Second World WarRAF group of four attributed to Flight Sgt. R.O.Cowley, 1939-45 & Atlantic Stars, Defence & War Medals. In glazed display case with photograph of Cowley in uniform and cloth "AG" badge. EF.
A pattern blister pack trial for an unadopted series of medallions depicting Henry VIII and his six wives with hand drawn illustrations and including seven medallions - probably unique?as struck
Eden Theatre Brighton Grand Comic Pantomime 1902 medal 41mm Obverse EDEN THEATRE BRIGHTON GRAND COMIC PANTOMIME within Manager Charles Howard 'The Fair One With The Golden Locks' and 'St.George and the Dragon' written and produced by William Walton 1902-3, Reverse George and the Dragon 1902 in exergue NEF with lustre
Second World WarNavy group of four to A.W.Gover, 1939-45 & Africa Stars, Defence & War Medals. Together with certificate of service showing rank as "Act.Yeo. Signals", 2 signal history sheets and certificate for "wounds & hurts" received on 8th Nov. 1942 resulting in amputation of leg.
G.B medals (6) Cambridge University bronze medal (1880 3 miles 2nd T W Walker Pemb. Coll.), Polytechnic Technical Schools London, bronze medal to L Shattock 1911 Day School of Architecture 1st Year Drawings. The Daily Telegraph Cup Rifle Competition between teams of the Regulars & Volunteers in the Home District 1906, bronze. Esquilant Trophy by J.W.Minton, bronze. King Edward VII visit to Cardiff to open Queen Alexandra Dock 1907, bronze. Confectioners & Bakers Medal, silver to J Wood Whitburn, hallmarked 1903. EF.
Canada Token issues (6) Pennies (3), Halfpennies (3), Prince Edward Island Cents 1871 (2), New Brunswick Cent 1864, New Brunswick 20 Cents 1864 VG-Fine, plus medal 1897 Independence of the Swiss Canton of Vaud, plus Italy20 Lira 1928 a modern fantasy piece UNC, Canada 5 Cents 1951 'The Big Nickel' UNC, plus a modern medallic piece commemorating the 'World's First Cast Iron Bridge 1779 and The Spry The Last Severn Trow these last three in various base metals
Nelson and the Fourdroyant 1897 Eimer 1813 Obverse Bust facing uniformed three-quarters left. 'HORASTIO VISCOUNT NELSON.' Ex BORN 29th SEPTEMBER 1758. DIED 21ST OCTOBER 1805. Reverse Ship at anchor without rigging, 'FOURDROYANT'. LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP' Ex COMMENCED BUILDING 1789. LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH, APRIL, 1798. WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL JUNE 16TH 1897 MEDAL STRUCK FROM THE COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP diameter 37mm in copper About VF boxed
GB and World an accumulation 18th to 20th Century includes tokens, medals etc includes a selection of numismatic books including old Spink/Seaby catalogues some dating back to the 1950s (lot)
AustraliaSilver Kookaburra Dollars (8) 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 .999 Silver Proofs FDC, Kangaroo Dollars (6) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000 Frosted UNC, One Dollar (2) 1996 Sir Henry Parkes Silver Proof FDC, 1998 Parliament House Silver Proof, Five Dollars 1994 Charles Sturt (2) Silver proof FDC, Ten Dollars 1995 OlympicGoldMedallists-Murray Rose Matte Proof FDC, One Dollar Currency issues (19) 1996A, 1996B, 1996C, 1996M, 1996S, 1997A, 1997B, 1997C, 1997M, 1997S, 1998A, 1998B, 1998C, 1998M, 1998S, 1999A, 1999B, 2000C, 2000S, One Dollar Currency Issue Dual Set 1997 Sir Charles Kingford Smith UNC on the cards of issue
Britannia SilverProof Set 2001 the 4 coin set FDC cased as issued with certificate, Silver Proof Piedfort sets 2003 (2) 3-coin sets comprising Two Pounds DNA, One Pound and Fifty Pence WSPU all Silver Proof Piedfort FDC cased as issued with certificate, Silver Crown Set 2002 a 2-coin set comprising Crown 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof and Five Pound Crown 2002 Golden Jubilee Silver Proof FDC cased with certificate, Two Pounds 2002 a 4-coin set Commonwealth Games Silver Proofs FDC cased as issued with certificate, Time Capsule Set 2000 a 9-coin set Five Pound Crown to One Penny BU in the case of issue, plus 'The Queen's Golden Jubilee medal 2002 Crown-sized in Silver Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate
The Official Medals of the Tutankhamun Exhibition-British Museum 1972 and the Chinese Exhibition-Royal Academy 1973-1974 in Silver Gilt and Fine Silver respectively UNC lightly toning cased as issued with certificate, Clark's Civil Service and Commercial College 1, 2, and 3 Chancery Lane W.C. Boy Clerks Open Competition September 1906 awarded to W.F.Burtenshaw, 45mm in Bronze UNC boxed as issued with a newspaper Photo of the recipient
Apprentice Boys of Derry 1814, silver medal by W.S.Mossop, 41mm.dia., with bead & ring suspension. Obv. bust facing "George Walker Defender of Derry". Rev. Soldiers before garrison flying British flag, "No Surrender", "Apprentice Boys of Derry Club Founded 1814. Extremely fine, in West of Dublin, Jewellers case.
