Franco-British Exhibition medal 1908 51mm diameter in 9 carat gold, by F. Bowcher, Obverse: A winged female figure of Peace encourages the alliance between Britain and France, seated facing one another, LONDON MDCCCCVIII, Reverse: A female figure standing right, her arm aloft, regards a plaque(with recipient's name J.CAMPBELL BROWN. D.Sc.L.L.D.) with exhibition buildings beyond FRANCO BRITISH EXHIBITION. 69.16 grammes, Eimer 1903b, BHM 3960, UNC with matt finish, in the P. Vaughton & Sons red box of issue. Cataloguers note: The exhibition was held on a newly-prepared site at White City, West London. Others to be held there and for which medals were awarded, include the Japan-British Exhibition in 1910, and the Anglo-American Exhibition in 1914. James Campbell Brown was born in Aberdeen. His father George Brown worked as a chemical manufacturer in London at Bow Common Alum Works. Brown was educated at the Old Aberdeen Gymnasium under Dr. Alexander Anderson, then at the Marischal College. In 1863 he joined the Royal College of Chemistry, London. He graduated with a BSc in 1867 and received a University scholarship leading to a doctorate in 1870. He taught Chemistry at Aberdeen and then went on to lecture at the Liverpool Royal Infirmary School of Medicine. He also taught at the School of Medicine in Liverpool. Campbell was involved in the creation of the University of Liverpool. He was also involved in water quality studies for the City of Liverpool Water Works. As a specialist also on forensic chemistry he was often called as an expert in court cases. He died in 1910, and after his death his book 'History of Chemistry From The Earliest Times' was published.
Crowns (43) 1935, 1951 (1), 1953 (8), 1960 (1), 1965 (6), 1972 (10), 1977 (5), 1980 (5), 1981 (6), the first NVF others A/UNC to UNC some in slide cases, Five Pound Crowns (4) 1999 Millennium, 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial, 2003 Coronation Golden Jubilee, Jersey Ten Shillings 1966 (8), Isle of Man Crown 1972 (2), Guernsey Crown 1972, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (6) UNC in the blue wallets of issue, Pennies 1967 (60) Lustrous UNC in a '5/- Copper' bank bag, World (11) Switzerland Five Francs 1922B GF/NVF toned, Irelands Ten Shillings 1966 Pearce GEF, USA (6) One Dollar (5) 1922 Good Fine, 1927D Fine/About Fine, 1972 GEF, 1974 GVF, 1976 GVF, Half Dollar 1951 Fine, Canada Dollar 1965 EF, Guernsey Ten Shillings 1966 900th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings (2) EF and NEF/EF, Medals 1969 Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 32mm diameter in giltbronzeEimer 2116 A/UNC and lustrous (3)
GB and World (12) GB (3) Twopence 1797 Good Fine with some scratches, Crowns (2) 1953 A/UNC, 1960 A/UNC these in a 2-coin box, Ireland (3) Halfpennies 1805 (2) VG and About Fine, Farthing 1806 VG, Medals (3) 1714 George I Coronation 25mm diameter in silver, Obverse: Bust right laureate, armoured and draped GEORGIVS. D:G: M:B:F: ET:H:REX: F:D', Reverse: Royal Shield within the Garter DIEV ET MON DROIT on a scroll below Eimer 471 VG/Near Fine, Coronation of George IV 25mm diameter in brass? Obverse: Bust left laureate, GEORGIUS IV BRITANNIARUM REX. F.D. Reverse: The King, crown enthroned right, holding orb and sceptre CROWNED JULY 19 1821.GVF, Accession of Edward VII 1901 24mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Conjoined portraits of the King and Queen left EDWARD VII AND ALEXANDRA with 1901 below, Reverse: Conjoined portraits of the Prince and Princess of Wales, left, PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES NOV 9th 1901, Good Fine with a loop mount at the top, Malta 6 Tari 1780 Fair, brightly cleaned comes with a silver pendant, purity unknown 13.17 grammes, USA Dollar 1922 VF gilded, in a mount, and USA Dollar 1986 P Statue of Liberty GVF cleaned, with loop mount at the top
