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Date Sold	Category	Lot	Description	Sale Price
02/06/2024 Auction 185	Medals	Lot 1215	Germany - Cologne 1880 Completion of Cologne Cathedral 51mm diameter in Gilt bronze Obverse: View of the cathedral, Reverse: Scene of Adoration of the Magi, 57.36 grammes, VF cleaned. Battle of Eckernforde 1849, 32mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Ships in a battle scene, one destroyed and sinking, Reverse: 9 line inscription DEN TAPFEREN DEUTSCHEN KRIEGERN GEWIDMET. ZERSTÖRUNG // D.DÄN.LINIENSCHIFFES // CHRISTIAN VIII // UND // EROBERUNG // DER FREGATTE // GEFION // ECKERNFÖRDE // 5. APRIL 1849, 12.95 grammes, VF More medals like this	£42
03/09/2023 Auction 182	Medals	Lot 816	Peace in Europe 1856, 52mm diameter in White metal by J. Pinches, Obverse: THE ALLIES GIVE PEACE TO EUROPE MARCH 30th 1856, in 6 lines, within a wreath decorated with a ribbon inscribed ENGLAND FRANCE SARDINIA TURKEY, Reverse: A rectangular plaque with a scene of ships sinking in a harbour, above, radiate scales between flgs of England, France, Sardinia and Turkey, FALL OF SEBASTOPOL SEP. 8th 1855. Exergue: A snake in undergrowth. SINOPE - HANGO, BHM 2581, Eimer 1509, 37.29 grammes, EF and lustrous, the reverse with touches of underlying colourful tone. More medals like this	£110
03/09/2023 Auction 182	Medals	Lot 696	Medals (4) Admiral Vernon 1739 Obverse: Bust left, three-quarter length 36mm diameter in brass, THE BRITISH GLORY REVIV'D BY ADMIRAL VERNON, Reverse: Ships in Portobello harbour, HE TOOK PORTOBELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY Good Fine, Sinking of the Lusitania 1915 A/UNC boxed, 1852 Death of the Duke of Wellington/Callender medal showing all Sundays of 1853, 41mm diameter in White Metal Fine with some corrosion, Copper medalet 1905 Centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, 16mm diameter, containing copper from the HMS Victory VF with loop mount at the top, and a gaming counter 1790 George III 'Spade' Guinea type Fine More medals like this	£65
04/06/2023 Auction 181	Medals	Lot 812	Medallic issues - 2012 a 4-piece set 100th Anniversary of the Titanic each 70mm diameter silver plated, the reverses showing, construction, launch, the ship sailing and sinking, Lustrous UNC and prooflike, in the Windsor Mint box of issue with two certificates, a reproduction postcard, ticket and menu, originally sold at £69.95 per piece More medals like this	£90
05/03/2023 Auction 180	Medals	Lot 851	South Africa - Sinking of the Birkenhead 1852 (1977) 38mm diameter, 39.87 grammes of 18 carat gold Obverse: A scene of the sinking as depicted by Charles Rixon, Reverse: Men standing on deck while women and children leave of lifeboats Numbered 1934 on edge, Prooflike UNC in the red South Africa Historical Mint box of issue More medals like this	£1,800
04/12/2022 Auction 179	Medals	Lot 941	Victory of Jutland Bank 1916 22mm diameter in silver, by Spink, Obverse: Two crossed staves displaying the White Ensign and Union flag attached to an upright trident with a shield, inscriber 31 MAY 1916, an anchor below, TO . THE . GLORIOUS . MEMORY . OR . THOSE . WHO . FELL . THAT . DAY Reverse: MAY 31. 