Medals and a few gaming counters (57) a mix of Coronation medal and prize medals, a few in silver, in mixed grades to UNC, along with a group of enamelled Sixpences (7) Elizabeth II issues each in 5 colours, good workmanship
Medals and Medalets (9) 1821 Death of Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV 25mm Obverse: Bust left wearing tiara, CAROLINE QUEEN CONSORT OF GEORGE IV, Reverse a funeral urn on a plinth BORN MAY 17. 1768 MARRIED APRIL 8 1795 on the plinth DIED AUG.7.1821 AGED 53, Fine with porous surfaces, Capture of Portobello 1739 Admiral Vernon Obverse: Half length bust, three quarters left in frock-coat and holding staff THE BRITISH GLORY REVIV.D. BY ADMIRAL VERNON Reverse: Six Ships entering Portobello harbour. HE. TOOK. PORTOBELLO. WITH. SIX. SHIPS. ONLY, in Exergue NOV. 22. 1739 Eimer 550 var. VG/Near Fine, George III Visit to St. Pauls 1789 29mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust right GEORGIVS III REX. Reverse: Shield of Arms of London upon a crossed sword and sceptre Fine, Founding of Rome undated Romulus 32mm diameter in bronze by J.Dassier, Obverse: Bust left ROMULUS, Reverse : a ploughing scene, in exergue: FONDATION DE ROME A R . I . GVF, Hannibal - Hannibal Crosses the Alps 32mm diameter in bronze by J.Dassier, Obverse: Bust left with large shield decorated with a running horse ANNIBAL Reverse: Hannibal's forces traverse the Alps, in the distance, flames and smoke from the fires employed to clear the route, in exergue ANNIBAL PASSE LES ALPES A.R.534 NEF/EF the obverse with a large rim cud, George III 1809 50th Year of his reign 25mm diameter in brass by Kettle and Sons GVF, France Medal 1825 Coronation of Charles X 26mm diameter in brass Obverse: Crowned bust right in Coronation robes, Reverse: King being crowned kneels on an altar, in exergue Remis 29 Mai MDCCCXXV Good Fine, United Nations 25th Anniversary 1970 31mm diameter in bronze Lustrous UNC still sealed in the packet of issue, USAVietnamWarService Medal with clip and bar NEF boxed
Medals in silver (9) Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969, 110.43 grammes, EF in the blue box of issue, General Election 1974 45mm diameter in silver by the Birmingham Mint Eimer 2131, 50.18 grammes, Lustrous UNC with some toning, boxed, Churchill-related (3) undated (1974) Centenary Trust medal Reverse: Churchill as a baby with his parents, Blenheim Palace behind, 38mm diameter 25.7 grammes Lustrous UNC, undated (1974) Centenary Trust medal Reverse Churchill giving the V-sign on VE-Day 34mm diameter, 17 grammes, Lustrous UNC, 1874-1965 Obv: Churchill almost facing, Reverse: V-sign with Lion and flags behind 40mm diameter, 32.54 grammes, Lustrous GEF, United NationsNuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty 1972 39mm diameter, 25.16 grammes Lustrous UNC, Opening of the Thames Barrier 1984 38mm diameter, 23 grammes, Prooflike UNC with some toning, Birmingham Education Committee Six Years attendance Medal, uninscribed, 44mm diameter, 42.5 grammes, NEF, Royal Academy of Music Prize Medal awarded to Patricia Warren for Pianoforte 1939 41mm diameter, 34.3 grammes, EF and lustrous with some scratches, along with France Token Chambre De Commerce Du Havre 1802 39mm diameter in silver 24.8 grammes VF
Medals, includes some world examples in base metal (35), includes Hudson Bay Company 1970, GB Royal Mint Queens Award to Industry 1973 dump-style striking in silver (?) 23.5 grammes, boxed, Robert Raines- Sunday Schools 1880 in white metal (2), Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs - Field Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar (5), Saudi Arabian Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait 1991, Kuwait Liberation Medal 1991, boxed, Vatican, Papal medal 1975 51mm diameter, along with GB and World in base metal, the majority 20th Century and a group of pins, badges and a few Paranumismatic items (21) a few Naval-related, in mixed grades to EF, Coins (2) GB Sixpence 1944 F/VF and Germany 5 Marks 1968 J 150th Anniversary od the Birth of Friedrich Wilhelm Raiff Eisen EF
Medals, Token, Gaming Tokens and a few modern replicas the vast majority 20th Century issues in base metal (80) a varied group, includes Model Pennies by Joseph Moore (c.1848) these Good Fine, and a Sunday Schools - Robert Rakes medal in white metal VF holed, overall in mixed circulated grades
Peace of Utrecht 1713 35mm diameter in silver by J. Croker. Obverse: Bust left, draped and laureate, ANNA DG. MAG: BRI. FR: ET. HIB: REG. Reverse: Britannia standing left, holding an olive branch, shield and spear, , beyond to the left, ships, and to the right, a farming scene, COMPOSITIS. VENERANTVR . ARMIS, In Exergue: MDCCXIII, Eimer 460, 14.15 grammes, GVF with a subtle old grey and gold tone over original lustre
Prince Charles - Knight of the Garter 1638 31mm diameter in silver by N.Briot Obverse: Sheep sheltering beneath the tallest tree in a forest marked by the Prince's coronet, a ship at sea on the horizon. SERIS . FACTVRA. NEPOTIBVS. VMBRAM, Reverse: CAROL M.B. REGIS. CAROL. PRINC. INAVGVRATVR XXII. MAI. M.D:C.XXXIIX within the Order of the Garter. Eimer 131, 7.69 grammes, VF with a series of thin scratches at 6 o'clock on the obverse
