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British List 10th January 2010 |
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British List 10th January 2010 |
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BHM British Historical Medallions 1760-date Volumes I, II & III
MI Medallic Illustrations of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
E. British Commonwealth Medals and their Values.
Forrer. Bibliographical Dictionary of Medallists
MB403 Completion of Birmingham Town Hall . A copper medal 1834 by ? Shows the facade of the building. Reverse a 22 line inscription detailing building dimensions and dignitaries. 73mm (BHM 1678 Eimer 1277). About extremely fine and also rare. £95. (picture) Several medals record the erection of the Town Hall.
MB448 Lambert Jones. A copper medal 1849 by W. Wyon. Bust of Lambert Jones right. Reverse Lengthy inscription. 64mm (BHM 2349 Eimer 1438). About extremely fine. £60. (picture) Richard Lambert Jones, member of the City of London Council represented the Cripplegate Ward 1820-1852.
MB484 Convention of the Friends of the Universal Peace. A white metal medal 1843 by J. Taylor published by W. Griffin. Draped bust of the Marquis de la Rochefoucauld, bare head left, inscription above and below. Rev. Peace stands holding palm branch above four females destroying weapons in a fire. 44mm (BHM 2112). Small dark spot on left shoulder otherwise extremely fine and extremely rare. Only noted made in white metal. £40. (picture)
MB564 Anglo French Working Class Exhibition. A copper medal 1865 by E. Weigand. Draped bust of Richard Cobden, bare head three quarters right. Rev. Inscription within an open wreath. 42mm. (BHM 2839, Eimer 1576) Obverse a little spotty otherwise almost extremely fine. £15. (picture).
MB572 Anglo-Danish Exhibition. A pewter medal 1888 by Baddeley and Reynolds of London. Intertwined shields of England and Denmark coats of arms. Prince of Wales feathers above, an inscribed plaque below, inscription around. Rev. An open wreath with space for named recipient. 56mm. A very rare exhibition medal in original case, extremely fine £45. (picture)
MB635 Leeds Architectural Society Prize Medal. A copper medal C1900. A draughtsman/architect works at his drawing board, books at his feet and a desk to his left. surrounded by an ornate inscription on a raised border. Rev. An ornate cartouche within an inscribed raised border. 64mm Awarded to James T Pilling for measured drawings of Skelton Church, Yorkshire. 1907. A dark patch on the reverse raised lettering, otherwise a scarce and extremely fine medal. £48. (picture)
MB685 Fareham Trinity Benefit Society. A silvered white metal? medal within a silver glazed lunette,1840 by Gardner. View of the elevation of Fareham Trinity Church. Inscription around.Rev. A crown atop a bible, which sits upon a cushion. Inscription around and below. 48mm. About extremely fine. £35 (picture) Please note reflections of camera in the pictures.
MB686 A number of plaques/paperweights based on early historical medals. All are copperised and of a modern material. These items are recent productions very detailed and well made with a felt backing . Ideal for display purposes in the study or office of the collector of historical medals and memorabilia.
