Charles I, Peace or War, Bristol Captured 1643 29mm diameter in silver by T.Rawlins. Obverse: Bust right laureate, armoured and draped. CAROLVS. D:G. ANG.SCO.FR.ET.HIB.REX Reverse: Sword and olive branch, crossed, between the letters CR crowned IN. VTRVM QVE. PARATVS Exergue 1643, Eimer 142, MI 308-134 GEF and scarce thus, the Eimer plate piece (See plate 15)
NavalGeneral Service Medal 1848 with Syria Clasp, awarded to Edward Chase, GVF cleaned with some scratches. Private Edward Chase served on the HMS Benbow in the Naval operation on the coast of Syria in the 1840s. Edward Chase is a unique name on the Naval General Service Medal Roll
Netherlands Meteorological Medal 1927 51mm diameter in silver, awarded for Recognition of services to the Dutch meteorological Service, Obverse: Bust of Queen Wilhelmina left, wearing tiara, WILHELMINA KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN, Reverse: 13-line inscription within a wreath : AAN J.BORSTGEZAGVOERDER IN DE GROTR VAART ALS ERKENNING VAN AAN HET KON NED METEOROLOGISCHE INSTITUUT BEZEWEN DIENSTEN DOOR HET INZENDEN VAN VERDIEN stelijke JOURNALEN. VAN WEGE DE KONINGIN. 1927, 61.33 grammes, toned UNC in the beige box of issue
George Washington - General of the Continental Army in America, undated, 40mm diameter in bronze, by Voltaire (1778) Obverse: Bust right G . WASHINGTON Er. GENERAL OF THE CONTINL ARMY IN AMERICA. Reverse: Emblems and implements of war, WASHIN. REUNITPAR UN RARE ASSEMBLAGE . LES TALENS DU GUERRIER & LES VERTUS DU SAGE, Baker 78b, 27.74 grammes, VG/Near Fine, the obverse with some spots, one of the earliest tributes to George Washington
Aberdeen University Practice of Medicine medal 1895 51mm diameter in silver by J.E.Restell, awarded to G.A. Finlayson Session 1897-1898, Obverse: View of the University building, Reverse: Coat of Arms of the University, surrounded by the motto of the University 'Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini' (The Beginning of Wisdom is fear of the Lord') 58.06 grammes, GEF in the box of issue
Enamelled Halfcrown William IV reverse enamelled in 4 colours, pin mounted, good workmanship, an enamelled shield in 3 colours, 45mm x 60mm Bird with wings open, with crossed swords with blue and white chequered crest across breast, Good Fine, pin mounted on the back. Religious themed (8) an enamelled silver brooch, in 4 colours, together with base metal pendants, includes St. Christophers (2) these with classic cars on the reverse, and a pair of music-themed prize medals, unawarded St. Austell Musical Competition Festival 41mm diameter White Metal EF, and Reading & District Musical Festival 26mm diameter in bronze EF
Westminster Abbey 900th Anniversary 1965 (2) a matched pair, the first 57mm diameter in silver by M.Rizzello Obverse: Façade of Westminster Abbey 900 YEAR WESTMINSTER ABBEY, Reverse: A group of portraits of monarchs and others associated with the Abbey: Edward the Confessor, Henry III, Elizabeth I, Henry Yevele (master mason), John Islip (abbot), Henry Purcell (organist and composer), Richard Busby (headmaster of Westminster School) Nicholas Hawksmoor (surveyor and architect), Arthur Stanley (Dean) and Eric Symes Abbott (appointed Dean in 1959), numbered and hallmarked on the edge, 88.58 grammes, Eimer 2107 matt finish UNC, the second a similar medal in bronze, numbered on the edge, 71.20 grammes, matt finish UNC with some tone spots, comes with certificate for the similar gold medal
Coronation of Edward VII 36mm diameter in bronze by Pinches, Obverse: Bust left draped and crowned, EDWARDUS VII REX ET IMPERATOR, Reverse: English, Irish and Scottish shields, crowned at the top, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF H.M. KING EDWARD VII, BHM 3799, 24.46 grammes, UNC and choice, the obverse with prooflike fields, in the red box of issue
British Victories in the Peninsular War 1810 50mm in bronze, by T.Wyon Jnr. Obverse: Bust right, LIEUT. GEN. LORD. VISCOUNT WELLINGTON. K.B.MDCCCX, Reverse: Victory standing right, upon a rock, a fallen French standard at her feet, BHM 699, Eimer 1010, 67.40 grammes, VF
France - Prize medal, First Class, awarded to Mme.Clavier (Emile), Sage-Femme 1873, 41mm diameter in silver by Hamel & Lecompte, Obverse: Bust of Edward Jenner three-quarters facing, on a plinth dated 1849, between two palm leaves, Reverse: COMITE . CENTRAL . DE . VACCINE . DU. DEPARTMENT . DU . NORD, MEDAILLE DE 1st CLASSE, edge: ARGENT, 35.85 grammes, NEF and nicely toned
ImperialService Medal, George VI type, awarded to Ernest Lake Staples, NEF/EF cleaned and retoned, in the Royal Mint box of issue, World War IBritish War Medal awarded to 36764 Pte. W.L. Sewell. K.R.RIF.C. , NEF, Victory Medal 1914-1919 awarded to M2-049467 Pte. H.H. Castle A.S.C. EF, World War I pair miniatures, mounted, for wearing, British Red Cross Society - For War Service 1914-1918 Reverse: INTER ARMA CARITAS EF, and Cap Badge South Wales Borderers with Egypt SWB emblem, VF with the rear clips missing
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze by G.W. De Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, 79.86 grammes, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737 A/UNC toned, the reverse with some tiny spots, in the Red Royal Mint box of issue
Sir Robert Peel Elected Rector of Glasgow University 1837 46mm diameter in copper, by J. Ottley, Obverse: Draped bust of Sir Robert Peel, bare head, facing, three-quarters right, THE Rt. HONble. SIR ROBERT PEEL BARt. M.P. Below: INSTALLED LORD RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW JANy.11 1837., Reverse: Arms and insignia of the University within a wreath ENTERTAINED AT A PUBLIC DINNER IN GLASGOW BY UPWARDS OF 3000 CITIZENS. 43.91 grammes, BHM 1749, Eimer 1291, minor touches of surface residue, EF with some small edge nicks
Medals a small group (5) comprising Marriage of Queen Victoria 1840 54mm diameter in White Metal, by J. Davis, Obverse: VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819. ALBERT BORN AUG 26th 1819. Reverse: Victoria and Albert stand before an Archbishop performing the ceremony, In Exergue: MARRIED FEB. 10. 1840, 51.51 grammes, BHM 1909 NEF with some blistering, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 36mm on a Maltese Cross-shaped flan, in base metal, uniface, Portrait of Queen Victoria left, veiled, with dates of her birth, the Coronation, her marriage and the 1887 Golden Jubilee, Coronation of George V 1911 Caernarvon Local issue 32mm diameter in brass with suspension loop and ribbon at the top, the ribbon with a Union Jack, Good Fine, cleaned, World War I 1914-1918 Medals (2) the first awarded to S.LT. A.G. Maddock R.N.V.R, GVF cleaned, the second Fine with no suspension, the edge naming removed, Award Medal 1830 Bruce Castle, Obverse: View of Bruce Castle, Reverse: ALL IS THE GIFT OF INDUSTRY 1830, in centre a plate inscribed J. Dutton VF
GermanyWorld War II Eagle Order Reverse: DEUTSCHE VERDIENST MEDAILLE, Good Fine with ribbon, France Medaille du Merire Agricole 1883 in silver, with blue and white enamelling with gilt centre, Belgium Brussels Festival 1905, Obverse conjoined busts of Leopold I and Leopold II Good Fine with ornate mount at the top
Joseph Chamberlain, Visit to South Africa 1903, 51mm diameter in silvered bronze by J. Fray, Obverse: Bust facing, draped, wearing a monocle. THERIGHT HON. J. CHAMBERLAIN M.P. Reverse: Peace standing left, her arm outstretched towards sun, inscribed UNITY and rising over the horizon. Steamship H.M.S. Good Hope at sea. SOUTH AFRICA 1903. A cartouche below, inscribed : I GO TO S.AFRICA WITH THE MOST EARNEST DESIRE TO BRING TOGETHER THE PEOPLE INTO ONE GREAT AFRICAN NATION UNDER THE BRITISH FLAG, 53.34 grammes, Eimer 1876, BHM 3888, EF. Note: Joseph Chamberlain, father of Neville Chamberlain, was the first Secretary of State to visit an overseas colony on political matters
Modern Medals (9) Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh Visit To Paris 1957 72mm diameter in bronze, Monnaie de Paris restrike UNC boxed with certificate, World War II 40th Anniversary 1985 63mm diameter in bronze, by the Royal Mint, Lustrous UNC, boxed with certificate, Bank of England Museum Medal 44mm diameter in base metal UNC boxed, France 50th Anniversary of the Entente Cordiale 1954 66mm diameter in bronze by H. Dropsy, EF, Crown medal 1979 Margaret Thatcher in gold plated silver Proof nFDC with certificate, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 45mm diameter in gilt White Metal? NEF, Bronze medal undated Obverse: Britain, Reverse British Assauilt Rifle SA80 EF with coloured Union Jack on either side, Bronze Medal 38mm diameter The NorfolkRegiment, uniface, EF with suspension loop attached, and Advertising Token 38mm diameter in White metal, Matchless Metal Polish Obverse: Britannia seated, Reverse the calendar for 1901
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 46mm diameter in bronze, by F. Bowcher, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined, draped and crowned, EDWARD VII . ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Helmeted figure of the Mother Country holds aloft a crown , with children of the Empire left, and Britannia seated right, with Westminster Abbey in the distance, GOD SAVE THE KING, In Exergue: CROWNED JUNE 26th 1902, 42.86 grammes, Eimer 1869, BHM 3741, EF with some small spots, much scarcer than the Official Royal Mint issue medal
Bee Keeping Prize medal undated and unawarded, (c.1920) 41mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Three Beehives, Reverse: a Laurel wreath, uninscribed, 29.53 grammes, GEF with a few small spots
Poland, Battle of Warsaw (The November Uprising), Heroic Poland 1831 Obverse: Two female figure standing symbolizing Poland and Belgium, TU NE MOURRAS PAS, Reverse: A L'HÉROÏQUE POLOGNE Above: A wreath of stars, Below: two crossed branches and the Belgian Lion, 62.22 grammes, NEF with some surface dirt in the legends
Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 57mm diameter in bronze by E. CarterPreston, Obverse: Crown bust in Coronation robes right, EDWARD . VIII . CROWNED . MAY . XII. MCMXXXVII in left field, Reverse: Britannia seated right with crown and eagle holding olive branch CANADA . INDIA . S.AFRICA . AUSTRALIA . NEW ZEALAND, Giordano CM215a, 69.84 grammes, A/UNC with a small amount of surface residue on the obverse
European Medals (6) France (4) Exposition de Havre - Société Canine de la Basse-Seine, 45mm diameter in silvered bronze Obverse: Bust left, RF below, Reverse: different breeds of dogs, with inscription EXPOSITION DE HAVRE SOCIETE CANINE DE LA BASSE-SEINE in the centre, Exposition de Havre - Société Canine de la Basse-Seine 2, 45mm diameter in silvered bronze Obverse: Bust right, helmeted RF below, Reverse: different breeds of dogs, with inscription EXPOSITION DE HAVRE SOCIETE CANINE DE LA BASSE-SEINE in the centre EF, Alliance Francaise Medal 66mm in bronze by H. Dropsy, awarded to Mrs. Hilary Davis, Cheltenham, toned UNC, Launch of the Transatlantic liner 'Antilles' 1952 54mm diameter in bronze by R. Delamarre, EF, Belgium (2) Brussels University (c.1921) 36mm diameter in silvered bronze by P. Bonnetain, unawarded, EF with loop mount at the top, Plaque Belgium - Aero Club de Belgique 67mm x 46mm in bronze, undated, by E.P. Blin, Obverse: Plane flies over two eagles, Reverse: branch and name plaque, EF
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 51mm diameter in bronze by Mappin & Webb, Obverse: Crown above medallic busts three-quarters left and right, DIEU ET MON DROIT on ribbons below, EDWARD THE SEVENTH ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT, Reverse: Britannia stands before parliament, blowing trumpet, GOD SAVE THE KING - GOD SAVE THE QUEEN // 26 JUNE 1902. Unlisted by Eimer, 38.67 grammes, BHM 3836, EF with some small spots. The 26th June date shown on the medal is the proposed original date for the Coronation, which was cancelled due to the King having an appendix operation. The Coronation took place of 9th August 1902.
