Sir Christopher WrenCommemorative Medal 250th Anniversary of his Death 1973 63mm diameter in silver by John Pinches, Obverse: Sir Christopher Wren facing, surrounded by six segments, each one containing a façade of each of his most famous buildings: St. Paul's Cathedral, Pembroke College Chapel Cambridge, Royal Hospital Greenwich, Emmanuel College Cambridge, The Royal Observatory Greenwich, St. Lawrence Jewry, London. Reverse: Legend within a wreath: SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN 1632-1732 MOMENTUM REQUIRES CIRCUMSPICE, 198.35 grammes, of .925 silver, UNC in the blue box of issue with certificate
The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection Silver Ingot collection by John Pinches, issued in 1975, each ingot 16mm x 5mm and weighing 1.5 to 1.6 grammes each, in .925 silver, Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with detailed information cards in a separate album
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 a 4-medal set in silver by John Pinches 38mm, 32mm, 29mm and 24mm diameters respectively, Prooflike UNC with a spectacular deep colourful tone, minor contact marks only, in the John Pinches box of issue with certificate
The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci a 50 medal set in silver by John Pinches 1975, each medal 51mm diameter and weighing 50-51 grammes, and depicting his most famous works, nFDC to FDC in the cabinet of issue
Kings and Queens of England a 43-piece set each 44mm diameter in .925 silver Proof by John Pinches (1970) UNC to FDC and lustrous with some toning, in the large red album of issue with all certificates and accompanying leaflet, total silver weight around 57 Troy oz.
World cased items (8) Rhodesia Mint set a mixed date set comprising 25 Cents 1975, 20 Cents 1964, Ten Cents 1975, Five Cents 1975, Three Cents 1968, One Cent 1977 and Half Cent 1975 UNC, and lustrous with some toning in the soft case as issued, Ghana 100 Sika 2002 a 3-coin set in three different metals Prooflike UNC with some toning, in a John Pinches case, Gardiner's Island a 2-coin part set 1965 comprising Nicon X#PT3 and Silver Clad X#PT1 issues Prooflike UNC in the box of issue, Germany - Third Reich a 2-coin set comprising Five Marks 1939A VF and Two Marks 1937A NVF in a presentation box, Medallic covers (2) 1977 Test CricketCentenary by Birmingham Mint, in Silver Prooflike UNC in the green wallet of issue, 1978 25th Anniversary of the First ascent of Mount Everest Prooflike UNC in the wallet of issue, Spain Mint Set 1975 (Year 77) UNC in the wallet of issue, USA a 5-coin set comprising Dollars (2) 1883, 1976, Half Dollars (2) 1966, 1976, and Quarter Dollar 1993, in mixed circulated grades, in a Westminster tray, ChinaCash coins, a 10-piece set in bronze copies of coins from 1644-1911, 'as made' on the card of issue, Prize medals (17) most from Bury's Court school for athletics and swimming events, not hallmarked so presumed not silver, VF to GVF,a small group (8) of GB and World Banknotes 1960s to 1980s issues, in mixed grades, GB and World stamps and bonds with some GB George V stamps, The Royal Wedding Coin Collection a 14-coin set 1981 Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer with issues from GB, Isle of Man, Tristan da Cunha, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Bermuda, Tuvalu, Jersey, Mauritius, Falkland Islands, Ascension Island, St. Helena and East Caribbean UNC in a glass photo frame, and an Autograph Book containing the signatures of many 1930s actors and stage stars, also including the signature of cricketer Don Bradman
Waterloo Medal undated 63mm diameter in silver by J.Pinches, design as Eimer 2166, hallmarked and numbered (No.17) on the edge, 125.25 grammes, UNC in the John Pinches box of issue with descriptive card and certificate stating 5000 issued
Medals a 4-piece set 1969 Investiture of the Prince of Wales 38mm, 32mm, 29mm and 24mm diameters, in Britannia silver, UNC to FDC with some minor contact marks and hairlines, in the John Pinches box of issue with certificate
The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection' silver ingots by John Pinches (issued 1975) each piece 16mm x 10mm and around 1.5 grammes Silver Proofs in the box of issue with detailed information book
Battle of Waterloo 1815 - Pistrucci' s Waterloo Medal (2) 63mm diameter in silver, by John Pinches, UNC toned, boxed with certificate, the second a modern representation 88mm diameter, 404 grammes in silver UNC boxed
Prince of Wales Investiture 1969 a 4-medal set each with a common obverse : Crowned and draped bust right CHARLES PRINCE OF WALES, as follows: 39mm Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters, 32mm The Welsh Dragon, 29mm Crowned Arms, quartered, each quarter with a Welsh Dragon, and 24mm Prince of Wales feathers, Lustrous and prooflike with a hint of toning, in the John Pinches box of issue with certificate (65.50 grammes of .958 silver), along with Prince of Wales Investiture 1969 39mm diameter in silver, a similar piece to the largest piece in the preceding set Lustrous UNC and Prooflike, 29.00 grammes of .958 silver, in a slide case with certificate, and a further piece 1969 Prince of Wales Investiture 41mm diameter in silver by G. Colley, Obverse: Bust facing, three quarters left HRH PRINCE OF WALES 1st JULY 1969 Reverse: The Welsh Dragon INVESTITURE CAERNARVON CASTLE - CASTELL CAERNARFON hallmarked and numbered on the edge, in a Slade, Hampton & Son box
Prince of Wales Investiture 1969 a 4-medal set each with a common obverse : Crowned and draped bust right CHARLES PRINCE OF WALES, as follows: 39mm Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters, 32mm The Welsh Dragon, 29mm Crowned Arms, quartered, each quarter with a Welsh Dragon, and 24mm Prince of Wales feathers, Lustrous and prooflike with a hint of toning, in the John Pinches box of issue with certificate (65.50 grammes of .958 silver), along with Prince of Wales Investiture 1969 39mm diameter in silver, 29.00 grammes of .958 silver, in a slide case with certificate
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 (2) the first 57mm diameter in silver by L.Durbin, Obverse: Head left, diademed, ELIZABETH II SILVER JUBILEE 1952-1977, Reverse: The Silver Jubilee Rose THE THINGS WHICH I HAVE BEFORE PROMISED I WILL PERFORM AND KEEP SO HELP ME GOD, 74.86 grammes, Eimer 2136, matt finish UNC with some toning, in the red Spink box of issue with certificate and original receipt for £25, the second 45mm diameter in silver by John Pinches, Obverse, Portrait of the Queen, facing, Reverse ER within wreath, design by Joan Freeman, 38.33 grammes, Proof nFDC in the blue box of issue with certificate
Sir WinstonChurchill 1874-1965 in gold (22 carat) 2 the impressive 2 inches diameter by John Pinches facing bust of the man obverse shield with Coat of Arms reverse Unc in the John Pinches presentation box with certificate 138 of 500
Kings and Queens of England a 43-piece set each 44mm diameter in .925 silver Proof by John Pinches (1970) UNC to FDC and lustrous with some toning, in the large red album of issue, total silver weight around 57 Troy oz.