Prize and attendance medals in silver (6) comprising Gardening Prize medal undated presented by Thyne & Son, Dundee 40.62 grammes NEF boxed, Cookery and Food Association East Anglian Davison awarded to J.G.Thompson 1969, 16.5 grammes EF in damaged box with no lid, Wearside Apprentices Welfare Clubs 1930s issues (3) enamelled 9.68 grammes, 11.07 grammes, and 11.64 grammes, North East Division Welfare Clubs 1934 VF-GVF along with a further group of Prize and attendance medals (39) in base metal or white metal with some crown-sized, in mixed grades to EF
Prize Medals (6) The Royal Highland Agriculture Society of Scotland - University of Glasgow Veterinary School - Veterinary Clinical Medicine to Pamela Severs 1956-1957 44mm diameter in silver, 45.30 grammes EF toned, in the box of issue, Hearts of Oak Juvenile Benefit Society 1887 Presented as a Token of Respect for Services to the Society 45mm diameter in silver, and weighing 52.12 grammes, EF with loop mount attached. The Nicholson Institute - Stornaway 38mm diameter medal for English and French awarded to Margaret I. Flett, Session 1936-37 EF, Boxing Medal 25mm diameter awarded to S. Williams O.T.C Camp Strenshall 1934 in silver NEF, Carmarthen Board School 'DILIGENTIA VINCIT OMNIA' undated 44mm in gilt bronze? VF, The Bell Medal undated presented by the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs 38mm diameter in bronze EF
Queen Elizabeth II (3) Silver Jubilee 1977 57mm diameter in silver with matt finish by L.Durbin, Reverse: a Hybrid Tea rose (The Silver Jubilee Rose) Eimer 2136, 76.64 grammes UNC with light toning, the edge with unusual inscription TREVOR AND JULIE MARRIED 19-2-1977 HESSLE appears professionally inscribed, in the Royal Mint box with certificate, The Machin Head - The United Kingdom Definitive Stamp Obverse the Mchin head, facing left, Reverse: Legend only - United Kingdom Definitive Stamp - First Issued 5 June 1967 - Designed by Arnold Machin OBE RA 61mm diameter in silver, 94.84 grammes UNC lustrous portrait on a matt finished field UNC in a Royal Mail box with certificate, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother 80th Birthday 1980 25.19 grammes in silver by the Birmingham Mint FDC in the box of issue, no certificate
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in silver by Spink, London Obverse: Bust left Crowned, Laureate and veiled VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, Reverse Crowned VRI monogram within a wreath Lighthouse and sailing vessels behind, above: Five shields attached by chains reading EUROPE, ASIA, AFRICA, AMERICA and AUSTRALIA, in Exergue: a globe and banner: BRITAINS REJOICE Eimer 1820i 26.41 grammes, EF/GEF and nicely toned, in the box of issue, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Bust left Crowned and veiled VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse : Royal Arms with supporters VICTORIA 1837-1897 IN COMMEMORATION, 30.61 grammes NEF, Western Australia - Albany Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 UNC with prooflike fields the reverse with some scratches, holed at the top
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 51mm diameter, weighing 48.85 grammes in silver by Spink and Son Eimer 1818c Obverse: Bust left crowned, laureate, veiled and draped, VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REGINA F:D: IND : IMP: IN COMMEMOR . AN . REG . SEXACESIMI Reverse: a lighthouse and two ships with a flagpole in the centre with lion on crown at the top. In Exergue: Crowned Coat of Arms flanked by two crowns with a banner ARMY 1837-1897 NAVY Good Fine with some surface marks and edge bruises, along with Death of Sir WinstonChurchill 1965 39mm diameter in silver weighing 28.76 grammes, Obverse: Bust almost facing, with books and paint-brushes on a shelf behind, In Exergue: WINSTON CHURCHILL 1874-1965, Reverse: A soldier standing defiantly on a sea-shore with aircraft above, In Exergue: VERY WELL ALONE, by F.Kovacs Eimer 2104 About EF
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the large Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in Gold, weight 88.72 grammes, Eimer 1817a, UNC with two small contact marks on the obverse otherwise choice, very desirable and difficult to find this nice, these large Royal Mint issues now very sought after, in the official red Royal Mint box of issue
Sports Prize Medals (20) includes Wimbledon and District - South Wimbledon 1923/4/5 11.09 grammes in 9 carat gold, the remainder in silver, some with enamelling, covering a wide array of sports including Football, Bowls, Boxing, Shooting, Cycling and others dated 1905-1946, total weight of the silver items 189.6 grammes in mixed grades
Stamp Ingots - The Empire Collection a 25-piece collection in silver gilt, by Hallmark Replicas, total silver weight 15 Troy oz. of .925 silver, UNC in the box of issue with book and certificate
