Earl Spencer, First Lord of the Admiralty 1799, 38mm diameter in copper by T. Wyon Sr. Obverse: Bust of Earl Spencer left wearing naval uniform EARL SPENCER FRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY, Below : APPOINTED MAR 9. 1795, Reverse: Victory standing, blowing a trumpet, DECORI DECUS ADDIT AVITO. In Exergue: UNDER WISE COUNSELS / THE BRITISH NAVY / TRIUMPHS. / MDCCXCIX. in four lines, BHM 471, 26.04 grammes, About EF with a few small spots
Earl Spencer, First Lord of the Admiralty 1799, 38mm diameter in White Metal by T. Wyon Sr. Obverse: Bust of Earl Spencer left wearing naval uniform EARL SPENCER FRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY, Below : APPOINTED MAR 9. 1795, Reverse: Victory standing, blowing a trumpet, DECORI DECUS ADDIT AVITO. In Exergue: UNDER WISE COUNSELS / THE BRITISH NAVY / TRIUMPHS. / MDCCXCIX. in four lines, BHM 471, 23.68 grammes, Near EF with some contact marks and hairlines
The World's Columbian Exposition Commemoration Presentation Medal (1892-1894) awarded in 1896, 76mm diameter in bronze by Saint-Gaudens/Charles E. Barber, Obverse: Columbus making landfall in the Americas, to right: three male figures, one unfurling a banner, above them the symbolic Pillars of Hercules with three Spanish caravels and the inscription PLVS VLTRA, Reverse: A central tablet inscribed WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION IN COMMEMORATION.OF.THE FOUR-HUNDREDTH.ANNIVERSARY OF.THE.LANDING.OF.COLUMBUS . MDCCCXCII . MDCCCXCIII (presented to) JOHN LAING & SONS, the tablet flanked by flaming torches, below: The Santa Maria at full sail. Above: Two winged females hold symbolic attributes, a trumpet and laurel wreaths and a stylus and blank tablet, The dies and hubs were made at the US Mint, and struck by the Scoville Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut. 206.46 grammes, UNC in the aluminium fitted travel case as issued
Death of the Duke of York 1827 76mm diameter in bronze by I. Parkes, Obverse: Draped bust of the Duke of York facing, head three-quarters left. FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK AND ALBANY Below: A pillar of the protestant faith, a Bulwark to the British Army, / Intrepid, Uncompromising, & Consistent, Gratitude has raised his / Monument and Loyalty penned his epitaph. Reverse: Fame holding open scroll and trumpet above epitaph. Scroll inscribed: I have been brought / up from my early / years in these prin / ciples; and from / the time when I / began to reason for / myself I have enter / tained them from / conviction and in / every situation in / which I may be pla / ced I will Maintain / the so help me God. Monument inscribed: 'These sentiments were not ssed' in a political senseand fr(o)m preju / diceand party feelings, but they / 'were firmly fixed in his mind, and / 'were the result of due consideration / 'and conviction, and produced by 'AN EARNEST SOLICITUDE / FOR THE CONTINUED / WELFARE OF HIS COUNTRY. Obit Jan 5. MDCCCXXVII. BHM 1282, 167.05g, GEF/EF an impressive piece, the obverse in high relief
Olympic Games 1908 Commemorative Medal 50mm diameter in white metal by B. Mackennal, Obverse: A figure of Fame standing upon a globe, facing, head right, the trumpet and palm branch, ELIS ATHENS PARIS ST.LOUIS LONDON to left and IN COMMEMORATIONOF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908 to the right, VAUGHTON on the edge, 52.19 grammes, Eimer 1904, BHM 3963, GVF/VF with a slightly uneven tone
Centenary of Wesleyan Methodism 1839 a 2-medal set both 48mm diameter in bronze by C.F.Carter, the first Eimer 1329b, BHM 1895, Obverse: Bust left, draped, JOHN WESLEY.M.A. BORN JUNE 14th 1703. DIED MARCH 2nd 1791, Reverse: Façade of building CENTENARY OF WESLYAN METHODISM. 1839. 'THE WORLD IS MY PARISH'. In Exergue : CENTENARY HALL AND MISSION HOUSE LONDON. EF/GEF, the second Eimer 1330 variety, Obverse: Bust of Charles Wesley facing, three-quarters left CHARLES WESLEY M.A. BORN 1708 DIED MARh 29. 1788. Reverse: CENTENARY OF WESLYAN METHODISM 1839, 'GOD BURIES HIS WORKMEN, BUT CARRIES ON HIS WORK. and inscription in 6 lines: O FOR A TRUMPET VOICE, ON ALL THE WORLD TO CALL! TO BID THEIR HEARTS REJOICE. IN HIM WHO DIED FOR ALL! FOR ALL, MY LORD WAS CRUCIFIED FOR ALL FOR ALL MY SAVIOUR DIED, this medal not usually found with this reverse, mentioned as a footnote to Eimer 1330, BHM does not mention that these are known as a pair, EF with the odd small carbon spot, in a red 2-medal contemporary box
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 51mm diameter in bronze by Mappin & Webb, Obverse: ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT - EDWARD THE SEVENTH. Crown above medallic busts three-quarters left and right, legends DIEU ET MON DROIT on ribbons below, Reverse: Britannia stands before Parliament, blowing trumpet GOD SAVE THE KING - GOD SAVE THE QUEEN// 26 JUNE 1902. Unlisted by Eimer, BHM3836. EF. The 26th June 1902 date shown on the medal is the original proposed date of the Coronation, which was cancelled due to the King having an appendix operation. The Coronation took place on 9th August 1902.