MB686/4 Liverpool Cathedral. A copperized plaque based on the obverse of the medal for the Presentation of Liverpool Cathedral in 1934. Eagle flies above the cathedral, sun radiates in the background. 79mm x 9mm £14 (picture)
MB742 Completion of Public Buildings in Bilston. A copper medal 1897 by S. View of Bilston Waterworks, inscription on a wide border around. Rev. View of Bilston Art School, inscription on a wide border around. 55mm (BHM3614). The school building now forms part of the Bilston College of Further Education. The water works are still in use as a pumping station. About extremely fine. £30 (picture)
MB747 Sir Walter Scott. Laudatory medal. A copper medal 1827 by A.J.Stothard. Bare head of Sir Walter Scott right Rev. Female leaning on a column holding a ribbon inscribed 'TO GREAT MEN', date in exergue. 62mm (BHM1312) Almost extremely fine, reverse a little patchy in colour. £45 (picture)
MB748 Frederick, Duke of York, Laudatory medal. A copper medal 1826 by A.J.Stothard. Duke of York facing left within an ornate circle. Rev. Female leaning on a column holds a ribbon inscribed 'TO GREAT MEN' date in exergue. 62mm (BHM1255). About extremely fine. £55 (picture)
MB750 Sir Andrew Fountaine 1744. A copper medal 1744 by J.A.Dassier. Draped bust facing right, inscription around. Rev. Text and date. 56mm (MIii590/236).The reverse alludes to Fountaines wardenship of the Mint (1727-1753). Good very fine, reverse patchy colour. £40 (picture)
MB764 Death of the Duke of Sutherland. A bronze medal 1833 by W. Bain. Bare head of the Duke facing right. Rev. Inscription. 49mm (BHM1651) In original case, extremely fine. £50 (picture)
MB829 Richard Sainthill Numismatist. A bronze medal 1855 by L.C.Wyon. Bare head of Sainthill facing right, inscription around. Rev. Fenale welocoing a young girl and parting a curtain to reveal an old man seated. inscription around. 58mm (BHM2571. Eimer 1505) Richard Sainthill (1787-1869) Much involved with the design of many commemorative medals. Extremely fine. £60 (picture)).
MB846 Death of the Duke of Albany. A bronze medal 1884 by Benson. Bare head of the Duke of Albany facing left, inscription around. Rev. View of a house with the shutters closed. Inscription above date below.. 26mm (BHM3160, Eimer 1703) Rare and about extremely fine. £30 (picture)
MB855 50th Anniversary of the Chemical Industry Society. A uniface bronze medal 1931 by Mary Gillick. The seated figure of Science seated upon the earth, holds an inscribed banner, dates either side. 56mm (Pinches 195) Very fine. £18 (picture)
MB870 Richard III, Memorial medal. A copper medal 1485 by J. Dassier. Draped bust left, inscription around. Rev Figure of Fury holding a crown and dagger, lyimg beside the two murdered princes upon a decorated sarcophagus. 41mm (Eimer 22, MI i 19) About extremely fine £25 (picture) Struck in 1731, from Dassiers Kings and Queens series.
MB873 William Gladstone. A bronze cast plaque C1880. William Gladstone with a high collar profile facing left. 95mm Plaque about extremely fine. £85 (picture)
MB877 Inauguration of the Birmingham National Association for the Promotion of Social Science. Lord Broughton. A white metal medal 1857 by J. Moore. Draped bust of Lord Broughton left. Rev. Lengthy inscription. 55mm (BHM 2602) Almost extremely fine £20 (picture)
MB893 John Howard medal; The Statistical Society. A very rare copper medal 1873 by A.B.Wyon. Draped bust of John Howard bare head left, onscription around.. Rev. A sheaf of corn dividing inscription, inscription below and around on a wide border. 76mm (BHM2970, Eimer 1628) A very rare medal edgy but very fine. £45 (picture) John Howard (1726-90), philanthropist, High Sheriff of Bedfordshire 1773. Noted for his desire to improve conditions in prisons. He visited many prisons in Europe and in Britain and published his 'State Of Prisons' in 1777. Died of camp fever whilst with the Russian army at Kherston.
William Augustus Guy (1810-85), medical statistician. Professor of Forensic Medicine at King's College London 1838; President of the Statistical Society 1873-5..
The Statistical Society of London was established on 15th March 1834 for the purpose of arranging and publishing 'facts calculated to illustrate the condition and prospects of society.