The Red Arrows Display Season 2016 24 carat Gold One Ounce, Obverse: The Red Arrows Squadron Badge, Reverse: Red Arrow plane with nine coloured Red Arrows in formation behind with coloured trails. An extremely striking series of issues of particular interest to the aviation enthusiast
The Red Arrows Display Season 2017 24 carat Gold One Ounce, Obverse: The Red Arrows Squadron Badge, Reverse: Nine Coloured planes, one large in the centre the others shown in formation in the fields, FDC in the box of issue with certificate number 13 of only 100 pieces struck. An extremely striking series of issues of particular interest to the aviation enthusiast
The Red Arrows Display Season 2018 24 carat Gold One Ounce, Obverse: The Red Arrows Squadron Badge, Reverse: Coloured Red Arrows in Diamond Nine formation, FDC in the box of issue with certificate number 3 of just 100 issued. An extremely striking series of issues of particular interest to the aviation enthusiast
The Red Arrows North American Tour 2019 24 carat Gold One Ounce, Obverse: The Red Arrows Squadron Badge, Reverse: Coloured plane, RAF logo and RED ARROWS legend FDC in the box of issue with certificate number 4 of only 30 pieces struck. An extremely striking series of issues of particular interest to the aviation enthusiast
The Shakespeare Medals a 38-piece set each 45mm diameter in gilt .925 silver, each medal with a scene from the respective play, and a quotation from the depicted scene, UNC with some toning and some small spots, in the original brown folder of issue, 18 with certificates, total silver weight in the region of 49 Troy oz.
World War I Christmas Tin 1914 containing group of three, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory medal to Pte. E.Hawkes 2278 MiddlesexRegiment VF to EF with letter from Princess Mary and program for 'Reunion and Smoking Concert' with many folds and tears along with British Legion badge, accompanied by Silver War Badge, along with World War I British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star group of three to 15648 Pte. L. Connolly Northumberland Fusiliers NEF with ribbons, the Victory medal with paper residue stuck to the ribbon, World War I Victory Medal to B.Z.7020 F.Kerman Sig. R.N.V.R. , World War II War Medals (14) four with ribbons, the remaining 10 with clasps, World War II Defence Medals (3) two with clasps, one with the clasp missing VF to EF, World War II France and Germany Star, World War II 1939-45 Stars (3), World War II Burma Star, Long Service and Good Conduct medal second type to 791 Pte J.Blake 2nd Dgn Fine with some surface damage . World War II groups of four (3) the first - War Medal, Defence Medal, 1939-45 Star and France and Germany Star, the second - War Medal, Defence Medal, 1939-45 Star and Italy Star, the third - War Medal, Defence Medal, 1939-454 Star and Burma Star VF to EF
World War IIDefence Medal 1939-1945 A/UNC and lustrous with ribbon, with application for the Defence Medal to Mr. Ambrose Dismore of Fishponds, Bristol, Stamped by Bristol Constabulary 23 July 1946, along with Silver ARP badge and accompanying ARP whistle, and with additional paperwork detailing a Bristol Constabulary Volunteer Request for Air Raid Wardens dated February 1938, Appointment Card for City & County of Bristol issued by Bristol Constabulary, a Duty Notice to the Warden for July 2nd and July 20th, a bomb identification sheet issued by the Ministry of Home Security and Shelter Song Sheet, an interesting World War II historical snapshot
OBE and World War II group of six to 6208074 Sjt. E. Hawkes comprising 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army clasp, Italy Star, Defence medal, War Medal and Efficiency Medal Territorial (type Aa) mounted for wearing EF along with the accompanying respective miniatures VF to EF, with five additional ribbons, along with Athletics prize medals (2) Athletics Junior Championships 1935 Ashford County School in silver lustrous EF and Athletics 1934 Ashford County School in Bronze lustrous NEF/EF, and CheshireRegiment 6th Battalion Inter Platoon Long Carry Competition 1941 in bronze Good Fine
Accessories an accumulation, includes Albums with pages (5), Abafil trays (4), a selection of empty boxes for Proof singles and sets (46), promoters boxes (13), Whitman folders (18), Coin storage folders (6), a Sandhill album for Queen Elizabeth II Sovereigns to Farthings, magnifying glasses (8), books (4) and storage boxes (2) in mixed condition, also includes a Proof Set 1973 UNC heavily toned and Florin 1962 GEF
Advertising Token Charlie Chaplin 'The Goldrush' 1926 Manchester Gaiety Theatre, 26mm diameter in brass Obverse: CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN IN 'THE GOLDRUSH' Reverse: GAIETY THEATRE MANCHESTER COMMENCING 11th JANUARY 1926 4 WEEKS VF with some toning spots
