International Exhibition 1862 39mm diameter in White Metal by Messrs. Allen & Moore, Obverse: Angel holding medallions bearing the heads of Napoleon III and Queen Victoria. Arms of France and Great Britain below., Reverse: View of the Exhibition building within a rectangular panel inscribed WEST FRONT VIEW. Above: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION / OPENED MAY 1st 1862 / Below: COVERS A SPACE OF 26 ACRES / 1200FT LONG. 700 FT WIDE / DOMES 250 FT HIGH / COST £300 000, 13.92 grammes, BHM 2717, EF
International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter in Gilt copper, by C. Schnitzpahn and J. Wiener, Obverse: Bare head of the Prince Consort, left, TO THE COMMEMORATION OF HIS LATE H.R.H. THE PRINCE CONSORT ALBERT, Reverse: A view of the west front of the Exhibition building. Above: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862. In Exergue: STAMPED IN THE BUILDING BY H. UHLHORN OF GRAVENBRIOCH. PRUSSIA in four lines, 35.46 grammes, BHM 2743, Eimer 1556, Near EF with some surface marks and edge nicks
The International Exhibition 1862 (2) the first 42mm diameter in White Metal by J. Pinches, Obverse: Exterior view of the exhibition buildings, on a plain plinth, Above: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, Exergue: OPENED MAY 1ST. MDCCCLXII, Reverse: Britannia seated holding flag attended by Commerce, holding flag inscribed (raised) EUROPE ASIA AFRICA AMERICA AUSTRALASIA, BHM 2741, 22.37 grammes, UNC or near so and lustrous, the second 54mm diameter in White metal by Ottley, Birmingham, Obverse: Diademed 'Gothic' bust of Queen Victoria, H.M.C.MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA, Reverse: Exterior view of the exhibition buildings, angel flying above, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF / 1862. In exergue: +OPENED 1st May 1862 + / DESIGNED BY / CAPTAIN FOWKE R.E. / ERECTED BY / MESSRS KELK AND LUCAS, BHM 2734, 33.45 grammes, lustrous EF with some hairlines and thin scratches
John Gray Laudatory Medal 1863, 57mm diameter in bronze by G.G. Adams, Obverse: Conjoined busts of John Gray and his wife Marie Emma, right, I.E and M.E. GRAY Reverse: TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD in three lines, within a wreath, BHM 2787, 72.04 grammes, UNC the reverse with a minor handling mark
Marriage of the Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra 1863 (2) the first 52mm diameter in White Metal by E. Cotrill, Obverse: Busts right conjoined, Legend on a wide border around: H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND H.R.H. THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Prince of Wales plumes and motto above inscription, two shields below, within an open wreath of roses, thistles and shamrocks H.R.H. / THE PRINCE OF WALES / BORN NOV.9.1841 / MARRIED MARCH 10 1863 / AT / St. GEORGE'S CHAPEL WINDSOR / TO H.R.H. / ALEXANDRA / PRINCESS OF DENMARK / BORN DEC.1.1864. 34.14 grammes, BHM 2760, Eimer 1563, EF, the second 31mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: The Prince of Wales plumes above conjoined heads of the Princess Alexandra and the Prince of Wales left, a ribbon inscribed MAY THEY BE HAPPY entwined with flowers below. Reverse: Conjoined arms of the Prince and Princess above a garland of roses H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES / AND H.R.H. THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA / MARRIED MARCH 10th 1863. 6.12 grammes, BHM 2776, EF pierced for suspension
Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce 1863, 56mm diameter by L.C. Wyon Obverse: Bare head of the Prince of Wales right, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES PRESIDENT MDCCCLXIII, Reverse: SOCIETY OF ARTS MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE within a wreath with FOUNDED 1754 . INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1847 around, Edge: JOHN HENRY ROE, SPANISH EXAMINATION 1891. 78.96 grammes, BHM 2794, Eimer 1567, UNC
William Shakespeare - Tercentenary of his Birth 1864, 41mm diameter in White Metal by Messrs. Brookes & Adams & G. Dowler, Obverse: Draped bust of Shakespeare left WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, Below: 23 APRl. 1564 . DIED 23 APRl. 1616, Reverse: View of the Birthplace. Exergue: BIRTHPLACE OF SHAKESPEARE. On a wide border around: STRATFORD UPON AVON FESTIVAL 1564, BHM 2806, 26.16 grammes, EF and lustrous
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 MILLIONTH OF AN INCH IS MEASVRED BY VSING FOVR TRVE PLANES IN CONCERT, below: WHITWORTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOVNDED MDCCCLXVIII, edge: WILLIAM G. HIBBINS 1896, BHM 2899, 87.70 grammes, Toned UNC or very near so, with reflective fields and some small rim nicks, in the Wyon box of issue
Belgium undated (c.1870-1900) 48mm diameter in bronze, award medal (unnamed) for Agriculture and Botany, by Grielens, Antwerp, Obverse: Uniformed bust left, MAATSCHAPPIJ LINNAEUS BORGERHOUT, 46.21 grammes, NVF/Good Fine with traces of old gilding, once cleaned