MB902 International Health Exhibition. A bronze medal 1884 by L.C.Wyon and J. Pinches, manufactured by the Royal Mint. Diademed, veiled head of Queen Victoria facing left, inscription around. Rev. Two figures symbolizing Health and Education standing before a globe. Inscription around. 45mm (BHM3175) Extremely fine. SOLD. (picture)
MB910 Richard Jelf. Principal of King's College London. A bronze medal 1871 by J.S. & A.B.Wyon. Draped bust of Richard Jelf right, inscription above and below. Rev. Arms of King's College London. Inscription . 76mm (BHM 2920) an extremely fine medal in it's original case £75 (picture)
MB921 Shakespeare Memorial A bronze medal 1847 by Messrs. Allen and Moore. Draped bust of William Shakespeare, bare head facing left, inscription around. Rev. View of Shakespeare's birthplace. Inscription in the exergue.39mm (BHM 2297) Tiny edge knock otherwise about extremely fine. £35 (picture)
MB923 Dollar Institution School Prize medal. A silver engraved medal 1883 by G and M Crichton Goldsmiths Edinburgh. An engraved picture of an oared single masted ship, inscription around and hall-marked. Rev. Engraved inscription, awarded to Isabella Gibb for highest attainment in French and German 1883-84. 49mm Extremely fine and rare. With clasp and suspension loop, in original case. £85 (picture)
MB946 Erection of the Statue of William IVth. A white metal medal 1845 by Messrs Allen and Moore, published by B. Nixon. The statue of William IVth on an inscribed column. Rev. Bibliographical inscription with an open wreath, crown above. 64mm (BHM 2219) A few tiny marks otherwise about extremely fine. Camera reflection in picture. £35 (picture)
MB956 Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. A bronze medal 1887 by J. Carter of Birmingham. Diademed, veiled head of Queen Victoria facing left, inscription around on a raised border. Rev. Legend within an open wreath. 45mm (BHM3234) Cased, tiny edge mark otherwise extremely fine. £18. (picture)
MB957 Birth of the Marquis of Blandford. A bronze medal 1897 by ? . Conjoined draped busts of the Duchess and Duke of Marlborough, inscription around. Rev. Inscription within an open wreath. 38mm (BHM 3606) Extremely fine and rare. £25 (picture)
MB966 The Architectural Medal. England in the 19th Century. An annotated catalogue, with accompanying illustrations and biographical notes on the architects and medallists. Based on the collection of architectural medals in the British Museum. Compiled by Jeremy Taylor and published by British Museum Publications Limited. 244 pages, dust cover and excellent condition.28cms x 23cms. £35.
MB969 John Bright. Celebration, 25 years as Member of Parliament. A white metal medal 1883 by J. Moore. Draped bust of John Bright, three quarter left. Rev Inscription above ribbon and arms within sprays of oak and laurel. Inscription around. 45mm (BHM 3145) Very fine in original case. £28 (picture)
MB971 Coronation of Edward VIIth. A bronze medal 1902 by J. Carter. Conjoined busts of Edward VII and Alexandra, inscription around. Rev. Coat of arms within an open wreath. inscription above and below.39mm (BHM3752) Almost extremely fine. £18 (picture)
MB972 The Anstruther Medal. Lanarkshire Agricultural Society. A bronze medal C1890. Horse, cattle, pig and sheep, farm buildings in the background. A wreath of corn. inscription around. 60mm Extremely fine. £40 (picture)
MB974 Roger Bacon. Biographical medal. A bronze medal 1818 by Gayrard. Bust of Bacon facing right Rev. Biographical inscription. 41mm Extremely fine. £18 (picture)
MB975 Death of Sir Walter Scott. A bronze medal 1832 by W. Bain and B.R.Faulkner. Bare head of Scott facing left, inscription around. Rev. Scene from The lady in the Lake. Inscription in the exergue. 50mm (BHM 1576). Good very fine. £55 (picture
MB982 Cambridge University Officer Training Club. An unattributed bronze medal 51mm Extremely fine. £20 (picture)
MB983 Cambridge University Trinity Hall Boat Club. An unattributed bronze medal 51mm Extremely fine £20 (picture)
MB984 Cambridge University Athletic Club An unattributed bronze medal 50mm Extremely fine £20 (picture)
MB985 Cambridge/Oxford University V American Universities Prize medal. An unattributed bronze medal. 38mm Extremely fine £20 (picture)
MB986 Cambridge University Trinity College Athletic Club. An unattributed bronze medal. 38mm Extremely fine £20 (picture)
MB989 Coronation of George IV. A bronze medal 1821 B. Pistrucci. Laureate bust left, inscription around. Rev George IV left enthroned, crowned by Victory, before him stand Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia. Inscription around and in the exergue. 35mm (BHM1070). The official medal, extremely fine. £90 (picture)
MB990 Institute of Clayworkers. Long Service medal. A silver medal by J.A.Restall 1895. Lion within a circle, above a castle gateway, inscription above. Rev. Details of the award for long service. 58mm Prooflike finish. Awarded to William Hawkins in 1933. Hallmarked on edge Birmingham 1930/1 and in the original lined case. £90 (picture)
MB993 Henry Raines. Raines Foundation School. A bronze prize medal 1819 Bust of Henry Raines 3/4 right 1679-1738. Rev. Coat of Arms, inscription around. 38mm Cased Extremely fine. Awarded to Charles Butt. London University 1924. £35 (picture) The Raine's Foundation School is a voluntary aided Church of England school in Bethnal Green London..