Augustus Cove, Londonmedalet in the style of an 18th CenturyHalfpenny Token 27mm diameter and in copper weighing 6.8 grammes, die axis upright, Augustus Cove a dealer in China and Glass, was criminally and unjustly treated by the Grand Junction Canal Company.The sorry tale began when Cove took a lease on a wharf at Paddington basin. What followed is told in Cove's book which is named on the medalet. The second edition of the book ran to 185 pages. Obverse: BEWARE OF THE GRAND JUNCTION CANAL COMP.Y SOME OF WHOSE FRAUD, OPRESSION, PERJURY, FORGERY, & ROBBERY &Ca, ARE SET FORTH IN ...Reverse: .AUGUSTUS COVE'S PUBLICATIONS. ENTITLED THE TOCSIN SOUNDED OR THE BULL TAKEN BY THE HORNS &c TO BE HAD OF THE BOOKSELLERS Lustrous GEF and Rare
Proof Set 1970, Royal Mint official year sets 1983, 1986 (2), 1998, 2002 (2), 2003 (2) Heinz Year Set 1983 (2) in presentation packs £2 1986 (2), £5 1998, 2003 (2), Silver Proof Crowns £5 2007 Diamond Wedding, and 25p Queen Mother 7 coin set 1980 (some toning), in RM packs £1 1983 (2) and 50p 1994, British Virgin Islands Proof Set 1974, IOM Penny black Crown on a cover and 1980 crown cased, and commemorative medals in base metal (9) various themes and cased
Innocent XII Papal medal, silver copy, Mercator National Maritime Museum Anniversary Medal, silver, US 1987 2 Troy Oz. silver medal, Padovana Bank 1996 100 year anniversary medal, silver. Together with a Prussian and two other medals. (7) generally EF.
Somalia 20 Shillings 1964 Gold Proof EF with bag marks, USA 1776-1976 Bicentennial Council of 13 original states .500 Gold medallion A/UNC with loop mount at top
EMC (European Medal Club) a 6-Medal Set 39mm in Silver all depicting scenes from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, UK Europa and Zeus/ Europa and Bottom, Finland European Capital of Culture 2000, Austria depicting Sigmund Freud and a dynamic interpretation of Europa and Zeus, Belgium 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Emperor Charles V 2000, Germany (Hamburg) depicting Charles the Great and Europa and Zeus, Netherlands depicting Rijks Museum 1800-2000 and Europa and Zeus FDC cased as issued with certificates
EMC (European Medal Club) a 6-Medal Set 39mm in Silver all depicting scenes from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, UK Europa and Zeus/ Europa and Bottom, Finland European Capital of Culture 2000, Austria depicting Sigmund Freud and a dynamic interpretation of Europa and Zeus, Belgium 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Emperor Charles V 2000, Germany (Hamburg) depicting Charles the Great and Europa and Zeus, Netherlands depicting Rijks Museum 1800-2000 and Europa and Zeus FDC cased as issued with certificates and booklet
World Medals (13) including France: Louis XIIII medal by Puymaurin, bronze; Universal Exposition Medal 1900, silvered metal, and 11 other items. F to GVF.
Assorted medals (11) including Jubilee 1887, Lancaster, bronze. London Missionary Society Centenary 1896 bronze, obv. slightly damaged; State of Queensland 1901, bronze; Calendar Medal 1907-1927, white metal; Coles Book Arcade MelbourneAustralia 1918, bronze; Baptist Missionary Society 1922, bronze. Torbay Regatta 1937, silver. Together with four other medals. generally extremely fine.
Royal Mint Year sets 1991 (2), 1992 UNC cased as issued, Royal Mint Last £sd sets 1966/1967 UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, First Day Coin Cover 1981 Royal Wedding Crown and stamps sets (2), College of Arms Quincentenary Medals (2) one in Silver and one in Toned Bronze, FDC cased as issued with certificates, GB and World 19th and 20th Century base metal issues the majority being GB George VI and Elizabeth II cupro-nickel issues in mixed circulated grades
Prize Medals (5) including Edinburgh University Physics 1909-10 to Douglas J Glen, bronze. Central Deeside Agricultural Assoc. silver medal. Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland Seeds Medal, bronze. British Dairy Farmers Assoc. silver medal, Dairy Show 1911, with brooch fitting. Commemoration Day Tonbridge Castle School Attendence Medal, bronze. Extremely fine (5).
Sports medals (5) including R.N & ArmyBoxing Assoc. 1919, Sussex County Football Assoc. 1897-8, Diving medal, P.S.L. 1922 Bowling Medal and large French sports Medal in bronze. Good very fine.
Edward VII & George VCoronation Medals (11) in bronze and white metal many issued by Towns or Councils. Together with an E.VII Medal Commemorating the King's visit to Cardiff 1907. Generally good very fine or better.
Royal Society of Arts Manufacturers and Commerce, Patron's Medal 1910, silver, 55mm dia., rim impressed "Thomas Bushnan Kenyon, Advanced Examinations 1922. Banking". E.F. In case of issue.