Recovery of The Prince of Wales From Typhoid 1872, 35mm diameter in White Metal by W.J. Taylor. Obverse: Exterior of St. Paul's Cathedral, Reverse: Inscription within an open wreath ST. PAUL'S / CATHEDRAL / FEB:27./ 1872 Around: NATIONAL THANKSGIVING FOR THE RECOVERY OF H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, BHM 2927, 9.36 grammes, EF. Note: Research indicates many types for this event, we have been unable to trace another with the St. Paul's obverse, so perhaps scarcer than catalogues would indicate
Recovery of the Prince of Wales From Typhoid 1872, 45mm diameter in White Metal, by T. Ottley, Obverse Draped bust of the Prince of Wales facing, head turned to the right, Legend on a wide border HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, Reverse: Eye of Providence above inscription within an open wreath, Inscription in 10 lines: TO / COMMEMORATE / THE / NATIONAL THANKSGIVING / FOR THE RESTRORATION TO / HEALTH / OF H.R.H. THE / PRINCE OF WALES / FEBRUARY / 1872, 26.52 grammes, BHM 2925 (smaller variety), Near EF with some contact marks and hairlines
Holborn Restaurant 1874 69mm diameter in copper, unsigned, Obverse: Interior view of the restaurant, with ribbon in exergue inscribed: PRESENTED BY THE PROPRIETORS, 'To H.E. Marriott Esq.', Reverse: Interior view of the restaurant with guests standing between columns Above: HOLBORN, Below: RESTAURANT Estd. 1874, 217.34 grammes, BHM 2990, Eimer 1640, EF with some peck marks on the edge
Medalets (3) W.Griffin Silversmith, Jeweller & Medallist Change Alley, Cornhill, London, undated NEF with traces of old lacquering, S. Hiron Die Engraver and Medallist, St. Paul's Birmingham and Leicester Square, undated VF, Robineau Jetons Medallist, 129 R. Turenne, Paris, VF/EF, along with Calendar Medal 1793 38mm diameter in gilt copper? NVF, and Art Medal undated, 42mm square with curved top, Obverse: Female figure right, Reverse: Shield of Arms with four fleur-de-lis, tablet below, signed DESCHAMPS LEON EF boxed
Swiss Cantons - Neuchatel, Daniel Jean Richard and the Watchmakers, 57mm diameter in copper by F.Landry, undated, (struck 1875) Obverse: bust facing, three-quarters left, DL. JEAN RICHARD DIT BRESSEL, MEUCHATELOIS . ME A LA SAGNE EN 1665, MORT AU LOCLE EN 1741, Reverse: PÈRE LE NOTRE INDUSTRIE LE PAYS TE DOIT SA PROSPERITÉ, around: HONNEUR AU TRAVAIL PERSEVERANT DÉDIER AU HORLOGERS, Schwezer Medaillen 1498, 99.22 grammes, GEF
Germany - Cologne 1880 Completion of Cologne Cathedral 51mm diameter in Gilt bronze Obverse: View of the cathedral, Reverse: Scene of Adoration of the Magi, 57.36 grammes, VF cleaned. Battle of Eckernforde 1849, 32mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Ships in a battle scene, one destroyed and sinking, Reverse: 9 line inscription DEN TAPFEREN DEUTSCHEN KRIEGERN GEWIDMET. ZERSTÖRUNG // D.DÄN.LINIENSCHIFFES // CHRISTIAN VIII // UND // EROBERUNG // DER FREGATTE // GEFION // ECKERNFÖRDE // 5. APRIL 1849, 12.95 grammes, VF
Death of Thomas Coats 1883 49mm diameter in bronze, by N.Macphail, Obverse: Bust left THOMAS COATS, Reverse: View of a house within trees, Exergue: FERGUSLIE / PAISLEY, BHM 3148, 43.48 grammes, EF
Death of Thomas Coats 1883 49mm diameter in bronze, by N.Macphail, Obverse: Bust left THOMAS COATS, Reverse: View of the Observatory, Paisley, OBSERVATORY PAISLEY, BHM 3147, Eimer 1698, 35.36 grammes, About EF
Prize Medals (6) Athletics a group of six medals all awarded to J.M Crawford, comprising Edinburgh University Athletic Club 44mm diameter in bronze (3) 1883 for One Mile Race (open) Second Prize 7th April 1883, 1884 880 Yards Flat Race Handicap Winner, and 1884 2 Mile Flat Race Handicap Winner, and Scottish Amateur Athletic Association (3) 61mm diameter in bronze (3) Championship Meeting 1884 One Mile Flat Race Winner, Championship Meeting 1885 One Mile Flat Race Winner, and Championship Meeting 1886 Half Mile Flat Race Winner, GVF to EF an interesting group
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London 1886, 52mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, manufactured by R. Heaton & Sons. Obverse: Bare head of the Prince of Wales left, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT, Reverse: Inscription within an open wreath COLONIAL AND INDIAN EXHIBITION LONDON 1886 in five lines, BHM 3209, Eimer 1725, 80.76 grammes, UNC with some small spots
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 38mm diameter in bronze by R. Heaton & Sons, Obverse: Diademed Veiled head of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA REG: JUBILEE YEAR 1887, Reverse: Legend within an open wreath, with crown in splendour above IN COMMEMORATION / OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR / OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M/ QUEEN VICTORIA / ASCENDED THE THRONE / JUNE 20th / 1837, 19.33 grammes, BHM 3249, EF
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in bronze by J.Boehm, , Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of empire with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA , 207.52 grammes, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, EF with some scratches
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in silver by J.Boehm, , Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of empire with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA , 220.00 grammes, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, EF and lustrous with some hairlines, 2289 minted
