Battle of the Nile, Davison's Medal 1798 47mm diameter in bronze, by C.H.Kuchler, Obverse: Hope standing on a rocky promontory, left, holding an oval medallion of Nelson, inscribed EUROPE'S HOPE AND BRITAIN'S GLORY. Beyond: An open sea. REAR - ADMIRAL LORD ELSON OF THE NILE. Reverse: A British fleet assembled in Aboukir Bay prepares to engage the French. ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS. In Exergue: VICTORY OF THE NILE . AUGUST 1 1798. Edge: A TRIBUTE OF REGARD = ALEXR. DAVISON. ESQR. ST.JAMES SQUARE (incuse), BHM 447, Eimer 890, 39.92 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
Russia, Field Marshal Count Suarov 1799, 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Facing Bust in Cossack uniform, Fd. MARSHAL. COUNT SUWARROW COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE RUSSIANS, Reverse: Fame seated on a trophy of arms CONSEQUITUR QUODCUNQUE PETIT, In exergue: FRENCH DEFEATd & THE PASSAGE OF THE ADDA FORCED. APL 27 1799, 26.00 grammes, NEF
Capture of Bethune, St. Venant and Aire 1710 48mm diameter in bronze by J.Croker/S.Bull Obverse: Bust left, laureate and draped, ANNA . AVGVSTA, Reverse: A trophy of captured French arms and standards, BETHVNIA . FANO . Sti.VENANTII . ET . ARIA . CAPTIS. In Exergue: INSPECTANT . GALL . CENT . MILL . MDCCX. Eimer 447, MI ii 374/220, 45.30 grammes, Fine with some spots and edge nicks, with a small hole at the top of the obverse
Naval Action off the Isle de Croix 1795, 49mm diameter in copper by J.G. Hancock, Obverse: Bust right, uniformed, A. A. HOOD LORD BRIDPORT ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE. Reverse: Victory standing facing, one foot on land, displays a naval crown and captured French standards. Beyond: a fleet at sea OFF PORT L'ORIENT & CLOSE TO THE FRENCH SHORE & BATTERIES WITH 22 SHIPS ATTACKED & DEFEATED THE FRENCH FLEET OF 32 SHIPS. 3 SHIPS & 228 GUNS TAKEN. In exergue: 23d. JUNE 1795. BHM 406, Eimer 867, 62.72 grammes, NEF with some contact marks and rim nicks
Battle of Douay 1710 48mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and draped, ANNA AVGVSTA, Reverse: Victory attaches a shield, inscribed SALVS PROVIN to a column standing amongst captured French trophies, , beyond, enemy in flight, VALLO . GALLORVM . DIRVTO, In Exergue: ET DVACO . CAPTO . MDCCX. MI ii 369/213, Eimer 443, 37.40 grammes, GEF with traces of lustre, ia few small spots barely detract
Attempted Invasion of Scotland 1708 40mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker/ S. Bull, Obverse: Bust left, draped, ANNA . D:G: MAG : BRI : FRA : ET . HIB : REG: Reverse: Britannia, armed, protects the crouching figure of Scota from the French fleet in flight, one of their ships lying obstructed in the harbour, CLASSE . GALL . FVG . Exergue: AD . FRETVM . EDENBVRG . XIV . MARTH . MDCCVIII, MI ii 316/141, Eimer 430, 21.99 grammes, EF
Admiral Earl Howe NavalVictory of the First of June 1794 41mm diameter in copper by W.Wyon, Obverse: Bust right uniformed, EARL HOWE ADML OF THE WHITE K:G:, Reverse: Neptune advancing right in a marine car FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED OFF USHANT. In Exergue: VII SAIL OF THE LINE CAPTURED I . JUNE MDCCXCIV in 3 lines, BHM 387, Eimer 856, 39.47 grammes, UNC or near so, a most attractive example
Attempted Invasion of Scotland 1708 40mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker/ S. Bull, Obverse: Bust left, draped, ANNA . D:G: MAG : BRI : FRA : ET . HIB : REG: Reverse: Britannia, armed, protects the crouching figure of Scota from the French fleet in flight, one of their ships lying obstructed in the harbour. CLASSE . GALL . FVG. In Exergue: AD . FRETVM . EDENBVRG . XIV . MARTII . MDCCVIII, MIii 316/141, Eimer 430, 22.53 grammes, GEF with traces of lustre
Battle of Oudenarde 1708 44mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left crowned and draped, ANNA . D: G: MAG : BRI : FR : ET . HIB : REG:, Reverse: two captives at the base of a column, surmounted by Victory, and decorated with captured French standards. GALLIA . AD . ALDENARD . VICTIS, in Exergue: XXX . IUNI MDCCVIII, MI ii 322/148, Eimer 433, 34.34 grammes, bout EF/EF with a gentle edge bruise
France - LondonInternational Exhibition of Decorative Arts and Industry 1871 a French Prize Medal 50mm diameter in silver by Gayrard, Obverse: A female figure seated left, holding branch and wreath, REPUBLIQUE FRANCAIS, Exergue: LIBERTÉ, EGALITÉ, FRATERNITÉ, Reverse: MINISTÈRE DE L'AGRICULTURE ET DU COMMERCE, and 6-line inscription within wreath EXPOSITION / INTERNATIONALE / DES BEAUX . ARTS / ET DE L'INDUSTRIE / A LONDRES / EN 1871., 65.13 grammes, stamped ARGENT on the edge, UNC or very near so and attractively toned
