Medals and Medalets (16) comprising Death of George I 1830 35mm in White Metal, by W. Bain, BHM 1372, Fine with some corrosion, Erection of the Wellington Statue at The Royal Exchange 1844, 44mm diameter in White Metal BHM 2193 NVF with some corrosion, 50th Anniversary of the Penny Post 1840-1890 Obverse: Veiled Head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: PRESENTED BY J.W. PALMER 281 STRAND LONDON, VF, Death of Queen Victoria 1901 39mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 3692, GVF, Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left, Reverse: Train crossing viaduct Exergue: Liverpool and Manchester railway opened Sept 15 1830 46mm diameter in white Metal, Fine, Celebration of the Railway Centenary Darlington 1825-1925 32mm in white metal old and modern trains either side, GVF holed for suspension, Medalets (8) Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV 1821 25mm in brass, Fine, Rt.Hon. George Canning M.P. 1827 26mm in brass, Fine, Frederick, Duke of York, Died Jan 5th 1827, 25mm in brass, Good Fine, Earl Grey 1830 By Trampling on Liberty I Lost the Reins Good Fine with some scratches, George IV Died June 26 1830 25mm in brass, Good Fine, cleaned, William IV and Queen AdelaideCoronation 1831 24mm in brass Fine, Duke of Wellington death 1852 25mm in brass Good Fine, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 25mm in brass Fine, Thomas Attwood, Founder of the Political Union, Parliamentary Reform 1832 41mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, BHM 1563, Good Fine, holed for suspension, along with Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Bird and Tree Day Prize medal 38mm in white metal VF
Presentation of Colours to the RoyalMilitary College by Queen Charlotte 1813 41mm diameter in copper by T. Webb and N. Brenet, Obverse: Bare head of the Duke of York left, FIELD MARSHALL F. DUKE OF YORK, Reverse: The Queen presenting colours to the students at the college. PRESENTATION OF COLOURS BY HER MAJESTY AUGUST 1813. Exergue: Facade of the college and 1802, the date of it's foundation. 36.62 grammes, BHM 769, Eimer 1035, GEF/UNC with some small spots, a pleasing piece. Note: One of Mudie's series of National medals struck in 1820.
Colonel Wardle 1809, 53mm diameter in copper, by P. Wyon, Obverse: Draped bust facing, three-quarters right, GWYLLM LLOYD WARDLE ESQr. M.P. , A MOST MAGNANIMOUS, FIRM, CANDID, AND INDEPENDENT PATRIOT. Reverse: Inscription in 11 lines: THE DUTY / WHICH I OWE MY / COUNTRY / IS PARAMOUNT / TO / EVERY OTHER / CONSIDERATION / SEE MR WARDLE'S SPEECH / ON THE CHARGES AGt.H.R.H. / THE DUKE OF YORK / MARCH . 8. 1809, 74.31 grammes, BHM 667, EF with some contact marks
Marriage of George, Duke of York to Mary of Teck 1893 in White Metal (3) the first 33mm diameter unsigned, BHM 3450, 11.87 grammes, VF pierced for suspension, the second 39mm diameter by Birmingham Mint, BHM 3443, 16.22 grammes, Good Fine, pierced for suspension, the third 39mm diameter, unsigned, BHM 3447, 24.92 grammes, VF, and Coronation of Edward VII (9) the first The official Royal Mint issue 31mm diameter in silver NVF, the remaining 8 are local issues in base metal in mixed grades to NEF (2 pierced for suspension), along with a Fantasy Crown Edward VII dated 1905 the reverse as the adopted Halfcrown currency design, Plain edge, A/UNC
York Minster 1829 Choir of York Minster Destroyed by Fire 45mm diameter in White Metal by Hardy Obverse: View of York Minster, In Exergue: YORK MINSTER 1829, Reverse: The interior of the cathedral, In Exergue: THE CHOIR OF YORK MINSTER DESTROYED BY FIRE FEBry 2nd 1829, 30.57 grammes, BHM 1360 GEF and lustrous, the obverse with some scratches
LiverpoolShipwreck group of 8 medals to Captain Robert Capper, comprising Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society medals (2) in silver and gold, Spanish Life Saving Medals (one gold), a Lloyd's Medal for Saving Life, a Distinguished Service Cross, George V type, in silver, hallmarked, a Mercantile Marine medal, in bronze, RoyalNaval Reserve Decoration in silver, hallmarked, World War I 1914-1918 Medal. EF to GEF three with boxes. 'The Balmes' a cargo steamer of 3794 tons left Havana on 5/11/1913 bound for Cadiz and Barcelona, she had 103 passengers and 55 crew on board with a cargo of cotton and rum. A fire was discovered on board and an SOS was answered by Captain Capper of the 'Pannonia' which was bound for New York, arriving on the scene on Thursday, the day after the fire was discovered. The passengers were evacuated successfully. The ship then escorted the burning ship to Bermuda before resuming her journey to New York. During World War I, Captain Capper had been in command of S.S. Ausonia and was torpedoed 600 miles from the nearest port. 7 boats were launched, 5 survived the hazardous journey back to Liverpool. The DSC was awarded on 7/8/1918. Sold with numerous documemtation, copies of reports of the incident, including copies of the London Gazette and supplement reporting the award of the DSC