Medals (7) George V Silver Jubilee 1935 George V Silver Jubilee 1935 51mm diameter by Turner and Simpson, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, crowned and draped, GEORGE . V. MARY, a continuous border of six pairs of panels each containing an animal and it's country of origin: kiwi NEW ZEALAND, fish NEWFOUNDLAND, lion INDIA, moose CANADA, kangaroo AUSTRALIA, springbok SOUTH AFRICA. Reverse: Female figure of the mother country standing upon a globe, facing, two cherubs at her feet with cornucopia filled with fruits of the Empire; behind, a procession of Commonwealth subjects carrying produce. The edge inscribed KING'S HEATH JUBILEE SWEEPSTAKES 1935 Eimer 2030, BHM 4263 NEF, Death of Edward Duke of Windsor 1937 38mm diameter in silver by G.A.Holman Obverse head left, Edward Duke of Windsor 1894-1972 below, Reverse: A full blown rose, Eimer 2124EF unevenly toned, in a John Pinches box, Lusitania Medal 1915 A/UNC boxed, Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 1972 51mm diameter in silver by John Pinches, Obverse: Conjoined busts left, SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE QUEEN AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH 1947-1972, Reverse: Two Royal shields and crests, each within the Garter, crowned cypher of the Queen , above, that of Prince Philip, Eimer 2125 Matt finish UNC boxed, Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 32mm diameter in gilt bronze Eimer 2116, EF boxed, Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London, undated, 51mm diameter in gilt bronze by the Royal Mint UNC boxed, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in lead? VG bent
Numismatic and Medallic First Day Covers (73) The Railway Sesquicentennial - Stockton and Darlington Railway SilverCrown-sized medal FDC and set of 4x stamps, as issued on the commemorative envelope, in the green folder of issue, Day of the Concorde 21 January 1976 comprising Medal 1976 in silver by John Pinches, along with 2x stamps GB 20p and Bahrain 70 Dinars UNC in the wallet of issue, Presidential Inauguration Day 1977 Walter Mondlte (42nd Vice-President of the USA) 32mm diameter in sterling silver, with USA 13 Cent stamp, UNC, with matt finish, on the commemorative envelope, in the red wallet of issue, along with GB and World a collection in four albums, a wide selection of themes, includes The Royal Family, The British Isles, History of World War II, Sports themes, Year of the Three Kings, Henry VIII includes some Crown-sized silver issues, in mixed grades some UNC and Prooflike, along with a group of GB and World banknotes (14) these include GB One Pound Somerset, Ten Shillings J.S.Fforde, Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland One Pound 1987 VF, USA One Dollar 1988 VG, Jamaica Two Dollars 1992 Fine, and British Armed Forces (9) One Pound 2nd Series, One Pound 4th Series (2), Fifty Pence 6th Series (2), Ten Pence 6th Series (4) UNC
Crown 1936 Edward VIII Pattern in Gold by John Pinches (issued 1946), listed in 'Unusual World Coins' as X#M2c, JP on edge, with a mintage of just 10 pieces, 37.74 grammes, Lustrous UNC with some light hairlines
Kings and Queens of England a 43-piece set each 44mm diameter in .925 silver Proof by John Pinches (1970) UNC to FDC and lustrous with some toning, in the large red album of issue with all certificates and accompanying leaflet, total silver weight around 57 Troy oz.
