Books (26) mostly coins a few medal and military related includes Freeman The Bronze Coinage (this in very good condition) several are Marsh The Gold Sovereign different editions, Spink, Canadien Coins, Banknote Yearbook and more generally Good Second Hand, must go so offered here without reserve
GB and World stamps an accumulation in 6 albums (many hundreds) along with an additional bag of loose stamps, many countries represented, includes GB with types back to Queen Victoria with a vast array of different subjects and themes, World with issues back to early 20th Century, includes Czechoslovakia, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Gibraltar, Dominica, South Africa, Rhodesia, Rhodesia & Nyasaland, Fiji, Barbados, Antigua, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Gambia, St. Vincent, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaya, Norfolk Island, British Guiana, Aden, Ghana, Dahomey, Mauritius, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, France, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Greece, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Romania, Guernsey, Jersey, China, Mongolia, Mexico, Yemen, Philippines, USA, Rwanda, French Colonies, Cameroon, Martinique, Vietnam, Nigeria, Egypt, Monaco, Senegal, India, Ceylon, Pakistan, Gold Coast, Germany, Tonga, Zambia, Malta, Portugal, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Cuba, Liberia, Isle of Man, Uganda, Tonga, Russia, Grenada, Ecuador, Guatemala, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Liberia, Reunion, Bolivia, Arab States, includes a group of overprinted examples, a mix of used and mint stamps, along with an album of postcards (105) GB and a few World types, includes some black-and-white and sepia toned
Specimen set case 1887 by W. Batty & Son (of Manchester) Watch & Clock Makers, 135 Lord St. Southport. to hold 15 pieces, 280mm x 233mm, with three large central apertures to hold the Gold, Silver and Bronze official Royal Mint issue medals, Gold Five Pounds to Half Sovereign and Silver Crown to Threepence (Sixpence x 2), with ROYAL JUBILEE MEDALS & COINS 1887 in gold on the lid, in excellent second-hand condition, with old sticker attached to the base, a most impressive and unusual case
Badges and related (17) Masonic (3) West Lancashire Charity Jewel with red, white and blue enamel, Sir Francis Burdett Lodge, Emblem neck badge in silver, awarded to P.C.N. Bro.Browa Kilbey Oct.23rd 1911, Masonic Penny Lodge Firth of Clyde, undated, VF, Fob Badges (2) Shield shaped Gold plated, uninscribed, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 24mm in silver VF, Prize Badges (5) Manchester and District Table Tennis League (2) both enamelled, S&D. T.T.A. (Table Tennis?) enamelled, London Musical Competition Festival, enamelled, Kensington School Sports Association, Enamelled Historic Badges (7) The English Shetland Sheepdog Club, George V Coat of Arms, Pitman's, Hertfordshire, Brixton Rink, W&D. S.S.A. and National Cyclist's Union - Kent Centre types, in mixed condition
Bracelet in 9 carat gold bracelet containing Sovereigns (3) 1880S George and the Dragon, WW buried in truncation, No B.P., horse with short tail, Marsh 118, S.3858B VF, 1893 Veiled Head Marsh 145S.3874, Good Fine/About VF, and 1906M Marsh 190, S.3971, VF, a padlock catch and safety chain, total weight 45 grammes, comes in a white presentation box, in very good condition, an attractive item
A snuff box or pill box 25mm diameter made out of Guineas (2) 1679 and 1798 these polished on the outer surfaces and gilded on the inner surfaces, the two coins separated by a 23mm diameter 'hollowed out' coin (not gold) with milled edge which acts as the sides of the box, an interesting an unusual item
Bracelet in 9 carat gold bracelet containing 6 red gemstones, and a Sovereign 1899M Marsh 159, S.3874, VF/GVF with some contact marks, total weight 32 grammes, the last two links broken off, in a presentation case
Empty boxes (58) includes many Royal Mint boxes with boxes for 1937 Gold Set, 1937 15-coin set and 1927 sets (2), also with many Royal Mint boxes for modern gold issues, mostly in good second-hand condition
Enamelled coins (49) Five Pound Crowns (10) 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary, 1997 Golden Wedding, 1999 Millennium, 2001 End of the Victorian Era, 2007 Diamond Wedding, 2017 Centenary of the House of Windsor, 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipPlatinum Wedding, 2017 Christmas, 2018 Christmas, 2018 Prince George Fifth Birthday, 2018 Coronation Sapphire Anniversary, 2019 Tower of London - The Crown Jewels, Two Pounds (3) 1986 Commonwealth Games, 1995 Peace Dove, 2017 Jane Austen, Fifty Pences (3) 2011 Olympics - Gymnastics, 2016 Battle of Hastings 950th Anniversary, 2017 Isaac Newton, Crowns (10) 1935, 1937, 1951, 1953 (2), 1960, 1972, 1977 (2), 1980, Halfcrowns (4) 1923, 1948 in a mount, 1950, 1960, Shillings (5) 1887 Jubilee Head, 1893, 1899, 1936, 1950, Sixpence 1948, Halfpenny 1967, Farthings (2) 1922 in a mount, 1925, Japan 100 Yen (1967-1988), Australia 50 Cents 1981 Royal Wedding, USA State Quarter 2008 Arizona, Kenya One Shilling 1971, British Guiana Four Pence 1938, Medals (2) 1981 Royal Wedding, 1985 500th Anniversary of the Yeoman Warders, and a Victorian Whist Counter, most appear done by modern techniques many with 5 or 6 colours each, all enamelled on both sides and each with a protective coating, along with a further group of enamelled (5) Shilling 1823 mounted, Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head, Groats (2) 1839, 1840, MaundyFourpence 1896, mounted, on a chain, these done by older method mostly in 5 colours, with fair workmanship, along with pin mounted (2) Halfcrown 1887 Jubilee Head and an 1887 with the fields cut away leaving just Britannia, the date and the rim, in mixed condition
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeGroat 1836 struck off-centre with a 3mm crescent-shaped area of blank flan, the coin slightly 'dished' as a result, 1.88 grammes, VF/NEF with gold tone and a darker toning area behind the bust
Proof Set cases (11) 1887 (2) 14-coin Set and 11-coin set, 1902 Long Set cases (2), 1902 Short Set case (1), 1937 Gold Set cases (2), 1937 15-coin set cases (2), 1927 6-coin card case, Specimen Coin case undated (16 coins), Maundy square red boxes (4), Maundy presentation purses (3), and various cases from promoters singles (9) and MDC Monaco boxes (2) each to take two slabs, along with USA Half Dollars (12) 1964 (3), 2004 (9) The RMS Titanic Collection all with Coloured Reverses UNC in the box of issue with certificates, New Zealand FantasyCrowns 2012 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II (5) and Fantasy Trade Dollar 1998 with coloured reverse, Captain Cook in South Pacific 1768 UNC