USA - Holland receives JohnAdams as American envoy 1782 (1904 restrike of the original by Johan G. Holtzhey) struck for the Holland Society of New York 1904 44mm diameter in bronze by Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Obverse: Netherlands offers a free cap (an analogy to the Liberty cap) to America, who holds a shield emblazoned with 13 stars and stands on the head of a sad lioness symbolising England. LIBERA SOROR, SOLEMNI DECR . AG . N19 APR . MDCCLXXXII , MEDAL STRUCK BY TH UNITED PROVINCES OF THE HETHERLANDS 1782 IN HONOR OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, Reverse: A Unicorn lies prone with broken horn, TYRANNIS VIRTUTE REPULSA PRRESENTED BY THE HOLLAND SOCIETY OF NEW YORKJANUARY 1904, in Exergue: SUB GALLIAE AUSPRICIIS. as Betts 603, 51.28 grammes, GEF
R.M.S. Queen Mary Commissioned 1936 70mm diameter in bronze by G.Bayes, Obverse: Passenger Ship 'Queen Mary' under steam in exergue: MARIA REGINA MARI ME COMMISIT, Reverse: A view of New York's skyscrapers seen through the old Bargate of Southampton, . COMMISSIONED 1936 on a ribbon, across. On either side Shields of Southampton left and New York right, Below : Shield of Cunard White Star, above: QUEEN MARY, Eimer 2036, BHM 4282, in a large NGC holder and graded MS66
James, Duke of York and Mary 1680, 51mm diameter, cast, Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped, IACOBVS . DVX . EBORACENSIS. Reverse, Bust of Mary left, draped, MARAI . DVCISSA . EBORACENSIS . 1680, Good Fine with some uneven tone and some pitting, rare
Death of the Duke of York 1827 76mm diameter in bronze by I. Parkes, Obverse: Draped bust of the Duke of York facing, head three-quarters left. FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK AND ALBANY Below: A pillar of the protestant faith, a Bulwark to the British Army, / Intrepid, Uncompromising, & Consistent, Gratitude has raised his / Monument and Loyalty penned his epitaph. Reverse: Fame holding open scroll and trumpet above epitaph. Scroll inscribed: I have been brought / up from my early / years in these prin / ciples; and from / the time when I / began to reason for / myself I have enter / tained them from / conviction and in / every situation in / which I may be pla / ced I will Maintain / the so help me God. Monument inscribed: 'These sentiments were not ssed' in a political senseand fr(o)m preju / diceand party feelings, but they / 'were firmly fixed in his mind, and / 'were the result of due consideration / 'and conviction, and produced by 'AN EARNEST SOLICITUDE / FOR THE CONTINUED / WELFARE OF HIS COUNTRY. Obit Jan 5. MDCCCXXVII. BHM 1282, 167.05g, GEF/EF an impressive piece, the obverse in high relief
Marriage of George, Duke of York to Mary of Teck 1893, 51mm diameter in bronze, by Spink & Son, Obverse: Busts draped of H.R.H. PRINCE GEORGE DUKE OF YORK and H.S.H PRINCESS VICTORIA MARY OF TECK each in an oval frame linked by a monogrammed heart, GM facing towards each other. Reverse, Crowned conjoined shields of the Duke and Princess, MARRIED AT THE CHAPEL ROYAL ST.JAMES PALACE Below: JULY 6th 1893. BHM 3444, 66.28 grammes, EF with minor spots
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897, 38mm diameter in silver by F.Bowcher, manufactured by Spink & Son. Obverse: Bust left Crowned, wreathed and draped, Reverse: Four medallions entwined with ribbons, upon which are portraits of Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales, The Duke of York and Prince Edward, MAY GOD PRESERVE OUR QUEEN AND THE HEIRS TO THE THRONE, Edge: PRESENTED BY JAMES CATTO 22nd JUNE 1897. Eimer 1820, BHM 3529, 25.29 grammes, UNC, the obverse with some hairlines in the fields, in the red box of issue
Electoral Medal 1818 47mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: A vase with an eagle on the lid, two females holding a wreath with 1055 within. Reverse: A similar vase except that two females hold a scroll on which COOKE/&/INDE-/PEN-/DENCE/1818 BHM 972 (RR), 48.05 grammes, NEF and unusual. In 1818 Colonel Cooke unsuccessfully contested the seat for the city of York. He polled 1055 votes and the following November was presented with a cup valued at 150 Guineas, undoubtedly that which is represented on this medal. His obituary appears in the Gentleman's magazine in 1852. An interesting piece of political history.
