Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 57mm diameter in silver by L.Durbin, Reverse: the Hybrid-Tea 'Silver Jubilee Rose' Eimer 2136 UNC toned, in the box of issue with certificate, the box inscribed 'In Commemoration of the Queen's Award For Export Achievement to LondonAmerican Finance Corporation Limited, The box interior with inscription plate: PRESENTED TO THE RIGHT HON. LORD ARMSTRONG OF SANDERSTEAD PC GCB MVO. Lord Armstrong (William Armstrong, Baron Armstrong of Sanderstead). Armstrong was private secretary to the Secretary of the War Cabinet Sir Edward Bridges from 1943 to 1945. Between 1949 and 1953 he was principal private secretary to three successive Chancellors of the Exchequer: Sir Stafford Cripps, Hugh Gaitskell and R.A.Butler. In 1962 he became Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, and in 1968 he became Head of the Home Civil Service. Due to his influence in Edward Heath's government he was dubbed 'The Deputy Prime Minister'. This along with a small and varied group (6) Hungary 200 Forint 1976 300th Anniversary of the Birth of Ferencz Rakoczi II Silver Proof nFDC colourfully toned, in the box of issue, Poland 200 Zlotych 1976 Olympic Games Y#86 UNC in a slide case, Russia One Rouble (2) 1977 Moscow Olympics Prooflike Y#144 Prooflike UNC in a slide case, 1977 60th Anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution Y#143.1 Lustrous UNC, Medals (2) Philippines - Imelda Marcos/Cultural Centre of the Philippines78mm diameter in gold-plated bronze, UNC in a wooden box, Medal - 65mm diameter in base metal World Hunger Fund Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi 5-time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee EF with some surface deposit
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, 9.75 grammes, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, GVF, along with Prize medals in silver (11) mostly sports-related, a number of sports covered, includes cricket, golf, cross-country, some with coloured enamel, some dated, dates ranging from 1907-1938, in mixed grades, most with suspension loops, with an additional square apothecaries weight inscribed Zy Good Fine
Prize Medals (6) Athletics a group of six medals all awarded to J.M Crawford, comprising Edinburgh University Athletic Club 44mm diameter in bronze (3) 1883 for One Mile Race (open) Second Prize 7th April 1883, 1884 880 Yards Flat Race Handicap Winner, and 1884 2 Mile Flat Race Handicap Winner, and Scottish Amateur Athletic Association (3) 61mm diameter in bronze (3) Championship Meeting 1884 One Mile Flat Race Winner, Championship Meeting 1885 One Mile Flat Race Winner, and Championship Meeting 1886 Half Mile Flat Race Winner, GVF to EF an interesting group
George Frederick Handel - Centenary of His Death 1859, 51mm diameter in copper by W.J. Taylor, Obverse: Draped Bust of George Frederick Handel wearing cap left, GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL, Reverse: CENTENARY COMMEMORATION CRYSTAL PALACE MDCCCLIX, Awarded to W. THEOBALD, Performer, BHM 2656, Eimer 1527, 71.28 grammes, GVF with some contact marks, Crystal Palace Handel Festival 1857 42mm diameter in copper Awarded to E. MOSS Performer, BHM 597, 35.99 grammes, GVF with traces of light smoothing in the fields, along with Prize medal 61mm diameter in bronze, by Elkington, EXHIBITION OF APPLIANCES FOR THE ECONOMY OF LABOUR . MANCHESTER . Awarded to J.D.Ashworth - Consolidated Emery Wheels 1875, 108.60 grammes, NEF, come in contemporary case
Prize Medal Sand & District Floral & Horticultural Society 52mm diameter in bronze Reverse: View of Sandye Place, awarded to J.E.Garner 3rd Prize Class 226 August 1922 NEF, along with Royal National Rose Society Medal 41mm diameter in brass EF, Prize medal 38mm in bronze Reverse: PRESENTED BY THE ICHTHEMIC GUARD Co. IPSWICH, EF boxed, and Beass Medal 32mm Botanical Gardens Sheffield NVF
Prize Medals (3) Harper Adams Agricultural College, Newport, Salop, 1940-1941 (2) by Vaughton, Birmingham, each 33mm diameter in 9 carat gold, 13.56 grammes and 13.49 grammes respectively, awarded to Percy A. Ball - White Leghorn's stock for laying the most eggs in a year, and Prize medal in Silver 51mm diameter Reverse: Chicken right, National Egg Laying Test 1937-1938 awarded to Percy Ball (Winter Score 215) GVF with some edge nicks
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 30mm diameter in Silver by C.Emptmeyer. Awarded to Members of the Royal Household, Senior Officials and Government Ministers, Obverse: Jubilee style bust left, VICTORIA D.G.REGINA ET IMPERATRIX F.D. Reverse: 8 line crowned inscription within a wreath IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 60TH YEAROF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 20 JUNE 1897, all within a wreath, with suspension and ribbon, unnamed, VF with some contact ,marks and an edge bruise, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in White Metal, by Spink & Son Ltd. Obverse Bust left Crowned, veiled, laureate and draped TO COMMEMORATE THE 60th YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'SREIGN, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS , Reverse: Imperial Crown above VRI cypher within open wreath, view of sea with lighthouse to left and ships to right GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Above: Shields inscribed with the names of the five continents linked by two chains within which LOVE PEACE AND UNION. In Exergue : Four Shields, with terrestrial globe with riband inscribed BRITONS REJOICE, GVF with some surface marks, holed for suspension, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 in bronze with square with sepia picture of Queen Victoria in the centre, BORN 1819 CROWNED 1838 MARRIED 1840 JUBILEE 1887 around, reverse inscribed with the words of the national Anthem, VF, and a prize medal 1905 Football League Daymen HMS Crescent Cape of Good Hope 1905 awarded to A.C. Shepherd Lg. Sgt. Inside Right VF with suspension loop
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
Harrow School - The Shakespeare Prize - 44mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon, Obverse: Bust of Shakespeare ¾ left, ear-ringed, like the Chandos portrait, HOW NOBLE IN REASON ! HOW INFINITE IN FACULTY ! (adapted from Hamlet), Reverse: Legend in 10 lines: CHARLES J. FOX RUSSELL TO THE BOYS OF HARROW SCHOOL THAT SHAKESPEARE MAY BE TO THEM FOR DELIGHT ORNAMENT AND ABILITY 1870, 50.99 grammes, VF, along with Charles Dickens Uniface 40mm unsigned brass medal GVF
Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer 1981 Birmingham Mint 39mm diameter in silver Obverse: CD within a wreath, Reverse: St. Paul's cathedral 29th July 1981 above. Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificate, City of Lincoln Arts and Crafts Exhibition 51mm diameter in bronze awarded to M.C.Sharpley 1930 for modelling, UNC, boxed, Royal Exchange Opened 1844 51mm diameter in white metal by Allen & Moore BHM 2174 EF, France - Paris Exposition 1878, 51mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: bust left, Reverse: Palace de Trocadero EF, Calendar Medal 2001 William Shakespeare 75mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint toned UNC, Dog Show Prize medal 45mm diameter in bronze, undated, unawarded GEF, Coronation of George V 1911 Portsmouth 38mm diameter in bronze A/UNC, R.M.S Mauretania 33mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: View of the ship, Exergue: Built on Merseyside 1937-1937 GEF holed for suspension
Staffordshire Agricultural Society Prize medal in silver, by Ottley, Birmingham, 47mm diameter, awarded to John Bailey 'For The Best Sample of Cheese in any Class' 1886, Reverse: A farmyard scene, GEF white toned, in a lunette-style case, silver coloured, not hallmarked with suspension loop at the top, in a fitted case
City of Bradford Technical College Silver Prize medal 1904 69mm x 40mm elliptical shaped with a point at each end, incuse design, awarded to Stanley Brown for Dress Good Designing in Department of Textile Industries Nov. 29th 1904 by Fattorini & Sons, Bradford, 64.17 grammes, EF in the fitted case of issue
City and Guilds Medal 51mm diameter in silver awarded to Alice Wright for ladies and children's tailoring 1st Prize 1935, Reverse: Ordinary Technological Examination, UNC in the black box of issue with certificate
France - Prize Medal awarded to Mme. Durand , Sage Femme a poix, 1881, Edward Jenner 41mm diameter in silver, by Hamel & Lecomte Obverse: Bust Three-quarters facing, on a plinth dated 1749, between two palm leaves, EDWARD JENNER, Reverse: COMITE . CENTRALE . DE . VACCINE . DU . DEPARTEMENT . DU . NORD, Edge: ARGENT, 20.03 grammes, VF
Science and Art Prize Medal 1856 53mm copper Obverse: VictoriaYoung Head VICTORIA BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN MDCCCLVI, Reverse: NATIONAL MEDAL FOR SVCCESS IN ART AWARDED BY THE SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT, edge: ALFRED JONES, SUBJECT 23rd 1894, 87.33 grammes, NEF cleaned, in the box of issue
Joseph Chamberlain, Visit to South Africa 1903 39mm diameter in bronze by J.A. Restall, Obverse: Bust right JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, Reverse: Shield with supporters, the shield inscribed TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF THE RT. HON. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN TO SOUTH AFRICA, BHM 3889, Fine with some scratches, The Bell Medal Prize Medal for Miniature Rifle Clubs 39mm diameter in bronze EF, Ecclesiastical medal, 51mm diameter in bronze, O. SACREUM CONVIVIUM IN QUO XTOS SUMITOR in Gothic script, Reverse: CONFRATERNITY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT, EF, Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (Priest, Social Critic and Theologian) 50mm diameter in bronze Obverse bust half left, a modern issue with retro date 1466 and 1536 below the bust, GV in right field, Reverse: a hand with pencil NON EST CONSTANTIA SEMPER EADEM LOQVI, SED SEMPER EODEM PERTENDERE UNC, boxed
Prize medal, awarded to Sgt. J. Knight. 58th Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery, Tug-Of-War, Royal Artillery badge on the reverse, 32mm diameter not hallmarked, with suspension loop at the top, Good Fine with an edge bruise, comes with handwritten researched note stating 'Flight Seargent (sic) J. Knights L.L.625-C 514 Squadron based at Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, killed 24th March 1944 on return from raid on Berlin. Mission consisted of 577 Lancasters, 216 Halifaxes and 18 Mosquitos. 44 Lancasters were lost in the raid. One of the crew members, Ron McAllister survived as a prisoner of war.
