Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897, 60mm diameter in silver, unsigned, possibly of German origin, Obverse: Crowned, veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria VICTORIA D.GT. BRITT. REG. F.D. IND. IMP., Reverse: A female figure, stands on a terrace holding a laurel wreath and Royal shield. A view of Windsor castle in the distance, Exergue: 1837-1897. 102.43 grammes, BHM 3587, VF cleaned, ex-swivel mount
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 56mm in silver, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, total weight 95.27 grammes, VF cleaned, in a silver mount
The S.S. Maine Hospital Ship 1899, 44mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, Obverse: Crossed Union Jack and Stars and Stripes within a lifebelt inscribed S.S. MAINE within a roseate. Above: FOR THE AMERICAN LADIES HOSPITAL SHIP FUND, Below: CHAIRMAN, LADY R. CHURCHILL , HON. SEC. MRS. A. BLOW HON TRES. MRS. RONALDS, On a wide border around: FITTED AS A HOSPITAL SHIP BY MESSRS FLETCHER SON & FEARNALL LTD. LONDON, Reverse: Starboard view of the ship. Above: S.S. MAINE, Below: BERNARD N. BAKER ESQ. 1899. On a wide border around: -O- LENT TO BRITISH GOVT FOR USA IN TRANSVAAL WAR BY PRES. OF ATLANTIC TRANSPORT COY, 30.44 grammes, BHM 3650, Eimer 1831, EF and lustrous with a minor scratch by the ship
Lord Roberts - Relief of Bloemfontein and Pretoria 1900 45mm diameter in bronze by F.Bowcher for Spink & Son., Obverse: Bust facing uniformed and holding a baton LORD ROBERTS, Reverse: Three British soldiers of the armed forces advancing right, are greeted by a soldier waving his hat, 1900, In exergue: BLOEMFONTEIN - PRETORIA., 41.36 grammes, Eimer 1844a, BHM 3678, UNC or near so with some minor handling marks
Coronation and Jubilee Medals (20) comprising 1902 Coronation of Edward VIII (6), 1911 Coronation of George V (2), 1935 George V Silver Jubilee (10), 1937 Coronation of George VI (2) all in silver 31-32mm diameter, the official Royal Mint issues VF to EF
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 80.63 grammes, EF in the red box of issue, this with a stain to the interior and worn on the top
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 81.38 grammes, GEF with some small tone spots, in the red box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver by G.W. de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, 85.65 grammes, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, EF toned with some hairlines and a thin scratch on either side, in the red box of issue
Medals (8) 1902 Coronation Procession - City of Coventry, Godiva and Trades, 35mm diameter in bronze VF cleaned and pierced for suspension, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 - City of Cambridge, 38mm diameter in bronze, VF pierced for suspension, Coronation of George VI 1937 20mm diameter, uniface with suspension bar and pin attached at the top, Miner's check holed with 222 stamped, and an OOO stamp on either side, Near Fine, The King's Medal 1913-1914 for attendance conduct and industry awarded to V.Frost, GVF, Edward VII - London County Council Attendance medal, holed for suspension, with 1907 bar attached, awarded to A. Brown for punctual attendance during the year 1906-7 and four previous years VF, World War II 1939-45 Star VF, and Egypt - United Arab Republic Medal 1971 35mm diameter in bronze, Good Fine with a suspension loop at the top
Battle of Trafalgar, Nelson Memorial 100th Anniversary 1905 32mm diameter in white metal, after Boulton's medal of 1805, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed, HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON K.B. DUKE OF BRONTE &c. Reverse: View of a Naval Engagement ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY, In Exergue: TRAFALGAR OCT. 21 1805, Good Fine with many scratches and some areas of dark toning
Sweden Gustav de Laval/John Bernstrom 1908 25th Anniversary of the Aktibolaget separator (Cream separator), 50mm diameter in silver by Erik Lindberg, Obverse: Bust of Laval and Bernstrom right, GUSTAF DE . LAVAL . JOHN BERNSTROM, Reverse: Genius seated on rocks and holding a model of a separator; Mercury representing commerce at right facing Genius; in the background a hammer and anvil, EUROPA . AMERIKA . AUSTRALIEN . AFRIKA . ASIEN. AKTIBOLAGET SEPARATOR STOCKHOLM 1883-1908, 72.69 grammes, VF
