Catalogue
Lot 1758
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
WILLIAM PITT, First Lord of Treasury, 1799, in bronze (53mm) by Hancock, bust of Pitt facing left, obverse, legend in wreath, reverse, (BHM 470, Eimer ...
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Lot 1759
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
DEFENCE OF ACRE, 1799, in bronze (48mm) (BHM.473; Eimer 905), by J.G.Hancock, obverse, uniformed bust of Sir William Sidney Smith left, reverse, youth standing on ...
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Lot 1760
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
LONDON HIGHLAND SOCIETY, 1801, in silvered white metal (49mm), (unlisted in WM), by Pidgeon, bust of Sir R. Abercromby facing right, obverse, Highlander seizes a ...
Estimate $180
SOLD $120
Lot 1761
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
ROBERT BANKS, Lord Hawkesbury, Secretary of State, 1803, in bronze (49mm) by Hancock, bust facing left, obverse, Britannia and Mercury, reverse, (BHM 548, Eimer 947). ...
Estimate $150
Lot 1762
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
DEATH OF JOSEPH PRIESTLEY, 1804, in white metal (56mm), by Halliday, bust facing left, obverse, extensive legend, reverse, (BHM 563). Good very fine.
Estimate $80
Lot 1763
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
DEATH OF CHARLES FOX, 1806, in white metal (53mm), by P. Wyon, bust facing left, obverse, legend, reverse, (BHM 608); Death of Sir John Moore, ...
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Lot 1764
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
BEILBY PORTEUS MEDAL 1808, Christ's College, Cambridge, Cambridgshire, (1893), in gold (48mm; 75.53g) (BHM 634), by J.Phillp after G.F.Pidgeon, obverse, laureate, cuirassed draped bust of ...
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $7,000
Lot 1765
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
GEORGE, Prince of Wales appointed Regent, 1811, in white metal (38mm), (BHM 709); Anniversary of Accession of George III, 1817, in bronze (25mm), (BHM 932, ...
Estimate $180
SOLD $160
Lot 1766
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
WELLINGTON'S VICTORIES, 1812, in white metal (45mm), by T. Wyon, bust facing left, obverse, column and shields, reverse, (BHM 738, RR); Alexander I, Victories over ...
Estimate $250
SOLD $340
Lot 1767
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
ENGLISH ARMY RE-ENTERS HANOVER, 1814, in silver (40 mm) (BHM 777; Eimer 1058), by T.Webb/J.J. Barre, obverse, uniformed bust of Duke of Cambridge facing, reverse, ...
Estimate $350
SOLD $400
Lot 1768
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
POLITICAL MEDALS, Henry Brougham, Electoral Candidate, 1818, in silver (36mm), by Mills, (BHM 979, Eimer 1106); The Constitution, 1821, in white metal (45mm), St. Paul's ...
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Lot 1769
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
MAJORITY OF PRINCESS VICTORIA, 1837, in white metal (52mm), by Davis, facing bust, obverse, Victoria seated on throne with four figures, reverse, (BHM 1736); another ...
Estimate $120
SOLD $160
Lot 1770
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
SIR JOSEPH BANKS, Horticultural Society of London Prize Medal, 1839, in silver (38mm), W. Wyon, bust of Banks facing right, obverse, legend engraved with name ...
Estimate $80
SOLD $120
Lot 1771
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
MARRIAGE OF VICTORIA AND ALBERT, 1840, in white metal (36mm), by Ingram, (BHM 1914); Birth of the Princess Royal, 1840, in bronze (40mm), (BHM 1953, ...
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Lot 1772
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
BILLY AND CHARLEY, 'medallion' dated 1012, with elaborate loop, in brass (58 x 83mm), obverse, with facing bust of a king and meaningless legends, reverse ...
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Lot 1773
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
IMITATION GUINEA JETONS, all described on 2x2 holders and stored very neatly in a large brown cliplock folder, many appear to be "In Memory of ...
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Lot 1774
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
CENTENARY OF BIRTH OF GEORGE STEPHENSON, 1881, in white metal (45mm), by Chapman, bust facing left, obverse, Rocket steam engine, reverse, (BHM 3097, Eimer 1681A); ...
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Lot 1775
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
HOLBORN RESTAURANT ESTD 1874, presentation medal in bronzed lead (69mm) (BHM 2990; Eimer 1640), obverse, interior view of restaurant with ribbon scroll in exergue and ...
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Lot 1776
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
MASONIC JEWEL, George Beech Lodge No 2897, 1902, in gilt, silver and enamel (tot wt 34.05g), hallmarked for Birmingham 1901, by famous silversmith William James ...
Estimate $70
SOLD $100
Lot 1777
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
ROYAL ANTEDILUVIAN ORDER OF BUFFALOES JEWELS, includes Primo jewel of Woodstock Lodge No.23, 5 Septr 1902 in silver and enamel and with 9ct (approx 3g) ...
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
Lot 1778
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
IRISH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1907, in gold (tested as 9ct; 12.57g; 25x33mm), with suspension loop, reverse with Dublin in relief and below is inscribed, 'R.J.Morrison'. Extremely ...
Estimate $250
SOLD $340
Lot 1779
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION, 1860, in silver (47mm) inscribed around edge 'C.Lamont 1910'. With case of issue, good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Lot 1780
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
VISIT TO BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, 1928, in aluminium (38mm) (G.CM122), with suspension loop and ribbon, obverse, Prince of Wales; Empire Day 24th, undated (1928), in bronze (33mm) ...
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Lot 1781
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
THE QUEENS OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS, 1st Battalion Games, athletics medals in silver, 1929, all to Lte Gillespie, H.Q.WING (gross weight 113.3g). Extremely fine, toned. (4)
Estimate $70
SOLD $110
Lot 1782
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
RICHMOND ROYAL HORSE SHOW STEWARD BADGE, 1930, in gilt and enamel, by Mappin & Webb. Good very fine.
Estimate $50
Lot 1783
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
EDWARD VIII, medallic gold proof sovereign, 1936, below bust hallmarked TM .375 London (9ct, 5.22g, 22mm) (G.FM42c). Toned uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $180
Lot 1784
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
EDWARD VIII, trial model for award medal, undated (1936), in dark bronze (32mm) (G.CM172.2a), obverse, uniformed bust facing within a circle with three stars below, ...
Estimate $90
SOLD $50
Lot 1785
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
EDWARD VIII, Coronation 1937 souvenir circular wall hanging (15.2cm), in colour in plastic frame with clear plastic cover (a badge was also issued with the ...
Estimate $50
Lot 1786
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
EDWARD VIII PROPOSED CORONATION, 1937, in aluminium (29x46mm) (G.CM285a), by Turner & Simpson Ltd, with suspension loop, ribbon and gilt brooch bar, obverse, crowned and ...
Estimate $50
Lot 1787
Sale 120 British Historical Medals
EDWARD VIII PROPOSED CORONATION, 1937, in bronze (26mm) (G.CM194b), obverse, crowned and robed bust of Edward VIII right, reverse, 5-line inscription within wreath of rose, ...
Estimate $80
SOLD $60