MB994 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. a bronze plaque unsigned, circa 1890 164mm (Goethe in der medaillenkunst. No84)Extremely fine loop suspension £120 (picture) Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1749-1832. German poet, dramatist, scientist and court official. One of the greatest figures European literature
MB996 Baron Georges Leopold Chretien Frederic Dagobert Cuvier. A cast bronze plaque 1832 by A. Bovy. 190mm Extremely fine £150 (picture) Georges Cuvier, anatomist 1769-1832. The father of comparative anatomy and paleontology.
MB999 Death of Charles Dickens. A cast bronze plaque 1870 by A.L.Vago.217mm Extremely fine £100 (picture)
MB1003 Peace of Amiens. A bronze medal 1802 by J. GT. Hancock. Peace standing left holding an inscribed scroll, raising a kneeling female. Inscription around and in the exergue. Rev. Religion stands holding a cross and palm spray. St. Paul's cathedral to the left, medallion of the king to the right. 39mm (BHM538, Bramsen 210) Light surface marks, good very fine. £50. (picture)
MB1006 The City of London International and Commercial Association. A bronze medal 1903 by L. Coudray. Two female figures representing France and London hold hands and an olive branch, an anchor at their feet. A view of the channel, northern France and southern England in the background, shipping on the channel. Rev. Inscription and a cartouche. 54mm Very fine £20 (picture)
MB1007 Formation of the Free British Fishery Society. A silver medal 1750 by L. Koch. Bust, armoured and draped facing right, inscription around. Rev Fishermen on the shore with nets and barrels; trawler at sea hawling nets. Inscription around and in the exergue. 40mm (MI ii 659/365) Edgy and near very fine. Scarce. £55 (picture)
MB1016 James Watt. Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society. A bronze medal 1833 by W, Wyon. Draped bust of James Watt facing left. Rev. Inscription. Second Class award. 45mm Extremely fine £30 (picture)
MB1017 Sir Isaac Pitman. A bronze medal by Spink for Toye and Co London. Bust of Pitman facing left, inscription around. Rev. Pitman College within an open wreath. Inscribed around, reporting competition. 1934. 41mm Extremely fine, in original Toye and Co case. Awarded to Beatrice W. Solomon. £22. (picture)
MB1018 Sir Isaac Pitman. A silver medal similar to MB1017 by Spink. Rev Inscribed to Beatrice W Solomon 1934 for success in shorthand. 41mm. Extremely fine in the original Spink case. £27 (picture)
MB1028 Earl of Eldon. Lord Chancellor. A bronze medal 1827 by C. Voigt. Bust wigged and robed facing left, inscription around. Rev. Twelve lines of biographical description. 48mm (BHM1197) Extremely fine £60 (picture)
MB1030 Carlisle Taken, the Rebels Repulsed. A silver medal 1745 by Wolff. Draped bust of the Duke of Cumberland facing right, inscription around. Rev The Duke of Cumberland as a warrior, shield decorated with the bust of the King, attacks a Hydra. City in the distance. Inscription above and in the exergue. 37mm (MIii 604/258) Fine or better. £95 (picture)
MB1031 Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee. A bronze medal 1887 by J.E.Boehm. Bust facing left, crowned and draped, inscription around. Rev. Enthroned figure of Empire, facing and flanked by figures of Science, letters and Art. Industry and Agriculture are opposite. At their feet are Mercury reclining and Time. Above, two cherubs displaying engraved shields. In the exergue are 5 linked shields engraved with the name of the continents. 77mm (BHM3219) The official issue, extremely fine. £90 (picture)
MB1033 William Dudley, Baron of Birmingham. A copper medal 1817 by T. Halliday.Bust facing right, draped and inscription around. Rev. Inscription within an open wreath. 54mm (BHM952) Darkly toned and very fine. £40 (picture) William Dudley, 3rd Viscount Dudley and Ward. (1750-1823) Politician and Benefactor.
