Medals (5) Battle of Lissa 1757, Surrender of Breslau 46mm in bronze? as Eimer 656 Obverse Equestrian figure facing left FREDERIC DG BORVS . REX . EL . PROTESTANTIM DEFENSOR, Exergue: LISSA DEC. Reverse: A battle scene QVO [-] HIL MAJUS MELIUSVT, Exergue: ROSBACHN NOV 5 1757, Fair, Battles of Lissa and Rosbach 1757 44mm in brass Obverse: Equestrian figure facing left FREDERICUSBORUSSORUM . REX, Exergue: LISSA . DEC . 5 BRESLAU RECEPTA DEC 20 1757, Reverse: A battle scene QUO . NIHIL . MAJUS, In Exergue: ROSBACH . NOV . 5 1757 VG, Manchester Pitt Club 1813 51mm diameter Obverse: Bust left RT. HONABLE WILLIAM PITT MANCHESTER PITT CLUB, Reverse: An allegory of Pitt rousing the Genius of Great Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy, who have overthrown Religion and Royalty, the Virtues, 48.45 grammes, VG, Great Exhibition 1851, Uniface 72mm, Obverse: Conjoined bust of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert left, as on the Council Medal, Edge: HENRY COLE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE . PRESENTATION PRIZE MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION, Good Fine with traces of old gilding, Prize Medal 1865 Obverse SCOT . REG . EDIN . ACAD . IACOB, with shield, Edge: JOANNES MACBETH ART . MAG . CLASSIS MEDICINAE FORENSIS MDCCCLXV GVF
Medals (4) Thomason's Bronze Vase 1821 54mm diameter in bronze by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THE THOMASON METALLIC VASE 21 FEETIN CIRCUMFERENCE & 55 FEET 10 IN. IN HEIGHT, Reverse; Another view of the vase BEGUN IN THE 54TH YEAR OF KING GEORGE THE III AND COMPLETED IN THE FIRST YEAR OF GEORGE IV, 66.18 grammes, BHM 1176, VF with some contact marks and small spots, Thomason's Bronze Vase 1829 52mm diameter in white metal by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THOMASON'S METALLIC BRONZE VAZSE. PRECISELY THE SIZE OF THE MARBLE AT WARWICK CASTLE. Below: OCCUPIED 6 YEARS TO MODEL CAST AND SCULPTURE in three lines, Reverse: Another view of the vase 21 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE AND 5 FEET 10 IN. IN HEIGHT. Below: BRONZED IN DEVOTOXIDE in 1820, ACQUIRED A PER OXIDE IN 1820. 39.24 grammes, BHM 1359, Fine or better with a little blistering in places, Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 46mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left GEORGE STEPENSON ESQ. ENGINEER, Reverse: A viaduct with an engine and trucks upon it, tall trees to left. Above: BRIDGE AT NEWTON, In Exergue: LIVERPOOL & MANCHESTER RAILWAY OPENED 15th SEPT. 15 1830 Good Fine with some small blisters, holed at the top, Centenary of the Birth of George Stephenson 1881 45mm diameter in white metal by T.P. Chapman, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left: GEORGE STEPHENSON BORN JUNE 9th 1781 AT WYLAM. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. DIED AUG. 17 1848, Reverse: Stephenson's Rocket. Below: THE ROCKET 1830 GEORGE STEPHENSON CENTENARY MEDAL, 27.64 grammes, BHM 3097, Eimer 1681b, VF
RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter in white metal by R.Heaton & Sons. Obverse: Bust left veiled and diademed ROYAL JUBILEE EXHIBITION MANCHESTER 1887, Reverse: a view of the exhibition buildings , Exergue: OPENED BY THE PRINCE & PRINCESS OF WALES MAY 3rd 1887 in three lines, BHM 3346 NEF with some spots and surface marks
Manchester School of Design Primrose medal, Founded 1848, 51mm diameter in silver, awarded to Alfred L. Bocking for Excellence in Design 1902-3, 62.35 grammes, EF cleaned with some hairlines, in the box of issue
