Charles IDeath and Memorial 1649 54mm diameter cast, Dutch, unsigned, Obverse: Bust, right, armoured, CAROLVS . REX POPVLAE MEVS QVID FECI QVID FECI TIBI. 1649, Reverse: Head of Medusa facing, below: An upright flaming sword, To either side: Arms left and thunderbolt right CONCILIABVLVM ANGLIAE BLASFEMANT DEVM NECANT REGEM SPERNVNT LEGEM, MI i 349/208, as Eimer 161, but lacking the stippled fields, 60.88 grammes, Fine
Saudi Arabia, Death of King Faisal bin Abd al-Aziz (reigned 1964-75), gold medal, 7.97 grammes, commemorating his reign, Obverse: bust of king facing, Reverse: Flag bearing the Shahada above emblem of Saudi Arabia EF with some minor surface marks
Death of John Conduitt 1738, 58mm diameter in bronze, by J.S. Tanner (after H.F. Gravelot) Obverse: Bust right, draped, IOHANNES CONDUITT REI . MONET: PRAEF : Reverse: Truth introduced Conduitt standing right, to Hampden, holding staff with cap of Liberty, and Newton seated, leaning on a diagram of the planetary system, MEMORES FECERE MERENDO, Exergue: MDCCXXXVII, MI ii 518/73, Eimer 538, 61.08 grammes, EF
Death of Prince Charles (III) 1788 53mm diameter by G. Hamerani, Bust right, draped, HEN . IX . MAG . BRIT . FR . ET . HIB . REX . FID . DEF . CARD . EP . TVSC, Reverse: Religion standing in foreground holding cross and bible, lion couchant, cardinal's hat and crown at her feet. Beyond: A view of St. Peter's, Rome, In exergue: AN . MDCCLXXXVIII , BHM 282, Eimer 823, 58.08 grammes, EF
Medals (9) many with a Naval theme, comprising - Erection of Nelson's Column 1843 25mm diameter in white metal GVF holed, Sentimental Tokens by J.Kirk (2) George II BHM 166 NVF/Fine, William Beckford BHM 170 undated VF, Death of George Canning, undated (1827) 51mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: bust of George Canning left, GEORGE CANNING, Reverse: A LA CONCORDE DES PEUPLES, LIBERTE CIVILE ET RELIGIEUSE DANS L'UNIVERS 1827 Good Fine, Majority of Marquis of Bute 1868 BHM 2888 41mm diameter in bronze EF with a tone spot on the reverse, Death of Nelson 1805 50mm a cast copy with loop mount attached, PortsmouthNavy Week (2) Obverse : Bust of Nelson left PORTSMOUTH NAVY WEEK, Reverse: HMS VICTORY the ship sailing both 32mm diameter one in bronze VF, the other in White metal Fine, both holed at the top, Ile de FranceFrench Line 22mm diameter in white metal, undated (c.1949) Fine
Death of George III 1820 41mm diameter in silver by J. Marrian, Obverse: Bust left, cuirassed, draped and laureate, GEORGIUS . III. D.G.REX. Reverse: Britannia kneeling, in grief, in front of monument, lion and shield beside her, Exergue: NAT . 4 . JUN 1738 . COR . 22 SEPT . 1761 / MORT 29 JAN . 1820. BHM 997, 38.40 grammes, NVF/GF
Centenary of Births, Deaths and Marriages 1837-1937 32mm diameter in silver, by J. Langford Jones, Obverse: BIRTHS & DEATHS REGISTRATION & MARRIAGE ACTS, Reverse: The Lampa dephorian Torch, BIRTH - MARRIAGE - DEATH, Matt finish EF with some contact marks, in the blue Royal Mint box of issue
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.
Music-related (3) Austria - Vienna 1949 50th Anniversary of the Death of Johann Strauss 70mm diameter in bronze by A. Hartig, Obverse: Facing portrait JOHANN STRAUSS with 1825 1899 in the fields, Reverse: DEM UNSTERBLICHEN WALZERKONIG ZUR 50. WIEDERKEHR SEINES TODESTAGES 3. JUNI 1949 in 9 lines, GEF, Richard Wagner 75mm diameter in bronze, uniface, undated, by A.Hartig Obverse: portrait facing left, RICHARD WAGNER GEF, Beethoven, 100th Anniversary of his Death, 1827-1927 by A.Hartig, EF
Edward VII (4) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1871b, BHM 3737 EF, Coronation of Edward VII 38mm diameter in bronze by J. Carter Obverse: Conjoined busts left THEI MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTIESEDWARD VII & ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Royal Arms draped and crowned, within a wreath, CORONATION AUGUST 9TH 1902 EF with some spots, boxed, Edward VII Coronation 20mm diameter in silver by Lauer, Obverse: Bust facing, three-quarters left, Reverse: Royal Arms and supporters, DIEU ET MON DROIT below, In Exergue: IN CELEBRATION OF THE CORONATION 1902 VF loop mounted at the top, Death of Edward VII 1910 39mm diameter in white metal, by Sale, Obverse: Bust right EDWARD VII BORN NOV 9th 1841, CROWNED AUGUST 9th 1902, DIED MAY 6th 1910, Reverse: Britannia crying, leaning on the King's tomb. BHM 3894, 21.09 grammes, VF with some surface residue
Death of Mary II 1694 49mm diameter in copper, by J. and N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right MARIA.II.D.G.MAG.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA Reverse: SVBLATAM EX OCVLIS QVAERIMVS INVIDI with NAT APR 30 1662 MOR.DEC 28 1694 in four lines in the centre, 56.78 grammes, Eimer 362, MI 343, VF/NVF, comes with ticket stating 'Cotterill Collection'
Medals (13) Death of George IV 24mm in brass, VG, holed, 1902 Coronation of Edward VII (4) 22mm in bronze, loop mounted at the top both GVF, Beverley Friendly Societies 39mm in White Metal pierced for suspension with ribbon EF, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Obverse:~ Fuchs portraits, Reverse: City Arms, Henry W. Newton, Mayor, 39mm in bronze VF pierced for suspension, with ribbon, Sheffield 40mm diameter in white metal by Spink & Son, EF pierced for suspension, Coronation of George V 1911 33mm diameter in bronze EF with suspension loop, Coronation of George VI 1937, struck by Rowntrees 33mm diameter in bronze VF with suspension loop, Coronation of George VI 26mm diameter in bronze Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA . INDIA . S.AFRICA . AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND . BRITAIN, EF with suspension loop and bar, Coronation of George VI 1937 45mm diameter Reverse: Britannia standing in arch VF, Captain Scott - The Discovery 1902 30mm diameter in bronze NVF, The Bell Medal - Presented by The Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs, undated, GVF, Royal Mint/Royal Mail, Royal Mail 150th Anniversary New identity 1990 39mm diameter in cupro-nickel EF, along with Canada One Dollar 1970 Manitoba GVF, Tokens (2) Halfpenny J.T.Parrish Ltd. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NVF, and Thank you Token £14.97 undated, Fine
Medals (8) Charles I and Henrietta Royalist badge cast in brass Obverse: Bust of the King right, Reverse: Bust of Henrietta left, Poor, holed, Death of Charles Calvert 1832 44mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Draped Bust of Charles Calvert left, Reverse: A TRIBUTE FROM THE ELECTORS OF SOUTHWARKTO THE MEMORY OF CHARLES CALVERT ESQr THEIR FAITHFUL REPRESENTATIVEIN FIVE SUCCESSIVE PARLIAMENTS FIRST ELECTED 1812 DIED SEPTr 1832 in 10 lines, BHM 1569, Robert Fellowes 1827 38mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Bare Head of Robert Fellows left, ROBERTVS FELLOWES L.L.D. MERENTI PROPOSVIT, Reverse: MORBIS INSPECTIS DESCRIPTIQVE MERVIT. VNIV: COLL : LOND: ALVMIMVS. BHM 1311, About VF with some spots, Defeat of Napoleon 1814 39mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Peace standing emptying cornucopia onto sea shore, barrel to left, ships in background, THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE, BHM 798, Fine with some pitting, holed at the top, King George IIISentimental Medal 1773 26mm diameter by J. Kirk, Obverse: Bust of the King, right, reverse: GEORGE III KING OF GREAT BRITAIN ETc. BHM 167, About Fine, The Reform Bill 1832 25mm diameter in Brass, unsigned, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Lord Grey, Lord Russell and Lord Brougham, THE FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE, Reverse: THE GREAT REFORM BILL THE BULWARK OF FREEDOM PASSED INTO A LAW JUNE 7. 1832 in 7 lines, BHM 1616, VG holed, listed as rare by BHM, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 49mm diameter in White metal by J.Davis, Obverse: Bare head of Queen Victoria left, hair high in chignon, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESRTY VICTORIA, Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned, Scotia, Britannia and Hibernia around, Fame and Archbishop behind, BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED THE THROME JUNE 20 1837 CROWN JUNE 26 1838, BHM 1811, Fine/Good Fine with some blistering, holed at the top, Opening of the Newport Dock Extension 1858 51mm diameter in bronze, by J. Moore, A. Aston Medallist, Obverse a view of the new dock. AREA OF NEW DOCKS 57000 YDS, LENGTH 950 FT. Breadth 350 FT. DEPTH 26 FT. COST £64000, Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OPENING OF THE NEWPORT DOCK EXTENSION. MARCH 2nd 1858. Legend in 12 lines : CHAIRMAN S. HOMFRAY ESQ. SECRETARY CAPTN. FOOTE R.N.ENGINEER Jas. ABERNETY ESQ. M.I.C.E. RESIDENT ENGINEER J.R. KELLOCK ESQ. CONTRACTORS MESSRS. RENNIE LOGAN & Co.MAYOR Wm. WILLIAMS ESQ. unlisted by BHM NVF with some edge knocks
Death of George IV 1830, 51mm diameter in silver, by E. Avern, Obverse: Draped bust of George IV, bare head facing, wearing large fur collar, brooch and star of order KING GEO. IV, Reverse: Death, standing on a flight of steps, reaching for the Imperial crown which rests on a cushion and book on top of a plinth. Below: the Prince of Walesplumes and a coronet with sceptre on ermine mantle. GEO IIII. Exergue: DIED JUNE 26 1830. BHM 1365, 54.63g, A/UNC and lustrous with underlying tone, some minor contact marks and hairlines barely detract
Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 50mm diameter in silver, by T. Webb and G. Mills Obverse: Draped bust of Princess Charlotte with hair in fillet and decorated with roses, facing three-quarter right. H.R.H. PRINCESS CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA. In Exergue: BORN JAN 7th 1796. / MARRIED MAY 2. / 1816. Reverse: Britannia seated left, weeping, by the British lion and a broken column, urn and clouds with rays behind, DIED . NOVVI . MDCCCVII. In Exergue: WEEP BRITAIN THOU HAST LOST / 'THE EXPECTANCY AND ROSE' / OF THE FAIR STATE. BHM 940, 51.98 grammes, UNC with minor cabinet friction displaying a colourful underlying tone, rated R by BHM
Death of Charles I 1649 50mm 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 VIRTVM . EX . ME. FORTVNAM, MI 346-200, Eimer 162a, in an NGC holder and graded MS63BN
Death of the Duke of Cumberland 1765 38mm diameter in bronze, by J.v. Nost Obverse: Bust right armoured and draped, WILL . D . OF . CUMBERLAND, Reverse: A tomb, inscribed NAT XV: APRIL. MDCCXXI OB. XXXI OCTO.R MDCCLXV, flanked by Cupid, as Hercules, and a mournful Britannia, a scroll inscribed CULLODEN at her feet, BHM 91, Eimer 709, 19.41 grammes, GEF with traces of lustre
Death of George III 1820 48mm diameter in copper by C.H. Kuchler. Obverse: Bust left, armoured and draped, GEORGIUS III . D:G. BRITANNIARUM REX . FID . DEF . &, Reverse: legend in 7 lines, NATVS / IVNII. IV / CDDCCXXXVIII. / IMPERm: ACCEPIT. OCTXXV. / CDDCCLX / EXCESSIT. JAN . XXIX. / CDDCCCXX. within a wreath, PATER : PATRIAE, BHM 991, Eimer 1121, 58.76 grammes, EF with some minor contact marks
Lady Arabella Stuart (c.1615) 50mm diameter, cast, in pewter, Obverse: half-length figure, three-quarters left, IN THAT I SVFFER VRANG * O. GOD . GRANT . PATIENCE. Reverse: NOVRT . NOT . THE. ♥ . QVHOIS . IOY . THOV . ART, around an inner legend in 6 six lines, QVHO / CAN.COMPARE/ VITH . ME . IN . GREIF/ I . DIE . AND . DAR . NOCHT . SEIK . RELEIF , MI i 207/41, 33.09 grammes, Good Fine. Note: Lady Arabella Stuart was an English noblewoman of Scottish descent, a great-great-granddaughter of Henry VII of England and considered as an heir to the English throne of Elizabeth I, before her cousin KingJames VI of Scotland was given preference by Elizabeth's ministers. Her very existence was thought by King James to be a danger, and any marriage was an additional threat to his safety. Her marriage to William Seymour who himself had a claim to the throne led to her arrest and imprisonment in the Tower of London, where she starved to death at the age of 40.
Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 48mm diameter in White metal, by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Bust of the Duke left, uniformed, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Corinthian Helmet on shield crossed with a lance and a sword, within an open wreath, above: a wreath inscribed with RODRIGO - BADAJOZ Below:- ALMEIRA, BORN MAY 1st 1769 DIED SEPr 14th 1852, BHM 2478, 30.01 grammes, GEF and lustrous, rated RRR by BHM.
Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 58mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, Obverse: Bust right WELLINGTON vertically in the field, Reverse: Britannia seated mourning before a pedestal on which is a Roman helmet over a sword PLORANT IN FUNERE GENTES In Exergue: SEPT. XIV. / MDCCCLII, 134.88 grammes, Eimer 1469, BHM 2473, EF/AU with some small edge nicks, the fields prooflike
Death of the Duke of York 1827 76mm diameter in bronze by I. Parkes, Obverse: Draped bust of the Duke of York facing, head three-quarters left. FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK AND ALBANY Below: A pillar of the protestant faith, a Bulwark to the British Army, / Intrepid, Uncompromising, & Consistent, Gratitude has raised his / Monument and Loyalty penned his epitaph. Reverse: Fame holding open scroll and trumpet above epitaph. Scroll inscribed: I have been brought / up from my early / years in these prin / ciples; and from / the time when I / began to reason for / myself I have enter / tained them from / conviction and in / every situation in / which I may be pla / ced I will Maintain / the so help me God. Monument inscribed: 'These sentiments were not ssed' in a political senseand fr(o)m preju / diceand party feelings, but they / 'were firmly fixed in his mind, and / 'were the result of due consideration / 'and conviction, and produced by 'AN EARNEST SOLICITUDE / FOR THE CONTINUED / WELFARE OF HIS COUNTRY. Obit Jan 5. MDCCCXXVII. BHM 1282, 167.05g, GEF/EF an impressive piece, the obverse in high relief
Death of John Conduitt 1738, 58mm diameter in bronze, by J.S. Tanner (after H.F. Gravelot) Obverse: Bust right, draped, IOHANNES CONDUITT REI . MONET: PRAEF : Reverse: Truth introduced Conduitt standing right, to Hampden, holding staff with cap of Liberty, and Newton seated, leaning on a diagram of the planetary system, MEMORES FECERE MERENDO, Exergue: MDCCXXXVII, MI ii 518/73, Eimer 538, 60.95 grammes, EF with some light contact marks and small rim nicks
Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 50mm diameter in bronze, by T. Webb and G. Mills Obverse: Draped bust of Princess Charlotte with hair in fillet and decorated with roses, facing three-quarter right. H.R.H. PRINCESS CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA. In Exergue: BORN JAN 7th 1796. / MARRIED MAY 2. / 1816. Reverse: Britannia seated left, weeping, by the British lion and a broken column, urn and clouds with rays behind, DIED . NOVVI . MDCCCVII. In Exergue: WEEP BRITAIN THOU HAST LOST / 'THE EXPECTANCY AND ROSE' / OF THE FAIR STATE. BHM 940, 62.69 grammes, GEF
Death of John Rennie 1821 64mm diameter by W. Bain, Obverse: Bust left JOHN RENNIE, Reverse: CRINAN & LANCASTER CANALS LONDON LEITH & SHEERNESS DOCKS WATERLOO & SOUTHWAREK BRIDGES PLYMOVTH HOWTH & DVNLEARY HARBOVRS &c &c &c in 9 lines, all within a wreath, Eimer 1152, Obverse as Eimer 1166, BHM 1164, 122.92 grammes, toned UNC in a round fitted case
Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 65mm diameter in White metal, by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed within a wide border of oak and laurel, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Crossed flags inscribed ASSAYE and WATERLOO by fronds of palm and laurel and draped funerary urn. Star above inscription. BORN MAY 1, 1769, DIED SEPT 14 1852, BOTH AS SOLDIER AND STATESMAN EARNED THE TITLE OF FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY, BHM 2474, 95.30 grammes, NEF
Death of Isaac Newton 1727 33mm diameter in copper, by J. Dassier, Obverse Bust almost facing, draped, head three-quarters right, ISAACUS NEWTONUS, Reverse: EQ. AUR. PHILOSOPHUS. OBIT 31 MART. 1727 NATUS ANNOS 85. Eimer 506, 20.90 grammes, UNC, the reverse with underlying pastel tone and desirable thus, comes with two old tickets,
Death of Sir Ralph Abercromby 1801 40mm diameter in bronze, by J.G. Hancock, Obverse: Uniformed bust of Sir Ralph Abercromby facing, head turned to the left SIR RALPH ABERCROMBY with LIEUTENANT - GENERAL below, Reverse: Britannia lying weeping before a tomb, inscribed WOUNDED / MAR.21 / DIED MAR. 28 /1801. A palm tree and pyramids in the distance, In exergue: FRENCH DEFEATED / MAR. 21 1801, BHM 505, unlisted by Eimer, 31.13 grammes, EF
Death of William Pitt 1806 53mm diameter by T. Webb, Obverse: Bust left GVLIELMO PITT R.P.Q.B., Reverse: An island rock buffeted by heavy waves and lightning. PATRIAE COLVMEN DECVS, in exergue: OB.A. MDCCCVI, BHM 610, Eimer 975, 71.73 grammes, minor friction to the high points only. A/UNC
Death of Queen Mary 1694 40mm diameter in copper, by J. and N. Roettier, Obverse: Mary seated left upon a globe, holding a palm branch, O. GRAVE . WHERE IS . THY . VICTORY, Reverse: Legend in 4 lines, QVEEN : MARY. THE : SECOND: AETAT 32 : OBIT : DEC : 28. ANNO : DOM . 1694, MI ii 121/364, Eimer 363, 26.13 grammes, Fine
Death of the Reverend Caleb Evans 1791 37mm diameter in bronze by W.Mainwaring, THE REV. CALEB EVANS D.D. Reverse: BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHICH DIE IN THE LORD in 4 lines, In Exergue: Obt. Aug 9 1791 at 54. BHM 350, 25.46 grammes, EF/GEF with some lustre and an old scrape on the edge, not visible when viewed from the surfaces
World War I pair British War medal and 1914-15 Star, awarded to Lt.R.F.Symonds 5th Infantry, Near EF, He also served in the Boer War, then as Lieutenant in the Kaffrarian Rifles during World War I, later Captain and Town Clerk of Cathcart. Comes with copy of portrait photo, and biography in South Africa's Who's Who 1940, plus details of the Kaffrarian Rifles in World War I, World War I British War Medal awarded to W.G.Symond R.A. EF toned, comes with copy of service record, details of AWOL, copy of discharge papers, and copy of entitlement list for the Victory Medal and/or British War Medal and War Badge, also copies of entries on the Birth register, Electoral Register and Death Register, World war I Victory Medal awarded to 204277 Pte. G. Symonds. Rif. Brig GVF