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
Royal Society of Arts, Manufacture and Commerce, President's Medal 1910, 56mm diameter in silver, Obverse: Bust of George V left GEORGE V KING & EMPEROR PATRON MCMX, Reverse: ROYAL SOCIETY OF ARTS MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE within a wreath, FOUNDED 1754 - INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1847, Edge: RACHAEL ALLEYNE SHORTHAND EXAMINATIONS, 1925, 140 WORDS PER MINUTE. 89.06 grammes, BHM 4004, Eimer 1917 Prooflike UNC the obverse attractively toned, in green presentation box, this with a split in the lid
Medals a varied group (21) comprising Imperial Service Medals (2) George V Crowned Bust, awarded to Arthur James Smith, EF with some scratches, George VI Crowned Bust, INDIAE legend, awarded to Alfred Frederick Greenleaf EF cleaned with some scratches, Special Constabulary Medal, awarded to William J. Dunbar VF cleaned with some scratches, United Nations Medal with Korea clasp, VF with some staining, NATO Medal with Former Yugoslavia clasp, World War II Stars (5) 1939-1945 Star, Italy Stars (2), and Burma Stars (2) NVF to VF some cleaned or stained, one of the Italy Stars missing it's ribbon, World War II 1939-1945 British War Medals (2) VF the clasps possibly re-attached, World War II Defence Medal NVF with contact marks, London County Council King's Medal , awarded to G. Singleton VF cleaned, Miniatures (3) 1918 Mercantile Marine Medal NVF, General Service Medal with Kenya clasp VG, and Dunkirk 1939 Medal Fine, a Military Officer Bath Pip and two regimental badges, USA World War II Service medal , Occupation Forces with Asia clasp, NVF, Co-op Medal 1863-1913 NEF and lustrous, along with RAF a mixed group, comprising Air Engineer Wings, Sergeant stripes, Medals (5) War Medal 1939-1945, Defence medal, 1939-1945 Star with Bomber Command clasp, France and Germany Star, and Italy Star, VF to EF, an RAF cap badge, Squadron 166 card badge, and RAF Arm Eagle badges (2), Postage Medal boxes (3) one containing a British War Medal 1939-1945, along with medal entitlement slips (3), in varied condition
Visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Slaithwaite, near Huddersfield, 1912, 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, draped and crowned, KING GEORGE V. AND QUEEN MARY, Reverse: Inscription in six lines: A MEMENTO / OF THE / KING AND QUEEN'S VISIT / TO / SLAITHWAITE / JULY 11th 1912, 22.80 grammes, GEF
Mons Star group of three, awarded to S-1140 Sjt. T. Ball, 1/E Surr. Regt. 1914 Star with Mons clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medals, EF to GEF, along with Queen's South Africa Medal with three clasps Cape Colony, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded to Sjt T.Ball, EF nicely toned, includes some original paper envelopes
French and British War Commissions New York Visit 1917, 63mm diameter in silver, by Daniel Chester French and Evelyn Longman, issued by the Medallic Art Company, Obverse: Bust of Liberty facing right, in helmet adorned with sprays of oak and pine and a lily flower. TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT TO NEW YORK OF THE FRENCH AND BRITISH WAR COMMISSIONS 1917. Reverse: A British knight and Joan of Arc welcomed by Columbia 116.36 grammes, GVF/NEF, in matt finish, only 109 pieces struck
End of World War I 1919 64mm in bronze by Spink & Son, Obverse: Bust of the King left, draped and crowned, GEORGIVS V REX ET IMP, Reverse: Peace standing facing with wings spread, a dove with an olive branch in it's beak at her right hand, an olive spray in her left. Surrounded by a laurel wreath. At her feet, to the left, an anchor and ribbon, and to the right a broken sword and a ribbon, 158.70 grammes, BHM 4146VF with some light surface dirt and touches of verdigris in places
France - Treaty of Versailles 1919 in bronze, by Elkington, Obverse: Angel, Justice and Liberty with building and statue behind them, Reverse: TO COMMEMORATE THE SIGNING OF PEACE AT VERSAILLES 1919 Arms of Great Britain, USA, Switzerland and France with wreath, BHM 4142, 52.95 grammes, VF with some small spots
