Battle of Camperdown 1797 Admiral Duncan 38mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Sr. Obverse: Uniformed Bust almost facing, LORD VISt DUNCAN OF CAMPERDOWN ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE, Reverse: Britannia seated right, leaning on a rudder, ensign in left hand, BRITANNIA TRIUMPHANT, in exergue: DUTCH FLEET DEFEATd. / 11 SHIPS TAKEN / OCTr. 11 1797, 27.55 grammes, UNC and nicely toned, boxed with old ticket
Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Valley Viaduct Opened 1869 76mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, issued by the Corporation of LondonEimer 1604, BHM 2906, WE 1126, Welch 11, Obverse: Bust left, crowned, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REGINA F:D: Reverse: City shield in the centre linking two wreaths, each containing a view. HOLBORN VIADUCT above and BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE below. Londinia, left, with a scroll inscribed OPENED NOV.6 and Britannia, right, 1869 at the top, UNC with a subtle underlying pastel tone, Rare with only 400 struck
Borough of Barry June 1953 Coronation Celebrations, 1897 Victoria 60 years by Spink angel on globe holding wreaths 1837-1897 reverse, 22 June 1911 George V and Queen Mary conjoined bust, VF - EF all loop mounted the 1897 silver others of silver appearance
Britannia Medal 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee 5oz. .999 Silver Proof, the reverse with gold highlighting, and inset with 60 small diamonds, FDC in a Westminster box with certificate
Britannia Medals (2) 2009 65th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings 5oz. 0.999 Silver Proof FDC, 2010 65th Anniversary of VE Day 5oz. 0.925 Silver Proof FDC both in Westminster boxes with their certificates
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, set no. 269. 24 silver gilt Crown size medals in an album with text. The medals nFDC to FDC some with flecks of toning, the album in excellent condition
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, the Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 79.71 grammes, A/UNC the obverse with some small spots, the reverse with a contact mark in the field, in the red box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 85.59 grammes, UNC or near so, nicely toned with some minor surface nicks, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 35mm diameter in silver by John Pinches Ltd. Obverse Crowned and draped bust of Edward VIII left EDWARD VIII KING AND EMPEROR, Reverse Crown on crossed sceptres on a Tudor Rose TO COMMEMORATE . THE . CORONATION OF H.M. KING . EDWARD . VIII MAY 12th 1937, 20.40 grammes, EF, Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in copper by B. Pistrucci, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1146, Obverse: Bust left Laureate GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse: George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue: INAUGURATUS/ DIE. JULII. XIX. /ANNO.MDCCCXXI, EF gilded, in a presentation box
Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Eimer 510 the official coronation issue Obverse Bust left Laureate, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia, VOLENTES.PER.POPULOS.Exergue: CORON.XI.OCTOB.MDCCXXVII, 18.99 grammes, Bright EF with some hairlines
Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, by B.Mackennal, Eimer 1922a, BHM 4022, 79.10 grammes, GEF toned, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Corporation of London - New Council Chamber, Guildhall London 1884 77mm diameter in bronze Obverse: A detailed interior view of the Council Chamber, flanked by two heraldic panels, THE NEW COUNCIL CHAMBER. GUILDHALL OF LONDON. OPENED 2ND OCTOBER 1884. In Exergue: The City of London shield. Reverse: Londinia standing before the Civic Chair, attended, right, by Mercury and Commerce addressing her Council, standing and seated before her. In Exergue: City Sword and Mace entwined by a ribbon bearing the city motto. Eimer 1705, BHM 3177 UNC or near so with minor cabinet friction
