World War I group of four to Norman Vivian Saville, Royal Engineers 16th Divisional Signals Company R.E.1914-1915 Star, Military Medal, War Medal and Victory Medal, also British Empire Medal, and World War IIDefence Medal, and silver rosettes, EF to UNC. Also comes with a host of documents and Letter from KingGeorge VI. Norman Saville was involved with the same unit throughout the First World War moving all over the Somme and Ypres area and he would have been involved in Battles of Guillemont, Ginchy, Messines, Plickem, Langemarck, St. Quentin, Rosiers and the Pursuit to Mons. During these actions he was awarded the Military Medal which was mentioned in the London Gazette on 9/12/1916, he received a bar to that medal 29/8/1918. In World War II he joined the 66th battalion of the West Riding Home Guard In the London Gazette of 15/12/1944 he was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of meritorous service to the Home Guard
A large group of prompters items with strength in medallic issues, Windsor Mint, Westminster, London Mint Office etc., but includes some official issues silver crowns and sets and a CD featuring Vera Lynn, a wide variety generally packaged as issued (lot)
Wellington's Battles - British Victories in the Peninsula a set of 20 medalets each 15mm diameter in brass 1808-1814 Obverse: Angel BY THE MERCY OF GOD, Reverse: Dates of each respective Battle, EF to UNC and lustrous, contained in a box in the shape of a tube, this inscribed 'British Victories in the Peninsula' as part of a group of Medals and medalets (110) includes some useful 19th Century pieces, Temperance medals, prize medals, includes some silver issues, many boxed with many in high grades EF to UNC
Great Seals of the Realm (2 sets) the first 'Nineteenth Century', an impressive five piece collection of medallic 5 ounce pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of George III (2), George IV, William IV and Victoria superb engraving well presented with detailed historical documentation UNC and in the wooden impressive case as issued by The Royal Mint, issue number 331 of 1,000 limit. The second, Great Seals of the Realm, Twentieth Century, an impressive six piece collection of medallic 5 ounce pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of Victoria, Edward VII, George V (2), George VI and Elizabeth II superb engraving well presented with detailed historical documentation Unc and cased as issued by The Royal Mint. issue number 199 of 1,000 limit
The Kings and Queens of England by Pinches (1970) a collection of 43 Silver Proof Crown-sized medals portraying each monarch. Housed in a blue hardback album nFDC-FDC some with toning
GB (5) and World (1) Proof Sets (6) The 2003 Silver Proof Piedfort 3-coin collection comprising Two Pounds 2003 DNA Double Helix Discovery 50th Anniversary Silver Proof Piedfort, One Pound 2003 Silver Proof Piedfort and Fifty Pence 2003 WSPU Silver Proof Piedfort nFDC in the box of issue with certificate, The 2005 Silver Proof Piedfort 4-coin collection comprising Two Pounds (2) 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II Silver Proof Piedfort, 2005 Gunpowder Plot 400th Anniversary Silver Proof Piedfort, One Pound 2005 Menai Straits Suspension Bridge Silver Proof Piedfort, nFDC to FDC with light toning, in the box of issue with certificate, The 1992 Silver Proof Collection a 4-coin set comprising One Pound 1992 Silver Proof, Fifty Pence 1992 EU Presidency Silver Proof, Ten Pence 1992 Silver Proof (2) Large and Small sizes FDC in the box of issue with certificate, The 2003 Family Silver Collection a 5-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2003 Coronation 50th Anniversary Silver Proof, Two Pounds Britannia 2003 Silver Proof, Two Pounds 2003 DNA Double Helix Discovery 50th Anniversary, One Pound 2003 Silver Proof, Fifty Pence 2003 WSPU Silver Proof nFDC to FDC lightly toning, in the box of issue with certificate, The 2004 Family Silver Collection a 5-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2004 Entente Cordiale 100th Anniversary Silver Proof, Two Pounds Britannia 2004 Silver Proof, Two Pounds 2004 Trevithick's Locomotive Silver Proof, One Pound 2004 Forth Rail Bridge Silver Proof, Fifty Pence 2004 The First 4-minute mile 50th Anniversary nFDC to FDC with hints of toning, in the box of issue with certificate, Australia The Royal Ladies Silver Coin and Medallion Set 1992 Queen Elizabeth II 40th Anniversary $25 (4) in Sterling Silver depicting the Queen Mother, Princess Margaret, Princess Diana and the Princess Royal, plus a Sterling silver gold plated medallion Commonwealth Games Federation (50.44 grammes), housed in a plush red leather case FDC with certificates
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm/F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, chocolate Unc with a touch of verdigris. Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 (2) silver and bronze 56mm diameter in silver Eimer 1817 the official Royal Mint issue, both UNC. Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver the Official Royal Mint issues Eimer 1871 Unc and very nicely toned these 4 all in the official Royal Mint boxes of issue, along with The Lusitania (German) Medal 1915 55mm in base metal UNC boxed as issued, Albert Schweitzer 1875 - 1965 56mm silver L'AMBARENE reverse beneath jungle scene cased Unc, and Le Touquet Lawn Tennis Club 1922 in silver 40 mm uncased Unc
Austria Medallic Show Thaler - 1683 Battle of Vienna 45mm diameter in silver, commemorating the Liberation of Vienna from Turkish siege, the defeat of the Turks and the relief of Vienna by Jahann III Sobieki of Poland. Obverse: An imperial double eagle brandishing a sword and sceptre atop a globe showing a map of Vienna. The sun rises above while crescent moon sinks below. Rev: The reverse has an 18 line legend describing how the Polish KingJohn III Sobieski, with 20,000 troops, relieved the Turkish siege of Vienna in 1683 and drove them back to the Raab, and thereby freed Hungary. By leading the decisive Polish cavalry charge himself, Sobieski was acclaimed the hero of Christendom. UNC or near so and attractively toned, Cataloguers note: On researching this piece other examples were noted showing minor varieties in parts of the design, including the number of points around the sun and the date being shown as 1683 rather than MDCLXXXIII as shown here. We were able to find only three other examples all showing these minor differences, one being sold for $1600 hammer price in an internet auction.