Edward VIII Abdication medal 1936 51mm diameter, matt finish, in silver by J.Pinches Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, EDWARD . VIII . KING AND . EMPEROR . Reverse: 13-line inscription BORN / 23 JUNE 1894 / INESTED : PRINE OF / WALES : 13 JULY 1911 / ASCENDED THE THRONE / ~ 20 JANUARY 1936 ~ / ABDICATED : 10 DECEMBER 1936 / IN FAVOUR OF HIS BROTHER / H.R.H. THE DUKE OF YORK / THE TITLE OF / DUKE OF WINDSOR / BEING CONFERRED / UPON HIM, Edge: Individually numbered C5 54s, 72.34 grammes, Giordano 350c, UNC, Rare
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in white metal by F.Bowcher, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria Left, Crowned, veiled, laureate and draped, dividing TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, above: VICTORIA, below: QUEEN and EMPRESS, Reverse: Four Medalions entwined with ribbons, on which are portraits of Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales, The Duke of York and Prince Edward, , above; MAY . GOD . PRESERVE . OUR . QUEEN , below: AND . THE . HEIRS . TO . THE . THRONE (25 medals) Eimer 1820, BHM 3528 All Lustrous UNC and pierced with suspension loops, each in a small white box with the round original Spink labels on the lids, comes with old auction label 'Sotheby's Stokesay Country Hose' 30 Sep.1994, the items auctioned in that sale had been put into storage in 1941
York Minster (2) 1829 Choir of York Minster Destroyed by Fire 45mm diameter in White Metal by Barber, Cattle and North, Obverse: View of York Minster In Exergue: YORK MINSTER 1825, Reverse: The interior of the cathedral, In Exergue: THE CHOIR OF YORK MINSTER DESTROYED BY FIRE FEBry 2nd 1829, BHM 1361 UNC or near so with some surface marks and scratches, the fields prooflike, 1829 Choir of York Minster Destroyed by Fire 45mm diameter in White Metal by Hardy Obverse: View of York Minster In Exergue: YORK MINSTER 1829, Reverse: The interior of the cathedral, In Exergue: THE CHOIR OF YORK MINSTER DESTROYED BY FIRE FEBry 2nd 1829, BHM 1360 GEF and lustrous
North West Canada Medal, Riel's Rebellion 1885, no clasp, engraved naming, awarded to J.J. Pritchard, York & Simcoe Batt. GVF cleaned with some hairlines and some rub to the portrait
YorkshireImperial Yeomanry Medal 1901-1902, type 2 reverse, awarded to 32423 Pte. J.Robinson EF and lustrous with two gentle edge bruises, Pte. Robinson joined the regiment 7/5/1901and was invalided home on 24/3/1902.He was discharged medically unfit on 15/5/1902, and it also entitled to a 5 clasp Queen's South Africa medal. The type 2 Yorkshire Imperial Yeomanry medal was awarded by members of the 109th Yorkshire Hussars Company and the 111th Yorkshire Dragoons Company. It is estimated that 700 medals of this type were produced.
World War I Trio awarded to 11958 Pte. J.Jubb E.York. R., 1914-15 Star, 1914-1918 British War Medal and Victory Medal, EF, the star with some surface residue, along with Death Plaque EF in original card envelope, cap badge, and printout from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website with full details. Pte. Jubb was killed in action at Thiepval on 8th February 1917 Age 27. He is buried at Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
IndiaGeneral Service Medal with 2 clasps, Burma 1885-7 and Burma 1887-89 awarded to 1221 Pte. W.Taylor 1st Battalion Yorkshire Light Infantry NEF with some rubbing to the portrait and parts of the field, comes with copy of the medal roll to the 1st Battalion The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry for Service in Burma 1887-1889
Queen's South Africa Medal, 2nd type reverse with traces of the date remaining, with 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal and Wittebergen, awarded to 5175 Pte. W. Moore East Yorkshire Regt. Bright EF with traces of old tooling in the area of the removed date, some green patina this possibly removable with care
Ingots - Royal Palaces - a 12-ingot set in sterling silver by the Birmingham Mint each ingot depicting a different palace - Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Brighton Pavilion, Hampton Court Palace, The Queen's House, Greenwich, St. James's Palace, The Dutch House, Kew Palace, Holyrood house, The Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Edinburgh Castle, and Caernarvon Castle, total weight 379.83 grammes, Prooflike UNC with some toning, in the box of issue with certificate, The Royal Standards - a 3-ingot set 1977 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee by Yorkshire Mint in sterling silver, comprising the Standards of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and the Personal Standard of Queen Elizabeth II, total weight Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificate
USA. Hudson-Fulton Celebration Medal 1909 101mm diameter in silver by Emile Fuchs, struck by Whitehead and Hoag for the American Numismatic Society. A joint celebration of the 300th Anniversary of the Hudson River and the 100th Anniversary of the First successful commercial application of the paddle steamer. 325.33 grammes of sterling silver. Obverse: A scene on board ship, DISCOVERY OF HUDSON RIVER BY HENRY HUDSON A.D. MDCIX . THE AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION COMM. Below: A sailing ship HALVE MAENE, Reverse: Three seated female figures representing Steam Navigation, History and Commerce, above: a portrait of Robert Fulton (1765-1815) and views of New York in 1807 and 1909, in Exergue: FIRST USE OF STEAM NAVIGATION ON THE HUDSON RIVER 1807, EF or better, in antique silver finish, We note that smaller sizes have been produced of this medal in 51mm and 63mm diameters, we have not been above to locate another 101mm diameter example. An impressive and imposing piece, and highly desirable in this high grade
Marriage of George, Duke of York, to Princess Mary of Teck 1893, 76mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1780, BHM 3452, Welch 25, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, Bust of Mary draped, T.R.H. THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK MDCCCXCIII, Reverse: The couple advancing in a triumphal car driven by Cupid and drawn by two horses, left, approach an archway inscribed FELICITAS and GM monogram and are welcomed by Londinia. In Exergue : JULY 6. 1893, UNC in the Corporation of the City of London box with gilt lettering on the lid, only 450 issued
Medallion St. Christopher medallion engraved on the back 'TO CAPT. J. MOLLISON. FROM ST. CHRISTOPHER'S CONFRATERNITY NEW YORK AUGUST 8, 1933, 4.27 grammes of 12 Carat gold, VF
South African War-related (2) South Africa War National Commemorative 1900 45mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher, Eimer 1851a, BHM 3680, Obverse: A Soldier with head bandaged stands of rugged ground cocking his rifle, THE NATIONAL COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL 1899-1900 Reverse: THIS MEDAL COMMEMORATES THE MAGNIFICENTV RESPONSE OF BRITAIN'S SONS TO THE EMPIRE'S CALL TO ARMS! TRANSVAAL WAR 1899-1900, In the centre, to left a Union flag and palm branch tied to a staff decorated with a rose, thistle and a shamrock. THE QUEEN BLESS HER. On the bottom edge DAILY MAIL KIPLING POEM NVF/VF, South Africa War - Memorial 1900 52mm 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 boxed. SS Normandie 68mm diameter in bronze by Jean de Vernon Obverse: view of the ship NORMANDIE 79280 Tx.In Exergue Cie Gle TRANSATLANTIQUE French Line LE HAVRE NEW YORK 1935 in four lines, Reverse: A female figure standing with sea and horse behind EF
Death of Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany. 1763-1827 60mm diameter in bronze, by Benedetto Pistrucci. Issued by Hamlet. Dually dated 16 August 1763 and 5 January 1827. FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK AND ALBANY, head right; ΠΙΣTPYKKI/AYTOΠTHΣ/EΠOIEI in three lines and HAMLET below / 23-line inscription. BHM 1283; Eimer 1189. 109.79 grammes, EF with a few small spots on the obverse, with an impressive high relief portrait
Electoral Medal 1818 47mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: A vase with an eagle on the lid, two females holding a wreath with 1055 within. Reverse: A similar vase except that two females hold a scroll on which COOKE/&/INDE-/PEN-/DENCE/1818 BHM 972 (RR), 48.05 grammes, NEF and unusual. In 1818 Colonel Cooke unsuccessfully contested the seat for the city of York. He polled 1055 votes and the following November was presented with a cup valued at 150 Guineas, undoubtedly that which is represented on this medal. His obituary appears in the Gentleman's magazine in 1852. An interesting piece of political history.
