wyon Snr./P.Wyon Obverse: bust left, LIEUT. GEN. MARQUIS. WELLINGTON, K.B &C. &C. MDCCCXII Reverse: Garlanded shields of Britain, Spain and Portugal upon an plinth, inscribed VIMEIRA TALAVERA BUSACO CIUDAD RODRIGO BADAJOZ SALAMANCA amidst military trophies, ENTER'D MADRID AUGUST XII Fine with some corrosion. Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 45mm diameter in white metal Obverse bust left, uniformed THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON Reverse BORN MAY 1st 1769. DIED SEPr.14th 1852 within a wreath GVF
Joseph Neeld , Harrow School 1851 46mm diameter, 54.62 grammes, in 18 Carat gold by L.C.Wyon, Obverse:- Bust of Joseph Neeld left, JOSEPHUS NEELD SCHOLAE HARROVIENSIS CUSTOS ATQUE GUBERNATOR. Reverse DILIGENTIAE INSTUD MATHEMAT PRAEMIUM ANNUUM JOSEPHUS NEELD HARROVIENSIS HARROVIENSIBUS PROPOSUIT A.S. MDCCCLI. within a laurel wreath, edge inscribed R.P.VERSCHOYLE . some light test scratches on the edge, UNC/AU and lustrous, the obverse with some toning on the bust, in fitted red case
Great Exhibition Medals (2) Great Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal 77mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon/L.C.Wyon, Eimer 1456, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined Victoria laureate, trident behind, two dolphins below, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REG: F:D. ALBERTUS PRINCEPS CONJUX MDCCCLI. Reverse: Britannia seated, right, confers a wreath upon the head of Industria, kneeling, Africa, America, Asia and Europe in attendance, to right, bust of Flaxman on a socle, DISOCIATTA LOCIS CONCORDI PACE LIGAVIT, In Exergue: Leonard C.Wyon Des. & Sc: royal mint Edge :PRIZE MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION. COVENTRY RIBBONS COMMITTEE. CLASS XIII, EF with some edge nicks:: along with Great Exhibition 1851 Eimer 1462 79mm diameter in White Metal Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert, Left within a wreath, Reverse: View of the building THE BUILDING FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION IN LONDON 1851 Exergue: PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT. DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ. F.L.S. ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSOM, & CO. DIMENSIONS - LENGTH 1848 FEET, WIDTH 456 FEET, HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 106 FEET. GLAZED SURFACE 900 000 FEET, OCCUPIES 18 ACRES OF GROUND AU/GEF and lustrous
William Pitt (2) Manchester Pitt Club 1813 50mm diameter in silver by T.WyonEimer 1039, Obverse: Bust left, draped Rt.HONble.WILLIAM PITT MANCHESTER PITT CLUB 1813, Reverse: An allegory of Pitt rousing the genius of Great Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy, who have overthrown Religion and Royalty; the Virtues, left, await the result, Exergue: HIMSELF A HOST, William Pitt , Fit Lord of the Treasury 1799, 53mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Eimer 912 Obverse: Bust left, draped, WILLIAM PITT APPOINTED FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY AND CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER DEC:1783, Reverse: WITH FORTITUDE WISDOM AND INTEGRITY HE SERVES A PROSPEROUS NATION AND A VIRTUOUS KING 1799 AGED 40, within a wreath EF
Prince of Wales National Thanksgiving 1872 77mm diameter in bronze, by J.S and A.B.Wyon Obverse: Londinia, attended by Britannia, invites the Queen and the Prince of Wales into St. Paul's Cathedral. Exergue: I WAS GLAD WHEN THEY SAID UNTO ME LET US GO INTO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD Reverse: Interior of St. Paul's with the Royal procession and congregation; ornamental end-panels decorated with the Royal Arms and ribbon inscribed NATIONAL THANKSGIVING, left and City shield and ribbon inscribed St. PAULS LONDON, right Two upright supports inscribed FOR THE RECOVERY OR H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES Exergue: 27 FEB. 1872 UNC toned in the original Corporation of London box, with the gilt lettering on the lid
Victor Emmanuel II Visit to the City of London 1855 76mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1499 by B.Wyon, issued by the Corporation of London Obverse: Bust left, VICTORIUS EMMANUEL II REX SARDINIAE IN LONDINIUM A PRAESIDE CIVIBUSQUE RECEPTUS Reverse: Britannia seated right, Londinia standing at her side, welcomes the standing figure of Sardinia, LIBERI LIBERIS GRATULANTUR SOCIIS Exergue: Dec.4 1855 divided by the City shield UNC toned in the original Corporation of London box with the gilt lettering on the lid, only 350 struck
Coal Exchange Opened 1849 89mm diameter in bronze, issued by the Corporation of London, by B.Wyon. Obverse: Central portrait medallion of Victoria, surrounded by those of Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal NEW COAL EXCHANGE OPENED OCT 30th 1849 BY H.R.H PRINCE ALBERT ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA, Reverse: The interior of the Coal Exchange, heraldic devices on either side, , below, the City of London shield and motto THE RT.HONble SIR JMAES DUKE LORD MAYOR - JOHN WOOD ESQre CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE - JAMES B.BUNNING ESQre ARCHITECT, an attractive and impressive piece, UNC toned in the Corporation of London box, only 350 struck