Death of George IV 1830 40mm diameter in White Metal by E.Thomason after J. Dassier and by J. Marrian, Obverse: Bust right laureate and draped, GEORGIUS III D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX: F:D:, Reverse: BORN 1762 . CROWNED 1821 . DIED 1830. 1821 THE KING / VISITED IRELAND. / 1821. THE KING / VISITED HANOVER / 1822 THE KING / VISITED SCOTLAND. / 1828 THE CORPORATION / & TEST ACT REPEALED / 1829 THE CATHOLICS / EMANCIPATED. BHM 1437 Medal 36, (From the Kings and Queens of England set) 29.38 grammes, A/UNC lustrous and prooflike, some deeper hairlines in the obverse field have caused a small depression in this area
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 26mm diameter in gold Eimer 1817 the official Royal Mint issue, UNC and totally free of contact marks the official red box of issue pristine also, desirable thus
First World War - City of Lincoln Tribute 1919 36mm diameter in bronze by Lidgett, Obverse: Armorial shield and motto CIVITAS LINCOLNIENSIS on a banner below, IN TOKEN OF LINCOLN'S GRATITUDE, Reverse: A soldier kneeling right before Britannia, who places a wreath on his head. Beyond, landscape and sea with field gun and cruiser ; above, an airship and biplane, SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR . Exergue 1914-1919, Eimer 1967, 18.79 grammes, UNC or very near so with minor cabinet friction, in the box of issue
France - ParisExposition Universelle 1855 Large Prize medal 60mm diameter in silver, Obverse: head of Napoleon III right, NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR, Reverse: The French eagle on a crowned and draped shield, surrounded ny palm and laurel branches, all surrounded by the shields of 20 nations. EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIE BEAUPARTS PARIS 1855, unawarded, with panel below for the recipient's name, 128.81 grammes, EF the obverse with some minor contact marks in the field, in the red round box of issue
George Heriot's Hospital Silver Prize Medal 1872 Obverse: URBI PATER EST. URBIQUE MARITUS, Reverse: PRESENTED BY THE GOVERNORS OF GEORGE HERIOT'S HOSPITAL to Thomas R. Stuart, THE MOST MERITORIOUS OF THE YOUTHS WHO COMPLETED THEIR EDUCATION IN THAT INSTITUTION ANNO 1872 JULY, 54.53 grammes, EF the obverse with some hairline scratches in the fields, with suspension loop on top edge, in the box of issue
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issues (3) Eimer 2029, BHM 4249 GEF, A/UNC and UNC, all nicely toned, in the red boxes of issue
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm/F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse 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 MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, 225.32 grammes, UNC in the red box of issue
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm/F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse 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 MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, 229.29 grammes, UNC and nicely toned, the obverse with a few small scattered spots, in the red box of issue with descriptive card
Guy's Hospital Nursing Medal 1889 32mm diameter in silver Obverse: Bust almost facing, draped, THOMAS GUY. FOUNDER OF GUY'S HOSPITAL .1720 . Reverse: TO (blank space for recipient's name) CERTIFIED NURSE ON COMPLETING FIVE YEARS SERVICE in the centre. MEDAL INSTITUTED BY JOSHUA W. BUTTERWORTH F.S.A.A. GOVERNOR. 1889 UNC and attractively toned, Eimer 1753, BHM 3376, 17.34 grammes, Lustrous UNC with colourful tone, in the original box of issue
Holborn Restaurant 1874 (struck around 1895) 69mm diameter and weighing 236 grammes, struck in lead with a bronzed finish Eimer 1640, BHM 2990. Obverse: A group of figures congregated around a grand entrance HOLBORN. In exergue: RESTAURANT ESTd. 1874, Reverse: Couples dancing on a large ballroom floor. Below PRESENTED BY THE PROPRIETORS, to Mr. J.E. Thorpe Esq. July 7th 1897, VF with some edge bruises. A total of 34 inscriptions are so far recorded of the recipients of the medal between 1893 and 1897. Established in 1874, the restaurant was the grandest establishment of its kind in London and held a unique position in London social life. Many of its facilities were available for private hire, with the King's Hall capable of accommodating 500 diners. The room is described as the 'Home of Golf, Hockey and Tennis clubs holding Annual Reunions'. The restaurant operated until 1954. It was demolished in 1955.