Lancashire and Manchester interest - Manchester Mechanical and Industrial Exhibition, Pomona Palace, Prize Medal, 89mm diameter in bronze, undated, by Elkington & Co. Manchester. Obverse: Two female figures standing, with implements of Science and Art, beyond: A city view. Reverse: A crest of Arms and supporters, unnamed, 310.51 grammes, UNC or near so with a few minor spots
Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 41mm diameter in white metal by Messrs. Pinches, Obverse: A view of the exhibition buildings, EXHIBITION OF ART TREASURES , In exergue: OPENED AT MANCHESTER / BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / PRINCE ALBERT / MAY 5th 1857, Reverse: Three Muses seated surrounded by various objects symbolising the subject of the exhibition, BHM 2609, Lustrous UNC, in the fitted case of issue, the lid detached
World War I Death Plaque to Robert Gillis, Good Fine with some pitting, World War I Pair to 201369 Cpl. T.Hughes Welsh Regiment VF to GVF, World War I 1914-1948 medal in silver to 37060 G.T. Richardson M.G.C. VF, suspension bar bent, World War I pair to 5052 Sjt. D.B. Hobday Manchester Regiment mounted as worn, World War II 1939-1945 Medals (2) both GVF, World War II Defence Medals 1939-1945 (2) both VF one with some stains, World War II Stars (3) Africa Star, France and Germany Star and 1939-1945 Star VF to GVF, Miniatures World War I trio EF mounted on a small bar, boxed, Replica Miniatures (4) Africa Star, 1939-1945 War Medal, George Medal and IndiaGeneral Service Medal, Kings Medal 1912-1913 awarded by London County Council awarded to C.Passmore EF, USAAsiatic Pacific Campaign 1941-1945 EF, USA World War I Victory Medal EF, Cap Badges (3) RAF, Essex Regiment and Manchester Regiment, VF and a Scots Guards buckle VF
Badges and Prize Medals a varied group (11) Manchester and Liverpool Agricultural Society, to James Cornes 1864, Crown sized EF with white tone, in a lunette style holder, by Ottleys Medallists, Birmingham. Treaty of Versailles Meal 1919 50mm diameter in bronze, by Elkington, VF. Co-Operative Wholesale Society - Fire BrigadeLong Service 1933 in silver awarded to Fireman A. Kerruish, EF with an edge bruise, boxed. Masonic Medal Manchester Unity 1810 - 1910 in gilt silver, enamelled, GVF boxed. Masonic Pin Badge 'Justice Through Philanthropy' W.R Cotterel-Jones 12-6-69 Gavenny Lodge 8663 in gilt silver, enamelled GVF. Masonic Pin Badge Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, with 1st Deg 9.8.29 bar and 2nd Deg. 24.9.37 bar, enamelled badge on the ribbon GVF. Masonic - East Lancashire Masonic Benevolent Institution Incorporated enamelled VF. USDAW Union 30 Years badge in silver enamelled, awarded to A.Kerruish 1949, George VSilver Jubilee Pin badge, 1935 enamelled, VF, Prize Medals (2) Spring 1934 Senior Rounder and Summer 1934 Senior Rounder both EF boxed
Victoria-related (4) Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 The Official Royal Mint issue 25mm diameter in silver (2) both Good Fine, Royal Jubilee Exhibition Manchester 1887 45mm diameter in white metal by Ralph Heaton & Sons, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled ROYAL JUBILEE EXHIBITION MANCHESTER 1887, Reverse: A view of the Exhibition building OPENED BY T.R.H. THE PRINCE & PRINCESS OF WALES MAY 3rd 1887, BHM 3346 NEF with some spots, Queen Victoria Visit to Sheffield/Town Hall Opening 1897 51mm diameter in white metal by F.Bowcher/Spink & Son, Obverse: Bust left crown, laureate draped and veiled VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REGINA F:D: IND: IMP: with MDCCCXCVII below, Reverse: View of the Town Hall building, on a ribbon in the field to the right: SHEFFIELD TOWN HALL OPENED BY H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA 21st MAY 1897 BHM 3604, NEF with some contact marks and a thin scratch on the obverse