Medals (3) Accession of Edward VII 1901 38mm diameter in silver Obv: Bust three-quarters left EDWARD VII KING AND EMPEROR GOD SAVE THE KING, Reverse Two shields crowned, EDWARD VII KING OF GREAT BRITAIN & COLONIES ACROSS THE SEA & EMPEROR OF INDIA, UNC and nicely toned, Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 by A.Wyon 38mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Bust left Crowned and veiled, VICTORIA . QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. EMPRESS OF INDIA, Reverse: Crowned Shield within an Oak and Laurel wreath UNC with attractively toned with prooflike fields, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 36mm diameter in bronze by Piches, London, Obverse bust left Crowned and veiled QUEEN VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE 20th JUNE 1837, Reverse: JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN 1887 Crowned within a wreath, Toned UNC with a spot on the rim at 8 o'clock
Great Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal 77mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon/L.C.Wyon Obverse: Busts left, conjoined Victoria laureate, trident behind, two dolphins below, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REG: F:D. ALBERTUS PRINCEPS CONJUX MDCCCLI. Reverse: Britannia seated, right, confers a wreath upon the head of Industria, kneeling, Africa, America, Asia and Europe in attendance. To right, bust of Flaxman on a socle. DISOCIATTA LOCIS CONCORDI PACE LIGAVIT. Edge : PRIZA MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION DAVID BIRRELL CLASS XIV., EF lightly cleaned with some hairline scratches
George IVAccession 1820 by W.Binfield 51mm diameter in bronze by W.Binfield Obverse: Bust left, GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIAR REX F.D., Reverse: A crowned sword with crossed sceptres SOLIO BRITANNORUM ANNO MDCCCXX POTITUS EF, VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 38mm diameter in bronze by A.Wyon Obverse: Bust left, Veiled and crowned, VICTORI A QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . EMPRESS OF INDIA Reverse: MORTLAKE on a shield crowned within wreath, GLORIOUS REIGN OF FIFTY YEARS COMPLETED UNC in contemporary box, Edward VII and Queen AlexandriaCoronation 1902, Reverse: International Exhibition 1902 57mm diameter in bronze VF, Fine Arts Exhibition 1874 51mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Bust left ALBERT.EDWARD. PRINCE. OF. WALES. PRESIDFENT. Reverse: Facade of buildings including the Albert Hall. LONDON. ANNUAL. INTERNATIONAL. EXHIBITION. OF. ALL. FINE. ARTS. AND. INVENTIONS. Exergue: MDCCCLXIV A/UNC, Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter in bronze by B.Wyon, Eimer 1254 Obverse: REFORM IN THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLEIN THE COMMONS HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 1832; Crown above, within a wreath decorated by the City of London shield. Reverse: Liberty, kneeling, presents a bill of REFORM to Britannia who stands before a plaque inscribed GREY BROUGHAM ALTHORP RUSSELL, on which rests a medallion of WILLIAM THE [F]OURTH, Exergue: 2nd & 3rd WILLIAM IV, VF
Lambert Jones 1849 64mm diameter in bronze, issued by the Corporation of London, by W.Wyon, Obverse: Bust of Richard Lambert Jones, right, R. LAMBERT. JONES A.D. MDCCCXLIX Reverse: PRESENTED BY HIS GRATEFUL FELLOW CITIZENS TO COMMEMORATE EXERTIONS BY WHICH THE CITY OF LONDON WAS IMPROVED ART ENCOURAGED HEALTH & CONVENIENCE PROMOTED, UNC and nicely toned, in the box of issue
Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference 1906 51mm diameter by A.WyonEimer 1891 in silvered bronze, Obverse: Head left, KING EDWARD VII . THE PEACEMAKER, Reverse: Female figure standing, right, holds wreath in an outstretched hand XIV. CONFERENCE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION PALACE OF WESTMINSTER 1906 EF in the round red dated case of issue
International Exhibition 1862 Prize medal 76mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon the obverse after D.Maclise Eimer 1553, Obverse: Britannia seated, Left, surrounded by female figures bearing the products of Art, Science, Industry and Agriculture, a lion in the foreground, Reverse: 1862 LONDINI - HONORIS CAUSA in 4 lines within a wreath, in two halves, an obverse and reverse pair, in the style of electrotypes, EF and unusual
Harrow School - Joseph Neeld Prize medal 1851 Obverse bust left JOSEPHUS NEELD SCHOLAE HARROVIENSIS CUSTOS ATQUE GUBERNATOR with L.C.WYON below, Reverse DILIGENTIAE IN STUD MATHEMAT PRAEMIUM ANNUM JOSEPHUS NEELD HARROVIENSIS PROPOSUIT A.S MDCCCLI in 8 lines within wreath, UNC set in a lunette style holder, in the brown box. NB the Prize is still awarded at Harrow School today but the issue of the medal has been replaced by a cash award.