Air Force-related First Day Covers in an album, by the RAF Museum, Hendon, a wide variety 1968 onwards includes 1968 RAF Golden Jubilee, 1968 RAF Escaping Society, 1968 RAF 50th Anniversary - Peterborough Memorial Chapel, 1969 Daily Mail Transatlantic Air Race, 1969 British Achievements - First Direct Flight Across the Atlantic, 1969 50th Anniversary of the First Flight to Australia, 1970 RAF Halton 50th Anniversary, 1970 RAF College Cranwell 50th Anniversary, 1971 Closure of RAF North Coates, 1971 Royal Australian Air Force 50th Anniversary, 1972 RAF Kinloss - Ceremonial Handover of Squadron Standard 8 Squadron, 1972 RAF Colerne Air Display, 1972 RAF Upavon - Reformation of the No.46 group, 1972 25th Anniversary of the Formation of the RAF Marine Branch, 1972 112 Squadron Standard Presentation - RAF Episkopi, 1972 RAF Little Rissington 60th Anniversary of the Central Flying School, 1972 No.4 Squadron, 60th Anniversary of the Formation of the Squadron, 1972 No.32 Squadron - Last Flight of the Bristol Sycamore helicopter, 1973 360 Squadron - 'Award of The Badge', 1973 No.54 Squadron 25th Anniversary of the First Jet Crossing of the Atlantic, 1973 No.51 Squadron 20th Anniversary of the Comet 2XK655, 1974 No.342 (French) Squadron - Commemorating the French Squadrons, 1974 No.71 (Eagle) Squadron - First American Squadron in the Air Force, 1974 No.27 Squadron - Reformation of the Squadron, 1974 100 Squadron 25th Anniversary of the First Flight of the Canberra, 1974 No.543 Squadron Disbandment of the Squadron, 1975 No.320 (Dutch) Squadron, 1975 No.57 Squadron 30th Anniversary of VE Day , 1975 Closure of RAF Oakington, 1975 25th Anniversary of the Radio Engineering Unit of the RAF, 1975 A&A.E.E. Boscombe Down Final Flight covers (2) both different, both signed, the first by the Navigator, the second signed by the Pilot and Navigator1975 No.46 Squadron, Disbandment of the Squadron, 1975 50th Anniversary of the RAF Association of Jersey, 1977 The Voyage of RTTL 2757 to the RAF Museum, 1977 Closure of RAF Andover, 1977 No.53 Squadron Short Belfast C.Mk1 - Last Flight in RAF Service, 1982 30th Anniversary of the First Flight of the Victor, 1988 50th Anniversary of RAF Pitreavie Castle along with a handful of related World covers, as issued. Along with World Wildlife Medallic covers (4)
Books (2) Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the Death of George III (Volume I) by Edward Hawkins 1978 in good second-hand condition, The Handbook of English Coins by Llewellyn Jewitt undated (pre-1860) the last description being of the English Copper issue and Fractional Farthings, in Fair second-hand condition
Cap badges and badges (84), buttons (20), lapel and insignia badges (20), medal ribbons (46), in mixed condition, along with a mixed group of Paranumismatic items (24) these in mixed condition
Carriage Clocks (2) the first by Bayard, France, 8 day, movement 9 jewels unadjusted by Duverdrey and Bloque, France in good second-hand condition, the second c.1900 of French origin in a heavy brass case with the face stated to have been overhauled, excellent condition, along with pocket watches (3) the first by J.W.Benson of London in silver, with A.L.Dennison silver mark, the second an Ingersoll Midget, made in USA, the third in ornately backed silver case unnamed with 5934 on the upper face
Casino Chips Ten Dollars (20) each bimetallic with .999 Silver centres, each weighing 37-38 grammes from a multitude of different venues, comprising Las Vegas - The Mirage (2), Las Vegas - Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas - Luxor, Las Vegas - Golden Gate, Las Vegas - Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas - Plaza, Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (4, all different), Las Vegas - Four Queens, Las Vegas - Riviera, Lake Tahoe - Nevada (2), Silver Smith, Wendover, Nevada, 10 Harrahs - Reno, Nevada, Mississippi - Boomtown Casino, Sparks, Nevada - Silver Club, Colorado Belle, Nevada, Riviera Hotel, Nevada UNC and lustrous
Coin Weights (8) Guineas (3) William and Mary undated, Good Fine with some adjustment lines, William III undated NVF with some light adjustment lines, George III undated Rev: 5Pw 8Gr Fine, Unite Charles I uniface Obverse: Crowned bust left Good Fine, the reverse blank with fine scratches, Half Guinea weight 1773 Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: A Half Guinea weight 1773 NVF the obverse unevenly toned, Sovereign weight 1843 Royal Mint Fine, Portugal Gold Moidore Weight '27s' on either side Good Fine, France Pistole Weight Louis XIV undated Fine, along with a group of Apothecaries weights (10) five are octagonal as follows: Two Drams, One Dram, Half Dram, 60 Grains and Two Scruples, the remainder round issues (3)Two Drams, 3 Dwt Troy weight (Three Pennyweights) Two Scruples, and square issues (2) Two Dram and Two Scruples NVF to GVF
Crown 1663 Petition a Cast copy of Thomas Simon's famous issue as ESC 72, Bull 429 with incuse C stamped in the reverse field, 20.01 grammes, Fine/Good Fine
Cutlery mostly spoons (87) and ingots (6) most if not all in silver (total weight 1083 grammes), a host of different designs, along with a 9 carat gold cross weighing 1.85 grammes and a Bedfordshire Small-bore rifle Association bronze prize medal, in mixed condition