Death of the Duke of Cambridge 1850 60mm diameter in White Metal by G.G. Adams Obverse: Bust right .H.R.H. ADOLPHUS FREDERICK DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE . K. G.: 45 YEARS CDOL. OF THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS. F.M., Reverse: PRESENTED BY HIS FAMILY TO 1st BATTn. SERGEANTS, J. HITCHEN, E.BELCHER, W. SHELDRAKE, J. CARTWRIGHT, J. TUCKER, J. BUCKMAN, 2nd BATTn. SERGEANTS, S.EVISON, E.MORGAN, W. ADLAM, W. GREENGRASS, W.JARVIS, R. DOGGETT. WHO FULFILLED THE WISH OF THEIR COL, IN CARRYING HIM TO THE GRAVE JULY 16th 1850. BHM 2392, 97.07 grammes, EF with grey tone, boxed, the lid detached, rated RRR by BHM
NavalLong Service and Good Conduct Medal, George VI Coinage head, with IND: IMP legend, awarded to Christopher Croft, K.62660 C. Croft CH. STO. H.M.S. COURAGEOUS, NEF and World War II group of Five, comprising War Medal 1939-1945, 1939-1945 Star, Burma Star with Pacific Bar, Africa Star, Atlantic Star NEF to GEF all with ribbons, all contained in a folder with photographs, details and pictures of his family, Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate, Certificates of Service to the Royal Navy, History sheet for Stoker ratings, Card for Good Service dated 1st November 1945, order of Release from Naval Service, War Gratuity & Post War Credit of Wages sheet, with Christmas card and Birthday card to his wife
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
Centenary of Births, Deaths and Marriages 1837-1937 32mm diameter in silver, by J. Langford Jones, Obverse: BIRTHS & DEATHS REGISTRATION & MARRIAGE ACTS, Reverse: The Lampa dephorian Torch, BIRTH - MARRIAGE - DEATH, Matt finish A/UNC boxed
German States - Prussia, Death of Frederick II 1786, 42mm diameter in White Metal, Obverse: Bust left FRIED . WILHELM KOENIG VON PREUSSEN, Reverse: A Phoenix rises from flames, AUS DEN FLAMMEN WIEDER AUFLEBEND, Exergue: D. 17 AUGUST 1786, 30.43 grammes, VF with some small spots
Death of Taylor Combe 1826, 45mm diameter in bronze by W.J.Taylor, after B. Pistrucci, Eimer 1184, BHM 1258, Obverse: Bust of Combe left, Reverse: Legend in 9 lines within a wreath TAYLOR COMBE M.A. SEC. ROY. SOC. DIRECT. SOC. ANT. KEEPER OF COINS & ANTIQUITIES BRITISH MUSEUM DIED 1826 AGED 52, NEF/GEF the obverse lightly cleaned
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
Medals and Tokens (10) comprising Medals (7) Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, NEF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 38mm diameter by E.Fuchs Eimer 1870 EF, Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 39mm diameter in white metal by Heaton, BHM 3249 EF with lustre and some toning, Duke and Duchess of Albany - The Harris Public Library - Laying of the Foundation Stone - The Preston Guild 1882 51mm diameter in white metal pierced for suspension NEF, Anglo-French Working Class Exhibition 1865 Death of Richard Cobden 41mm diameter in bronze by E.Weigand, Eimer 1576, BHM 2839 VF with some edge bruises, Death of Sir Robert Peel 1850 25mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore BHM 2396 GVF, The Reform Bill 1832 Obverse: Britannia stands holding a scroll crown above, and British lion to left, 45mm diameter by Gibson, 12-line inscription on shield, BHM 1584 GVF, Tokens (3) British Naval Halfpenny 1812 Obverse: Nelson left Good Fine, Halfpenny 18th Century (2) Invernesshire - Inverness 1794 Near Fine, edge not readable, Warwickshire 1791 Shakespeare left DH327 VG with edge damaged
Medals (8) Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 1840 42mm diameter in white metal by W.J.Taylor Obverse: Conjoined heads right, the Queen garlanded with roses, the Prince bare-headed, with torch in field to left, VICTORIA OF ENGLAND . ALBERT OF SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA, Reverse: Conjoined shields of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert crowned and garlanded with roses, MARRIED AT THE CHAPEL ROYAL ST. JAMES' PALACE . FEB. 10. 1840, BHM 1918 EF and lustrous, Death of Henry II, Kings and Queens of England - Henry II (No.5) by J. Dassier 1731 Obverse: Bust of Henry II right, HENRICUS II D.G.ANG.ET.HIB.REX, Reverse: Mars seated among military trophies, leaning on the shield of England and holding Victory, Eimer 526, NVF/GF the obverse with some surface dirt, Winchester College Gymnastics medal, undated 38mm diameter in bronze GVF, Coronation of Edward VII Metropolitan Borough of St. Pancras 39mm diameter in white metal EF holed for suspension, Gaming Counters 'To Hanover (2) the first 1837 the second with the date area damaged, Near Fine to Fine, Peace medal 1919 Borough of Southend-on-Sea 33mm diameter in base metal, GVF holed for suspension (2), and Holy Communion medal 40mm diameter in white metal, undated, EF holed for suspension
Death of George IV 1830 40mm diameter in White Metal by E.Thomason after J. Dassier and by J. Marrian, Obverse: Bust right laureate and draped, GEORGIUS III D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX: F:D:, Reverse: BORN 1762 . CROWNED 1821 . DIED 1830. 1821 THE KING / VISITED IRELAND. / 1821. THE KING / VISITED HANOVER / 1822 THE KING / VISITED SCOTLAND. / 1828 THE CORPORATION / & TEST ACT REPEALED / 1829 THE CATHOLICS / EMANCIPATED. BHM 1437 Medal 36, (From the Kings and Queens of England set) 29.38 grammes, A/UNC lustrous and prooflike, some deeper hairlines in the obverse field have caused a small depression in this area
China - The Chinese Exhibition undated (1843) 45mm diameter in white metal by Thomas Halliday, Birmingham, BHM 2107. Obverse: CHUN AH-YOU OF THE CHINESE COLLECTIUON above bust of Ah-You three-quarters right in mandarin's robes and cap. Reverse: Legend in thirteen lines: THE CELEBRATED / CHINESE COLLECTION / [FROM HYDE PARK CORNER] / VISITED BY THE QUEEN / THE QUEEN DOWAGER AND / ALL THE ROYAL FAMILY / NOW EXHIBITING IN LIVERPOOL / "THERE IS NO EXHIBITION CAN COMPARE / "WITH IT IN ORIENTAL RANDEUR / "AND BEAUTIFUL ARRANGMENT" / THE TIMES! / AH YOU WILL ATTEND EACH / DAY AND EVENING. with 1848 inscribed below. 25.23 grammes, NEF and lustrous. The collection was formed by Nathan Dunn a Philadelphia-born China Trade merchant, and was first exhibited in the city in 1839. A report of the exhibition states: 'What increases the interest of the scene is a young Chinese, in full costume, who walks around the hall in full costume explaining the exhibits to the visitors in a most amiable manner that shows he is gratified in being useful'. No doubt this is Chun Ah-You, who accompanied the exhibition to London in 1841. The exhibition was initially exhibited in Hyde Park in a special pagoda, and was open to the public from April to June 1842. After some repairs to the lanterns which were now lit by gas, the exhibition re-opened in November 1843 until the end of the year. The collection then returned to the United States following Dunn's death in 1844, and later returned to England again in 1851 for the Great Exhibition. On 10 December 1851 Christie's auctioned 'The Celebrated Assemblage...collected by the late Nathan Dunn'
World War I Death Plaque to Robert Gillis, Good Fine with some pitting, World War I Pair to 201369 Cpl. T.Hughes Welsh Regiment VF to GVF, World War I 1914-1948 medal in silver to 37060 G.T. Richardson M.G.C. VF, suspension bar bent, World War I pair to 5052 Sjt. D.B. Hobday Manchester Regiment mounted as worn, World War II 1939-1945 Medals (2) both GVF, World War II Defence Medals 1939-1945 (2) both VF one with some stains, World War II Stars (3) Africa Star, France and Germany Star and 1939-1945 Star VF to GVF, Miniatures World War I trio EF mounted on a small bar, boxed, Replica Miniatures (4) Africa Star, 1939-1945 War Medal, George Medal and IndiaGeneral Service Medal, Kings Medal 1912-1913 awarded by London County Council awarded to C.Passmore EF, USAAsiatic Pacific Campaign 1941-1945 EF, USA World War I Victory Medal EF, Cap Badges (3) RAF, Essex Regiment and Manchester Regiment, VF and a Scots Guards buckle VF
Death of Daniel Solander, Swedish botanist undated (1782) 37mm diameter in silver by G.Ljungberger, Obverse: bust right DANIEL SOLANDER with a flowering solandra with it's stem cut. Reverse: text in 6 lines IOSEPHO BANKS EFFIGIEM AMICI MERITO D.D.D. CL. ET. IOH. ALSTROEMER, Eimer 798, BHM 252, 21.55 grammes, NVF/VF. Listed as RRR by BHM. Solander first accompanied Joseph Banks on James Cook's voyage around the world. He also went with Banks to Iceland in 1772. In 1773 he became keeper of the Natural History department in the British Museum. The medal was struck at the Swedish Royal Mint in 1783 and dedicated to Joseph Banks by Klas and Johann Alstrӧmer. Banks's grandfather Jacob Bancks was Swedish and became a naturalised Englishman serving as a naval officer and as an M.P. for Minehead
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