Freedom Medals 39 crown sized .925 silver medals by the Royal Mint and in their large blue wallet style display case as issued with certificate dated Oct 23 1973 entitled FREEDOM MEDALS SYMBOLIZING THE WORDS THAT INSPIRED THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
25p Crown 1981 Wedding Silver Proof, Fifty Pence in silver 1998 NHS, 2007 Scouts Piedfort, One Pounds Silver Proofs (9) 2003, then in 4 coin boxes 2003 Bridges 2004 UK Pattern Set One Pounds Silver Proof Piedforts (7) 2000, 2001, 2002 and 4 coin set 2004, 05, 06, 07. £2 Silver Proofs standard 1997 - 98 2 coin set Piedforts 2005 WWII, 2007 Slave, 2008 Handover. Five Pounds Crown Silver Proof Millennium 1999, 2000 2 coin set and Piedfort 2004 Entente. Crown Sizes Silver Medal 2005 Marriage all cased as issued by The Royal Mint and with certificates some toned the 1998 50p with the capsule tarnished
GB and World a mixed group comprising Germany 1974 World Cup silver medal, the reverse showing all the competing teams FDC with original receipt, Olympic Games Munich 1972 Silver Medals (2) and Winter Olympics 1972 Sapporo, each nFDC and showing a different sport on the reverse, Germany 10 Marks Munich Olympics (5) 1972G KM#1311972D, 1972F, 1972G, 1972J KM#132 UNC and nicely toned, GB Crowns 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proofs (7) nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, some with certificates, Crowns (3) 1890 VG with scratches, 1935 (2) GVF and GVF/NEF, Halfcrowns (2) 1829 VG/NF with a scratch on the obverse, 1887 Jubilee Head Fine, Double Florin 1888 GF/NVF, Plastic Sets 1953 UNC (2), one with toning, Two Pounds (14) 1986 Commonwealth Games (11), 1989 Bill of Rights (3) GVF to UNC, Five Pound Crowns 1996 (2), Crowns (50) 1953, 1960, 1965 (22), 1972 (3, one mounted), 1977 (18), 1980 (2), 1981 (3), EF to UNC, Medals (3) Silver Jubilee 1977 (2) UNC in slide cases, City of London Crown-sized undated in bronze, UNC in a slide case, Silver Threepences (21) Victoria to George VI, Australia Threepences (3) 1911, 1919M, 1939, Groat 1843, World (16) mostly 20th Century, with some in silver, includes two medallic issues, in mixed grades to VF, along with GB and World Paper Money a small lot includes over £25 redeemable UK currency and over $20 US redeemable currency in mixed lower grades
Great Exhibition Medals (2) Great Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal 77mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon/L.C.Wyon, Eimer 1456, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined Victoria laureate, trident behind, two dolphins below, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REG: F:D. ALBERTUS PRINCEPS CONJUX MDCCCLI. Reverse: Britannia seated, right, confers a wreath upon the head of Industria, kneeling, Africa, America, Asia and Europe in attendance, to right, bust of Flaxman on a socle, DISOCIATTA LOCIS CONCORDI PACE LIGAVIT, In Exergue: Leonard C.Wyon Des. & Sc: royal mint Edge :PRIZE MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION. COVENTRY RIBBONS COMMITTEE. CLASS XIII, EF with some edge nicks:: along with Great Exhibition 1851 Eimer 1462 79mm diameter in White Metal Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert, Left within a wreath, Reverse: View of the building THE BUILDING FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION IN LONDON 1851 Exergue: PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT. DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ. F.L.S. ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSOM, & CO. DIMENSIONS - LENGTH 1848 FEET, WIDTH 456 FEET, HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 106 FEET. GLAZED SURFACE 900 000 FEET, OCCUPIES 18 ACRES OF GROUND AU/GEF and lustrous
The Church Music Trust a 3-medal set each 45mm diameter in matt silver, undated (1968) by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, depicting Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and St. Paul's Cathedral UNC in the box of issue with certificate, along with medals (26) includes Coronation of George V 1911 30mm diameter in silver (2) the Official Royal Mint issues NEF to EF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issue GEF, Coronation of George VI 1937 31mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue EF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 the official Royal Mint issues 56mm in bronze (2) A/UNC to UNC boxed, India 1901 Temperance Medal Obverse: Queen Victoria Reverse: In Memory of Queen Victoria 1837-1901 in silver, NEF with loop mount, India Army Total Abstinence Association Medal 1862 Fine, loop mounted, India Army Temperance Association 1897 VF toned, loop mounted, and a host of other subjects, Royal birthdays, Royal Weddings and some prize medals, these awarded to Frances Leslie Rose OBE, FRS, these Chemistry-related, in mixed grades to UNC, many in the boxes of issue
Napoleon's Medals, by Andrieu - Two custom fitted trays in a 27cm x 35cm wooden box in a bookform case. The first tray contains 8 medals, lead-filled cliches, - 'Siege of the Bastille' 14 July 1789 (85mm), Arrival of the King at Paris 6 October 1789 (85mm), Passage of the Great St. Bernard Floreal, Year VIII, (1800), Battle of Maringo (1800), Napoleon as Emperor and Napoleon as King (3), the second two large medals 141mm diameter these Napoleon I and Marriage of the Emperor Napoleon to Marie Louise in Paris, all uniface, GEF to UNC, the case in poor condition and missing the lid/front book cover
Tokens, Medals, medalets and Paranumismatic items, 18th to 20th Century (164) includes Army Temperance Medals in silver (3) c.1897-1901, in mixed grades, Kent Messenger Calendar Medal 1959, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue EF a varied group, along with Engraved small silver (14), counter stamped coppers (2) and Engraved Halfpenny 1774 'John Rotherham/ Sign Painter in Derby 1774/ John Blease/ To F M U / Tobacconist, Liverpool, also Halfpennies Contemporary counterfeits and evasions (23) George II and George III types, in mixed circulated grades
JerseyTen Pounds 2011 The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton 5oz. Silver Proof, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Medal - Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton Engagement Announcement 2010 5oz. Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate Cook Islands The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton Royal Wedding One Dollar 2011-2015 a 56-coin set, each piece with a different coloured photo reverse, Lustrous UNC in the Westminster box of issue with certificates, Five Pound Crown 2011 The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, The Historic Coins of Great Britain (22) Pre-Decimal issues with selected plating, in mixed grades, in two Westminster boxes with most certificates, Year of the Three Kings 1936 75th Anniversary a three-coin set comprising Crown 1935 NEF, Crown 1937 NEF and a PatternCommemorative Medal of Edward VIII, Obverse: Bust left, Reverse Crowned Royal Cypher, in silver FDC, in the box of issue with Westminster certificate, Cook Islands 2010 Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton Engagement Announcement Prooflike UNC with coloured picture on the reverse, Prooflike UNC with certificate, Jersey Fifty Pence 2013 CoronationDiamond Jubilee Prooflike UNC, with certificate, Guernsey Five Pound Crowns 2012 A Lifetime of Service (2) in gold plated cupro-nickel UNC and prooflike with certificates, Guernsey/Jersey/Cook Islands/Tristan Da Cunha 2013 Coronation Diamond Jubilee a 15-coin set Crown sized in base metal with coloured photos on the reverse Prooflike UNC in a Westminster box, alongside Guernsey Fifty Pence 2011 and Jersey Fifty Pence 2011 both Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee issues with coloured photo reverses, Prooflike UNC, with certificates, Guernsey/Jersey/Cook Islands/Tristan da Cunha Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee a 31-coin set 2011-2012 Prooflike UNC, few with light toning, with coloured photos on the reverses, in two Westminster boxes with all accompanying certificates, Royal Mint Set 2012 an 8-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown and One Pound to One Penny, UNC in the Royal Mint wallet as issued
USADollars (20) 1880, 1883, 1884, 1889, 1889 O, 1890, 1896, 1921, 1921D, 1921S (2), 1922S (3), 1923S (3), 1924 (3) in mixed grades to EF, some with toning, along with Medallic issues (10), one each depicting the manned Apollo missions 7-16 each EF-UNC