British Empire Exhibition 1925 51mm diameter in bronze by B. MacKennal/P. Metcalfe, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Reverse: Three stylized figures standing, holding objects symbolizing food, transport and housing, BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION 1925, 68.36 grammes, Eimer 1997, UNC in the box of issue. Note: The official award medal issued to exhibitors in 1925, unnamed
Stockton and Darlington Railway centenary 1925, 77mm diameter in bronze, by G. Bayes, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, between shields of Stockton and Darlington. EDWARD PEASE. GEORGE STEPHENSON Exergue: STOCKTON & DARLINGTON RAILWAY - INCLUDED IN LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 1825-1925. Reverse: Vulcan, left, holding a model of an engine, LOCOMOTION No.1 1825 beyond, a 1925 PACIFIC type engine FIRST IN THE WORLD, BHM 4205, Eimer 2001, 252.12 grammes, GVF with some edge nicks, of particular interest to the railway enthusiast and historian
Bakers and Confectioners Exhibitions (2) Y Gwir Yn Erbyn Y Byd Bridge. To Garner & Son, Aylesbury, Reverse: Female figure standing with a flag inscribed HOVIS, VF with some spots, Prizde Medal - Confectioners, Bakers and Allied Trades Exhibition. London an oval medal in bronze 51mm x 40mm EF awarded to J.E. Garner 1927, along with Attendance Medal - Award of Merit, in base metal VF, boxed, the box inscribed St. Michael's School, Pimlico - George Wise 1894
Joseph Fry 1928 J.S.Fry & Sons. Bicentenary, 51mm diameter in bronze by H. Youngman, Obverse: Bust left, draped and wearing a hat, JOSEPH FRY 1728-1787, Reverse: A flourishing cocoa plant upon a globe J S FRY & SONS Ltd BICENTENARY 1928, BHM 4221, Eimer 2013 68.59 grammes, UNC in fitted case
George V Silver Jubilee 1935 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issues (13) Good Fine to GVF one cleaned, another with some heavier contact marks
George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issues, by P. Metcalfe (2) the first EF cleaned, the second NEF cleaned and in the red Royal Mint box, George VI Coronation 1937 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by P. Metcalfe EF toned
George V Silver Jubilee 1935 57mm diameter in silver by P. Metcalfe, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2029, 85.93 grammes, EF, cleaned and retoned, in the red box of issue
King George V and Queen Mary, Edward VIII (2) and George VI and Queen Elizabeth a 4-medal set each 32mm diameter in plated bronze, by W.H.Hasler, comprising George V Silver Jubilee 1935 uniface, Edward VIII Accession/Abdication 1936 (2), and George VI Coronation 1937 matt finish, nEF to UNC with a 3-piece fitted case, along with Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 35mm diameter in silver by Pinches Lustrous UNC
Coronation of George VI 1937 30mm diameter in silver by P.Metcalfe, the Official Royal Mint issues (2), Eimer 2046b, the first 16.00 grammes, GEF with some hairlines to the reverse, the second 15.69 grammes, EF and colourfully toned with light hairlines, both in the red boxes of issue
Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in bronze (2), the first, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, crowned and in Coronation robes CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937, Reverse: Britannia stand in an archway holding crown aloft in her right hand and holds Union Jack in her left hand. CROWNED A.D. 1937. BRITISH to lower right, 46.17 grammes, Fine with some surface marks and an edge knock, the second Obverse: Busts left conjoined, crowned and in Coronation robes KING . GEORGE . VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH . on a wide border. Reverse: Britannia stand in an archway holding crown aloft in her right hand and holds Union Jack in her left hand. CROWNED A.D. 1937. BRITISH to lower right, 49.62 grammes, Good Fine/Fine
Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, Crowned and in Coronation robes CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937, Reverse: Britannia stand in an archway holding crown aloft in her right hand and holds Union Jack in her left hand, CROWNED A.D. 1937. BRITISH to lower right, , 46.29 grammes, Good Fine with contact marks and an edge bruise
Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in silver by P. Metcalfe, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2046, BHM 4314, 83.38 grammes, VF with contact marks, in the red box of issue, this with some wear and tears
Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in silver by P. Metcalfe, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2046, BHM 4314, 92.19 grammes, about EF, the reverse with golden tone, in the red box of issue
Germany (4) Spanish Volunteer Medal (1941-1945) VF with ribbon, Mothers Cross, dated 16 December 1938 on the reverse, central swastika missing, most of the blue and white enamel remaining War Merit Medal First Class with crossed swords and swastika, dated 1939, no ribbon, VF, a German Third Reich Waffen SS Skull breast badge, with A.Donner M9-86 RZ on the reverse, in good condition
Medals (2) Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 44mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: Britannia standing in archway, CM271d A/UNC, boxed, Coronation of George VI 1937 24mm diameter in base metal (pewter?), uniface, Obverse: conjoined busts left with CORONATION above and the date below EF, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation tins 1953 Manchester (2) each with a Halfcrown in the base inside, one George VI and one Elizabeth II (1953 obverse) GEF to UNC
Prize Medal - The Stockman Medal 38.5mm diameter in silver, awarded to James S. Frew B.Sc. 1941, EF with some toning around the legends, in the original black box. Ralph Stockman (1861-1946) was Professor of Materia Medica, 1897 to 1937, and a leading authority in the field of pharmacology. He was awarded an LLD (Honorary Doctorate) in 1936 and the Stockman Medal is named after him. The medal was founded in 1937 in commemoration of the services of Ralph Stockman, Regius Professor of Materia Medica from 1897-1936. It is awarded annually to the student who obtains the highest aggregate number of marks in the subjects of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics and of Medicine (including written, oral and clinical examinations but excluding Paediatrics)
The Royal Opera House Long Service Medal 57mm diameter in silver awarded to Richard Watson, 78.47 grammes, GEF toned, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery (c.1944) 70mm diameter in bronze by E. de Bremaecker, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed, FIELD MARSHAL SIR BERNARD L. MONTGOMERY K.C.B. D.S.O., Reverse: LA BELGIQUE RECONAISSANTE HET ERKENTELIJK BELGIE, with UFAC above, Eimer 2067, 123.18 grammes, About EF, the obverse with two small spots
Japan Tokyo Olympic Games 1964 Summer Olympics Commemorative Medal Set a 3-piece set comprising Gold Medal 23mm diameter 7.23 grammes of 18 Carat gold, Lustrous UNC, Silver medal 30mm diameter 18.68 grammes of 0.925 silver in matt finish UNC, and 30mm diameter 15.75 grammes in bronze in matt finish, UNC in the white box of issue with certificate
Rhodesia Independence 1965 a 2-piece set comprising 39mm diameter and 25mm diameter both struck in silver and numbered on the obverses, 34.50 grammes and 9.04 grammes respectively, Prooflike UNC in the box of issue
Sir Winston Churchill Memorial Medal 1965 51mm diameter, silver coloured, not hallmarked, presumed not silver, Obverse: Bust of Churchill left, CHURCHILL 1945 Ob. 24. Jan. 1965, Reverse a flaming torch UNFLINCHING . INDOMITABLE . HIS . SPIRIT . SAVED . BRITAIN . AND . SO . THE . WORLD. In the field WE .WILL FIGHT.ON LAND ON.SEA AND.IN THE.AIR UNTIL VICTORY IS WON, 76.59 grammes, UNC in a presentation box
Battle of Hastings 900th Anniversary 57mm diameter in silver by L.E.Pinches, Obverse: Armorial shield of Hastings, A longboat below, BATTLE OF HASTINGS 900TH ANNIVERSARY , Reverse: A battle scene, with MLXVI in exergue, Eimer 2108, 84.39 grammes, hallmarked and numbered on the edge, UNC and lustrous with colourful toning, in the box of issue with certificate
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 39mm diameter in silver, Obverse: Bust left draped and crowned, INVESTITURE OF CHARLES . PRINCE OF WALES. CAERNARVON JULY 1969 in the fields, Reverse: Caernarvon castle, Prince of Wales feathers and motto above, Welsh Dragon below, ARWISGIAD . SIARL TYWYSOG . CYMRU, 26.75 grammes, EF with some small areas of dark toning in places, officially numbered on the edge
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 45mm diameter in silver by M. Rizzello, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust right ARWISGIAD CHARLES TYWYSOG CYMRU 1969 . CAERNARFON, Reverse: Welsh dragon left, Y DDRAIG GOCH DDYRY CYCHWYN, 70.96 grammes, EF with some toning, hallmarked on the edge, in the blue box of issue