Russia - Catherine II 1783 35mm diameter, Klippe. Prize Medal in silver Russia Academy of Sciences, Obverse: Radiant cypher of Catherine II within a laurel wreath, in a central circle, CKAЯ POC CIͶCKAЯ AKAДEMIЯ, Reverse: A globe atop books with owl on globe, caduceus and lyre flanking, on a tablet inscribed ORT ЯБPЯ 1783 LOДA, 17.90 grammes, Diakov 199.6, GVF with grey tone and some light surface marks
France - LondonInternational Exhibition of Decorative Arts and Industry 1871 a French Prize Medal 50mm diameter in silver by Gayrard, Obverse: A female figure seated left, holding branch and wreath, REPUBLIQUE FRANCAIS, Exergue: LIBERTÉ, EGALITÉ, FRATERNITÉ, Reverse: MINISTÈRE DE L'AGRICULTURE ET DU COMMERCE, and 6-line inscription within wreath EXPOSITION / INTERNATIONALE / DES BEAUX . ARTS / ET DE L'INDUSTRIE / A LONDRES / EN 1871., 65.13 grammes, stamped ARGENT on the edge, UNC or very near so and attractively toned
Prize Medal - Liverpool Philatelic Society Presidents Prize April 1921 inscribed W.WOODBRIDGE GREAT BRITAIN LINE ENGRAVED, 39mm diameter in silver, hallmarked, EF
Prize Medals (6) 'Awarded For Reciting' a shield on a patterned background 11.85 grammes, in silver NVF, Liverpool Institute Bronze Medal 45mm diameter awarded to J.T. Scattergood 1907 for 2nd Time handicap GEF in the fitted case of issue, Cycling Medal 26mm diameter in bronze, undated and unawarded EF, Cycling Medal 26mm, undated and unawarded EF, both different and each with a suspension loop, Liederman Physical Culture School 31mm in bronze with scalloped edge A/UNC, The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing - Stage Branch, awarded to G.Donovan 5.3.49 VF with suspension loop
Medals (6) Commemorative Medals (5) Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 32mm diameter in silver EF toned, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 32mm diameter in bronze Reverse: Four Generations of the BritishRoyal Family Good Fine, City of Birmingham Celebration of Peace Medal 1919 35mm diameter in bronze, pierced for suspension, Fine, George VSilver Jubilee 1935 38mm diameter in bronze VF pierced for suspension, Edward VIII Coronation 35mm diameter in bronze Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION EDWARD VIII 1937 Royal Arms and supporters above, wreath below, VF in a brooch mount, Prize medal 45mm diameter in bronze for Amateur Gardening, Reverse: PRESENTED BY AMATEUR GARDENING FOR MERIT IN HORTICULTURE VF
Medals (8) Reform Bill 1832 45mm diameter in bronze by D.Gibson, Obverse: Britannia standing facing holding an inscribed scroll, British lion to left, crown in rays above, Reverse: Inscription within open wreath, arch above REFORM/ IN THE REPRESENTATION/ OF THE PEOPLE/ IN THE / COMMONS. HOUSE . OF / PARLIAMENT 1832, BHM 1584 GVF, Prize Medal 1880 39mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Young Head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: AWARDED BY THE SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT FOR PROFICIENCY IN SCIENCE, Edge: WILLIAM CROSS METALLURGY 1880 EF, Capture of Badajoz 1812 40mm diameter in white metal by R.Webb/G.Mills Obverse: Bust facing uniformed LIEUT. GEN. SIR. G.PICTON Reverse: Picton plants the British standard on a parapet, Eimer 1021 Fine with some surface marks, Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Busts left crowned, in Coronation robes, Reverse: An angel and Britannia with hands clasped across a Royal Arms upon a globe, Crowned Royal cypher above NEF, Lusitania Medals (2) 1915 both around EF, France - Louis Van Beethoven 1827 50mm diameter in bronze by E. Gatteaux Obverse: Bust left LOUIS VAN BEETHOVEN, Reverse: A lyre NE LE 17 DECMB 1770 A BONN, MORT LE 26 MARS 1827, VF lightly cleaned and retoned, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1896 Unveiling of the Memorial in Vienna, 56mm diameter in bronze by A.Scharff, Obverse: Bust right 1756-1791, Reverse: Cherubs, one playing a violin, three others scattering roses, EF with some small dark spots
Prize medals (3) Hindley & District Agricultural Society 1923, 29mm diameter in silver, hallmarked, Reverse: WON BY J.W. & G. SMITH, EF boxed, School Medals (2) Halifax Recreative Evening Classes, Awarded For Regular and Punctual Attendance 32mm diameter in silver, hallmarked 1938, NEF with suspension loop at the top, Edinburgh School Board 1902 Reverse: inscribed 'Awarded to Daisy Coutts Bruntsfield School Leaving Certificate 1902 EF boxed
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
Edward VIII (as Prince of Wales) Visit to Argentina 1925 31mm diameter in silvered bronze, by Gottuzo & Piana, Giordano CM106b, Reverse: THE BRITISH SOCIETY IN THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC 1925, TO/COMMEMORATE/THE VISIT OF/H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES/TO THE/ ARGENTINE REPUBLIC/ AUGUST 1925 EF with loop mount as issued, World War IVictory Medals (3), the first awarded to 8612 Pte. C. Chandler A.S.C, Lustrous UNC, the second awarded to 137546 Pte. E. J. Fairweather R.A.M.C, EF, the third awarded to 8264 Pte. T. Dougal Ir. Gds. NEF with uneven toning, Coronation of George VI 32mm diameter in aluminium EF, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 38mm diameter in base metal VF, Prize Medals (2) Army Rifle Association - British Armies In France - For Skill With The Rifle, Rhine Army Rifle Meeting 1919, unawarded VF, Attendance Medal 1910 awarded by London County Council to E.Moody For Punctual Attendance, Queen Victoria - The Longest Reign 1897, Uniface with Bust Veiled left and INDIA, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA and CANADA surrounding, White metal, VF, GB Halfcrown 1942 enamelled in three colours fair workmanship, in a silver mount, Fantasy Crown 1836 Obverse: William IV, Reverse Shield draped and crowned, Retro series by INA Lustrous UNC, Cap Badge RMIB (RoyalMasonic Institute for Boys) GVF, Germany - Export Messe Hannover 1947 Medal in base metal EF, medal ribbons (green) with bars attached for long service, two ribbons, one with five bars dated 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960 the 1956 with a red enamelled 15, the second with 1961 and 1966 bars, the 1961 bar with a red enamelled 20, the 1966 bar with a red enamelled star, along with a coin mount (round) for a 35mm diameter coin ,and a pin mount with 8 claws, would hold a 32mm diameter coin, both in good second-hand condition
Prize medal Cambridge University undated (1927) 51mm diameter in silver Obverse Crest of Arms, UNIVERSITAS CANTABRIGIENSIS, Reverse CREBER UTRAQUE MANU, edge : M.N. GARRUS SABRE TRIALS. 1927. 52.70 grammes, hallmarked, NEF boxed, Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, 34mm diameter, not hallmarked, presumed silver, undated, inscribed on the reverse: THE JUBILEE 1895, W.T. WILSON F.R.C.V.S. PROF OF VET SURGERY, 22.71 grammes, EF toned, boxed
Prize medal - North of England Baker's Exhibition 32mm diameter in silver, hallmarked, Reverse: CLASS 36 1922 N.STONES in three lines, 16.09 grammes, NEF in a Fattorini & Sons box
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ZanzibarSailing Club Prize Medal 1905 awarded to Sumbaridi 32mm diameter in silver VF holed, Haymarket Theatre 1778 Second Call Token, uniface Near Fine, as part of a group of Medals and Tokens (138) includes Jubilee and Coronation Medals (not Royal Mint types), a Charles I Rose Farthing, Denmark 5 Kroner 1964 Prooflike UNC, Birmingham Mint Medals (2), a copy of a Five Pounds 1839 in pewter?, a Widows Mite, a wide ranging and interesting mix, in mixed circulated grades