DecimalOne Pound edge lettering trials (2) both blanks with lettered edges, the first with DECUS ET TUTAMEN on a plain edge, 6.85 grammes, the second with DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI XXXI in italic font with a Cross Crosslet privy mark after TUTAMEN, 7.72 grammes both VF, along with a resin impression 65mm diameter of possibly a proposed design and two further paper impressions of the same design, , these accompanied by two booklets by the Royal Mint, the first entitled 'The United Kingdom Coinage' July 1987, the second entitled 'Proposals for a £1 coin and a 20p Coin' January 1981, these both in good condition
Decorative brooch-style Silver Pins (13) three with naval themes, 10 are hallmarked or stamped as sterling silver, the remaining three are stamped SILVER, three with missing retaining pins, total weight 44.6 grammes, along with silver bracelet with nine small panels each with a Japanese dancing girl with enamelled background, total weight 10.56 grammes with safety chain, in mixed condition
Decorative pendants (2) both 15mm diameter Mother's Day 1975 by John Pinches, Reverse: Horse and foal the first 2.26 grammes of 18 carat gold, the second 1.52 grammes of sterlingsilver both EF with suspension loops at the tops
Jewellery and antiquities (8) A match holder British Empire Exhibition 1924 containing a Piccadilly Hotel matchbook with two matches, an Army Ordinance Corps matchbox holder initialled HJB with 08525 at the top, a silver coloured, gilt interior snuff box, a miniature writing pad case with pen-shaped removable catch, a silver St. Christopher medallion 19mm diameter, a decorative mother-of-pearl oval shaped pendant, 24mmx41mm with decorative silver catch and pin, an ingot-shaped silver St. Christopher 15 grammes with two diamonds inset and a pair of silver ear-rings with blue opaque stones total 6.9 grammes weight, all in good used condition
Maundy Money boxes (6) 1896, 1899, 1901, 1917, 1918 contemporary dated cases these in good condition, and a maroon undated box in the style of the 1953 case, this with some wear
Mint Errors - Mis-Strikes (3) Sixpence 1821 struck with mis-placed collar the reverse 20.5mm diameter, the obverse 20mm diameter resulting in a raised 'lip' when viewed from the edge NEF/GVF and very unusual. Florin 1966 struck on a thin planchet, 9.16 grammes EF. Engraved Penny 1900 Obverse NVF, the reverse engraved with RELEIFS OF KIMBERLEY FEB 16' 123 DAYS/ LADYSMITH FEB 28' 118 DAYS/ MAFEKING MAY 17' 218 DAYS / PRETORIA TAKEN JUNE 5 an interesting item of South African interest, along with Shilling 1872 ESC 1324, Bull 3042, Die Number 25 About EF with some small rim nicks
Mint Errors - Mis-Strikes, United Kingdom INA FantasyPattern Euro errors (11) 2 Euros (2) 2002 apparently struck in brass with the outer ring plated, 2003 struck in copper and weighing 13.24 grammes, 50 Cents 2003 with different reverse design: large 50 to right, with globe and dove to left PROVA PROBE believed unique, 9.6 grammes, 10 Cents (2) 2003 struck in copper, 6.27 grammes (normal issue 4.8 grammes) with a sample goldine issue for comparison, 2 Cents (3) 2003 (2) both struck in nickel each 5.47 grammes, UNC and lustrous, and an undated issue (2002) reverse brockage, 2 Cents 2002 the obverse with a tall raised lip over 1mm high, 1 Cent an obverse and reverse uniface pair (2002) each struck in silver, an unusual group, A/UNC to UNC
Miscellaneous - Cigarette Cards Kensitas Silk Flowers 1930s issues (30), Book - Miller's Guide to Wristwatches by Jonathan Scratchard, GB and World Stamps in mostly used in two small albums (486) includes Germany Hyperinflation 250,000 Marks (2) and 2 Million Marks red overprints, also examples from GB, Germany, Canada, Belgium, USA, Australia, Russia, Switzerland, Egypt, Guinea, Brazil, Pakistan, Latvia, Trinidad and Tobago, France, Ceylon, Iran, Austria, Argentina, Spain, Italy Poland, Sweden and Denmark, most appear 1920s to early 1950s issues, the majority 1940s, along with a further group of GB and world mostly used (52)
Pins and badges (53) most are enamelled, includes Red Cross Society (9), also includes British Legion and Bowling Clubs some dated 1897-1955, in mixed condition
Proof Set boxes (9) 1937 4-coin Gold set (3), 1937 15-coin set (4) three are the hard maroon boxes, the other the red card box, 1902 Short Set (10 coins), 1927 hard red box (6 coins), along with a further group of boxes (4) for Crown, Halfcrown, Maundy Set and a three-coin medal set (this by John Pinches), and a slide case for a Maundy Set, in varied state, most in Good to Very Good second-hand condition
Proof Set boxes for 1887 both for 11 coins the first deep burgundy with text in gold lettering on the lid 'JUBILEE COINAGE ISSUED ON THE COMPLETION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA 1837-1887, the second a spade-shaped burgundy case by William Gabriel, Watchmaker, Goldsmith and Diamond Merchantboth in Fair second-hand condition with some wear
Sovereign holder , in a fob type case, gold plated with interior wording MADE IN ENGLAND GOLD CASED GUARANTEED TO WEAR 20 YEARS, in very good condition an attractive item