Kings and Queens of England a 43-piece set each 44mm diameter in .925 Silver Proof by John Pinches (1970) aFDC-FDC some with atoning, in the large red album of issue with certificates (each medal weighs 40 grams approximately)
Medals and ingots 7-piece sets (2) 1975 The First United Kingdom Referendum each comprising a sterling silver medal and ingots (6) the ingots each around One Ounce of sterling silver Prooflike UNC with some toning, each set in the Birmingham Mint box of issue, North Sea Oil Medal 1975 45mm diameter in silver 40.50 grammes, Prooflike UNC with some toning, with sample of North Sea oil, boxed with certificate, Ingot and First Day Cover issues by Danbury Mint (3) 1976 First Commercial Flight of Concorde the silver ingot toned UNC, with France 1 Franc 70 Centimes stamp, on the envelope of issue, boxed with certificate, 1977 Queen Elizabeth II Visit to the USA on the 200th Anniversary of Independence Silver Proof toned nFDC, along with 4x 13 Cent stamps, on the envelope of issue, boxed with certificate, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Stamp Silver ingot (73.54 grammes) nFDC with some toning along with 4x stamps 13p, 11p, 10p and 8 1/2p UNC on the envelope of issue, boxed with certificate, The Coventry Plate - 10th Anniversary of the consecration of the new Coventry Cathedral, in sterling silver, (197.43 grammes) by John Pinches, a limited edition of 1500, UNC boxed with certificate, The Roman Spoons a 12-piece set by John Pinches, each spoon with a different Roman portrait at the top of the handle, (total weight of the set 266.12 grammes) UNC with a few small spots, in the box of issue with certificate, in all, the lot contains a total of over 1.1 Kilos of sterling silver
GB and World (15) comprising GB (4) Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games Silver UNC in the soft cases of issue with certificates, One Pound 1984 Silver Proof Piedfort, One Pound 1984 Silver Proof, both FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother 80th Birthday 1980 a 7-coin set Crown-sized and in silver comprising issues from GB, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Guernsey, St. Helena, Tuvalu and Tristan da Cunha nFDC toned, in the blue box of issue with certificate, Cayman Islands Fifty Dollars 1975 Six Queens Silver Proof nFDC in the Canadian Mint box of issue, Isle of Man Crowns 1976 Bicentenary of American Independence Silver Proofs (2) nFDC, St. Helena Crown 1973 Tercentenary of the Granting of the Royal Charter to the East India Company, Silver Proofs (2) FDC boxed with certificates, Gibraltar 14 Ecus 1993 Silver Proof FDC in the Pobjoy Mint box of issue with certificate, Medals (2) Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 46mm diameter in gold plated silver, nFDC with speckled toning (2), both in the boxes of issue with certificates, Crown medal 1976 First Scheduled Passenger Flight of Concorde in gold plated silver, nFDC in the Pobjoy Mint box of issue with certificate, Medals a 2-piece set 1971 700th Anniversary of Caerphilly Castle, by John Pinches (2) Crown-sized Silver Proofs nFDC with a deep and colourful tone, boxed with certificate
Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 35mm diameter in silver by John Pinches Ltd. Obverse Crowned and draped bust of Edward VIII left EDWARD VIII KING AND EMPEROR, Reverse Crown on crossed sceptres on a Tudor Rose TO COMMEMORATE . THE . CORONATION OF H.M. KING . EDWARD . VIII MAY 12th 1937, 20.40 grammes, EF, Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in copper by B. Pistrucci, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1146, Obverse: Bust left Laureate GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse: George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue: INAUGURATUS/ DIE. JULII. XIX. /ANNO.MDCCCXXI, EF gilded, in a presentation box
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, set no. 269. 24 silver gilt Crown size medals in an album with text. The medals nFDC to FDC some with flecks of toning, the album in excellent condition
Kings and Queens of England a 43-piece set each 44mm diameter in .925 silver Proof by John Pinches (1970) aFDC-FDC some with a pleasing toning, in the large red album of issue (each medal weighs 40 grams approximately)
The 100 Greatest Inventions of Mankind 100 medals, 32mm diameter in silver by John Pinches, Prooflike UNC in the two albums of issue with an additional album of certificates
Elizabeth - Our Queen a 25-ingot set by John Pinches 1976, each ingot .925 Silver Proofs, 25-26 grammes each, depicting key events in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II 1952-1976, nFDC to FDC in the wooden box of issue
Flags of the Commonwealth - Secretary General's Edition a 36-ingot set, by John Pinches, 1976, each ingot Sterling Silver Proof, mixed sizes 5.7-8.5 grammes, nFDC to FDC in the box of issue
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 35mm diameter in silver by John Pinches, Obverse: Head right CHARLES . PRINCE . OF . WALES, Reverse The Prince of Wales feathers with ICH DIEN motto on ribbon, INVESTITURE . CAERNARVON. Date below Prooflike EF and attractively toned