1916, THE GERMAN FLEET ATTACKED OFF THE COAST OF JUTLAND AND DRIVEN BACK INTO PORT WITH HEAVY LOSS . ADMIRAL SIR JOHN JELLICOE COMMANDER IN CHIEF , VICE ADMIRAL SIR DAVID BEATTY COMMANDING BATTLR CRUISER FLEET, in a wreath, Eimer 1351, BHM 4124 Good Fine, Frederick the Great - Seven Years War, Battle of Prague 1757, 48mm diameter in bronze by Holtzhey. Obverse: Half-length armoured bust right FRIDERICVS MAGN. D.G.REX. BORVSS.EL.BRAND.DVX.SILES. Reverse: Victory kicks Bohemia, knocking off her crown FAMA PRVDENTIA VIRTVTE. In exergue: AVSTIR-EXERC- PROPE-PRAGEVNDIT-CAESOET-PRAGA OBSESSA VI MAJI MDCCLVII. Olding 604, Fine with a darker toning area on the reverse, Sinking of the S.S. Lusitania 1915, MAY legend Eimer 1941A, 55mm diameter in Iron, by K.Goetz, A/UNC, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 (2) Official Royal Mint issues, 31mm diameter in silver by G.W.de Saulles (2) Eimer 1871b, BHM 3737 both EF, along with Whist tokens (2) each 22mm diameter in brass, in a cylindrical case with a lid made from a bronze Whist token, EF More medals like this	£42
05/12/2021 Auction 175	Medals	Lot 784	Alexander II, Visit to the City of London 1874, Eimer 1634/BHM 2981, Welch 14, A uniface reverse medal, Reverse: Londinia, attended by two cupids, welcomes the Czar standing opposite her. Peace, her wings outstretched, stands over the couple, To left, an altar decorated with the Russian eagle. SERVORUM EMNACIPATOR LIBERAE CIVITATIS HOSPES XVIII MAII MDCCCLXXIV. In Exergue: LONDINI VF, cleaned and lacquered, unusual. Joseph Fry Bicentenary 1928, 51mm diameter in bronze, by H.Youngman, Eimer 2013, BHM 4221, Obverse: Bust left, draped and wearing a hat, JOSEPH FRY 1728-1787, Reverse: A flourishing cocoa plant upon the globe, J.S.FRY & SONS Ltd BICENTENARY 1928, UNC boxed. Sinking of the S.S. Lusitania 1915 55mm diameter Eimer 1941A, BHM 4118 EF with some rust spots, boxed with newspaper cutting, the box lid detached. Replica Oliver Cromwell Death Medal, original by J.Dassier 37mm diameter in white metal EF. 150th Anniversary of the World's First Public Railway, by the Nordon Art Company, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson facing, Father of the Railways, 1781-1848, Reverse: The 'Locomotion No.1' 1825 and British Rail High Speed Train 1975, WORLD'S FIRST PUBLIC RAILWAY. THEC STOCKTON & DARLINGTON , UNC and lustrous, boxed More medals like this	£36
06/09/2020 Auction 170	Medals	Lot 355	Commemorative and Campaign Medals (7) Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver, by W.Goscombe John, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1925 GVF cleaned. Coronation of King George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver by B.MacKennal, the Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1922 EF with an attractive grey tone. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2029, by P.Metcalfe Toned EF with some contact marks, in the red box of issue. Sinking of the Lusitania 1915 55mm diameter in iron, Eimer 1941A, cast by K.Goetz VF. Coronation of George VI 38mm diameter in White Metal GVF with contact marks, holed with suspension loop and ribbon, World War I 1914-18 and Victory Medal pair to 199606 to Dvr.T.R.Hamley R.A GVF More medals like this	£125
01/09/2019 Auction 166	Medals	Lot 1316	Medals a varied and interesting group (12) 1819-1915 comprising:- International Fisheries Exhibition 1883 45mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1694 NEF boxed. 1832 Reform Bill 49mm diameter in White Metal, EF holed at the top. Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 51mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, EF. York Cathedral 61mm diameter in White Metal by J.Davis of Birmingham GEF. Sir Charles Cockerell 1819 Election Validated 53mm diameter in bronze by J.P.Suffield Eimer 1111 EF. Parish Church of Frittenden, Kent, Restored 1848 42mm diameter by Davis of Birmingham GEF. The Marriage of Edward, Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra 1863, 52mm in white metal by Ottley of Birmingham, Lustrous EF. Death of William IV 1837 41mm diameter by T.W.Ingram VF. Royal Naval Exhibition 1891 38mm diameter in White Metal. Whitenash Industrial Exhibition 1865 St.Margaret's Day 40mm diameter by J.Moore of Birmingham VF with some scratches. Lusitania Sinking 1915 55mm diameter UNC, The Bell Medal 39mm diameter undate Presented by the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs 39mm diameter in bronze GEF, all in a Lindner Tray More medals like this	£220