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
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
France - ParisExposition Universelle 1855 Large Prize medal 60mm diameter in silver, Obverse: head of Napoleon III right, NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR, Reverse: The French eagle on a crowned and draped shield, surrounded ny palm and laurel branches, all surrounded by the shields of 20 nations. EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIE BEAUPARTS PARIS 1855, unawarded, with panel below for the recipient's name, 128.81 grammes, EF the obverse with some minor contact marks in the field, in the red round box of issue
France Medal/Jeton The Marriage of Louis d'Aumont and Louise-Jeanne de Durfort de Duras 33mm diameter in silver in octagonal form, by Pierre-Joseph Lorthior (1733-1813), 16.66 grammes, a 19th Century restrike of the 1747 original. Obverse: A crowned and mantled conjoined coats-of-arms; all within ornate frame / Three putti decorating an ornate oval shield with a chain of flowers; shield inscribed with a script MD (for d’Aumont and Mazarin) cypher; pair of doves perched on top of shield; LORTHIOR ·· F ·· below, all within ornate frame. Edge: cornucopia and ARGENT. Feuardent 5890. About EF. Cataloguer's note: Louise-Jeanne de Durfort de Duras was one of the great collectors of 18th Century works of art. Louis d'Aumont was a Duke and French soldier who rose through the ranks of Colonel, Field Marshal and Lieutenant General
South African War-related (2) South Africa War National Commemorative 1900 45mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher, Eimer 1851a, BHM 3680, Obverse: A Soldier with head bandaged stands of rugged ground cocking his rifle, THE NATIONAL COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL 1899-1900 Reverse: THIS MEDAL COMMEMORATES THE MAGNIFICENTV RESPONSE OF BRITAIN'S SONS TO THE EMPIRE'S CALL TO ARMS! TRANSVAAL WAR 1899-1900, In the centre, to left a Union flag and palm branch tied to a staff decorated with a rose, thistle and a shamrock. THE QUEEN BLESS HER. On the bottom edge DAILY MAIL KIPLING POEM NVF/VF, South Africa War - Memorial 1900 52mm diameter in bronze by E.Fuchs Eimer 1850, Obverse: An angel with an olive-branch kneels over a fallen soldier clutching a flag; beyond, soldiers and tents on a battlefield. TO THE MEMORYOF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR QUEEN AND COUNTRY, Below, a plaque SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN 1899 1900. Reverse : a helmeted figure of Bellona standing on a rocky ledge sheathing her sword, below, columns of departing troops march along the coast towards waiting ships. In the background a radiant sun inscribed PAX over distant mountains EF boxed. SS Normandie 68mm diameter in bronze by Jean de Vernon Obverse: view of the ship NORMANDIE 79280 Tx.In Exergue Cie Gle TRANSATLANTIQUE French Line LE HAVRE NEW YORK 1935 in four lines, Reverse: A female figure standing with sea and horse behind 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
France - Ardennes - Sedan region Jeton 1644 Manufacture of Dijonval, 37mm diameter octagonal in silver, 20.62 grammes, Reverse: a draped female figure seated to the left, on bundles of woollen cloth, on one reads LAINE D'ESPAGNE (Spanish Wool). Her right hand rests upon the handle of a bladed tool with the blade touching the ground, her left hand holding a skein of wool placed on her knee, in the left field the front of a galloping horse, with a seascape behind with three ships under sail. In exergue: MANUFACTURE PAIGNON / ETABLIE EN 1644. The obverse a large ornate P within a wreath of oak leaves and olive branches Near EF with attractive peripheral golden toning. Our research has found that the copper version is listed as rare, and that a silver example exists in the Museum of Ardenne in Charleville-Mezieres. A most interesting piece of French pre-industrial heritage. Cataloguers Note: Cloth-making has taken place in Sedan since the 16th Century and developed under the influence of Protestant refugees. The Dijonval factory near Sedan was created in 1646 by Nicolas Cadeau, and until 1666 they were the only manufacturers of fine sheets in France. In 1711 Dijonval was bought by Paignon who expanded the factory that would continue to be used until the 20th Century. In it's heyday in the 18th Century, the factory employed around 14,000 people, including 10,000 in the countryside weaving and spinning wool.