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London 1886 52mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT, Reverse: COLONIAL AND INDIAN EXHIBITION 1886 within a wreath, 78.18 grammes, Eimer 1725, BHM 3209, uninscribed, EF with some minor spots and contact marks
World War I Medal pair, 1914-1918 War Medal and Victory medal awarded to G-12153 Pte. J.E. Bradley R.W. KentRegiment, NVF, the silver medal with ribbon and on a bar for wearing
Prize Medals (9) Home Gardener and Smallholder Championship Medallionundated and unawarded 45mm diameter in bronze, boxed, along with Royal National Rose Society Bronze Medals (8) undated 42mm diameter in bronze, 7 are unawarded one is inscribed Rosendale Rose Show 1976 UNC
In White Metal (3) Coronation of William IV 47mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: Conjoined busts right, draped, HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY WILLIAM IV AND QUEEN ADELAIDE, Reverse: A Ship sailing towards Britannia and the British Lion on shore, CROWN'D AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY SEPr. 8. 1831 In Exergue: KING WILLIAM IV / AND / QUEEN ADELAIDE, 35.61 grammes, BHM 1497, VF/GVF with an edge knock by ADELAIDE, Death of The Duke of Wellington 1852 51mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Uniformed bust of the Duke left, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Britannia standing weeping before a funerary plaque and trophy of arms, WELLINGTON / BORN / MAY 1 1769 / DIED / SEPr. 14 1852. Victory kneeling to right, British Lion crouched to fore. BRITANNIA MOURNS HER HERO NOW AT REST, In Exergue WATERLOO / JUNE 18 1885, 36.76 grammes, BHM 2476, NEF, International Exhibition 1862 51mm diameter in White Metal by Pinches, Obverse: Exterior view of the Exhibition buildings on a plinth inscribed WEST FRONT, Above: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. In Exergue: OPENED MAY 1st. MDCCCLXII, Reverse: Britannia seated holding flag, attended by Commerce holding flag inscribed EUROPE / ASIA / AFRICA / AMERICA / AUSTRALASIA, 38.59 grammes, BHM 2739 VF with some contact marks
First World War - City of Lincoln Tribute 1919 36mm diameter in bronze by Lidgett, Obverse: Armorial shield and motto CIVITAS LINCOLNIENSIS on a banner below, IN TOKEN OF LINCOLN'S GRATITUDE, Reverse: A soldier kneeling right before Britannia, who places a wreath on his head. Beyond, landscape and sea with field gun and cruiser ; above, an airship and biplane, SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR . Exergue 1914-1919, 18.80 grammes, Eimer 1967, A/UNC with some small spots, in the box of issue
Medals (5) Coronation of Edward VIII 1937, 45mm diameter in bronze by Turner & Simpson VF/GVF, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 36mm diameter in gilt bronze by Cashmore & Co. EF, Coronation of George VI 1937 45mm diameter in bronze by Turner & Simpson EF with an old scratch on the reverse, Festival of Britain 1951 45mm diameter silver plated, by Pinches, EF , Referendum 1975 Proof nFDC boxed with certificate
Centenary of the First World War 1914-2014 Crown-sized Medals Silver plated (25) Prooflike UNC, the reverses with some toning, each in a descriptive 4 page folder
France Award Medal 1893 10th District Charity Office, 42mm diameter in copper, by A.Lesaill, Obverse: Arms of the city of Paris within an oak and laurel wreath REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, Reverse: ASSISTANCE PUBLIQUE QUETE POUR LES PAUVRES BUREAU DE BIENFAISANCE, Xme.ARRONDISEMENT with engraved name M.ENJOLRAS 1892-1893, within a wreath, 34.95 grammes, EF with some tiny rim nicks
Map of the World : Eastern and Western Hemispheres (c.1820) 74mm diameter undated, in white metal by T.Halliday, possibly struck by Edward Thomason, Eimer 1139a, Obverse: Detailed Map of the Eastern Hemisphere, the continents AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE and NEW HOLLAND (Australia) identified together with countries and some cities, Reverse: Detailed map of North and South America identified, together with countries and islands GEF boxed with good surfaces, rare
Earl of Essex, Robert Devereux, 1642, a silver military reward, cast, 35mm x 26mm on an oval flan, Obverse: Half length figure of Essex, almost facing, armoured and holding an upright sword, above SX incuse, SHOULD HEAR BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT FOR TRUE RELIGION AND SUBIECTS FREDOM STAND, PRO RELIGIONE . LEGE. REGE. ET. PARLIAMENTO (incuse in running script), much of this indistinct, Reverse: Two equal horizontal sections containing the two Parliaments in which the King and the Speaker are seated, holed at the top for suspension, 6.16 grammes, Eimer 140, MI i 295/113, Near Fine, the Earls face worn, Rare
GB and a few World medals a mixed group (114) base metal types 19th and 20th Century, a wide variety of subjects covered, many Coronation and Jubilee types, several are local issues, also includes Handel Centenary Festival 1859 51mm in bronze, The Building for the Great ExhibitionLondon 1851 74mm diameter in copper?, Prince Edward Recovery from Illness 1872 in White Metal, Naval and Military Exhibition 1901 in White Metal, Prince Albert England's Pride undated 27mm in White metal, also includes many Edward VIII types, along with Sentimental Token 1773 Queen Charlotte, a group of brass, bronze and White metal medalets and gaming counters, these include George IV and Victoria-related items, an interesting selection, in mixed grades many VF or better, some holed
British Victories in the Peninsular War 1810 50mm in bronze, by T.Wyon Jnr. Obverse: Bust right, LIEUT. GEN. LORD. VISCOUNT WELLINGTON. K.B.MDCCCX, Reverse: Victory standing right, upon a rock, a fallen French standard at her feet, BHM 699, Eimer 1010, 62.90 grammes, EF the reverse with some minor surface marks and a spot on the shield, boxed
King George V and Queen Mary, Edward VIII (2) and George VI and Queen Elizabeth a 4-medal set each 32mm diameter in plated bronze, by W.H.Hasler, comprising George V Silver Jubilee 1935 uniface, Edward VIII Accession/Abdication 1936 (2), and George VI Coronation 1937 matt finish, nEF to UNC with a 3-piece fitted case, along with Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 35mm diameter in silver by Pinches Lustrous UNC
Coronations and Jubilees (23) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 25mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issues (8), Coronation of Edward VII 31mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issues (9), George V Silver Jubilee 32mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issues (5), Coronation of George VI 32mm in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue (1), VF to A/UNC some attractively toned, some cleaned
Mons Star group of three, awarded to S-1140 Sjt. T. Ball, 1/E Surr. Regt. 1914 Star with Mons clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medals, EF to GEF, along with Queen's South Africa Medal with three clasps Cape Colony, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded to Sjt T.Ball, EF nicely toned, includes some original paper envelopes
Death of Lord Effingham, Master of the Mint 1791, 35mm diameter in gilt copper, by J. Milton. Obverse: Bust of Lord Effingham left THO . HOWARD . COM .DE . EFFINGHAM . REI . MONET . PRÆF 1784, Reverse: Britannia seated left on a globe with shield and spear, , at her side is a cornucopia overflowing with coins and medals, PRO PATRIÆ, Edge: NATUS . XIII . JAN . MDCCXLVII . OB . XV . NOV . MDCCXCI . AET . XLIV, BHM 353, Eimer 844, 20.90 grammes, GVF/NEF with some darker toning areas, listed as RRR by BHM
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London 1886, 52mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, manufactured by R. Heaton & Sons. Obverse: Bare head of the Prince of Wales left, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT, Reverse: Inscription within an open wreath COLONIAL AND INDIAN EXHIBITION LONDON 1886 in five lines, BHM 3209, Eimer 1725, 80.76 grammes, UNC with some small spots
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 57mm diameter in silver by L.Durbin, Reverse: the Hybrid-Tea 'Silver Jubilee Rose' Eimer 2136 UNC toned, in the box of issue with certificate, the box inscribed 'In Commemoration of the Queen's Award For Export Achievement to LondonAmerican Finance Corporation Limited, The box interior with inscription plate: PRESENTED TO THE RIGHT HON. LORD ARMSTRONG OF SANDERSTEAD PC GCB MVO. Lord Armstrong (William Armstrong, Baron Armstrong of Sanderstead). Armstrong was private secretary to the Secretary of the War Cabinet Sir Edward Bridges from 1943 to 1945. Between 1949 and 1953 he was principal private secretary to three successive Chancellors of the Exchequer: Sir Stafford Cripps, Hugh Gaitskell and R.A.Butler. In 1962 he became Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, and in 1968 he became Head of the Home Civil Service. Due to his influence in Edward Heath's government he was dubbed 'The Deputy Prime Minister'. This along with a small and varied group (6) Hungary 200 Forint 1976 300th Anniversary of the Birth of Ferencz Rakoczi II Silver Proof nFDC colourfully toned, in the box of issue, Poland 200 Zlotych 1976 Olympic Games Y#86 UNC in a slide case, Russia One Rouble (2) 1977 Moscow Olympics Prooflike Y#144 Prooflike UNC in a slide case, 1977 60th Anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution Y#143.1 Lustrous UNC, Medals (2) Philippines - Imelda Marcos/Cultural Centre of the Philippines78mm diameter in gold-plated bronze, UNC in a wooden box, Medal - 65mm diameter in base metal World Hunger Fund Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi 5-time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee EF with some surface deposit