03/03/2019 Auction 164	Medals	Lot 693	Medals a mixed group (6) George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm in silver the official Royal Mint issue GVF. Battle of Jutland 1916 44mm diameter in white metal by Spink & Son Eimer 1951 GEF and lustrous. Naval Actions at Heligoland Bight 1914 and Dogger Bank 1915 45mm diameter in white metal by Spink & Son, depicting the sinking of the Mainz and Blucher ships, Eimer 1940, GEF. Dassier Restrike Medal of Edward I gilded NEF. City of London Police medal 1887 Jubilee of Queen Victoria in bronze, awarded to PC 710 D.KENNEDY VF in wooden box, Robert Ferguson M.P. F.R.S.F.G.S. &c. Patron of Science, Literature and Art 1836, Memorial Medal by F.Bain 48mm diameter, in white metal GEF More medals like this	£140
03/06/2018 Auction 161	Medals	Lot 999	Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issue EF in the red box of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint Issue toned UNC with minor cabinet friction, in the red box of issue, Coronation of George V 1911 64mm diameter in silver by A.Halliday Eimer 1923 EF with a test scratch in the obverse field, in the maroon box of issue, Sinking of The Lusitania Medal 1915 EF in box with newspaper cuttings, sold in a decorative wooden box More medals like this	£280
07/06/2015 Auction 149	Medals	Lot 968	Sinking of the S.S.Lusitania MAY 1915 by Karl Goetz, iron (Eimer 1941A), Victory of Jutland Bank 1916 (2) by Spink, 45mm. bronze & white metal (Eimer 1951). Together with five other First World War Medals. Generally GVF. (8). More medals like this	£110
07/12/2014 Auction 147	Medals	Lot 1385	First World War British War & Victory Medal pair to 32293 Pte. F.S.W.Mountjoy, E. Lan. R., Memorial plaque to William Smart, Sinking of the Lusitania 1915, in card box, Battle of Jutland medal 1916 by Spink, w/m. VF or better. More medals like this	£60
31/08/2013 Auction 142	Medals	Lot 1163	Admiral Lord Nelson, 21st October 1805/H.M.S. Victory, base metal, Thames Tunnel Completed 1842, by W.J.Taylor. White metal (Eimer 1372), Sinking of The Lusitania 1915 (2) one in box of issue, Victory at Jutland 1916 by Spink, white metal. Generally GVF or better. More medals like this	£80
03/03/2013 Auction 140	Medals	Lot 1207	100th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Titanic a 4-medal set each 109.89 grammes and 70mm diameter FDC with modern copy of the White Star Line ticket and a set of 5 St. Vincent and Grenadine $1 stamps UNC, in the wooden box of issue More medals like this	£160
07/12/2008 Auction 123	Medals	Lot 644	Death of Martin Tromp 1653, silver, cast & chased, 73mm. Dia., obv. Bust of Tromp with cherubs above and inscription below, rev. Naval engagement with sinking English ship in foreground and surrounded by inscription. (Eimer186). Pierced otherwise very fine. Martin Tromp, a Dutch Admiral fought against England in 1652-3 and was killed in the Battle of Terhejide on Aug. 10 1653. More medals like this	£240
03/12/2006 Auction 115	Medals	Lot 530	Sinking of the Lusitannia 1915 along with a wide variety of medals including some overseas issues the majority 20th century with a few earlier types g	£50
05/09/2005 Auction 110	Medals	Lot 477	British Empire Medal Eimer 1816 by F.Bowcher 76 mm in White Metal GEF, Sinking of the Lusitania 1915 Eimer 1941A 56 mm boxed, U.S.S Enterprise 68 mm M More medals like this	£90

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