The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter in White Metal by W.J. Taylor, Obverse: Bare head of Prince Albert, left, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, Below: STRUCK IN THE BUOILDING OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS .:. LONDON .:. 14.88 grammes, Eimer 1463, BHM 2459, NEF retaining some lustre, the surface with some rust marks
Erection of Nelson's Column 1843 44mm in white metal by J. Davies, Obverse: Bust of Nelson facing, Uniformed, ADMl LORD NELSON, Reverse Statue of Nelson on a column, beyond, building along northern perimeter of Trafalgar Square, THE NELSON COLUMN TRAFALGAR SQUe.LONDON. In Exergue: W. RAILTON ESQ:ARCH: J. TAYLOR . BORN. GEF/EF, BHM 2124, Eimer 1377, 27.23 grammes, GEF/EF and lustrous
Thames Tunnel Opened 1843 38mm diameter in White Metal by J.Taylor, Birmingham, Two Entrances to the tunnel, horse and cart entering the right tunnel Reverse: a construction scene, with dimensions of the excavation, NEF with some spots, Great Exhibition Building 1851 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore. Outer view of the building/Interior view of the building, GVF/NEF
Death of Taylor Combe 1826, 45mm diameter in bronze by W.J.Taylor, after B. Pistrucci, Eimer 1184, BHM 1258, Obverse: Bust of Combe left, Reverse: Legend in 9 lines within a wreath TAYLOR COMBE M.A. SEC. ROY. SOC. DIRECT. SOC. ANT. KEEPER OF COINS & ANTIQUITIES BRITISH MUSEUM DIED 1826 AGED 52, NEF/GEF the obverse lightly cleaned
Medals (8) Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 1840 42mm diameter in white metal by W.J.Taylor Obverse: Conjoined heads right, the Queen garlanded with roses, the Prince bare-headed, with torch in field to left, VICTORIA OF ENGLAND . ALBERT OF SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA, Reverse: Conjoined shields of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert crowned and garlanded with roses, MARRIED AT THE CHAPEL ROYAL ST. JAMES' PALACE . FEB. 10. 1840, BHM 1918 EF and lustrous, Death of Henry II, Kings and Queens of England - Henry II (No.5) by J. Dassier 1731 Obverse: Bust of Henry II right, HENRICUS II D.G.ANG.ET.HIB.REX, Reverse: Mars seated among military trophies, leaning on the shield of England and holding Victory, Eimer 526, NVF/GF the obverse with some surface dirt, Winchester College Gymnastics medal, undated 38mm diameter in bronze GVF, Coronation of Edward VII Metropolitan Borough of St. Pancras 39mm diameter in white metal EF holed for suspension, Gaming Counters 'To Hanover (2) the first 1837 the second with the date area damaged, Near Fine to Fine, Peace medal 1919 Borough of Southend-on-Sea 33mm diameter in base metal, GVF holed for suspension (2), and Holy Communion medal 40mm diameter in white metal, undated, EF holed for suspension
IndiaGeneral Service Medal with 2 clasps, Burma 1885-7 and Burma 1887-89 awarded to 1221 Pte. W.Taylor 1st Battalion Yorkshire Light Infantry NEF with some rubbing to the portrait and parts of the field, comes with copy of the medal roll to the 1st Battalion The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry for Service in Burma 1887-1889
A group of medals in white metal (7) 1827 Death of George Canning, Eimer 1195, BHM 1304 NEF and lustrous, 1830 Death of George IV, Reverse: a crowned urn on a plinth, inscribed DIED JUNE 26th 1830, UNC or near so with good lustre, 1831 Coronation of William IVEimer 1250, BHM 1485 NEF, 1842 Thames Tunnel Completed, 44mm diameter by Davis, Birmingham, GVF with some lustre, 1843 Thames Tunnel Opened, 38mm by J.Taylor, Birmingham, EF and lustrous with some contact marks, Ten Hours Bill 1848 Eimer 14213, BHM 2306, 39mm diameter, by Green & Co. London, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left GOD SAVE THE QUEEN ROYAL ASCENT 8th JUNE 1847, Reverse: a family seated around a table, In Exergue: EVENINGS AT HOME/TEN HOURS BILL/1st MAY 1848, NVF, and Death of Queen Victoria 1901 39mm diameter in aluminium, GVF