International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter in gilt bronze, Obverse Bust left TO THE COMMEMORATION OF HIA LATE R.H.THE PRINCE CONSORT ALBERT Reverse Interior of the exhibition building INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862 Exergue INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862. STAMPED IN THE BUILDING by H.UHLHORN of GREVENBROICH PRUSSIA. by Schnitzspahn/Wiener, Eimer 1556var,35.99 grammes, A/UNC and lustrous with an edge nick in contemporary round box, International Exhibition 1874
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 (2) each 40mm diameter in silver by G. Colley, Obverse Portrait of the Prince half facing with Royal Shield of Arms and Prince of Wales feathers in the fields, HRH PRINCE OF WALES 1st JULY 1969, Reverse: The Welsh Dragon with castle behind, INVESTITURE CAERNARVON CASTLE , CASTELL CAERNARFON, Prooflike UNC, hallmarked and numbered on the edges, in Slade, Hampton & Son boxes
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 (3) a 3-medal set in .999 silver 40mm, 32mm and 25mm diameter Obverse: Bust facing H.R.H. PRINCE CHARLES . PRINCE OF WALES . 1969, Reverse Royal Arms with supporters Prince of Wales feathers and Welsh Dragon below. DRAIG GOCH CYMRU numbered (0473) on the reverses, nFDC to FDC, retaining practically full mint brilliance, the 32mm medal with a metal flaw on the reverse, in the blue box of issue with Metalimport certificate
Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 (4) Obverse : Bust right, ARWISGIAD CHARLES TYWYSOG CYMRU. CAERNARFON 1969, Reverse: The Welsh Dragon Y DDRAIG GOCH DDYRY CYCHWYN, Eimer 2116, the first 45mm diameter in silver UNC with some toning, boxed , the second 58mm diameter in gilt bronze UNC boxed, the third and fourth each 32mm diameter in gilt bronze both GEF one cleaned
Irish interest, Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland - National Cattle & Horse Show Tralee 1869, 43mm diameter in silver, 33.97 grammes, Prize Medal awarded to Mr. Jas.Buchanan/ SACKVILLE / FOR THE SECOND BEST / Roll of English Butter / 2nd Class EF attractively toned with much underlying lustre
Kings and Queens of England a 43-piece set each 44mm diameter in .925 Silver Proof by John Pinches (1970) aFDC-FDC some with atoning, in the large red album of issue with certificates (each medal weighs 40 grams approximately)
Kings and Queens of England a 43-piece set each 44mm diameter in .925 silver Proof by John Pinches (1970) UNC to FDC and lustrous with some toning, in the large red album of issue with all certificates and accompanying leaflet, total silver weight around 57 Troy oz.
Lithuania Darius and Girenas (Aviators) 50th Anniversary 1983 60mm diameter in silver weighing 95.68 grammes, Obverse: conjoined heads right wearing helmets and goggles, LITHUANIKOS D IDVYRIAMS ATMINTI 1933 1983, Reverse: the route of the tragic flight across the Atlantic DARIAUS IR GIRENO SKRYDIS PER ATLANTA Lustrous UNC and Prooflike
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 Eimer 1844a, BHM 3678, UNC or near so with some minor handling marks
Marriage of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert 1840 46mm diameter in silver by B.Wyon, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, ALBERT VICTORIA Reverse: An upright torch dividing the shields of Britain and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. EVER MAY LOVE SHED ROSY GARLANDS ROUND. FEBRUARY X. MDCCCXL. Eimer 1336, BHM 1920, UNC with white tone, in a watch style glass bound in a silver frame, (see notes in Eimer), a most attractive piece
Marriage of the Duke of Edinburgh and Grand Duchess Marie of Russia 1874 30mm diameter by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Conjoined busts left MARIE ALEXANDROWNA * ALFRED, Reverse: DUKE AND DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH MARRIED 23rd JAN 1874 , BHM 2978, 13.72 grammes, A/UNC and lustrous, comes in a round box with 'MEDAL struck in LONDON International EXHIBITION 1874 by J.S & A.B. WYON MEDALLISTS TO THE QUEEN 287, Regent Street, London' on the lid