Proof Set 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing nFDC toned, Proof Set 2000 Display set FDC in the case of issue, Coin and Banknote Set C131 Prince of Wales 50th Birthday, Ten Pounds Kentfield PW50 000247 UNC and Five Pound Crown 1998 Silver Proof FDC, in the box of issue with certificate, Crowns (3) 1937 NEF, 1951 UNC in the box of issue, 1972 UNC in a slide case, Five Pound Crowns (3) 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday, 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipGolden Wedding, 1999 Diana Memorial UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Wedding Coin Collection 1997 (9 coins) Two Pounds to One Penny UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Two Pounds 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England UNC in the wallet of issue, Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day Landings UNC in the wallet of issue, The Two Pound Trial piece 1994 a 4-piece set showing the different stages of production of the Bimetallic coin UNC in the wallet of issue, Medal - 1986 Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson UNC in a slide case, The British Heritage Collection comprising One Pound Page, Ten Shillings Fforde and a 9-coin set Halfcrown to Farthing mixed dates 1919-1967 in a glass frame
Proof Sets (13) Red Leather Deluxe (10) 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, Black Leather Deluxe 2008, Display Set 2000, 2008 Royal Shield of Arms nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue, Australia/GB/Canada SilverAccession Set 2002 a 3-coin set Australia 50 Cents, Canada One Dollar and GB Five Pound Crown all Proofs and struck in silver FDC in the box of issue with certificate, GB First Decimal and Last £sd sets (2) One Pound to One Penny 1996 and Halfcrown to Halfpenny 1963-1967 UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Numismatic First Day Covers (5) Five Pound Crown 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday Cupro-Nickel UNC with stamps, Two Pounds 1999 RugbyWorld Cup UNC as issued with stamps, still sealed, One Pound 1999 Scottish Parliament (2) UNC with stamps as issued, One Pound 2000 Wales National Botanical Garden, Royal Mint Silver Membership Medal and Lapel badge UNC both in Matt silver in the box of issue with certificate, Five Pound Crown 1999 Millennium A/UNC in a Millennium Spinner, plus a group of GB Crowns to Farthings (68) includes a few World items in mixed grades, and a further group of Shillings to Halfpennies in a jar mostly George V to Elizabeth II all but a few in base metal (lot) in mixed grades and a few additional non-coin Royal Mint items
Medals, Tokens and Weight a wide variety (160) includes Neville ChamberlainMunich Accord 1938 set in a silver dish, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue EF, Coin Weight James I Unite VG, USA J.M.Brunswick Balke Co. Token for 12 1/2 Cents undated, Fine, 18th Century Halfpenny Tokens (5), Co-Op Tokens and assorted paranumismatic items in mixed grades a few EF
Behind Enemy Lines The Gulf War Collection a 3-piece set comprising Sovereign 1982 A/UNC plus two miniature replica medals The Gulf Medal 1990-1991 with clasp and ribbon and The Kuwait Liberation Medal with ribbon, the Sovereigns in these sets apparently issued to British Military personnel by the Ministry of Defence and carried by servicemen taking part in Operation Granby (17/1/1991 to 26/2/1991) who may need bargaining power if confronted by unfriendly forces, in a Royal Mint box with certificate of authenticity detailing the history of the Sovereigns in this conflict, Africa Star, Italy Star and 1939-1945 Star, GVF and St. Helena Fifty Pence Banknote, along with copies of 1939-1945 medal and World War II Defence medals both with COPY on the medal EF
Egypt Medal 1882-1889, undated reverse, (2) the first awarded to 1228 Pte.J.Slater 1st Cameron Highlanders, VF. Enlisted Fort George 10/1/1885. Present at the Battle of Ginnis 30/12/1885, Died Cairo 1886, cause not listed, the second awarded to A.Jeffries Ships Corporal 1st Class H.M.S Briton. GVF. Died of Heat apoplexy aboard HMS Humber 1/8/1884, having served from 1870-1884. HMS Briton and her crew participated in the Battle for Suakin Port, February and March 1884.
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 an 11-medal set by F.Bowcher for Spink and Son, comprises Eimer 1820 - Victory on globe, May God Preserve our Queen and her Heirs, Britons Rejoice, The Four Longest Reigning Monarchs in English History, God Bless our Queen types, these 38mm diameter, British Commerce, Army and Navy, The Royal Family, Primates of All England, and Prime Ministers of Her Majesty's reign these 51mm diameter, and The British Empire 75mm diameter all EF and nicely matched, in white metal in open octagonal case, an eye-catching set
Austria, Bulgaria, Germany & Hungary, First World War or earlier medals and crosses with some 19th Century types (17), all with ribbons, generally GVF one with reverse centre missing
King's Own Scottish Borderers, India Campaign and South Africa Boer War trio comprising India Medal with bar Punjab frontier 1897-98 awarded to 3668 L/Cpl. J.Fawcett Good Fine, Queen's South Africa Medal with three bars Cape Colony, Paardeberg and Johannesburg awarded to Cpl. J.Fawcett NVF, King's South Africa Medal with two bars South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded to Sergt. J. Fawcett NVF
Proof Set 1951 aFDC cased bronze dull, Five Pounds Crown 2004 Entente Silver Proof Piedfort light tone aFDC with certificate, Canada 1976 MontrealOlympics 4 coin Silver Proof set lightly toned nFDC, Queens of the British Isles 9 piece silver medal set by Birmingham Mint toned nFDC, 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection and 250th Anniversary of HM Victoria single medal with colour reverse presumed base metal gilt
Great Exhibition 1851 Lambeth - London 38mm diameter in copper Obverse Floral pattern LAMBETH LONDON 1851, Reverse similar to Turkey Medallic Coinage 20 Kurush AH1255, 22.25 grammes, similar to X#10 where an 1862 piece is described as a Manufacturer's Salesman's example EF with some tone spots, Rare, we note a better grade example recently realised £900 on an internet website
German First World War groups (3), Saxony Friedrich August Medals (2) bronze & silver, 1914 Iron Cross, mounted as worn, Prussia 1870-1871 Medal with bars Paris, Beaumont, Sedan & Gravelottes-St. Private, bronze and Wilhelm Anniversary Medal 1797-1897, mounted as worn, Group of three, Iron Cross 1914, Baden Medal & Cross of Honour 1914-18 mounted as worn and with ribbon bar and tunic badge in mixed grades to GVF
Cabinet with 6 display trays, 445mm x 295mm x 235mm, the trays with 10 spaces for 50mm coins or medals, the sixth tray for storage, in good second-hand condition
USA medal - Inauguration of George Washington, 1790, 48mm diameter in copper by J. Manly for S. Brooks, Obverse: bust left, truncation signed BROOKS.F., GEO. WASHINGTON BORN VIRGINIA. FEB.11.1732 below, Reverse. GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775. RESIGNED 1783. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1789 in ten lines, (Baker 61B) Fine/Near Fine, the obverse with some thin scratches, we note an example in Good Fine sold for £700 hammer price our March 2016 sale
World modern mostly cased items (31) includes many Crown-sized or bigger, with some medallic issues, and some silver items included mostly UNC to FDC many boxed
World Proof Sets (4) Ceylon 1971, Falkland Islands 1974, Swaziland 1974, Russia 1983 nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, Canada 1979 'Double Struck' Set FDC in the black wallet of issue, GB Five Pound Crown 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday Silver Proof nFDC in the box of issue with certificate, Gambia 10 Dalasis 1975 10th Anniversary of Independence Silver Proof nFDC boxed, Medals (2) Queen Mother 1985 85th Birthday Silver Prooflike UNC, one boxed, both with certificates, Israel 10 Lirot 1967 VictoryCommemoratives (2) both UNC in the black folder, France 100 Francs (18) 1983 Pantheon, 1984 Marie Curie (3), 1985 Emile Zola (5), 1986 Statue of Liberty (3), 1987 Lafayette, 1988 Fraternity, 1989 Human Rights, 1990 Charlemagne, 1991 Descartes, EF to UNC, Medal General Election 1974 45mm diameter in bronze UNC in a slide case, Jersey Five Pounds 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Proof with colour photo of the Queen on the reverse, China 5 Yuan 1993 Copper issues KM#469 (3) Reverse: Two Pandas Lustrous UNC
France and related medals (19) in bronze 19th and 20th Century, includes prize medals and some larger pieces, in mixed grades the majority VF to EF, along with a Jetton of Louis XIV undated, VG/NF