Books - a large, and comprehensive retired Ex-Coin Dealer's Library covering many aspects and areas of numismatics, includes many key reference works such as 'The Gold Sovereign' (2) 1999 Edition and Golden Jubilee Edition by Michael Marsh. 'The Gold Half Sovereign' by Michael Marsh, 1982 edition. Spink Standard Catalogue - Pre-Decimal Issues 2017. 'English Silver Coinage Since 1649' 1992 Edition by P.A.Rayner. 'British Silver Coins Since 1816' by Peter J. Davies 1982 Edition. Gold Coins of the World 5th Edition by Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg. KrauseWorld Coins 17th Century 1601-1700 3rd Edition (2 copies). Krause World Coins 1801-1900 2nd Edition. Krause World Coins 1701-1800 3rd Edition. Krause World Coins 1901-2000 39th Edition. The Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition 2013 by Token Publishing. 'World Paper Money General Issues 1368-1960 Volume 2 by Pick. 'World Paper Money Modern Issues 1961-date' 9th Edition. 'Paper Money of the United States' 6th Edition by Robert Friedberg. 'The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain' by Michael J. Freeman 1985 Edition. (2 copies) 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958' by C. Wilson Peck 1964 Edition. 'English Hammered Coinage' by J.J.North (3) Volume 1 (1) and Volume 2 (2). 'The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th Century ' by Dalton & Hamer 1990 Edition. 'Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens' by Siegfried E. Schwer. 'The British Bronze Penny' by Michael Gouby. 'Greek Imperial Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1997 Edition. 'Greek Coins and Their Values - Volume 2 Asia and Africa' by David R. Sear. 'Byzantine Coins and Thier Values' by David R. Sear 2002 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1970 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values 'Volumes 1 (2001 Edition) , 2 (2002 Edition) and 3 (2005 Edition). 'English Paper Money' (2 copies) 6th and 7th Editions 2002 and 2006 by Vincent Duggleby. 'Tradesmen's Tickets and Private Tokens' by R.C.Bell 1966 Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogues (5) 1995 (2), 1997 1999 and 2000 Editions. 'Scottish Banknotes 1695-2000' by Richard Dennett. 'English Proof and PatternCrown-Size Pieces 1658-1960, by Howard W.A Linecar and Alex G. Stone. 'Canadian Coins' by W.K Cross 59th Edition 2005. 'European Crowns and Thalers since 1800' by John S. Davenport. 'The Silver Token Coinage 1811-1812' by R.Dalton 1968 Edition. US Red Books (3) by R.S.Yeoman 1985, 2000 and 2004 Editions. 'Roman Silver Coins' by H.A.Seaby 1967. 'Greek Coins and Their Values' 1966 Edition by H.A.Seaby 1966 Edition (2 copies). Krause 'Standard Catalogue of World Gold Coins' 5th Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogue of the Coins of Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man 1999 Edition. 'British Commemorative Medals' by Christopher Eimer 2010 Edition. Other titles include works covering Ancient Coins, Trade Tokens, Greek Coins, World Coins, Mexican Coins, Finnish Coins, Italian Copper Coins, Medals, Coin Hoards, War Medals, and other related titles covering Antiques Silver, Postcards, Pocket Watches, Gold and Silver Hallmarks, Military and Air Force Badges, Medals and Decorations, Gemstones and Postcards. All in good second-hand condition, the Standard references alone would cost new hundreds of Pounds (total weight over 150 Kilos)
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
Germany (12) Half Mark 1905A KM#17 UNC and nicely toned, 20 Pfennigs 1875G KM#5 Good Fine, Federal Republic5 Marks (4) 1960F KM#112.1 About UNC with small tone spots, 1963F KM#112.1 UNC and nicely toned, 1964F KM#112.1 A/UNC and lustrous, 1970G KM#112.1 UNC and lustrous with some rim nicks along with Half Mark 1905A KM#17 UNC and nicely toned, Weimer Republic 1 Mark 1924A KM#42 EF and lustrous with a few small tone spots, Third Reich 5 Reichsmark (4) 1934A KM#82 EF with some contact marks, 1934F KM#82 EF with some contact marks, 1935D Hindenburg KM#86 A/UNC and lightly toned, 1935F Hindenburg KM#86 A/UNC and lustrous with some contact marks
New York Exhibition 1960 a 2-piece set comprising Crown 1960 Polished Dies and Royal Mint Medal 39mm in diameter in bronze 1960 Eimer 2101 UNC, along with British Empire Medals 1924 (2) Eimer 1991 28mm in bronze EF, Nobel Industries Ltd Struck at the British Empire Exhibition with company logo below 36mm diameter in bronze EF
Battle of TrafalgarNelson Memorial 1805 in copper 48mm by Kuchler Eimer 960 BHM 584 Obv. Bust facing left uniformed HORATIO .VISCOUNT NELSON .K.B. DUKE OF BRONTE Rev.a panoramic view of the naval engagement ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY Ex. TRAFALGAR Oct 21 1805 Edge TO THE HEROES OF TRAFALGAR FROM M.BOULTON GEF with an edge bruise in original Matthew Boulton 'Clamshell' case Ex-Matthew Boulton
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