Medals George III related, a small group (6) Coronation of George III 1761 The Official Coronation issue, 34mm diameter in silver by L.Natter, CORONAT legend in Exergue, BHM 23, Eimer 694, 16.23 grammes, NVF Ex-brooch mount, Birth of Princess Charlotte 1796 (issued 1817) 22mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Eimer 871, BHM 409 NVF, Abolition of the Slave Trade 1807 36mm diameter in bronze by G.F.Pidgeon and J. Philip, Eimer 984a Obverse: Two men stand facing each other, with hands clasped: beyond: five people dancing around a tree, WE ARE ALL BRETHREN, In Exergue: SLAVE TRADE ABOLISHED BY GREAT BRITAIN 1807. Reverse: Arabic inscription (= sales of slaves prohibited in 1807, Christian era, in the reign of George III, Verily we are all brothers), 16.69 grammes, , also listed as a Sierra Leone Penny Token 1807 KM#Tn1.1 (issued 1814), Fine, Death of George III 1820 48mm diameter in bronze by C.H.Kuchler, Eimer 1121, BHM 991 Obverse: Bust left: GEORGIUS III . D:G. BRITANNIARUM REX. FID. DEF. &c. Reverse: PATER: PATRIAE, NATVSIVNIL. IV. CIƆIƆCC XXXVIII . IMPERm. ACCEPIT OCT XXV . CIƆIƆCCLX. EXCESSIT. JAN. XXIX. CIƆIƆCCCXX within a wreath, 58.48 grammes, GVF with some rim nicks, George III Preserved From Assassination 1800 39mm diameter in bronze by C.H.Kuchler, Obverse: Crown below rays within a wreath entwined with a ribbon inscribed GOD GIVE PRAISE, Above: PRESERVED FROM ASSASSINATION Below May 15, 1800, Reverse: An Angel kneeling on a cloud holding a plaque bearing a portrait of the King and protecting it from an arrow by a shield GOD SAVE THE KING. BHM 486, Eimer --, VF, Preliminaries For the Treaty of Amiens 1801 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Oval shield of the Union flag mounted on two crossed swords. PRELIMINARIES OF PEACE BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE SIGNED OCTOBER 1ft 1801, Reverse: Peace standing, facing, empties her cornucopia on a quay, beyond, ships at sea THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE, Eimer 935, BHM 516, GVF, along with Medallion of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament 1862 46mm x 32mm in white metal VF pierced for suspension at the top
Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 51mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore BHM 2475, Obverse: Uniformed bust left, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Britannia standing weeping before funerary plaque and trophy of arms WELLINGTON BORN MAY 1 1769 DIED SEPr 14 1852, Victory kneeling to right, British Lion crouched to fore BRITANNIA MOURNS HER HERO NOW AT REST , In Exergue: WATERLOO JUNE 18 1815, 41.11 grammes, A/UNC and lustrous
Medals (3) Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 (2) 39mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Birmingham, Obverse: Bust left uniformed, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Flags behind a plinth inscribes WATERLOO on which there is a wreath HE SUBDUED INDIA AND LIBERATED EUROPE, BHM 2480 both About UNC and lustrous, The Success of Giuseppe Garibaldi in the Rise of Sicily 1860 42mm diameter in white metal by T.R.Pinches Obverse: Bust right GIUSEPPE GAROBALDI BORN AT NICE 1807., Reverse : WAR FOR THE INDEPENDENCE OF ITALY, Lustrous UNC with some toning in the field, in the round box of issue with description of the medal on paper card on the lid.
Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 22mm diameter in bronze by T.R. Pinches, Obverse: Uniformed bust left within a linear oval, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, reverse : A crown above inscription BORN / MAY .1. 1769 / DIED / SEPr 14 1852, 5.58 grammes, BHM 2491, NEF, listed as RR by BHM
Afghanistan Medal, Second Afghan War, in silver, with 2 clasps, Kandahar and Ahmed Khel, awarded to 1828 Cpl. J. Denton 2/60th Foot, GVF, the obverse with some light scratches in the fields, comes with copied papers of Depot Battalions Pay List, Statements of Pay and Allowances of Recruits, and a list of Men of the 2nd Battalion 60th Rifles who have died, been killed, made Prisoners of War or deserted. This lists the death of Joseph Denton, who had been promoted to Lance Sergeant on 22nd Feb 1881, and is listed as having died on 20th April 1881, at Newcastle (Natal) soon after peace was signed. Also comes with typed history of his Military career in India, Afghanistan and South Africa.
Queen's South Africa Medal, 2nd type reverse, with traces of the date remaining, with 7 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek, Orange Free State and South Africa 1901, named in sloping serif upper and lower case style, awarded to 1771 Pte. G. Sibley. Rifle Bde. VF, the obverse cleaned, with some surface marks. Come with photocopied enlistment papers, Statement of Service, Military History Sheet, Discharge Papers, copies of the Medal Rolls confirming entitlement to the medal clasps, and a copy his Death certificate showing he died at age 68 on 24/10/1938
World War I Trio awarded to 11958 Pte. J.Jubb E.York. R., 1914-15 Star, 1914-1918 British War Medal and Victory Medal, EF, the star with some surface residue, along with Death Plaque EF in original card envelope, cap badge, and printout from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website with full details. Pte. Jubb was killed in action at Thiepval on 8th February 1917 Age 27. He is buried at Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
World War I Trio awarded to 8705 Pte. Sidney Francis Harry Gigg 2nd Battalion DevonshireRegiment, 1914 Mons Star with clasp, 1914-1920 British War Medal and Victory Medal, along with Death Plaque in original envelope and card, and with cap badge for the Regiment, comes with copy of paper confirming the entitlement of the Mons Star Clasp, and Commonwealth War Grave Commission website printout describing the location of the grave (Le Touret Memorial, Panel 8 and 9)
Death of WinstonChurchill 1965, 56mm diameter in silver by F.Kovaks for Spink, 80 grammes. Obv. bust facing with books & paint brushes on a shelf, Rev. " Very Well Alone" from cartoon by David Low. Lustrous UNC with a pleasing tone
Continuous Certificate of Discharge, along with papers regarding the death of Fireman W.Nichol, of the S.S. Barbadian, and Board of Trade letter showing entitlement to the Mercantile Marine Medal had he lived.
Medals (2) Death of George III 1820 Eimer 1122, BHM 1001 41mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Obverse: Bust left armoured and draped, GEORGE III ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE OCT.25 1760. Reverse: An assembly of Biblical figures. Above -Elijah ascending in his chariot to heaven. ENTER THOU INTO THE JOY OF THE LORD, Exergue: DIED JAN 29 1820 AGED 81 YEARS, Kings and Queens by Dassier - Elizabeth IEimer 526 (No.79) NEF with a few Verdigris spots
George IV and related (3) Death of Queen Caroline 1821 Eimer 1148, BHM 1138 40mm diameter in White Metal by P.Kempson, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and draped, CAROLINE D:G: BRITT:REGINA, Reverse: A Funerary urn on a plinth, HERE CALUMNY AND SLANDER CEASE TO WOUND, NEF, Queen Caroline - Withdrawal of the Divorce Bill 1820, Eimer 1133, BHM 1032 40mm diameter in White Metal, by P.Kempson, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and draped, CAROLINE D:G: BRITT:REGINA, Reverse: Peace, holding a scroll inscribed NO BILL, raises the kneeling figure of Caroline VIRTUE WHEN WOUNDED FLOURISHES, in Exergue: NOV. 10. Fine with dark tone, George Prince of Wales Appointed Regent 1811 43mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left draped, H.R.H. GEORGE PRINCE OF WALES REGENT, HE GOVERNS IN WISDOM. INSTALLED 6 FEB 1811. BORN 12 AUG, 1762 Reverse: A Lion Lamb and cornucopia, with a Dove of Peace above, in the distance a church, Fine, holed, Kings and Queen's in bronze by J.Dassier (4) Mary II, 44.03 grammes NVF, Queen Anne, 25.88 grammes, VF, Edward II, a later bronzed issue, 36.46 grammes, NVF, Edward V, 34.49 grammes, Fair with corroded surfaces, Mary as Regent 1690 49mm diameter in bronze by J. or N. Roettier Eimer 320, Obverse: Bust right, draped MARIA. II. D.G.MAG.BR. FR. ET. HIB. REGINA. Reverse: A Full moon amid clouds and stars over a landscape, VELVT. INTER. IGNES. LVNA. MINORES Fine, holed on the edge at the top, cased
Death of Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany. 1763-1827 60mm diameter in bronze, by Benedetto Pistrucci. Issued by Hamlet. Dually dated 16 August 1763 and 5 January 1827. FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK AND ALBANY, head right; ΠΙΣTPYKKI/AYTOΠTHΣ/EΠOIEI in three lines and HAMLET below / 23-line inscription. BHM 1283; Eimer 1189. 109.79 grammes, EF with a few small spots on the obverse, with an impressive high relief portrait
Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 51mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore BHM 2475, Obverse: Uniformed bust left, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Britannia standing weeping before funerary plaque and trophy of arms WELLINGTON BORN MAY 1 1769 DIED SEPr 14 1852, Victory kneeling to right, British Lion crouched to fore BRITANNIA MOURNS HER HERO NOW AT REST , In Exergue: WATERLOO JUNE 18 1815, 41.11 grammes, A/UNC and lustrous
A group of medals in white metal (7) 1827 Death of George Canning, Eimer 1195, BHM 1304 NEF and lustrous, 1830 Death of George IV, Reverse: a crowned urn on a plinth, inscribed DIED JUNE 26th 1830, UNC or near so with good lustre, 1831 Coronation of William IVEimer 1250, BHM 1485 NEF, 1842 Thames Tunnel Completed, 44mm diameter by Davis, Birmingham, GVF with some lustre, 1843 Thames Tunnel Opened, 38mm by J.Taylor, Birmingham, EF and lustrous with some contact marks, Ten Hours Bill 1848 Eimer 14213, BHM 2306, 39mm diameter, by Green & Co. London, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left GOD SAVE THE QUEEN ROYAL ASCENT 8th JUNE 1847, Reverse: a family seated around a table, In Exergue: EVENINGS AT HOME/TEN HOURS BILL/1st MAY 1848, NVF, and Death of Queen Victoria 1901 39mm diameter in aluminium, GVF
