The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter in White Metal by W.J. Taylor, Obverse: Bare head of Prince Albert, left, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, Below: STRUCK IN THE BUOILDING OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS .:. LONDON .:. 14.88 grammes, Eimer 1463, BHM 2459, NEF retaining some lustre, the surface with some rust marks
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 in White Metal (4) The Marriage of the Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark 1863 36mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, EF and lustrous in a card box with ALBERT ALEXANDRA on the lid with the Prince of Wales plumes, Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter by Allen & Moore BHM 2426 EF, International Exhibition 1862 (2) 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Gothic head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, BHM 2717 VF/GVF, International Exhibition 1862 42mm by Pinches, Obverse: View of the Exhibition building, Reverse: Britannia and Commerce both seated, each holding flags, BHM 2739 VF
Thames Tunnel Opened 1843 38mm diameter in White Metal by J.Taylor, Birmingham, Two Entrances to the tunnel, horse and cart entering the right tunnel Reverse: a construction scene, with dimensions of the excavation, NEF with some spots, Great Exhibition Building 1851 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore. Outer view of the building/Interior view of the building, GVF/NEF
Great Exhibition 1851 Exhibitor's Medal 44mm diameter in silver, unsigned, uniface, Reverse: A dove upon a globe, a banner with EXHIBITOR around it, all within a wreath, EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. MDCCCLI. Edge: UNITED KINGDOM CLASS 20, No. 46A VF with some edge nicks, in a modern box. Note: Class 20 is 'Clothing for immediate personal or domestic use'.
China - The Chinese Exhibition undated (1843) 45mm diameter in white metal by Thomas Halliday, Birmingham, BHM 2107. Obverse: CHUN AH-YOU OF THE CHINESE COLLECTIUON above bust of Ah-You three-quarters right in mandarin's robes and cap. Reverse: Legend in thirteen lines: THE CELEBRATED / CHINESE COLLECTION / [FROM HYDE PARK CORNER] / VISITED BY THE QUEEN / THE QUEEN DOWAGER AND / ALL THE ROYAL FAMILY / NOW EXHIBITING IN LIVERPOOL / "THERE IS NO EXHIBITION CAN COMPARE / "WITH IT IN ORIENTAL RANDEUR / "AND BEAUTIFUL ARRANGMENT" / THE TIMES! / AH YOU WILL ATTEND EACH / DAY AND EVENING. with 1848 inscribed below. 25.23 grammes, NEF and lustrous. The collection was formed by Nathan Dunn a Philadelphia-born China Trade merchant, and was first exhibited in the city in 1839. A report of the exhibition states: 'What increases the interest of the scene is a young Chinese, in full costume, who walks around the hall in full costume explaining the exhibits to the visitors in a most amiable manner that shows he is gratified in being useful'. No doubt this is Chun Ah-You, who accompanied the exhibition to London in 1841. The exhibition was initially exhibited in Hyde Park in a special pagoda, and was open to the public from April to June 1842. After some repairs to the lanterns which were now lit by gas, the exhibition re-opened in November 1843 until the end of the year. The collection then returned to the United States following Dunn's death in 1844, and later returned to England again in 1851 for the Great Exhibition. On 10 December 1851 Christie's auctioned 'The Celebrated Assemblage...collected by the late Nathan Dunn'
Medals (3) International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter in silver by C.Schnitzpahn/J.Wiener Obverse: bust left TO THE COMMEMORATION OF HIS LATE R.H. THE PRINCE CONSORT ALBERT, Reverse: A façade of the exhibition building. INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862, Exergue: STAMPED IN THE BUILDING BY H. UHLHORN OF GREVENBROICH. PRUSSIA, Eimer 1556, BHM 2743, GEF with a hint of toning, Great Exhibition 1851 51mm diameter in white metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: busts left conjoined, QUEEN VICTORIA & PR: ALBERT within a wide wreath border, Reverse: View of the exhibition building, THE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION LONDON. 1851. Exergue: PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ. F.L.S. ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSON & CO. LENGTH 1848 FEET. WIDTH 456 FEET. , HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET. HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET, GLAZED SURFACE 900,000 SUP FEET OCCUPIES 18 ACRES OF GROUND, ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000, Eimer 1462 A/UNC and lustrous, International Exhibition 1851 26mm diameter in white metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: View of the Exhibition building THE BUILDING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION Exergue: LONDON 1851, Reverse: Text in 11 lines: THE CONSTRUCTION IS OF IRON AND GLASS, 1848 FEET LONG, ABOUT HALF IS 456 FT WIDE, THE REMAINDERC 403 FT WIDE, 66 FT HIGH, SITE UPWARDS OF 20 ACRES, COST £150,000, JOSh. PAXTON ESq. ARCHT. EF
Medals (3) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, by G.W.de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737EF cleaned, in the Royal Mint box of issue. South London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition 1865 Medal of Merit 51mm diameter in bronze by R.W Martin and J.Moore Reverse MEDAL OF MERIT surrounded by names of artists, scientists inventors and other prominent people NEF boxed, the lid detached. 1901 Naval and Military Exhibition Eimer 1858, BHM 3734 38mm diameter in White Metal Obverse: Vignette containing the busts of Edward VII and Alexandra NAVAL & MILITARY EXHIBITION, Exergue: CRYSTAL PALACE 1901, Reverse: Vignette containing busts of Queen Victoria and Albert , below - a view of the Great Exhibition building JUBILEE OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION HYDE PARK SYDENHAM 1851 1901 NEF and lustrous
Victoria and related (5) Golden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter in bronze by Heaton, Birmingham Obverse: Head left, diademed, VICTORIA REG: JUBILEE YEAR, Reverse: QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EMPRESS OF INDIA BORN MAY 24th 1819, ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837 MARRIED FEB 10th 1840, BHM 3248 UNC, Diamond Jubilee 1897 (2) the first BHM 3559/3560 39mm diameter in White Metal by J.A.Restall, Obverse: Diademed Veiled Head of the Queen VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897 Reverse: Britannia seated right in front of an ornate plaque, along pennant flies from the trident COMMEMORATION OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA's REIGN, UNC in the round box of issue, the second 38mm diameter in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, Obverse: Crowned, Veiled, Laureate and draped bust left VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, Reverse: Four Medallions, entwined with ribbons, on which are portraits of Queen Victoria, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of York and Prince Edward, BHM 3529 EF, Great Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations 1851 38mm diameter in White metal by W.J.Taylor, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert left H.R.H PRINCE ALBERT. STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters GRETA EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS LONDON 1851, BHM 2459 VF, France - Exposition Universelle de Londres 1862 50mm diameter in White Metal by A.Bovy Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria laureate, left VICTORIA REINE D'ANGLETERRE, Reverse: A view of the Exhibition Hall , In Exergue: EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE LONDRES 1862 GVF boxed, along with France - Louis Napoleon Bonaparte 50mm diameter in bronze by Barre (1850), Obverse: Bust left LOUIS NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Reverse: PRESIDENT DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE ELU LE 10 DECEMBRE 1848 PAR 5576397 SUFFces, in 7 lines, all within a wreath,. EF, Coronation of George VI 47mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Busts of George VI and Queen Elizabeth both crowned and draped, Reverse: Britannia standing in an archway, holding a crown aloft, CROWNED A.D.1937 VF, Hanbury Memorial Prize, Alexandra, Princess of Wales 1864 50mm diameter in bronze by J.S and A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF WALES, Reverse: HANBURY MEMORIAL PRIZE on a scroll HOME FOR LITTLE BOYS ESTABLISHED 1864 VF
