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British List 19th June 2008 |
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British List 19th June 2008 |
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References:-
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
MB387 Marquis of Camden, Chancellor of Cambridge University. A copper medal 1825 by J. Peters. Bust of the Marquis left. Rev. Interior view of the Senate House. 44mm (BHM 1685, Eimer 1282) Extremely fine. £45. (picture).
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)
MB615 Royal Horticultural Society, Banksian medal. A copper medal 1820 by W. Wyon Bust of Sir Joseph Banks facing right, inscription around. Rev. Inscription around. 38mm (Eimer 1138). This medal awarded to Mr. A.A.Haylor in 1922. The horticultural Society of London became the Royal Horticultural Society. £8 (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)
MB640 The Reform League Established. A copper medal 1865 by J. Moore, published by Messrs Maher and Son. The British lion standing left, inscription around and below. Rev. Imperial crown within an open wreath entwined with an inscribed ribbon. Inscription around on a border. 44mm (BHM2838, Eimer 1593) Holed as normal and extremely fine. £30 (picture) The Reform League was established in 1865 under the Presidency of Edmond Beales and was concerned with the suffrage of men and the ballot. In 1860 a new Bill for parliamentary reform was introduced but later withdrawn. Public demonstrations took place in Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park. Disraeli was succesful in introducing the Reform Bill to the House in 1867
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)
MB686/6 Sir Walter Raleigh. A copperized plaque, based on the obverse of a medal by Sale of Birmingham. Possible originally produced for the tobacco industry. Raleigh facing left in a feathered hat, ruff and ornate tunic. Name and dates either side. 66mm x 8mm. £18 (picture)
MB721 John Napier A silvered bronze medal C1825 by C.F.Carter. Draped bust of John Napier wearing a high ruff, bare head left. Inscription around. Rev. Inscription within a closed wreath, The Royal Society of Edinburgh. has awarded the Keith Prize for a talent successfully developed. 45mm (BHM1470). About extremely fine and very rare. £40 (picture) John Napier 1550-1617 Laird of Merchiston, inventor of Logarithms This is the Keith medal of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. The prize is awarded biennially for a paper on a scientific subject presented to the Society.
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)
MB743 The Grocery Provision, oil and Italian Warehouse & Allied Trades Exhibition. A copper medal 1911 by ?. Conjoined robed and crowned busts of George Vth and Queen Mary facing three quarters left, inscription around. Rev. An ornate plaque supported on a pole bedecked with ribbons, flowers, fruit and vegetables. Inscription on a raised border around. 50mm (not listed) Scarce and about extremely fine £24 (picture)
MB745 The Reform Bill. A bronze medal 1832 by J. Gibson Britannia standing facing holds an inscribed scroll, lion and flags to the left, inscription around. Rev Inscription within an open wreath, inscription around. 45mm (BHM1584) Good very fine. £35 (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)
MB751 Sir Andrew Fountaine 1745. A copper medal 1745 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 £60 (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)
MB770 Repeal of the Corn Laws. A copper medal 1846 by A.J.Stothard. Head of Lord John Russell right, inscription around. Rev. Free Trade inscription within a corn circle, latin inscripiton aorund. 45mm (BHM2237) Extremely fine £60 (picture)
MB782 Foundation of the New Royal Exchange. A bronze medal 1842 by W. Wyon. Diademed head of Queen Victoria left, inscription around. Rev. 8 lines of text. 44mm (BHM 2078) Tiny marks on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine. In original red case of issue. £40 (picture)
MB810 Award of the Sunday Companion. A silvered medal by Jenkins of Birmingham. An ornate religious scene within an inscribed raised border Rev. Inscription within an open wreath. 51mm About extremely fine, in original case. £18 (picture)
MB812 Marriage of Charles II and Catherine Braganza. A white metal copy of the 1662 medal by J. Roettiers. Bust of Charles laureate and draped facing right. Rev. Bust of Catherine facing right. 42mm (MIi 489/111) Extremely fine £6 (picture)
MB815 City and Guilds of London Institute Prize medal. A silver medal C1911 by John Pinches of London. A reproduction of the Institutes Award Seal. The shields are of the London City Liveries Companies. Rev, An inscribed decorative tablet, topped by the arms of the City of London. Inscription around. 51mm Minor edge bump, otherwise extremely fine. Awarded in 1934 as First Prize. £30 (picture
MB821 Samuel Parr A bronze medal 1821 by B.R.Faulkner and G, Clarke for Mudie. Bare head of Samuel Parr left, inscription around. Rev. An inscribed open book, inscription around. 41mm (BHM1160) Good very fine. £45 (picture) Samuel Parr (1747-1825), Son of a Harrow apothecary, educated at Harrow and Emmanuel College Cambridge. Parr became first assistant master at Harrow and being offended at not receiving the Headmastership, began a rival school at Stanmore. This venture did not prosper and some years later Parr became headmaster of Norwich Grammar School. In 1783 Parr undertook the care of two curacies in Norwich and in 1785 he moved to Hatton in Warwickshire where he built a library which eventually contained 10,000 volumes. After his death the library was dispersed by auction in 1828. It is possible that the medal was struck to mark the 50th anniversary of his admission to Doctor of Laws at Cambridge in 1781.