HRH Prince Albert 1851 Medal for the Exhibitors at the Great Exhibition:- Services Medal, 48mm diameter in bronze by W.WyonEimer 1458, inscribed L.KNOX on edge EF
Napoleon III and Eugenie Visit to the City of London 1855 77mm diameter in bronze, by B.Wyon, Eimer 1496 issued by the Corporation of London, Obverse: Conjoined busts three-quarters left, Eugenie draped, NAPOLEON III ET EUGENIA GALLORUM IMPERATOR ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Britannia introduces France to Londinia. CONCORDES SERVAT AMICITIA, in Exergue: LONDINI RECEPTI 19.APR.1855 UNC the reverse with very light cabinet friction, an excellent example of this high-relief piece
William IV Coronation 1831 struck in Copper 33 mm diameter, by W.Wyon, Eimer 1251 Obverse WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831 Reverse ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT CROWNED SEP:8 1831 The Official Royal Mint Issue UNC and nicely toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Royal Society of Arts, President's Medal 1910 56mm diameter in silver by B.Mackennal/(L.C.Wyon) UNC or very near so with minor hairlines, in the black box of issue
Edward VIKing's Medal 48mm diameter in silver, Obverse: With the tomb of William of Wykeham within its chantry, B. WYON and ETIAM SEPULTI VIVIT FAMA WYKEHAMI; Reverse bare head of Edward VII facing left, EDWARDVS VII REX ET IMPERATOR HONOREM PROPOINT edge: GUY SEELY LEACH.1904, Note: Guy Seely Leach was a headmaster at Winchester and served as a Captain in World War I (Yorkshire Light Infantry) and is referred to in the book 'Memories of an SOE Historian' by Michael Richard Daniell Foot, along with Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Visit to the City of Cardiff 51mm diameter in bronze (2) EF and GEF, Prince Albert Edward (as Prince of Wales) Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1886 (2) 52mm diameter in bronze the first UNC in a Heaton box, the box in fair condition, the second GEF, Prince Edwardmarriage to Princess Alexandra of Denmark 1863 in white metal Eimer 1564 UNC boxed (6 pieces in lot)
Charles James Fox, The Regency Crisis, 1789, white metal medal, 33mm diameter by T. Wyon snr. draped bare head bust of Charles James Fox three quarters facing, THE RIGHT HON. CHAS. JAS. FOX, rev. THE / FREE AND/ INDEPENDENT/ ELECTORS/ OF / WESTMINSTER/ 1789, (BHM. 325) GVF with some light contact marks, scarce in this grade
William Gladstone 70th Birthday 1879 44mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1665 by L.C.Wyon Obverse bust right, draped WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE AET.70 Reverse 29th DECEMBER 1879 within a wreath SERUS IN COELUM REDEAS DIUQUE LAETUS INTERSIS POPULO GEF with some tiny rim nicks
Royal Exchange Opened 1844 28mm diameter in silver Eimer 1392 Obverse : Bust left, diademed ROYAL EXCHANGE OPENED BY H:M: QUEEN VICTORIA OCT. 28 1844 Reverse: Three shields upon a wreath; Grasshopper above. FIRST STONE LAID BY H.R.H.PRINCE ALBERT JAN.17th 1842, by W.Wyon, Fine, Births, Marriages and Deaths Register 1845 22mm diameter in brass EF, Battle of Jutland 1916 45mm diameter in White Metal, Eimer 1951, by Spink and Son Lustrous UNC in the white box, with the 'Sold for Benefit of Naval Orphanages' label on the lid
Prince Albert, Society of Arts President's Medal 1847 56mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon, Eimer 1420, Obverse Bust right, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OIF WALES PRESIDFENT MDCCCLXIII Reverse: SOCIETY OF ARTS, MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE within a wreath, FOUNDED 1754 INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1847 Edge: PORTUGUESE EXAMINATION, 1895. WALTER FLOWETH About UNC in the black box of issue