ImperialService Medals (9) George V Coinage Profile (3), George V Crowned Bust (2), George VI Crowned Bust INDIAE:IMP legend (1), Elizabeth II DEI:GRATIA legend (3) NEF to About UNC (7 boxed), Masonic: Justice, Truth, Philanthropy (2) Hartley Lodge 5010 presented to Bro.S.Stacey 24/5/1924, Hand in Hand Lodge No.76 presented to Tom Johnson 25/4/1934 VF to EF, London College of Music presented to Edith Woodhatch for Singing - Senior Section December 1925 UNC boxed
Royal Garrison Artillery a Boer War pair awarded to 71882 Gnr.H.W.Burr 14th Company Western Division comprising Queen's South Africa Medal with Cape Colony bar, NEF and King's South Africa Medal with two bars South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. NEF. He served in the UK 1889-1896 and in South Africa 1899-1902. He was then discharged in 1902.Irish Free State Police (GardaSiociochana) a 2-piece Belt Buckle, helmet badge and collar badge, the first two pre World War II with t in Siotchana (the Gaelic spelling), Ulster Constabulary and Irish Army Ordnance Corp cap badges (4) and a Guinness penknife, in good overall condition
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288a (Struck) Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SANCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, edge: SI FRACTUS ILLABATUR ORBIS IMPAUIDOS FERIENT RUINAE. GVF toned. Cataloguers Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
Medallic First Day Covers (9) Great Britons (4) Crown-sized medals in silver in the sleeves UNC in the blue album of issue, The Partners in Space Commemorative 1975 Apollo - Soyuz Silver Crown-sized medal and stamps, EEC Medallic Cover 1973 Medal and stamps, County Cricket Centenary 1973 Crown-sized and in silver, with stamps, Test Cricket Centenary 1977 Crown-sized and in silver, with stamps, Royal Wedding 1973 Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips Silver Crown-sized medal and stamps, USA Bicentenary 1976 32mm diameter in silver, with stamps, The Turner Bicentenary 1975 Silver Crown-sized medal with stamps, The Railway Sesquicentennial Medallic First Day Cover Crown-sized silver medal with stamps, all UNC as issued some prooflike, Medal John F.Kennedy undated, Crown sized, UNC in box, Crowns 1977 (4) UNC, along with Papua New Guinea Numismatic Covers 1975 10 Kina to 1 Toea all Proof coins the 10 Kina and 5 Kina in silver FDC on the covers of issue with stamps in the album of issue, also World Wildlife First Day Covers (144) in an album from a wide range of countries, by John Pinches Ltd. (1976-1980) UNC in the album of issue
World War II a group of five , War Medal, Africa Star, 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, and Africa Service Medal awarded to 8068 Bombr.J.H.Duncan, South African Artillery, EF. Bombr. Duncan enlisted 10/10/1940, was sent to Egypt with PretoriaRegiment in April 1943, to 22nd Field Regiment, May 1943, to Italy in May 1944, and hospitalised, cause unknown, May 1944, and evacuated to South Africa . He was discharged on 2/1/1947., along with World War I to Welsh Regiments (4) 1914-15 Star awarded to 19532 Pte.W.Roberts 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers. EF. Pte.Roberts was killed in action in France 3/9/1916 and is buried at Thiepval Memorial. Pier and Face 4A, World War I Medals (3) the first awarded to 11085 Pte.G.Jones, South Wales Borderers, NEF. Pte.Jones died of wounds in Alexandria, Egypt, 5/7/1915 after evacuation from Gallopoli, and is buried at Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetary L.10. the second awarded to 8717 Pte.D.J.Evans, 2nd Welsh Regiment NEF, Pte.Evans was killed in action 4/5/1915 and is buried at Le Toueret Memorial Panels 23 and 24. the third to 9348 Pte.C.Lewis 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers.GVF. He died of heart failure in Calais, France on 9/12/1914, and is buried at Ploegdteert Memorial Panel 5. (All were entitled to the 1914 star and Mons clasp)
Anglo-Boer War, Queen's South Africa Medal with 4 bars CAPE COLONY, ORANGE FREE STATE, TRANSVAAL, and SOUTH AFRICA 1901, to 1369 Pte. D. McGregor , A. &S. HIGHRS: Argyle and Sunderland About EF with pleasing grey tone
Egypt Medal 1882 awarded to Ships Corporal, First Class W.W.Holmes H.M.S. Monarch, with bar ALEXANDRIA 11th JULY, VF. Ships Corporal Holmes was discharged to Pension in 1887. H.M.S. Monarch took part in the Naval bombardment of Alexandria 11th to 13th July 1882. The vessel was the first to carry its guns in turrets, and was also the first British Warship to have guns of 12 inch calibre
Two Pounds Britannia Silver 2015 UNC, Banknote Five Pound Peppiatt June 18 1947 Fine, along with a further £13.50 face Five Pounds to Ten shillings Beale to Somerset in mixed grades, along with a quantity of pre-decimalCrowns to Farthings with a small amount of pre-1947 silver, in mixed grades, along with two base metal medallic items and a hammered Afghanistan fractional Rupee, in mixed grades
Queen Mother 80th Birthday 1980 a 7-coin set Crown-sized issues, comprising UK, Falkland Islands, Tuvalu, Gibraltar, Tristan da Cunha, St. Helena and Guernsey, Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC in the box of issue with certificate, British Virgin IslandsProof Set 1978 25th Anniversary of the Coronation Silver Proof Set (6 coins) Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Canada Three Cents 2001 Gold-Plated Silver Proof FDC, along with Stamp - 150th Anniversary of the First Canadian Stamp, in the box of issue with certificate, the box with some damage to the lid, Canada Coin and Stamp Set 2003 comprising 50 Cents (2) 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee, 2003, One Cent (2) 1953, 2003 all lustrous UNC along with set of four stamps, UNC in the box of issue, Canada Dollar 1984 Toronto 150th Anniversary Silver Proof, Barbados One Dollar 1994 Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother - Born 1900 (2) Proofs nFDC, Guernsey One Pound 1997 Golden Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Silver Proofs (2) NFDC uncased, GB Five Pence Large and Small sizes 1990 Silver Proofs (2 each) nFDC to FDC uncased, Medals (3) 1977 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Silver Proof by the Birmingham Mint, nFDC in capsule, The Britannia Commemorative Society 1974 The BCS London Medal Arms of London/The London Guildhall by James Berry, .999 Silver Proof nFDC in slide case, The Britannia Commemorative Society 1975 50th Commemorative Medal George Bernard Shaw/Caesar and Cleopatra by Adam Belskie .999 Silver Proof nFDC in a slide case
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 in 9 carat gold UNC in case: USA The Bicentennial Visit of Queen Elizabeth II 1976 51mm diameter in sterling silver, UNC in the box of issue with certificate: Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 44mm diameter in silver by John Pinches Prooflike UNC, boxed: Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 45mm diameter in silver (2) by the Birmingham Mint Prooflike UNC in the boxes of issue with certificates: The Right Honourable Margaret Thatcher MP 1979 Britain's First Lady Prime Minister in gilt silver, by The Birmingham Mint: 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 1990 50mm diameter in silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate: Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 Medal UNC on the Royal Mint wallet of issue: Belgium - Brussels Exposition 1958 26mm diameter in silver Prooflike UNC and toned, in white leatherette case
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
GB and World mostly 19th and 20th Century includes some silver (lot) , also includes Britain's First Decimal Coins Sets 1968/71 (2) UNC, Dunkirk 1990 50th Anniversary Triumph of the Little Ships' BU in base metal, cased, pre-Decimal Pennies, Halfpennies and Farthings, World includes France, Belgium, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Ireland, Medals mostly in base metal, and World Banknotes (7), in mixed circulated grades
Halfpennies18th Century (10) in mixed grades to VF, as part of a group of Medals and Tokens (72), also includes mother of Pearl Gaming tokens (4), a Papal medal Innocent IX 1590 (42mm diameter in lead?) Fine, in mixed grades
Germany, World War II awards (5), War Merit Cross 1939 with swords, Winter Campaign Medal 1941-42 (Russian Front), Africa/Italy Campaign Medal. Wound Badge, bronze, Infantry Assault Badge, silver coloured metal (catch to pin fitting broken) GVF
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)
GB and World Crowns 1953-1981 (65) cupro-nickel issues EF to UNC some in slide cases, along with Books (2) Seaby Standard Catalogue 1967 and 'A Guide to the Department of Coins and Medals in the British Museum' second edition 1911 both in good second-hand condition
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