Death of Queen Victoria 1901 65mm diameter in bronze, by Messrs L.C.Lauer, Eimer 1855, BHM 3689, WE 1942, Obverse: Bust left, Crowned, veiled and draped, VICTORIA. QUEEM. OF. GREAT. BRITAIN. EMPR: OF. INDIA, Reverse: A reclining female figure, winged, regards a plaque decorated with a Young Head of the Queen. To the left, the Houses of Parliament, BORN MAY 24th 1819 DIED JANUARY 22d 1901, EF with some toning and two small edge nicks. (Note: Very few medals commemorate the Death of Queen Victoria)
Medalets in copper and brass (23) George III and Queen CharlotteMarriage 1761 Fine, Death of Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV 1821 (2) GVF and NEF, Coronation of George IV (3) the first in copper, Fine, the second in brass NVF with some scratches, the third in copper NVF, all different, Grimshaw Esq. Mayor of Preston 1822 Fine, holed, Death of the Earl of Beaconsfield 1881 Fine, Death of George IV 1820 VF, Coronation of William IV 1831 Fine, Death of Frederick, Duke of York 1827 NEF, Preliminaries of Peace between Great Britain and France 1801 VF, Death of Nelson 1805 Fine, holed, Coronation of Queen Victoria (2) 1838 Fine, and 1838 VF (both different), Marquis Wellington 1814 (2) one in copper Good Fine, the other in brass Fine, holed, Preliminaries of Peace 1814 GVF holed, France (4) Louis XV 1743 Cardinal Fleury VF, Louis XVI 1788 Royal token, Good Fine, Charles X 1825 Royal Token 1825 Good Fine, cleaned, Death of Ferdinand, Duke of Orleans undated (1825) 12-sided, Fine, possibly ex-mount, and a fantasy copy of Queen Anne Coronation medal this 25mm diameter in brass, Fine
Charles I, Death and Memorial, undated (1649) 50mm diameter in bronze by J. and N. Roettier, Eimer 162a, 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 VIRVT EX.ME.FORTVNAM.EX. ALIJS, Good Fine or better with some spots
Death of Lord Effingham 1791, 35mm diameter in gilt by J.Milton, Eimer 844, BHM 353, Obverse: Bust left, THO. HOWARD . COM. DE. EFFINGHAM. REI. MONET. PRAEF. 1784. Reverse: Britannia seated left upon a globe, over which she pours coinage from a cornucopia, PRO PATRIAE, Edge: NATVS. XIII. JAN. MDCCXLVII. OB. XV. NOV. MDCCXCI. AET. XLIV, 20.90 grammes, VF/GVF with some surface marks, unlisted in gilt by Eimer, the gilt type listed by BHM as RRR (Extremely Rare). Note: Thomas Howard (1747-1791) who became the Third Earl of Effingham upon the death of his father in 1763, became known as a strong neutralist during the period of the American Revolution. A proponent of neither side, he disagreed with the rebellion of the colonists, but also with their taxation without representation. In his protest against any war against the colonies, he famously resigned his post – an act which later garnered him attention in the new country with the naming of a frigate after him, as well as counties in both Georgia and Illinois. After his military career, he served posts as Deputy Earl Marshal, Treasurer of the King’s Household, Master of the Mint (1784-1789), and Governor of Jamaica (1790-1791)
Death of the Duke of Cambridge, 1850 61mm diameter in white metal by G.G.Adams, BHM 2392, Obverse: Bare head bust of the Duke of Cambridge, right, H.R.R ADOLPHUS FREDERICK DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE. K.G. 45 YEARS COL. OF THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS. F.M: Reverse: Inscription in 12 lines PRESENTED BY HIS FAMILY TO / (1st BATTn.s) J.HITCHEN, E.BELCHER, W.SHELDRAKE, J.CARTWRIGHT, J.TUCKER, J.BUCKMAN, (2nd BATTn.s) S.EVISON, E.MORGAN, W.ADLAM, W.GREENGRASS, W.JARVIS, R.DOGGETT/ WHO FULFILLED THE WISH OF THEI COL . IN CARRYING HIM TO THE GRAVE JULY 16th 1850, EF in brown contemporary case, the lid detached, rated RRR by BHM, apparently issued to each pallbearer
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 CromwellDeath 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
Medals (9) many with a Naval theme, comprising - Erection of Nelson's Column 1843 25mm diameter in white metal GVF holed, Sentimental Tokens by J.Kirk (2) George II BHM 166 NVF/Fine, William Beckford BHM 170 undated VF, Death of George Canning, undated (1827) 51mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: bust of George Canning left, GEORGE CANNING, Reverse: A LA CONCORDE DES PEUPLES, LIBERTE CIVILE ET RELIGIEUSE DANS L'UNIVERS 1827 Good Fine, Majority of Marquis of Bute 1868 BHM 2888 41mm diameter in bronze EF with a tone spot on the reverse, Death of Nelson 1805 50mm a cast copy with loop mount attached, PortsmouthNavy Week (2) Obverse : Bust of Nelson left PORTSMOUTH NAVY WEEK, Reverse: HMS VICTORY the ship sailing both 32mm diameter one in bronze VF, the other in White metal Fine, both holed at the top, Ile de FranceFrench Line 22mm diameter in white metal, undated (c.1949) Fine
Death of Taylor Combe 1826, 45mm diameter in bronze by W.J.Taylor, after B.Pistrucci, Eimer 1184, BHM 1258, Obverse: Bust of Combe left, Reverse: Legend in 9 lines within a wreath TAYLOR COMBE M.A. SEC. ROY. SOC. DIRECT. SOC. ANT. KEEPER OF COINS & ANTIQUITIES BRITISH MUSEUM DIED 1826 AGED 52, NEF/GEF the obverse lightly cleaned
Medals and Tokens a collection in an album (106) includes German States - Prussia 1757 Friedrich - Victory in Prague, Good Fine, White metal 19th Century issues (29) in mixed grades to EF, Death of William Pitt 1806, Queen Victoria Visit to London 1837 Eimer 1303 VF, a wide variety and a useful group
Death Plaque and Military Medal - Bravery in the Field, , to Pte. Charles Smith 9th LondonRegiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles) along with Buckingham Palace letter signed by KingGeorge V, and scroll both affixed to card. He is buried at Bronfay Farm Military Cemetery, Bray - Sur - Somme, II. F.69, France, Death Plaque VF, Medal EF with some hairlines
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 and Medalets (9) 1821 Death of Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV 25mm Obverse: Bust left wearing tiara, CAROLINE QUEEN CONSORT OF GEORGE IV, Reverse a funeral urn on a plinth BORN MAY 17. 1768 MARRIED APRIL 8 1795 on the plinth DIED AUG.7.1821 AGED 53, Fine with porous surfaces, Capture of Portobello 1739 Admiral Vernon Obverse: Half length bust, three quarters left in frock-coat and holding staff THE BRITISH GLORY REVIV.D. BY ADMIRAL VERNON Reverse: Six Ships entering Portobello harbour. HE. TOOK. PORTOBELLO. WITH. SIX. SHIPS. ONLY, in Exergue NOV. 22. 1739 Eimer 550 var. VG/Near Fine, George III Visit to St. Pauls 1789 29mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust right GEORGIVS III REX. Reverse: Shield of Arms of London upon a crossed sword and sceptre Fine, Founding of Rome undated Romulus 32mm diameter in bronze by J.Dassier, Obverse: Bust left ROMULUS, Reverse : a ploughing scene, in exergue: FONDATION DE ROME A R . I . GVF, Hannibal - Hannibal Crosses the Alps 32mm diameter in bronze by J.Dassier, Obverse: Bust left with large shield decorated with a running horse ANNIBAL Reverse: Hannibal's forces traverse the Alps, in the distance, flames and smoke from the fires employed to clear the route, in exergue ANNIBAL PASSE LES ALPES A.R.534 NEF/EF the obverse with a large rim cud, George III 1809 50th Year of his reign 25mm diameter in brass by Kettle and Sons GVF, France Medal 1825 Coronation of Charles X 26mm diameter in brass Obverse: Crowned bust right in Coronation robes, Reverse: King being crowned kneels on an altar, in exergue Remis 29 Mai MDCCCXXV Good Fine, United Nations 25th Anniversary 1970 31mm diameter in bronze Lustrous UNC still sealed in the packet of issue, USAVietnamWarService Medal with clip and bar NEF boxed
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 51mm diameter, weighing 48.85 grammes in silver by Spink and Son Eimer 1818c Obverse: Bust left crowned, laureate, veiled and draped, VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REGINA F:D: IND : IMP: IN COMMEMOR . AN . REG . SEXACESIMI Reverse: a lighthouse and two ships with a flagpole in the centre with lion on crown at the top. In Exergue: Crowned Coat of Arms flanked by two crowns with a banner ARMY 1837-1897 NAVY Good Fine with some surface marks and edge bruises, along with Death of Sir WinstonChurchill 1965 39mm diameter in silver weighing 28.76 grammes, Obverse: Bust almost facing, with books and paint-brushes on a shelf behind, In Exergue: WINSTON CHURCHILL 1874-1965, Reverse: A soldier standing defiantly on a sea-shore with aircraft above, In Exergue: VERY WELL ALONE, by F.Kovacs Eimer 2104 About EF