A silver Arctic medal 1818-1855, designed by Leonard Charles Wyon, octagonal form, reverse with a three masted ship "For Arctic Discoveries", 1818-1855 in exergue, obverse Queen Victoria to left, VICTORIA REGINA with beaded border, star suspension with loop and ivory colour ribbon, unnamed EF toned with some contact marks
Ushaw College, University of Durham, Cardinal William Alanus (1532-1594) prize medal 1858 by Carl Voigt, 67mm diameter in bronze gilt, obv. Bust of Cardinal Alanus facing slightly to the left, rev. a group around the Virgin and child enthroned. (Forrer VI, 310), EF in a red Wyon case
Battle of the Nile 1798 38mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Eimer 893 Obverse bust almost facing, uniformed, head three-quarters right, ADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE BRITAINS GLORY AND DEFENCE, Reverse a naval engagement, ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS Exergue FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED AUGUST 1.1798 A/UNC with traces of lustre
Medals a varied group (6) The Great Exhibition 1851 Exhibitors Medal Obverse Bust of Prince Albert, Reverse EXHIBITOR around a globe, 44mm diameter in bronze , by W.Wyon, surrounded by a wreath VF, Houses of Parliament opened 1847 43mm diameter in White Metal by J.Davis. Obverse conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Reverse a view of the houses of Parliament EF, South Eastern Railway/Golden Jubilee 1886/7 oval 31mm x 37mm in bronze by Pinches, presented to a shareholder, Obverse Crowned and Veiled bust of Victoria, Reverse Crest and supporters, Oval containing bust of E.W.Watkin Chairman, the name erased on the reverse otherwise NEF, New Zealand modern fantasy Crown UNC, GB Victoria Three Graces 1879 modern fantasy Silver Crown, UNC, Una and the Lion a modern fantasy in gold plated cupro-nickel by Windsor Mint UNC, along with 'To Hanover' gaming token 1837 EF
Set of three medals in a glass frame 55mm copper, Sir John Vanbrugh with Blenheim Palace reverse BLENHEIM in exergue Benj Wyon SC, Sir G. Gilbert Scott RA 1811 - 1878 reverse ART UNION OF LONDON over Edinburgh Cathedral EDINBURGH 1884 in exergue, Inigo Jones reverse with Banqueting House Whitehall 1616 all Unc
Huth, J. Frederick, 50th WeddingAnniversary medal 1856, by Wyon, 45mm., AEF. Frederick Huth (1774–1864), a merchant and merchant banker born in Germany.
Death of Sir Ralph Abercromby, by T.Halliday, bronze, 40mm. (Eimer 930), Repeal of the Test and Corporation Act 1828, bronze, 43mm., (Eimer 1199), Marriage of Victoria to Prince Albert 1840, by B. Wyon, bronze, 46mm. (Eimer 1336),Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal 1887, by J.C., bronze gilt, 45mm., Italy "Vincentivs Monti Vates" medal by Putinati, bronze, 35mm., Prussia, Frederick the Great medal for Rossbach & Leuthen 1757, bronze, 48mm. Generally GVF. (6).
Exhibitions (4) International Exhibition 1862 by Wiener, struck at exhibition, silver plated, another for 1862 exhibition by Pinches, bronze. Fine Art Exhibition 1874 by Morgan, bronze, named on edge. Colonial and India Exhibition London 1886, by Wyon, bronze. GVF. (4)
International Medical Congress, London 1881 by Wyon, bronze, 77mm., edge impressed "Presented with the thanks of the executive committee to John Alexander Brand Esqre. Comptroller of the City of London" (Eimer 1683). GVF.
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey UNC attractively toned with prooflike field, minor cabinet friction to the high points barely detracts, come with old collectors ticket for 2/-
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