Stockton and Darlington Railway centenary 1925, 77mm diameter in bronze, by G. Bayes, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, between shields of Stockton and Darlington. EDWARD PEASE. GEORGE STEPHENSON Exergue: STOCKTON & DARLINGTON RAILWAY - INCLUDED IN LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 1825-1925. Reverse: Vulcan, left, holding a model of an engine, LOCOMOTION No.1 1825 beyond, a 1925 PACIFIC type engine FIRST IN THE WORLD, BHM 4205, Eimer 2001, 252.12 grammes, GVF with some edge nicks, of particular interest to the railway enthusiast and historian
Preliminaries For The Peace of Amiens 1801 38mm in copper by H. Kettle, Obverse: Oval Shield on crossed swords, PRELIMINARIES OF PEACE BETWEEN GRETA BRITAIN AND FRANCE SIGNED OCTOBER 1st 1801, Reverse: Peace standing on a quay holding an olive branch and emptying a cornucopia, bales at her side, ships at sea, THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE, ears of corn in exergue. BHM 516. 28.25 grammes, NEF, Peace of Amiens 1802 38mm diameter in Copper by J.G. Hancock, Obverse Bust left, uniformed MARQUIS CORNWALLIS BRITISH PLENIPOTENTIARY AT AMIENS. Reverse Britannia seated beside a cherub, holds a tablet inscribed AD (dington) H (awkesbury) COR (nwallis) BUO (naparte) A medallion of George III on her lap. POST NUBILA PHOEBUS. Exergue DEFINITIVE TREATY CONCLUDED 1802, BHM 539, 30.36 grammes, EF with some spots and contact marks, Death of Caroline 1731 Dassier’s “Kings and Queens of England” Series, 40mm diameter in bronze, CAROLINA · D · G · MAG · BR · FR · ET · HIB · REG ·, draped bust right, wearing stephane; J · DASSIER below / DILECTA DEO ET HOMINIBUS. (Beloved to God and men), Charity seated facing slightly right on knoll, head downward to left, holding nursing infant in lap and extending hand to child to right standing facing. reading from book; to left, child on knoll peering at Charity from behind; child seated right on ground, writing document with quill; I · D · in exergue. 31.09 grammes GVF
Medals a varied group (21) comprising Imperial Service Medals (2) George V Crowned Bust, awarded to Arthur James Smith, EF with some scratches, George VI Crowned Bust, INDIAE legend, awarded to Alfred Frederick Greenleaf EF cleaned with some scratches, Special Constabulary Medal, awarded to William J. Dunbar VF cleaned with some scratches, United Nations Medal with Korea clasp, VF with some staining, NATO Medal with Former Yugoslavia clasp, World War II Stars (5) 1939-1945 Star, Italy Stars (2), and Burma Stars (2) NVF to VF some cleaned or stained, one of the Italy Stars missing it's ribbon, World War II 1939-1945 British War Medals (2) VF the clasps possibly re-attached, World War II Defence Medal NVF with contact marks, London County Council King's Medal , awarded to G. Singleton VF cleaned, Miniatures (3) 1918 Mercantile Marine Medal NVF, General Service Medal with Kenya clasp VG, and Dunkirk 1939 Medal Fine, a Military Officer Bath Pip and two regimental badges, USA World War II Service medal , Occupation Forces with Asia clasp, NVF, Co-op Medal 1863-1913 NEF and lustrous, along with RAF a mixed group, comprising Air Engineer Wings, Sergeant stripes, Medals (5) War Medal 1939-1945, Defence medal, 1939-1945 Star with Bomber Command clasp, France and Germany Star, and Italy Star, VF to EF, an RAF cap badge, Squadron 166 card badge, and RAF Arm Eagle badges (2), Postage Medal boxes (3) one containing a British War Medal 1939-1945, along with medal entitlement slips (3), in varied condition
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver by G.W. de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, 85.65 grammes, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, EF toned with some hairlines and a thin scratch on either side, in the red box of issue
Christ's Hospital School, Marker's Prize, 1553, 35mm diameter in silver, undated (struck c.1790) Obverse Bust of Edward VI right, Reverse open book with HEAR.READ.MARK.LEARN above, Exergue: CHRISTS HOSPITAL INST.MDLIII, Edge reading (the name of the marker) ALEXANDER E.G.MOORE 1882, 16.70 grammes, Eimer 29, A/UNC with deep toning
France Medal 1889 Universal Exposition, Centenary of the 1789 Revolution 33mm diameter in bronze, by Barre GVF, Medal 1878 Paris Exposition 30mm diameter by Barre VF with some scattered tone spots, France JetonWar Administration undated, Obverse: Bust of Louis IV, Reverse: Pomegranate tree, Feuardent 919, 25mm diameter in bronze Good Fine, along with a further group of earlier coins and jetons (25) including pre-Revolution types, these in lower grades
Prize Medals (6) Athletics a group of six medals all awarded to J.M Crawford, comprising Edinburgh University Athletic Club 44mm diameter in bronze (3) 1883 for One Mile Race (open) Second Prize 7th April 1883, 1884 880 Yards Flat Race Handicap Winner, and 1884 2 Mile Flat Race Handicap Winner, and Scottish Amateur Athletic Association (3) 61mm diameter in bronze (3) Championship Meeting 1884 One Mile Flat Race Winner, Championship Meeting 1885 One Mile Flat Race Winner, and Championship Meeting 1886 Half Mile Flat Race Winner, GVF to EF an interesting group
The S.S. Maine Hospital Ship 1899, 44mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, Obverse: Crossed Union Jack and Stars and Stripes within a lifebelt inscribed S.S. MAINE within a roseate. Above: FOR THE AMERICAN LADIES HOSPITAL SHIP FUND, Below: CHAIRMAN, LADY R. CHURCHILL , HON. SEC. MRS. A. BLOW HON TRES. MRS. RONALDS, On a wide border around: FITTED AS A HOSPITAL SHIP BY MESSRS FLETCHER SON & FEARNALL LTD. LONDON, Reverse: Starboard view of the ship. Above: S.S. MAINE, Below: BERNARD N. BAKER ESQ. 1899. On a wide border around: -O- LENT TO BRITISH GOVT FOR USA IN TRANSVAAL WAR BY PRES. OF ATLANTIC TRANSPORT COY, 30.44 grammes, BHM 3650, Eimer 1831, EF and lustrous with a minor scratch by the ship
End of World War I 1919 64mm in bronze by Spink & Son, Obverse: Bust of the King left, draped and crowned, GEORGIVS V REX ET IMP, Reverse: Peace standing facing with wings spread, a dove with an olive branch in it's beak at her right hand, an olive spray in her left. Surrounded by a laurel wreath. At her feet, to the left, an anchor and ribbon, and to the right a broken sword and a ribbon, 158.70 grammes, BHM 4146VF with some light surface dirt and touches of verdigris in places
Battle of Cape St. Vincent 1797 38mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Obverse: Bust almost facing, EARL St. VINCENT DEFEATED THE SPANISH FLEET, Reverse: Two infant genii display an earl's coronet and British ensign above the sea, VALOUR REWARDED. In Exergue: FEB 14 1797 FOUR SHIPS TAKEN OFF CAPE St. VINCENT in 3 lines, BHM 433, Eimer 883, 29.58 grammes, NEF with a flan flaw on the obverse
British Empire Exhibition 1925 51mm diameter in bronze by B. MacKennal/P. Metcalfe, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Reverse: Three stylized figures standing, holding objects symbolizing food, transport and housing, BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION 1925, 68.36 grammes, Eimer 1997, UNC in the box of issue. Note: The official award medal issued to exhibitors in 1925, unnamed
George Frederick Handel - Centenary of His Death 1859, 51mm diameter in copper by W.J. Taylor, Obverse: Draped Bust of George Frederick Handel wearing cap left, GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL, Reverse: CENTENARY COMMEMORATION CRYSTAL PALACE MDCCCLIX, Awarded to W. THEOBALD, Performer, BHM 2656, Eimer 1527, 71.28 grammes, GVF with some contact marks, Crystal Palace Handel Festival 1857 42mm diameter in copper Awarded to E. MOSS Performer, BHM 597, 35.99 grammes, GVF with traces of light smoothing in the fields, along with Prize medal 61mm diameter in bronze, by Elkington, EXHIBITION OF APPLIANCES FOR THE ECONOMY OF LABOUR . MANCHESTER . Awarded to J.D.Ashworth - Consolidated Emery Wheels 1875, 108.60 grammes, NEF, come in contemporary case
Medals (8) 1902 Coronation Procession - City of Coventry, Godiva and Trades, 35mm diameter in bronze VF cleaned and pierced for suspension, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 - City of Cambridge, 38mm diameter in bronze, VF pierced for suspension, Coronation of George VI 1937 20mm diameter, uniface with suspension bar and pin attached at the top, Miner's check holed with 222 stamped, and an OOO stamp on either side, Near Fine, The King's Medal 1913-1914 for attendance conduct and industry awarded to V.Frost, GVF, Edward VII - London County Council Attendance medal, holed for suspension, with 1907 bar attached, awarded to A. Brown for punctual attendance during the year 1906-7 and four previous years VF, World War II 1939-45 Star VF, and Egypt - United Arab Republic Medal 1971 35mm diameter in bronze, Good Fine with a suspension loop at the top
Colonel Wardle 1809, 53mm diameter in copper, by P. Wyon, Obverse: Draped bust facing, three-quarters right, GWYLLM LLOYD WARDLE ESQr. M.P. , A MOST MAGNANIMOUS, FIRM, CANDID, AND INDEPENDENT PATRIOT. Reverse: Inscription in 11 lines: THE DUTY / WHICH I OWE MY / COUNTRY / IS PARAMOUNT / TO / EVERY OTHER / CONSIDERATION / SEE MR WARDLE'S SPEECH / ON THE CHARGES AGt.H.R.H. / THE DUKE OF YORK / MARCH . 8. 1809, 74.31 grammes, BHM 667, EF with some contact marks