Medals (15) Italy Frencesco de Larderel 1858 Count of Montecerboli by G.Voigt, 51mm diameter in silver 74.4 grammes, EF. Argentina 1910 100th Anniversary of the 1810 Agricultural Exposition - Buenos Aires, 50mm diameter, 56.75 grammes VF with some edge nicks. Columbian Exposition 1892 58mm diameter in White metal Obverse: Discovery of America October 1492 and Landing of the Pilgrims December 1620, Reverse: Signing of the Declaration of Independence July 4th 1776 and World's Columbian Exposition 1892 Chicago. Edge: Boldenweck &Co. Pat'd Oct 7, 1890 in 2 lines EF. Ireland 1897 Lord Lieutenant of Ireland - To Exhibitors at Countess Cadogan's Irish Textile Exhibition, Dublin 1897 38mm diameter in silver by Spink & Son. Obverse as Eimer 1820Diamond Jubilee portrait facing left, crowned and veiled, by F.Bowcher / Reverse: Crowned Crest with ribbon and legend in 7 lines below VF/EF the obverse with some scratches. George VSilver Jubilee 1935 The official Royal Mint issue 36mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029 VF. Bronze medal 1823 39mm diameter Obverse: 11 line legend, I. THOSE PRINCIPLES OF TRUTH AND MORALITYON WHICH POLITICAL LIBERTY AND SOCIAL ORDER DEPEND. II. A MILITIA OF ALL MEN CAPABLE OF ARMSBEARING. III. A WITTENAGEMOTEANNUALLY ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE FOR ENACTING LAWS. Reverse: 12 line legend IV.GRAND AND PETIT JURIESOF THE PEOPLE FAIRLY DRAWN FOR APPLYINGTHE LAWS. V.A MAGISTRACY ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE FOR DULY PERFORMING ALL EXECUTIVE DUTIES. ANTIENT POLITY MDCCCXXIII NVF. British Empire Exhibition 1924 Nobel Industries Ltd. 36mm diameter in bronze NEF. Queen VictoriaDeath 1901 medalet 13mm diameter NEF/GVF. 1901 The Weeping Angel of Amiens by Blasser 15mm diameter, with a loop mount attached NVF. Edward VII Coronation 1902 19mm diameter Obverse: The busts of the King and Queen right, conjoined, with radiant crown above, Reverse: Arms with supporters ER above, Fine. Edward VII Coronation 1902 medalet by Lauer Obverse: The King and Queen, almost facing OUR GRACIOUS KING AND QUEEN with MADE IN GERMANY below, Reverse: Crowned at Westminster VF. Memorial medal Henry Irving In Memoriam - I GO TO MEET MY KING BECKET, undated, GVF. Medalet 28mm diameter Madame de Servigne 1626-1696 Reverse: Souvenir l'Expositionde Clermont Ferrard 1910 - Chocolate de Royat VF. Medalet - The Lord's Prayer, Obverse: George Vleft with FOREIGN below, Reverse: The Lords prayer in 14 Lines, Good Fine. Medalet - Death of Napoleon undated, 14mm diameter in base metal NVF with loop mount. Sentimental Tokens by Kirk (2) 1773 Lord Camden NVF/GF, 1773 D.Carrick Good Fine/Fine, Canada - OntarioMasonic Penny Token undated Cannington - King Darius Chapter No.154 VF with some scratches. also Groat GB 1836 Enamelled in 5 colours, Fair workmanship Fine
Births and Deaths Registration, and Marriage Acts Centenary 1937 32mm diameter in silver by J. Langford Jones Obverse: Bust left conjoined, of Queen Victoria (Young Head style) after W.Wyon, and KingGeorge VI 1837 and 1937 on either side, Reverse: The Lampadephorian Torch, symbolizing the continuity of life. BIRTH - MARRIAGE - DEATH Matt finish EF/UNC in the blue box of issue
Kings and QueensDassier style cast modern issues, each obverse depicting Monarchs and titles, the Reverse with details of Birth, Date of Accession and Death, each 40mm diameter in bronze VF to A/UNC in a Westminster box
Kings and QueensDassier cast modern issues, each obverse depicting monarchs and titles, the reverse with details of Birth, Date of Accession and Death, each 40mm diameter in bronze (100, One silvered, Six gilded) GVF to A/UNC
Kings and QueensDassier cast modern issues, each obverse depicting monarchs and titles, the reverse with details of Birth, Date of Accession and Death, each 40mm diameter in bronze (94, Two silvered) GVF to A/UNC
Charles IDeath and Memorial 1649 (undated) 50mm diameter in copper by J.and N.Roettier Eimer 162a 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, VIRTVT. EX. ME.FORTVNAM. EX. ALIJS, NEF with some light contact marks, comes in the original round box
Death of William Pitt 1806 53mm diameter in bronze, by T.Webb, Eimer 975. Obverse: Bust left GVLIELMO PITT R.P.Q.B, Reverse: An island rock buffeted by heavy waves and lightning. PATRIAE COLVMEN DECVS. In Exergue: OB.A. MDCCCVI, UNC with traces of lustre
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. RoyalNaval 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
World War II (3) awarded to Lewis G. Willmore RN, Sto 1 H.M.Y. Victoria & Albert, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-1945, also RoyalNavalLong Service and Good Conduct Medal, along with copies of service record and copy of photo of the H.M.Y. Victoria & Albert, list of recipients of the George V Silver Jubilee Medal, George V Silver Jubilee Medal 1935 32mm diameter in silver, Reverse: GRI cypher with May 6 1910 in two lines to the left and May 6 1935 in two lines to the right, GEF and nicely toned, with mount and ribbon, George VICoronation 1937 32mm diameter in silver Reverse: Crowned GRI Crowned 12 May 1937 GEORGE VI QVEEN ELIZABETH A/UNC with mount and ribbon, along with other paperwork relating to Lewis Willmore's details of marriage from the Civil Registration Marriage Index August and September 1922, and details of his death in 1950
Death Plaque : World War I 24861 Pte. Trevor Davies 7th Battalion Queen's own (Royal West KentRegiment) died on February 23 1917, native of Tredegar, Mon. attended Taunton School, his name is on the Roll of Honour at the school. World War I and II Memorial Hall (WMR 25140) GEF in the folding envelope, along with Commonwealth War Grave printed sheet and a school book 'Tales of Troy' by Andrew Lang
Charles IDeath and Memorial 1649 50mm diameter in bronze by J. and N. Roettier Eimer 162a 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. VIRTVT. EX.ME.FORTVNAM. EX. ALIJS. VF with some small surface imperfections. These pieces were offered for sale in the London Gazette of 1695 at 5 Shillings in bronze, 10 Shillings in Gilt-bronze, and 25 Shillings in silver, where it is described as being struck by James and Norbert Roettier at the Mint in the Tower of London.
Death of Sir WinstonChurchill 1965 a 4-medal set in 18 carat gold by MetalImport Limited comprising 40mm diameter, 30mm diameter, 25mm diameter and 21mm diameter medals total weight 58.07 grammes, UNC and Prooflike in the white Metalimport box with certificate
Death of Isaac Newton 1727 33mm diameter in silver by J.Dassier, Eimer 506 Obverse: Bust three-quarters facing, draped, right, Reverse: EQ. AUR. PHILOSOPHUS. OBIT. 31. MART. 1727. NATUS ANNOS 85., within a wreath, VF
Medals, Tokens and Coins in two Lindner Trays (52) 17th to 20th Century a wide variety of types, includes a few in silver, with some Coronation and Jubilee medal types noted, includes Death of Queen Mary 1694 by J.Dassier GEF, engraved Penny 1797 'Ralph Taylor Born November 16 1798' Fine, the group in mixed grades some in EF
Death of Oliver Cromwell 1658 49mm diameter, a cast copy of the large Dutch Medal, Eimer 200, as MI i 435/85, Loon II, 420, 31.1 grammes, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and armoured, OLIVAR. D.G. R.P. ANG.SCO. HIBERNIAE. PROTECTOR, Reverse: A shepherd attending his flock near an olive tree, NON. DEFITIENT. OLIVA. SEP.3 1658, VG with some of the legend weak, differing from the Eimer illustration in that the edge has a heavy toothed border
Death of WinstonChurchill 1965, 56mm diameter in silver by F.Kovaks for Spink, 80 grammes. Obv. bust facing with books & paint brushes on a shelf, Rev. " Very Well Alone" from cartoon by David Low. Lustrous UNC with a pleasing tone
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 Duke of Wellington (2) British Army Enters Madrid 1812 45mm diameter in iron, Eimer 1025 by T.Wyon Snr./P.Wyon Obverse: bust left, LIEUT. GEN. MARQUIS. WELLINGTON, K.B &C. &C. MDCCCXII Reverse: Garlanded shields of Britain, Spain and Portugal upon an plinth, inscribed VIMEIRA TALAVERA BUSACO CIUDAD RODRIGO BADAJOZ SALAMANCA amidst military trophies, ENTER'D MADRID AUGUST XII Fine with some corrosion. Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 45mm diameter in white metal Obverse bust left, uniformed THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON Reverse BORN MAY 1st 1769. DIED SEPr.14th 1852 within a wreath GVF
Simon De Passe Counters, or Gambling Counters in silver 1630-1635 (17) each depicting a full length portrait of the monarch or ruler on the obverse, and a coat of arms on the reverse with obverse legends giving details of the reign, Royal subjects depicted, some stating the dates of their deaths, are:- Harold II (1066), Edward the Confessor (1066), William II (1100), Stephen (1154), Henry II (1189), Richard I (1199), Edward I (1307), Edward II (1327), Henry IV (1412), Edward V (1483), Richard III (1485), Elizabeth I (2) (1601), Frederick (1628), a Charles Iundated issue, a Prince Charles piece (1630) and a later issue or reissue of similar style of Anne, the reverse stating 'Buried at Westminster', in mixed grades average VF
Captain Oliver Gordon MVO RN First World War trio (as Lieutenant, Star to Sub-Lieutenant) and Member of the Victoria Order, World War II (4) War Medal, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star and 1939-45 star, in box of issue with original ribbons, also military epaulettes, Captain Oliver Gordon was Captain of HMS Exeter, a heavy cruiser, during World War II during which she was sunk in the Battle of the Java Sea March 1 1942. The lot includes the Book `Fight It Out` written by Captain Gordon in 1957 describing the epic encounter against overwhelming odds during the battle in 1942. He was taken Prisoner of War along with the survivors by the Japanese after the ship was sunk in the battle. The lot also includes many Christmas Greetings received by Captain Gordon during his time as a POW. Between the two World Wars he served on the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert and the lot includes photographs of Captain Gordon, some with King George V and Queen Alexandra, also letters from Buckingham Palace one signed by King George VI, a restricted letter from Mountbatten of Burma, a letter from the Imperial War Museum, photographs of crew and ships, along with a copy of a newspaper cutting reporting Captain Gordon`s death. Also included is the paperwork details and letters relating to the Companion of the Order of the Bath, though this has been retained by Captain Gordon`s family