The Royal Family Cameo Collection a 6-piece set in Gold by John Pinches Medallists Ltd. Depicting the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward each on a oval cameo, the portrait without legend on the obverse, with their Royal Titles on the reverse, as well as the Assay marks. nFDC with a few light contact marks. Total weight 474.5 grammes of 22 carat gold, housed in a front-folding red box with oval blue felt inlay, with accompanying booklet, impressive and rare certainly the first set we have seen
World Fantasies and unofficial patterns etc (1,025) Haiti (175) a variety of metals including silver, Australia "Patterns" 3d and 6d in sterling silver (100) of each, fantasy Dassier medals various designs (75) some duplication, European issues in base two types (300), William IV fantasy crowns from a variety of countries in a variety of metals 48 different types if metal compositions are included (240 5 of each type) must be £3,000 - £5,000 at retail price levels
Sovereigns (5) 1903, 1904, 1905, 1907, 1910, Half Sovereigns (5) 1902 (2), 1903, 1910, 1914, Crowns (7) 1895LVIII Fine, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1980, 1981 (2), Isle of Man Crown 1984, Guernsey Two Pounds 1985 A/UNC-UNC, plus Medal Visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Port Sunlight March 25th 1914 GF
Britannia SilverProof Set 1998, Proof Sets (5) Red Leather (3) 1993, 1994, 1998, Blue Sets (2) 1997, 1999, Five Pound Crown 1998 Silver Proof FDC, Two Pounds Britannia 1998 Silver Proof FDC, Two Pounds 1998 Silver Proof Piedfort (2), 1994 Bank of England Silver Proof Piedfort, Two Pounds (3) 1994 Bank of England Silver Proof, 1995 Peace Dove Silver Proof, 1998 Silver Proof, One Pound Silver Proof Piedfort 1993, One Pound (3) 1992, 1994, 1998 Silver Proofs, Fifty Pence (5) 1994 D-Day Silver Proof Piedfort, 1998 NHS Silver Proof Piedfort, 1994 Silver Proof, 1998 NHS Silver Proof, 1998 EU Silver Proof, Fifty Pence a two-coin set 1998 EU and NHS coins Silver Proof Piedforts, Allied Invasion of Europe a three coin set comprising France One Franc 1993 Silver Proof, GB Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day Landings, USA One Dollar 1995 Silver Proofs, Montserrat Ten Dollars 1998 Silver Proof with coloured surface all FDC cased as issued most with certificates, Mint Sets (3) 1967 (unofficial) 1993, 1994 Royal Mint, Five Pound Crown 1998 UNC, Coin and stamp set 1993 Five Pound Crown and Ten Pound Stamp UNC on card, The Royal Portrait collection a four coin set comprising Crowns (2) 1965, 1972, Five Pound Crowns (2) 1990, 1998 UNC, Two Pounds 1994 Bank of England, Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day UNC, 1998 NHS UNC, Fifty Pence a two-coin set 1998 NHS and EU UNC, Britains First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC these in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Crowns (2) 1965, 1981 A/UNC-UNC, Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games EF, Florin 1955 Fine, Medallic First Day Cover 1975 The Railway Sesquicentennial 150th Anniversary of the Worlds First Steam Passenger Train comprising medal in .925 silver UNC plus four stamps, Last Run of the Orient Express 1977 Medallic issue plus two stamps UNC, Apollo Soyuz Space Mission 1975 Coin and stamp cover UNC
Five Pound Crowns Silver Proof Piedforts (2) 2006 Queen's 80th Birthday, 2007 Diamond Wedding, Five Pound Crowns a two-coin set 2005 Nelson and Trafalgar Silver Proof Piedforts, Five Pound Crowns Silver Proofs (8) 1998 Diana, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial, 2002 Golden Jubilee, 2003 CoronationAnniversary, 2005 Nelson, 2005 Trafalgar, 2006 Queen's 80th Birthday, 2007 Diamond Wedding, Two Pounds 2005 End of World War II Silver Proof Piedfort, Two Pounds 2005 End of World War II Silver Proof, Silver Medal 2005 Celebration of the Wedding of the Prince of Wales and Mrs.Camilla Parker Bowles Silver Proofs, all FDC cased as issued with certificates, Queen's 80th Birthday 2006 Lenticular Medal in NickelBrass Obverse with hologram portrait of the Queen FDC cased as issued with certificate
Two Pounds 2002 Commonwealth Games a four coin set Silver Proof Piedforts with the coloured flags and streamers FDC cased as issued with booklet, Australia/Canada/UK 'The Accession Set' 2002 a 3-coin set comprising Australia 50 Cents 2002 in .999 Silver, Canada One Dollar 2002 and UK Five Pound Crown both in .925 Silver all Proof FDC in the case of issue with certificate, Jersey/Guernsey/Alderney 2004 D-Day Landings 60th Anniversary 3-coin Proof Medal Set comprising Five Pound Crowns (3) Silver Proof FDC, British, American and Canadian Flag style pin-badges, France and Germany Star miniature replica medal and a modern copy of the New York Times 6/6/1944, all in a presentation tin boxed as issued, Time Capsule 2000 a Royal Mint Year Set (Five Pound Crown to Penny) UNC cased as issued, Five Pound Crown First Day Cover Set 2006 comprising Five Pound Crown and eight stamps UNC as isued, Five Pound Crown 2000 Queen Mother Centenary Silver Proof Piedfort FDC cased as issued with certificate, Five Pound Crown 1997 Golden Wedding Silver Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate, Five Pound Crowns (2) 1993, 1996 UNC, Two Pounds 1999 Rugby Silver Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate, Two Pounds 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England UNC, One Pound Silver Proof Piedforts (2) 1997, 2002 FDC cased as issued with certificates, One Pound 2002 Silver Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate, Fifty Pences 1998 NHS (5) GEF-UNC, Crowns (7) 1897 LXI About Fine, 1965 (2) A/UNC, 1972 (2) EF-UNC, 1981 (2) AU-UNC, Halfcrowns (3) 1887 Fine, 1897 VG, 1962 GVF, 2003 Rugby World Cup Official Medallion 45mm diameter Silver Proof FDC boxed as issued, Tower Mint 2002 Golden Jubilee Medal gold plated UNC boxed as issued