Medals an interesting and wide-ranging group, Medals (14) Death of Charles I 1649 50mm diameter in bronze by J. and N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped CAROL. D.G. M.B.F.ET. H.REX. & GLOR . MEM. reverse: A hand issuing from Heaven holds a celestial crown, below; sheep in a landscape, VITVT EX. ME. FORTVNAM . EX . ALIJS. Eimer 162 Near VF, Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM THE FOURTH COWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust right diademed, ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSOIRT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831. Eimer 1251, BHM 1475 GVF with some verdigris spots, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Conjoined busts left, crowned and in Coronation robes, CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABTH, Reverse: Britannia standing facing in an arch holding a flag and holding aloft a crown, NEF, William III Dassier Medal a later replica 41mm diameter in bronze GVF, Bridge of Dunkeld Built 1808 50mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: View of a bridge BRIDGE OF DUNKELD Exergue: LEGTH 685 Ft. BREADTH 27 AND CENTRE ARCH IS 90 FEET. Reverse: BUILT BY THE MOST NOBLE IOHN DUKE OF ATHOLL EXPENCE ABOVE L30.000 FOUNDED 24th JUNE1805 AND OPENED THE 7th NOVr 1808 in 8 lines, Eimer 987, BHM 639, Good Fine with some pitting, France Art Medal 1899 (issued 1900) Juno and Psyche 47mm diameter in silver by F. Levillain, Obverse: A robed figure of Juno holding the severed head of Argus, dripping blood, peacock at right. Reverse: Naked female representing Psyche seated under a tree at the entrance to the underworld, head in her hands. the dog Cerberus to right, barking, stamped 271 ARGENT on edge GVF, Belgium Prize Medal 1881 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Belgium - International Singing Competition, Obverse: Ghent virgin facing seated, crowned, with lion to her right and holding a flag with inscription S.P.Q.G, left arm resting on a shield, to her left, books, a globe and a laurel wreath, behind, a fence, the Ghent Towers with chimneys to right, Exergue: LAMAIRE, Reverse: SOCIÉTÉ ROYALE DES MÉLOMANES within a wreath, CONCOURS / INTERNATIONAL / DE / CHANT D' ENSEMBLE / ----- / GAND / 4 SEPTEMBRE / 1881 in 7 lines, LEMAIRE below, A/INCAll the participating groups were allowed to receive a city token, such as this one. Austria - Death of Maria Ludovica 1816, 43mm diameter in bronze by Luigi Manfredini Obverse: Bust left veiled MARAI. LVD . AVSTR . IMP . LONGOB . ET . VENET . REG . , below: VXORT. AD LARES REDVCI FRANCISCVS in two lines, Reverse: ITIS AVGVSTA MEDIOLANI MDCCCXVI, NEF with some spots, Prize Medals (2) Warwickshire Agricultural Society Honorary Medals 52mm diameter Farmyard Animals/Gardening implements within a wreath one pierced, the other holed in the edge, both VF, Guildhall Medals (3) Empire Day 1929 and 1931, Guildhall Reception Committee stamped Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd 112 Regent St. and a pin badge stamped Reinemer & Spiegel Wein VII/2 VF
LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society 1839 38mm diameter in bronze, by R.C. Oldfield Ltd, Edge: FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE AT NORTHWICH 13th OCT 1913 UNC boxed, and Prize Medal British Federation of B.M.& G , the reverse inscribed BOLTON B.M.G. CLUB WNRS BAND CONTEST A. 1938 G.WELSH EF boxed
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
Medals (5) Expedition to Vigo Bay 1702 Obverse: Bust left crowned ANNA . DEI. GRA. MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB: REGINA Reverse: Ships burning within a harbour CAPTA . ET . INCENSA. GAL : RT . HISP : CLASSE, Exergue AG. VIGVM XII OCT MDCCII, Eimer 395, VG, British Empire Exhibition 1924 36mm diameter in silver by J.Langford Jones, Obverse: Moneta seated, in the process of striking a coin, BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Forecourt and facade of the Royal Mint THE ROYAL MINT LONDON, 30.69 grammes, NEF Vatican - Pope Pius VI Return from Vienna 1782 47mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: Bust right PIO . SEXTO . BRASCHIO PONT . MAX .VINDOBON . RED, Reverse: Pope seated on a throne CIVI * ET * PRINC* OPT * ORDO *PATRIC * CAESEN * In Exergue: MDCCXXCII, 40.57 grammes, NEF, Prize Medals in silver (2) Oxford University Boat Club undated,. 51mm diameter in silver NEF and lustrous with some contact marks, Agricultural Prize Medal undated and unawarded 50mm diameter in silver by J. Lagrange
Prize Medal (unawarded) CalcuttaInternational Exhibition 1883-4 51mm diameter in silver Obverse Gothic style head of Queen Victoria CALCUTTA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1883-4 Reverse AWARDED TO within a wreath A/UNC lustrous the obverse with prooflike fields
Prize Medals (12) Rochdale Agricultural Show 1904 Best Heavy Horse in Show 45mm diameter in silver A/UNC boxed, the box stained, Royal Tournament 1924 Tug of War 130 Stone, Royal Navy R.N.B. Portsmouth A.B. T. Maguire 32mm diameter in silver EF boxed, Bedfordshire Education Committee (unawarded) with 1909 clasp, by Vaughton, Birmingham, EF boxed, Football medal with Maizena Sports 1957 inscribed on the reverse, EF boxed, The Smallholder Championship Medallion (2) each 45mm diameter in lacquered bronze UNC boxed, The Royal Horticultural Society Sir Joseph Banks Medal (2) 38mm diameter in bronze, the first awarded to Mr.J.Hoade Enfield Highway Co-Operative Hort. Soc 1955, the second awarded by Belling Lee Sports and Social Club Horticultural Sec. to Mr J. Hoade 1956 both A/UNC boxed, Athletics (3) in base metal, Lowfield Relay 1st Team 1953, EF, in a blue E II R Coronation box, Sprint 1 Lap 2nd 1955, EF boxed, 100 Yds. 1954 3rd EF boxed, and Hockey 1st P.V.R Hockey Cup 1908-9 37mm diameter in bronze VF
Medals and badges (19) a wide variety includes Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 51mm diameter in white metal by Spink BHM 3517 VF, Lusitania Medal 1915 EF boxed, Prize medal (unawarded) 45mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: DILIGENTIA VINCIT OMNIA, Reverse: BOLTON WESLEY CIRCUIT SUNDAY SCHOOL COUNCIL S.S. FESTIVAL 1919 EF, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 38mm diameter in bronze Reverse: Britannia stands facing, holding trident, EF, USA (2) Vietnam Service 32mm diameter EF, Statue of Liberty 100th Anniversary 38mm in bronze UNC, Miniature Medals (2) General Service Medal Elizabeth II with Cyprus clasp NEF, George VICoronation medal 1937, in a red box labelled P.C. 875 Boardman, Badges (3) Civil Defence Corps, W.V.S Civil Defence, and Women's Land Army, in mixed grades
Army of India Medal, reverse short hyphen type, officially impressed naming, with Bhurtpoor clasp, awarded to Ensign T.G. Dundas 15th N.I. EF with some hairlines and some rub to the portrait. Thomas Graham Dundas arrived in Calcutta on October 4th 1825, and was entitled to Bhurtpoor prize money of 2381 Rupees (£238 sterling) which he did not claim in India. Comes with copy of India Office Library and Records stating record of service, date of commission of rank as Ensign 13th May 1825, and Lieutenant 19th Oct.1836, also List of services - Posted as Ensign to 15th N.I. 1825. Siege and Capture of Bhurtpore, Ensign 15th N.I. (India Medal). Transferred as Lieutenant to 4th Extra Regiment (became 72nd N.I) from 19th Oct.1826, after his marriage in 1832 to Margaret Maria Louisa, 3rd daughter of Edward Swift Broughton. After a period of furlough, from 10th September 1833, he failed to report for his return and subsequently resigned his commission on 3rd Feb. 1835.