Medals (3) Coronation of KingGeorge V 1911 36mm diameter in silver by F.BowcherEimer 1921c Obverse: Conjoined, crowned and draped busts left, GEORGE.V MARY, Reverse: The King and Queen enthroned, facing, acclaimed by Britannia, as Empire, standing left with a wreath, in foreground, a plaque inscribed HOMAGE OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE 1911 festooned by two cherubs, GOD SAVE THE KING UNC: Coronation of Edward VII 1902 32mm diameter in silver, Obverse: Conjoined busts right draped, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION JUNE 1902 GOD SAVE THE KING Arms and supporters above, National Floral emblems below, UNC with an edge bruise: Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 44mm diameter in bronze Obverse bust right, crowned and draped, HIS.MAJESTY.KING.EDWARD.VIII Reverse: Britannia standing in an arch, facing, holding crown aloft and with Union flag CROWNED A.D.1937 legend with BRITISH below UNC toned, in the red box of issue
Monaco (2) 10 FrancsMedallic issue 1966 10th Wedding Anniversary of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier, UNC, 10 Francs 1966 100th Anniversary of the Accession of Charles III UNC, Cuba 20 Pesos 1979 Nonaligned Nations Conference UNC, Costa Rica 1974 Conservation series KM#200 Lustrous UNC
World a small group (6) Monaco10 Francs 1966 10th Wedding Anniversary of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier X#M1 UNC, Cook Islands Two Dollars 1973 20th Anniversary of the Coronation KM#8 Prooflike UNC toned, IsraelMedallic issue 1958 (2) Israel Liberata 30.00 grammes in silver edge Israel Government Approved Issue 1948-1958, UNC, New Zealand (3) Halfcrown 1965 Prooflike UNC, lightly toned, Florin 1965 Prooflike UNC, lightly toned, 20 Cents 1982 Proof nFDC lightly toned
Germany Silver medal undated 55mm diameter Royal couple crowned by arms issuing from clouds above, Reverse Foreground, a tree being watered by a vessel by a hand issuing from a cloud above, beyond view of a town, 53.43 grammes, Good Fine with loop mount
South Africa , Transvaal Souvenir Medallion 1899-1900 in White Metal 'United in the Cause of Freedom' 38mm diameter in white metal, Hern 86, BHM 3673,Obverse:- Two shields inclined toward each other and overlapping. The left shield is quartered with: Star of India, Kangaroo – Australia, Scale balance – New Zealand and Beaver – Canada. The right shield has the BritishRoyal coat of arms. To the left is a garland with a rose (England), shamrocks (Ireland) and thistles (Scotland). To the right is a laurel branch. Above is the Imperial Crown. Two clasped hands across the divide between the shields at the bottom. On a ribbon below: “WE . SERVE . UNDER . ONE . CROWN”. Above the ribbon, and below the hands, stamped: “REGISTERED”. Legend in ornate lettering above: “UNITED IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM” and below between stops: “WE DEFEND OUR EMPIRE”. Reverse:- To the left, a sailor with rifle at attention; to the right, a soldier with rifle at the ready. They stand guard over the British Union flag, between them on a flagpole surmounted by a crown. Behind, two artillery pieces facing outwards and in the background, a ship behind the sailor and a tent behind the soldier. Legend in ornate lettering: “SOUVENIR (left) MEDAL 1899 / & 1900 (right)”. In the exergue in ornate letters: “THE QUEEN / GOD BLESS HER (in an arc)”. Signed on the left close to the rim: “FENWICK. F”. On the right near the rim, stamped: “REGISTERED”. UNC boxed
Sweden (4) 2 Kronor (2) 1926W KM#787 VF/NEF, 1931G KM#787 Lustrous UNC with small tone spots on the obverse, 50 Ore 1940 UNC with a few flecks of toning, Sweden Hunting Prize Medal Oscar II 1872 34mm diameter in silver by Lea Ahlborn UNC
Fifty Pence 2012 London Olympic Games - GoldMedal Winners Coin - Athletics, Gold ProofPiedfort FDC in the box of issue with certificate and 'Chief Engraver Master Proofs' card, number 18 of just 29 issued
GB and World Numismatic First Day Covers, Philatelic First Day Covers and Stamp Collections, a large collection in 30 Albums a host of different subjects including Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee, Coronation Golden Jubilee, The Golden Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, The Diamond Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Queen Mother 95th Birthday, Queen Mother 100th Birthday, The Queen Mother 1900-2002, Diana Princes of Wales 1961-1997, Prince William 21st Birthday, The Royal Family, British Isles Coin Cover Collection, (this covers many subjects), The History of World War II, D-Day 60th Anniversary , and Medallic Cover album containing replica medals on covers in a Benham Album UNC as issued, includes one with a Half Sovereign 2000, and some silverCrown-sized issues, UNC in the albums of issue (lot, total weight over 50 Kilos)
SilverProofs £5 1999, 2008 Elizabeth IPiedfort, 2009 Countdown, £2 2004 Locomotive Piedfort, 2008 Handover Ceremony, £2 Britannia 2010 Proof, Australia Dollar 2003 these all FDC and cased with certificates, non silver issues in Royal Mint packs £5 2002, 2009 Henry VIII, 2009 Countdown, £2 2002 Games 4 coin set, Mint Sets 2009 (2) (both including Kew Gardens 50p) these all BU as issued, Cased Medals (2) 1977 Jubilee in silver and 2002 in base metal both cased Unc
Proof Sets (10) Executive Sets 2000, 2003, 2005, 2009 nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, 1996 (7 coins) Silver Set with One Pound to One Penny all struck in silver nFDC in the box of issue, 2008 Royal Shield of Arms FDC in the black box of issue, Red Leather Deluxe Sets (2) 1989, 2002, Blue Set 1990, nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, Standard Set 2010 (12 Coins and Royal Mint medallion) FDC in the box of issue, Royal Mint Year Set 2009 UNC in the wallet of issue, Two Pounds 2008 Olympic Game Handover Ceremony UNC in the Royal Mint pack of issue, still sealed, William and Kate Royal WeddingCommemorative Coin Cover 2010 comprising Five Pound Crown 2010 Cupro-Nickel UNC, and 27p and First Class stamps UNC sealed in the Royal Mint pack, along with 'Era of Gold' empty presentation box, Whitman Folders (empty) (11) and Photo Frames (5), 4 in silver and one silver plated, in various sizes up to 5.5 inches x 4 inches
Olympic Games 1908 London, Commemorative medal 50mm diameter by B.Mackennal, silvered and toned, Eimer 1904 Obverse Fame standing upon a globe, facing, head right with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS St. LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908 Reverse a quadriga advancing left, driven by two standing figures, inscribed Laughton on the edge About EF in the red box of issue
The History of Man in Flight, The Royal Air Force Museum a 50 medal set depicting various landmarks and pioneers in the History of Flight each 43mm diameter and in silver nFDC-FDC some with pleasant toning housed in an impressive two album boxed set with extensive related certificates these in the original box as issues which also includes a coin holder and gloves box
Great BritishRegiments a 35-medal set, each 44-45 grammes of .925 silver by the Birmingham Mint, 28 with certificatews these detailing the famous battle sfought by the Regiments UNC to FDC some with green residue, this possibly removable with care, in the large and impressive wooden box of issue, accompanied by 33 cap badges for the respective Regiments
Falkland Islands Campaign a 9-medal set in .925 silver 1982 by the Birmingham Mint each around 25 grammes Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificate, along with GB Five Pound Crowns (2) 2005 NelsonSilver Proof, 2005 Trafalgar Silver Proof, Gibraltar Five Pound Crowns 2005 Trafalgar 200th Anniversary (17) each in silver, nFDC to FDC along with Five Pound Crown 2005 Cupro-Nickel Prooflike UNC, in a Westminster box 13 with certificates, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Turks and Caicos Islands Aircraft and Royal Air Force - related Silver Proof issues 1995-1998 (9, 5 with certificates) nFDC to FDC , Guernsey One Pound 1998 80th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force Silver Proof nFDC, Numismatic, Philatelic Covers in 2 Albums (52) all Nelson or Trafalgar-related, along with many World stamps, UNC as issued, GB and World (12) CanadaDollar 1965 EF, GB (9) Crowns (7) 1972 (5), 1977, 1981, Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day EF to UNC, Halfcrown 1966 VF, GB Crowns a 4-coin set 1965, 1972. 1977, 1980 UNC in a slide case, Gibraltar Five Pounds 2005 Battle of Trafalgar 200th Anniversary UNC with a piece of oak from Nelson's flagship HMS Victory UNC, USABronze medal Great Seal of New Hampshire replica undated UNC in the wallet of issue