Prize Medals (6) The Royal Highland Agriculture Society of Scotland - University of Glasgow Veterinary School - Veterinary Clinical Medicine to Pamela Severs 1956-1957 44mm diameter in silver, 45.30 grammes EF toned, in the box of issue, Hearts of Oak Juvenile Benefit Society 1887 Presented as a Token of Respect for Services to the Society 45mm diameter in silver, and weighing 52.12 grammes, EF with loop mount attached. The Nicholson Institute - Stornaway 38mm diameter medal for English and French awarded to Margaret I. Flett, Session 1936-37 EF, Boxing Medal 25mm diameter awarded to S. Williams O.T.C Camp Strenshall 1934 in silver NEF, Carmarthen Board School 'DILIGENTIA VINCIT OMNIA' undated 44mm in gilt bronze? VF, The Bell Medal undated presented by the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs 38mm diameter in bronze EF
Germany - Die Wacht An Rhein (The Watch on the Rhine) 1920 a bronze medal 56mm diameter by K.Goetz Obverse : Helmeted Bust of French Colonial Soldier, right. Reverse : A naked female tied to a symbolic male penis, GVF
Naval Victories 1794-1816 a set of medals (6) each depicting the victor and the Battle as follows: 1) EARL HOWE ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE K.G, Reverse: THE FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED OFF USHANT 1 JUNE 1794. 2) ADMIRAL EARL ST. VINCENT Reverse: THE SPANISH FLEET DEFEATED 14. FEBy 1797. 3) ADM. VISC. DUNCAN Reverse: THE DUTCH FLEET DEFEATED 11 OCTr 1797, 4) ADMIRAL SIR S>SMITH, Reverse: ACRE DEFENDED. BONAPARTE REPULSED. SYRIA SAVED. 20 MAY 1799. 5) ADM. VISC. NELSON K.B.D. OF BRONTE Reverse: NILE 1.AUGt 1798, COPENHAGEN 1.APRIL.1801, TRAFALGAR 21 OCT. 1805, 6) ADMIRAL LORD EXMOUTH Reverse: ALGIERS AUGUST 1816, All in Gilt bronze, around EF in a brass round box with NAVAL VICTORIES and an ornate pattern on the lid
Algeria 'Compagne Generale Transatlantique' Algiers to Marseilles 1935 68mm diameter in bronze, Raymone Delamarre St 1935, Obverse: Algerian Horseman on horseback, the bay of Algiers behind, Reverse: Cruise ship and Map of the Algeriian and French coastline A/UNC with minor cabinet friction
World War II group of four to Flight Sergeant Dennis Axtell RCAF 51 and 77 Squadron, comprising Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star and 1939-1945 Medal, EF to UNC, Dennis Axtell was killed in action on 26/3/1943 just three days after being put forward for the DFM, when his aircraft was shot down and he and five of his crew were killed. He is buried at the Maucourt French National Cemetery. Comes with photocopies of documents relating to flights and also details of the crew on the final flight
Bicentenary of the French Revolution a 15-medal set in bronze by Monnaie de Paris (minted 1987-1989) each of the medals 77mm in diameter and depicting key figures and events of the time, UNC and housed in three large luxury red folders, with numbered certificate (1221)
Coronation of William IV 1831 55mm diameter in pewter NVF, George IIIFrench Treaty 1814 in white metal Fine, as part of a group of medals (40) mostly 20th Century in base metal many commemorating Jubilees or Coronations in mixed grades many EF