Medals and badges an eclectic mix, National War Savings Committee badge with swastika, red and black enamel, VF, with letter from the Imperial War Museum, 14th September 2004, SAS pin badge with dark and light blue enamel EF boxed, Orders and Medals Research Society pin badge GVF, 'Defence Begins At Home' pin badge, VF, National Small-Bore Rifle Association (2) the first in bronze named 'News of the World A.C.F. 1969-70' EF boxed, the second shield-shaped with light and dark blue enamel GV F, A.S.L.E. & F. 30 Years lapel badge VF, Institute of Civil Defence Founded 1938 50mm diameter in bronze with blue enamel, 'awarded for services rendered' by Kenworthy's Ltd. NEF boxed, Germany - Membership badge for the Association of German culture abroad 70mm diameter in bronze EF boxed, Submarine Holland I medal in lead, 'To Commemorate John Philip Holland' UNC in a slide case, Cap BadgeCanada Corps, Canadian General List, GVF, Miniature lapel badges (4) Navy League Sea Cadet Corps, Royal Air Force, Auxiliary Territorial Service, Royal Naval Association these VF to NEF, Prize Medal ' South West District 1983 Section Competition Winners EF, Attendance Star Dorset County Council Education Committee, with 'Perfect Attendance 1914-15 clasp EF, Bronze Medal uniface 45mm diameter with R.W.A and dragon rampant, matt finish, EF boxed, Spoons (2) the first in silver Army Cadet Force hallmarked and boxed, the second not hallmarked, inscribed 'Junior Inter Service XL Match 1969' boxed
Medals in Bronze (4) Cambridge University undated (2) 51mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: Winged foot within a wreath, the first GVF with some Verdigris, the second NEF, City and Guilds Ordinary Technical Examination, 51mm diameter by E.D. Jackman, awarded to Samuel Sant, Pottery & Porcelain Fifth Prize NEF, London To Brighton Relay Race, organised by the 'News of the World' 44mm diameter in bronze ,Reverse: Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament with inset of Brighton Aquarium, VF
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
Prize Medals (3) 1902 Dunlop Agricultural Society 48mm diameter in silver, unnamed , presented by J.Cameron & Son, Kilmarnock, for best Ayrshire Bull, 44.07 grammes of sterling silver, GVF, 1909 Obverse: A shire horse Reverse: Presented by W.Montgomery, The Banks, Kirkcudbright, won by A.Pate Redpath 30th Sept. 1909 GVF, ArmyAthletics Association 38mm diameter in bronze - Boys Inter-Unit Zone Winner 1960 NEF
Department of Science and Art, Queen's Medal 1856 54mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon Obverse: VICTORIA BY THE GRACE OF GOD QVEEN MDCCCLVI, Reverse: LOCAL PRIZE FOR SVCCESS IN ART AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND ART, within a wreath, Eimer 1511, 77.95 grammes, EF
Commemorative Medals a mixed group (7) includes George V Silver Jubilee 1935 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, A/UNC boxed, George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937 Coronation 32mm diameter UNC in matt silver boxed, VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 36mm in bronze by Pinches NEF, Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm in bronze EF, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1937 45mm in bronze, Germany 1988 350th Anniversary of the Marien column 35mm diameter in .999 silver UNC boxed, and Prize Medals (21) includes City and Guilds Medal Eimer 1684 UNC in silver, boxed, awarded to Olive Vera Girt for Ladies and Children's Tailoring, holed and repaired on the edge UNC boxed, Daily Mirror Diamond Jubilee 1963 Chairman Cecil Harmsworth King 56mm in bronze, H.J.Bostock 1870-1956 40 Years Service - Lotus Ltd. 51mm in bronze by J.Pinches UNC, Achievements of Widnes Celebrations 1974 44mm diameter in silver EF, Galashiels Academy 39mm diameter UNC boxed, The Oliver Science Medal, awarded to George Oliver 1923, GEF boxed, Devon Bakers Exhibition 1935 awarded to J.Wildgoose 28mm in silver EF boxed, Leeds and District Master Bakers 38mm in silver awarded to J.Wildgoose Macaroon Goods 1937 UNC boxed, a 2-medal award set Proficiency in Holy Scripture, 51mm in silver by A.Wyon awarded to Mabel Williams 1911 and 51mm in bronze by A.Wyon awarded to Doris Williams 1911 along with others of a sporting and academic theme many of these EF or better and boxed
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 (8) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue VF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze Fine, cleaned, Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1733 the Official Royal Mint issue, Fine cleaned, Visit of Alexander II of Russia to London 1874 77mm diameter in bronze, Eimer 1634 by C.Wiener, Fine, cleaned, St. George's ChurchLeicester 1823 laying of the foundation stone, 64mm diameter in bronze, Fine, cleaned, Christopher Columbus 400th Anniversary of The Landing of Columbus 1892 76mm diameter in bronze, Fine, cleaned, Fine Arts Exhibition 1873 70mm diameter in lead by G.T.Morgan, Eimer 1622 Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert left, Reverse Facade of buildings including the Royal Albert Hall VF, Prize Medal 1920 Southern Counties Cross Country Championship - Orion Harriers, awarded to A.E.Blunden 35mm diameter in bronze EF
Ushaw College, University of Durham, Cardinal William Alanus (1532-1594) prize medal 1858 (2) by Carl Voigt, 67mm diameter the first in gilt bronze, the second in bronze, Obv: Bust of Cardinal Alanus facing slightly to the left, IN. MEM. TANTI. VIRI COLL. VSHAW HOC PRAEMIVM MERITI EXCVDI FEC. MDCCCLVIII, and signed C.F.VOIGHT. ROMAE. Rev: A group around the Virgin and child enthroned. (Forrer VI, 310) in Exergue: DA MIHI SEDIVMIVARVM AD SISTRICEM SAPIENT both in the brown cases of issue, the gilt bronze example A/UNC with IN CLASS. LITT.HUM. PRIMAS MERENTI IN COLLEGIO S. CUTHBERTI on the lid, the bronze example UNC cased with IN CLASS. LITT.HUM. BENE MERENTI IN COLLEGIO S. CUTHBERTI on the lid
Ushaw College, University of Durham, Cardinal William Alanus (1532-1594) prize medal 1858 by Carl Voigt, 67mm diameter in gilt bronze, Obv: Bust of Cardinal Alanus facing slightly to the left, IN. MEM. TANTI. VIRI COLL. VSHAW HOC PRAEMIVM MERITI EXCVDI FEC. MDCCCLVIII, and signed C.F.VOIGHT. ROMAE. Rev: A group around the Virgin and child enthroned. (Forrer VI, 310) in Exergue: DA MIHI SEDIVMIVARVM AD SISTRICEM SAPIENT AU/UNC in the brown case of issue with IN CLASS. LITT.HUM. PRIMAS MERENTI IN COLLEGIO S. CUTHBERTI on the lid
Prize Medals, Fantasies and Gaming counters a varied group includes Prize Medals (4) by Huguenin comprising Diablerets S.C. 27 Dec 1910 1st Prize 100 Aces, La Comete Diablerets S.C Jan. 1912 2nd Prize, and Leysin 1st Prize La Comete 4/1/12 each 30mm diameter in silver, and Diablerets S.C.30 Dec. 1910 2nd Prize 100 Aces 30mm diameter in bronze each with a bobsleigh type event depicted on the reverse EF and unusual, GB Fantasy Crowns 1706 EF and 1879 Shield Reverse, Plain edge by D.R.Golder, Gaming Counters (3) 1788 and 1797 Fine, in brass, holed, the third a Half Guinea size 1797 Near Fine, silvered, Austria 3 Keuzer 1676 made into a button Fine, India Copper Dump coinage 18mm diameter Falus/Paisa Fine, Indian Princely States Silver Quarter Rupee Fair with much of the detail worn
Of Masonic Interest - Caledonian Corkers Prize Medallion, Lodge 253 in 9 carat gold, and inscribed 'G.I.O.L.C.C Presented to Bro G Canning for services rendered 1899' on a 9 carat gold chain total weight 12.53 grammes, in very good condition, comes with a presentation box
Campaign Medals (8) World War I British War Medal to 36515 Pte. F.Bayford E.York Reg.World War II (7)1939-1945 Star (2), Atlantic Star (2), Africa Star and Italy Star, and War Medal 1939-1945 GVF to GEF with ribbons, East YorkshireRegiment cap badge, The King's Royal Rifle Corps cap badge, Germany Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2.Klasse (Non combatant), along with three unnamed prize medals (boxed), Safe driving medal 1946-1955, Punctual Attendance Medal 1908-1909 London County Council in white metal VF, George VSilver Jubilee Medal 1935 35mm diameter in brass showing the names of many Commonwealth countries GVF pierced for suspension, Edward VIII Coronation medal 38mm diameter in white metal NVF, pierced for suspension, and a small medalet bearing the portrait of Joan of arc VF
Prize Medals (2) Shire Horse Society 45mm diameter by Mappin & Webb, London, in silver, 48.09 grammes, EF toned, in the red box of issue, Worshipful Company of Musicians 55mm diameter in silver by C.B.Birch named to J.W.Martindale, Cassel Prize 1952, 95.3 grammes EF with some hairlines, boxed
Medals (6) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 25mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue VF, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 34mm diameter in base metal UNC boxed, Death of WinstonChurchill 1965 39mm diameter in silver Obverse: Bust facing, no legend, Reverse: THE RT. HON. SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL K.G., O.M., C.H. 1874-1965, with J.T & Co. stamp and silver hallmark below, Matt Finish UNC boxed, Welshpool and Llfair Light Railway 75th Anniversary 1803-1978 38mm diameter in base metal, UNC boxed, Prize Medals (2) World Dancing Championships 1922 in bronze NEF in box, the box with the lid detached, Heaton Junior Technical School 39mm diameter in base metal- 1944 Athletics - Senior 100 Yards Handicap awarded to K.F.Robson UNC boxed, A brass Sovereign weighing scale, Enamelled Shilling 1887 in five colours, fair workmanship, Two Pounds 1995 Peace Dove UNC (2) both in Second World WarCommemorative packs