Medalets in copper and brass (23) George III and Queen CharlotteMarriage 1761 Fine, Death of Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV 1821 (2) GVF and NEF, Coronation of George IV (3) the first in copper, Fine, the second in brass NVF with some scratches, the third in copper NVF, all different, Grimshaw Esq. Mayor of Preston 1822 Fine, holed, Death of the Earl of Beaconsfield 1881 Fine, Death of George IV 1820 VF, Coronation of William IV 1831 Fine, Death of Frederick, Duke of York 1827 NEF, Preliminaries of Peace between Great Britain and France 1801 VF, Death of Nelson 1805 Fine, holed, Coronation of Queen Victoria (2) 1838 Fine, and 1838 VF (both different), Marquis Wellington 1814 (2) one in copper Good Fine, the other in brass Fine, holed, Preliminaries of Peace 1814 GVF holed, France (4) Louis XV 1743 Cardinal Fleury VF, Louis XVI 1788 Royal token, Good Fine, Charles X 1825 Royal Token 1825 Good Fine, cleaned, Death of Ferdinand, Duke of Orleans undated (1825) 12-sided, Fine, possibly ex-mount, and a fantasy copy of Queen Anne Coronation medal this 25mm diameter in brass, Fine
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
Campaign Medals (8) World War I British War Medal to 36515 Pte. F.Bayford E.York Reg.World War II (7)1939-1945 Star (2), Atlantic Star (2), Africa Star and Italy Star, and War Medal 1939-1945 GVF to GEF with ribbons, East YorkshireRegiment cap badge, The King's Royal Rifle Corps cap badge, Germany Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2.Klasse (Non combatant), along with three unnamed prize medals (boxed), Safe driving medal 1946-1955, Punctual Attendance Medal 1908-1909 London County Council in white metal VF, George VSilver Jubilee Medal 1935 35mm diameter in brass showing the names of many Commonwealth countries GVF pierced for suspension, Edward VIII Coronation medal 38mm diameter in white metal NVF, pierced for suspension, and a small medalet bearing the portrait of Joan of arc VF
International Exhibition 1851 51mm diameter in white metal by Allen and Moore Eimer 1462 NEF and lustrous. International Exhibition 1862 36mm diameter in white metal by G.Dowler NEF and lustrous. WinstonChurchill a 5-piece Windsor Mint medallic set comprising Churchill - Great Leaders, Great Words Silver One Ounce, with 70mm diameter gold-plated copper medals (4) in a presentation folder. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya - London 1993 75th Anniversary UNC boxed. EnglandRugbyWorld Cup Winners 2003 38mm diameter in nickel-brass by the Royal Mint UNC boxed with certificate. The Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London undated 51mm diameter in Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 45mm diameter UNC in a Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth II 80th birthday 2006 Lenticular Medal 45mm diameter in Nickel-Brass with 3D portrait of the Queen by the Royal Mint UNC in the box of issue with certificate. Eiffel Tower Ascension to the First stage 1889 45mm diameter in copper GVF. George VICoronation 193732mm diameter in bronze GVF. Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation Medallion in brass, UNC boxed. Pope Paul VI Mission to the United NationsNew York October 4 1965 63mm diameter in bronze by Medallic Art Co. New York UNC boxed. Hawaii 50th State - The Aloha State 63mm diameter in bronze by the Medallic Art Co. New York. UNC boxed. Prize Medal 1905 - Awarded to Herbert G.Hogben for Proficiency in Science by the Board of Education 38mm diameter in bronze EF in a 'Board of Education - South Kensington' box. Millionaires CollectionEdward I Fantasy Double Leopard a modern fantasy in base metal UNC. Fantasy Crown 2012 Queen Elizabeth II with George and the Dragon Reverse, UNC. Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 in base metal UNC on the card of issue. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter Obverse with conjoined busts, Reverse a coat of arms, GEF. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 a regional issue - Byworth 38mm diameter in base metal. King George VI Coronation Medal 1937 38mm diameter in white metal EF. Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch 2015 UNC in 'Daily Mail' blister pack. Medals Crown-sized in base metal (6) Australia Bicentennial - Fleet Arrived 1788, William Wilberforce 150th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery UNC, Malta 20th Anniversary of Independence 1984 UNC, Pope John Paul II Visit to Britain 1982 UNC, Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson 1986 UNC, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 UNC, these all in slide cases. Replica Miniature Medals modern issues (2) Victoria Cross and Atlantic star, as issued. Silver plated Stamp book holder with Coronation 1937 on the front with conjoined busts of George VI and the Queen Mother, GVF. Cigarette Tin 1953 'Four Square Cigarettes', Badge ' Harold Sutcliffe MP Royston Division Conservative Association, Ingots (2) The Year of the Three Kings Gold Crown Set 206 of 499 ingot, and ingot inscribed ' Deutsche Reichbank 999/1000 gold' a fantasy issue weighing 28.8 grammes UNC