Medals a mixed group :- Prize medal Chronology of the Reigns of Britain Henry VII to Victoria in white metal UNC boxed, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937. The Confectioners, Bakers and Allied Trades Exhibition in bronze oval, UNC boxed. Birmingham Photographic Society 1913 Prize medal 80mm diameter in brass reverse inscribed Class A Wilfred Harrison, A/UNC boxed. Eton College Regular attendance medal undated 46mm in bronze UNC boxed. Coronation of Edward VII City of Coventry in white metal UNC boxed. Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 39mm diameter in white metal, by Restall, Birmingham, UNC and lustrous. Sir Isaac Pitman - Pitman's Metropolitan Schools Verbatim Reporting Competition Prize medal 41mm diameter in bronze UNC boxed. Coronation of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra 1902 31mm in brass pierced for suspension. France uniface Pewter medallion 1789 Beginning of French Revolution (No.2) 77mm diameter by F.Andrieu EF
France - General Marquis de Lafayette Defender of AmericaCommemorative Medal 1824 by Francois Caunois, 47mm diameter in bronze, Callignon-412, Oliver-35. Signed on obverse, below bust at left: CAUNOIS FRENCH. Obv: GENERAL LAFAYETTE - Bust of Lafayette facing right with legend (on bust truncation: ".1824."). Rev: THE DEFENDER / OF AMERICAN AND / FRENCH LIBERTY. / 1777-1824. / BORN IN CHAVANIAC, THE 6 SEPTEMBER, /1757. - Inscription within wreath. This medal was issued to commemorate General Lafayette's return visit to America in 1824. A/UNC and nicely toned
Battle of the Nile 1798 38mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Eimer 893 Obverse bust almost facing, uniformed, head three-quarters right, ADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE BRITAINS GLORY AND DEFENCE, Reverse a naval engagement, ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS Exergue FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED AUGUST 1.1798 A/UNC with traces of lustre
Assorted medals & medallions (20) Walthamstow Education 1907, bronze, ArmyTemperance Assoc. Medal silver & enamel, Italy WW1 service medal, L.C.C. school medals (2) Edward VII, French Territorial & Reserve Arras medal, silver, Lord Nelson's Flagship Foudroyant copper from ship medal 1897 (Eimer 1813) and 13 other bronze medals. VF or better.
France (2) Jean Francois Ducis memorial medal by W. Gatteaux, bronze, 40mm. French Republic Ministry of Hygiene silver plated medal by H. Ponscarme awarded to Le Baud for vaccine 1900. In case EF (2).
Frenchplaque for housing improvement to Edouard Grosse 1898-1923 by Desmeth, silver, 50 x 60mm, child kissing hand of seated female & LA RECONNAISSANCE, rev with six line engraved inscription.
Loss of Minorca 1756 34mm diameter in copper Obverse a Half-Length figure standing facing, holding a staff and a British flag, a fort firing a cannon, left; a ship right: BRAVE. BLAKNEY. REWARD Exergue BUT. TO. B. GIVE A. CORD Reverse a Half-length figure of Byng left; receiving a purse, right WAS MINORCA SOLD BY. B.(yng) Exergue FOR. FRENCH GOLD. Eimer 653 Fine
Capture of Bethune, St Vincent and Aire 1710 by J.Croker, bronze (Eimer 447), French Lines Passed, Bouchain Taken 1711 by J Croker, bronze (Eimer 450) and Peace of Utrecht 1713 by J.Croker, bronze (Eimer 458). EF/FDC.
Sports medals (5) including R.N & ArmyBoxing Assoc. 1919, Sussex County Football Assoc. 1897-8, Diving medal, P.S.L. 1922 Bowling Medal and large French sports Medal in bronze. Good very fine.
FrenchCommemorative Medals in silver (6), Chamber of masonry Octagonal Medal by E.Rogat 1810; Orleans Horticultural Society Octagonal Medal by Caque; bank of Bayonne Octagonal Medal 1834; Versailles Arts & Agricultural Society Octagonal Medal; Academic Medal by Depaulis; Society of Education Medal by Andrieu. Generally good very fine to extremely fine (6)
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