Ireland a varied group (22) Year Set 1966 (9 coins 10 Shillings to Farthing) UNC in the green case of issue, Year set 1971 Polished Standard Specimen set FDC in the green case of issue, Ten Shillings 1966 Pearce (9) one a proof issue, this nFDC heavily toned, the others EF-UNC, Medals (9) Northern Ireland Parliament 50th Anniversary 1971 (4) Eimer 2123 45mm diameter in Silver UNC-FDC heavily toned, boxed as issued, Northern Ireland Parliament 50th Anniversary 1971 (3) Eimer 2123 32mm in base metal UNC in the plastic boxes of issue, Bank of Ireland Bicentenary medallion 1983 Silver Proof FDC boxed as issued with certificate, Medal 1986 Aerlingus 50th Anniversary Silver Proof FDC boxed as issued with certificate, Bank Token Five Pence 1805 VG, Penny 1805 NF plus GB Farthings (2) 1672 VG, 1799 Fine
One Pound Silver Proof Piedforts (2) 1987, 1989 cased FDC with certificates, Royal Mint Year Sets (20) 1982 (3), 1983, 1984, 1987, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998 (2), 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, Five Pound Crowns (5) 2001 Victoria, 2006 Queen's 809th Birthday, 2007 Diamond Wedding, 2008 Prince of Wales 60th Birthday, 2008 450th Anniversary of the Accession of Elizabeth I, Five Pound Crowns a two-coin set 2005 Nelson and Trafalgar, Two Pounds (5) 1986 Commonwealth Games (3), 1989 Bill of Rights, 1996 Football, Two Pounds Coin and Medal set 2005 End of World War II, One Pound (7) 1983 (4), 1984, 1987, 1988, Fifty Pence Commemorative Collection (6 coins) 1970 Fine, 1973 Fine, 1992/3 EU, 1994 UNC, 1997 Large and Small sizes, Medal Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles 2005, Fifty Pence 1973 UNC in plastic, Crown 1981 Royal Wedding, Twenty Pence 1982 unless where stated UNC, most in Royal Mint packaging with some in sponsored packets, plus World sets and singles a varied group (15) includes some medallic issues, varied state with some UNC
19th Century Tokens (20) a varied group in mixed circulated grades, plus Keighley Agricultural Society Established 1843, dated 1845 Medal 51mm in silver, inscribed 'Best Roadster Brood Mare J.Bairstow Esq. Obverse a ploughing scene, reverse Livestock in a field EF
Two Pounds Britannia 2000 Silver Bullion, Two Pounds 1994 Bank of England, 1997 (2), 1999 RugbyWorld Cup, 2001 Marconi, One Pound 1997 England (2), 1999 Scotland, Fifty Pence 1992/3 EU, 1994 D-Day Landings (2), 1998 NHS, Fifty Pence a two-coin set 1998 standard and EEC issues, Royal Mint Year Set 2003 all UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue, Coin First Day Cover Sets (3) One Pound 1997 plus stamps depicting the six wives of Henry VIII, One Pound 1998 plus stamps depicting Heraldic Beasts, Fifty Pence 1998 NHS plus four related stamps, all UNC on the cards of issue, Medal 1986 Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson in base metal UNC in slide case, Fantasy Trade Dollar 1998 UNC with coloured obverse, Ten Shilling Banknote J.S.Fforde C39N About UNC
USA Portrait Medallion with the portraits of Washington and Lincoln 19mm diameter enclosed in glass and mounted within a gold mount 31mm Cross Patee shaped with triangular arms almost forming a square, with suspension loop interesting and in need of further research
GB and World Proof and UNC sets and singles a varied group some in the cases of issue, includes some medallic issues, and a few in silver, varied state (lot)
Plastic Set 1953 UNC, Elizabeth II coin sets (3) Pennies 1953-1967 (8 coin set) Lustrous UNC, Farthings 1953-1956 four coin sets (2) Lustrous UNC, Pennies a 5 coin set 1897, 1908, 1929, 1940, 1967 average circulated, Crowns (3) 1953 (2) EF, 1972 UNC, Five Pound Crown 1999 Proof FDC in capsule, Five Pound Crown 1997 UNC, 2004 Coinage a three-coin set comprising Two PoundsTrevithick's locomotive, One Pound Forth Railway Bridge, 50 Pence Four-minute Mile BU in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, One Pound 1983 Silver Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate, Fifty Pences a two coin set 1992 and 1992/3 EU UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Fifty Pences 1973 Proof (5) nFDC-FDC in the boxes of issue, Coronation Medal 1902 56mm diameter in Silver Eimer 1871 A/UNC boxed as issued, Silver Jubilee Medal 1977 Eimer 2135 57mm in Silver UNC heavily toned, boxed as issued, 25th Anniversary of the Coronation 1978 57mm in Silver UNC heavily toned, boxed as issued, USA Dollar 1887 GEF/EF
Queen AnneAccession 1702 35mm diameter in copper NEF, George IDeath 1727 41mm diameter in copper GEF, as part of a group of Jubilee and Coronation medals (9) in mixed circulated grades
Assorted commemorative medals (6) including Coronation 1902, silver, Coronation 1937, white metal, Royal Academy of Music silver medal 1924, Lusitania medal 1915, Paris Exposition medal 1855, Vatican Leo. XIII silver medal 15 May 1891 by F Bianchi, this in a silver wire frame. Generally good very fine.