GB and World a large and heavy group (over 20 Kilos) Crowns to Half Farthings comprising GB (1961) Crowns (12) 1935, 1953, 1965 (5), 1972 (5) EF to UNC some in slide cases, Halfcrowns (102), Florin (1), Shillings (74) these cupro-nickel issues, Sixpence 1857 VG, Groats (3) 1836 (2) VF/GVF and Poor, 1842 VG, BrassThreepences (448) in mixed circulated grades, Pennies (750) Victoria to Elizabeth II includes 1797 (2) VG and Near Fine, 1807 Poor, a low grade 1871 and some George V provincial mints, in mixed circulated grades, Halfpennies (541) Victoria to Elizabeth IIbronze issues, in mixed circulated grades with some later dates lustrous, along with 1799 Poor, 1806 VG and 1853 VF, Farthings (102) includes 1774, 1863 Fair/VG, Half Farthing 1844 VG, Decimal Coinage (14) Fifty Pence (2), Ten Pence (9), Five Pence (3), in mixed grades with some earlier issues UNC, Year Sets (2) 1953 (10 coins) the Crown EF, others Fine to VF, in a maroon case, 1965 (9 coins) Crown to Halfpenny VF to GEF, in a maroon case, Ireland Year Set 1966 (9 coins) Ten Shillings to Farthing A/UNC to UNC in a slide case, Austria Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa Silver Restrike Lustrous UNC with a hint of toning, in a slide case, Gibraltar Crown 1967 UNC, Jersey Five Shillings 1966 UNC, Medal 1969 Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales, in Britannia Silver, by John Pinches, Prooflike UNC with certificate, along with a further group of World (217) many countries represented includes USA, Canada, France, Egypt, Ireland, Australia and more, includes France Five Francs 1811W Near Fine and Netherlands 2 1/2 Gulden 1932 NVF/VF, and a few other silver items, these in mixed circulated grades, accompanied by a group of pre-decimal stamps and First Day Covers (lot), First Day Covers from the 1960s and 1970s, and three sets of Jersey Pictorial Postage Stamps, the stamps on envelopes, along with some unused pre-Decimal stamps, with some on partial sheets
Proof Sets (29) Flat Packs (24) 1970, 1971 (2), 1972 (2), 1973 (2), 1974 (2), 1975 (2), 1976 (2), 1977 (2), 1978 (2), 1979 (2), 1980, 1981 (2), 1982 (2), Blue sets (5) 1983, 1984 (2), 1985 (2) nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue some coins with toning, Crown 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proofs (2) nFDC to FDC with light toning, in the boxes of issue with certificates, Unofficial sets (3) 1962 (8 coins) Halfcrown to Halfpenny, 1963 (8 coins) Halfcrown to Halfpenny UNC in slide cases, 1966 set (8 coins) Halfcrown to Halfpenny UNC, Crown 1965 UNC, World Mint Sets (4) Seychelles 1982 (6 coins), Vanuatu 1983 (6 coins), Cook Islands 1983 (7 coins), Cyprus 1983 (6 coins) UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue some coins with toning, Isle of Man Crowns 1983 Man in Flight (2) UNC on the cards of issue, Gibraltar Halfcrown 2020 Sir WinstonChurchill UNC in the 6-coin wallet of issue, Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary medal 2015 in bronze UNC in the 6-coin wallet of issue, GB Silver Threepence 1933 Fine, in a 'Monarchs of the 20th Century 5-coin wallet, Isle of Man One Pound (4) 1978 (3), 1979 UNC in slide cases, Vatican 200 Lire 1999 Pope John Paul II UNC in the wallet of issue, Medallic issue undated (2015) Queen Elizabeth II the Longest Reigning Monarch UNC in a Daily Mail pack of issue, GB/Bahrain Medallic cover 'Day of the Concorde' 1976 comprising Medal 1976 in silver by John Pinches, along with 2x stamps GB 20p and Bahrain 70 Dinars UNC as issued, GB Medallic Cover 1990 comprising Royal Mail Medal in cupro-nickel UNC and 20p stamp along with a replica of the Penny Black, UNC in the wallet of issue, Banknotes (2) One Pound Hollom B288 H73R 342717 Fine, and Ten Shillings Hollom B295 38H 658425 VF
Battle of Hastings 900th Anniversary, the Official Medal of the County Borough of Hastings, 1966 a 3-medal set in silver by John Pinches comprising 57mm, 45mm and 32mm diameter issues, each medal hallmarked and numbered 47 on the edge, UNC to nFDC toned, total weight 148.4 grammes
Chaucer and the Canterbury Tales a 36-medal set in silver by John Pinches (Medallists) Ltd. in an album the medals depicting Geoffrey Chaucer, Thomas a Becket, Henry II and a scene from each of the Canterbury Tales nFDC-FDC some with toning, in a brown album with a book of certificates
The Churchill Medals a 4-piece set by John Pinches (Medallists) Ltd. undated each obverse with a portrait of Churchill, each reverse with a famous Churchill quote on a lion-headed tablet and flanked by Union Jack flags, each medal Prooflike 'Special Mint Finish' total weight 149.1 grammes, nFDC to FDC retaining practically full mint brilliance, numbered (163) on the edges, in the box of issue with certificate, an attractive set
1000 Years of British MonarchySterling Silver Ingots a 50-piece set by John Pinches (1973), all ingots Proof nFDC to FDC in the long wooden box of issue, Total Silver weight 106.6 Troy oz. accompanied by Book '1000 Years of British Monarchy - A Historical Commentary' by Sir Arthur Bryant
1000 Years of British MonarchySterling Silver Ingots a 50-piece set by John Pinches (1973), all ingots Proof nFDC to FDC in the long wooden box of issue, Total Silver weight 106.1 Troy oz. accompanied by Book '1000 Years of British Monarchy - A Historical Commentary' by Sir Arthur Bryant
Kings and Queens of England a 43-piece set each 44mm diameter in .925 silver Proof by John Pinches (1970) UNC to FDC and lustrous with some toning, in the large red album of issue with all certificates and accompanying leaflet, total silver weight around 57 Troy oz.