MB1038 Victoria, Visit to the City of London. A bronze medal 1837 by W.Wyon. Diademed bust of Victoria facing left. Rev. The facade of the Guildhall, inscription in the exergue.55mm (BHM1775) One of the City of London series with the famous portrait of Victoria. Extremely fine and in an early Victorian case, but not the original.SOLD (picture)
MB1039 Opening of Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Viaduct. A bronze medal 1869 by G.G.Adams. Diademen head of Queen Victoria facing left, inscription around. Rev. Two wreaths, the lower one inverted touching at the centre beneath the arms of the City of London. Within the wreaths, view of the two structures, date above, Londinia and Britannia facing each other. 77mm (BHM 2906) Light marks on the obverse otherwise extremely fine, reverse as struck. In case of issue. SOLD (picture)
MB1042 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee. A silver medal 1897 by G.W.De Saulles after T.Brock and W.Wyon. Veiled, didemed, draped bust of Queen Victoria facing left. Inscription around. Rev. Young bare head of Victoria left, divided legend date below. 55mm (BHM3506) Cased, tiny marks on the obverse, otherwise extremely fine £75 (picture)
MB1043 The Carpenters Company Exhibition Prize Medal. A bronze medal 1904. Arms of the Company within an open wreath. Rev. Inscription within a laurel wreath. 54mm Extremely fine. Awarded to John D. Manners in 1904 £22 (picture)
MB1044 The Royal Numismatic Society. Evans Medal. A bronze medal 1887 by Pinches. Profile bust of John Evans right inscription around. Rev. Inscription within and around an open wreath. dated 1887. 57mm (Pinches 170) Struck to commemorate the Jubilee of the Society. Extremely fine. £60 (picture)
MB1046 Foundation and first meeting of the British Archaeological Association. A bronze medal 1843 by W.J.Taylor. A hand pouring oil into an antique lamp, inscription aroung on a wide border. Rev. Arms of the City of Canterbury dividing date within a roseace. Inscription around on a wide border. 35mm (BHM2106) Extremely fine £42 (picture)
MB1047 Tribute to George, Prince of Wales A copper medal 1792 by Barnett. Draped bust of the Prince of Wales facing left, inscription around. Rev. Standing figure of King Alfred giving bread to a pilgrim, inscription around, date in exergue. 48mm (BHM1797) About extremely fine £160 (picture) The reverse depicts the story of King Alfred and St. Cuthbert. At a time when Alfred was destitute, a pilgrim begged him for bread. The King had only one loaf and a little wine which he shared with the pilgrim. The night following a figure in a Bishop's habit appeared to the King and charged him to love God, keep justice and be merciful to poor men and reverence to priests. From then on there would be an end to sorrow and care, and strong helpers would subdue his enemies.
MB1048 Death of King George III. A bronze medal 1820 by P. Kempson?? Cuiriassed bust of George III facing left, Inscription around. Rev. Legend within a wreath. HE HAS RUN / HIS / COURSE / AND / SLEEPS IN BLESSINGS. 48mm (BHM992) Extremely fine SOLD (picture) This is probably not the work of Kuchler who is thought to have died C1810. The bust is undoubtedly a copy of Kuchler's work.