Medals a small group (5) Prince Albert Chancellor of Cambridge University 1847, 58mm diameter in silver by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1417 Obverse: Bust left ALBERTUS PRINCEPS, Reverse: CELSISSIUM PRINCEPEM ALBERTUM CANCELLARIUM SUUM FAUSTO FELICIQUE OMINE INAUGURATUM LAETA CONSPICITACADEMIA CANTABRIGIENSIS JULII VI MDCCCXLVII EF and attractively toned. Richard Sainthill 1855 58mm diameter in bronze, by L.C.Wyon, Obverse: Bust right RICHARD. SAINTHILL. OF. TOPSHAM. DEVONSHIRE. NUMISMATIST. BORN. JAN. 28 1787. Olympic Games 1908 Commemorative Medal 51mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1904 by B.Mackennal Obverse: Fame standing upon a globe, facing, with head right, with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS ST.LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908, Reverse: a quadriga advancing left driven by two standing figures EF. British War Medal 1914-1918 awarded to Pte. J.H.West Yorkshire Light Infantry. Pte.West was killed in action on October 22, 1918, and is buried at Doncaster (Hyde Park) Cemetery Panel. KX416. Lusitania Medal 1915 UNC with some surface corrosion, in the box of issue
Battle of Waterloo 1815 to Private Thomas Cracknell 15th of King's Regiment Hussars, VF comes with copies of documents showing his enlistment on 14th February 1814 and copies of details of accounts given at the time of the Battle from Lieut. Colonel H.Lane, and Colonel J.Thackwell, also a copy of the documents relating to Return of Officers, Non Commissioned Officers, Trumpeters, and Private Men of the 15th of King's Regiment Hussars at the Battle of Waterloo. A fascinating historical document and insight into the Battle and tactics used
Olympic Games 1908 London, Commemorative medal 50mm diameter by B.Mackennal, silvered and toned, Eimer 1904 Obverse Fame standing upon a globe, facing, head right with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS St. LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908 Reverse a quadriga advancing left, driven by two standing figures, inscribed Laughton on the edge About EF in the red box of issue
Olympic Games London 1908 Commemorative Medal 50mm diameter in silver bronze, by B.Mackennal, Eimer 1904 Obverse Fame standing upon a globe, facing, head right with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS St. LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908 Reverse a quadriga advancing left, driven by two standing figures, inscribed Laughton on the edge EF in the blue presentation box of issue (no catch), with OLYMPIC GAMES. STEWARD. LONDON. 1908. in gold on the lid
Olympic Games 1908 London, Commemorative medal 50mm diameter by B.Mackennal, silvered and toned, Eimer 1904 Obverse Fame standing upon a globe, facing, head right with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS St. LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908 Reverse a quadriga advancing left, driven by two standing figures, inscribed Vaughton on the edge NEF
Coronation of Edward VII 56mm diameter in bronze, the original Royal Mint issue, UNC boxed, in the envelope of issue, Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze, the Official Royal Mint issue boxed UNC toned, Coronation of George V 1911 Birmingham Mint 52mm diameter in bronze, Obverse busts conjoined reverse with Port broadside view of the ship of state, two female figures trumpeting from the stern. Imperial crown on cushion at midship, 1911 below, sun rising on the horizon. UNC boxed, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 The official Royal Mint issue in silver 32mm diameter (2) EF to UNC both boxed, George VI Coronation 1937 (2) the official Royal Mint issues (2) 32mm diameter in bronze UNC toned, boxed, plus an additional empty box
Olympic Games 1908 London, Commemorative medal 50mm diameter by B.Mackennal, silvered and toned, Eimer 1904 Obverse Fame standing upon a globe, facing, head right with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS St. LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908 Reverse a quadriga advancing left, driven by two standing figures, inscribed Laughton on the edge, NEF
Coronation 1911 by Mackennal, frosted silver, 51mm. (Eimer 1922), another by The Birmingham Mint with boat and trumpeter's on reverse, bronze. Investiture of Edward Prince of Wales 1911, Official Royal Mint issue, silver. All three in cases of issue and EF
Olympic Games, London 1908 by B.Mackennal, bronze, 50mm., obv. Fame standing holding trumpet and palm branch, with inscription "in commemoration of the Olympic games held in London 1908". Rev. A quadriga advancing left. GVF.
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