Queen Victoria (2) Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 42mm diameter in White Metal by W.J.Taylor, BHM 1837, WE 129b, Obverse: Young Head of the Queen, left, VICTORIA BRITANNIA REGINA, Reverse: Equestrian figure of a knight, having thrown down the gauntlet FOR THE QUEEN In Exergue: CORONATION 1838 VF, the 'Young Head to left' type listed at Extremely Rare by BHM, Marriage of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert 1840 Obverse: Busts left, conjoined VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN & PRINCE ALBERT of SAXE COBURG & GOTHA. Reverse: A scene of the Marriage Ceremony VF with some edge nicks
Victoria and related (5) Golden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter in bronze by Heaton, Birmingham Obverse: Head left, diademed, VICTORIA REG: JUBILEE YEAR, Reverse: QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EMPRESS OF INDIA BORN MAY 24th 1819, ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837 MARRIED FEB 10th 1840, BHM 3248 UNC, Diamond Jubilee 1897 (2) the first BHM 3559/3560 39mm diameter in White Metal by J.A.Restall, Obverse: Diademed Veiled Head of the Queen VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897 Reverse: Britannia seated right in front of an ornate plaque, along pennant flies from the trident COMMEMORATION OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA's REIGN, UNC in the round box of issue, the second 38mm diameter in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, Obverse: Crowned, Veiled, Laureate and draped bust left VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, Reverse: Four Medallions, entwined with ribbons, on which are portraits of Queen Victoria, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of York and Prince Edward, BHM 3529 EF, Great Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations 1851 38mm diameter in White metal by W.J.Taylor, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert left H.R.H PRINCE ALBERT. STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters GRETA EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS LONDON 1851, BHM 2459 VF, France - Exposition Universelle de Londres 1862 50mm diameter in White Metal by A.Bovy Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria laureate, left VICTORIA REINE D'ANGLETERRE, Reverse: A view of the Exhibition Hall , In Exergue: EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE LONDRES 1862 GVF boxed, along with France - Louis Napoleon Bonaparte 50mm diameter in bronze by Barre (1850), Obverse: Bust left LOUIS NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Reverse: PRESIDENT DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE ELU LE 10 DECEMBRE 1848 PAR 5576397 SUFFces, in 7 lines, all within a wreath,. EF, Coronation of George VI 47mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Busts of George VI and Queen Elizabeth both crowned and draped, Reverse: Britannia standing in an archway, holding a crown aloft, CROWNED A.D.1937 VF, Hanbury Memorial Prize, Alexandra, Princess of Wales 1864 50mm diameter in bronze by J.S and A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF WALES, Reverse: HANBURY MEMORIAL PRIZE on a scroll HOME FOR LITTLE BOYS ESTABLISHED 1864 VF
Birth of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales 1841 49mm diameter in White Metal, by J.Taylor, Obverse: Busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert left, conjoined, HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA ANDPRINCE ALBERT OF SAXE COBURG & GOTHA. Reverse: Britannia with attendants, holds the infant Prince, In Exergue: PRINCE OF WALES AND DUKE OF CORNWALL BORN NOV:9.1841 GVF/NEF on a slightly wavy flan