Coronation & Jubilee Medals (8), Victoria 1897 (2) silver, in red cases of issue. 1897 small silver Royal Mint issues (2). Edward VII (4) a small silver Royal Mint issue and three other bronze issues one being issued by the Grand Hotel Trafalgar Square. Extremely fine. Some in damaged cases.
1914-15 Star trio, 1914-15 Star (Z-2446 Pte. R Jenner. Rif.Brig.), British War Medal (Pte.), Victory Medal (Pte.).Together with a cap badge, brooch and two dog tags. 1939-45 Defence Medal in card box addressed to Capt. R.A.Jenner. Ealing Education Committee Medals (2) to R.Jenner 1908 & 1909, white metal EF.
Two Second World War groups 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with North Africa clasp, Italy Star, War Medal with forwarding slip. 1949-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army clasp, Italy Star, Defence & War medals. With forwarding slip and box of issue addressed to Thos. Davis. EF
Order of Buffalo's (RAOB) 12 assorted medals awarded to Bro. J. Loft of Sir E. Morris Lodge between 1965 and 1984 in silver, silver gilt & base medal & all enamelled. Together with five Buffalo pins. Generally good very fine.
World Crown sized Silver Proof Medals (8) World CupFrance 1998 (4) depicting Sweden, France, Hungary and Czechoslovakia, European Union 1996 Greece, 1996 Eire, 1996 Sweden, 1997 Great Britain, all Proof FDC in .999 Silver in capsules with certificates, Battle of Lissa 1757, Surrender of Breslau as Eimer 656 Obverse Equestrian figure facing left FREDERIC KING OF PRUSSIA Exergue Rosbach Nov 5 Reverse Infantry attacking a fortress WE SUBMIT PRISONERS OF WAR Exergue Breslau Breslau Dec 20 1757 Fine, Eimer states that many similar medals of this type were struck, plus World Banknotes (2) Switzerland 20 Francs 1935 Pick 39e 11/4/1935 Good Fine, Germany 10 Marks 1971 Pick 28 Six digit number Fine
Assorted commemorative medals (6) including George III Recovery of Health rev. When we forget him may God forget us, copper gilt. International Exhibition 1862, white metal, together with four other copper pieces. Generally VF.
Proof Sets (4) 1970, 1972, 1985 Red Leather, 1988 Blue nFDC-FDC, Royal Mint Year Sets (2) 1984, 1987, One Pound 1983, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1969/71 UNC in the cases of issue, GB first and last set 1967 set Halfcrown, Florin, Sixpence, Threepence, Penny, Halfpenny, along with Decimal 50p, 10p, 5p, 2p, and 1p dated 1980 UNC in a red case, Sixpence 1951 in a 'Festival of Britain' Set with two stamps, Australia Year Set 1986 UNC in wallet of issue, along with a small group of World issues (7) 19th and 20th Century and Medalllic issues (7) 19th and 20th Century in mixed circulated grades, World Banknotes (99) a wide variety in mixed circulated grades
A quantity of medals & medallions including 1914-18 British War Medal, Masonic, Dorset School Attendance, Coronation & Jubilee and other commemoratives (36). Together with a copy of The Medal Year Book 2004 a wooden coin/medallion box and magnifying glass. Generally good very fine
1939-45 Medals (5) 1939-45 & France & Germany Stars, Defence & War Medals. In card box of issue with forwarding slip addressed to F.Weatherhead. ImperialService Medal E.II.R. issue to Frederick Arthur Weatherhead, in case of issue. EF
1914-18 British War & Victory Medal pair to 602447 Pte.G.W.Edwards 2-Can Inf. Pte. Edwards served with the Eastern OntarioRegiment and died on 5/6/1916 and his name is on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
1939-45 Medals (5) 1939-45, Atlantic & Burma Stars, War Medals (2). Extremely fine, one War Medal lacking suspension rod. Together with a soldiers pay book for the Pioneer Corps
1914-18 British War & Victory Medal pair to 244100 Gnr. W.Neild R.A. with identity bracelet. British War Medal (24828 Pte. L. Hilton R.A.). 1939-45 Defence & War medals. Generally GVF.
Sports medals (36) for running & walking to Judy Farr (17) & I Farr (9) mostly for Wiltshire Athletic Clubs together with some Regimental & German walking medals. Circa 1970/80's. Generally extremely fine.
1914-18 British War (202612 Pte. E. T. Hicks E.Surr. R.) Private Hicks was killed on 3.5.1917 and his name is on the Arras Memorial. Victory Medal to 3486 H.J.Baldwin Middx. R. GVF.