Charles Dickens 100th Anniversary of his Death 1870-1970 64mm diameter in gilt silver by P.Vincze, 120 grammes UNC in the Royal Mint presentation box, only 500 issued
A small group in silver (7) Edward VII Coronation 1902 (3) 31mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issues EF and A/UNC (2), Death of Edward VII 1910 38mm diameter in silver by Fattorini (BHM 3983 not list in silver), Lustrous UNC with old collector's ticket, George VSilver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029 The Official Royal Mint issue, by P.Metcalfe (3) NEF toned, EF, and A/UNC, Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue by W.Goscombe JohnEimer 1925 Toned UNC, Note: only one example of the Fattorini medal is noted by Brown, this being a gold example in the Royal Collection
The Complete Works of Johannes Vermeer 1975 The 300th Anniversary of the Death of Last Great Master of the Golden Age of Dutch Painting,. a 31-medal set each medal Gold plated Sterling silver 30.5-32 grammes nFDC and lustrous with some small tone spots, in the display cards
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
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
SwedenDeath of Gustavus III 1772 Obverse Head right GUSTAVUS III D.G.REX SVECIAE, Reverse Perseus protects imprisoned Andromeda with his shield while he turns medusa head towards sea beast UT MEA SIT. SERVATA MEA Virtute. Exergue : XIX. August. MDCCLXXII A/UNC in round box
Albert Einstein - Physicist, Theory of Relativity - A medallic tribute - 50th Anniversary of his deathundated (2005) 45mm diameter by the Royal Mint, 53 grammes of 9 carat gold, Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, only 100 issued
Alexander Fleming - Bacteriologist - Discovery of Penicillin undated (2005) 50th Anniversary of his death, 45mm diameter in gold by the Royal Mint, 52.99 grammes of 9 carat gold, Proof UNC to nFDC with minor contact marks and hairlines, in the box of issue with certificate
Death of WinstonChurchill 1965 (2), 56mm diameter in silver by F.Kovaks for Spink, 80 grammes. Eimer 2104a Obv. bust facing with books & paint brushes on a shelf, Rev. " Very Well Alone" from cartoon by David Low. Lustrous UNC with a pleasing tone, and 39mm diameter in silver by F.Kovaks for Spink, 28.3 grammes, Eimer 2104b UNC with practically full lustre and a few tiny spots
Death of WinstonChurchill 1965 (2), 56mm diameter in silver by F.Kovaks for Spink, 80 grammes. Eimer 2104a Obv. bust facing with books & paint brushes on a shelf, Rev. " Very Well Alone" from cartoon by David Low. Lustrous UNC with a pleasing tone, and 39mm diameter in silver by F.Kovaks for Spink, 28.3 grammes, Eimer 2104b UNC with practically full lustre and a small tone spot
Royal Exchange Opened 1844 28mm diameter in silver Eimer 1392 Obverse : Bust left, diademed ROYAL EXCHANGE OPENED BY H:M: QUEEN VICTORIA OCT. 28 1844 Reverse: Three shields upon a wreath; Grasshopper above. FIRST STONE LAID BY H.R.H.PRINCE ALBERT JAN.17th 1842, by W.Wyon, Fine, Births, Marriages and Deaths Register 1845 22mm diameter in brass EF, Battle of Jutland 1916 45mm diameter in White Metal, Eimer 1951, by Spink and Son Lustrous UNC in the white box, with the 'Sold for Benefit of Naval Orphanages' label on the lid
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
Death of KingGeorge IV 1830 41mm diameter in bronze by T.W.Ingram, Birmingham Obverse Bust left GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA, Reverse Tomstone attended by mourners Britannia and Liberty BORN AUGt 12 1762: ASCENDED JANy 29.1820 CROWN'D JULY 19.1821, unlisted by Eimer, EF
GB (8) and Europe (15) GB Queen Anne's Bounty 1704 Eimer 404 45mm diameter in silver GF, Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288b (cast) VF with some light tooling, Battle of Waterloo 1815 Eimer 1068 in silver, Fine, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 25mm diameter in silver EF toned, Elizabeth I oval medal in silver (?) 48mm x 40mm, Obverse bust left, reverse coat of arms legend HONI SOIT Y MAL Y PENSE on both sides, with loop mount at top, British Colonization 1670 as Eimer 244 a cast copy in base metal, Good Fine, George IVCoronation and Visit to Hanover 1821 39mm diameter in bronze GF cleaned, Dassier Cast copies in base metal Cromwell (2) and Elizabeth I and another Cromwell cast example, Europe includes France Silver Jettons (4) 1750 City of Nemours 28.5mm diameter in silver, VF toned, undatedLouis XV 28.5mm diameter LATE CVNCTA PROFUNDIT (2) different bust types, NEF and GVF, Louis IV 1700 Hercules facing, 28.5mm in silver Good Fine, France Jetton undated Louis XVI 24mm diameter in brass (?) OMNIBVS NON SIBI reverse, EF, France Jetton in bronze 26.5mm diameter Reverse inscription in 7 lines Les Habitants de Lille ont bienmerite de la patrie de crete de la conv on nat le 12 Octobre 1792 EF, France Jeton Louis XVI France undated Obverse bust right, Reverse a rural scene VF, Abbe Suger 1820 41mm diameter in bronze by Dupaulis VF holed, Death of King Gustav Adolf II 1932 cat, EF, along with a further three pieces these worn and unattributed
Napoleonic and related in bronze (10) comprising Napoleons first Victory 1796 40mm diameter, by Gayard, 1798 Conquest of Egypt 41mm diameter by Brenet, Peace of 1801 40mm diameter by Bucher, Coronation 1804 in Paris 40mm by Andreu/Jeuffroy, Vienna captured 1805 42mm diameter by L.Manfredini, Supremacy as Emperor 1806 40mm by Andrieu, Battle of Salamanca by Brenet for Mudie, Louis XIV Entry into Paris 1814 40mm diameter by Andrieu/Brenet, Napoleon Return from Elba 1815 40mm diameter by Brenet, Napoleon death 1821 40mm diameter by Brenet, GVF to GEF an interesting group, with the attribution tickets and purchase prices
AnneAccession 1702 by Croker, silver, Good Fair, Coronation of Caroline 1717 by Croker, silver, Fair, George III Coronation 1761, silver (Eimer 695) Fair, Death of George III 1820 by Kempson, bronze, Prince Albert Chancellor of Cambridge University 1847, bronze. VF. Together with eight other Royalty medals. (13)
Churchill - Death of Churchill 1965 25mm diameter in base metal Lustrous UNC, 1965 Bicentenary of the Revetment Act 25mm diameter in base metal, Lustrous UNC, both by S.G.M.Adams of Leeds , apparently never offered for sale
Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 42mm diameter in White Metal Obverse bust left HER R.H. PRINCESS CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA, Reverse O! REMEMBER HOW SHORT OUR TIME IS, EF pierced for suspension
Death of John Bell, 1770, 35mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: family arms, (Wickford, Essex), an insect either side, IOHANNI BELL NATVRAE ET ANTIQVITATIS INDAGATORI, Reverse: a funerary urn on plinth, BHM 143. EF and with an attractive tone, the obverse with some surface marks
Memorial Medal for Fran Carol Marshall, silver, 40mm., obv. bust left, rev. inscription within wreath "NATA XXI MAII MDCCCXII DENATA XVIII IVNII MCMI and below ANNO AETATIS NONAGESIMO, Death of Frederick Duke of York 1827 40mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1189 var GEF, Queen Caroline Return to England 1820 40mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1130 GEF
Death of Sir Ralph Abercromby, by T.Halliday, bronze, 40mm. (Eimer 930), Repeal of the Test and Corporation Act 1828, bronze, 43mm., (Eimer 1199), Marriage of Victoria to Prince Albert 1840, by B. Wyon, bronze, 46mm. (Eimer 1336),Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal 1887, by J.C., bronze gilt, 45mm., Italy "Vincentivs Monti Vates" medal by Putinati, bronze, 35mm., Prussia, Frederick the Great medal for Rossbach & Leuthen 1757, bronze, 48mm. Generally GVF. (6).
Death of Charles James Fox 1806, by T.Webb, bronze, Death of William Pitt 1806 by Webb, bronze, obverses of first two discoloured, Colonial and Indian Exhibition London 1886, by L.C.Wyon, bronze. GVF. Together with a Royal Tournament medal and an H.M.S. Royal Sovereign medal, both silver. (5).
Anne Jetton 1701 & 1711 (imitation Shillings, and 6d 1761 bronze), George III & Charlotte, 1762, bronze, Charlotte 1773, bronze, Coronation of Caroline 1727, by J.Croker, bronze, Fair. Marriage of Princess Charlotte 1816, pierced, Death of Princess Charlotte 1817, Death of George III, w/m, & brass. Fair or better (10)
Hardy, Thelwall and Tooke, Acquitted of High Treason 1794, w/m., Fair, Repeal of Sacramental Test 1828 by S.Clint, bronze, some edge nicks GVF, Protestant Ascendancy 1845, obv. Bust of William III, pierced, gilt metal, Death of Duke of Wellington 1852 by Allen & Moore, w/m., AVF, Williams Memorial Prize Fund, founded in 1891, bronze, GVF with catalogue ink numbers. (5).