Decorative pendants (2) both 15mm diameter Mother's Day 1975 by John Pinches, Reverse: Horse and foal the first 2.26 grammes of 18 carat gold, the second 1.52 grammes of sterlingsilver both EF with suspension loops at the tops
Ghana INA Fantasy 100 Sika issues 2002 Trial set a 3-coin set Obverse Portrait of Elizabeth II by Rank-Broadley, Reverse Elizabeth II after Annigoni Each in nickel, silvered nickel and Goldine Lustrous UNC in a John Pinches case, believed unique in these metals
Coronations and Jubilees 1837-1953 a 7-medal set in silver, comprising Queen VictoriaAccession/Coronation 1837/1838, 46mm diameter in silver, 1897 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 36mm diameter in silver, 1902 Edward VII Coronation 37mm diameter in silver, 1911 George V Coronation 38mm diameter in silver, 1935 George V Silver Jubilee 35mm diameter in silver, 1936 Edward VIII Accession and Abdication 35mm diameter in silver, 1937 George VI Coronation 35mm diameter in silver, UNC with Prooflike fields and some contact marks, numbered on the edge of each medal (Number 102) in a John Pinches box with certificate, only 250 sets issued
The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection' silver ingots by John Pinches (issued 1975) each piece 16mm x 10mm and around 1.5 grammes Silver Proofs in the box of issue with detailed information book
Proof SetBarbados 1975 (8 coins) Ten Dollars to One Cent, nFDC to FDC with very light toning, retaining almost full mint brilliance, Trinidad and Tobago 1975 (8 coins) Ten Dollars to One Cent UNC some retaining some mint lustre, both in the cases of issue with certificates. The Railway Sesquicentennial Medallic First Day Cover 150th Anniversary of the First Steam Passenger Train Crown-size Silver Proof Medal by John Pinches, FDC with 4 x stamps, on the envelope as issued in the green wallet
Medals (2) The Flight Into Egypt by Giotto (medal number 60) from the '100 Greatest Masterpieces' set by John Pinches 51mm diameter on the card of issue weighs around 65 grammes. The 99 other pieces from the set were featured in our last auction A166 as lot 1387. Lustrous UNC on the card of issue, the card with some folds. Chain Pier, Brighton constructed 1883 38mm diameter in silver Prooflike UNC with some toning
GuernseyFive Pounds 2010 50th Anniversary of the end of National Service a 6-coin set in silver each with a different reverse design Silver Proofs FDC in a Westminster box with certificate, Cook IslandsOne DollarPrince William and Catherine Middleton a 46-coin set 2010-2014 gold plated cupro-nickel issues, all Prooflike UNC each with a different colour picture of the Royal couple on the reverse, in two Westminster boxes, most with certificates. Guernsey Two Pounds 2010 British Isles at War Silver Proof FDC in capsule, Gibraltar Five Pounds 2010 Great Britain at War Silver Proof, nFDC in capsule, Crowns (6) 1977, 1980 (4), 1981, EF to UNC, Five Pound Crown 1999 Millennium UNC, Silver JubileeMedal 1977 45mm diameter in silver by John Pinches Prooflike UNC, Netherlands2 1/2 Gulden 1940 GVF, Canada25 Cents 2007 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipDiamond Wedding UNC with coloured reverse, on the card of issue, Cook Islands One Dollar 2012 Centenary of the Sinking of the Titanic an 18-coin set in gold plated cupro-nickel each with a different reverse design and with coloured White Star logo Prooflike UNC in a Westminster box with certificates, Jersey Five Pound 2012 Titanic Centenary (2) the first silver Proof, the second in gold plated cupro-nickel UNC to FDC, GB and World Numismatic First Day Covers (20) two with silver coins, many with a Royal theme, UNC on the envelopes of issue with stamps, in card album pages
The 100 Greatest Masterpieces a 99-piece set, missing issue number 60 ('The Flight Into Egypt' by Glotto) each medal 51mm diameter in silver and weighing around 65 grammes, by John Pinches Ltd. All but one medal (number 84 - The Maids of Honor by Diego Velazquez) has the accompanying certificate Prooflike UNC to FDC a few with light toning, or with light hairlines or contact marks, many on the cards of issue
Betjeman's Bygone Britain a 36-medal set by John Pinches 39mm diameter in sterling silver, depicting lost buildings and structures, the reverses with descriptive text, each around 33 grammes Proofs nFDC to FDC in capsules with certificate stating 1266 sets produced
Bahamas Fifty Dollars Gold 1975 Independence Day KM#48 UNC and lustrous with some toning, retaining much original mint brilliance, in a John Pinches box
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
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 58mm diameter in silver as Eimer 2118 with alternate reverse, toned UNC and boxed. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 44mm diameter in silver, by John Pinches, Prooflike UNC in the blue box of issue with certificate. Death of the Duke of Windsor 1975 38mm diameter in silver Eimer 2124, by G.A.Holman, Obverse: Edward Duke of Windsor 1894-1972, Reverse: A Crown upon a full blown rose UNC in the box of issue, as part of a group (10) includes base metal coronation and Jubilee issues in mixed grades to EF
The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci a 50 medal set in silver by John Pinches 1975, each medal 51mm diameter and weighing 50-51 grammes, and depicting his most famous works, nFDC to FDC in the cabinet of issue with certificates, gloves and original name plate
Great British Locomotives, The National Railway Museum Inaugural Edition, by John Pinches, a 50-ingot set, each ingot 48mm x 25mm in sterling silver, each weighing around 30 grammes Prooflike UNC in the large wooden display box with certificate, the certificate stuck to the lid. Comes with accompanying book.