Prize Medal Sand & District Floral & Horticultural Society 52mm diameter in bronze Reverse: View of Sandye Place, awarded to J.E.Garner 3rd Prize Class 226 August 1922 NEF, along with Royal National Rose Society Medal 41mm diameter in brass EF, Prize medal 38mm in bronze Reverse: PRESENTED BY THE ICHTHEMIC GUARD Co. IPSWICH, EF boxed, and Beass Medal 32mm Botanical Gardens Sheffield NVF
Loss of Minorca 1756 34mm diameter in brass, unsigned, Obverse: A half-length figure facing holding a staff and British flag, a fort firing cannons, to right, a ship BRAVE . BLAKENEY REWARD. In Exergue: BUT TO B GIVE A CORD in two lines, Reverse: Half Length figure of John Byng left, receiving a purse. A ship to right, Reverse: WAS (incuse) MINORCA SOLD BY (incuse) B (incuse) In exergue: FOR . FRENCH . GOLD, 11.87 grammes, Eimer 653, Near Fine with surface marks and edge knocks. The incuse lettering a later addition as worn in these areas. Note: John Byng (1704-1757) Admiral, gave up Minorca to the French after little resistance and was court-marshalled and subsequently shot. William Blakeney, Deputy Governor of Minorca was acclaimed on his return to England and given a baronetcy
The Royal Opera House Long Service Medal 57mm diameter in silver awarded to Richard Watson, 78.47 grammes, GEF toned, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery (c.1944) 70mm diameter in bronze by E. de Bremaecker, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed, FIELD MARSHAL SIR BERNARD L. MONTGOMERY K.C.B. D.S.O., Reverse: LA BELGIQUE RECONAISSANTE HET ERKENTELIJK BELGIE, with UFAC above, Eimer 2067, 123.18 grammes, About EF, the obverse with two small spots
Carlisle Recaptured: Jacobite Rebels Repulsed 1745. 36mm diameter in bronze by Wolff, Obverse: Bust right, draped, GUL . DUX . CUMB. DELICIAE . MILITUM . NATUS . 15 . APR . 1721, Reverse: The Duke of Cumberland, as a warrior, shield decorated, not with bust of the King, attacks a hydra, city in the distance, PRO . PATRE . ET . PATRIA . Exergue: REB : EX . ANG . PUL. ET / CARL. REDACTUM / DEC 1745, as Eimer 597, Eimer mentions 'struck from two pairs of dies', 18.05 grammes, VF/GVF toned, the obverse a little unevenly so, but not unpleasant
Germany (4) SpanishVolunteer Medal (1941-1945) VF with ribbon, Mothers Cross, dated 16 December 1938 on the reverse, central swastika missing, most of the blue and white enamel remaining War Merit Medal First Class with crossed swords and swastika, dated 1939, no ribbon, VF, a German Third Reich Waffen SS Skull breast badge, with A.Donner M9-86 RZ on the reverse, in good condition
Marriage of George, Duke of York to Mary of Teck 1893 in White Metal (3) the first 33mm diameter unsigned, BHM 3450, 11.87 grammes, VF pierced for suspension, the second 39mm diameter by Birmingham Mint, BHM 3443, 16.22 grammes, Good Fine, pierced for suspension, the third 39mm diameter, unsigned, BHM 3447, 24.92 grammes, VF, and Coronation of Edward VII (9) the first The official Royal Mint issue 31mm diameter in silver NVF, the remaining 8 are local issues in base metal in mixed grades to NEF (2 pierced for suspension), along with a Fantasy Crown Edward VII dated 1905 the reverse as the adopted Halfcrown currency design, Plain edge, A/UNC
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 81.38 grammes, GEF with some small tone spots, in the red box of issue
Medals (2) Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 44mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: Britannia standing in archway, CM271d A/UNC, boxed, Coronation of George VI 1937 24mm diameter in base metal (pewter?), uniface, Obverse: conjoined busts left with CORONATION above and the date below EF, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation tins 1953 Manchester (2) each with a Halfcrown in the base inside, one George VI and one Elizabeth II (1953 obverse) GEF to UNC
Capture of Portobello 1739 39mm diameter in pinchbeck, Obverse Admiral Vernon full length in frock-coat, facing right, holding sword and staff, cannon and ship behind, THE BRITISH GLORY REVIV'D BT ADMIRAL VERИOИ, Reverse: Six ships entering Portobello harbour, HE TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY, 20.39 grammes, Fine. Battle of Culloden 1746 Obverse Bust right armoured, WILL DUKE CUMB BRITISH HERO, Reverse: A Battle scene REBELLION JUSTLY REWARDED Exergue: AT CULLODEN 16.APR.1746, 10.75 grammes, Near Fine. Canada Medal 1914 39mm diameter in lead? Camp Valcartier, Canadian Training Base, Obverse: Three Musketeers, Reverse: the names of the Allies on a Maple leaf, 24.23 grammes, Fine
Carlisle Recaptured 1745 35mm diameter in bronze by Wolff, Obverse: Bust right GUL DUX CUMB DELICIAE MILITUM . NATUS 15. APR. 1721. Reverse: The Duke of Cumberland, as a warrior, shield decorated with a bust of the King, attacks a hydra, a city in the distance, PRO PATRE and PATRIA. Exergue: REB. EX ANG. PULLSI. & CARL.REDACTUM DEC : 1745, 11.86 grammes, Eimer 597, VG or slightly better/Fine
Prize Medals (3) Harper Adams Agricultural College, Newport, Salop, 1940-1941 (2) by Vaughton, Birmingham, each 33mm diameter in 9 carat gold, 13.56 grammes and 13.49 grammes respectively, awarded to Percy A. Ball - White Leghorn's stock for laying the most eggs in a year, and Prize medal in Silver 51mm diameter Reverse: Chicken right, National Egg Laying Test 1937-1938 awarded to Percy Ball (Winter Score 215) GVF with some edge nicks
Prince Albert, Freedom of the City of London 1885 77mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1717, BHM 3182, Welch 20, Obverse: Bust right, within a wreath of roses, shamrocks and thistles, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES. BORN JANUARY 8th 1864, Reverse: The Prince and Princess of Wales, together with the Lord Mayor, presiding as Prince Albert Victor received the Freedom from the Chamberlain. RECEIVING THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON JUNE 29th 1885. In Exergue: The City Arms, EF with some thin scratches
The World's Columbian Exposition Commemoration Presentation Medal (1892-1894) awarded in 1896, 76mm diameter in bronze by Saint-Gaudens/Charles E. Barber, Obverse: Columbus making landfall in the Americas, to right: three male figures, one unfurling a banner, above them the symbolic Pillars of Hercules with three Spanish caravels and the inscription PLVS VLTRA, Reverse: A central tablet inscribed WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION IN COMMEMORATION.OF.THE FOUR-HUNDREDTH.ANNIVERSARY OF.THE.LANDING.OF.COLUMBUS . MDCCCXCII . MDCCCXCIII (presented to) JOHN LAING & SONS, the tablet flanked by flaming torches, below: The Santa Maria at full sail. Above: Two winged females hold symbolic attributes, a trumpet and laurel wreaths and a stylus and blank tablet, The dies and hubs were made at the US Mint, and struck by the Scoville Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut. 206.46 grammes, UNC in the aluminium fitted travel case as issued
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 30mm diameter in Silver by C.Emptmeyer. Awarded to Members of the Royal Household, Senior Officials and Government Ministers, Obverse: Jubilee style bust left, VICTORIA D.G.REGINA ET IMPERATRIX F.D. Reverse: 8 line crowned inscription within a wreath IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 60TH YEAROF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 20 JUNE 1897, all within a wreath, with suspension and ribbon, unnamed, VF with some contact ,marks and an edge bruise, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in White Metal, by Spink & Son Ltd. Obverse Bust left Crowned, veiled, laureate and draped TO COMMEMORATE THE 60th YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'SREIGN, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS , Reverse: Imperial Crown above VRI cypher within open wreath, view of sea with lighthouse to left and ships to right GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Above: Shields inscribed with the names of the five continents linked by two chains within which LOVE PEACE AND UNION. In Exergue : Four Shields, with terrestrial globe with riband inscribed BRITONS REJOICE, GVF with some surface marks, holed for suspension, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 in bronze with square with sepia picture of Queen Victoria in the centre, BORN 1819 CROWNED 1838 MARRIED 1840 JUBILEE 1887 around, reverse inscribed with the words of the national Anthem, VF, and a prize medal 1905 Football League Daymen HMS Crescent Cape of Good Hope 1905 awarded to A.C. Shepherd Lg. Sgt. Inside Right VF with suspension loop