Coronation, Jubilee and Royal Marriage medals (34) Victorian issues (8) 1887 Golden Jubilee - Ince Jubilee Celebration - Israel Knowles Chairman 38mm diameter VF, 1887 Golden Jubilee - Devizes local issue in white metal VF holed, 1897 Diamond Jubilee in white metal by Spink NVF holed with suspension loop and ribbon, 1897 Diamond Jubilee , Obverse VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: VICTORIA 1837-1897 Above: Coat of Arms and supporters, Below: a wreath 39mm diameter in bronze GVF, 1897 Diamond Jubilee 45mm diameter in White metal, Obverse: Veiled head left, bust left Veiled, crowned and laureate, unusual,. Fine. 1897 Queen Victoria - The Longest Reign 35mm diameter in white metal, holed at top About VF, 1893 Marriage of the Duke and Duchess of York 38mm diameter in white metal, Fine, holed for suspension, 1897 Four Generations of the BritishRoyal Family 32mm diameter by H.Grueber & Co. Fine. Edward VII issues (6) 1902 Coronation - Borough of Cambridge issues - George Kett, Mayor (5) 38mm diameter in bronze VF to EF each holed for suspension, 1902 Coronation/Thomas Templeton Seventh Centenary/Coronation 1902 medal 39mm in white metal EF holed for suspension, George V issues (8) Coronation 1911 the Official Royal Mint issue, 31mm diameter in silver by B.Mackennal NEF in the original red box of issue, Coronation 1911 the Official Royal Mint issue 51mm diameter in bronze, EF in the original red box of issue, Coronation 1911 struck by the makers of Elect Cocoa 32mm diameter in brass (2) VF and EF both with suspension loops on the edge, Coronation 1911 39mm in white metal Obv: conjoined busts, Rev: Coat of arms with supporters within a wreath, ribbons with CORONATION and GEORGE V respective at each side VF, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 (3) Obverse: busts left conjoined, KING GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY MAY 6TH 1935 Rev: Crown, Sceptre and Orb, TO COMMEMORATE THE 25TH YEAR OF THEIR MAJESTIES REIGN UNC boxed, Daily Mail - Teddy Tail League NVF with suspension loop at the top, 1935 38mm diameter in white metal Obv: Conjoined busts, Rev: To Commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary May 6th 1935 (Legend in 6 lines) VF holed for suspension, Edward VIII issues (3) Coronation 1937 45mm diameter in bronze, Obv: Bust right crowned, in coronation robes, Rev: Standing Britannia between two columns, a seascape behind (2) EF and Fine with some surface dirt, Coronation 1937 38mm diameter in white metal, Reverse showing dates of Birth, Investiture as Prince of Wales, Accession and Coronation VF holed for suspension, George VI issues (2) Coronation 1937 (2) the first in white metal 38mm diameter VF , the second in gilded base metal 39mm diameter Fine both holed for suspension, Elizabeth II issues (7) Coronation 1953 (4) Ship Reverse 37mm diameter in bronze (2) both UNC boxed, 1953 Crown on Rose reverse 36mm diameter in bronze UNC, 1953 38mm diameter in white metal reverse: legend in 7 lines within wreath EF, 1969 Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 58mm diameter in gilt bronze, the Official Royal Mint issue, UNC boxed, 1981 Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer Betrothal UNC in slide case, Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday 2006 Rev: in the style of the 1953 Crown 32mm diameter in bronze UNC in slide case
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in gold an unfinished pattern of the Official Royal Mint issue by B.Pistrucci (Eimer 1146a), of similar style design. 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. ANIMO PATERNO, the pattern however with differing reverse exergue legend thus: INAUGURATUS/ DIE. /ANNO MDCCC in three lines. The B.P initials on the right of the exergual line have the following stop approximately 0.75mm from it's extreme right edge, whereas on the standard Royal Mint issue the stop following the initials is around 1.5mm from the extreme right edge. Weight 33.00 grammes. GVF with some contact marks and edge nicks. We note an example of this rare pattern exists in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fifth Avenue, New York. Our research has only uncovered the Metropolitan Museum example as well as the medal offered. See also the Gold Coronation of George IV Official Royal Mint issue 1821 medal also offered in this sale
Medals (16) includes Israel (9) in bronze (6) and in .935 silver (3), State Medals (8) and USA The Society of Medalists (7) Crown-sized or bigger, in bronze, 1970s and 1980s issues, Medallic Art Co. New YorkLeonardo da Vinci and Mona Lisa 64mm diameter in bronze, all but one boxed EF to UNC