The British Horse Society Silver Sculpture 'Playing Up' a limited edition cast in .925 sterling silver, issued by John Pinches in 1975, in excellent condition, in the box of issue with certificates
Medallic First Day Covers (9) Great Britons (4) Crown-sized medals in silver in the sleeves UNC in the blue album of issue, The Partners in Space Commemorative 1975 Apollo - Soyuz Silver Crown-sized medal and stamps, EEC Medallic Cover 1973 Medal and stamps, County Cricket Centenary 1973 Crown-sized and in silver, with stamps, Test Cricket Centenary 1977 Crown-sized and in silver, with stamps, Royal Wedding 1973 Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips Silver Crown-sized medal and stamps, USA Bicentenary 1976 32mm diameter in silver, with stamps, The Turner Bicentenary 1975 Silver Crown-sized medal with stamps, The Railway Sesquicentennial Medallic First Day Cover Crown-sized silver medal with stamps, all UNC as issued some prooflike, Medal John F.Kennedy undated, Crown sized, UNC in box, Crowns 1977 (4) UNC, along with Papua New Guinea Numismatic Covers 1975 10 Kina to 1 Toea all Proof coins the 10 Kina and 5 Kina in silver FDC on the covers of issue with stamps in the album of issue, also World Wildlife First Day Covers (144) in an album from a wide range of countries, by John Pinches Ltd. (1976-1980) UNC in the album of issue
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 in 9 carat gold UNC in case: USA The Bicentennial Visit of Queen Elizabeth II 1976 51mm diameter in sterling silver, UNC in the box of issue with certificate: Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 44mm diameter in silver by John Pinches Prooflike UNC, boxed: Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 45mm diameter in silver (2) by the Birmingham Mint Prooflike UNC in the boxes of issue with certificates: The Right Honourable Margaret Thatcher MP 1979 Britain's First Lady Prime Minister in gilt silver, by The Birmingham Mint: 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 1990 50mm diameter in silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate: Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 Medal UNC on the Royal Mint wallet of issue: Belgium - Brussels Exposition 1958 26mm diameter in silver Prooflike UNC and toned, in white leatherette case
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Spoon Collection a 12-piece set in sterlingsilver by John Pinches, the spoon respectively showing the Kestrel, Great Crested Grebe, Robin, Kingfisher, Dartford Warbler, Heron, Puffin, Nuthatch, Herring Gull, Curlew, Avocet and Long-eared Owl each spoon with a different bird in a gilt oval in the handle, in the box of issue with certificates
The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection' silver ingots by John Pinches (issued 1975) each piece 16mm x 10mm and around 1.5 grammes Silver Proofs in the box of issue with detailed information book
The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature CollectionSilver Ingot collection by John Pinches, issued in 1975, each ingot 16mm x 5mm and weighing 1.5 to 1.6 grammes each, in .925 silver, Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with detailed information cards in a separate album, Proof Sets (3) 1970, 1971, Red Leather Deluxe 1997 nFDC in the cases of issue, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1997 and 1998 nFDC to FDC in the box of issue with certificate, One Pound 1983 Silver Proof nFDC lightly toning, in the box of issue with certificate, Royal Mint Year Sets (4) 1983, 1986, 1997 (2) UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Numismatic First Day Covers (6) Five Pound Crown 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary UNC on the cover of issue with £10 stamp, Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games UNC on the cover of issue with four stamps, Two Pounds 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England (2) both UNC on the covers of issue with First Class stamp, One Pound 1983 UNC on the cover of is with £1 stamp, Hong Kong Five Dollars Lustrous UNC on the cover of issue with four First Class stamps, plus GB and World a small group (43) includes Leonardo da Vinci 2 ounce silver medal Prooflike UNC, also includes Pre-decimal with handful of silver minors, in mixed grades
Octorino 1913 Pattern by Huth, an Iron Piedfort, Bull 3866, 6.96 grammes, struck by John Pinches, GEF with minor spots, rated R7 by Bull, possibly unique, Ex-Norweb collection, Spink Auction 56 19/11/1986 Lot 1139, Ex Glendining 4/10/1962 (lot 315), Ex-Huth collection (Sotheby 1927), comes with collector's ticket
The Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and the Sea a 100-medal set by John Pinches in Sterling silver, Prooflike UNC, in 3 books, Volumes 1, 3 and 4, the majority of the others on the cards of issue, along with certificate for the set and an Evening Standard Newspaper Tribute to Lord Louis Mountbatten from September 1979
The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci a 50 medal set in silver by John Pinches 1975, each medal 51mm diameter and weighing 50-51 grammes, and depicting his most famous works, nFDC to FDC in the cabinet of issue with certificates
Silver Medals (54) by John Pinches mostly from the Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and the Sea, Crown-sized and 37-38 grammes each Lustrous and prooflike UNC, most in capsules
Proof Sets (6) Executive Sets (2) 2000, 2001, Red Leather Deluxe Sets (4) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue some with light toning, Five Pound Crown 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary Silver Proof, Five Pound Crowns a 2-coin set 1999 and 2000 Millennium Silver Proofs, One Pound Silver Proofs (5) 1983, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, all but one with certificates, Fifty Pences 1973 Cupro-Nickel Proofs (5) UNC in the boxes of issue, Crowns (7) 1951 UNC boxed, 1972 Silver Wedding Silver Proofs (2), 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proofs (3), Five Pence 1990 Silver Proof Piedfort, Five Pence 1990 a 2-coin set Silver Proofs Large and Small sizes FDC in the boxes of issue with certificate, Royal Mint Year Set 1992 UNC in the wallet of issue, Two Pounds (2) 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England, 1995 Peace Dove, Two Pounds 1989 a 2-coin set Bill and Claim of Rights, UNC in the wallets of issue, Medallic Cover Day of the Concorde 1976 Medal by John Pinches UNC with GB and Bahrain stamp in the wallet of issue, Five Pound Crown 1999 Millennium UNC, Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games EF, Crown 1972 UNC in slide case, Falkland Islands Proof Set 1982 FDC in the case of issue, World Crown-sized (7) Falkland Islands Fifty Pence 1985 Opening of Mount Pleasant Airport Silver Proof, Cook Islands 1973 20th Anniversary of the Coronation Silver Proof, Gibraltar 1972 Silver Wadding Silver Proof, Bermuda 1972 Silver Wedding Silver Proof, Guernsey (2) 1972 Silver Wedding Silver Proof, 1978 Royal Visit Silver Proof, Isle of Man 1972 Silver Wedding Silver Proof nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue some with certificates
The Churchill Centenary Medals 1974 by John Pinches 24 Crown-sized medals set in the collectors album as issued gold plated Sterling silver, each weighing around 26 grammes, Prooflike UNC, some with flecks of toning, in the John Pinches folder of issue
The Jersey Shipbuilding Seies One Pound a 7-coin set 1991-1994 all in silver FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Prince Charles Investiture as Prince of Wales 1969 a 4-medal set struck in Britannia Silver UNC by John Pinches in the box of issue with certificate, total weight 66.35 grammes, France (3) 5 Francs 1844W (2) both VG, 1 Franc 1809A VG, Netherlands2 1/2 Gulden 1930 NVF, BermudaCrown 1964 UNC, German States - Prussia3 Marks 1911A VF toned, Medal 1981 The Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer 39mm diameter in cupro-nickel, GB Twopence 1797 NF, Jersey 1/13th Shilling 1841 VG, Guernsey (2) 8 Doubles 1889H About Fine, 4 Doubles 1830 EF
Linnean Society, the Darwin-Wallace Medal 1908 48mm diameter in bronze by F.Bowcher, Obverse Bust Left LINN:SOC:LOND: 1858-1908 DARWIN, Reverse Bust three-quarters facing LINN:SOC:LOND: 1858-1908 WALLACE AU , in John Pinches box (lid detached). Note: Alfred Wallace, a trained surveyor and architect, devoted himself to natural history, and originated, independently of Charles Darwin, the theory of natural selection. This medal commemorates the publication of their joint paper by the Linnean Society. A special meeting was held during which Wallace was presented with an example in gold.