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm in bronze, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 77.52 grammes, About EF with some surface marks and an edge bruise, in the red Royal Mint box of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, by G.W de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 80.18 grammes, A/UNC in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, by G.W. de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, gilded, 80.65 grammes, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, EF with two areas of test scratches on the edge, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Medals (4) Abolition of the Slave Trade 1807 36mm diameter in bronze by G.F.Pidgeon and J. Philip, Eimer 984a Obverse: Two men stand facing each other, with hands clasped: beyond: five people dancing around a tree, WE ARE ALL BRETHREN, In Exergue: SLAVE TRADE ABOLISHED BY GREAT BRITAIN 1807. Reverse: Arabic inscription (= sales of slaves prohibited in 1807, Christian era, in the reign of George III, Verily we are all brothers), 15.98 grammes, VG, also listed as a Sierra Leone Penny Token 1807 KM#Tn1.1 (issued 1814), Catholic School Committee medal 47mm diameter in bronze by T.Leighton, Birmingham (1888-1901) Obverse: Seven figures - a standing full-length Madonna and Child, surrounded by kneeling mothers and children, MATER ADMIRABILIS MONSTRA TE ESSE MATREM, Reverse: REWARD FOR GOOD CONDUCT AND ADVANCE FROM THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL COMMITTEE in 7 lines, 46.45 grammes, NVF, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 51mm diameter in white metal by F.Bowcher, for Spink & Son, London, Obverse: Crowned, Laureate and Veiled draped bust of the Queen, left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITT : REGINA : F:D: IND : IMP : IN . COMMEM . AN . REG . SEXAGESMI MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Royal Coat of Ams within a circle of shields inscribed with the names of the members of the Royal Family, THE ROYAL FAMILY BHM 3512, 38.81 grammes, VF/GVF with scratches on the obverse, holed at the top , Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Souvenir medal undated (1953) - The National Playing Fields Association 35mm diameter in aluminium NEF with some scratches
Society of Arts (Instituted 1753), awarded 1841 to Edwd. Bentley, 52mm diameter in silver by W.Wyon, Obverse: Mercury and Minerva, Reverse: inscribed 'FOR HIS METHOD OF PRESERVING VEGETABLE JUICES' within a wreath, 69.16 grammes, in silver (not hallmarked), Eimer 647, VF, scratched and tooled, in a presentation box
Russian Empire - School Award Medal 41mm diameter Obverse: bust of Maria Feodorovna right, ГОСУДАРЫНЯ ИМПЕРАТРИЦА МАРIЯ ΘЕОДОРОВНА Reverse: ЗА БЛАГОНРАВIЕ И УСПѢХИ ВЪ НАУКАХЪ (Good behaviour and success in sciences), Diakov Obv. 909.5/Rev. 909.3, 26.38 grammes, VF with some contact marks, with edge mount attached to the top
South Africa Medal, now with attachments for a brooch mount, no clasp mount, awarded to Tpr.Sgt. Maj: Hood Transvaal Rangs. NVF with some surface marks
Opening of the Parliament of Northern Ireland 1932, by the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) 41mm diameter Gilt uniface, Obverse: Bareheaded bust to right OPENING OF PARLIAMENT . / NORTHERN IRELAND 1932, Giordano CM136, pierced at 12 and 6 o'clock for fasteners, EF and scarce
Queen's South Africa Medal, third type reverse, with two clasps, Transvaal and South Africa 1902 awarded to 4087 Pte. C. Martin Hampshire Regt., GVF toned with some contact marks
Russia, Field Marshal Count Suarov 1799, 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Facing Bust in Cossack uniform, Fd. MARSHAL. COUNT SUWARROW COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE RUSSIANS, Reverse: Fame seated on a trophy of arms CONSEQUITUR QUODCUNQUE PETIT, In exergue: FRENCH DEFEATd & THE PASSAGE OF THE ADDA FORCED. APL 27 1799, 26.00 grammes, NEF
Thomason's Bronze Vase 1821 52mm diameter in White Metal by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THOMASON'S METALLIC BRONZE VASE, PRECISELY THE SIZE OF THE MARBLE ONE AT WARWICK CASTLE. Below: OCCUPIED 6 YEARS TO MODEL CAST & SCULPTURE, Reverse: Another view of the vase: 21 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE & 5 FEET 10 IN: IN HEIGHT. Below: BRONZED IN DEVOTOXIDE in 1820 ACQUIRED A PER OXIDE IN 1829, 45.25 grammes, BHM 1359 EF and lustrous with some minor contact marks, in a round cardboard half-case
Prince of Wales Recovery From Typhoid 1872 58mm diameter in bronze by J.S & A.B Wyon, Obverse Bust left ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES, Reverse: The Prince of Wales' Plumes within an open wreath NATIONAL . THANKSGIVING . FOR . RECOVERY . OF . THE . PRINCE . OF . WALES FEB 1872, Eimer 1619, BHM 2929, 103.18 grammes, Good Fine with some dirt in the legends
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 35mm diameter in bronze by G.Frampton. Obverse: Busts left, conjoined and draped, EDWARDVS VII REX ET IMP ET ALEXANDRA REG 1902, Reverse: Imperial Crown upon a radiate circle, a lion above, flanked by two trees decorated with the Scottish Lion, left, and Irish Harp, right. In Exergue: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VII AND QVEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Eimer 1872, BHM 3767, 17.66 grammes, A/UNC in the box of issue
Medallic issues (4) 2020 Portrait of a British Statesman - Sir WinstonChurchill (2) each 70mm diameter with a black-and-white photo portrait on the obverse, Reverse: silhouette of Churchill against a London skyline, Prooflike UNC with one certificate, 2014 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings oval 85mm x 62mm in gold-plated copper Proof with colour photograph and flags, FDC with certificate, VE-Day 1945 Commemorative, Crown-sized with coloured Union Jack on the reverse Prooflike UNC, and Gibraltar Crown 2020 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II with photo of the front page of the Daily Sketch from 1945 Prooflike UNC
Germany - Beginning of the First World War 1914 29mm diameter in bronze, by Wilhelm Mayer and Franz Wilhelm, Obverse: Bust of Wilhelm II left, uniformed WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER, Reverse: A battle scene FELDZUG GEG. FRANKREICH RUSSLAND U.S.W 1914, 10.36 grammes, NEF with some slightly uneven, but not unpleasant toning in places
World War I pair 1914-1918 and Victory Medal awarded to 10412 Pte. D.P. Bremner H.A.C. INF. VF to EF in the original postal envelope, along with France 40th Anniversary of D-Day 1984 41mm diameter in bronze by Louis Leygue (3) , Obverse: A trophy of flags of the USA, Canada, Great Britain , with Cross of Lorraine in front. COMITE DU DEBARQUEMENT / D-DAY COMMEMORATION COMMITTEE, Reverse: A ship's bow inscribed LIBERTÉ 6 JUIN 1944 / JUIN 1984 all UNC, France 25th Anniversary of D-Day 1969 (2) one in bronze, one in base metal (this with traces of edge mount) both 35mm diameter Reverse: a map depicting the South coast of England and the coast of Northern France showing the landing beaches, VF to EF, along with a white metal miniature copy 19mm diameter VF
LiverpoolShipwreck group of 8 medals to Captain Robert Capper, comprising Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society medals (2) in silver and gold, Spanish Life Saving Medals (one gold), a Lloyd's Medal for Saving Life, a Distinguished Service Cross, George V type, in silver, hallmarked, a Mercantile Marine medal, in bronze, RoyalNaval Reserve Decoration in silver, hallmarked, World War I 1914-1918 Medal. EF to GEF three with boxes. 'The Balmes' a cargo steamer of 3794 tons left Havana on 5/11/1913 bound for Cadiz and Barcelona, she had 103 passengers and 55 crew on board with a cargo of cotton and rum. A fire was discovered on board and an SOS was answered by Captain Capper of the 'Pannonia' which was bound for New York, arriving on the scene on Thursday, the day after the fire was discovered. The passengers were evacuated successfully. The ship then escorted the burning ship to Bermuda before resuming her journey to New York. During World War I, Captain Capper had been in command of S.S. Ausonia and was torpedoed 600 miles from the nearest port. 7 boats were launched, 5 survived the hazardous journey back to Liverpool. The DSC was awarded on 7/8/1918. Sold with numerous documemtation, copies of reports of the incident, including copies of the London Gazette and supplement reporting the award of the DSC
Franco-British Exhibition medal 1908 51mm diameter in 9 carat gold, by F. Bowcher, Obverse: A winged female figure of Peace encourages the alliance between Britain and France, seated facing one another, LONDON MDCCCCVIII, Reverse: A female figure standing right, her arm aloft, regards a plaque(with recipient's name J.CAMPBELL BROWN. D.Sc.L.L.D.) with exhibition buildings beyond FRANCO BRITISH EXHIBITION. 69.16 grammes, Eimer 1903b, BHM 3960, UNC with matt finish, in the P. Vaughton & Sons red box of issue. Cataloguers note: The exhibition was held on a newly-prepared site at White City, West London. Others to be held there and for which medals were awarded, include the Japan-British Exhibition in 1910, and the Anglo-American Exhibition in 1914. James Campbell Brown was born in Aberdeen. His father George Brown worked as a chemical manufacturer in London at Bow Common Alum Works. Brown was educated at the Old Aberdeen Gymnasium under Dr. Alexander Anderson, then at the Marischal College. In 1863 he joined the Royal College of Chemistry, London. He graduated with a BSc in 1867 and received a University scholarship leading to a doctorate in 1870. He taught Chemistry at Aberdeen and then went on to lecture at the Liverpool Royal Infirmary School of Medicine. He also taught at the School of Medicine in Liverpool. Campbell was involved in the creation of the University of Liverpool. He was also involved in water quality studies for the City of Liverpool Water Works. As a specialist also on forensic chemistry he was often called as an expert in court cases. He died in 1910, and after his death his book 'History of Chemistry From The Earliest Times' was published.