Books (33) a wide variety, Spink Standard Catalogue, Pre-Decimal Issues (2) 2015 and 2022 issues, Spink Standard Catalogue, Decimal Issues (3) 2015, 2016 and 2022 issues, Coin Yearbook 2023, Coins Market Values (3) 2016, 2023 and 2024 issues, Standard Catalogue of English Milled Coinage 1662-1972 by Geoffrey Cope and P. Alan Rayner, The Coinages of Edward I and Edward II by J.J. North 1968, KrauseWorld Coins 1801-present, 1996, Salisbury's Local Coinage by C.M. Rowe 1966 (2 copies, one copy signed), Convict Love Tokens by Michele Field and Timothy Millett, British Tokens and Their Values by Seaby 1984, Coins and Tokens of Scotland by Seaby 1972, British Tokens and Their Values by Seaby 1970, Specious Tokens and Those Struck For General Circulation 1784-1804 by R.C. Bell 1968, British Orders and Awards by Kaye & Ward 1968, A History of Early Orders of Knighthood and Chivalry by D.G. Neville 1978, Military Tokens of the British Commonwealth by John F. Yarwood 2006, Glendinning's Auction Sale Catalogues (6) European Historical Medals 28/6/1989, The Thomas Staintin Collection of British Historical Medals 18/2/1987, A Collection of British Historical Medals Part 1: Tudor Times to the Death of George III, 16/3/1989, Historical Medals, Tokens and Numismatic Books 22/11/1989, Historical Medals and Tokens 21/3/1990, Historical, Decorative and Beaux-Arts Medals 6/6/1990, Benedetto Pistrucci Principle Engraver & Chief Medallist of the Royal Mint 1783-1855 by Michael A. Marsh, The Royal Mint - An Illustrated History by G.P. Dyer 1986, Coin Hoards of Great Britain and Ireland 1500-1967 by I.D. Brown and Michael Dolley 1971, The Sovereign and it's Golden Antecedents by André Celtel and Svein H. Gullbekk 2006, Benet's Artefacts of England and the Unitged Kingdom Fisrt Edition 2000, compiled by Paul G. Murawski, in mixed condition, many very good or excellent
Books (32) mostly covering World Numismatics, many European-related, Encyclopaedia of Gold and Silver Coins of the World published by A.M. Smith Philadelphia 1886, Monnaies Royales Françaises 1610-1792 by V. Gadoury and F. Droulers 1978, Welt Munzkatalog 2007 (Years 1900-2006) by Gϋnther Schön and Gerhard Schön, Gigante 2001 Monete Italiane, Siamese Coins and Tokens - An Anthology by Le May, Ramsden, Guehler and Harding Kneedler 1977, 2022 Myntarsboken - Sveriges Mynt 995-2021 by Roberto Delzanno, Gold Coins of Switzerland 1851-2022 by Olivier Chaponnière, Kleiner Deutscher Munzkatalog mit Ősterreich, Schweiz und Liechtenstein by Gϋnter Schön 1996/7, Katalog Podstawowych Typow Monet I Banknotow Polsli Oraz Ziem Historycznie z Polska ZwiaZanych by Edmund Kopicki 1985, The Anglo-Gallic Coins by E.R. Duncan Elias 1984, Coins of Medieval Europe by Philip Grierson 1991, Speciale Catalogus van de Nederlandse Munten Van 1795 Tot Heden, by Johan Mevius 2010, Illustrated Coin Dating Guide for the Eastern World by Albert Galloway 2012, The Coinage of Scotland by Edward Burns, The Official Blue Book of United States Coins by R.S. Yeoman 76th Edition 2019, The Coins of Mexico 1536-1963 by Neil S. Utberg, Coins of Bermuda 1616-1996 by The Bermuda Monetary Authority 1997, Arabic Coins and how to read them by Richard Plant 1973, The Coinage of William Wood 1722-1733, by Philip Nelson M.D. 1978, European Crowns 1700-1800 by John S. Davenport, The Thirteenth-Century Anglo-Irish Coins in The Kirial Find from Denmark by Michael Dolley and W.A. Seaby 1973, A Small Find of Nineteenth Century Coins from Kanturk by Michael Dolley 1971, A Fourth Find of Ninth-Century Coins From Ireland? by Michael Dolley 1967, A PatternShilling Irish of Mary Tudor by Michael Dolley 1970, An Early Fouteenth Century Coin Hoard From the Co. Roscommon by Michael Dolley and Michael K. Murphy 1970, The Earliest Anglo-Irish Coinage by William O' Sullivan M.A. D.Econ.Sc. 1964, Anglo-Saxon Hoards And Coins Found In The North Of Ireland, by W.A. Seaby 1959, Two Coin Hoards of the Rebellion Period (1641-9) From Ulster by W.A. Seaby 1959, Copper Coins of France by O.P. Eklund 1962, Coins and Tokens of Ireland by Seaby 1970, Irish Tavern Tokens - The John Sweeney Collection, by Gerard Rice 2013, A Catalogue of Russian Jetons, covering Railroads and Tramways, Second Edition 2013, all in good second hand condition, some as new
Royal Mint Accessories - Presentation boxes (12) includes many Royal Mint boxes, these for coin items, including a 1937 Gold set box (catch broken), Banknote albums (4) and CGS boxes (20) in in good secondhand condition
Jewellery Items - A gents pocket watch with 'Swiss Made' on the face, in a 9 carat gold case, on a 14 carat gold chain marked 585, total weigh of watch and chain 54.23 grammes, a gold wedding ring, 4.95 grammes hallmarked 22 carat, a gold coloured pin brooch with pearl and two pale blue gemstones, the pin not hallmarked, in a jeweller's case, a silver decanter collar 33mm wide and weighing 35.92 grammes, inscribed S.E.H hallmarked sterling silver, and a silver locket 11.15 hallmarked streling silver, some damage to the reverse, along with a One pound Page B322 serial number HZ30 583287 (last series) VF with some folds
Medals and Badges (102) includes 23 in silver:- A charm bracelet with 5 charms, with coloured enamel shields of Swanage, Great Yarmouth, Southend-on-Sea, Hunstanton, and Mablethorpe, the silver items include a further 13 enamelled shields all approximately 13mm x 11mm, Torquay, Ryde, Skegness, Sussex, Dawlish, Dorset, Oban, Blackpool, Peebles, Ullswater, Edinburgh, Scilly Isles, and Isle of Skye, a National Union of Railwaymen - 30 Membership years badge, a Masonic enamelled 'Union Is Strength' badge, a small silver RAF wings badge with blue and red enamelling, base metal items include a British Red Cross Society red and white enamelled badge, British Legion Women's Section badges (2), a 1935 Silver Jubilee badge with red, white and blue enamel, a Civil Defence Corps badge with blue and red enamel, a Blue Cross Junior branch badge, a London Souvenir in brass, book-shaped, containing six miniature postcards 16mm x 6mm depicting Royal Exchange, The Tower, Thames Embankment, Horse Guards, Whitehall, Tower Bridge and one other, other types include, The General Nursing Council for England & Wales, a Royal Engineers Tie pin with badge enamelled in 5 colours, St. Johns Ambulance Association, Women's Total Abstinence Union, a Victoria Golden Jubilee Medallion, cross-shaped with BORN 1819, 1838 and a crown, MARRIED 1840 and 1887 JUBILEE on the four parts of the cross, Chester Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage 1959 with dark and light blue enamel, Red Cross Penny-a-Week Fund, a Queen Mary Needlework Guild enamelled, others includes badges various shapes, include shield and heart-shaped, some with Religious, Military or Masonic themes
India Temple Token 35mm diameter undated, Near Fine, as part of a group of Mint Errors and Fantasies (12) GB Decimal Five Pence 2014 EF with obverse lettering weakly struck, MaundyTwopence 1838 with a large 'leaf-shaped' flan flaw on the reverse VF, Pennies (2) 1858 No WW, the reverse with a flan flaw and a 'strike-through' error on the R of BRITANNIAR, 1967 with planchet clip GVF cleaned, Halfcrowns 1818 and 1936 base metal contemporary counterfeits both VG, India Quarter Rupee 1945 Bombay EF with long lamination flaw on the obverse, British West Africa Penny 1952H with double struck central hole, GEF and lustrous, Fantasy issues (3) Crown 1936 Edward VIII EDWARD . VIII . KING . & . EMPEROR, Reverse George and the Dragon, Sixpence 1937 Edward VIII Reverse: Lion on crown left, GEF, Trade Dollar undated (2002) Trimetallic with United Kingdom Golden Jubilee / Beefeater with Union Jack flag coloured reverse EF