Medals (29) Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Obv. Veiled Head of Victoria VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX ANNO JUBILAEI A.D.1887, Rev. Young head of Victoria VICTORIA REGINA REGNVM SVSCEPIT20 JVN 1837. 26mm diameter in silver by J.Carter NEF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues (9) Eimer 1817 VF to GEF some with attractive toning, Edward VII Coronation 1902 Halifax Regional issue 38mm diameter in silver NEF, Edward VII Coronation 1902 31mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues (8) Eimer 1871 VF to A/UNC many with attractive tone, one with some scratches, George V Coronation 1911 31mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues (2) Eimer 1922 both Good Fine, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues Eimer 2029 (3) NEF, EF and GEF, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 32mm diameter Obv. Bust crowned and draped, facing three-quarters right TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION EDWARD VIII 1937, Rev. NEW ZEALAND, INDIA AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA, CANADA and WEST INDIES each on a banner against a background of oak branches, leaves and acorns EF, Enterprise du Palais Des Nations 1933 70mm diameter in .900 silver by Huguenin Freres & Co. (Switzerland) Obverse: A scene of industry , a man levers a large block, date below, Rev. Palace of Nations building, Switzerland, EF. Prize Medals (2) Royal Horticultural Society 45mm diameter in silver, awarded by Watford Show Sept. 1945 to Mr.A.Scard, Horticulture GEF. The Smallholder Championship medal undated 35mm diameter in silver NVF. An ornate silver badge hallmarked and with makers mark JHL some wear, Fine
Sports Prize Medals (20) includes Wimbledon and District - South Wimbledon 1923/4/5 11.09 grammes in 9 carat gold, the remainder in silver, some with enamelling, covering a wide array of sports including Football, Bowls, Boxing, Shooting, Cycling and others dated 1905-1946, total weight of the silver items 189.6 grammes in mixed grades
Medals (55) includes 19 in silver many are prize medals, a varied selection in mixed grades to EF, also includes Edward Prince of Wales medal 1921 Visit to Bombay Good Fine
OBE and World War II group of six to 6208074 Sjt. E. Hawkes comprising 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army clasp, Italy Star, Defence medal, War Medal and Efficiency Medal Territorial (type Aa) mounted for wearing EF along with the accompanying respective miniatures VF to EF, with five additional ribbons, along with Athletics prize medals (2) Athletics Junior Championships 1935 Ashford County School in silver lustrous EF and Athletics 1934 Ashford County School in Bronze lustrous NEF/EF, and CheshireRegiment 6th Battalion Inter Platoon Long Carry Competition 1941 in bronze Good Fine
International Exhibition 1851 51mm diameter in white metal by Allen and Moore Eimer 1462 NEF and lustrous. International Exhibition 1862 36mm diameter in white metal by G.Dowler NEF and lustrous. WinstonChurchill a 5-piece Windsor Mint medallic set comprising Churchill - Great Leaders, Great Words Silver One Ounce, with 70mm diameter gold-plated copper medals (4) in a presentation folder. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya - London 1993 75th Anniversary UNC boxed. EnglandRugbyWorld Cup Winners 2003 38mm diameter in nickel-brass by the Royal Mint UNC boxed with certificate. The Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London undated 51mm diameter in Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 45mm diameter UNC in a Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth II 80th birthday 2006 Lenticular Medal 45mm diameter in Nickel-Brass with 3D portrait of the Queen by the Royal Mint UNC in the box of issue with certificate. Eiffel Tower Ascension to the First stage 1889 45mm diameter in copper GVF. George VICoronation 193732mm diameter in bronze GVF. Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation Medallion in brass, UNC boxed. Pope Paul VI Mission to the United NationsNew York October 4 1965 63mm diameter in bronze by Medallic Art Co. New York UNC boxed. Hawaii 50th State - The Aloha State 63mm diameter in bronze by the Medallic Art Co. New York. UNC boxed. Prize Medal 1905 - Awarded to Herbert G.Hogben for Proficiency in Science by the Board of Education 38mm diameter in bronze EF in a 'Board of Education - South Kensington' box. Millionaires CollectionEdward I Fantasy Double Leopard a modern fantasy in base metal UNC. Fantasy Crown 2012 Queen Elizabeth II with George and the Dragon Reverse, UNC. Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 in base metal UNC on the card of issue. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter Obverse with conjoined busts, Reverse a coat of arms, GEF. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 a regional issue - Byworth 38mm diameter in base metal. King George VI Coronation Medal 1937 38mm diameter in white metal EF. Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch 2015 UNC in 'Daily Mail' blister pack. Medals Crown-sized in base metal (6) Australia Bicentennial - Fleet Arrived 1788, William Wilberforce 150th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery UNC, Malta 20th Anniversary of Independence 1984 UNC, Pope John Paul II Visit to Britain 1982 UNC, Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson 1986 UNC, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 UNC, these all in slide cases. Replica Miniature Medals modern issues (2) Victoria Cross and Atlantic star, as issued. Silver plated Stamp book holder with Coronation 1937 on the front with conjoined busts of George VI and the Queen Mother, GVF. Cigarette Tin 1953 'Four Square Cigarettes', Badge ' Harold Sutcliffe MP Royston Division Conservative Association, Ingots (2) The Year of the Three Kings Gold Crown Set 206 of 499 ingot, and ingot inscribed ' Deutsche Reichbank 999/1000 gold' a fantasy issue weighing 28.8 grammes UNC
Medals in silver (9) Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969, 110.43 grammes, EF in the blue box of issue, General Election 1974 45mm diameter in silver by the Birmingham Mint Eimer 2131, 50.18 grammes, Lustrous UNC with some toning, boxed, Churchill-related (3) undated (1974) Centenary Trust medal Reverse: Churchill as a baby with his parents, Blenheim Palace behind, 38mm diameter 25.7 grammes Lustrous UNC, undated (1974) Centenary Trust medal Reverse Churchill giving the V-sign on VE-Day 34mm diameter, 17 grammes, Lustrous UNC, 1874-1965 Obv: Churchill almost facing, Reverse: V-sign with Lion and flags behind 40mm diameter, 32.54 grammes, Lustrous GEF, United NationsNuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty 1972 39mm diameter, 25.16 grammes Lustrous UNC, Opening of the Thames Barrier 1984 38mm diameter, 23 grammes, Prooflike UNC with some toning, Birmingham Education Committee Six Years attendance Medal, uninscribed, 44mm diameter, 42.5 grammes, NEF, Royal Academy of Music Prize Medal awarded to Patricia Warren for Pianoforte 1939 41mm diameter, 34.3 grammes, EF and lustrous with some scratches, along with France Token Chambre De Commerce Du Havre 1802 39mm diameter in silver 24.8 grammes VF
Medals and a few gaming counters (57) a mix of Coronation medal and prize medals, a few in silver, in mixed grades to UNC, along with a group of enamelled Sixpences (7) Elizabeth II issues each in 5 colours, good workmanship
Prize Medals (6) The Royal Highland Agriculture Society of Scotland - University of Glasgow Veterinary School - Veterinary Clinical Medicine to Pamela Severs 1956-1957 44mm diameter in silver, 45.30 grammes EF toned, in the box of issue, Hearts of Oak Juvenile Benefit Society 1887 Presented as a Token of Respect for Services to the Society 45mm diameter in silver, and weighing 52.12 grammes, EF with loop mount attached. The Nicholson Institute - Stornaway 38mm diameter medal for English and French awarded to Margaret I. Flett, Session 1936-37 EF, Boxing Medal 25mm diameter awarded to S. Williams O.T.C Camp Strenshall 1934 in silver NEF, Carmarthen Board School 'DILIGENTIA VINCIT OMNIA' undated 44mm in gilt bronze? VF, The Bell Medal undated presented by the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs 38mm diameter in bronze EF
Prize and attendance medals in silver (6) comprising Gardening Prize medal undated presented by Thyne & Son, Dundee 40.62 grammes NEF boxed, Cookery and Food Association East Anglian Davison awarded to J.G.Thompson 1969, 16.5 grammes EF in damaged box with no lid, Wearside Apprentices Welfare Clubs 1930s issues (3) enamelled 9.68 grammes, 11.07 grammes, and 11.64 grammes, North East Division Welfare Clubs 1934 VF-GVF along with a further group of Prize and attendance medals (39) in base metal or white metal with some crown-sized, in mixed grades to EF
GB and World Medals a mixed group in base metal (41) includes many Shooting prize medals, in mixed grades to UNC, along with a GB Crown 1951 UNC and Isle of Man Crown 1980 Proof UNC
Medals, Medallions and Jettons (114) 19th and 20th Century a wide variety includes Prize, Coronation and Jubilee types and more, in mixed grades to GEF
Prize Medal/Badgeundated Shield shaped W.T.C Mixed Doubles Winners, in silver, 2.6 grammes, with hallmarks, Fine with three holes on the corners where once worn, Medal 1919 George V and Mary 'In Gratitude To Our Sailors From The Citizens of Bombay 1914-1919' Fine, Advertising Token T.G.Middlebrook Free Museum - The Bugle That Sounded the Balaclava Charge 32mm diameter in bronze, Good Fine, Farthing Evasion George II - George Rules/Britannia Isles, Shilling-size engraved token in the style of Simon de Passe 'Give Thy Judgements O God Unto The King/And The Righteousness Unto The Kings Son, Fine, Jetton France Louis XIII the Just Obverse: Bust right, draped/Reverse Crowned shield within a wreath CONSILIO NIL NISI Fine