The Churchill Centenary Medals 1974 by John Pinches 24 Crown-sized medals set in the collectors album as issued gold plated Sterling silver, each weighing around 26 grammes, Prooflike UNC in the John Pinches folder of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1817 The Official Royal Mint issues (3) UNC with a small scratch in the field, GEF, these boxed, one with the lid detached, and GEF unboxed, Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze by B.MacKennal Eimer 1922 EF once lightly cleaned now retoned, in the Royal Mint box of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 36mm diameter in silver by John Pinches Obverse: bust left, crowned, EDWARDVS VII REX ET IMPERATOR, Reverse: The shields of England, Scotland and Ireland, crowned, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF H.M KING EDWARD VII Lustrous UNC and attractively toned
Medallic First Day Covers (3) 1973 EEC Silver medal and stamps UNC on the envelope of issue, Royal Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips 1973 Silver medal and stamps UNC on the envelope of issue, State Visit of the Queen the USA 1976 for the Bicentenary of the USA Silver Medal and stamps, UNC on the envelope of issue, Day of the Concorde 1976 comprising medal and GB and Bahrain stamps UNC as issued in the card wallet, Crowns (2) 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof, 1981 Royal Wedding if Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proof both nFDC toning in the boxes of issue, Crowns (10) 1951 UNC boxed, 1953, 1965, 1972, 1977, 1980 (2), 1981 (3) EF to UNC some in slide cases, Medals (6) The Royal Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips 1973 45mm diameter 1.58 Troy oz. of Sterling silver UNC in a slide, Silver Jubilee Medals 1977 in base metal UNC (2), General Election 1974 45mm diameter in bronze UNC in a slide case, Death of the Duke of Windsor (Edward VIII) 1972 39mm diameter in silver Eimer 2124 UNC in a John Pinches box, English National Opera 1974 50mm diameter in gold plated silver Lustrous UNC and boxed
The Churchill Centenary Medals, 24 silver gilt Crown size medals by John Pinches (1973), with text, collection no. 5764, total weight around 616 grammes nFDC with some toning, in the presentation album
100th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir Winston Churchill - The Churchill Centenary Plates by John Pinches 1974 (2) gold plated portrait on an approximately 20cm diameter silver plate, housed in a photo frame each plate 319 grammes, in excellent condition, boxed as made, with certificates
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, the official Royal Mint issue A/UNC in the box of issue, this faded, City of London 800 Years of Mayoralty 62mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint UNC toned in the box of issue with certificate, The Churchill medals a 4-piece set in bronze each 45mm diameter the obverses each with a different portrait, the reverse each with a different quote on a tablet UNC toned in the John Pinches box with certificates, Anglo-Portuguese Alliance 600th Anniversary 90mm diameter in bronze by Vasco Berardo toned UNC, boxed, Fantasy Medallic strike Una and the Lion 89mm diameter Lustrous UNC, boxed, Nickel Silver medals (2) Tintern Abbey undated 44mm diameter boxed UNC, Windsor Castle, St. Georges Chapel undated 44mm diameter boxed UNC, Windsor Castle, The Bull of Clarence 1982 in bronze 44mm diameter Lustrous UNC, boxed
The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection' silver ingots by John Pinches (issued 1975) each piece 16mm x 10mm and around 1.5 grammes Silver Proofs in the box of issue with detailed information book
Death of James Cook Discoverer of Australia a 2-medal set in silver undated (1979) by John Pinches total 77.7 grammes of silver UNC deeply toned in the John Pinches box with certificate
The Kings and Queens of England by John Pinches (1970) a collection of 43 Silver Proof Crown-sized medals portraying each monarch. Housed in a large red presentation album nFDC-FDC some starting to tone
Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 a 3-medal set in silver 58mm diameter, 45mm diameter and 32mm diameter by John PinchesEimer 2116a, 2116b and 2116c UNC in the dated box of issue, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 Silver ingot/first day cover set with 4 stamps, UNC in the box of issue, Canada a 3-ingot set in silver 1976 MontrealOlympics each with Canadian stamp designs and weighing 16 grammes of .999 silver UNC in the box of issue with stamps, The New Millennium Group Silver Ingot One ounce of Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, along with a group of Medals, Tokens and fantasies includes some larger European modern bronze types (17) some EF to GEF, St Helena Crown 1978 Enamelled in four colours, fair workmanship, on a chain, boxed, Australia Broken Hill Co-Op Tokens One Loaf (36) 28mm diameter in aluminium UNC, Enamelled Shillings (3) 1887Jubilee Head (2), 1890, Enamelled Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head, fair workmanship, Penny 1891 VG, Threepence 1909 VG, Shilling 1826 set in a swivel mount Fine, gilded, and a locket made from a 1952 Halfpenny, along with letter from Central ScotlandPolice detailing the award of a Good Conduct medal and with the ribbon attached