British Banknotes a 12-medal set each 50mm diameter in cupro-nickel, each reverse design being the historical figures and the banknote on which they are depicted, the Banknote being in colour in the design FDC cased as issued with certificates
Death of Princess Charlotte 1817, by T Webb, bronze, 54mm dia., obv. Bust almost facing, rev Britannia seated mournfully. (Eimer 1097). GVF. Together with three other bronze medals
Masonc and Buffalo Medals (4) RoyalMasonic Hospital Jewel, silver rev engraved "Bro.J.W.Rose No.4380", Buffalo and A.O.D. medals in base metal (1) silver & enamel (2), together with a suspension fitting and cast Bakers Medal. Generally EF
Elizabeth I Memorial 1602 bronze & Oliver Cromwell Memorial 1658, silver coloured metal, both medals by Dassier & both cast & chased. From Dassiers series of English Kings and Queens. Very fine.
Churchill 40th Anniversary 2005 Commemorative Gold Medal an impressive 65mm diameter in 22 ct. gold weighing 292.67 grammes by David Cornell Obverse Churchill Bust facing, with St. Pauls Cathedral in the background 40th ANNIVERSARY 1965-2005 THE END OF THE CHURCHILL ERA, Reverse a rejoicing crowd carrying flags of Great Britain, USA and Australia, nFDC with some light hairlines in the fields, number 8 of just 40 issued
Churchill 40th Anniversary 2005 Commemorative Gold Medal an impressive 65mm diameter in 22 ct. Gold weighing 292.67 grammes by David Cornell Obverse Churchill Bust facing, with St. Pauls Cathedral in the background 40th ANNIVERSARY 1965-2005 THE END OF THE CHURCHILL ERA, Reverse a rejoicing crowd carrying flags of Great Britain, USA and Australia, nFDC with some light hairlines in the fields, number 21 of just 40 issued
World an interesting and varied group Ancients to 20th Century (50) includes Silver up to Crown-size, medals, tokens and coin weights, we noticed a group of Australian in higher grades, generally in mixed grades from circulation
Halfpennies18th Century (12) Norfolk 1793 DH47a Norwich UNC with some lustre, Norfolk 1793 DH32 Norwich Toned UNC, Suffolk 1795 DH16a UNC with some lustre, WarwickshireBirmingham 1792 DH95 Toned UNC, Warwickshire Birmingham undated Bissett Museum DH120 UNC with lustre, LancashireLancaster DH58 UNC with lustre traces, Suffolk Sudbury DH38 UNC with lustre, Middlesex Strand-London DH302 Plain edge Toned UNC, Middlesex 1790 Masonic DH370e Lustrous UNC, Hampshire Earl Howe 1795 DH30e VF, Staffordshire Leek 1793 DH10 UNC Toned, Cambridge 1793 DH15 GEF, plus Medal Pope Leo XIII1887 EF Toned and probably mounted at the top of the reverse
A mixed group with some modern issues including sets, collections and partial collections in Whitman Folders including an 1854 3d in higher grade, and an interesting cigar box of tokens, medals and earlier paranumismatic items (lot)
A collection of pre-decimal issues in an album and album pages some in silver including pre 1920 issues these from circulation others including Bank of England Pounds and Ten Shilling notes, some world coins these including a Swedish Medal dated 1908 (lot)
World Proof Sets and Singles (39) includes many in silver and Crown-sized, also includes some medallic issues nFDC-FDC, plus Crowns 1953 (2), 1960 (10), 1965 (5), 1972 (2), 1977 (5), 1981 (4) GEF-UNC
A varied and interesting group including 1710 Queen Anne large coppermedal Douay, world coins many in silver including William IV and Victoria, some unattributed and unauthenticated Ancient Greek coins (bought as seen), an album containing mostly Britishcupro-nickel issues and a small group of paper money mostly later Ten Shillings from circulation
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm in copper (6) EF-UNC in the cases of issue, Edward VII Coronation Medals in bronze 56mm (3) GVF-A/UNC in the cases of issue, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm in silver (5) VF-GEF, George VI Coronation 1937 (3) 32mm in Silver GVF-UNC, all the official Royal Mint issues
Britannia SilverProof Set 1997 four coin set aFDC lightly toning cased as issued with certificate, Five Pound Crown 1996 Queen's 70th Birthday Silver Proof, Crown 1981 Silver Proof, Two Pounds 1989 a two-coin set Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proofs, Crowns a four-coin set 1972, 1977, 1980 and 1981 Silver Proofs, Medals (3) The Bicentenary of the United Kingdom 2001 5 ounces of Silver Proof with Union Jack coloured on the obverse, Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson Royal Wedding 1986 44mm in .925 Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Silver and Golden Jubilee Medals (2 of each) 1977 and 2002 two in Sterling silver Plated, two in 22 carat gold plated all nFDC-FDC as issued most with certificates