Royal Jubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter in bronze, by R. Heaton & Sons. Obverse: Diademed and veiled head of Queen Victoria left, ROYAL JUBILEE EXHIBITION MANCHESTER . 1887. Reverse: A view of the Exhibition building. In Exergue: OPENED BY T.R.H. THE PRINCE / & PRINCESS OF WALES / MAY 3RD 1887. in three lines, 38.97 grammes, BHM 3346, NEF with some edge nicks
Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 77mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1733 the official Royal Mint issue by Boehm, Obv. Bust left crowned and veiled VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX Rev. Enthroned figure of Empire facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art, left, opposite, those of Industry and Agriculture, right. At their feet, below Empire, are Mercury reclining and Time, above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVIII and MDCCCXXXVII and VRI in a wreath in between. IN. COMMEMORATION Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, 197.09 grammes, EF with some scratches in the field on either side
France Medal 1889 Universal Exposition, Centenary of the 1789 Revolution 33mm diameter in bronze, by Barre GVF, Medal 1878 Paris Exposition 30mm diameter by Barre VF with some scattered tone spots, France Jeton War Administration undated, Obverse: Bust of Louis IV, Reverse: Pomegranate tree, Feuardent 919, 25mm diameter in bronze Good Fine, along with a further group of earlier coins and jetons (25) including pre-Revolution types, these in lower grades
German States - Prussia undated (1890) Wedding Anniversary of Wilhelm II and Auguste 45mm diameter in silver and weighing 50.49 grammes, by E.Weigand, Obverse: Conjoined Busts right WILHELM D.K. KONIG V. PREUSSEN . AUGUSTE VICTORIA D.K.K.V.PR. Reverse: Legend in five lines SEID FROHLICH IN HOFFNUNG GEDULDIG IN TRUBSAL HALTET AN AM GEBET, with ZUM EHEJUBILAUM-ROMER C.12 V.12 around, the reverse with some digs, VF with some hairlines and edge knocks
Jubilee of the Penny Post 1890 65mm diameter in White metal by L.C. Lauer, Obverse: Bust of Sir Rowland Hill, bare headed, facing, three quarters right, within branches. Below: An envelope dividing VR crowned, date and spray of thistle, roses and shamrock below, Reverse: Veiled head of Queen Victoria left, within branches. Below: A Post Office Jubilee envelope dividing VR crowned, date and Royal Arms below JUBILEE 2nd JULY, 102.87 grammes, BHM 3407, Eimer 1756, die axis inverted, VF or better with some scratches to the obverse
Visit of Wilhelm II to the City of London 1891 50mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Busts left of the Emperor and Empress draped, WILHELM . AUGUSTA . VICTORIA . VISITING LONDON JULY 1891, Reverse: The Arms of Britain and Prussia upon a laurel branch, 48.54 grammes, BHM 3413, VF/GVF the obverse with some small dark spots
Ulster Unionist Convention 1892 38mm diameter in bronze by Messrs. Gibson & Co. Obverse: Hibernia standing holding a banner, attended by the British lion, sprays of shamrocks in the exergue, ULSTER UNIONIST CONVENTION, Reverse: Imperial Crown over shields of Ireland, England and Scotland, surrounded by roses, thistles and shamrocks, QUIS SEPARABIT with 1892 below. BHM 3433, Eimer 1773, 22.66 grammes, EF
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
Merchant Seamen's Orphan Asylum, Snaresbrook, Swimming Championship Medal, Reverse: Facing Portrait, In Memoriam of Robert C. Halpin. D.L.J.P.R.N.R., 51mm diameter in silver NEF. Robert Charles Halpin captained the Brunel-designed S.S. Great Eastern and was a pioneer in laying transoceanic telegraph cables. He earned the nickname 'Mr. Cable'. (Born Wicklow 18th february 1836, Died 20th January 1894). Johann Strauss 50th Artistic work 1894, 61mm diameter in bronze by Scharff, NEF with s scratch on the obverse, Lusitania Medals 1915 (2) both EF
Opening of Tower Bridge 1894 77mm diameter in bronze, issued by the Corporation of London Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, of Queen Victoria, between the Prince and Princess of Wales . Reverse: A view of the bridge, it's bascules raised and a steam yacht passing through, above Bridge-House Estates badge. TOWER BRIDGE OPENED 30TH JUNE 1894. Exergue:- ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA BY HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES with City of London shield in the centre, 239.38 grammes, Eimer 1790, BHM 3476, UNC, evenly toned with small edge nicks, in the original Corporation of London box with gold lettering on the lid
Swiss Cantons - Neuchatel, Centenary of the Fire of Chaux-de Fonds 1894, 51mm diameter in copper, by F.Bovy, Obverse: In the centre, winged genie holding a hammer in his right hand, placed on an anvil. Below, machinery and coat of arms of La Chaux-de-Fonds. In the background, the newly built town. Date 1794-1894 in exergue, Reverse: Pastoral scene with view of the city in the background. Decorative ornament below. Exergue: DU 5 MAI 1794, 77.41 grammes, EF