A charm bracelet with 16 charms, one contains a Sovereign 1909 Marsh 181, S.3969 NEF in a 9 carat gold mount, 14 charms in 9 carat gold, and one in silver, total weight 72.87 grammes, in good second-hand condition
A charm bracelet in 9 carat Gold, with a 9 carat gold mount containing a Sovereign 1903 VF with some scratches to the obverse and a 9 carat gold heart-shaped padlock charm, total weight 35.92 grammes, in good second-hand condition
A charm bracelet in 9 carat gold with safety chain, with 15 charms, all but one in 9 carat gold, total weight 45.50 grammes, in good second-hand condition
A 22 carat gold wedding band by Brody Williams & Son, London, 8.10 grammes, in good second-hand condition, and a 9 carat gold watch case, the watch removed, 2.72 grammes, with some damage to the rim
A Ladies wristwatch with 9 carat gold chain, the chain broken at one end, a 9 carat gold locket, 3.61 grammes, a 9 carat gold watch chain inscribed 'Ladyfair', 4.45 grammes, a 15 carat pin with hearts shape decorative design, with small central gemstone, attached with a safety chain, to a 9 carat gold decorative pendant with central opaque gemstone, a gold-coloured ring with the gemstone removed, not hallmarked so presumed not gold, 4.49 grammes, and a group of 5 charms, in mixed second-hand condition
Boxes and cases (30) includes boxes for 1887 set (11 coins) (2) both different, 1893 (10 coins), 1902 long sets (2), 1902 card box, 1911 blue box, 1927 set boxes (4) two card and two hard, 1937 Gold Set, 1937 15-coin sets (3), 1950 set, Maundy Money square boxes (7), Unofficial Victoria Jubilee Specimen set box, Sovereign and Half Sovereign 2-coin box, Unofficial 4-coin gold set box, a Victorian-style 5-coin box for a £5 and 4x Sovereign size coins, Unofficial Slide cases (3), marked for Victoria Old Head, Edward VII and George V, and a red Maundy pouch. The 1902 set boxes in poor condition, others in mixed condition some excellent
An 18 carat White gold half eternity ring with 10 gemstones (diamonds?), stamped 18CT inside the band, 3.96 grammes total weight, in good second-hand condition
Rings (2) a 22 carat gold band, 3.58 grammes, this oval in shape through wear, and a 9 carat gold band, 1.88 grammes, both in good second-hand condition
A Ladies 9 carat gold amethyst ring by Wilson & Gill, Birmingham, date letter n (1962), size T, also with R/ST stamp, total weight 6.01 grammes, in good second-hand condition
Decorative brooches (4) 1 with cubic zirconia and green zirconia stones, in a silver-coloured setting, not hallmarked, presumed not silver, total weight 28.68 grammes, in fair second-hand condition and missing some stones. 2 with cubic zirconia in a silver-coloured setting, total weight 19.15 grammes, in fair second-hand condition and missing a few stones. 3 with cubic zirconia in the shape of a Fleur-de-lis, in a silver-coloured setting, not hallmarked, presumed not silver, total weight 6.37 grammes, in fair second-hand condition with some stones missing. 4 with cubic zirconia in the shape of two feathers, in a silver-coloured setting. Not hallmarked so presumed not silver, 32.85 grammes, in fair second-hand condition with some stones missing or detached. Along with a bracelet link and catch in 9 carat gold, weight 0.62 grammes, in fair second-hand condition
A Ladies 5-stone Sapphire ring, gold coloured, not hallmarked so presumed not gold, 4.22 grammes total weight, many scratches to the gemstones, in fair second-hand condition
A Sovereign holder in 9 carat gold, to hold two sovereigns, by A. L. Dennison date letter O, total weight 38.53 grammes, with 18-2-26 and a monogram within an ornate design on the lid, in excellent second-hand condition
A Sovereign holder in 9 carat gold, to hold a sovereign and a half sovereign, makers mark W.H.H William Hair Haseler, 25.40 grammes with date 1918 below a monogram within an ornate design on the lid, in excellent second-hand condition
Books (3) Coins From Sweden 995-2022 (Sveriges Myntbok, Munzen Aus Schweden) in 2 Volumes by Roberto Delzanno, both volumes in as new condition, and 'Gold Coins From Sweden 1512-2020' by Roberto Delzanno in as new condition
Accessories includes Aluminium carrying cases (2) no trays, Proof Set box for a 1937 Gold Set, a banknote album, a Plastic cabinet with 4 trays, 235mm x 235mm x 65mm with a felt mat in each tray, empty cases from promoters items (18), Abafil Trays (4), a Lindner tray, Book - The Western Front Experience by Gary Sheffield, and coin tubes (2)
Accessories - Lindner Trays (5), Albums (4), and a selection of empty cases for Royal Mint items (14) includes cases for 1937 4-coin Gold set and 1950 Proof set boxes (2), in mixed condition (total weight over 12 kilos)
Sovereign 1818 Fantasy Restrike by the Pobjoy Mint, 8 grammes of 22 carat gold, Lustrous UNC in the Pobjoy Mint box of issue with certificate stating only 100 minted
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilees a 5-piece set 2022 Obverses depicting the Queen in Portrait for Silver Jubilee, Golden Jubilee, Diamond Jubilee, Sapphire Jubilee and Platinum Jubilee, each with reverse of the Royal Coat of Arms with supporters, each 40mm diameter 0.5 grammes of .999 gold FDC with certificates
Enamelled, Pin Brooch in 9 carat gold containing an enamelled France One Franc 1918 10 colours workmanship of excellent quality, total weight 9.46 grammes
Proof set Box for a Gold 1937 set, in good secondhand condition, an adhesive label has been partly removed from the base, the remainder possibly removable with care
Mint Errors - Mis-strike Sovereigns 2022 King Charles III - Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Sovereign (2) featuring the new portrait of the King by Martin Jennings, and an impressive new reverse design featuring the Royal coat-of-arms of Queen Elizabeth II. Both coins Lustrous UNC to BU with a die flaw on the obverse between the King's forehead and the second I of III, error coins in the gold coinage are very seldom seen, an unusual occurrence on such a recent new issue
FantasySovereign 1847 Gothic Head, Reverse: as the Gothic Crown of 1847, 22mm diameter, struck in 9 carat gold weighing 7.16 grammes, A/UNC and lustrous
St John's Ambulance Badge - THE ST JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION Maltese Cross at centre, reverse engraved 156158 LEONARD MARSHALL with annual service bars 1914,15,16,17,18,19,21,22,23,24,25,27,1928,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,40,41 and finally 1956 the reverse with 156158 and the 1928 bar with 20 years, 25 years (1937) and 40 (1934) years service bars attached to the left hand end the 20 and 25 year bars hallmarked 9 carat gold all suspended on one chain (a few date bars with a touch of verdigris). An impressive attendance record, unusual thus