World, Gibraltar The History of The Royal Marines Fifty Pences a 6 coin set in Silver 2004 Proof FDC cased as issued, The Allied Forces a 6-coin set comprising Canada5 Dollars 2005, GB Two Pounds 2005, Russia 3 Roubles 2005, USASilver Eagle 2005, France1 1/2 Euros, AustraliaOne Dollar 2005 with hologram 'Dancing Man' Reverse, all Silver proof FDC cased as issued with certificate, Bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgarmedallic issues (4) Crown-sized and in silver with portraits and ships of the warring sides, Canada/GB/Australia Accession Sets (2) 2002 comprising GB Five Pound Crown, Canada One Dollar, Australia 50 Cents Silver Proofs FDC cased as issued with certificate, GuernseyOne Pound Royal Ladies 1995, 1996, 1997 a 3 coin set Proof FDC cased, Prince William 21st Birthday Set 3 Five Pound Crowns from Alderney, Guernsey and Jersey Silver proof FDC cased as issued, Guernsey Castles of the British Isles 1997 a 4-coin set in Silver proof FDC cased as issued with certificate, Alderney/Jersey/Guernsey 60th Anniversary of D-Day Landings CommemorativeCollection comprising Newspaper copy, Three Five Pound Crowns in silver plus flag pins (3) and a miniature medal FDC in a commemorative tin as issued
Group of four First World War to 1541 Sergeant Walter Skilbeck of YorkEast Riding Yeomanry, includes Service and War medals, Territorial ForceEfficiency medal VF-EF, newspaper cuttings, history and photographs of the subject, plus soldier's pay book, along with a group of four Second World War to John Skilbeck, 8th (King's Royal Irish) Hussars later the Armoured Reconnaissance of the 7th Armoured Division. comprises France and Germany Stars, War and Service medals NEF, comes with history of the subject plus photographs, in glass frames so unsuitable for posting
Proof Sets (2) 1996 the silver 7 coin set nFDC-FDC with light toning, 1996 Red Leather FDC, Two Pounds Silver Proof Piedforts (2) 1995 Peace Dove, 1998, Two Pounds Silver Proofs (2) 1995 Peace Dove, 1998, One Pound a four-coin set 1994-1997 Silver Proof Piedforts, One Pound 2000 Silver Proof Piedfort in the four coin box, One Pound 2003 Silver Proof Piedfort, One Pound (2) 1994 Silver Proof, 1998 Silver Proof, Fifty Pence 1997 Silver Proof, plus Tower Mint Medal in Nickel Silver 'The Royal Pavilion at Brighton' Obverse George IV 1830, FDC cased as issued with certificates
South Africa Amajuba Centenary 1981 an impressive 100mm diameter Silver Medal Obv S.J.P.KRUGER PRESIDENT ZUID-AFRIK. REPUB. Kruger facing left, of similar style to the late 19th Century coinage, Reverse Coat of Arms with AMAJUBA CENTENARY 1881-1981 below, FDC in a perspex case
Prince of Wales investiture medal 1969 large silver in C.O.I. Unc. Queen Elizabeth II silver Jubilee & Prince Philip silver Jubilee 9ct gold commemorative medals in C.O.I school attendance medals (4) London County Council to E. Wright 1903-7 The Tower Mint Silver MedallionWindsor Castle 1.402 troy silver in BO1 . Hrh The Princess Anne & Captain Mark Phillips 1973 silver medallion with other cased modern medallions & 22 different F.A. cup centenary tokens.
A varied group includes Proof Sets (8) 1970, 1979, 1980, 1983 Blue, 1984 Blue, 1987 Red Leather, 1991 Red Leather, 1995 Red Leather nFDC-FDC, Medals (4) Edward VIII Coronation 1902 56mm diameter in Bronze UNC, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 35mm in bronze EF, plus two others depicting Napoleon in base metal, Pre 1947 silver £1/0/9d face, Pre 1920 Silver 6s 3d face these in mixed circulated grades, GB and World hammered to 20th Century includes some in silver, Forgeries Ancients to George III, including gaming counters etc in mixed circulated grades, Books (4) German Talers since 1800 by Davenport 1949, Coin Yearbook 2007, Coin Market Values 2006, The Numismatic Chronicle 2005, The Royal Numismatic Society, these all in good condition
FrenchCommemorative Medals in silver (6), Chamber of masonry Octagonal Medal by E.Rogat 1810; Orleans Horticultural Society Octagonal Medal by Caque; bank of Bayonne Octagonal Medal 1834; Versailles Arts & Agricultural Society Octagonal Medal; Academic Medal by Depaulis; Society of Education Medal by Andrieu. Generally good very fine to extremely fine (6)
EMC (European Medal Club) an 8-medal set 39mm in Silver with medals from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Finland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway and the UK each depicting scenes from Greek Mythology FDC cased as issued with certificates
Proof Sets (5 1970, 1972, 1988 Blue, 1991 Blue, 2000 Standard nFDC-FDC some without the outer casing, Royal Mint Year Sets (16) 1985, 1988 (2), 1989 (2), 1990 (2), 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 (2), 1995 (2), 1996, 1997, Five Pound Crown 1996 Queen's 70th Birthday, Two Pounds (3) 1989 Bill of Rights, 1994 Bank of England, 1995 UN, One Pound (3) 1987, 1988, 1997, Fifty Pence (3) 1992/3 EU (2), 1994 D-Day Landings, Falkland Islands Liberation Crown 1982, these UNC in the wallets of issue, Last £sd set 1966-1967 (8 coins) UNC in the wallet of issue, plus medal Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson Royal Wedding 1986 44mm in .925 Silver in a Royal Mint box with certificate