Medals Tokens and more a varied group, comprising Medals (7) Cambridge University 1855 50mm diameter in bronze GVF, Paris Universal Exposition/ D'Honneur a Alexandre 1855 50mm diameter in brass Fine, Good Conduct/Reward of Merit 45mm diameter in bronze by Allman, London EF, Sheffield Union of the Order of Druids 53mm diameter in white metal GVF holed, Israel - Israel's 20th Anniversary 1948-1968 60mm diameter in brass GVF, Prize Medals (2) Corporation of the City of Manchester 56mm diameter in bronze by Elkington & Co. Awarded to J.G.Stark and Co. for Cox's . Save All Stove price £6-6-0 EF, Gardener - Prestwood 51mm diameter in brass, awarded to George Salter ESQ. / F.Watkiss Reverse: A basket of flowers NEF with a few tone spots, Prize medals (7) GB, France and Germany, GB includes Golf, Cricket and Athletics, most in silver with some hallmarked, France Ministry of Commerce and Industry (awarded 1903) and Germany Friedrich Von Schiller/ Bell Ringers Fine to GVF, Shilling VictoriaJubilee Head enamelled in 5 colours, Fair workmanship, South Africa Shilling 1896 Fine, brooch mounted, Brazil 1000 Reis 1901 Near Fine with brooch mount and pin, Theatre Tokens (7) The Armada - Drury Lane 1888 VF, holed, Wyndham's Jelfs - Gerald du Maurier (2), in copper VF, in brass Good Fine, Prince of Wales, London - The Golden Parisian Revue, Good Fine, Admittance tokens (3) 1817/Paid, Inn and Pub Tokens (4) all undated, Five Pence Black Lion/Bishop Good Fine, Threepence Albion Hotel - Val Watkins, and 2 1/2 Pence Albion Hotal - Val Watkins (2) VF to GVF, Hampshire undated Floating Bridge Company - Gosport side Fine
Liverpool and Manchester Railway Opened 1830 (2) the first 46mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Eimer 1224, BHM 1459, Obverse: Bust left GEO. STEPHENSON ESQ. ENGINEER, Reverse train crossing viaduct in a landscape, BRIDGE AT NEWTON., In Exergue: LIVERPOOL & MANCHESTER RAILWAY OPENED SEPT. 15 1830 GVF/NEF, the second, similar, in white metal, NVF/VF with some contact marks
Masonic interest (10) Masonic Institution for Boys - Stewards badges (3) 1955, 1957 one enamelled, the third an embroidered example from 1948, Royal Masonic Institute for Girls - Stewards badges 1954, 1959 and 1963 (3) all enamelled, Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity , undated, RAOB (2) Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee in gilt silver 30 grammes, enamelled, Orphanage, Southboro' Kent 1922 in plain metal, Ancient Order of Foresters - Juvenile Branch, in silver 11.6 grammes along with a Queen Mary Needlework Guild badge, enamelled, with 1917 and 1918 clasps in mixed condition mostly VF to EF
Medals a wide variety (35) includes New Zealand Medal 1913 TO THE OFFICERS AND CREW OF H.M.S.NEW ZEALAND 36mm diameter in silver by W.R.Bock Lustrous EF and scarce, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 1872 VF, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1817b the official Royal Mint issue, NEF, Coronation of King George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1922b NEF with grey tone, George II 1736 Dassier's series of English Kings and Queens 40mm diameter in bronze Eimer 525 EF, Battle of Lissa, Surrender of Breslau 1757 48mm diameter in brass Eimer 656 Near Fine, John Philip Kemble 1798 Eimer 888 52mm diameter in copper, Reverse: TRAGOEDUS ANGLICUS AET XLI.MDCCXCVIII Fine, scarce. Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle 1798 (not in Eimer) Obverse: Bust of George II left GEORGIUS II . D.G. REX, Reverse: Britannia seated on shore with shield, cornucopia and trophies, PAX COMMERCII NUTRIX, Fine of better, as part of a group of 18th to 20th Century medals, two prize medals, with some in silver, also a cap badgeManchester Ship Canal, and a lighter case with a Rolls-Royce logo in mixed condition