Masonic medals (2) Honourable Testimonial of Masonic Charity & Benevolence instituted by H.R.H Fred Duke of Sussex N:W: Grand master, 20.25 grammes, Gilt GEF, and an oval Masonic Hospital medal 34mm x 45mm in white metal presented to Bro. G.V.Field No.6225, with decorative mount bearing words AEGROS SANAT HUMANITAS VF
Medallic items in gold (2) USA 1977 50th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic flight - Charles A. Lindbergh, Spirit of St. Louis, 2.83 grammes of 10 Carat Gold, Lustrous UNC in a presentation box, USA 1976 Bicentenary 2.32 grammes of 12 Carat Gold, Lustrous UNC in a presentation box, and a 9 Carat gold pendant mount with 22mm aperture, would fit a Gold Sovereign
Medals (2) Royal Mint 1100 Years of Minting 63mm diameter in silver undated (struck 1986) Matt Finish UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, The British Numismatic Society 2003 Silver Centenary Medal 44mm diameter in Matt Silver by the Royal Mint, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Medals (3) Coronation of Edward VIII 1937, 45mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Bust right crowned and draped HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD VIII, Reverse: Britannia standing, in an arch, holds a flag in one hand and hold aloft a crown in the other, CROWNED A D 1937, A/UNC, Coronation of George VI 1937, 45mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Bust right crowned and draped KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH, Reverse: Britannia standing, in an arch, holds a flag in one hand and hold aloft a crown in the other CROWNED A D 1937, EF, and Coronation of Elizabeth II 1953 Souvenir Medallion Obverse: Crowned and draped bust of the Queen right, no legend, Reverse: THE CORONATION OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II with EIIR monogram with in wreath, Gilt UNC boxed
Medals (5) Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee of the Accession 1977, Reverse: Crowned E II R, a pair 55mm and 33mm diameter in Gilt .999 Silver 55.08 grammes and 20.00 grammes respectively Prooflike UNC, Queen Elizabeth II Visit to Switzerland 1980 33mm diameter in .999 silver, Prooflike UNC, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Visit to Germany 1965, 19.86 grammes, in pure silver, Prooflike UNC, with some toning, Sir WinstonChurchill 1974 Centenary of his Birth, Obverse: Profile of Bust, 32mm diameter, 15.23 grammes, in .900 silver, Lustrous UNC, Sir Winston Churchill 1974 Centenary of his Birth, Obverse facing portrait, Reverse: V-sign, 33mm diameter, 20.24 grammes, in .999 silver, Lustrous UNC
Medals (64) 19th and 20th Century, a wide ranging group includes regional Coronation types, and some prize medals, two in silver, includes some larger bronze types, in mixed grades to EF
Medals and ingots 7-piece sets (2) 1975 The First United Kingdom Referendum each comprising a sterling silver medal and ingots (6) the ingots each around One Ounce of sterling silver Prooflike UNC with some toning, each set in the Birmingham Mint box of issue, North Sea Oil Medal 1975 45mm diameter in silver 40.50 grammes, Prooflike UNC with some toning, with sample of North Sea oil, boxed with certificate, Ingot and First Day Cover issues by Danbury Mint (3) 1976 First Commercial Flight of Concorde the silver ingot toned UNC, with France 1 Franc 70 Centimes stamp, on the envelope of issue, boxed with certificate, 1977 Queen Elizabeth II Visit to the USA on the 200th Anniversary of Independence Silver Proof toned nFDC, along with 4x 13 Cent stamps, on the envelope of issue, boxed with certificate, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Stamp Silver ingot (73.54 grammes) nFDC with some toning along with 4x stamps 13p, 11p, 10p and 8 1/2p UNC on the envelope of issue, boxed with certificate, The Coventry Plate - 10th Anniversary of the consecration of the new Coventry Cathedral, in sterling silver, (197.43 grammes) by John Pinches, a limited edition of 1500, UNC boxed with certificate, The Roman Spoons a 12-piece set by John Pinches, each spoon with a different Roman portrait at the top of the handle, (total weight of the set 266.12 grammes) UNC with a few small spots, in the box of issue with certificate, in all, the lot contains a total of over 1.1 Kilos of sterling silver