Medals (35) a wide variety of subjects includes Explorers, Music, Arts and more, base metal types, the vast majority UNC in the boxes of issue, The Penny Black Stamp, in a Jubilee Mint folder with certificate, USA Quarter Dollars (77) all but two are State types, in mixed grades, along with a further group of USA State Quarter Dollars (72) Massachusetts (6), Georgia (3), Pennsylvania (6), Maryland (6), New York (3), Connecticut (6), Virginia (6), New Jersey (6), South Carolina (6), Rhode Island (4), Delaware (3), North Carolina (15), New Hampshire (2), in mixed grades with many UNC
Medals a varied and interesting group (12) 1819-1915 comprising:- International Fisheries Exhibition 1883 45mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1694 NEF boxed. 1832 Reform Bill 49mm diameter in White Metal, EF holed at the top. Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 51mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, EF. York Cathedral 61mm diameter in White Metal by J.Davis of Birmingham GEF. Sir Charles Cockerell 1819 Election Validated 53mm diameter in bronze by J.P.Suffield Eimer 1111 EF. Parish Church of Frittenden, Kent, Restored 1848 42mm diameter by Davis of Birmingham GEF. The Marriage of Edward, Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra 1863, 52mm in white metal by Ottley of Birmingham, Lustrous EF. Death of William IV 1837 41mm diameter by T.W.Ingram VF. RoyalNaval Exhibition 1891 38mm diameter in White Metal. Whitenash Industrial Exhibition 1865 St.Margaret's Day 40mm diameter by J.Moore of Birmingham VF with some scratches. Lusitania Sinking 1915 55mm diameter UNC, The Bell Medal 39mm diameter undate Presented by the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs 39mm diameter in bronze GEF, all in a Lindner Tray
USA The Union Fire Insurance Company of London, merger with the Victoria Insurance Company of New York 1896, 38mm diameter, 26.45 grammes af 18 carat gold, Obverse: bust left, laureate, crowned and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS, in the fields TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, Reverse: A shield with four clasped hands upon it flanked by the Union Jack and USA flags, the American eagle and arrows above, UNION OF LONDON 1714 AND VICTORIA OF NEW YORK 1836 by F.Bowcher, for Spink and Sons. A/UNC with light scratches on the edge where possibly once mounted, the surfaces showing no signs of mounting, Rare, we note a silver example was offered in the Professor Wayne Newman Palmer Collection in a USA auction. No recent auction transactions have been recorded for the gold medal. The present day descendent of these companies is Commercial Union Assurance Company
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
USA Assassination of Abraham Lincoln 1865 a restrike 76mm diameter in light bronze by G.T.Morgan, Obverse: Bust right, Reverse Legend within wreath, 1898 New York Silver Convention Medal, National Association of Manufacturers, 26mm diameter VF, Brass Token 1860 Civil War 'No Submission to the South' 21mm diameter VF, Silver Star Medal for Conspicuous Service No.2682 un-named, in mixed grades VF to EF
Sir WinstonChurchill 1874-1965 by Ralph J.Menconi 1965 70mm diameter in bronze, for The Medallic Art Company, New York, Obverse: Bust facing three-quarters left, in high relief, SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL with 1874/1965 in the field, Reverse: London View of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, in the foreground; GB and USA coat of arms, UNC boxed
India and Boer War a group of three, India Medal 1896 with two clasps, Tirah 1897-1898 and Punjab Frontier 1897-1898, awarded to Pte.C.Philpott 3348 York Light Infantry, Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902, with 3 clasps, Witterbergen, Transvaal, and Cape Colony, awarded to Pte.C Philpott 3348, Yorks. Light Infantry, King's South Africa Medal 1902 with two clasps South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded to 3348 Corpl.C.Philpott Yorks Light Infantry, each GVF
Great Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter in white metal Eimer 1461var. Obverse Bust left within a wreath HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT, Reverse: View of the Exhibition Building THE CRYSTAL PALACE FOR THE GRETA EXHIBITION OF AKLL NATIONS IN HYDE PARK LONDON OPENED BY H.M.G MAJESTY VICTORIA MAY 1ST 1851 Exergue: PROPOSED BY H.R.H.PRINCE ALBERT, DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ.F.L.S.ERECTED BY FOX,HENDERSON,& CO. -DIMENSIONS- LENGTH 1848 FEET. WIDTH 456 FEET, HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET, GLAZED SURFACE 900,000 SUP FEETOCCUPIES 18ACRES OF GROUND, ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000 EF, Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations , New York 1853 74mm diameter in white metal, Obverse: View of Crystal Palace, Reverse Four allegorical female figures representing attributes of industry EF
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)
Marriage of Duke of York & Princess May 1893, Wolverhampton issue, bronze, 38mm. EF. Jubilee 1887, Farnborough Hants issue, bronze, 38mm., Edward VII Coronation medal 1902, bronze, 38mm. EF. (3).