Medals and Tokens a mixed group (24) 18th Century Halfpenny Tokens (12) Fine to NVF, all different, Pennies 19th Century (4) and Halfpenny 19th Century (1) Fine, New Zealand Penny Token Lipman Levy, Importer and manufacturer of Boots and Shoes Fine, Replica Roman bronzes (2) and Michael Angelo medal uniface 58mm diameter in bronze , the blank side with engraved inscription, also a First World War pair, Victory and 1914-1918 Medal to W.S.P. Pugh EF and a Manchester City Football token 1972 EF
World War I Group of three, 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory medals to 1214 Acting Sergeant Henry Winrow 5th (Wigan) Battalion, ManchesterRegiment. GVF. Henry Winrow was appointed Lance Corporal on 13th July 1912, promoted to acting Corporal on 28th November 1914 and acting Sergeant on 12th December 1914. He served in Gallopoli and Mudros from 19th August 1915 until 16th January 1916. He was discharged on 21st January 1916 on completion of his Territorial engagement. Comes with copy service papers.
19th Century a small group (6) Coronation of George IV 1821 49mm diameter in white metal, Obverse bust left GEORGIUS IV. D:G: BRITT: REX F:D: Reverse the King enthroned is crown at the Coronation ceremony, Exergue: GEO: IV: CORONAT: MDCCCXXI VF. Coronation of George IV 1821 45mm diameter in bronze Manchester and Salford local issue, Fine with some edge knocks. Princess Charlotte and Leopold 1816 Royal Nuptials celebrated Carlton house 2nd May 1816 45mm diameter in white metal NEF pierced at the top. London Bridge opened 1831 Eimer 1245 29mm diameter in brass, Obverse THE FIRST STONE OF THE NEW LONDON BRIDGE WAS LAID BY JOHN GARRATT ESQr LORD MAYOR OF LONDON ON THE 14th MARCH 1824AND OPEN'D BY THEIR MAJESTIES AUGUST 1st 1831 in 10 lines, Reverse a 5-arched bridge spanning the river with ships, CARRIAGEWAY 33 1/2 FT.LENGTH OF BRIDGE 782 Ft CENTRE ARCH I50..SIDE ARCH I40, Good Fine, along with Halfcrown 1830 William IV type reverse enamelled in 4 colours, and an imitation Two Pounds 1823 on a loop mount, these both around Fine
William Pitt (2) Manchester Pitt Club 1813 50mm diameter in silver by T.WyonEimer 1039, Obverse: Bust left, draped Rt.HONble.WILLIAM PITT MANCHESTER PITT CLUB 1813, Reverse: An allegory of Pitt rousing the genius of Great Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy, who have overthrown Religion and Royalty; the Virtues, left, await the result, Exergue: HIMSELF A HOST, William Pitt , Fit Lord of the Treasury 1799, 53mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Eimer 912 Obverse: Bust left, draped, WILLIAM PITT APPOINTED FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY AND CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER DEC:1783, Reverse: WITH FORTITUDE WISDOM AND INTEGRITY HE SERVES A PROSPEROUS NATION AND A VIRTUOUS KING 1799 AGED 40, within a wreath EF
Prize Medals in silver (2) RoyalManchester, Liverpool and North Lancashire Agricultural Society, awarded to Moore, Murton & Varley, for Improvements in bearings of Wringer Washing Machines, Exhibited at Manchester 1887, by Elkington and Co. EF boxed, Royal Standard Benefit Society 1828 Presented to Jas Cox 'As a Token of Respect For His Services to the Society' EF with suspension loop and blue ribbon, EF boxed
Brunel, Thames Tunnel Completed 1842 Eimer 1372 42mm diameter in White Metal, by W.J.Taylor, EF, Laying of foundation stone at St. Georges Hall, Liverpool 1854 by Allen & Moore, 44mm diameter in bronze, EF, Manchester Exhibition of Art Treasures 1857 by Pinches, bronze, 41mm. EF.