Medals (7) Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter in White metal by W.J.Taylor, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert, left, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms and supporters. GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. Eimer 1463 EF and lustrous. Great Exhibition 1851 45mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore. Obverse: THERE ARE 2244 IRON GIRDERS, 3300 COLUMNS, 202 MILES OF SASH BARS AND 900,000 SUP. Ft of GLASS , interior legend in 16 lines reads: THE MATERIALS ARE IRON AND GLASS. IT IS IN SHAPE A PARALLELOGRAM, 1848 Ft. LONG BY 408 Ft. BROAD AND 66 Ft. HIGH. IT IS CROSSED MIDWAY BY A TRANSEPT 108 Ft. HIGH; ON THE NORTH SIDE IS AN ADDITION, OF 936 Ft. IN LENGTH BY 48Ft.IN BREADTH, TOTAL AREA OF SPACE 855,360 CUBIC Ft. OR NEARLY 21 ACRES, ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000, NEF. William ShakespeareTercentenary of his Birth 1864 44mm diameter in White Metal by Davis, Obverse: Bust of Shakespeare left WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BORN 23 APRIL 1564. DIED 23 APRIL 1616. Reverse: A row of houses THE HOUSE IN WHICH SHAKESPEARE WAS BORN STRATFORD - UPON - AVON in Exergue: PURCHASED BY THE FATHER OF THE POET IN 1574 (WITH EXTENSIVE GROUNDS) FOR L.40. BECAME NATIONAL PROPERTY FOR L.3000 RAISED BY SUBSCRIPTION SEP.16.1847 VF with some light pitting to the edge. Compton Pilgrims Benefit Society 20th Century medals in White Metal (2) GVF both holed above the crown. Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 32mm diameter in bronze by J.Moore Obverse: Bust left, diademed and veiled IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OG H.G.M QUEEN VICTORIA 1837-1887. Reverse: VICTORIA E.I BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED JUNE 20.37. CROPWNED JUNE 28. 38. MARRIED FEB 10. 40. JUBILEE 1887 within a wreath displaying colonial shields, EF. Opening of the Royal Exchange 1844 28mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Eimer 1392, Obverse: Bust left diademed ROYAL EXCHANGE OPENED BY H:M: QUEEN VICTORIA OCT: 28 1844. Reverse: Three shields upon a wreath, grasshopper above FIRTS STONE LAID BY THE H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT JANy 17 1842, VF
19th Century (11) covering the period 1842 to 1897 a wide range of subjects covered including The Great Exhibition 1851, RoyalNaval Exhibition 1891, Opening of the Royal Exchange 1842, Golden Jubilee 1887 and Diamond Jubilee 1897 types, many in white metal, in mixed grades to EF
Great Exhibition Medals (2) Great Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal 77mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon/L.C.Wyon, Eimer 1456, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined Victoria laureate, trident behind, two dolphins below, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REG: F:D. ALBERTUS PRINCEPS CONJUX MDCCCLI. Reverse: Britannia seated, right, confers a wreath upon the head of Industria, kneeling, Africa, America, Asia and Europe in attendance, to right, bust of Flaxman on a socle, DISOCIATTA LOCIS CONCORDI PACE LIGAVIT, In Exergue: Leonard C.Wyon Des. & Sc: royal mint Edge :PRIZE MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION. COVENTRY RIBBONS COMMITTEE. CLASS XIII, EF with some edge nicks:: along with Great Exhibition 1851 Eimer 1462 79mm diameter in White Metal Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert, Left within a wreath, Reverse: View of the building THE BUILDING FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION IN LONDON 1851 Exergue: PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT. DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ. F.L.S. ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSOM, & CO. DIMENSIONS - LENGTH 1848 FEET, WIDTH 456 FEET, HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 106 FEET. GLAZED SURFACE 900 000 FEET, OCCUPIES 18 ACRES OF GROUND AU/GEF and lustrous
Great Exhibition 1851 Lambeth - London 38mm diameter in copper Obverse Floral pattern LAMBETH LONDON 1851, Reverse similar to Turkey Medallic Coinage 20 Kurush AH1255, 22.25 grammes, similar to X#10 where an 1862 piece is described as a Manufacturer's Salesman's example EF with some tone spots, Rare, we note a better grade example recently realised £900 on an internet website