Medals and Medallic (5) comprising China One Ounce Silver Ingot 32mm x 22mm the obverse with images of both sides of a China Dollar Y#332 (1916) Inauguration of the Hung-Hsien regime with portrait of Hung-Hsieng in military uniform with plumed hat facing and dragon reverse, A/UNC, GB Admiral Vernon 1739 HE TOOK PORTOBELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY, Eimer 550, Fine, cleaned, GB Medallic Fantasy Crown 1936 Edward VIII Obverse: Bust left with 1936-2006 below, Reverse George and the Dragon UNC and lustrous, Medal Apollo 8 Journey Round The Moon 1968 39mm diameter in silver 0.8 Troy oz. Lustrous UNC boxed with certificate, Austria 1969 300th Anniversary of Innsbruck University 27.89 grammes of silver Lustrous Prooflike UNC with colourful choice tone, with certificate
Medals and Tokens (5) Allied medallion 1914 35mm diameter, Obverse: Seven Allied leaders, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, President Poincaire of France, King Albert I of Belgium, King George V of Great Britain, King Victor Emanuel III of Italy, Peter I of Serbia and Emperor Taisho of Japan. Reverse: A female figure representing Justice, right arm resting on a sword, which is impaled onto an eagle PRO CAUSA JUSTITIAE Good Fine, Capture of Portobello 1739, 26mm diameter in bronze legend with 'Admiral Varnon', Eimer 552 Fine, Pub Token Half Way House undated J. Wrigley Fine with G S 2 countermark, USA Token Chester A. Arthur 21st President 1881-1885 25mm diameter in base metal GVF, and Halfpenny Token 19th Century London undated Robert Warren, St. Martin's Lane, Withers 837 Near Fine
Nelson and the Fourdroyant 1897 37mm diameter in copper, Obverse Bust facing uniformed three-quarters left. 'HORASTIO VISCOUNT NELSON.' Ex BORN 29th SEPTEMBER 1758. DIED 21ST OCTOBER 1805. Reverse Ship at anchor without rigging, 'FOURDROYANT'. LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP' Ex COMMENCED BUILDING 1789. LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH, APRIL, 1798. WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL JUNE 16TH 1897 MEDAL STRUCK FROM THE COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP Eimer 1813, BHM 3613, UNC the obverse with full lustre, the reverse with around 40% lustre, boxed
Peace of Utrecht 1713 Eimer 460 35mm diameter in silver, by J. Croker, Obverse draped bust left, ANNA . D:G . MAG : BRI . FR : ET . HIB : REG . Reverse Britannia standing facing left, holding an olive branch, a spear and a shield, beyond, ships to left and a farming scene to right COMPOSITIS. VENERANTVR. ARMIS. Exergue MDCCXIII by J.Croker, 16.05 grammes, NEF/GVF
Prince George, Lord High Admiral 1702 42mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Obverse: Bust left draped, ANNA . D: G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB. REGINA Reverse: Bust left armoured and draped GEO: DAN: PR: M: ADM:ET. DVX. SVP: ANGLIAE, Eimer 392, 37.51 grammes, Near EF cleaned with some hairlines
Prize Medals in silver (2) France - Agricultural Society de L'Yonne, undated, by A.Bescher, 22.06 grammes toned UNC, in a round box of issue, Sweden - Oscar II , undated LEA AHLBORN portrait type, Best horse award 44mm diameter in silver toned, 38.50 grammes, EF boxed
Queen Anne's Bounty 1704 44mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 404, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and draped ANNA D:G: MAG: BRI: FR: ET. HIB: REG: Reverse Anne seated right, presents a charter to kneeling clergy. PIETAS. AVGUVSTAE. Exergue. PRIMITIIS. ET. DECIMIS. ECCLESIAE. CONCESSIS. MDCCIV. 36.48g, NEF with deeper hairlines in the obverse fields causing a depression in some areas. The medal commemorates the Act introduced by Queen Anne formalising the investment of monies received from the Church for the benefit of the poorer clergy
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 (3) each 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issues Eimer 1817, BHM 3502, (3) UNC, one with a small area of toning, in the red Royal Mint boxes of issue
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 25mm diameter in gold, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506 UNC or very near so with some very small tone spots, in the original red case of issue this in excellent condition