Stamps an accumulation covering a wide range of subjects including 1965 Post Office Tower, 1967 British Discovery, 1974 Fire Service, 1975 62nd Inter-Parliamentary Conference, 1976 William Caxton, 1977 Racket Sports, 1978 Horses, 1978 Cycling, 1978 Christmas, 1979 Dogs, 1979 British Flowers, 1979 European Assembly Elections, 1979 Rowland Hill, 1979 Police, 1979 Horse Racing, 1979 Year of the Child, 1979 Christmas, 1980 British Birds, 1980 Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1980 International Stamp Exhibition, London, 1980 London International Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet 1, 1980 London International Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet 2 (2), 1980 London International Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet 3, 1980 London Landmarks, 1980 Famous People, 1980 British Music Conductors, 1980 Sport, 1980 Christmas, 1981 Folklore, 1981 International Year of the Disabled, 1981 Butterflies, 1981 The National Trusts, 1981 The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, 1981 The Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, British Mint Stamps Collector's Pack 1981, 1982 Fishing, 1982 Charles Darwin, 1982 Youth Organisations, 1982 British Theatre, 1982 Maritime Heritage, 1982 British Textiles, 1982 Information Technology, 1982 British Motor Cars, 1982 Christmas Carols, 1983 Commonwealth Day 1983 British Engineering Achievements, 1983 The British Army, 1983 British Gardens, 1983 British Fairs (2), 1983 Christmas, 1984 Heraldry (2), 1984 Cattle, 1984 Urban Renewal, 1984 The Royal Mail, 1984 The British Council, 1984 Christmas, all on the sheets of issue, First Day Covers (3) 150th Anniversary of 'A Christmas Carol' 9 Nov.1993 (2 both different), Greetings! 26.Feb 1996, The Heritage Collection First Day Covers (20) 1996 Westminster Abbey (2), 1996 The Railway Children, 1996 Children's TV 50th Anniversary, 1997 Enid Blyton Centenary (2), 1977 Sanquar Post Office- The oldest Working Post Office in the World, 1997 Lancaster Bale-Out (4), 1997 100 Years of Dracula (2), 1997 The Hound of the Baskervilles, 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipGolden Wedding (6), The British Islands Collection First Day Covers (2) 1996 Emmeline Pankhurst, 1996 European Football Championships all in the packs of issue. Royal Mail Definitive Stamp Sets (42) Pack No.34 £1 to 1p, Pack No.37 First Class and Second Class Self-Adhesive (40), Pack No.38 (1997) First Class and 26p stamps, UNC in the packs of issue. Royal Mail packs (5) 1983 British Engineering Achievements (Pack No.144), 1984 Urban Renewal (Pack No.152), 1990 Astronomy (Pack No.212), 1991 Scientific Achievements (Pack No.216), 1991 Europe in Space (Pack No.217), 1995 Communications UNC in the wallets of issue, along with a further group of First Day Covers (19) 1972 Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh 25th Wedding Anniversary (3), 1973 Royal Wedding of HRH Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday (2), 1991 Ordnance Survey Bicentenary, 1991 Radio Times, 1992 40th Anniversary of the Accession, Guernsey 1993 Rupert Bear, 1994 D-Day 50th Anniversary, 1994 Channel Tunnel, 1995 VE Day 50th Anniversary, 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding, 1998 Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial, 2003 Coronation Golden Jubilee, 2005 The Marriage of HRH The Prince of Wales to Mrs. Camilla Parker Bowles, World First Day Covers (2) Czech Republic WWF (2), along with mixed loose stamps around £114 face includes some 1st and 2nd issues
Toy money and model money, Spielgeld, a few Swiss and other related issues (175) includes many by Moore and Lauer, also includes 1/8th Farthing and 1/16th Farthing types, and a card Sixpence 1931, in mixed grades with some EF
USA/Spain an unusual item consisting of a Spain 40 Cent (1864-1868) VF inside a brass box lid for a USA set of California model coins, the lower part of the box is missing, the lid design depicts a three-masted ship docked at a wharf with people greeting and arriving. Caption at the bottom "Emigration to California." GVF and unusual. The missing half of the box would have been dated 1849 and the complete box would originally have contained a set of California Gold coins
Antoninianus (11) Valerian (5), Gallienus (4), Claudius (1), Salonina (1) and Trebonianus Gallus (1) Fine to VF all with good metal, and good portraits
CelticGold StaterGallo-Belgic Issues Imported Coinage, (circa.150BC) Large Flan of 23-24mm diameter, S.2 Obverse: Head left, Reverse: Horse left, 7.49 grammes, Fine, a pleasing and even example
GoldSolidus Valens, Antioch Obverse: Cuirassed Bust right, pearl diademed and draped DN VALENS PERF AVG, Reverse: Emperor standing front, looking right, hold standard with cross on the banner and Victory on globe. Cross in left field. Mintmark Star ANTA Star. RIC IX Antioch 2d, type xxxvi, 3.57g, Fine, plugged