Olympic Games London 1908 Commemorative Medal 50mm diameter in silver bronze, by B.Mackennal, Eimer 1904 Obverse Fame standing upon a globe, facing, head right with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS St. LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908 Reverse a quadriga advancing left, driven by two standing figures, inscribed Laughton on the edge EF in the blue presentation box of issue (no catch), with OLYMPIC GAMES. STEWARD. LONDON. 1908. in gold on the lid
GB and World including Australia 1992 $25 SilverProofs The Royal Ladies 4 coin plus medallion set (2 sets), Queens of The British Isles 9 piece silver medal set, along with GB and world including pre 47 silver issues, silver crowns Victoria - £2 Britannias and more (lot)
Proof Sets 1970 (2), 71, 72 (2), 73 (3), 74 (3), 75 (3), 76 (3), 77 (3), 78 (2), 79 (2), 80 (2), 81 (2), 82 (2), 83 (2), 84, 87, and Red Leather 1986 and 1990 these generally FDC packaged as issued some with toning, Mint Sets 1985 (2), 1986, 1987 (2), 1988, 1990 (3) BU as issued. One Pound 1988 BU in the Royal Mint Pack. Silver Proofs 20p 1982 Piedfort (2), One Pound 1983 (2), 25p Crowns 1977 (2), 5p 1990 2 coin set these FDC cased as issued, Silver Medals 1972 WeddingAnniversary and 1972 Edward Duke of Windsor cased Unc and a 1981 cupro crown
A mixed collection of promoters issues including The Road to London 2012ingots, LMO Silver Five Pound and 1897 silver medal 2 coin set, 3 trays of Westminster issues (37) two in gold (smallest gold coin issues) others in silver and base ranging from circulated Victorian crowns to recent silver proof issues and more (lot)
Guernsey £5 2000 1/25 oz GoldProof, USA Pearl Harbour 1941-1991 small gold medal, Silver Proofs Australia $50 2000 Royal Visit and 2002 QE II, GB £5 2000 Mum, these cased, Guernsey £1 1997 in Westminster Wallet, GB Crown 1889 Fair, Spain20 Reales 1850 Fine and harshly cleaned, 12 coin silver (mostly crown sized) generally late 1990s Royal Themes along with Bank of England Paper Money £24 10 Shillings generally high grades with examples back to Hollom
Medals and Tokens a mixed group (140) includes some Russian themed, 1991 250th Anniversary of the Novo Arkhangelsk One ounce of .900 silver 40mm diameter The Capital of the Russian America UNC, as part of a group of Russia Medals and Tokens (18) Explorers 300 Years Anniversary a set of six medals 38.5mm diameter UNC toned, Russian World War II Monuments (5) in golden alloy EF, Russia Subway tokens (6) a mixed group EF to GEF, along with a mixed group of Russia Medals (5) Alexander III Coronation 1883, Silver Medal, by S Vazhenin and A Griliches, conjoined heads of Alexander III and Maria Feodorovna right, rev imperial crest, 50mm in silver, some digs to the obverse field, VF tooled, in the brown box of issue, Order of Maternal Glory Class I, awarded for bearing and raising 9 children, Class II awarded for bearing and raising 8 children, Class III awarded for bearing and raising 7 children, Motherhood Medal second class for bearing and raising 5 children, GVF to EF the enamelling good, Circular bronze medal with eyelet for ribbon suspension; the face with two central characters reading 'Congratulations from Your Subjects' between two stylised peacocks aspectant on auspicious clouds, a radiant rising sun with inscription above reading 'Your Royal Highness Prince', an inscription below reading 'In Commemoration of (your) Birthday'; the reverse dated '1933.11.23'; likely to be a private issue of the Qing dynasty, VF, along with Chiang Kai-Shek a fantasy issue in the style of the Victory Order, reverse enamelled with crossed swords design, with suspension loop, not hallmarked and presumed base metal NEF, Denmark Nordic Industry, Agriculture and Art Exhibition 1888 Obverse: Christian IX Bust Right, Reverse View of Building, 46mm diameter in White Metal by Lindahl, EF, France Jetton Charles IV Standing King series (1322-1328) Reverse Triple stranded Cross Fleury GF with green patina from having been in the ground, also with an additional group of Medals, Tokens, badges and paranumismatic items (70) 20th Century most if not all in base metal, in mixed grades some A/UNC, along with a group of Medals, Medalets, Tokens, Gaming Tokens and Toy Money (43) 19th and 20th Century, in mixed circulated grades
Proof Sets Red Leather Deluxe (9) 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003 nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1997 and 1998 Silver Proofs, One Pound Silver Proof Piedforts (5) 1987, 1993, 1999, 2001, 2002, One Pound Silver Proofs (3) 1983, 1987, 1995, Crown 1972 Silver Wedding Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Royal Mint Year Set 1986 UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC lightly toned in the maroon box, Jersey Crown 1977 Silver Jubilee Proof nFDC boxed, St. Helena Crown 1973 Granting of the Royal Charter to the East India CompanyTercentenary Lustrous UNC, boxed, Tristan Da Cunha Five Pounds 2009 George and the Dragon in Gold-plated silver inset with 6 rubies, Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Medal 2010 Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton - The Royal Engagement Silver Proof with Gold highlighting Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Gibraltar Five Pound Crowns a 2-coin set 2007 Diamond Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Proof FDC in a Westminster box with certificate
Crowns (2) 1902 GVF/NEF, 1844 Star Stops on edge VG, Florins (11) 1887, 1912, 1914, 1915, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1922, 1923, 1928, 1933 in mixed grades About Fine to GVF, Shilling 1908 GVF, SilverThreepence 1939 VF, Farthings (17) 1887, 1893 (2), 1926, 1931 (10), 1935 (3) EF to Lustrous UNC, Half Farthing 1843 EF, Medals (3) 1887 VictoriaGolden Jubilee 39mm diameter in brass EF, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 in bronze 35mm diameter EF, London Bridge Opened 1831 27mm diameter in White Metal About EF
Medals a 26-piece set by the Birmingham Mint 1974-1975, depicting War Campaigns, Industrial events, Political events, and Political Figures each gold plated, 40-41 grammes of .925 silver UNC to nFDC some with toning, unboxed, most in capsules
Hammered Silver (11) includes GroatMary I, in mixed grades VG to Fine, along with Medals, a small group of weights (10) and Paranumismatic items (lot) in mixed grades
The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature CollectionSilver Ingot collection by John Pinches, issued in 1975, each ingot 16mm x 5mm and weighing 1.5 to 1.6 grammes each, in .925 silver, Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with detailed information cards in a separate album, Proof Sets (3) 1970, 1971, Red Leather Deluxe 1997 nFDC in the cases of issue, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1997 and 1998 nFDC to FDC in the box of issue with certificate, One Pound 1983 Silver Proof nFDC lightly toning, in the box of issue with certificate, Royal Mint Year Sets (4) 1983, 1986, 1997 (2) UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Numismatic First Day Covers (6) Five Pound Crown 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary UNC on the cover of issue with £10 stamp, Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games UNC on the cover of issue with four stamps, Two Pounds 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England (2) both UNC on the covers of issue with First Class stamp, One Pound 1983 UNC on the cover of is with £1 stamp, Hong Kong Five Dollars Lustrous UNC on the cover of issue with four First Class stamps, plus GB and World a small group (43) includes Leonardo da Vinci 2 ounce silver medal Prooflike UNC, also includes Pre-decimal with handful of silver minors, in mixed grades
Proof Sets (15) 1970 (2), 1971, 1972 (2), 1973 (2), 1974 (2), 1975 (2), 1976 (2), 1977, 1981, nFDC in the cases of issue a few coins with toning, Two Pounds 1989 2-coin sets Bill and Claim of Rights (5 sets) UNC all but one still sealed, Greece a 7-coin set 2000 100 Drachmai to 1 Drachma VF to UNC cased, New Zealand Mint Set 1989 (5 Coins) One Dollar to 5 Cents UNC in the wallet of issue, Western Samoa 1974 Mint Set Tala to One Sene UNC in the case of issue, China medallions Olympic Venues 2008 a 2-piece set 45mm diameter in gold plated copper Aquatics Centre and Birds Nest Stadium Prooflike UNC with coloured Olympic Logo on each of the reverses, in the box of issue with certificate
The 90th Anniversary of World War I Sovereign and Medal Set comprising Sovereign 1914 Marsh 216 NEF/EF and miniature World War I war medal replica, in a Westminster box with certificate
Military Medal, George V issue, (50858 Gnr-A. Bmbr. P. Clarkson R.F.A.) Polished & contact marks, AVF. Sold with research and copied service details. MM LG. 23. July 1919 for France.