MB1049 Frederick, Prince of Wales. a copper medal 1729 by J. Dassier. Bust of Frederick upon a pedestal flanked by Fame and Britannia; above infant genius bearing Prince of Wales Plumes and motto Rev. An eagle trains her young to fly towards the meridian sun from a rocky summit; beyond ships at sea. 40mm (MIii 489/29. Eimer516) Extremely fine. SOLD (picture)
MB1050 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee. A bronze medal 1897 unsigned, probably German origin. Crowned veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria facing left. inscription around. Rev. Female standing on a terrace holding laurel wreath and royal shield. View of Windsor Castle in the background. 60mm (BHM3587) Extremely fine and rare. SOLD (picture)
MB1051 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee. A bronze medal by G.W.Desaulles after T. Brock and W. Wyon. Veiled, diademned, draped bust of Queen Victoria facing left, inscription around. Rev. Young bare head of Queen Victoria left, dividing a legend etc. 55mm (BHM3506) Extremely fine, the official issue £18 (picture)
MB1052 George III Mudies Dedication A bronze medal 1817 by T.Webb and A.J.Depaulis. Laureate bust of George III facing right, inscription around. Rev. Religion standing, gives fortitude to Faith, seated. Inscription around. 41mm (BHM 933, Eimer 1102) Extremely fine, Mudie 1. £65 (picture)
MB1053 English Army Arrives in the Peninsula. A bronze medal 1808 by N.G.A.Brenet. Bust facing right of Duke of Wellington, Inscription around. Rev. Female figures of Spain and Portugal advancing, one deflecting thunderbolts from an eagle, seek assistance from a moored British ship. Inscription around. 41mm (BHM 635, Bramsen 635, Mudie 12 Eimer 988) Extremely fine. Mudie 12. SOLD (picture)
MB1054 Battle of Talavera. A bronze medal 1809 by G.Mills/La Fitte. Uniformed bust of Wellington facing right. Inscription around. Rev. Victory standing between the British Lion and French eagle. Inscription in the exergue. 41mm (BHM 673, Bramsen 867, Mudie 16, Eimer 999) Extremely fine SOLD (picture)
MB1055 Napoleon III visit to England, Queen Victoria to Paris. A bronze medal 1855 by L.C.Wyon. Conjoined busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert facing left, Inscription around. Rev. Conjoined busts of Napoleon III and the Empress Eugenie facing right. Inscription around. 41mm (BHM 2560, Eimer 1498) Extremely fine SOLD (picture)
MB1056 Death of Isaac Newton. A bronze medal 1727 by J. Croker. Draped bust facing left, inscription around. Rev. Science, seated against a table, displays a diagram of the planetrary system, inscription around. 51mm (MI ii 469/83, Eimer 504) Extremely fine. £120. (picture)
MB1057 Marriage of the Duke and Duchess of York. A bronze medal 1893 by G.G.Adams. Conjoined busts of the Duke and Duchess of York facing left. Rev. The couple in a triumphal car driven by Cupid and approaching a welcoming archway. 76mmj (BHM 3452, Eimer 1780, Welch 25) Cased and extremely fine. £180 (picture)
MB1058 Coronation of Edward VII. Visit to the City of London. A bronze medal 1902 by Searle and Co. Conjoined and draped busts facing left, inscription around. Rev. Londinia presents a welcoming address to the King and Queen seated upon a dais. To the left an inscribed ribbon, to the right a fanfare by Fame and beyond the facade of the Guildhall. 76mm (BHM3868, Eimer1874) Extremely fine and one of the scarcer City of London issues. £180 (picture)
MB1059 The New Council Chamber, Guildhall. A bronze medal 1884 by J.D. and A.B.Wyon. A detailed view of the interior of the new Council Chamber, flanked by two heraldic panels, inscription around. Rev. Londinia standing before the civic chair, attended by Mercury and Commerce, addresses her Council, standing and seated before her. 77mm (BHM3177, Eimer1705,Welch 19) Extremely fine. (picture)SOLD