Roman (18) Antoninianus (13) Gallienus (245-255AD) Rome. Obv: Bust Right, Radiate and cuirassed, Reverse: Jupiter standing left with thunderbolt held horizontally and sceptreRIC 143, RSC 351 Near Fine/Good Fine, Gallienus (253-268AD) Reverse: Pax VG, Gallienus (253-268AD) Rev: Horse, Fair, Gallienus (253-268AD), Obv: Bust right radiate, draped and cuirassed, Reverse: Emperor standing raising right hand and holding globe in left hand RIC 550 Fine or better, Gallienus Sole Reign Obv: Radiate Head right, GALLIENVS AVG, Reverse: Antelope walking right DIANAE CONS AVG Mintmark XI RIC Rome 181aproaching Fine, Gallienus. Milan Sole Reign Obv: Radiate head right, Reverse Pietas standing left by altar, both hands raised and outspread PIETAS AVG, mintmark below unclear, possibly MP, RIC Milan 507 Victorinus (269-271AD) Trier 270/271AD, Obv: Bust right, radiate and cuirassed, Rev: Virtus standing right, holding spear and shield, RIC 78, Cohen 131, Sear 11185 Fine with some verdigris spots, Victorinus (269-271AD) RIC 118 Good Fine, Tetricus I (270-273AD) Reverse: Victory standing left RIC 56 Fine with green patination, Billon Antoninianus Postumus (267-268AD) Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, Reverse: Salus, Komin hoard 767var. Good Fine with uneven green patina, Septimius Severus Reverse: Victory walking right VG or near so with much of the legend illegible, Tetricus I (270-273AD) struck 273/274AD Obv. Bust Right, radiate and cuirassed, Rev: Hilaritas standing left holding long branch and cornucopiae RIC 80 Good Fine/Fine, Tetricus I Obv: Bust right draped, laureate and cuirassed Reverse: Salus standing left holding patera and rudder, SALVS AVGG RIC 128var Good Fine, Ae3 (3) Magnentius Aquileia Obverse: Bust right, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed DN MAGNEN-TIVS AVG with A behind head, Reverse: Two Victories facing one another, between them a wreath inscribed VOT-V-MVLT-X VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES, Mintmark Dot over Star in lower centre, AQP, RIC Aquileia 173, Fine/Good Fine, Constantine II as Caesar (324-325AD) Obv: Bust right laureate, draped and cuirassed CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, Rev: Campgate with six layers, two turrets and star above, Mintmark PLON RIC 296 About Fine/Fine, Constantius II Obv. Bust right, draped and cuirassed, Reverse: Soldier spearing fallen horseman FEL TEMP REPARATIO RIC Lyons 183 VG, Constantius II (330-333AD) Obv: Bust right, laureate, draped and cuirassed, Ae Follis Constantine Bust right, sectioned-diademed, draped and cuirassed, CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG Rev: two soldiers flanking two standards, mintmark dot SMH delta GLORIA EXERCITVS RIC Heraclea 116 Good Fine, Ae Follis Constantine I Rev: Sol Standing half left, looking left, mintmark unclear VG/Fine
AngelHenry VII Type V. Large Crook-shaped abbreviation after HENRIC S.2187, North 1698, mintmark Pheon, (1505-1509) Obverse: HENRIC ? DI x GRΛ ?x REX x ΛNGL x FR x x, The Reverse PER CRUCE TVΛ NOS XPE RED with double saltire stops, and no stop after RED , the die pairing unlisted by Schneider, 5.18 grammes, Choice EF on a full round flan, evenly struck, with a round countermark to the left of the shield, a superb piece
Half AngelHenry VIII First Coinage S.2266, North 1761, Schneider 566, mintmark Castle 2.60 grammes, VF on a full round flan, a little double striking is evident towards the end of the obverse legend
NobleHenry V Mullet by Sword Arm, Annulet on ship rudder, Reverse with pellet before central h and slipped Trefoil in second quarter by the Lion's head, type C/Henry IVmule, S.1741/1715, North Obv 1371/Rev1337/1, Schneider 223, 6.96 grammes, About EF/EF a most pleasing example
PennyCharles II Third Hammered issue S.3327 mintmark Crown GVF with excellent portrait, on a slightly uneven flan, Halfgroat Charles I Group D, Fourth Bust, type 3.1, no inner circles, S.2831 mintmark Crown visible only on the obverse, Fine
PennyEdward IV Heavy Coinage, King's Receiver S.1988ADurham Mint, Local Dies, with rose in the centre of the reverse, mintmark Plain Cross, Fine, on a slightly irregular flan
PennyHenry II Tealby type E, Colchester Mint, moneyer Pi [---] Pieres, S.1341 Jewelled Collar only, North 960, 1.22 grammes, weak in places as is usual for this issue, on an irregularly shaped flan NVF Rare, comes with old collectors tickets and envelope
Spur RyalJames I Second Coinage (1606-1607) S.2614North 2080, mintmark Escallop, weight 6.77 grammes, a small edge crack at 1 o'clock on the reverse, skilfully repaired, otherwise VF and with red toning, Ex-St. James Auction 17, 24 May 2011 Lot 92, Ex-Lingford, Glendinings 20/21 June 1951 Lot 892? (not illustrated), a seldom offered type
ThreehalfpenceElizabeth I 1561 Smaller flan of 10.5 to 11.5mm S.2569 mintmark Pheon, 0.79 grammes, Fine or better, lightly creased, HalfgroatJames I Second Coinage mintmark Lis, 0.83 grammes VG creased, Shilling Elizabeth I Sixth Issue S.2577 mintmark A, 5.16 grammes, Obverse: Legends VG the portrait worn away, Reverse VG