Memorial Medal for Fran Carol Marshall, silver, 40mm., obv. bust left, rev. inscription within wreath "NATA XXI MAII MDCCCXII DENATA XVIII IVNII MCMI and below ANNO AETATIS NONAGESIMO, Death of Frederick Duke of York 1827 40mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1189 var GEF, Queen Caroline Return to England 1820 40mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1130 GEF
British and World Commemorative Medals (72) includes Netherlands, Relief of Heusden 1787, silver 38mm., pierced GVF & Souvenir Penny from New York with view of Woolworth Building and other U.S. medals
International Philatelic Exhibition 1936 New York Rider on galloping horse, awarded to Fred Schulze, reverse inscribed GIBRALTAR AND MALTA (COMBINED) silvered with gold horse and rider EF, International Philatelic Exhibition Vienna 1933 (2) 89mm x 69mm in bronze EF boxed, to Fred Schulze, Birmingham, and 42mm x 38mm in silver, Gibraltar and Malta, GEF boxed, International Philatelic Exhibition Basle 1948 40mm x 40mm silvered EF boxed, inscribed MALTA awarded to Fred Schulze Birmingham, all except the first in original cases, along with Birmingham Philatelic Society (2) the 'La Trobe' medal 1942-1943 Mafeking, in gilt silver awarded to Fred Schulze, EF boxed, Birmingham Philatelic Society Golden Jubilee 1936 in base metal UNC boxed
Medal Hand-inscribed 'BELL METAL & WOOD OF YORK MINSTER BURNT MAY 20 1840' uniface 35.5mm diameter, legend in capitals, Shield showing crowned crossed keys EF, unusual
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1897 (8) by Spink Obverse Bust left Crowned, laureate, veiled and draped, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS in field TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN Reverse 4 Cameo Portraits, facing of H.I.M.QUEE [N] VICTORIA/ H.R.H PRI[NCE] OF WALES/ H.R.H DUKE OF YORK/ H.R.H PRI[NCE] EDWARD In the centre JUBILATE BRITANNI on a scroll 38mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1820 and 7 reverse variants with a common obverse, Duke of Norfolk, Victory upon globe, Britons Rejoice, Dominion of Canada, Cape Colony, India, Four Longest Reigns A/UNC to UNC with matching tone
1914 Mons Star group of four to 7666 Pte. H. Martin, 2/York & Lancs Regt, 1914 Star with Mons clasp, British War & Victory Medals, ImperialService Medal GVI issue to Henry Charles Martin with certificate of award dated 1948 upon retirement from the Post Office.
A First World WarMilitary Medal in a Mons Star group of four to Pte. Huggett, Yorkshire Light Infantry, Military Medal GVR issue (8001 Pte G E Huggett 2/Yorks L.I.), 1914 Star with MONS bar, British War & Victory Medals, all officially named as issued. British War & Victory Medals (107041 2 Cpl. A W.Higgett R.E.). Together with a Second World WarDefence and War Medal pair in card box addressed to W.C. Wales Esq.
Assorted British medals (11) subjects include Battle of Belleisle 1759 bronze cast, George III Memorial 1820 w/m, Duke of York Memorial 1827 w/m, Thames Tunnel opened 1843 w/m, RoyalMarriage 1858 w/m, together with six other medals AVF or better. (11).
New York Exhibition 1960 a 2-piece set comprising Crown 1960 Polished Dies and Royal Mint Medal 39mm in diameter in bronze 1960 Eimer 2101 UNC, along with British Empire Medals 1924 (2) Eimer 1991 28mm in bronze EF, Nobel Industries Ltd Struck at the British Empire Exhibition with company logo below 36mm diameter in bronze EF
Visit of KingGeorge V and Queen Mary to India 1911-12, silver, in 15ct gold glazed mount and chain, rim of mount engraved "H.M.S. Renown 1905-6 S. Bryant. Together with an attractive colour certificate to Stephen Bryant to commemorate the presentation of Boer War Medals by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall & York in New Zealand on 22nd June 1901.
Marriage of the Duke and Duchess of York 1893 Obverse Busts left, conjoined, the Duchess draped. T.R.H THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK. MDCCCXCIII Reverse the couple advancing in a triumphal car driven by Cupid and drawn by two horses, left approach an archway, inscribed FELICITAS GM, and are welcomed by Londinia, Exergue: JULY 6 1893 diameter 76mm by G.G.AdamsEimer 1780 UNC with a few small tone spots, issued by the Corporation of London, in the original box of issue with gilt lettering on the lid, the box in very good condition
George IICoronation Medal 1727, by J Croker, silver, 34mm. AVF. Death of The Duke of York 1827 by T.Webb, WM, VF. Jubilee 1897, silver. Together with Churchill Medals (4) bronze, in case and two other foreign bronze medals. Generally GVF unless stated otherwise
Assorted Medals (6) including The English Numismatic Medal by W.Webster, Covent Garden, wm. John Fry & Sons Bicentenary Medal 1928, bronze. University of Bristol Prize Medal, silver. York Cathedral, by J Wiener, bronze. Met. Soc. Of Florists Medal for Heartsease 1834, Kearsney Bowling Club Bronze Medal in case. Generally EF
Group of four First World War to 1541 Sergeant Walter Skilbeck of YorkEast Riding Yeomanry, includes Service and War medals, Territorial ForceEfficiency medal VF-EF, newspaper cuttings, history and photographs of the subject, plus soldier's pay book, along with a group of four Second World War to John Skilbeck, 8th (King's Royal Irish) Hussars later the Armoured Reconnaissance of the 7th Armoured Division. comprises France and Germany Stars, War and Service medals NEF, comes with history of the subject plus photographs, in glass frames so unsuitable for posting
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