Churchill and related, Death of Churchill 1965 (2) 56mm and 39mm diameter in silver by F.Kovacs Eimer 2104a and 2104b UNC in the Spink boxes, one with certificate, Death of Churchill 1965 Obverse Full facing portrait Reverse V for Victory-sign, 56mm and 39mm in silver, boxed with certificate, Death of Churchill 1965 51mm diameter in bronze, in the red box of issue, Churchill Centenary of Birth 1974 a 4-piece set in 39mm diameter silver by Toye, Kenning and Spencer Ltd., each medal depicting residences of Churchill (10 Downing Street, Blenheim Palace, Chequers House and Chartwell Manor) UNC toned in the box of issue
Death of Oliver Cromwell 1658 Eimer 202b a later cast copy weighing 2.85 grammes, Obverse draped bust left OLIVAR.D.G.R P ANG.SCO. HIB&PROTECTOR, Reverse a young olive tree beside a shepherd with flock, 21mm x 19mm oval, Good Fine/Fine with a suspension loop
Medals (70) mostly 19th Century with the majority struck in brass, many being commemorations of Royal births and deaths, in mixed grades Fine to EF a few holed
Death of Isaac Newton 1727 43mm diameter in bronze by J.DassierEimer 505 Obverse: Bust almost facing, draped, head three-quarters right, ISAACVS NEWTONVS Reverse: Newton's monument in Westminster Abbey, the base inscribed NAT.1642 M.1726 UNC toned with a few very light contact marks, Ex-J.Elsen & Sons Auction 101 Lot 1706
John Lennon 1940 - 1980 crown sized gold medal by the Royal Mint and in their white presentation case with certificate, FDC. John Lennon was the founder member of the most famous and commercially successful rock band of all time The Beatles, still today 34 years after his death wherever in the world background music is playing it never seems long before the Beatles is heard
East Indiaman Kent Medal 1825 48mm diameter in silver by T.HallidayEimer 1178 Obverse: A burning ship from which departs a rowing boat carrying survivors towards another ship Ex.1.March 1825 Reverse TO COMMEMORATE THE DESTRUCTION OF THE KENT EAST INDIAMAN BY FIRE, IN THE BAY OF BISCAY, AND THE RECEPTION ON BOARD THE BRIGCAMBRIA WILLIAM COOK, MASTER OF 547 PERSONS THUS PROVIDENTIALLY DELIVERED FROM DEATH, in the centre, FROM FALMOUTH, TRURO, HELSTON, PENRYN, AND ST.IVES, the edge inscribed EDWARD CONNELLY CHIEF MATE, these medals in silver with their edges inscribed, were awarded to those participating in the rescue. EF and lustrous with some contact marks on the obverse, in a maroon box
Death of Edward VII 1910 WE4971 76mm diameter in gilt copper, Obverse Bust almost facing, Crowned, draped and holding a sceptre EDWARD' VII.D'G' REX.ET.ET.IMP Reverse EDWARD THE SEVENTH BY THE GRACE OF GOD, OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND, AND OF ALL THE BRITISH DOMINIANS BEYOND THE SEAS, KING, DEFENDER OF THE FAITH, EMPEROR OF INDIA BORN NOVEMBER, 1841. ASCENDED THE THRONE 22ND JANUARY, 1901.CROWNED, 9TH AUGUST, 1902 DIED 6TH MAY, 1910 UNC in the original box of issue
Death of Charles I 51mm diameter in bronze by J. and N.Roettier Eimer 162 Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped. CAROL.D.G.M.B.F.ET.H.REX.&.GLOR.MEM. Reverse a hand issuing from heaven hold a celestial crown, below, sheep in a landscape, VF in a presentation box
Death of Mary II 1694 49mm diameter in copper Eimer 362 Obverse Bust right MARIA.II.D.G.MAG.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA Reverse SVBLATAM EX OCVLIS QVAERIMVS INVIDI with NAT APR 30 1662 MOR.DEC 28 1694 in four lines in the centre NVF/VF
Death of WinstonChurchill 1965, by F.Kovaks for Spink, silver, 56mm.rim stamped silver, 80gms. Obv. bust facing with books & paint brushes, rev. " Very Well Alone" from cartoon by David Low. In red case of issue with leaflet, EF
Death of Charles James Fox 1806 Obverse Bust Right, draped, C.I.FOX OB. SEP.XIII MDCCCVI Reverse Victory standing facing upon a globe marked with Britain. LIBERTATIS . HVMANITATISQVE VINDEX Eimer 979 NEF with some contact marks
SwedenDeath of Eric XIV 24mm diameter in silver Obverse armoured bust right ERICUS XIV. D.G. REX SVECIAE Reverse NATUS MDXXXIII DENATUS MDLXXVII within a wreath EF with a pleasant grey tone
Death of WinstonChurchill 1965 (2) Obverse Bust almost facing, draped, books and paint brushes on a shelf behind, exergue Winston Churchill 1874-1965 Reverse a soldier standing defiantly on a sea-shore, aircraft above, Ex. VERY WELL ALONE one 39mm diameter. the other 56mm diameter both in silver UNC and in Red Spink boxes
VaticanPapal Medal 32mm diameter in bronze undated (1667-1669) Obverse Bust of Pope Clement IX, left, wearing camauro, mozzetta, and stole. CLEM.IX.PONT.MAX.AN.II Reverse PACE POPVLIS SVIS A DOMINO CONCESSA, Procession of clergy in St. Peter's Square, entering basilica to celebrate a Te Deum for the Peace of Aachen. [Moroni XIV, 55] Fine, PlymouthBurrator Reservoir 1898 44mm diameter in White Metal, Obverse 'PLYMOUTH 21st SEPR 1898 THE BURRATOR RESERVOIR CONSTRUCTE TO AVERT THE DANGER & HARDSHIP TO WHICH THE TOWN WAS FORMERLY LIABLE WAS THIS DAY COMPLETED.THIS MEDAL WAS STRUCK TO COMMEMORATE THE EVENT AND IS THE GIFT OF J.T.BOND MAYOR 1891-1896-1898 in 13 lines Reverse view of the reservoir and surrounding area COMMENCED 9th AUGUST 1893. AREA IS 116 ACRES. CAPACITY 651,000,000 GALLONS, EF, Borough of Plymouth 1896 38mm diameter in White Metal Obverse Town arms, Reverse BOROUGH OF PLYMOUTH CREATED 1439 WILLIAM KETHRICHE MAYOR EXTENDED 1896 J.T.BOND MAYOR in 6 lines EF holed at the top, Lusitania medal 1915 55mm diameter cast Eimer 1914a EF, Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 25mm diameter in base metal Fine, FranceParis undated 10-sided in base metal Obverse C.DETOUCHE 228 RUE ST.MARTIN 230, Reverse MAISON DE CONFIANCE ORFEVRERIE INVARIABLE PRIX FIXE HORLOGERIE BIJOUTERIE JOAILLERIE Fine
Death of Guillaume de Lamoignon in 1677 27mm diameter in bronze Obverse bust right GUILLAUME DE LAMOIGNON Reverse a tombstone inscribed P.PRESIDENT AU PARLEMENT DE PARIS M.1677 Exergue I.D.F About EF with a rim cud, the surfaces slightly uneven
Death of Charles Fox 1806 54mm diameter in copper by T.WebbEimer 979 Obverse Bust right, draped, C.I.FOX OB. SEP. XIII MDCCCVI . Reverse Victory standing facing, upon a globe marked with Britain. LIBERTATIS. HVMANITATISQVE VINDEX.NEF with a few surface nicks
Death of Prince Albert 1861 64mm diameter in white metal Obverse Bust Left HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT, Reverse Britannia, mournful, seated on a recumbent lion beside a tomb, inscribed THE PRINCE CONSORT DIED DECE 14 1861 AGED 42 on facia IN MEMORY OF HIS OBSEQUIES AT WINDSOR DECEM. 1861 Wreath Border by Ottley Eimer 1547 About EF/EF
International Medical Congress, London, 1881 Obverse Bust left, crowned, veiled and draped, VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND: EMPRESS OF INDIA Reverse Three supplicant figures, one holding an infant, kneeling before Aesculapius; beyond, a globe and the departing figures of Death. INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONGRESS, LONDON. JAMES PAGET, PRES. WILLIAM MAC CORMAC, HON. SEC. GEN. Exergue: 1881 Eimer 1683 77mm diameter in copper UNC with a couple of tone spots on the reverse
George VCoronation 1911 Obverse Conjoined busts of King George V and Queen Mary GEORGIVS V. REX ET MARIA REG with BRONZE stamped below the bust, About EF, Death of Queen Adelaide 27mm diameter in White Metal Eimer 1436 Obverse half-length bust, wearing a bonnet and draped, HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN DOWAGER ADELAIDE. BORN 13 AUG 1792. Reverse ADELAIDE BORN 13 AUG: DIED 9 DEC: 1849 on a tomb, above BELOVED LAMENTED GEF, Germany and Austria-Hungary Franz Joseph I/Humbert I/Wilhelm II bronze medal 1892 Reverse EINIGKEIT MACHT STARK with the three shields of the respective countries NEF/EF
Death of Sir Francis Bacon 1626 in copper 42mm by J.Dassier (struck c.1740) Eimer 107 Obv. Bust three-quarters right, draped, FRANCISC. BACON Rev. Aurora floating on a cloud, approaches the Earth, sun rising. NON PROCUL DIES, UNC
19th Century Larger (over 50mm) White Metal issues (4) 1831 Coronation by T.W.Ingram, 1806 Death of William Pitt by Halliday, 1824 Sir Walter Scott by W.Wyon, 1806 Death of Charles Fox by Webb EF or better
George IICoronation Medal 1727, by J Croker, silver, 34mm. AVF. Death of The Duke of York 1827 by T.Webb, WM, VF. Jubilee 1897, silver. Together with Churchill Medals (4) bronze, in case and two other foreign bronze medals. Generally GVF unless stated otherwise
Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 by Webb/Mills, silver, rev. seated Britannia (Eimer 1097), rare, AEF, slight surface scratches, another by Kempson (BHM 944). Visit of Queen Charlotte to Bath 1817, by P.Kempson, bronze & scarce
Royalty related medallets/counters (8) in brass or copper, around 24mm dia., includes coronation 1702 by Croker (Eimer 391), The Church Preserved 1714, Coronation 1761, Caroline Marriage 1768, Louis Restored 1814 this pierced, Death of Geo.III 1820, Geo.IV Coronation 1821, William IV Coronation 1831. Generally GVF or better.
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