Death of Taylor Combe 1826, 45mm diameter in bronze by W.J.Taylor, after B.Pistrucci, Eimer 1184, BHM 1258, Obverse: Bust of Combe left, Reverse: Legend in 9 lines within a wreath TAYLOR COMBE M.A. SEC. ROY. SOC. DIRECT. SOC. ANT. KEEPER OF COINS & ANTIQUITIES BRITISH MUSEUM DIED 1826 AGED 52, NEF/GEF the obverse lightly cleaned
Medals (9) 19th and early 20th Century mostly in copper or bronze, includes Winchester Cathedral (c.1855) 59mm diameter in Eimer 1507 Obverse: Exterior of the cathedral, Reverse: Interior of the cathedral, EF, Liverpool Seamens Friend Society, founded 1820 by Vaughton & Sones GEF with traces of lustre, William Shakespeare laudatory medal 1842 by H.H. Young and W.J. Taylor NEF, Nelson's flagship the Foudroyant 37mm diameter in copper NEF with traces of lustre, Sunday School Centenary 1885 Thomas Charles 44mm diameter, in bronze, Reverse: 8-line inscription in Welsh, Eimer 1713 VF holed, Kings and Queens of England - Edward III (2) by J. Dassier EF and NEF the second with some surface porosity, Save The Victory Fund (c.1923) Reverse: Copper Taken From H.M.S. Victory 1923 within a wreath GVF, VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter in brass? Obverse Veiled head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: Crowned Royal Arms, with VICTORIA QUEEN AND EDMPRESS below, ISRAEL KNOWLES CHAIRMAN 1837 1887 INCE JUBILEE CELEBRATION VF/GVF
Medals (7) Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter in White metal by W.J.Taylor, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert, left, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms and supporters. GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. Eimer 1463 EF and lustrous. Great Exhibition 1851 45mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore. Obverse: THERE ARE 2244 IRON GIRDERS, 3300 COLUMNS, 202 MILES OF SASH BARS AND 900,000 SUP. Ft of GLASS , interior legend in 16 lines reads: THE MATERIALS ARE IRON AND GLASS. IT IS IN SHAPE A PARALLELOGRAM, 1848 Ft. LONG BY 408 Ft. BROAD AND 66 Ft. HIGH. IT IS CROSSED MIDWAY BY A TRANSEPT 108 Ft. HIGH; ON THE NORTH SIDE IS AN ADDITION, OF 936 Ft. IN LENGTH BY 48Ft.IN BREADTH, TOTAL AREA OF SPACE 855,360 CUBIC Ft. OR NEARLY 21 ACRES, ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000, NEF. William ShakespeareTercentenary of his Birth 1864 44mm diameter in White Metal by Davis, Obverse: Bust of Shakespeare left WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BORN 23 APRIL 1564. DIED 23 APRIL 1616. Reverse: A row of houses THE HOUSE IN WHICH SHAKESPEARE WAS BORN STRATFORD - UPON - AVON in Exergue: PURCHASED BY THE FATHER OF THE POET IN 1574 (WITH EXTENSIVE GROUNDS) FOR L.40. BECAME NATIONAL PROPERTY FOR L.3000 RAISED BY SUBSCRIPTION SEP.16.1847 VF with some light pitting to the edge. Compton Pilgrims Benefit Society 20th Century medals in White Metal (2) GVF both holed above the crown. Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 32mm diameter in bronze by J.Moore Obverse: Bust left, diademed and veiled IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OG H.G.M QUEEN VICTORIA 1837-1887. Reverse: VICTORIA E.I BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED JUNE 20.37. CROPWNED JUNE 28. 38. MARRIED FEB 10. 40. JUBILEE 1887 within a wreath displaying colonial shields, EF. Opening of the Royal Exchange 1844 28mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Eimer 1392, Obverse: Bust left diademed ROYAL EXCHANGE OPENED BY H:M: QUEEN VICTORIA OCT: 28 1844. Reverse: Three shields upon a wreath, grasshopper above FIRTS STONE LAID BY THE H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT JANy 17 1842, VF