Crown 1696 OCTAVO Third Bust, as ESC 94, Bull 1004, but unusually, having a very clear colon rather than a stop after GVLIELMVS, VG with old toning, the variety very clear, this type unlisted by ESC, Bull or Spink
Crown 1844 Cinquefoil Stops on edge ESC 281, Bull 2562 VF the obverse with tooling in the Queen's hair, Double Florin 1887 Arabic 1 ESC 395, Bull 2697 EF and lustrous with some hairlines and small tone spots
Crown 1887 ESC 296 UNC and lustrous with an attractive gold and olive tone, the reverse with minor cabinet friction, an attractive piece with much eye appeal
Crown 1928 ESC 368, Bull 3633 UNC with excellent original surfaces, a lustrous and well struck example with much eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, very few Wreath Crowns attain grades higher than 80 due to the wide obverse fields normally very prone to bagmarks, this a superior example
Farthing 1773 Obverse 2 No Stop after REX, extra stop after the second N of BRITANNIA GVF with some light surface deposit from vinyl storage, this possibly removable.
Farthing 1839 2-pronged Trident, with FID.DEF legend, LCGS Variety 08, the obverse and reverse with around 75% mint lustre LCGS 82, an extremely eye-catching piece. Many of the Victorian copper Farthings now becoming difficult to find with this much mint lustre. One of a number of high quality copper Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1843 I for 1 in date Peck 1564 VG/Near Fine the variety clear, an extremely rare variety, our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows this is the first example we have offered
Farthing 1843 Reverse B, No flaw by Britannia's right arm, date with 9 3/4 teeth spacing, LCGS variety 05, obverse and reverse displaying 80-85% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, very few Victorian Copper Farthings are offered with this amount of mint lustre
Farthing 1850 Peck 1571 a most attractive and crisply struck example, displays subtle blue toning and slight traces of lustre, a particularly eye-catching piece. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1853 WW Raised, Peck 1575. An attractively toned example with traces of mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded MS64 BN (this ticket no longer with the coin, removed at the time of LCGS slabbing). The finest of only 3 examples recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Finchampsteadcollection
Farthing 1858 Large Date Peck 1586 UNC with around 75% mint lustre in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of just 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 496 dies 1+A, Lustrous and with reflective surfaces, sharply struck and with much eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1866 Wide 66 in date, Freeman 514 dies 3+B variant, LCGS variety 02 a choice, sharp and original example with around 20% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1873 High 3 in date Freeman 524 dies 3+B, Choice UNC with around 80% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the third finest of 48 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1875 Large Date, 5 Berries, Freeman 528 dies 3+C, the obverse with traces of lustre, the reverse with around 40% mint lustre, this date seldom seen in lustrous state. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1875H 4 Berries, complete E in REG, LCGS Variety 6, with good, even, slightly subdued mint lustre, a most attractive piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1886 Freeman 557 dies 7+F Choice UNC and highly lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the third finest of 36 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1890 Wide (normal) date Freeman 562 dies 7+F UNC with practically full lustre, minor toning on both sides, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Farthings (2) 1700 RRITANNIA Peck 670 VG the reverse with some pitting, Extremely Rare, 1700 R over B in TERTIVS and R over B in BRITANNIA, unbarred A's in BRITANNIA, Peck 669 variety, VG or a little better with all lettering bold
Five Guineas 1691 TERTIO edge S.3422 pleasing VF, a few minor edge faults barely detract, a very sought after issue with a 1693 example of S3422 realising £135,000 in our last sale
Five Pounds 1887 ProofS.3864 FDC and graded PR62CAM by PCGS without B.P in exergue and a much rarer variety Linecar and Stone 73, considered by connoisseurs to be five times rarer than the issue that has the B.P (Linecar and Stone 72), a choice and beautiful piece and certainly not overgraded at PR62
Five Pounds 1989 500th Anniversary of the First Gold Sovereign Gold Proof S.SE6 nFDC with a few minor hairlines and very light contact marks, uncased in capsule with no certificate
Five Pounds 2017 Reverse: St. George within the Order of the Garter, S.SE15 Gold Proof in an NGC holder 'One of the First 150 struck' and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
Florin 1865 Colon after date ESC 827, Bull 2861, Davies 742, Die Number 51, the highest Die Number for this type recorded by Davies, NVF with some edge nicks, Rare
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