Medals (6) with 4 in silver Kings Hussars XIV 32mm diameter in silver, loop mounted at the top, Prize medal 32mm diameter in silver, Northern Group Inter Unit Team Boxing 1937 Runner-Up, India Prize Medals (2) Lahore District 1938 Assault-At-Arms (2) one with loop mounting at the top. VF to EF. Household Division 39mm diameter in base metal with ribbon, two clasps, 1979 and Benham Trophy Ind, EF, 2nd Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment Inter Company prize medal, uninscribed, Reverse: HINDOOSTAN on inner circle, crowned, with elephant within, 35mm diameter in base metal NEF loop mounted at the top, along with additional ribbons (11) of varying colours and types, as new condition
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 mostly 20th Century types (37) includes Royal Visits, Jubilees and Coronations, all but one in base metal along with Prize medals The Royal Life Saving Society (2) awarded to B.Prior September 1937 and to Petty Officer. F.F.O Harbin July 1909 in mixed grades some EF to UNC
Prize Medals (3) 1934 25mm diameter in silver to D.Williams, O.T.C. Camp Strensall, GVF with suspension loop, Society of Miniature Rifle Club - The Bell Medal undated and unnamed 38mm diameter in bronze About EF, Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs - H.M. The King's Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in bronze EF with suspension loop
GB and World a wide-ranging group (20) mostly base metal issues, includes a National Trust Medal in silver, Silver Jubilee 1977 in gilt silver by Birmingham Mint, and two bronze prize medals, many in EF to UNC some boxed
Medals the majority in White Metal 19th and 20th Century (26) includes Coronation and Royal Wedding types, many pierced, in mixed grades to EF, Catholic School Good Conduct Medal 47mm diameter in bronze by Thomas Leighton of Birmingham EF, Edinburgh University Prize medal undated and uninscribed 52mm diameter in bronze GEF, along with Luxembourg 25 Centimes 1927 Fine with a stain on the reverse, and Germany 5 Pfennigs 1889F Fine
The Victoria Infirmary Northwich - Founded 1887 by Robert Verdin Esq. J.P. M.P - Prize Medal 38mm diameter in bronze, Northwich and District Charity Football Competition, Presented by Sir Joseph Verdin Bart. EF with a small spot
Rowing Medals to W.J.Fernie (2) University CambridgeTrial Eights Winning Crew 1895 , 51mm diameter in silver by D.Munsey/Peters of Cambridge, in half lunette-style presentation holder , boxed, with old white toning, suggesting once fully encased, the case with a shield-shaped plaque with inscription of the crew, and weights of the crew, and positions in the boat. W.J.Fernie is shown as Stroke position. The final elimination trial for rowers for entrance into the Cambridge Boat Race Crew for the historic University Boat Race. This is the only time prior to the Boat Race that the crews race over the full 4 1/4 mile Putney to Mortlake course. These race were contested intra-University Oxford v. Oxford and Cambridge v. Cambridge to decide the final crews. The Race still takes place today, although the medal prize has been replaced by the award of sponsored clothing and equipment to the competitors. Head of the River - Trinity Hall 51mm diameter in silver, by D.Munsey of Cambridge, in lunette-style presentation holder, boxed, with old white toning, the case with a shield-shaped plaque with inscription of the crew and their respective positions in the boat. W.J.Fernie is shown as position 7 in the boat, and his name and position are inscribed on the outer ring of the lunette case. UNC, both medals in the black boxes of issue. A fascinating insight into the history of the lead up to the annual University Boat Race.
Rowing Prize Medal in silver, The Old Barnes Challenge Cup for Eight Oars, Metropolitan Amateur Regatta Established 1866, an impressive 58mm diameter, obverse with an ornately engraved trophy, A/UNC and lustrous in a John Pinches box
Royal Society of Arts, Manufacture and Commerce, President's Medal 1910, 56mm diameter in silver, Obverse: Bust of George V left GEORGE V KING & EMPEROR PATRON MCMX, Reverse: ROYAL SOCIETY OF ARTS MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE within a wreath, FOUNDED 1754 - INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1847 Eimer 1917 Prooflike UNC the obverse attractively toned, in green presentation box, this with a split in the lid. City and Guilds Institute 1901 51mm diameter in silver, Obverse bust left H.M. KING EDWARD VII. PRESIDENT. 1881-1900. PATRON 1901. Reverse: TECHNOLOGICAL EXAMINATION on a central plaque above City of London arms, and HONOURS on a ribbon. + CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON INSTITUTE + TECHNICAL EDUCATION, edge inscribed ARCHIBALD EDGAR WILLIAMS . GAS MANUFACTURE, 1st PRIZE 1907. EF/AU with some lustre, the obverse with some contact marks
Medals and Tokens, engraved Silver Threepences (2), a few items of model and toy money, along with some prize medals in silver (66 in total) 19th and 20th Century, a varied selection in mixed grades
The Malden Prize Medal - University College London, Obverse Bust of Henry Malden, right, HENRY MALDEN M.A. PROF.GREEK U.C.L. 1831-1876 70mm diameter in bronze, awarded to Louise W.Stone 1909-1910 UNC toned, in the black Wyon, London box of issue
Royal Society of Arms, Mercury and Minerva Medal 1796 44mm diameter in gold by T.Pingo, Britannia seated left is conferred with honours by Mercury and Minerva standing before her, ARTS. AND. COMMERCE. PROMOTED. Exergue: SOCIETY INST. LONDON MDCCLIIII, Reverse:- TO Mr. RICHARD MOYLE MDCCXCVI / LAND GAINED FROM THE SEA Class 133. No.CCXXIII EF, Rare, The prize was award to Richard Moyle for his work in land drainage and reservoir systems in Penzance, Cornwall
Wellington's Battles - British Victories in the Peninsula a set of 20 medalets each 15mm diameter in brass 1808-1814 Obverse: Angel BY THE MERCY OF GOD, Reverse: Dates of each respective Battle, EF to UNC and lustrous, contained in a box in the shape of a tube, this inscribed 'British Victories in the Peninsula' as part of a group of Medals and medalets (110) includes some useful 19th Century pieces, Temperance medals, prize medals, includes some silver issues, many boxed with many in high grades EF to UNC
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
The Church Music Trust a 3-medal set each 45mm diameter in matt silver, undated (1968) by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, depicting Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and St. Paul's Cathedral UNC in the box of issue with certificate, along with medals (26) includes Coronation of George V 1911 30mm diameter in silver (2) the Official Royal Mint issues NEF to EF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issue GEF, Coronation of George VI 1937 31mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue EF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 the official Royal Mint issues 56mm in bronze (2) A/UNC to UNC boxed, India 1901 Temperance Medal Obverse: Queen Victoria Reverse: In Memory of Queen Victoria 1837-1901 in silver, NEF with loop mount, India Army Total Abstinence Association Medal 1862 Fine, loop mounted, India Army Temperance Association 1897 VF toned, loop mounted, and a host of other subjects, Royal birthdays, Royal Weddings and some prize medals, these awarded to Frances Leslie Rose OBE, FRS, these Chemistry-related, in mixed grades to UNC, many in the boxes of issue
France and related medals (19) in bronze 19th and 20th Century, includes prize medals and some larger pieces, in mixed grades the majority VF to EF, along with a Jetton of Louis XIV undated, VG/NF
Italy- Merano Commune Token 5 Marenghi in silver, UNC boxed, unlisted by Krause 'Unusual World Coins', Australia - Visit of the Italian President 1988 56mm diameter in .986 silver UNC boxed, Visit of Czar Alexander II to London 1874 76mm diameter in bronze Good Fine, Australia Bicentenary 1988 Education medal in cupro-nickel, UNC in the folder of issue, Italian National Olympic Committee a huge 100mm diameter medal weighing 592 grammes in silvered bronze VF, Italy 37th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Italian Labour Union 1986 95mm x 65mm in bronze, UNC in the case of issue with certificate, as part of a group of World Medals a wide ranging group (14) in mixed grades with some prize medals in base metal, plus pin badges including Italia 90 Football and Barcelona 1992 Olympics, these in mixed condition
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
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver Eimer 1817 The Official Royal Mint issue, GEF with a small scratch on the reverse, in the original box of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver Eimer 1871 The Official Royal Mint issue GEF with a small scratch on the obverse, in the original box of issue, Agricultural Prize Medal - The Shorthorn Society 1935 51mm diameter in silver awarded to Miss A.S.Brocklebank at Leicestershire Agricultural Society's Show for Her Bull WING PIONEER 274212 EF
International Exhibition 1862 Prize medal 76mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon the obverse after D.Maclise Eimer 1553, Obverse: Britannia seated, Left, surrounded by female figures bearing the products of Art, Science, Industry and Agriculture, a lion in the foreground, Reverse: 1862 LONDINI - HONORIS CAUSA in 4 lines within a wreath, in two halves, an obverse and reverse pair, in the style of electrotypes, EF and unusual
Harrow School - Joseph Neeld Prize medal 1851 Obverse bust left JOSEPHUS NEELD SCHOLAE HARROVIENSIS CUSTOS ATQUE GUBERNATOR with L.C.WYON below, Reverse DILIGENTIAE IN STUD MATHEMAT PRAEMIUM ANNUM JOSEPHUS NEELD HARROVIENSIS PROPOSUIT A.S MDCCCLI in 8 lines within wreath, UNC set in a lunette style holder, in the brown box. NB the Prize is still awarded at Harrow School today but the issue of the medal has been replaced by a cash award.