The Oliver Stubbs Medal - National Iron Founding Employers' Federation 45mm diameter 53.60 grammes of 15 carat gold, awarded to John Shaw 1923-24 EF and lustrous in the Fattorini & Sons box of issue
Transport, a group of three to J.C. Kerkham Transport Medal 1899-1902 with China 1900 clasp (to J.C. Kerkham), British War Medal (to Lt.Commr. J.C.Kerkham R.N.R.) and RoyalNaval Reserve Decoration George V, this with hallmarks for London, 1916, first two GVF cleaned, last about EF, on a mounting bar for wearing. The Transport medal was the last of the medals associated with the major conflicts of the 19th Century , and was awarded to officers of the merchant vessels used to carry troops and supplies to the wars in China and South Africa. The medal was discontinued on 4/8/2014 on the outbreak of World War I. Only 322 medals were awarded with the China clasp
BritishSouth Africa Company medal, in silver with Rhodesia reverse 1896, awarded to Lieut. G.V. Turnbull, EF cleaned, miniature British South Africa Company Medal with Mashonaland 1897 Reverse EF cleaned, along with medal for the South African & International Exhibition 1792 45mm diameter in bronze, unissued, Reverse: A miner standing before a mine. VF cleaned, a South Africa constabulary button and British South Africa Company cap badge, along with gold-coloured pocket watch (second hand detached, no glass) engraved 'I Saved The King' on a banner with bull below. named GEO.VAIR. TURNBULL, all but the watch on a pin board for display, easily detachable, the bronze medal glued on part of the rim
Medals (3) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver, by G.W. De Saulles, the Official Royal Mint issue, 85.74 grammes, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, A/UNC with some minor hairlines and a thin scratch on the lower part of the obverse, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 57mm diameter in silver with matt finish, by P. Metcalfe, the Official Royal Mint issue, 86.83 grammes, Eimer 2029a, BHM 4249 UNC, Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in silver, by P. Metcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2046, BHM 4314, 91.92 grammes, UNC or near so with some minor contact marks, each in the red Royal Mint box the last box with some tears
World War IMilitary Medal- For Bravery in the Field, group of 4 awarded to 7268 Sjt. J.Donaldson 8/E. Lanc : R, with World War I War Medal (to C.Sjt. J. Donaldson) , Victory Medal (to C.Sjt. J. Donaldson) and 1914-15 Star (to C.Q.M. Sjt. J. Donaldson) , the first NEF with some surface dirt, others NEF to EF
World War I War Medal, World War I Victory Medal, ArmyLong Service and Good Conduct Medal, and Army Meritorious Service Medal George VI issue, awarded to Captain and Quartermaster A. Blythen, CheshireRegiment, NEF to EF cleaned, Andrew Blythen was born 11/11/1865 at Wrexham, He served 24 years with the Cheshire Regiment and was discharged for pension 4/4/1909. When World War I broke out he offered his services, and first saw service with the 8th Bn. Cheshire Regiment as shown on the 1918 Army list. The 1919 list shows him as a Captain employed with Dispersal Unit on the Territorial Force General List. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by Army Order 217 in 1939. Comes with copies of service papers, and Army List pages
USAPhiladelphia Exposition 1876 76mm diameter in bronze by H. Mitchell, Obverse : Female figure seated right holding a wreath, the United States shield at her side, the border decorated with vignettes displaying the symbols of Art and Industry. Reverse: INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION, PHILADELPHIA, MDCCCLXXVI, a wreath within, AWARDED BY UNITED STATES CENTENNIAL COMMISION, 271.96 grammes and 9mm thick, GEF cased
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver, by G.W. De Saulles, the Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 85.70 grammes, EF with some scratches and contact marks, in the red Royal Mint box
Coronation Medals (6) 1902 Edward VII (2) The Official Royal Mint issues, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, the first EF with some contact marks and hairlines, the second Fine, 1911 George V The Official Royal Mint issues (4) Eimer 1922b, BHM 4022 VF with an edge nick, VF cleaned, and GEF (2), the last two in the Royal Mint paper envelopes of issue
Horticultural Award Medals (10) National Chrysanthemum Society silver (4) three are 46mm diameter, the other 33mm, one of the 46mm medals awarded to H.J. Caton Chelmsford November Show 1962 EF, London Gardens Society 38mm diameter in silver, awarded to Miss E.H.Redway 1961 NEF, Seed Growers and Florists 39mm in gilt, along with four bronze issues these NVF to EF
Signing of the Armistice 10th Anniversary 1928 76mm diameter in silver by C.L.J.Doman, Obverse: The Cenotaph, London THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. Reverse: An allegory of Deliverance: Great Britain advancing left, supports a youthful warrior, head bandaged and shackles broken, offers a wreath to the memory of fallen heroes. Exergue: NOVEMBER 11th MCMXVIII , 194.65 grammes, Eimer 2008, BHM 4132, GVF once lightly cleaned, in the fitted case of issue, Eimer states a mintage of 547 pieces
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 (2) a pair 52mm and 35mm diameter in bronze by G. Frampton, Obverse: Busts left conjoined and draped, EDWARDVS . VII . REX . ET . IMP . ET . ALEXANDRA . REG 1902, Reverse: The Imperial Crown on a radiate circle, lion above, flanked by two trees with the Scottish Lion, left and the Irish HArp, right Exergue: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION. OF. KING. EDWARD. VII. AND QVEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Eimer 1872a and 1872c, BHM 3767, 54.73 grammes and 17.75 grammes, both A/UNC in the boxes of issue, the boxes with some wear
USAPhiladelphia Exposition 1926 Medal of Award 76mm diameter in gilt bronze by Albert Laessle, Obverse: A defiant eagle protecting a nest with Independence Hall and a rising sun in the distance, Reverse: MEDAL OF AWARD in centre, SESQUICENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION PHILADELPHIA 1776-1926, Edge B.B.B. Co. PHILA, 154.57 grammes, EF in the fitted case of issue, this with repairs on the front lower corners
Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer 1981 Birmingham Mint 39mm diameter in silver Obverse: CD within a wreath, Reverse: St. Paul's cathedral 29th July 1981 above. Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificate, City of Lincoln Arts and Crafts Exhibition 51mm diameter in bronze awarded to M.C.Sharpley 1930 for modelling, UNC, boxed, Royal Exchange Opened 1844 51mm diameter in white metal by Allen & Moore BHM 2174 EF, France - Paris Exposition 1878, 51mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: bust left, Reverse: Palace de Trocadero EF, Calendar Medal 2001 William Shakespeare 75mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint toned UNC, Dog Show Prize medal 45mm diameter in bronze, undated, unawarded GEF, Coronation of George V 1911 Portsmouth 38mm diameter in bronze A/UNC, R.M.S Mauretania 33mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: View of the ship, Exergue: Built on Merseyside 1937-1937 GEF holed for suspension
Staffordshire Agricultural Society Prize medal in silver, by Ottley, Birmingham, 47mm diameter, awarded to John Bailey 'For The Best Sample of Cheese in any Class' 1886, Reverse: A farmyard scene, GEF white toned, in a lunette-style case, silver coloured, not hallmarked with suspension loop at the top, in a fitted case
City of Bradford Technical College Silver Prize medal 1904 69mm x 40mm elliptical shaped with a point at each end, incuse design, awarded to Stanley Brown for Dress Good Designing in Department of Textile Industries Nov. 29th 1904 by Fattorini & Sons, Bradford, 64.17 grammes, EF in the fitted case of issue
Coronations and Jubilees (4) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, EF set into a lunette holder with suspension ring, in a Dell & Son fitted case, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 40mm diameter in white metal by Spink & Son, Obverse: Conjoined busts right, Reverse: Arms of the City SHEFFIELD below CORONATION DAY JUNE 26th 1902, VF holed for suspension, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 25mm diameter in silver, by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, VF, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 32mm diameter in silver, by P. Metcalfe, the Official Royal Mint issue, EF/GEF lightly toned, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Edward VII (4) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1871b, BHM 3737 EF, Coronation of Edward VII 38mm diameter in bronze by J. Carter Obverse: Conjoined busts left THEI MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTIESEDWARD VII & ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Royal Arms draped and crowned, within a wreath, CORONATION AUGUST 9TH 1902 EF with some spots, boxed, Edward VII Coronation 20mm diameter in silver by Lauer, Obverse: Bust facing, three-quarters left, Reverse: Royal Arms and supporters, DIEU ET MON DROIT below, In Exergue: IN CELEBRATION OF THE CORONATION 1902 VF loop mounted at the top, Death of Edward VII 1910 39mm diameter in white metal, by Sale, Obverse: Bust right EDWARD VII BORN NOV 9th 1841, CROWNED AUGUST 9th 1902, DIED MAY 6th 1910, Reverse: Britannia crying, leaning on the King's tomb. BHM 3894, 21.09 grammes, VF with some surface residue
City and Guilds Medal 51mm diameter in silver awarded to Alice Wright for ladies and children's tailoring 1st Prize 1935, Reverse: Ordinary Technological Examination, UNC in the black box of issue with certificate
France - Prize Medal awarded to Mme. Durand , Sage Femme a poix, 1881, Edward Jenner 41mm diameter in silver, by Hamel & Lecomte Obverse: Bust Three-quarters facing, on a plinth dated 1749, between two palm leaves, EDWARD JENNER, Reverse: COMITE . CENTRALE . DE . VACCINE . DU . DEPARTEMENT . DU . NORD, Edge: ARGENT, 20.03 grammes, VF
Medals (13) Death of George IV 24mm in brass, VG, holed, 1902 Coronation of Edward VII (4) 22mm in bronze, loop mounted at the top both GVF, Beverley Friendly Societies 39mm in White Metal pierced for suspension with ribbon EF, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Obverse:~ Fuchs portraits, Reverse: City Arms, Henry W. Newton, Mayor, 39mm in bronze VF pierced for suspension, with ribbon, Sheffield 40mm diameter in white metal by Spink & Son, EF pierced for suspension, Coronation of George V 1911 33mm diameter in bronze EF with suspension loop, Coronation of George VI 1937, struck by Rowntrees 33mm diameter in bronze VF with suspension loop, Coronation of George VI 26mm diameter in bronze Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA . INDIA . S.AFRICA . AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND . BRITAIN, EF with suspension loop and bar, Coronation of George VI 1937 45mm diameter Reverse: Britannia standing in arch VF, Captain Scott - The Discovery 1902 30mm diameter in bronze NVF, The Bell Medal - Presented by The Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs, undated, GVF, Royal Mint/Royal Mail, Royal Mail 150th Anniversary New identity 1990 39mm diameter in cupro-nickel EF, along with Canada One Dollar 1970 Manitoba GVF, Tokens (2) Halfpenny J.T.Parrish Ltd. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NVF, and Thank you Token £14.97 undated, Fine