USA, Purple Heart (Roberto Aguilarmason B. Clayburn), Navy Cross, unnamed, Air Force Cross, unnamed. These three in blue cases of issue Together with 30 assorted U.S. medals in white album. Generally GVF. (33).
British Coins of World War II 1939-1945 comprising a set of coins from each Year 1939 (10 coins Halfcrown to Farthing), 1940 (10 coins Halfcrown to Farthing), 1941 (9 coins, Halfcrown to Farthing), 1942 (8 coins Halfcrown to Farthing , no SilverThreepence), 1943 (8 coins, Halfcrown to Farthing, no Silver Threepence), 1944 (9 coins, Halfcrown to Farthing, no Silver Threepence), 1945 (9 coins Halfcrown to Farthing) in mixed circulated grades, in a presentation mini-cabinet almost all with certificates. Numismatic First Day Covers 2007 (11) Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipDiamond Wedding from a host of Commonwealth Countries, all Crown-sized on the cover of issue with stamps, UNC in the album of issue. Diana Princess of Wales Numismatic First Day Covers (9) from a host of Commonwealth countries. Medallic First Day Cover (1), Phonecard Covers (2) along with other commemorative stamps, UNC in the album of issue
Sixpence 1884 NEF/GVF, Groats (2) 1844 EF, 1888 GVF, Medal Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 25mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, GVF, India Rupee 1862 Fine, Toy Money (9) Florin by Lauer, Fine and the 'Victoria's Children' series (8) VF to EF, along with a further group of Shillings (7) 1707E, 1875 Die Number 44, 1881, 1883, 1887 Jubilee Head, 1889 Large Jubilee Head, 1906 these in mixed lower grades
First World War Medals (10), 1914-15 Star (S-4388 Pte. W. McLuskie A. & S. Highrs), British War medal (172105 Gnr. J.O.Thomas R.A.), Mercantile Marine War Medals (2). (Homer Renshaw & Leslie ... (naming partly illegible), Victory Medals (2), (S-34652 Pte. R. Grey Rif. Brig. & R.30294 Pte. J Wilkins K.R.Rif.C., 1616 Sepoy Nanku2-67 Pjbis). PoliceSpecial Constabulary Medal with The Great War 1914-18 bar (Douglas Dowding), British Red Cross Society Medal, bronze, Memorial Plaque (Henry Grundy). Generally VF or better. (10).
The Royal Society of St. George in silver, by Spencer of London, enamelled in 4 colours, with ribbon and pin, boxed, as part of a group of cases for Proof Sets, medals and more a wide selection includes 1902 Long set boxes (3), a 1937 Proof Set box and a dated red 1899 Maundy Set box, all in good condition, a useful lot
Medalet or PatternHalfpennyWilliam and MaryPeck 636, undated, Peck lists these under 'uncertain pieces', 29mm diameter in copper, GVF with traces of lustre, both sides showing signs of flan stress, seldom seen and almost never in grades above Fine
Germany (9), Franco-Prussian War Medal, 1870-71, Bavarian War Merit Cross with swords, bronze, in case. Iron Cross, 1914, 2nd class & Cross of Honour 1914-15, Prussian "Blue Max" copy, Hanseatic Cross 1914. 1914-18 Veterans Medal. 1914-18 Honour Cross and War Merit Cross. GVF or better. (9).
Straits Settlements Dollars (2) 1904 KM#25 NVF/VF, 1907H KM#26 GF/NVF, GB Trade Dollar 1897 KM#T5 GVF with some contact marks and small rim nicks, along with an additional small group (4) Medal Coronation of Edward VII 31mm diameter in silver the Official Royal Mint issue A/UNC, Medal Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee, in base metal 1977 UNC, Toy Money Crown 1848 Gothic style, Bimetallic by H.Hyams NVF, Malta15 Tari 1756 (2) joined by a hinge both Fine, Ex-Reeves Auction 5/5/1978 Lot 1227
BritishIndia Major General Claude Martin AH1211 Obverse: Bust right LABORE . ET .. CONSTANTIA Reverse: Legend in Urdu in 3 lines, (Puddester. 796.1; Prid. 400A; BHM 424) Good Fine/Fine with some light verdigris as part of a group of GB and World a varied selection includes Greece 30 Drachma 1963 A/UNC, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 medal 25mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, EF, Shilling 1902 Matt Proof UNC, Barbados Penny 1788 VG, includes many India 1/12th Anna these silvered, a small group of 18th Century Tokens in mixed grades (lot)
Royal NavyLong Service & Good Conduct Medals (3), George V issue (K.6120 W.S.Lavis S.P.O. H.M.S. Woolwich, this with service paper, 290908 William Halls Ldg. Sto. H.M.S. Diana), R.F.R. L.S. Medal, George V issue (SS. 3193 DEV. B.7964 S. Duncan A.B. R.F.R.)
World an eclectic mix (8) IrelandHalfcrown 1940 NEF/GVF, Hong Kong 1919 GEF with lustre, Netherlands East IndiesOne Cent 1945 Lustrous EF, Iran 5000 Dinars AH1334 KM#1058 Good Fine, Engraved Love Token on an 18th Century Anglesey Penny Token Fine, Medallic issues (3) G.W.F.Hegel Stuttgart 1831 inscribed Wurtt Landessparkasse on the edge UNC, 1969 150 Years of Wutemmberggifche Verfassung, edge inscribed 1000 B.H.Mayer Pforzheim UNC, Austria Medallic Coinage Gulde 1854A X#M1 GVF, along with Toy Money Half Sovereigns John Cook and Sons Mark Counters (20) EF
BritishWorld War 2 stars and medals (9) together with five mounted on bar as worn, Army & Navy Territorial Decorations, copies (3), Order of the Bath, Civil, copy. Tilbury Deep Water Docks commemorative medal 1886, white metal. Good VF, last fair. (19).