Shipping related (4) Thos. & Brocklebank Ltd. Liverpool S.S.'Makalla' 24th August 1940 Sunk by Enemy Action, Reverse enamelled blue and white halves flag 32mm diameter in silver GVF boxed, Chichester Training Ship - Prize medal presented to Henry Bynon for Special Good Conduct while on board the ship, undated, by W.J.Taylor, London, Medal 1915 Presented to HMS Natal from the people of Natal 25mm diameter in silver, unnamed, US Frigate Constellation 1797 32mm diameter in bronze, undated GVF
Medals in white metal and Prize medals in silver, (28) many 18th or 19th Century includes 1936 BerlinOlympicbadge enamelled, a wide range of types, in mixed grades
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
Masonic Silver medals (3) AEGROS SANAT HUMANITAS awarded to Comp.H.F.Inkpen No.2032, W.Bro T.A.Doble No.2722, Bro.C.Harrop No.3655, a further group in base metal (3) AEGROS SANAT HUMANITAS awarded to W.Bro E.G.Morey No.2032, Bro. E.J.Harrison No.2032, Bro N.E.Inkster No.4975, a further two AEGROS SANAT HUMANITAS without inscriptions, all boxed, Prize Medal Currant Buns awarded by L.Durham with bars LEEDS and 1930, Presented by the Central Currant Office (London), in silver, boxed, East Lancashire Masonic award by George Kenning & Son in gilt silver, boxed, A World War I Masonic Medal in silver Religious themed Awarded to Bro.A.G.Derby No.1767, by Birmingham Medal Co.Ltd, Peru - Lima Masonic Award R.L.S Waldo Olivos Torrejon No.134 boxed, in mixed condition some near mint state
France (2) Napoleon III Memorial medal in white metal 1873 Obverse: bust left NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR, Reverse: A LA MEMOIRE DE S.M.L'EMPEREUR NAPOLEON III MORT A CHISLEHURST LE 9 JANVIER 1873 in 9 lines, Exposition of Vallios-Perret 1901 Prize Medal 36mm diameter in silvered bronze awarded to L.Adams, Obverse: Bust left REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, Reverse: Exposition de Levallois-Perret 1901 EF with a small stain on the reverse
Prize Medal Sefton Park Photographic Society 1902 45mm diameter, weight 46.34 grammes in silver by Vaughton, Birmingham, awarded to J.W Towers UNC and choice with a deep and colourful tone
Medals base metal types, includes commemorative and prize, some boxed, also a small group of Roman coins in low grade, a small group of GB and World coins and tokens, also includes paranumismatic items (lot), in mixed grades
Tokens and medals a varied and interesting group (14) Edward VII Visit to London 1903 31mm diameter by Spink and Son NEF, Wirral and Birkenhead Agricultural Society 52mm diameter in silver awarded to Messrs Peter Patrick and Son for anti-sag gate hangings 1906 EF, France Watch fob of Schloss & co 1889 Universal Exposition 31mm diameter in silver, which reproduces in miniature the prize won by Schloss and Co. at the 1889 Exposition, NVF with fob mount at top, ArgentinaConstitution Jura 1854 32mm diameter in silver Fine, George IIIGolden Jubilee 1810 Eimer 1007var. 42mm diameter in bronze, Good Fine, Gaming Counters (3) George III, Anne and Maria Theresa obverses VG to Fine, USA Hard Times Token undated (c.1837) 'The Constitution as I understand it', 'Roman Firmness' mule reverse, Fine, Duchess of Gloucester Token 1774 in copper by J.Kirk Fine, some scratches, Copper token by Sparrow of Bishopsgate, 1823 Ironmongers, reverse hot air balloon, 'ASCENDED AT OXFORD JUNE 23 1823' Good Fine, Farthing token or medalet George IV 1821 21mm diameter in copper Fine, Halfpenny 19th Century Middlesex Political and Social Series 1794 DH1016 edge 'CURRENT EVERY WHERE', Fine, plus an unidentified ancient coin
Glasgow Athaehium Institution Medal in silver oval 40mm x 62mm in silver awarded to William Dougall School of Art Session 1894-1895 NEF, Prize medal Royal Caledonian Curling Club Instituted 25 July 1838 40mm diameter in silver EF uninscribed mounted with ribbon and pin
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in bronze UNC in contemporary box (not Royal Mint). Edward VII Coronation 1902 56mm diameter in bronze the official Royal Mint issue A./UNC in the Royal Mint box. George V Silver Jubilee 1935 The official Royal Mint issue 31mm diameter in silver UNC toned, in the red box of issue. George VI Coronation 1937 The official Royal Mint issue 31mm diameter in silver UNC toned in the red box of issue. Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 by W.O.Lewis, Birmingham Reverse: Britannia standing on a seashore, with trident, shield and anchor, behind to her right a plinth with Crown, sceptre and drapery, in the distance, a ship and lighthouse, 46mm diameter in bronze UNC boxed. Sandy Horticultural Medal 1931 Reverse Sandy Place in silver boxed UNC, as part of a mixed group (16) includes many prize medals, EF to UNC boxed, and a Crown 1889 VF in a silver brooch mount, this boxed, along with an album of USA (88) mostly modern Masonic tokens with some wooden nickels, in mixed grades
Medals (9) Internation Exhibition Prize Medal 1862 77mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1553 to A.N.Sherson GVF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 77mm diameter by the Corporation of LondonEimer 1816 EF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 the Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in bronze (2) EF and GEF both boxed, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 the official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter EF boxed, The Whitworth Memorial Medal 1968 Obverses bust left, reverse Whitworth Scholarships Founded 1968 A/UNC boxed, KingGeorge VSilver Jubilee (3) 32mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issues EF to GEF boxed
Medals a mixed group :- Prize medal Chronology of the Reigns of Britain Henry VII to Victoria in white metal UNC boxed, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937. The Confectioners, Bakers and Allied Trades Exhibition in bronze oval, UNC boxed. Birmingham Photographic Society 1913 Prize medal 80mm diameter in brass reverse inscribed Class A Wilfred Harrison, A/UNC boxed. Eton College Regular attendance medal undated 46mm in bronze UNC boxed. Coronation of Edward VII City of Coventry in white metal UNC boxed. Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 39mm diameter in white metal, by Restall, Birmingham, UNC and lustrous. Sir Isaac Pitman - Pitman's Metropolitan Schools Verbatim Reporting Competition Prize medal 41mm diameter in bronze UNC boxed. Coronation of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra 1902 31mm in brass pierced for suspension. France uniface Pewter medallion 1789 Beginning of French Revolution (No.2) 77mm diameter by F.Andrieu EF
Snooker/Billiards Prize Medal 1921-1922 presented to Arthur Layne, Scunthorpe Constitutional Club, by the Grimsby Daily Telegraph, 28.5mm diameter 8.66 grammes of 9 carat gold EF in suspension mount
Trinity College Dublin Prize medal in gold 39mm diameter, 31.68 grammes Obverse Diademed bust of Queen Elizabeth I, left wearing elaborate ruff, Reverse College crest awarded to Fredericus W.Magran 1886 for History and Science, VF
Ushaw College, University of Durham, Cardinal William Alanus (1532-1594) prize medal 1858 by Carl Voigt, 67mm diameter in bronze gilt, obv. Bust of Cardinal Alanus facing slightly to the left, rev. a group around the Virgin and child enthroned. (Forrer VI, 310), EF in a red Wyon case
Prize Medal Royal Caledonian Curling Club, Instituted 1838, District Medal 41mm diameter in silver, awarded to D.Henderson, D.Hannah, J.Gibson Jr. and J.Gibson, VF mounted with ribbon and clasp, in a contemporary box
Edward VII Coronation 1902, bronze, 1867 Exhibition prize medal, bronze, in case. Bernhard Baron Carreras medal, silver, in case. Brooklands medal, nickel, in case. Rhodesia Independence Medal 1965, bronze, in case. Generally EF (5)