Medals (4) Thomason's Bronze Vase 1821 54mm diameter in bronze by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THE THOMASON METALLIC VASE 21 FEETIN CIRCUMFERENCE & 55 FEET 10 IN. IN HEIGHT, Reverse; Another view of the vase BEGUN IN THE 54TH YEAR OF KING GEORGE THE III AND COMPLETED IN THE FIRST YEAR OF GEORGE IV, 66.18 grammes, BHM 1176, VF with some contact marks and small spots, Thomason's Bronze Vase 1829 52mm diameter in white metal by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THOMASON'S METALLIC BRONZE VAZSE. PRECISELY THE SIZE OF THE MARBLE AT WARWICK CASTLE. Below: OCCUPIED 6 YEARS TO MODEL CAST AND SCULPTURE in three lines, Reverse: Another view of the vase 21 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE AND 5 FEET 10 IN. IN HEIGHT. Below: BRONZED IN DEVOTOXIDE in 1820, ACQUIRED A PER OXIDE IN 1820. 39.24 grammes, BHM 1359, Fine or better with a little blistering in places, Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 46mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left GEORGE STEPENSON ESQ. ENGINEER, Reverse: A viaduct with an engine and trucks upon it, tall trees to left. Above: BRIDGE AT NEWTON, In Exergue: LIVERPOOL & MANCHESTER RAILWAY OPENED 15th SEPT. 15 1830 Good Fine with some small blisters, holed at the top, Centenary of the Birth of George Stephenson 1881 45mm diameter in white metal by T.P. Chapman, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left: GEORGE STEPHENSON BORN JUNE 9th 1781 AT WYLAM. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. DIED AUG. 17 1848, Reverse: Stephenson's Rocket. Below: THE ROCKET 1830 GEORGE STEPHENSON CENTENARY MEDAL, 27.64 grammes, BHM 3097, Eimer 1681b, VF
Europe (5) France - Genealogy of the Dukes of Lorraine , 48mm diameter in bronze, undated and unsigned, Obverse: A family tree with all names in ovals, Reverse: legend in 15 lines:- EBERHARDVS ALSATIAE COMES. HVGONIS ALSATIAE ET FERRETI COMITIS FILIVS. EADIVAM ANGLORVM SANGVINE REGIO ORTAM SOROREM EDGITAE OTHONI . I . IMPERATORI NVPTAE DVXIT VXOREM . AN . CMXXX. ET EX EA PROLEM SVSCEPIT ADHELEIDEM IMPERATORISCONRADI SALICI MATREM . GARARDVM METENSEM . C . ET AD ALBERTVM COMITEM ALSATIAE, VF holed at the top, Italy General Exposition, Torino 1884, 51mm diameter in White metal by Cravero E Cargnino, Obverse Umberto I left draped, UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA, Reverse: Classical male figure, emblems, City view, locomotive and statue behind, ESPOSIZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA TORINO 1884, GVF with some surface marks, Germany (2) Seven Years War 1757 - Battle of Prague, Obverse: Military cuirassed half-length bust in profile of Frederick the Great (Frederick II of Prussia), facing right wearing laurel wreath FRIDERICVS MAGN. D. G. REX BORVSS. EL. BRAND. DVX SILES ET, Reverse: Victory hovering (with lightning bolts extending from her right hand behind) over a kneeling figure of Bohemia/Austria - kicking the crown off Empress Maria Theresa. Trophies of captured weapons below, a shield with lettering VICTORIA FRIDERICI MAGN. FAMA · PRVDENTIA · ET · VIRTVTE, Exergue: AVSTR · EXERC · PROPE · PRAG · FVNDIT CÆSO ET · PRAGA · OBSESSA ·VI · MAJI · MDCCLVII, Good Fine, holed twice at the top, 22nd meeting of German Naturalists and Doctors Bremen 1844, 48mm diameter by Wilkens, Obverse: Olbers and Treviranus heads facing left H.W.M.OLBERS 11 OCT 1758 GEST 2 MARCH 1840 G.R.TREVIRANUS 4 FEB 1776 GEST, 16 FEB 1837, Reverse: A still life from the Museum in Bremen DEN DEUTSCHEN NATURFORSSCHERN UND AERZTEN DAS MUSEUM IN BREMEN IM SEPTEMBER 1844, Good Fine with some verdigris, some surface marks and edge nicks, Netherlands Arts and Crafts Exhibition Amsterdam 1877 24mm diameter in White metal by S. De Vries, Obverse: Bust right KONING WILLEM DE DERDE BESCHERMHEER, Reverse: View of a building, KUNST NIJVERHEIDS TENTOONSTELLING, Exergue: AMSTERDAM JULIJ 1877 GVF
Medals (8) Charles I and Henrietta Royalist badge cast in brass Obverse: Bust of the King right, Reverse: Bust of Henrietta left, Poor, holed, Death of Charles Calvert 1832 44mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Draped Bust of Charles Calvert left, Reverse: A TRIBUTE FROM THE ELECTORS OF SOUTHWARKTO THE MEMORY OF CHARLES CALVERT ESQr THEIR FAITHFUL REPRESENTATIVEIN FIVE SUCCESSIVE PARLIAMENTS FIRST ELECTED 1812 DIED SEPTr 1832 in 10 lines, BHM 1569, Robert Fellowes 1827 38mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Bare Head of Robert Fellows left, ROBERTVS FELLOWES L.L.D. MERENTI PROPOSVIT, Reverse: MORBIS INSPECTIS DESCRIPTIQVE MERVIT. VNIV: COLL : LOND: ALVMIMVS. BHM 1311, About VF with some spots, Defeat of Napoleon 1814 39mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Peace standing emptying cornucopia onto sea shore, barrel to left, ships in background, THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE, BHM 798, Fine with some pitting, holed at the top, King George IIISentimental Medal 1773 26mm diameter by J. Kirk, Obverse: Bust of the King, right, reverse: GEORGE III KING OF GREAT BRITAIN ETc. BHM 167, About Fine, The Reform Bill 1832 25mm diameter in Brass, unsigned, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Lord Grey, Lord Russell and Lord Brougham, THE FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE, Reverse: THE GREAT REFORM BILL THE BULWARK OF FREEDOM PASSED INTO A LAW JUNE 7. 1832 in 7 lines, BHM 1616, VG holed, listed as rare by BHM, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 49mm diameter in White metal by J.Davis, Obverse: Bare head of Queen Victoria left, hair high in chignon, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESRTY VICTORIA, Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned, Scotia, Britannia and Hibernia around, Fame and Archbishop behind, BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED THE THROME JUNE 20 1837 CROWN JUNE 26 1838, BHM 1811, Fine/Good Fine with some blistering, holed at the top, Opening of the Newport Dock Extension 1858 51mm diameter in bronze, by J. Moore, A. Aston Medallist, Obverse a view of the new dock. AREA OF NEW DOCKS 57000 YDS, LENGTH 950 FT. Breadth 350 FT. DEPTH 26 FT. COST £64000, Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OPENING OF THE NEWPORT DOCK EXTENSION. MARCH 2nd 1858. Legend in 12 lines : CHAIRMAN S. HOMFRAY ESQ. SECRETARY CAPTN. FOOTE R.N.ENGINEER Jas. ABERNETY ESQ. M.I.C.E. RESIDENT ENGINEER J.R. KELLOCK ESQ. CONTRACTORS MESSRS. RENNIE LOGAN & Co.MAYOR Wm. WILLIAMS ESQ. unlisted by BHM NVF with some edge knocks
Opening of the Queen Alexandra Dock Cardiff 1907 52mm diameter in bronze by Spiridon & Son. Obverse: Busts conjoined. KING EDWARD VII. QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: City Arms in the centre, TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT TO THE CITY OF CARDIFF OF THE KING & QUEEN & H.R.H. PRINCESS VICTORIA ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE QUEEN ALEXANDRA DOCK 13TH JULY 1907, Below: SIR W.S. CROSSMAN KT. LORD MAYOR J.L. WHEATLEY TOWN CLERK, 62.18 grammes, Eimer 1900, BHM 3945, EF with a few small spots
Opening of the Queen Alexandra Dock Cardiff 1907 52mm diameter in bronze by Spiridon & Son. Obverse: Busts conjoined. KING EDWARD VII. QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: City Arms in the centre, TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT TO THE CITY OF CARDIFF OF THE KING & QUEEN & H.R.H. PRINCESS VICTORIA ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE QUEEN ALEXANDRA DOCK 13TH JULY 1907, Below: SIR W.S. CROSSMAN KT. LORD MAYOR J.L. WHEATLEY TOWN CLERK, 55.46 grammes, Eimer 1900, BHM 3945, EF the obverse with a verdigris spot in the field
Science and Art Prize Medal 1856 53mm copper Obverse: VictoriaYoung Head VICTORIA BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN MDCCCLVI, Reverse: NATIONAL MEDAL FOR SVCCESS IN ART AWARDED BY THE SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT, edge: ALFRED JONES, SUBJECT 23rd 1894, 87.33 grammes, NEF cleaned, in the box of issue
World War IIDefence medal, and Fire BrigadeLong Service Medal, National Fire Brigades Association Long Service Medal, in bronze, with Ten Years clasp, a pair awarded to Ldg. Fireman Sidney C. Barrett, the second impressed with 16214 on the edge, each with ribbons, mounted on board, VF to EF, comes with photo of Sidney Charles Barrett and copy of family tree
Prize medal, awarded to Sgt. J. Knight. 58th Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery, Tug-Of-War, Royal Artillery badge on the reverse, 32mm diameter not hallmarked, with suspension loop at the top, Good Fine with an edge bruise, comes with handwritten researched note stating 'Flight Seargent (sic) J. Knights L.L.625-C 514 Squadron based at Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, killed 24th March 1944 on return from raid on Berlin. Mission consisted of 577 Lancasters, 216 Halifaxes and 18 Mosquitos. 44 Lancasters were lost in the raid. One of the crew members, Ron McAllister survived as a prisoner of war.
International Health Exhibition 1884 45mm diameter, in gold, by L.C.Wyon (reverse after L.C.Day) 58.17 grammes of 21 carat gold, Eimer 1704, Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria left, diademed and veiled VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: A globe bearing the fruits of the world, flanked by HEALTH holding a serpent, and EDUCATION holding a wreath,. THE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH EXHIBITION. Exergue LONDON 1884. BHM 3175, Eimer 1704, EF/GEF with some contact marks and hairlines, an impressive large gold issue. Around 254 of these medals were struck in gold, 538 in silver and 820 in bronze, and were awarded to exhibitors in various classes
Prince of Walesundated, (struck 1872), 51mm diameter in bronze by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES, Reverse: The Prince of Wales feathers and motto ICH DEIN, BHM 2930, possibly struck to commemorate the recovery of the Prince from Typhoid, rated RRRR by BHM, 62.56 grammes, NEF
Coronation of Edward VII medalet in gold 20mm diameter, Obverse busts right, conjoined, crowned and draped, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: A female figure seated right, displaying an oval shield, inscribed 26 June 1902 and bearing the Royal Arms, looks towards Westminster Abbey beyond. Above: A radiate crown, as Eimer 1870, 7.16 grammes, NEF with suspension mount attached, in a contemporary presentation box
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issues (15) VF to A/UNC, two with the original paper envelopes, one with some scratches
George Frederick Handel : Festival at the Crystal Palace 41mm diameter in White metal, by Messrs. Pinches. Obverse: Draped bust of Handel wearing cap, left, HANDEL in vertical text behind, Reverse: Female seated right, playing a lyre, PINCHES LONDON at either side of the exergue. BHM 2598, where it is stated to possibly be a musical award piece, 17.25 grammes, GEF and lustrous, rated RRR by BHM.