Great Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal 77mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon/L.C.Wyon Obverse: Busts left, conjoined Victoria laureate, trident behind, two dolphins below, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REG: F:D. ALBERTUS PRINCEPS CONJUX MDCCCLI. Reverse: Britannia seated, right, confers a wreath upon the head of Industria, kneeling, Africa, America, Asia and Europe in attendance. To right, bust of Flaxman on a socle. DISOCIATTA LOCIS CONCORDI PACE LIGAVIT. Edge : PRIZA MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION DAVID BIRRELL CLASS XIV., EF lightly cleaned with some hairline scratches
In White Metal a small group (4) The International Exhibition 1862 65mm diameter by Ottley, Birmingham, Obverse Bust left HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA Reverse a side view of the building, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION IN THE 25th YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA. OPENED 1st MAY 1862 DESIGNED BY CAPTAIN FOWKER.E. ERECTED BY MESSrs KELK AND LUCAS EF, The Houses of Parliament undated c.1847 44mm diameter, Obverse: View of the Houses of Parliament THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT LONDON C.BARRY ESQ. ARCHITECT, Reverse: Interior of the House of Lords, INTERIOR OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS EF, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 35mm diameter, unsigned, Obverse Bust left Crowned and Veiled, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, 1897 below, Reverse Shields of England, Scotland and Ireland Crowned IN COMMEMORATION OF THE SIXTIETH YEAR OF HER MAJESTYS REIGN, EF, Naval and Military Exhibition 1901 38mm diameter Eimer 1858 unsigned, Obverse: Vignette containing busts of Edward VII and Alexandra. NAVAL & MILITAREY EXHIBITION Exergue CRYSTAL PALACE 1901. Reverse: Vignette containing the conjoined busts of Victoria and Albert, below, Great Exhibition Building . JUBILEE OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION HYDE PARK SYDENHAM 1851. 1901 EF in the packet of issue
Great Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter in white metal Eimer 1461var. Obverse Bust left within a wreath HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT, Reverse: View of the Exhibition Building THE CRYSTAL PALACE FOR THE GRETA EXHIBITION OF AKLL NATIONS IN HYDE PARK LONDON OPENED BY H.M.G MAJESTY VICTORIA MAY 1ST 1851 Exergue: PROPOSED BY H.R.H.PRINCE ALBERT, DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ.F.L.S.ERECTED BY FOX,HENDERSON,& CO. -DIMENSIONS- LENGTH 1848 FEET. WIDTH 456 FEET, HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET, GLAZED SURFACE 900,000 SUP FEETOCCUPIES 18ACRES OF GROUND, ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000 EF, Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations , New York 1853 74mm diameter in white metal, Obverse: View of Crystal Palace, Reverse Four allegorical female figures representing attributes of industry EF
VictoriaRoyal Exchange 1844 43mm diameter in White metal EF, Great Exhibition 1851 in white metal 38mm diameter NEF as part of a group of medals and Tokens (46) these mostly 19th and 20th Century in mixed grades
Medals a varied group (6) The Great Exhibition 1851 Exhibitors Medal Obverse Bust of Prince Albert, Reverse EXHIBITOR around a globe, 44mm diameter in bronze , by W.Wyon, surrounded by a wreath VF, Houses of Parliament opened 1847 43mm diameter in White Metal by J.Davis. Obverse conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Reverse a view of the houses of Parliament EF, South Eastern Railway/Golden Jubilee 1886/7 oval 31mm x 37mm in bronze by Pinches, presented to a shareholder, Obverse Crowned and Veiled bust of Victoria, Reverse Crest and supporters, Oval containing bust of E.W.Watkin Chairman, the name erased on the reverse otherwise NEF, New Zealand modern fantasy Crown UNC, GB Victoria Three Graces 1879 modern fantasy Silver Crown, UNC, Una and the Lion a modern fantasy in gold plated cupro-nickel by Windsor Mint UNC, along with 'To Hanover' gaming token 1837 EF
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