Medals, Tokens and Coins in two Lindner Trays (52) 17th to 20th Century a wide variety of types, includes a few in silver, with some Coronation and Jubilee medal types noted, includes Death of Queen Mary 1694 by J.Dassier GEF, engraved Penny 1797 'Ralph Taylor Born November 16 1798' Fine, the group in mixed grades some in EF
Shipping related (4) Thos. & Brocklebank Ltd. Liverpool S.S.'Makalla' 24th August 1940 Sunk by Enemy Action, Reverse enamelled blue and white halves flag 32mm diameter in silver GVF boxed, Chichester Training Ship - Prize medal presented to Henry Bynon for Special Good Conduct while on board the ship, undated, by W.J.Taylor, London, Medal 1915 Presented to HMS Natal from the people of Natal 25mm diameter in silver, unnamed, US Frigate Constellation 1797 32mm diameter in bronze, undated GVF
Edward VII visit to The Queen Alexandra Dock, Cardiff 1907 52mm diameter in bronze EF, Coronation Medal Edward VII 1902, 37mm diameter in bronze EF, Edward VII (3) and George V (1) Coronation & Memorial medals, white metal issues. EF, Exhibition medals (4), International Industrial Exhibition 1851 by Allen & Moore; International Exhibition 1851, by Taylor, struck at exhibition; International Exhibition 1862 by Pinches, another with portrait of Victoria, all white metal issues. EF
Brunel, Thames Tunnel Completed 1842 Eimer 1372 42mm diameter in White Metal, by W.J.Taylor, EF, Laying of foundation stone at St. Georges Hall, Liverpool 1854 by Allen & Moore, 44mm diameter in bronze, EF, Manchester Exhibition of Art Treasures 1857 by Pinches, bronze, 41mm. EF.
Bristol Humane Society award for Long Distance Swimming to Leslie Taylor Swam 1/4 Mile 1908, in case, w/m., together with Royal Life Saving Society bronze awards (4).
Admiral Vernon/Capture of Portobello 1739 Obverse with 3/4 length portrait, Fine, BirminghamTaylor and Challen Minting Machinery Coining Press 1903 EF with lustre, Austria One Gulden 1854A NEF, JapanVictoriaJubilee Medal 1887 Hyogo and Ozaka EF, A.Negro Token Cooperativa Genova Fine, First Congress of Medicine 1902 Reverse Sphinx and Pyramids GVF, Medal Battle of Jutland 1916 45mm diameter in Silver Eimer 1951 Toned UNC
Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter in White Metal Obverse Bust left H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT below: STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION Reverse Royal Arms and supporters . GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. LONDON 1851 by W.J.Taylor. UNC with minor cabinet friction and almost full mint lustre, rare in this grade, comes with the accompanying issue ticket
Admiral Lord Nelson, 21st October 1805/H.M.S. Victory, base metal, Thames Tunnel Completed 1842, by W.J.Taylor. White metal (Eimer 1372), Sinking of The Lusitania 1915 (2) one in box of issue, Victory at Jutland 1916 by Spink, white metal. Generally GVF or better.
International Exhibition 1851 by W.J.Taylor, silver, struck in the building of the exhibition (Eimer 1463), Coronation 1902 by Vaughton, bronze, Coronation 1911, by The Mint, Birmingham, bronze 52mm in case. AVF or better. (3).
Photographic Society of London 1853 53mm diameter in bronze by W.J.Taylor Obverse Bust left. H.R.H. THE PRINCE CONSORT PATRON Reverse Female Figure driving a quadriga in clouds PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF LONDON EF
Franco-British Exhibition, London 1908, by F.Bowcher, bronze gilt, 63mm. (2) awarded to Taylor Bros. & Co Ltd. In Vaughton cases of issue (Eimer 1903). EF
Volunteer Movement, 21st Anniversary 1881, by N.Macphail, silver, obv. Queen facing . Rev. Warrior/St Michael standing, edge impressed "Corpl. W. Taylor 29.8.60". EF & scarce
1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals to 3278 Pte W.W.Taylor Middx. R., with dog tag. British War & Victory Medals to 23067 Pte H Langrish D.of Corn. L.I., EF
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