Medals (2) Germany - Nuremberg undated (1896) 40mm diameter in silvered bronze, by Lauer, 25th Anniversary of the German Brewers Association, Obverse: Obverse: City view with crowned Coat of Arms above, GEWIDMET VON DER ALLGEMEINEN BRAUER-UND HOPFENZEITUNG IN NURNBERG, J.CARL in exergue below, Reverse: Two lions support a cask and brewing tools, ZUM 25 JAHREN JUBILAUMDES DEUTSCHEN BRAUERBUNDES, 26.84 grammes, EF, GB Queen Victoria Diamond 1897 32mm diameter in bronze by H. Grueber & Co., Obverse: Crown in splendour above conjoined heads of Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York and Prince Edward , with sprays of laurel below. FOUR GENERATIONS OF THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY, Reverse: A crown in splendour above the conjoined shields of England, Scotland and Ireland THE DIAMOND JUBILEE. TO COMMEMORATE THE 60th YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN 1837-97, 11.92 grammes, NEF
Coronations and Jubilees (23) Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 25mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issues (8), Coronation of Edward VII 31mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issues (9), George V Silver Jubilee 32mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issues (5), Coronation of George VI 32mm in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue (1), VF to A/UNC some attractively toned, some cleaned
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.50 grammes, EF with some contact marks and some rim nicks, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.76 grammes, GEF toned, with an edge nick, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 25mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issues (12), Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506, one EF, the others Good Fine to VF, some with toning
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, 9.75 grammes, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, GVF, along with Prize medals in silver (11) mostly sports-related, a number of sports covered, includes cricket, golf, cross-country, some with coloured enamel, some dated, dates ranging from 1907-1938, in mixed grades, most with suspension loops, with an additional square apothecaries weight inscribed Zy Good Fine
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver by G.W De Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon) The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, 83.50 grammes, Near EF with some fine scratches and contact marks, the reverse with colourful toning
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver by G.W De Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon) The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, 85.10 grammes, EF with overall grey tone with touches of gold, cyan and magenta in places
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver, by G.W. de Saules after T.Brock/W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, 84.34 grammes, EF brightly cleaned with some scratches and an edge bruise, in the red box of issue
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver, by G.W. de Saulles after T.Brock/W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, 83.32 grammes, NEF with some contact marks, in the red box of issue
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver, by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 83.49g, NVF cleaned and colourfully retoned, with some contact marks and hairlines, in the red box of issue
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver, by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 83.50 grammes, GVF cleaned, with some contact marks and edge nicks, in the red box of issue, this faded
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver, by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.08 grammes, NEF cleaned with some minor contact marks, in the red box of issue
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm in bronze, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506 (2) 74.34 grammes the first NEF with some small spots and some thin scratches, the second NEF with some spots and some deeper scratches on the reverse, 77.00 grammes, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, by G.W. de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issues, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737 (2) the first 80.95 grammes, EF, the second 82.04 grammes, GEF, all in the Royal Mint boxes of issue
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm in bronze, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 75.31 grammes, NEF the obverse lightly cleaned with some contact marks, 1902 Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, by G.W. de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issues, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737 (2) the first 79.81 grammes, About EF with a contact mark on the Queen's face, the second 80.74 grammes, About EF with some edge nicks and contact marks, all three in the Royal Mint boxes of issue
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm in silver, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506 84.51 grammes, NEF with some edge knocks, in the box of issue
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