1914-18 Naval Group to A.B. Webb R.N., 1914-15 Star (J11369 A.F.Webb, A.B. R.N.), British war & Victory Medals (A.B. R.N.), Naval L.S.&.G.C., G.V.R. (A.F.Webb L.S. H.M.S. Marlborough) polished, mounted as worn. 1939-45 Star & War Medal. (6)
A Mixed Group Mexico2 Reales 1803 Mo FT GF, Ireland St. Patricks Halfpenny GF but with no brass spot apparent, Middlesex Farthing Token Pidcocks Exhibition, Elephant reverse GVF/VF, Medal Oliver De Serres octagonal 31mm undated in silver Obverse bust facing left flanked by wheat and grapes Reverse figure harvesting crops SOCIETE D'AGRICULTURE with HERAULT in exergue EF, Token in lead? lozenge-shaped uniface with rounded corners 1577 'NECESSITATE * 4 * FEB NVF
Shillings (2) 1906 VG, 1907 NF, Halfpennies (2) 1902 Low Tide NEF, 1904 UNC/AU with lustre, 'To Hanover' token 1837 EF, plus The Bell Medal in copper presented by the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs EF
History of the Railways a 29-medal set in base metal, 28 being 45mm in diameter and depicting various famous locomotives, the other being 51mm in base metal depicting Obverse: Richard Trevithick and Reverse the Pendarren Locomotive, the medals in mint state, all housed in a double-sided glass frame 295mm wide by 525mm high. ROOM BIDDERS ONLY, NO POSTAL BIDS AS UNSUITABLE FOR POSTING
Royal Mint and British Art Medal Society undated (2004) 63mm, 188.6 grammes in 9 carat Gold Gilt by Ron Dutton, number 23 of an issue of just 30 pieces UNC boxed as issued with certificate
Proof Sets (19) 1970, 1977, Blue Sets 1983, 1988, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, Executive Set 2000, Standard Sets 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 FDC cased as issued with certificates, Five Pound Crown 2004 Entente CordialeSilver Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate, Five Pound Crowns (14) 1990 Queen Mother 90th, 1999 Queen's 70th Birthday, 1997 Golden Wedding, 1998 Prince Charles 50th Birthday, 1999 Millennium, 1999 Diana Memorial, 2000 Queen Mother Centenary, 2000 Millennium, 2001 Victoria Centenary, 2002 Golden Jubilee, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial, 2003 Coronation Golden Jubilee, 2006 Queen's 80th Birthday, 2007 Diamond Wedding, Five Pound Crowns a Two-coin set 2005 Nelson and Trafalgar, Two Pounds a two-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights, Two Pounds a four-coin set 2002 Commonwealth Games, Two Pounds (13) 1986 Commonwealth Games, 1994 Bank of England, 1995 Peace Dove, 1995 UN, 1996 Football, 1997, 1999 Rugby, 2001 Marconi, 2003 DNA, 2004 Trevithicks Locomotive, 2005 End of World War II (with medal), 2006 Brunel, 2007 300th Anniversary of the Act of Union, Fifty Pences () 1994 D-Day Landings, 1998 NHS, 1998 EU, 2000 Public Libraries, 2003 WSPU, 2004 Four-Minute Mile, 2006 Victoria Cross, 2007 100 Years of Scouting, Royal Mint Year Sets (3) 1982, 1986, 1992, Two Pounds, One Pound and Fifty Pence a three-coin set 2005 comprising Two Pounds 2005 Gunpowder Plot, One Pound 2005 Menai Straits Bridge, 2005 Samuel Johnsons Dictionary, London Mint Crown 2006 Queens 80th Birthday, Alderney Five Pounds 2003 Concorde, Bermuda One 2000, Isle of Man Crown 1990 Penny Black Cupro-Nickel Proof, United Kingdom ECU Mint Set 1992 all UNC in the cases of issue
Britannia Silver Proof Collections (4) 1997, 2001, 2007, Two Pound Britannia (6) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2007 UNC-BU, Specimen Set 1953 boxed UNC, Royal Mint Year Sets (10) 1989, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 UNC in the wallets of issue, Five Pound Crowns (3) 1999 Diana, 2000 Millennium, 2001 Victoria, Two Pounds 2002 Commonwealth Games a four-coin set UNC in the wallet of issue, Two Pounds a two coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights UNC in the wallet of issue, Two Pounds (4) 1995 Peace Dove, 1996 Football, 1999 Rugby, 2003 DNA UNC in the wallets of issue, Two Pounds (3) 1986 Commonwealth Games UNC, 1994 Tercenenary of the Bank of England Nickel-Brass Proof FDC, 1995 UN UNC in slide case, Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day Landings UNC in the wallet of issue, USA Dollars in capsules (3) 1883 O UNC, 1889 GEF, 1924 A/UNC, USA Silver Eagles (6) 1993, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 UNC, USA Half Dollar 1942 EF, Quarter Dollars (3) 1989 NVF, 1996 VF, 1999D Georgia EF, GB Crowns 1935 A/UNC, 1951 Boxed A/UNC, Wales 25 Ecu 1992 (2) UNC, 5 Ecu 1995 SS Great Britain Gold Plated UNC, Britains First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC in wallet, Isle of Man Double Crown Set 1981 Pobjoy Mint UNC, Diamond Jubilee Medal 55mm diameter 1897 in copper Good Fine in box, Barbados Royal Mint Year Set 1989 UNC in wallet
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