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
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