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 30mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Jubilee style bust of the Queen VICTORIA D:G: REGINA ET IMPERATRIX F.D. Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 60TH TYEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 26 JUNE 1897 crowned within a wreath. awarded to Cpl. J.L.Clark T.L.H. EF with some weakness on the lower part of the reverse legend. Comes with suspension ring and ribbon in the original Wyon box. The medal was made by Wyon of Regent Street, London, the bronze medal was awarded to selected Officers and other ranks involved in parades and the review at Spithead in June 1897
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817, BHM 3502, 83.40 grammes, EF cleaned, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817, BHM 3502, 83.52 grammes, UNC with rainbow toning around the edges, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Sir Francis Chichester 1967 a 2-piece set in silver gilt 57mm diameter and 38mm diameter by P.Vincze, Obverse: Bust left wearing a cap, SIR FRANCIS CHICHESTER , Reverse: Neptune kneeling left, upon a globe, upon which are two boats GIPSY MOTH IV 1966-67 and GOLDEN HIND 1577-80. Weights 76.47 grammes and 28.03 grammes respectively, each lustrous UNC with some toning, in the Spink box of issue with certificate
Sir Isaac Newton - University of Glasgow c.1840, 51mm diameter in silver by W.Wyon Obverse: Bust right ISAACUS NEWTONUS, Reverse: A façade of Glasgow University, in Exergue: EX ACADEMIE GLASGUENSIS DECRETO, Eimer 1348, BHM 1471, 69.02 grammes, Good EF cased
Sir Isaac Pittman undated (1894) 42mm diameter in silver by A.Wyon, Obverse: Draped bust left, SIR ISAAC PITMAN, INVENTOR OF PHONOGRAPHY, Reverse?: PITMAN'S SCHOOLS with a wreath, with SECRETERIAL LAW PRACTICE 1914 and FREDERICK C. BEST engraved above and below, 36.37 grammes, BHM 3471var, UNC and attractively toned, boxed
South Africa - Sinking of the Birkenhead 1852 (1977) 38mm diameter, 39.87 grammes of 18 carat gold Obverse: A scene of the sinking as depicted by Charles Rixon, Reverse: Men standing on deck while women and children leave of lifeboats Numbered 1934 on edge, Prooflike UNC in the red South Africa Historical Mint box of issue
The Christening of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge 2015, Reverse: H.R.H. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge CHRISTENED 5TH JULY, 2015. 5oz. .925 Silver Proof, Gold Plated, FDC in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with their certificate stating a mintage of just 50 pieces
The Gillespie Memorial medal - The Galloway Cattle Society of GREAT BRITAIN and Ireland a large 76mm diameter Prize medal in silver, awarded at the Highland Agricultural Society Show , Glasgow 1934, won by Arthur B. Duncan, Gilchristland, Closeburn, with Ewanston fashion 31417, EF/NEF, 267.23 grammes, hallmarked, EF/NEF with a thin scratch on the reverse
The Mayflower and the Pilgrim Fathers 1620-1970 350th Anniversary a 2-Medal pair each 57mm diameter by P. Vincze, in silver and gilt silver, Obverse : A group of pilgrims on the shore surrounded by their baggage, in attitudes of prayer and thanksgiving, the sea and the 'Mayflower' with sails furled in the background. Reverse: A scroll supported left by a figure (America) and right by Britannia jointly holding a circular wreath above a plinth inscribed 'HAVING UNDERTAKEN FOR THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND THE HONOUR OF OUR KING AND COUNTRY A VOYAGE TO PLANT THE FIRST COLONY IN THE NORTHERN PARTS OF VIRGINIA - MAYFLOWER COMPACT 1620'. 1620 1970, below, In exergue: MAYFLOWER. both UNC in the Spink box of issue
The Surrender of Pamplona 1813 41mm diameter in silver by N.G.A.Brenet and J.P.Droz, Obverse: Bust right ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Personification of the town of Pamplona surrendering the keys of the town to a Roman soldier. ENGLAND PROTECTS THE TOWN OF POMPEI Exergue: CAPITULATION OF PAMPELUNE/OCTOBER THE 31/MDCCCXIII, BHM 765, 33.46 grammes, NVF with some old scratches, Victories in the Peninsular War 1812 36mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Bust left ARTHUR MARQUIS OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: THE LIBERATOR OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL within a wreath, BHM 741, 25.20 grammes, EF