Charles II Touch piecereplica in gold, by Johnson Matthey 1973, 2.36 grammes of 18 carat gold, in a 9 carat gold mount, on a gold chain, total weight 7.29 grammes, UNC lightly toned, comes with presentation box
Mint Error - Mis-Strike a blank flan in gold in an NGC holder labelled '(1974-1979) G.Britain Gold Conservation Series Planchet (33.3 g - 33.3mm diameter) MINT ERROR, plain edge, the planchet for the popular Conservation series from the 1970s, issued for many different, mostly Commonwealth countries
A Sovereign holder in sterling silver (c.1904-1095) on a sterling silver chain, total weight 37.42 grammes, with a Sovereign 1911 light weight at 3.6 grammes gold content unknown
Casino Tokens - Las Vegas (54) Ten Dollars bimetallic with .999 silver centres each 43mm diameter and weighing 36.5 to 37.2 grammes, these tokens could only be obtained by winning them from certain slot machines and certain winning combinations from the Las Vegas casinos. Many of the casinos featured in this collection are from venues that either no longer exist, or have been taken over by larger companies or consortiums. This collection was assembled when many of the venues were smaller establishments rather than the large companies of today. Venues comprise: Las Vegas International Airport, Hacienda, Luxor, Excalibur, Tropicana, Hotel San Remo, MGM Grand, New York New York (Grand Opening), Monte Carlo Resort, Boardwalk Casino, Aladdin Casino, Bally's, Barbary Coast, Maxim, Rio Suite Hotel, Caesar's Palace, Flamingo, O'Shea's, Imperial Palace, Harrah's, The Mirage, Treasure Island, Desert Inn, Stardust, Westward Ho, Slots-a-Fun, Circus Circus, Riviera, Sahara, Las Vegas Hilton, Stratosphere, Fiesta, The Orleans, Hard Rock Hotel, Four Queens, Fitzgerald's, El Cortez, Sam Boyd's, Main Street Station, Horseshoe, Fremont, Jackin Gaughan's Plaza, Golden Gate, Golden Nugget, Sam's Town, Whiskey Pete's, Buffalo Bill's, Silver Legacy, Boulder Station, Gold Strike Inn, Mahoney's Silver Nugget, Opera House Casino, Boomtown, John Ascuaga's Nugget. the majority are undated and are stated by the vendor to be 1980s issues, but those with dates are in the 1995 to 1999 range. All Lustrous UNC
Pocket Watch Half Hunter in a 9 carat gold case, 48.5mm diameter, London import mark 1928 with sponsor's mark EH, blue enamel Roman numerals around white face, minute track and subsidiary seconds dial, named 'RECORD' JAMES WALKER LONDON, Record 7 jewel lever movement, in excellent condition, on a 9 carat gold Albert chain, round, double curb, 4.9mm wide, hallmarked Birmingham 1929, each link stamped 9-375, with swivels and T-bar stamped 9-375 and maker'd mark W.J.S , fitted with curb framed swivel fob, rub over set cornelian and bloodstone 16.8mm diameter, 9 carat gold, hallmarked Chester 1926, maker's mark worn, gross weight of the chain 33.5 grammes
Casino Token - Imperial Palace 200 Dollars 1995 redeemable cash value, One Troy Pound of Silver, in .999 silver with gold coloured highlighting, with gold sun, Proof FDC in the box of issue
Mint Error - Mis-Strike Portuguese India Escudo 1959 KM#33 the obverse with a spectacular strike through/brockage between 3 and 6 o'clock covering 9mm and spreading this part of the flan, UNC with some golden toning, a highly unusual piece
FantasyDouble Florins INA Retro Patterns (8) 1893 in silver, 1893 in golden alloy, 1902 in golden alloy, 1910 George V in golden alloy, 1937 Edward VIII in copper, Obverse: Golder head to left, 1937 Edward VIII in golden alloy, Obverse: Golder head to left, 1937 George VI in golden alloy, 1953 in silver, all with plain edges and with the reverse design similar in style to the 1887-1890 currency Double Florin issue, UNC the 1953 coin with some tone spots
Fantasy Crowns a mix of types (15) 1835 William IV/Three Graces (3) in Aluminium, Copper and Nickel-Silver?, 1879 Victoria Young Head/George and the Dragon (3) in silver (35.13 grammes), copper and golden alloy, 1879 Victoria Young Head/Three Graces (3) in silver (35.22 grammes), copper and golden alloy, 1936 (4) Edward VIII King and Emperor/stylised George and the Dragon (4), 1936 Edward VIII Golder head/Crowned Arms with supporters, in silver, 1937 Edward VIII/Wreath Crown reverse in golden alloy UNC and lustrous many prooflike
Fantasy Crowns INA Retro Patterns (13) 1879 Victoria Young Head/Shield in copper, 1897 Victoria Veiled Head/Crowned shield in garter, in golden alloy, 1897 Victoria Veiled Head/Crowned shield in garter, in cupronickel, 1905 Edward VII/George and the Dragon, presumed nickel-silver?, 1910 Edward VII/stylized George and the Dragon, date in Roman numerals, in silver, 1911 George V/stylized George and the Dragon in silver (34.98 grammes), 1911 George V/stylized George and the Dragon in golden alloy, 1936 Edward VIII/'Rocking horse' reverse, CopperPiedfort, all UNC and lustrous a few with toning, 1918 George V MacKennal head/stylised George and the Dragon (5) all in different metals : Gold plated Copper, Copper, Aluminium, Polished Steel and Golden Alloy, Lustrous UNC
Fantasy Crowns INA Retro Patterns (14) 1808 George III/Reverse in the style of the Pattern Bank Dollar, in nickelsilver?, 1820 George IV/Reverse as the currency Halfcrown, in Pewter, 1836 (5) Obverse: William IV/Reverse: Crowned draped shield, in silver, nickel-silver?, cupro-nickel, golden alloy and copper Lustrous UNC, 1837 (7) Obverse: William IV/Reverse: George and the Dragon in Goldine, Bronze, Copper, Aluminium, White Metal, pewter? and cupro-nickel? Lustrous UNC and prooflike
FantasyUnite Charles I Pattern - The Millionaires Collection - a modern replica of this iconic deign, 2.84 grammes of 9 carat gold, hallmarked on the edge Lustrous UNC and prooflike
Books an interesting and wide ranging selection from a retired Dealer's Library (31) many useful titles included :- British Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum, Second Edition (1970) by C.Wilson Peck, The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th century by R.Dalton and S.H.Hamer (Second Printing 1977), English Pattern, Trial and Proof Coins in Gold by Alex Wilson and Mark Rasmussen (2000), The Victorian Bronze Penny (1860-1901) by Michael J. Freeman (includes quantities from the author's original study), Roman Coins and Their Values by David R.Sear (2) Revised Edition 1970 and Third Revised Edition 1981, Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens by Siegfried E. Schwer, USA Red Book 65th Edition 2012 by R.S.Yeoman, USA Blue Book 72nd Edition 2015 by R.S.Yeoman, Seventeenth Century Tokens of the British Isles And Their Values by Michael Dickinson, Coincraft's Standard Catalogue of English and UK Coins 1066 to Date (1996 Edition), by Richard Lobel, Mark Davidson, Allan Hailstone and Eleni Calligas, The Standard Catalogue of English Milled Coinage in Silver, Copper and Bronze 1662-1972 by Geoffrey M. Cope and Alan Rayner, The Standard Catalogu of Orders, Decorations and Medals by E.C.Joslin (Third Edition 1976), Spink's Catalogue of British Commemorative Medals 