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 a 4-medal set in silver by John Pinches 38mm, 32mm, 29mm and 24mm diameters respectively, Prooflike UNC with a spectacular deep colourful tone, minor contact marks only, in the John Pinches box of issue with certificate
Medals (5) Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 45mm diameter in silver, by M. Rizzello (3) Eimer 2116 A/UNC to UNC toned in the Royal Mint boxes of issue, National Truist Medal, undated, 38mm diameter in silver, hallmarked on the edge, UNC with some toning, boxed, Concorde - 40th Anniversary of the First Commercial Flight 1976-2016 Crown-sized Silver Proof with coloured reverse nFDC with some toning, in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with certificate
USA International Association of Man-In-Space 1969 Apollo 11, 45mm diameter in gold, Obverse: Three Astronauts, NASA symbol below, EDWIN E. ALDRIN JR. NEIL A. ARMSTRONG . MICHAEL COLLINS, Reverse: A Moonscape, Two Astronauts collecting samples, Lunar Module in the background, stars and Earth in the sky, 34.82 grammes of .900 Gold, nFDC with minor hairlines, in the box of issue with certificate
Sir Christopher Wren Commemorative Medal 250th Anniversary of his Death 1973 63mm diameter in silver by John Pinches, Obverse: Sir Christopher Wren facing, surrounded by six segments, each one containing a façade of each of his most famous buildings: St. Paul's Cathedral, Pembroke College Chapel Cambridge, Royal Hospital Greenwich, Emmanuel College Cambridge, The Royal Observatory Greenwich, St. Lawrence Jewry, London. Reverse: Legend within a wreath: SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN 1632-1732 MOMENTUM REQUIRES CIRCUMSPICE, 198.35 grammes, of .925 silver, UNC in the blue box of issue with certificate
Horse Racing - First News of the World Grand National 1975, 51mm diameter in silver by Birmingham Mint, Obverse: a horse inscribed: 1st NEWS OF THE WORLD GRAND NATIONAL 1975 and a winning post, Reverse: Head of L'Escargot, the winning horse, 65.71 grammes of sterling silver, A/UNC and lustrous, lightly toned, in the box of issue
The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection Silver Ingot collection by John Pinches, issued in 1975, each ingot 16mm x 5mm and weighing 1.5 to 1.6 grammes each, in .925 silver, Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with detailed information cards in a separate album
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 57mm diameter in silver by L.Durbin, Reverse: the Hybrid-Tea 'Silver Jubilee Rose' Eimer 2136 UNC toned, in the box of issue with certificate, the box inscribed 'In Commemoration of the Queen's Award For Export Achievement to London American Finance Corporation Limited, The box interior with inscription plate: PRESENTED TO THE RIGHT HON. LORD ARMSTRONG OF SANDERSTEAD PC GCB MVO. Lord Armstrong (William Armstrong, Baron Armstrong of Sanderstead). Armstrong was private secretary to the Secretary of the War Cabinet Sir Edward Bridges from 1943 to 1945. Between 1949 and 1953 he was principal private secretary to three successive Chancellors of the Exchequer: Sir Stafford Cripps, Hugh Gaitskell and R.A.Butler. In 1962 he became Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, and in 1968 he became Head of the Home Civil Service. Due to his influence in Edward Heath's government he was dubbed 'The Deputy Prime Minister'. This along with a small and varied group (6) Hungary 200 Forint 1976 300th Anniversary of the Birth of Ferencz Rakoczi II Silver Proof nFDC colourfully toned, in the box of issue, Poland 200 Zlotych 1976 Olympic Games Y#86 UNC in a slide case, Russia One Rouble (2) 1977 Moscow Olympics Prooflike Y#144 Prooflike UNC in a slide case, 1977 60th Anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution Y#143.1 Lustrous UNC, Medals (2) Philippines - Imelda Marcos/Cultural Centre of the Philippines78mm diameter in gold-plated bronze, UNC in a wooden box, Medal - 65mm diameter in base metal World Hunger Fund Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi 5-time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee EF with some surface deposit
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