The Royal Family Cameo Collection a 6-piece set in silver by John Pinches Medallists Ltd. Depicting the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward each on a oval cameo, the portrait without legend on the obverse, with their Royal Titles on the reverse, as well as the Assay marks. nFDC with a few light contact marks. Total weight 474.5 grammes of 22 carat gold, housed in a front-folding red box with oval blue felt inlay, Lustrous UNC, an attractive set
Coronations and Jubilees 1837-1953 a 7-medal set in silver by John Pinches comprising Victoria Coronation, Victoria Diamond Jubilee, Edward VII Coronation, George V Coronation, George V Silver Jubilee, Edward VIII Ascension, and George VI Coronation all struck in silver, Prooflike UNC and beautifully toned, in the original box of issue, no certificate, only 250 sets produced
World Medallic Coinage PatternCrowns by John Pinches (4) Geoffrey Hearn series in .925 silver (minted 1954) Australia 1936 X#M1a, Bermuda 1936 X#1a, Ceylon 1936 X#1a, New Zealand 1936 X#1a all UNC with prooflike fields, and attractively toned, comes with the purchase receipt from 1968, Linecar and Stone states that 'less than 50 were made in silver', Krause 'Unusual World Coins' states a figure of 100 minted
Linnean Society, the Darwin-Wallace Medal 1908 48mm diameter in bronze by F.Bowcher, Obverse Bust Left LINN:SOC:LOND: 1858-1908 DARWIN, Reverse Bust three-quarters facing LINN:SOC:LOND: 1858-1908 WALLACE GEF with a hairline scratch in the obverse field, in John Pinches box. Note: Alfred Wallace, a trained surveyor and architect, devote himself to natural history, and originated, independently of Charles Darwin, the theory of natural selection. This medal commemorates the publication of their joint paper by the Linnean Society. A special meeting was held during which Wallace was presented with an example in gold.
Coronations and Jubilees 1837-1953 a 7-medal set in silver by John Pinches comprising Victoria Coronation, Victoria Diamond Jubilee, Edward VII Coronation, George V Coronation, George V Silver Jubilee, Edward VIII Ascension, and George VI Coronation all struck in silver, Prooflike UNC and toned, in the original box of issue, with certificate, number 119 of only 250 sets produced
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, 24 silver Crown size medals each around 25 grammes, in an album. nFDC with House of Commons letter, Great Britons Medallic First Day Covers 4 coin cover set, along with GB and world these including 1964 Tokyo Olympics 1000 Yen and a Spanish silver 5 pesetas (lot)
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, 24 silver gilt Crown size medals in an album with text. With an additional Medal of the 1941 Address to the US Congress UNC as issued
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, 24 silver gilt Crown size medals in an album with text. With an additional Medal of the 1941 Address to the US Congress UNC as issued
The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection' silver ingots by John Pinches (issued 1975) each piece 16mm x 5mm and around 1.5 grammes Silver Proofs in the box of issue with detailed information book
George IV - Regent of the United Kingdom 1811 Eimer 1015 GEF in white metal, in the folding box of issue, George VICoronation medal 1937 57mm diameter in silver, Matt Finish UNC, The John H.King medal Seedsmen by RoyalWarrant to the King (2) White metal and Gilt, UNC boxed, Death of Edward VIII 1972 UNC in silver by John Pinches, boxed, Silver Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 1972 in Silver Matt finished, by John Pinches, UNC boxed with certificate, along with Tokens and Medals (6) a small and mixed group, and Farthing 1875H these in mixed grades
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 a 4-medal set in silver by John Pinches 38mm, 32mm, 29mm and 24mm diameters respectively nFDC and colourfully toned
D-Day 40th Anniversary, a 5-medal set by J.Balme, each 50mm diameter 57-60 grammes depicting different wartime scenes UNC in the box of issue with information card, Centenary of the Birth of Sir Winston Churchill 1974 a 4-medal set in gold plated silver by Toye, Kenning and Spencer Ltd. of London UNC in the box of issue with certificate, The Churchill Medals a 4-piece set undated by John Pinches Ltd. Special American Express edition each 44mm diameter in Silver, plated with 24 carat gold UNC in the red box of issue with certificate, Battle of Britain 1940 medal in base metal boxed UNC, Proof Set 1970 NFDC in the case of issue, Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day Landings (2) UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, unofficial coin sets (4) Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 UNC, 1965 EF to UNC, George VI 1937-1952 Crown to Farthing (11 coins) mixed dates Fine to Good Fine, Crowns a 6-coin set comprising 1935 NVF, 1937 Fine, 1951 EF, 1953 UNC, 1960 EF, 1965 A/UNC, these in slide cases, Farthings (46) 1911-1956 no 1921 or 1953, with an extra 1924, in mixed grades some George V issues cleaned, some wren issues lustrous
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, set no.3278. 24 silver gilt Crown size medals each around 26 grammes, in an album with text. nFDC
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