1558-Present Day by Daniel Fearon (1984), British Copper Coins and Their Values by Seaby (1969-70), Foster's Catalogue of New Zealand Coins and Tokens (1965), The Standard Australian Coin Catalogue 8th Edition (1980) by John Gartner, Price Catalog of United Stated Hard Times Tokens by Hewitt Bros., The Pocket Guide to New Zealand Tradesmen's Tokens by A.H and A.W Reed (1966), Japanese Coinage by Norman Jacobs and Cornelius Vermule III (1972), British Tokens and Their Values by Seaby (1984), Coins and Tokens of Ireland by Seaby (1970), The Guide Book To The Coinage of Ireland 995AD to Present Day by Spink & Son (1969), Standard Catalog of Belgian Coins 1832 to date by Renie Van Bergen (1982/1983), Scottish Coins by Adam B.Richardson (1977 Reprint), British Coins Market Values 2018, Spink Standard CatalogueDecimal Issues (2019), Canadian Coins - The Charlton Standard Catalogue 43rd Edition 1989, Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands by Seaby 1984, Speciale Catalogus van de Nederlandse Munten van 1795 tot heden 1981 by Jihan Mevius, Renniks Australian Coins and Decimal Notes by Dion H.Skinner, all in good second-hand condition a valuable source of Numismatic information covering many areas (total weight over 17.5 Kilos)
9 Carat Gold items (7) Gold pencil holders (4) each in 9 carat gold, three have inscriptions from the 1930s, a stock pin, and bracelets (2, one broken) in used condition, total weight 127 grammes, along with chains (5) these not hallmarked and presumed not gold, total weight 36 grammes
A gold cigarette case in 9 carat gold by Mappin & Webb inscribed J.T on the outer casing, and October 1931 on the inside of the lid. Total weight 89.00 grammes, in very good second-hand condition
Maundy Money boxes official Red Royal Mintundated 4-coin cases (38) with Maundy Money and the coat of arms in gold on the lid, four are dated, 1956, 1973, 1975 and 1981 respectively, in good second-hand condition
Mint Errors - Mis-Strikes (6) Shilling 1954E Fine with lamination flaw on the obverse, Sixpence 1964 struck around 1mm off-centre causing a raised lip between 2 o'clock and 7 o'clock on the reverse, only a small part of the edge milling is visible, Fine, BrassThreepence 1966 with a straight planchet clip causing a ragged edge at 2 o'clock on the reverse, NEF, Pennies (2) 1937 struck off-centre with around 1.5mm blank flan causing a raised lip between 3 and 7 o'clock on the reverse Fine with some scratches, 1967 with a small planchet clip, EF and lustrous, Cliché medals (2) the first undated by Phillips Aldershot of London, uniface and 32mm diameter Obverse: Angel holding two laurel wreaths facing, with sun and seascape behind, the second 32mm diameter undated and uniface depicting a standing woman above a kneeling man crowning him with a laurel wreath, loosely based on the style of 'Art is Obtained Through Labour' by Nicolas Reyers (c.1780) both EF with light gold tone
World Stamps in three albums a wide variety of countries represented, includes South Africa, Rhodesia, Mauritius , East Africa, West Africa, French Africa, Zanzibar, Gibraltar, Malta, Canada, Newfoundland, Jamaica, Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, Peru, Ceylon, Hong Kong, Straits Settlements, China, Cochin China, Japan, Philippines, Siam, Greece, Netherlands, Italy, Monaco, Austria, Australia, Barbados, Bahamas, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Cameroon, Denmark, Dominica, Egypt, Fiji, Finland, France, French Equatorial Africa, Germany, Gold Coast, Great Britain, Hungary, India, Ivory Coast, Kenya Luxembourg, Malaya, Malaysia, Monaco, Mozambique. New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Samoa, San Marino, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland Turkey, USA and many more, includes many early types, some 19th Century and early 20th Century, in mixed condition, the vast majority are postmarked, an interesting selection
Commemorative Plates (16) includes Wedgwood (11) includes Royal Family (6) 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial, 2003 50th Anniversary of the Coronation - Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip portrait, 2003 Coronation 50th Anniversary Queen Elizabeth II portrait, 2004 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - Queen on horseback, 2005 The Marriage of the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, Calendar plates (2) 2003 with floral design, and 2004 with garden design, 2005 60th Anniversary of VE Day (3) each with World War II Aircraft designs, Spitfire, Hurricane and Avro Lancaster, Spode 2013 The Birth of Prince George of Cambridge, Worcester 2013 The Birth of Prince George of Cambridge, Diana- Princess of Wales England's Rose undated, in porcelain, undated World War II - This Is You Hour -Winston Churchill , by Timothy Noad, 2006 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday calendar plate with 12 different colour pictures of the Queen , by Timothy Noad, Danbury Mint Manchester United 100 Glorious Years with pictures of George Best, Bobby Charlton, Denis Law, Billy Meredith, Bryan Robson and David Beckham, most in the boxes as issued and in excellent condition
Cutlery mostly spoons (87) and ingots (6) most if not all in silver (total weight 1083 grammes), a host of different designs, along with a 9 carat gold cross weighing 1.85 grammes and a Bedfordshire Small-bore rifle Association bronze prize medal, in mixed condition
Proof Set boxes for 1887 both for 11 coins the first deep burgundy with text in gold lettering on the lid 'JUBILEE COINAGE ISSUED ON THE COMPLETION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA 1837-1887, the second a spade-shaped burgundy case by William Gabriel, Watchmaker, Goldsmith and Diamond Merchantboth in Fair second-hand condition with some wear
Casino Chips Ten Dollars (20) each bimetallic with .999 Silver centres, each weighing 37-38 grammes from a multitude of different venues, comprising Las Vegas - The Mirage (2), Las Vegas - Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas - Luxor, Las Vegas - Golden Gate, Las Vegas - Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas - Plaza, Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (4, all different), Las Vegas - Four Queens, Las Vegas - Riviera, Lake Tahoe - Nevada (2), Silver Smith, Wendover, Nevada, 10 Harrahs - Reno, Nevada, Mississippi - Boomtown Casino, Sparks, Nevada - Silver Club, Colorado Belle, Nevada, Riviera Hotel, Nevada UNC and lustrous