Board of Trade, Sea Gallantry 1855 58mm diameter in bronze, by B. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left, laureate, AWARDED BY THE BOARD OF TRADE FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE, Reverse: Three men and a woman with infant, upon a raft in tempestuous seas, beyond, a lifeboat approaches, Eimer 1503, 108.12 grammes, EF with some small rim nicks
Manchester School of Design Primrose medal, Founded 1848, 51mm diameter in silver, awarded to Alfred L. Bocking for Excellence in Design 1902-3, 62.35 grammes, EF cleaned with some hairlines, in the box of issue
Medals in silver : Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 (3) each 40mm diameter, 33.5 grammes (1.077oz. Troy) of .999 silver, by Royal Borough of Caernarvon '69 Exhibition Committee, Obverse: Bust of the Prince facing H.R.H PRINCE CHARLES PRINCE OF WALES 1969, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters with Welsh Dragon and Prince of Wales feathers below, DRAIG GOGH CYMRU, numbered on the edges, Proof nFDC to FDC each in the red wallet of issue with Metalimport certificate, Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 40mm diameter, by Slade, Hampton & Son Limited Obverse: bust half facing left, Prince of Wales feathers with ICH DEIN motto in left field, Quartered shield of arms, each quarter containing the Welsh dragon in right field, HRH PRINCE OF WALES 1st JULY 1969 32.06 grammes of .925 silver, Reverse: The Welsh Dragon left, Caernarvon castle behind, ARWISGIAD below, INVESTITURE CAERNARVON . CASTELL CAERNARFON . Numbered on the edge, nFDC with pleasing tone, in the green box of issue, with Metalimport certificate, Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 a 5-medal set by Slade, Hampton & Son Limited Obverses depicting Edward II (Edward of Caernarvon 1301), Edward the Black Prince (Edward of Woodstock 1343), Henry V (Henry of Monmouth 1399), Henry VIII (Henry of Greenwich 1504) and Prince Charles (Prince of Wales 1969) each One Ounce of .925 silver, all UNC with matching tone, with matching numbers on the edges, in the white box of issue with certificate, The Selby Abbey Medal - Selby Abbey 1969 900th Anniversary 38mm diameter, 27.6 grammes of .958 silver, numbered on the edge UNC and beautifully toned, Ingots - a 3-piece set, Replicas of the Concorde Postage Stamps 1969 4d, 9d and 1/6, each 41mm x 24mm in .999 silver each 0.5oz Troy (15.7 grammes each) Lustrous UNC with some toning, in the box of issue with Metalimport certificate
City of LondonImperialVolunteers 1900 77mm diameter in bronze, by G. Frampton, A soldier of the C.I.V. proclaimed by a fanfare, and welcomed by Londinia, seated on a dais, Around, oak branches entwined with fourteen labels commemorating the C.I.V's various actions in the South African war. Exergue: PRO PATRIA REGINA ET VRBE, Reverse: The Union and C.I.V flags flying upon a hill surrounded by trees, sun on horizon and cannons in the foreground. Exergue: THE CITY OF LONDON IMPERIAL VOLUNTEERS RAISED AND EQVIPPED FOR THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA BY THE CITIZENS OF LONDON FORMED DECEMBER 1899 RETURNED TO LONDON OCTOBER 1900 in 7 lines. BHM 3684, Eimer 1848, 225.02 grammes, EF, only 550 issued
Naval Action off Tory Island 1798 38mm diameter in bronze, by T.Wyon Snr. Obverse: Bust three-quarters facing, uniformed, SR. J.R. WARREN BARONET . K.B. THE LORD OF HOSTS IS WITH US, Reverse: A Naval engagement, THE SISTER COUNTRY AGAOIN RESCUED FROM INVASION. In Exergue: BREST SQADRON DEFEAT'D OFF TORY ISLAND OCTOBER. 12 .1798, in 3 lines, BHM 456, Eimer 896, 30.87 grammes, EF with traces of lustre and a small indentation in the reverse field
Medals (6) St. Thomas's Hospital 1752 72mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon (First struck 1829) Obverse: Bust right in surgeon's cap CHESELDEN, Reverse: A cadaver on a table awaiting examination; beyond, a skull, book and bell glasses upon a table, decorated with the Arms of the hospital MORS VIVIS SALVS, Exergue: St. THOMAS'S HOSPITAL, Eimer 638 GEF. Note: The medal was awarded annually from around 1845 in silver or bronze, for surgical anatomy, Calendar Medal 1743 41mm diameter in brass, Fine, cleaned, Oliver Cromwell 1658 Dassier a cast copy in pewter? type as Eimer 526/203 NVF in a presentation box, Christmas Medals 1974 (2) each 45mm diameter in bronze by Sandhill Lustrous UNC and boxed, one with certificate, Boston (Lincolnshire) 1970 350th Anniversary of the Sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers 39mm diameter in bronze Obverse: The Arms of Boston 1620 1970 BOSTON, Reverse: A view of St. Botolph's Church, in the foreground, a Quaker couple THE SAILING OF THE PILGRIM FATHERS 350TH ANNIVERSARY Lustrous UNC
Marriage of the Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra 1863, 33mm diameter in silver by L.C.Wyon after Messrs Hunt and Roskell, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES * ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF DENMARK, Reverse: Prince of Wales feathers within an open wreath, 10 / MARCH / 1863, BHM 2771, 16.68 grammes, UNC or very near so, lustrous and prooflike with attractive and colourful toning, listed as RR by BHM.
Death of the Duke of York 1827 76mm diameter in bronze by I. Parkes, Obverse: Draped bust of the Duke of York facing, head three-quarters left. FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK AND ALBANY Below: A pillar of the protestant faith, a Bulwark to the British Army, / Intrepid, Uncompromising, & Consistent, Gratitude has raised his / Monument and Loyalty penned his epitaph. Reverse: Fame holding open scroll and trumpet above epitaph. Scroll inscribed: I have been brought / up from my early / years in these prin / ciples; and from / the time when I / began to reason for / myself I have enter / tained them from / conviction and in / every situation in / which I may be pla / ced I will Maintain / the so help me God. Monument inscribed: 'These sentiments were not ssed' in a political senseand fr(o)m preju / diceand party feelings, but they / 'were firmly fixed in his mind, and / 'were the result of due consideration / 'and conviction, and produced by 'AN EARNEST SOLICITUDE / FOR THE CONTINUED / WELFARE OF HIS COUNTRY. Obit Jan 5. MDCCCXXVII. BHM 1282, 167.05g, GEF/EF an impressive piece, the obverse in high relief
Death of John Rennie 1821 64mm diameter by W. Bain, Obverse: Bust left JOHN RENNIE, Reverse: CRINAN & LANCASTER CANALS LONDON LEITH & SHEERNESS DOCKS WATERLOO & SOUTHWAREK BRIDGES PLYMOVTH HOWTH & DVNLEARY HARBOVRS &c &c &c in 9 lines, all within a wreath, Eimer 1152, Obverse as Eimer 1166, BHM 1164, 122.92 grammes, toned UNC in a round fitted case
Medal Set 1911-1937 a 6-piece set comprising Coronation of George V 1911, 51mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Conjoined busts left, each crowned, KING . GEORGE . V . AND . QUEEN MARY CROWNED . JUNE . 22 . 1911, Reverse: a wreath and crown, TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY, 35.92 grammes, VF, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 51mm diameter, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, Reverse: Britannia standing facing, holding Trident THE SILVER JUBILEE 1935, 64.62 grammes, UNC, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 51mm diameter in bronze by Turner & Simpson, Obverse: bust right, crowned, EDWARD . VIII . KING & EMPEROR, Reverse: Britannia standing right, upon a plaque inscribed CORONATION 1937, a wreath in her outstretched hand. Beyond, a facade of Westminster Abbey, 65.5 grammes, Eimer 2044, BHM 4298, Matt Finish UNC, Coronation of George VI 1937 51mm diameter in bronze by Turner & Simpson Obverse: Conjoined busts left, crowned and draped, GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH, Reverse: Britannia standing right, upon a plaque inscribed CORONATION 1937, a wreath in her outstretched hand. Beyond, a facade of Westminster Abbey, 65.87 grammes, Eimer 2047, BHM 4351, Matt Finish UNC, and Miniatures (2) Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 25mm diameter, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, Reverse: Britannia standing facing, holding Trident THE SILVER JUBILEE 1935 A/UNC with ribbon and pin, Coronation of George VI 1937 19mm diameter in bronze KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH, Reverse: Crowned GVIR Cypher CORONATION 1937 EF with ribbon and pin, all housed in a 4-medal box with CORONATION 1937 on the lid, the box with some wear, one of the catches bent, the miniatures pinned to the inside of the lid, an unusual and rare group
Coronations and Jubilees (4) Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze, the official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 70.72 grammes, GVF cleaned with some scratches on the reverse, Coronation of Edward VII 56mm diameter in bronze, the official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 81.74 grammes, NEF cleaned, Coronation of George V 1911 The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1922, BHM 4022, 75.31 grammes, NEF cleaned, boxed, Silver Jubilee of George V 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, 15.76 grammes, EF toned, boxed
World War I trio British War Medal and Victory Medal, and 1914-1915 Star awarded to 3024 Pte. L. V. Hayward 23 - Lond. R, EF, Lawrence Victor Hayward was killed in action near Givenchy on May 26 1915, and is buried at Le Touet Memorial, France, along with World War I pair British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to A-254470 Pte. N.S. Hayward A.S.C, EF, this on a pin bar for wearing, also World War II 1939-1945 Medal EF in box with Smith G. 2052/86 written on the lid
Medals, Jetons and Tokens (14) Medals (3) 1746 Battle of Culloden 1746 34mm diameter in Brass, Obverse: Equestrian figure of the Duke WILL DUKE CUMBERLAND Exergue: Born 15. AP. 1721, Reverse: A Battle scene REBELLION JUSTLY REWARDED, Exergue: CULLODEN 16 AP. 1746 as Eimer 604, VG, London Bridge Opened 1831 29mm diameter in Brass, unsigned Obverse THE FIRST STONE WAS LAID BY RT - HON THE LORD MAYOR JOHN GARRATT ESQ. ON THE 15 JUNE 1825 THE 1st AUGst 1832 AND THE BRIDGE OPEN'D BY THEIR MAJESTIES COST 506,000 POUNDS, Reverse: View of the bridge spanning the river with ships, as Eimer 1246 NEF, The S.S Great Britain 1843 27mm diameter in brass, by J. Gardner BHM 2119 Obverse: Starboard view of the 'Great Britain' under sail, THE GREAT BRITAIN STEAM SHIP LAUNCHED AT BRISTOL, LENGTH 322 FT. BREADTH 50.6. DEPTH 32.6, Reverse: THIS IRON STEAM SHIP WAS LAUNCHED IN THE PRESENCE OF H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT JULY 19 1843 . THE WEIGHT OF IRON USED IN THE SHIP AND ENGINES IS UPWARDS OF 1500 TONS CONSTRUCTED BY T.R. GUPPY ESQ. C.E, VF, Pub Tokens (2) COACH AND HORSES CHURCH LANE, Reverse: OMS & BS with central 2, VF, The Gothic, Gt. Hampton St. Reverse: 3 within a wreath, Fine/VF, Gaming Token 1800 Obverse: George III, Reverse: Crowned shield, in brass, Brewery Token 1881 Halstead Brewery, 32mm x 25mm oval, in bronze, Reverse: A & S 1881 VF, Jeton Louis XIIII and Maria Theresa, undated (1666) 27mm diameter in bronze, Near Fine/Fine, Transport Token, Halfpenny Glasgow, Clyde Ferries ticket, undated in brass, 27mm diameter Fine, Halfpenny 18th Century undated Middlesex - Spence's, Odd Fellows DH803c, Plain edge, GVF, Chile - The Santa Rina Nitrate Co. 1 Peso Brass Token 36mm diameter in brass, Reverse: OFICINA SANTA RITA, Fine, Germany Notgeld coins in red porcelain (2) One mark 1921 Grunberg UNC, 50 Pfennigs 1921 Grunberg UNC, and a Decimal Two Pence 1971 on a thinner flan, 5.83 grammes, VF
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