Ireland, George IVCommemorative, Ireland Exaults in the Presence of Her King, bronze, 25mm., Emergency Medal 1939-46 for National Service with bar "1939-1946", reverse The Local Defence Force. bronze. GVF. (2). Italy, Messina Earthquake 1908, unnamed, silver. GVF. (3).
Medals and Tokens a mixed group (65) includes 1935 Silver Jubilee Medal in Silver NEF, 1897 VictoriaDiamond Jubilee Medal in silver 25mm VF, Transport Tokens, modern Replicas and more, in mixed grades
China, Korea, Japan a mixed group (43) includes Korea Quarter Yang Year 2 (1898) KM#1117 VF and 5 Fun 1896 KM#1108 Fine, includes China Provincial and Cash issues, along with a MedalCambodia Norodomsihanouk Varman, King of Cambodia GVF, in mixed grades
Medals (19) and medalets (9) 18th Century to 20th Century issues in white metal, including George III, George IV and William IV types, in mixed grades a few VF to EF
Coin weighing scale in a wooden box along with three coin weights, a silvered plaque 115mm diameter showing a battle scene, beyond, a view of a town, along with World coins, Medals and tokens with many modern issues, and some China Ching dynasty and other cash coins in mixed grades (lot)
Numismatic First Day Covers (6) Gibraltar (3) QEII Last Voyage Five Pound Crown 2008 SilverProof FDC and 66p stamp, 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings 2004 Silver Proof nFDC and Guernsey 26p stamp, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Hurricane, Spitfire and Lancaster 2007 History of the RAF Silver Proof and 50th Anniversary of the Memorial Flight with commemorative First Class stamp, Guernsey Coronation 50th Anniversary Fifty Pence 2003 Lustrous UNC, with two Maltese stamps, Turks and Caicos Islands (2) 2004 5 Crowns The Queen's Coronation Jubilee Crown Jewels - The St. Edwards Crown Proof FDC with Niue $1.50 stamp, 2004 5 Crowns The Crown Jewels - The Imperial State Crown Proof FDC with Niue $1.50 stamp, all on the covers of issue, Medallic First Day Cover 2006 70th Anniversary of the Year of the Three Kings Silver Proof nFDC with four stamps, a £3 Queen Elizabeth II stamp with a One Penny stamp bearing the heads of each of the Three Kings from 1936, on the cover of issue, Two Pounds 2008 Olympic Games Handover Ceremony Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue
Russia, Bravery Medal for Victory over the Swedes in Finnish Waters 1789, by T. Ivanov, silver, 40mm. 1812 War Medal, silver, Turkish War Medal 1828-1829. Good quality restrikes. GVF. (3).
Belgium Franc 1887 Dutch with period in signature KM29.1 GEF, 5 Francs 1830 - 1880 CopperMedallic Issue KM X M8a Unc with a hint of lustre, and ANVERS 10 Cents 1814 Fine with edge problems along with Vatican Baiocco 1840 sharp Unc and lustrous but with a planchet fault
Crowns (35) 1951, 1953 (5), 1965 (9), 1972 (5), 1977 (8), 1980 (3), 1981 (4), Five Pound Crown 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday, Fifty Pence 1969, Two Pounds (2) 1986 Commonwealth Games, 1989 Bill of Rights, EF to UNC some in slide cases, Isle of Man (4) Crowns (2) 1970, 1978 (2), One Pound 1978, Jersey Crown 1966, Guernsey Ten Shillings 1966 William, Duke of Normandy (2), Falkland Islands Fifty Pence 1982, Medals (2) Coronation of Elizabeth II in Bronze, holed at top, Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II 1977 in cupro-nickel, EF to UNC, along with a group of sets and Numismatic covers (10) EF to UNC
150th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria a 3-medal set in .999 silver 1970 by Metalimport Company Ltd nFDC boxed, along with Medals (6) 1986 The Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson Silver UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Ingot 'Meyland' by M.Paccini, 74 grammes of .925 silver by Intercoin UNC in the box of issue with certificate, 25th Anniversary of the Coronation 1978 88 grammes of gold plated silver UNC toned missing much of the gilding , in the box of issue with certificate, Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce awarded to W.Jones, M.Sc.A.M.I.E.E For His Paper on 'Recent Developments in Electrical Lighting Session 1932-1933 UNC in the box of issue, Lusitania Medal 1915 UNC, unboxed, Nelson's Flagship 'The Foudroyant 1897 36mm diameter in copper Eimer 1813 EF boxed
World War I Medal awarded to 784 Tpr.F.Higgins Household Battalion/formerly 3688 2nd Lifeguards, NEF. Trooper Higgins was killed in action in France 14/12/1917, days after the Battle of Bourlon Ridge. He is buried at Happy Valley British Cemetery, Fampoux C.12
World Crown-sized medallic cupro-nickel issues (54), includes many different series, many gold- plated, along with USA smaller medallic cupro-nickel issues (10) 7 with 'The Greatest American Presidents', the other with a coloured reverse of Lady Diana UNC to FDC in capsules
France International Exposition - Paris 1878 68mm diameter in silver, 151.25 grammes, by J.C.Chaplain Obverse: Laureate Head of the Republic left, REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE star above head, Reverse: Fames in the air over Paris and accompanied by an angel holding a tablet inscribed 'VAN NOTEN', below, a town view. EF, Germany 1935 Deutsche die Saar 40mm diameter in Bronze, Hunting Club Medal Obverse: Eagle with Rifle, beyond, a Swastika, Reverse: 1935 SCHUTZENVEREIN TELL PACHTEN, BEFREIUNGSSCHEISSEN NVF
Mercantile Marine Medal awarded to Duncan MacQuarrie Mclean Able Seaman NVF, Able Seaman Mclean was killed in action off Cork, Ireland, 40 mile south of Ballycottin Light aboard S.S.Scottish Monarch 1/6/1915. The ship was hit by shells and was sunk.
World War I Medal awarded to 2nd Lieutenant Royal Garrison Artillery Officer G.H.Cramp, Siege Battery R.G.A. GVF. Died of wounds, Bolougne 18/11/1918, buried Terlincthun Cemetery, Wimille
Imperial Service Medal Edward VII, first awarded in 1903, awarded to Alfred Bellenger VF with some dirt on the reverse of the ribbon, National Fire BrigadeLong Service Medal, hallmarked in silver awarded to 2711 Walter Spragg along with Five Years and Twenty Years clasps NEF
R.A.O.B., silver & enamel medal (hallmarked 1894), shield with crown, 37mm wide, rev. engraved R.A.O.B. Presented to Primo. H. Saltmarsh, by the Nulli Secundus Lodge May 25th 1895". R.A.O.B. Services Rendered Medal 1962, silver gilt & enamel. Masonic Jewel on neck cravat, Connaught Chapter 1926-27. GVF. Masonic Hospital Jewel silver (hallmarked 1941) in case. (4).
Medallic issues (11) British Banknotes (7) 50mm diameter in base metal each showing a coloured image of the Banknote and the subject portrayed on the note UNC in capsules, History of British Currency (2) 50mm diameter Farthing and Shilling issues, UNC in capsules, USA Medallic issues 500 Dollars with coloured banknote on the reverse '1922 Abraham Loncoln' UNC in capsules
The Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and the Sea a 100-medal set by John Pinches in Sterling silver, Prooflike UNC, in 3 books, Volumes 1, 3 and 4, the majority of the others on the cards of issue, along with certificate for the set and an Evening Standard Newspaper Tribute to Lord Louis Mountbatten from September 1979
The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci a 50 medal set in silver by John Pinches 1975, each medal 51mm diameter and weighing 50-51 grammes, and depicting his most famous works, nFDC to FDC in the cabinet of issue with certificates
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