MB1060 William of Orange. Stadholder .A silver medal 1747 by N v Swinderen, Draped bust facing right, inscription around. Rev. Belgic lion, left, rests its paw on a pedestal inscribed with the order of the garter motto and decorated with an orange branch. Inscription around and in the exergue. .38mm (MI ii 629/317, Eimer 615) About extremely fine, originally issued with a suspension loop, minor signs of it's removal.£125 (picture)
MB1061 Winchester College Prize A silver medal 1792 by Yeo. Bust of William Wykeham facing left inscription around. Rev. Inscription within and around a closed laurel wreath. 40mm About extremely fine and very scarce in the original circular case. Awarded to Thomas Gray in 1792. £225 (picture)
MB1062 Prince Albert Victor of Wales, Freedom of the City of London. A bronze medal 1885 by G.G.Adams. Bust right within a wreath of roses, thistles and Shamrocks. Inscription around. Rev. The Prince and Princess of Wales, together with the Lord Mayor, watch as Prince Albert Victor receives the Freedom from the Chamberlain. Inscription around. 77mm. (BHM3182, Eimer 1717, Welch20) Extremely fine £160 (picture)
MB1063 Mayoralty of the City of London. 700th Anniversary. A bronze medal 1889 by A.Kirkwood and Sons. Busts of Richard I and Queen Victoria, facing towards each other in two open circular frames; a vignette of 7 interlaced circles, above, and one of St. George and the Dragon, inscription below.Rev Londinia seated, right, receives symbols of Mayoralty from St. Michael standing before her; above a radiated crown. St. Pauls beyond and the Tower, inscription around. 81mm (BHM3377, Eimer1752, Welch23) Extremely fine (picture) SOLD
MB1064 George I of Greece. Visit to the City of London. A bronze medal 1880 by G.G.Adams. Head of George I of Greece facing left. Inscription around. Rev Londinia accompanied by Britannia welcomes Hellas; beyond St Pauls Cathedral and Parthenon. Inscription in the exergue.76mm (BHM3077, Eimer1668, Welch16) Cased, extremely fine and very difficult to find. (picture) SOLD
MB1065 Prince of Wales. National Thanksgiving. A bronze medal 1872 by J.S. and A.B.Wyon. Londinia attended by Britannia invites the Queen and Prince of Wales into St. Paul's Cathedral. Inscription in the exergue. Rev Interior of St. Paul's with the royal procession and congregation; ornamental panels decorated with the Royal Arms and inscribed ribbon. Two upright inscribed supports. 77mm (BHM2928, Eimer1618, Welch 12) Cased and extremely fine (picture) SOLD
MB1066 City of London School Founded. A bronze medal 1834 by B. Wyon. Facade of the school building, inscription around and in the exergue. Rev. Knowledge seated instructs a youth who leans upon an inscribed tablet and decorated with the City Arms. Inscription around. 58mm (BHM1680. Eimer 1279, Welch4) About extremely fine, one of the City of London issues. £70 (picture)
MB1067 George III, Golden Jubilee. A copper medal 1810 by Hyde? Uniformed bust of George III facing left, inscription around. Rev. Britannia attended by three infants holding a flaming heart, amidst clouds, seated on an inscribed plinth. 48mm (BHM686, Eimer1007).Good very fine, cased. £90 (picture)
MB1068 Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee. A bronzed lead medal 1897 after T. Brock. Bust left, crowned and draped, inscription around. Rev. Britannia seated beside the British lion, holds a radiate crown aloft, inscription around and in the exergue. 78mm (BHM3581, Eimer1814) Good Very fine. (picture)SOLD
MB1069 Archbishop Sancroft and the Seven Bishops. A silver medal 1688 by G. Bower. Bust of Sancroft wearing a cap and clerical robes facing right. Inscription around. Rev. Seven medallions containing the clerically robed busts of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White and Sir John Trelawney. A field of stars. 51mm (MIii622/37, Eimer 288b) An extremely fine cast example. £110 (picture)