The Thomason Medallic Bible a 60-piece medallic set by Franklin Mint each piece 44mm diameter in copper depicting biblical scenes and verses from the Bible, Lustrous UNC, a few with very light toning, in the album of issue
Thomason's Scientific and Philosophical Medals (c.1830) a 16-medal set by E.Thomason, each 73mm diameter in white metal, Eimer 1237, comprising Astronomy, Chemistry, Crystallography, Electricity, Geology, Hydraulics and Hydrostatics, Mechanics , Metallurgy, Mineralogy, Mountains, Perkin's Engine, Optics, Phrenology, Slavery and Worcester's Engine, Watt's Single Engine, and Watt's Double Engine VF to GEF in the case as issued the case in poor condition, with magnifying glass, Thomason's Scientific and Philosophical Medals a part set (11 of 16 pieces) each 73mm diameter in white metal, Eimer 1237 VF to EF in the case as issued, this in poor condition (no magnifying glass), Thomason's Medallic Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures VF to EF some with oxidation
Union of Ireland with Great Britain 1801, 38mm diameter in copper by J.G.Hancock and P. Kempson Obverse: A thistle, rose and shamrock sprouting from a single stem dividing a legend. MAY THIS / AND EVERY FUTURE / AGE / WITNESS / THE PROSPERITY / OF THE / UNITED KINGDOMS. in 6 lines, with JANUARY 1 1801 below, Reverse: A figure of Time having dropped one hourglass, receives another from a celestial hand, 27.95 grammes, BHM 526, EF
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 MILLIONTYH OF AN INCH IS MEASVRED BY VSING FOVR TRVE PLANES IN CONCERT, below: WHITWORTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOVNDED MDCCCLXVIII, edge: JOHN EUSTICE. 1887, 101.67 grammes, Toned UNC with reflective fields, in the Wyon box of issue
Albania Medals (19) includes Distinguished State and Community Serves awards (2), Labour and Border Guards, Bravery Award, and Meritous Service to the People, in mixed grades many in EF
LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society Medal Fire Medal in silver awarded to John Darlington, for Gallant Service 6/12/1927, for saving two children in a house fire at 7 Monk Street, Birkenhead. Reference: Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society Annual Report January 1928 (pages 41,42 and 43) Good Fine, with numerous edge knocks, comes with a handwritten account of the incident, also with a note stating that the medal was purchased from the family of John Darlington, whose children used the disc to play Hopscotch. The suspension survived and has been reunited with the medal with a repair to the clasp
Medals a small and varied group (6) AfricaService Medal, awarded to F.266888 P.E.Eaton, GVF, no ribbon, Special Constabulary Medal George V crowned bust type, awarded to Thomas R. Hope, NEF with some lustre, the obverse with some thin scratches, Voluntary Medical Service Medal, awarded to Harry James Newell, VF with some edge bruises, no ribbon, Belgium Trade Union Medal in bronze UNC, Belgium World War II Combatants Cross, in bronze, UNC, Hungary - Alliance of the Central Powers, Reverse: a field gun, in cast base metal, Fine and Pins (2) ELIZABETH II, one missing the fastening pin, otherwise Fine, along with World War II France and Germany clasp EF
Royal NavyLong Service and Good Conduct Medal, Elizabeth II issue, type C, coinage bust, awarded to M.942884 W,J, Rice O.E.A.T, H.M.S Bacchante, NEF cleaned with some hairlines and gentle edge bruises
World War I 1914-1918 medals in silver (5) awarded to (1) 61106 Pte L.Walley Welsh R - died 22 February 1919, aged 20. (2) 197323 Cpl. A.S. Bray R.A.F. (3) 63508 Pte. A. Kemp North'd Fus. (4) 119293 Gnr. A. Wright R.A (5) T-364113 Dvr. S.Scaife A.S.C. VF to EF, along with a London City and Guilds Technical Examination Medal, awarded to Albert Priestley for Wool & Worstead Weaving, 1st Prize 1899, 72.36 grammes in silver, EF cleaned
World War I group of three War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-1915 Star, awarded to 22908 Pte.F.T.Bancroft Border Regiment, along with Border Regiment cap badge and World War I Defence Medal VF to EF
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