Stamps an accumulation covering a wide range of subjects including 1965 Post Office Tower, 1967 British Discovery, 1974 Fire Service, 1975 62nd Inter-Parliamentary Conference, 1976 William Caxton, 1977 Racket Sports, 1978 Horses, 1978 Cycling, 1978 Christmas, 1979 Dogs, 1979 British Flowers, 1979 European Assembly Elections, 1979 Rowland Hill, 1979 Police, 1979 Horse Racing, 1979 Year of the Child, 1979 Christmas, 1980 British Birds, 1980 Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1980 International Stamp Exhibition, London, 1980 London International Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet 1, 1980 London International Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet 2 (2), 1980 London International Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet 3, 1980 London Landmarks, 1980 Famous People, 1980 British Music Conductors, 1980 Sport, 1980 Christmas, 1981 Folklore, 1981 International Year of the Disabled, 1981 Butterflies, 1981 The National Trusts, 1981 The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, 1981 The Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, British Mint Stamps Collector's Pack 1981, 1982 Fishing, 1982 Charles Darwin, 1982 Youth Organisations, 1982 British Theatre, 1982 Maritime Heritage, 1982 British Textiles, 1982 Information Technology, 1982 British Motor Cars, 1982 Christmas Carols, 1983 Commonwealth Day 1983 British Engineering Achievements, 1983 The British Army, 1983 British Gardens, 1983 British Fairs (2), 1983 Christmas, 1984 Heraldry (2), 1984 Cattle, 1984 Urban Renewal, 1984 The Royal Mail, 1984 The British Council, 1984 Christmas, all on the sheets of issue, First Day Covers (3) 150th Anniversary of 'A Christmas Carol' 9 Nov.1993 (2 both different), Greetings! 26.Feb 1996, The Heritage Collection First Day Covers (20) 1996 Westminster Abbey (2), 1996 The Railway Children, 1996 Children's TV 50th Anniversary, 1997 Enid Blyton Centenary (2), 1977 Sanquar Post Office- The oldest Working Post Office in the World, 1997 Lancaster Bale-Out (4), 1997 100 Years of Dracula (2), 1997 The Hound of the Baskervilles, 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipGolden Wedding (6), The British Islands Collection First Day Covers (2) 1996 Emmeline Pankhurst, 1996 European Football Championships all in the packs of issue. Royal Mail Definitive Stamp Sets (42) Pack No.34 £1 to 1p, Pack No.37 First Class and Second Class Self-Adhesive (40), Pack No.38 (1997) First Class and 26p stamps, UNC in the packs of issue. Royal Mail packs (5) 1983 British Engineering Achievements (Pack No.144), 1984 Urban Renewal (Pack No.152), 1990 Astronomy (Pack No.212), 1991 Scientific Achievements (Pack No.216), 1991 Europe in Space (Pack No.217), 1995 Communications UNC in the wallets of issue, along with a further group of First Day Covers (19) 1972 Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh 25th Wedding Anniversary (3), 1973 Royal Wedding of HRH Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday (2), 1991 Ordnance Survey Bicentenary, 1991 Radio Times, 1992 40th Anniversary of the Accession, Guernsey 1993 Rupert Bear, 1994 D-Day 50th Anniversary, 1994 Channel Tunnel, 1995 VE Day 50th Anniversary, 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding, 1998 Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial, 2003 Coronation Golden Jubilee, 2005 The Marriage of HRH The Prince of Wales to Mrs. Camilla Parker Bowles, World First Day Covers (2) Czech Republic WWF (2), along with mixed loose stamps around £114 face includes some 1st and 2nd issues
Proof Set boxes (9) 1937 4-coin Gold set (3), 1937 15-coin set (4) three are the hard maroon boxes, the other the red card box, 1902 Short Set (10 coins), 1927 hard red box (6 coins), along with a further group of boxes (4) for Crown, Halfcrown, Maundy Set and a three-coin medal set (this by John Pinches), and a slide case for a Maundy Set, in varied state, most in Good to Very Good second-hand condition
Coin Weights (8) Guineas (3) William and Mary undated, Good Fine with some adjustment lines, William III undated NVF with some light adjustment lines, George III undated Rev: 5Pw 8Gr Fine, Unite Charles I uniface Obverse: Crowned bust left Good Fine, the reverse blank with fine scratches, Half Guinea weight 1773 Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: A Half Guinea weight 1773 NVF the obverse unevenly toned, Sovereign weight 1843 Royal Mint Fine, Portugal Gold Moidore Weight '27s' on either side Good Fine, France Pistole Weight Louis XIV undated Fine, along with a group of Apothecaries weights (10) five are octagonal as follows: Two Drams, One Dram, Half Dram, 60 Grains and Two Scruples, the remainder round issues (3)Two Drams, 3 Dwt Troy weight (Three Pennyweights) Two Scruples, and square issues (2) Two Dram and Two Scruples NVF to GVF
USA/Spain an unusual item consisting of a Spain 40 Cent (1864-1868) VF inside a brass box lid for a USA set of California model coins, the lower part of the box is missing, the lid design depicts a three-masted ship docked at a wharf with people greeting and arriving. Caption at the bottom "Emigration to California." GVF and unusual. The missing half of the box would have been dated 1849 and the complete box would originally have contained a set of California Gold coins
Decorative pendants (2) both 15mm diameter Mother's Day 1975 by John Pinches, Reverse: Horse and foal the first 2.26 grammes of 18 carat gold, the second 1.52 grammes of sterlingsilver both EF with suspension loops at the tops
Air Force-related First Day Covers in an album, by the RAF Museum, Hendon, a wide variety 1968 onwards includes 1968 RAF Golden Jubilee, 1968 RAF Escaping Society, 1968 RAF 50th Anniversary - Peterborough Memorial Chapel, 1969 Daily Mail Transatlantic Air Race, 1969 British Achievements - First Direct Flight Across the Atlantic, 1969 50th Anniversary of the First Flight to Australia, 1970 RAF Halton 50th Anniversary, 1970 RAF College Cranwell 50th Anniversary, 1971 Closure of RAF North Coates, 1971 Royal Australian Air Force 50th Anniversary, 1972 RAF Kinloss - Ceremonial Handover of Squadron Standard 8 Squadron, 1972 RAF Colerne Air Display, 1972 RAF Upavon - Reformation of the No.46 group, 1972 25th Anniversary of the Formation of the RAF Marine Branch, 1972 112 Squadron Standard Presentation - RAF Episkopi, 1972 RAF Little Rissington 60th Anniversary of the Central Flying School, 1972 No.4 Squadron, 60th Anniversary of the Formation of the Squadron, 1972 No.32 Squadron - Last Flight of the Bristol Sycamore helicopter, 1973 360 Squadron - 'Award of The Badge', 1973 No.54 Squadron 25th Anniversary of the First Jet Crossing of the Atlantic, 1973 No.51 Squadron 20th Anniversary of the Comet 2XK655, 1974 No.342 (French) Squadron - Commemorating the French Squadrons, 1974 No.71 (Eagle) Squadron - First American Squadron in the Air Force, 1974 No.27 Squadron - Reformation of the Squadron, 1974 100 Squadron 25th Anniversary of the First Flight of the Canberra, 1974 No.543 Squadron Disbandment of the Squadron, 1975 No.320 (Dutch) Squadron, 1975 No.57 Squadron 30th Anniversary of VE Day , 1975 Closure of RAF Oakington, 1975 25th Anniversary of the Radio Engineering Unit of the RAF, 1975 A&A.E.E. Boscombe Down Final Flight covers (2) both different, both signed, the first by the Navigator, the second signed by the Pilot and Navigator1975 No.46 Squadron, Disbandment of the Squadron, 1975 50th Anniversary of the RAF Association of Jersey, 1977 The Voyage of RTTL 2757 to the RAF Museum, 1977 Closure of RAF Andover, 1977 No.53 Squadron Short Belfast C.Mk1 - Last Flight in RAF Service, 1982 30th Anniversary of the First Flight of the Victor, 1988 50th Anniversary of RAF Pitreavie Castle along with a handful of related World covers, as issued. Along with World Wildlife Medallic covers (4)