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver (4) Official Royal Mint issues Eimer 1817a GEF to A/UNC in the red boxes of issue, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in silver (3) Official Royal Mint issues (3) Eimer 1817b GVF, EF and GEF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 by MB Ltd 28.4 grammes, silvered GEF, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 The official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1733b 77mm diameter in silver by J.E.Boehm and F.Leighton Good Fine, KingGeorge VICoronation 1937 57mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issue Eimer 2046a GEF Matt Finish, King George VI Coronation 1937 49mm diameter in bronze, Reverse Britannia standing CROWNED A.D 1937 NEF, Coronation of King George VI 1937 35mm diameter in base metal NEF boxed, Prize medal 1890 in silver to Herbert H.Bower 40mm diameter with suspension loop DUX of the First modern class Aberdeen Grammar School by the Lord Provost, Magistrates and Town Council of Aberdeen Oct.1890 GVF
Admiral Vernon, Portobello 1739, Fair, Battle of Nile 1798, white metal, battle of Alma 1854 struck at Crystal Palace 1854, white metal with half of Pinches gilt tin case, Port Sunlight 1891, bronze, together with 17 other prize, religious and commemorative medals. Fair to EF. (21)
George IVCoronation 1821 by Pistrucci, The Official Royal Mint issue, 35mm diameter in bronze EF, George IV Coronation 1821 by J.G.Hancock, 46mm diameter in bronze, slight hairline scratches otherwise EF, George IV Coronation 1821 by P.Kempson & Son, white metal, Visit of Louis Philippe to Victoria 1844, white metal, German medal 1911, silver plated, Small holder prize medal, bronze. VF or better. (6)
Assorted medals (21), subjects include exhibitions, military, prize and sports, mostly copper and base metal, a few silver. Generally VF or better (21).
Prize Medal, Bee-Keepers association Obverse three beehives, 40mm diameter in copper First Prize for Bees Wax awarded to J.E.Roden at Shrewsbury Floral Fete August 21/22 1889 GEF
RoyalLancashire Agricultural Society, Agricultural Prize Medal 1937 22 grammes of 9 carat gold, Society for Improvement of Agriculture Exergue INST.SALFORD HVND LANCASHIRE MDCCLXVII in three lines, EF
Exhibitions (15) from assorted international events, including a Plymouth Prize Medal 1865 and British Empire Exhibition 1924 , struck at exhibition, silver, from 1851, bronze & white metal. VF or better.
Medical Prize Medals (6), Queen's College Edinburgh silver medal, Westminster College of Chemistry & Pharmacy silver medal, The Leishman Memorial Medal to Lce. Cpl. H.E. Ottaway R.A.M.C., bronze, Richard Carmichael School of Anatomy, Medicine and Surgery bronze medal, Lord Brougham Inauguration of National Association for Promotion of Social Science 1857, Samuel Thomas von Sommering medical bronze medal. GVF.
France, Prefecture De La Seine Service des Aliens bronze prize medal by Roti, to Melle Druon Alice, 1er prix D'Administration 1905, in red leather case of issue. Strasbourg Medical bronze medal, Dr Albert Schweitzer Nobel Prize 1952, gilt metal. Stoke Mandeville International Games medal 1964, winner wheel chair relay. Together with a R.A. music medal 1913, Olympia Exhibition medal 1934 and Professor Holloway's Penny token 1858, AVF or better (7).
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).
Sacramental Trust Abolished 1828 by S Clint, bronze, 58mm., in case, St Mary's College prize medal 1937, silvered metal, 55mm., in case, Greek style bronze medal, portrait and trident, 58mm., together with Royalty and other medals. VF or better. (12).
Royal Veterinary College Collegiate Medal, clinical Prize 1922, bronze, in case. Church of Scotland Training College Aberdeen, Joseph Ogilvie Medal, bronze, in case. Heriot - Watt College Edinburgh Prize Medal 1909-10, bronze, in case. German Gymnastic Society London, prize medal 1904, bronze. Netherlands, Liberation Medal 5th May 1945, bronze. Generally EF (5).
GB and World Medals in a Lindner Tray 19th and 20th Century from a dealers retail stock, total ticket price £697 (20) includes some prize medals with some in silver, in mixed grades VF to UNC
Ormskirk and Southport Agricultural Society 1857 prize medal in white metal : James Bryers prizes for heifers and horses, this piece apparently for the very first show UNC in a lunette style holder, cased with the hinge repaired
Medals (10) LondonInternational Exhibition of all Fine Arts 1874 51mm in bronze UNC, Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Leyland Free Library and Museum EF, Art Union of London 1849 Inigo Jones Reverse Banqueting House Whitehall 1616 54mm in copper EF, Universal Exhibition of London 1862 50mm in bronze EF, Nelson and the Foudroyant 38mm in copper VF with some spots, Prize Medal Muirkirk Photographic Association 1904 39mm in copper, Prize Medals (2) both awarded to G.K.Murray the first 51mm diameter 1st High Jump Class II GEF boxed the second Athletic Sports 1931 G.K.Murray 3rd (equal) High Jump Open EF boxed, The Schneider Trophy 1981 51mm in bronze The Supermarine S6B UNC and lustrous, Destruction of the Armada 1588 Plymouth Commemorates the Battle of the Spanish Armada 1988 Lustrous UNC
19th and 20th century (33) a mixed group includes some useful issues, such as 1902 bronze Edward VII Coronation 56mm diameter, the official Royal Mint issue UNC in box , 1911 bronze George V Coronation 56mm diameter, the official Royal Mint issue UNC in box, The Edinburgh Angus Club awarded by Janet S.Macduff in English, silver boxed, The Whitworth Memorial Medal Awarded to Joanne McMahon 1998 UNC boxed, Institute of British Architects awarded to Fred W.C.Gregory for measured drawings of Bolsover Castle 1902 UNC boxed, Victoria National Success Medal55mm diameter in silver, awarded by the Science and Art Department to Arthur White for Stage 19B 1886, UNC boxed, City and Guilds Prize medal for Technical Examination 51mm diameter in silver awarded to Thos.Percy Longworth for for Cotton Spinning 1st Prize 1903 GEF in box
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in Bronze the Official Royal Mint issue UNC boxed, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issue UNC toned, Prince of Wales Investiture 1969 40mm diameter in silver (3) each consecutively numbered on the edge, France Henry Bouley, Veterinarian, President of the Science Academy 1884-1885 66mm diameter in bronze VF, prize medals 19th and 20th Century (9) mostly in bronze or white metal, in mixed grades
City and Guilds of London Institute, silver medal by L.C. Wyon, edge engraved "Croyden Meredith Whittaker, coal-tar & coal-tar products, 1st prize 1900". EF. In case of issue. (1)
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
Victoria Visit to Wolverhampton 1866 64mm diameter in White Metal by Ottley, Eimer 1587 EF with some surface marks, Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in bronze the Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817 EF with some spots, Montrose Academy Prize Medal 1839 51mm diameter in silver presented by Sir James Duke M.P. Obverse Building and Motto, Reverse 14 line inscription VF toned, France Palais de L'Industrrie 1855 68mm diameter in Zinc by F.Caque EF
Canada Brewers and Allied Traders International Exhibition and Market (2) Cider in Cask and Bottled Cider prize medals 1913 44mm diameter weights 46.34 grammes and 46.30 grammes both choice UNC in Sulley and Rangers cases. Prize Medal Poultry Best Breed 1932-1933 40mm diameter in silver by P.Stall, Birmingham awarded to Miss N.B.Maddison GEF boxed
Music & Academic Prize medals (5): Handel Centenary Festival 1859 (Miss A Madot, performer), bronze (Eimer 1527), Royal Academy of Music medal to Ernest Fowles, Harmony 1884, in case. Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society 1833, bronze to Anna Maria Fox (Eimer 1272), Cambridge University winning Company medal, bronze 1904, bronze. Hampshire Public Schools Sports award, silver oval plaque rev engraved "1912 hurdles senior won by S.C. Alexander". EF (5).
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