Exhibitions (20), Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857, w/m., International Exhibition 1862, Prize Medal (H.Hussey Vivian M.P. F.G.S. Juror Class 1), bronze, Fine Arts Exhibition 1873, gilded lead, Colonial and Indian Exhibition London 1886, bronze, together with 16 other exhibition medals. Generally VF or better (20).
ManchesterFootball Alliance medal in silver, crest with red and blue slanted stripes with a ship sailing above, hallmark date 1900-1924, Fine, with a loop mount at the top
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issue NEF with an edge nick, Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in bronze the official Royal Mint issue NEF, The 12 Apostles 50mm diameter in cupro-nickel with gold plated highlighting UNC, Hungary 100 Forint 1982 SpainWorld Cup UNC, Titanic 100th Anniversary 70mm diameter in silver plated copper with gold highlighting UNC, Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson 1986 57mm diameter in bronze UNC, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 56mm diameter matt finish the official Royal Mint issue UNC, Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition 1857 63mm diameter in white metal by Pinches Obverse Exhibition building opened by Prince Albert, Reverse the 3 Muses A/UNC, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II 70mm diameter with coloured portrait of the Queen in robes on the obverse, AustraliaINA Retro Pattern Crown 1851 in Piedfort Copper Obverse Gothic Head, Reverse Advance Australia Lustrous UNC, Diamond Jubilee 2012 Numis Proof by Westminster in gold plated cupro-nickel the obverse with coloured picture of the Queen, Prize Medal Edmonton and District Sunday Football League in copper, also a large 89mm medal in the style of Charles II a modern reproduction in brass (?) in mixed grades many EF-UNC in a Westminster box
Commonwealth Games Medals Manchester 2002 (3) in Silver (54.2 grammes), Bronzed Silver? (54.2 grammes) and Bronze (46.36 grammes) each 51mm in diameter UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue
Prize Medals in Silver (3) Hovis Bread (2) Worsley 1936 awarded to J.W.Murray, Manchester 1929 awarded to H.Tong, The Confectioners Bakers and Allied Trades Exhibition awarded to H.Corradine 1930 GF to NEF, Edward VIII Coronationmedallion in base metal EF, Double Florin the reverse with an engraved pattern of a sphinx on a plinth over a Lancashire Rose with the inscription EGYPT, EAST LANCASHIRE Fine, Halfpenny Token 1793 NorfolkNorwich barracks Good Fine
Prize medals (4) Manchester Shoe and Leather Exhibition 1925 presented to A.J.Jackson 38mm diameter in silver, boxed UNC, Croydon Master Bakers Exhibition 1938 presented to H.W.Thornton 38mm diameter in silver, boxed UNC, Lancashire and Cheshire Grocers Exhibition 1902 38mm diameter in silver presented to J.B.Jowett EF with some scratches on the reverse, Institute of Clay workers Long Service Medal 1946 37mm in silver awarded to Reuben James GEF with suspension loop at top, boxed
First World War DCM group to Sjt F Tomlinson, ManchesterRegiment, Distinguished Conduct Medal G.V.R. (10721 Sjt. F Tomlinson 18/Manch.R.), 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals (10721 Cpl. Manch R.). Extremely fine. London Gazette "10721 Sjt. F. Tomlinson, 18th Bn. (now 30456, 1/4th Bn. N. Lan. R.) (Stockport)'. London Gazette 30 January 1920".
William Pitt, Manchester Pitt Club 1813 Obverse Bust draped RT HONble WILLIAM PITT MANCHESTER PITT CLUB 1813 Reverse an allegory of Pitt rousing the genius of Great Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy who have overthrown Religion and Royalty; the Virtues, left await the result. Exergue HIMSELF AN HOST Eimer 1039 (see footnotes) 50mm diameter in White metal frosted UNC within a watch case-style glass bound by a silver frame with suspension loop
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