Advertising Token Charlie Chaplin 'The Goldrush' 1926 Manchester Gaiety Theatre, 26mm diameter in brass Obverse: CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN IN 'THE GOLDRUSH' Reverse: GAIETY THEATRE MANCHESTER COMMENCING 11th JANUARY 1926 4 WEEKS VF with some toning spots
Mint Errors - Mis-Strikes, United Kingdom INA FantasyPattern Euro errors (11) 2 Euros (2) 2002 apparently struck in brass with the outer ring plated, 2003 struck in copper and weighing 13.24 grammes, 50 Cents 2003 with different reverse design: large 50 to right, with globe and dove to left PROVA PROBE believed unique, 9.6 grammes, 10 Cents (2) 2003 struck in copper, 6.27 grammes (normal issue 4.8 grammes) with a sample goldine issue for comparison, 2 Cents (3) 2003 (2) both struck in nickel each 5.47 grammes, UNC and lustrous, and an undated issue (2002) reverse brockage, 2 Cents 2002 the obverse with a tall raised lip over 1mm high, 1 Cent an obverse and reverse uniface pair (2002) each struck in silver, an unusual group, A/UNC to UNC
Sovereign holder , in a fob type case, gold plated with interior wording MADE IN ENGLAND GOLD CASED GUARANTEED TO WEAR 20 YEARS, in very good condition an attractive item
Books - a large, and comprehensive retired Ex-Coin Dealer's Library covering many aspects and areas of numismatics, includes many key reference works such as 'The Gold Sovereign' (2) 1999 Edition and Golden Jubilee Edition by Michael Marsh. 'The Gold Half Sovereign' by Michael Marsh, 1982 edition. Spink Standard Catalogue - Pre-Decimal Issues 2017. 'English Silver Coinage Since 1649' 1992 Edition by P.A.Rayner. 'British Silver Coins Since 1816' by Peter J. Davies 1982 Edition. Gold Coins of the World 5th Edition by Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg. KrauseWorld Coins 17th Century 1601-1700 3rd Edition (2 copies). Krause World Coins 1801-1900 2nd Edition. Krause World Coins 1701-1800 3rd Edition. Krause World Coins 1901-2000 39th Edition. The Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition 2013 by Token Publishing. 'World Paper Money General Issues 1368-1960 Volume 2 by Pick. 'World Paper Money Modern Issues 1961-date' 9th Edition. 'Paper Money of the United States' 6th Edition by Robert Friedberg. 'The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain' by Michael J. Freeman 1985 Edition. (2 copies) 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958' by C. Wilson Peck 1964 Edition. 'English Hammered Coinage' by J.J.North (3) Volume 1 (1) and Volume 2 (2). 'The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th Century ' by Dalton & Hamer 1990 Edition. 'Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens' by Siegfried E. Schwer. 'The British Bronze Penny' by Michael Gouby. 'Greek Imperial Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1997 Edition. 'Greek Coins and Their Values - Volume 2 Asia and Africa' by David R. Sear. 'Byzantine Coins and Thier Values' by David R. Sear 2002 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1970 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values 'Volumes 1 (2001 Edition) , 2 (2002 Edition) and 3 (2005 Edition). 'English Paper Money' (2 copies) 6th and 7th Editions 2002 and 2006 by Vincent Duggleby. 'Tradesmen's Tickets and Private Tokens' by R.C.Bell 1966 Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogues (5) 1995 (2), 1997 1999 and 2000 Editions. 'Scottish Banknotes 1695-2000' by Richard Dennett. 'English Proof and PatternCrown-Size Pieces 1658-1960, by Howard W.A Linecar and Alex G. Stone. 'Canadian Coins' by W.K Cross 59th Edition 2005. 'European Crowns and Thalers since 1800' by John S. Davenport. 'The Silver Token Coinage 1811-1812' by R.Dalton 1968 Edition. US Red Books (3) by R.S.Yeoman 1985, 2000 and 2004 Editions. 'Roman Silver Coins' by H.A.Seaby 1967. 'Greek Coins and Their Values' 1966 Edition by H.A.Seaby 1966 Edition (2 copies). Krause 'Standard Catalogue of World Gold Coins' 5th Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogue of the Coins of Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man 1999 Edition. 'British Commemorative Medals' by Christopher Eimer 2010 Edition. Other titles include works covering Ancient Coins, Trade Tokens, Greek Coins, World Coins, Mexican Coins, Finnish Coins, Italian Copper Coins, Medals, Coin Hoards, War Medals, and other related titles covering Antiques Silver, Postcards, Pocket Watches, Gold and Silver Hallmarks, Military and Air Force Badges, Medals and Decorations, Gemstones and Postcards. All in good second-hand condition, the Standard references alone would cost new hundreds of Pounds (total weight over 150 Kilos)
Mint Errors - Mis-Strikes (2) British West Africa Penny 1943 the central hole double punched and resembling a figure 8 in shape, lustrous UNC with a light golden tone, India 50 Paise 1990 struck off-centre with a round 2.5mm blank flan, the coin also has 3 planchet clips UNC and highly unusual to find multiple mis-strike errors on the same coin, along with Gaming Counters with Chinese Characters (6) most in China or porcelain, with different coloured inks, one octagonal, also Penny Token 19th Century Gloucester - Cheltenham 1812 John Bishop & Co. Good Fine, cleaned
Proof Set boxes (12) Boxes for 1937 4-coin Gold Sets (2), 1887 4-coin Gold Set, 1902 13-coin Long Matt set, 1927 Card boxes (3), 1927 Hard boxes (5), in Fair to Good Second-hand condition
SilverIngot One Kilo .999 silver by Johnson Matthey, London, and Gold Ingot One gramme of .999 gold by Swiss Bank Corporation, this in a sealed pack, EF to UNC
Millionaires CollectionFantasyGold Double Leopard 4 grammes of 22 carat gold, a modern restriking of one of Britain's most famous coins, Lustrous UNC, with promotional literature
Pop Legends Bust - The Beatles, Ceramic Sculpture of Paul McCartney 'Artist's Original Proof' by Martin Thompson for Peggy Davies, with gold lettering on the base. A one-off example and a must for Beatles memorabilia collectors. In excellent condition. We note a similar original Proof item of the John Lennon Bust from 2007 currently for sale on the internet for £2,995
Books - English Copper, Tin amd Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958 by C.Wilson Peck, Second Edition 1970 in excellent second-hand condition, Coins of EnglandStandard Catalogues 1990, 2015 and Decimal Issues 2015 in good second-hand condition as part of a group of Books (18) includes some interesting titles over a range of coinage covering Ancient, World, GB and Gold, generally in good condition
The Host Cities of the Olympic Games a 5-ingot set comprising GoldIngot London 1908 One Ounce of 9 carat gold Lustrous UNC, Silver Ingots (4) Athens 1896, Antwerp 1920, Paris 1924 and Amsterdam 1928 each 20 grammes of .925 silver UNC and lustrous, each with a hint of toning, the Paris issue with a tone spot, in the London Mint Office box with certificate
Silver and Gold :- In Silver -: The Most Famous Landmarks of the World (Tower Bridge, Brandenburg Gate, Colosseum, Eiffel Tower to name a few) all on Official Silver Coin Bars 17 small silver bars featuring the land marks with 10 in a presentation card, One Ounce fine silver bars (6) various sized silver bar money with a variety of themes (11 with one cased), Liberia 10 Dollars 1996 One Ounce Silver Bar money. In Gold :- Tristan Da Chuna Half Crown 2009 0.5 grams pure, Solomon Islands 10 Dollars 2014 Tower Bridge 1 gram pure, Suisse 1 gram pure gold bar all. Unc - BU as issued
Jewellery items (5) a pair of curved drop ear-rings, one missing the pin, a key pendant with 18 forming part of the design, a small ornamental dove, and a locket with a thin layer of 9 carat gold forming the front and back, only the last item with a hallmark, in mixed condition
Books (2) The Herbert Schneider Collection of English Gold Coins Volume 1 (1257-1603) and Volume 2 (1603-20th Century) by Peter Woodhead, in very good second-hand condition
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeSovereign 1898 NVF/GVF with part of the word FID and part of the edge of an additional coin visible on Victoria's face, very unusual to see mis-strikes on any of the gold series
Books a large and wide ranging selection (62) includes many useful titles, particularly in Hammered and Ancient Coins: Celtic Coinage of Britain by R.D. Van Arsdell, The History And Coinage of The Roman Imperators 49-27BC by David.R.Sear, The John Brooker Collection - Coins of Charles I by J.J.North and P.J.Preston-Morley, The Herbert Schneider Collection of English Gold Coins Volumes I and II, Roman Coins and Their Values Volumes I, II, III and IV by David Sear, Roman Silver Coins Volumes I, II, III, IV and V by Seaby, Thrymsas and Sceattas in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford Volumes I, II and III by D.M.Metcalf, Greek Imperial Coins and Their Values by David R.Sear, Byzantine Coins and Their Values by David R.Sear, Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles (13 Volumes) includes Anglo-Saxon Pennies by J.D.A.Thompson, Anglo-Saxon Pennies Aethelred II by Georg Galster, University Collection, Reading - Anglo Saxon and Norman Coins/ Royal Coin Cabinet, Stockholm Anglo-Norman Pennies, Bristol and Gloucester Museums - Ancient British Coins and Coins of Bristol and Gloucestershire Mints , R.P.Mack Collection Ancient British, Anglo-Saxon and Norman Coins, by R.P.Mack, Museums in East Anglia - The Morley St. Peter Hoard, Anglo-Saxon - Angevin coins and later Norwich Coins, by T.H.McK.Clough, American Collections - Ancient British, Anglo-Saxon and Norman Coins by Jeremiah D.Brady, Polish Museums - Anglo-Saxon and later medieval British Coins, by Andrzej Mokolajczyk, The Norweb Collection - Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750 Part II Dorset, Durham, Essex and Gloucestershire by R.H. THompson, Royal Coin Cabinet Stockholm, Part IV, Anglo-Saxon Coins Harold I and Harthacnut 1035-10452 by T.Talvio, The Norweb Collection - Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750 Part III Hampshire to Lincolnshire, by R.H.Thompson and M.J.Dickinson, The Norweb Collection - Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750 Part IV Norfolk to Somerset, by R.H.Thompson and M.J.Dickinson, The J.P.Mass Collection of English Short Cross Coins 1180-1247 by Jeffrey P.Mass, along with a host of other useful titles (total lot consists of 62 books), Room Buyers only, to be removed from the room on the day of the sale
USA World War II Escape and Evasion Kit "Barter Kit" containing GB Sovereign 1927 SA, Half Sovereign 1873 and 1902, France 20 Francs 1907 and 10 Francs 1857 mixed grades along with 3 x 9 carat gold rings. These sets were issued to US pilots and paratroopers to barter their way out of difficult situations that they may have found themselves in behind enemy lines during World War II. This original black case (now opened) has "IF FOUND RETURN TO COMNAVAIRLANT (CNAL 34) NORFOLK VIRGINIA" on the front. Fascinating piece of WW II military history and seldom offered, certainly the first we have seen
Watch, Traveller' Full Hunter by The Waltham Watch Company Mass. heavy rolled gold case. Silver Hip Flask Thomas Edwards Birmingham 1840 230 grams. Silver Gilt Presentation Key commemorating the opening Christ Church Hall Waterloo Liverpool 12 April 1913. Another 215 grams of sterling silver items, along with miscellaneous base metal items including wrist watches and more (lot)
A quantity of silver hallmarked items, a small quantity of GB and World coins, an 18 carat gold Gent's ring with shield-shaped stone total weight 16.4 grammes, Books, an old barometer, silver cutlery, a chess printer, old game and non-numismatic memorabilia (lot in 3 boxes, total weight over 18 Kilos)
Watches gents white metal open faced pocket watch the white dial with black Arabic numerals surrounded by a minute track with subsequent second dial at 6 o' clock along with gents 9 carat gold open faced pocket watch the white dial with black Arabic numerals surrounded by a minute track and with a subsidiary 2nd dial at the bottom
Watch - Pocket Watch in a heavy gold plated case by Elgin - Illinois, chronometer by Thomas Russell of Liverpool with centre seconds stopwork, movement no.20254, Elgin case no.21532 in a Sir John Bennett of London case, Pocket Watch (Pilots watch or Cockpit Watch) Royal Flying Corps, First World War, Dial Marking No.5396 A.G. Mark IV.A. 8 Day, the case with A and broad arrow on the back, along with Royal Signals and Royal Army Reserve badges, the reserve badge in silver
Watches - Pocket Watches (32) in base metal various manufacturers and designs, National Service Medal by Award Productions LTD Shrewsbury, a bag of cufflinks in base metal, a collection of eight wrist watches and a few items of jewellery including a 9 carat gold ring (3 grams)
A 9 carat gold bracelet with Sovereigns (7) 1891, 1906, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, and Half Sovereigns (6) 1893, 1903, 1909, 1912, 1913, Fine to VF, all attached by loop mounts, total weight 92.5 grammes
Watch in an old H.Samuel box, gents 9ct gold cased full hunter pocket watch by Rolex, hallmarked Birmingham 1922, the white 42mm dial with black roman numerals surrounded by a minute track with subsidiary second dial at 6 o'clock. total weight 94.2g, along with a 9ct "T" bar pocket watch chain (25.4g) and an 18ct cased penknife hallmarked Chester 1901
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeSovereign 1851 Marsh 34 slightly off-centre, thus having a raised rim on the reverse between FID and the BRI of BRITANNIARUM, Fine/Good Fine, rare to find mis-strikes of the gold coinage
100th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir Winston Churchill - The Churchill Centenary Plates by John Pinches 1974 (2) gold plated portrait on an approximately 20cm diameter silver plate, housed in a photo frame each plate 319 grammes, in excellent condition, boxed as made, with certificates
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