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)
MB830 Department of Science and Art Prize medal. A bronze medal 1859 by W. Wyon. The famous penny black portrait bust of Queen Victoria facing left, inscription around. Rev. A six line text within closed wreath and beaded borders. Good extremely fine. £25 (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)
MB868 Rosa Morison Prize medal, College Hall, University of London. An antiqued bronze medal C1900 by J. Havard-Thomas Sc. Bust of Rosa Morison facing left. Rev. An inscribed raised tablet from which is suspended an oil lamp. 48mm (Pinches 217) . Extremely fine and cased. Name Emmeline A Hurst added by hand in the case lid £25 (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)
MB882 Albert Victor Prince of Wales given the Freedom of the City of London. A copper medal 1885 by G.G.Adams. Bust facing right within a wreath of roses, thistles and shamrock. Inscription around. Rev. The Prince and Princess of Wales together with the Lord Mayor watch as Prince Albert Victor receives the Freedom of the City from the chamberlain. Inscription around. 77mm (BHM 3182, Eimer 1717, Welch 20) Extremely fine £150 (picture) Number 20 in the series published by the City of London.
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.
MB899 The Reform Bill. A bronze medal 1832 by B. Wyon. Inscription within wreath, crown above, arms of the City of London below. Rev. Liberty, kneeling, handing scroll inscribed REFORM to Britannia. Plaque with the head of William IV above an inscribed tablet. 51mm (BHM1603) Extremely fine. Number 3 in the City of London series. £55 (picture)
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. £45. (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)
MB916 Coronation of Edward VII A bronze medal 1902 by G. W. De Saulles. Crowned draped bust of Edward VII, right, inscription around. Rev. Crowned, draped bust of Queen Alexandra facing right. Inscription around. 55mm (BHM 3737) Good extremely fine and in case of issue. £20 (picture)
MB918 Golden Jubilee of the reign of Queen Victoria. A bronze medal 1887 by L.C.Wyon after Sir J. E.Boehm and Sir Frederick Leighton. Draped bust of Queen Victoria wearing a veil and small crown. Legend around. Rev. The Queen enthroned, surrounded by seven figures symbolizing the arts and industries of Britain. Above two cherubs hold entwined wreaths and shields bearing the date. Five shields in the exergue with the names of the five continents.77mm (BHM 3219) The official commemorative issue, extremely fine. £90 (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)
MB962 Royal Northern Agricultural Society. A copper prize medal 1897 by Halliday. Farm animals and agricultural tools in the foreground, a large stately home in the background, inscription above. Rev. Inscription within an open wreath, crown above. 50mm Past cleaned about extremely fine. £30 (picture) Awarded to Martin L. Haddon Esq. Binghill murtle for Sir Christopher Spring Show 1897.
MB965 Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland. 2 Volumes of the British Museum Publication reprinted by Spink and Son Ltd. Compiled by Edward Hawkins FRS FSA. Originally printed in 1885 and reprinted in 1978. These references cover the period up to the death of George II. Volume I, 724 pages up to 1690. Volume II 866 pages up to 1760. The standard reference for this period, describes every medal known at the time and their relative rarity. 22cm x 15cm Excellent condition. £80
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)
MB977 William Kelway Prize. A bronze medal by Pinches of London. Busy of William Kelway facing left, inscription around. Rev. Attribution within a floral open wreath The Kelway Medal.50mm Awarded to M.A.Taylor in 1901, Extremely fine and cased £32 (picture)
MB978 The Owens College Manchester. A bronze medal C1900 by Kirkwood of Edinburgh. Arms within a quatrefoil, inscription around on a raised border. Rev. Details of the awrd on a raoised border, an open wreath and date within. 60mm Awarded to Wilfred Nightingale, Junior Practical Anatomy 1903-4. Cased, extremely fine £40 (picture)
MB979 Wilhelm II, Visit to the City of London. A bronze medal 1891 by Elkington and Co. Conjoined busts of the Emperor and Empress, three quarters right, inscription around. Rev, Londinia, leaning on a balustrade on the Embankment, indicates to Prussia, seated beside her, shipping on the Thames. St. Pauls Cathedral opposite. A lion and shield at their feet 80mm (BHM 3412) Extremely fine 450 specimens struck. £170 (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)
MB987 Glasgow University. John Anderson medal. A cased bronze medal 1796 by J. Macdonald. Draped bust of Anderson, wearing a long wig facing left, inscription around. Rev. Lengthy inscription.. 51mm (BHM410). Cased extremely fine. Awarded to B.F.Coutts Pharmacology 1930-31. RARE. £48 (picture)
MB988 International Inventions and Music Exhibition. A cased silver medal 1885 by L.C.Wyon. Veiled bust of Queen Victoria facing left. Rev. Two figures representing Music and Invention seated above an engraved plaque. 45mm (BHM3198) Original case and extremely fine £60 (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)
MB991 John Gibson. Art Union of London. A bronze medal 1874 by J. S. Wyon. Bust left of John Gibson RA. Rev Gibson's sculpture. Grecian Hunter and his dog. 55mm (BHM2982) Extremely fine. £70. (picture)
MB992 Duke of Wellington. Governor of Plymouth 1819. A bronze medal 1819 by T. Webb. Bust of Wellington facing left, inscription around. Rev. 35 line bibliographical inscription. 55mm. (BHM986, Bramsen 1824) Extremely fine £95 (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.
MB997 Edward VIII 1937. A cast bronze plaque 1937 by Leonard Jennings. 225mm Extremely fine and very rare. £250 (picture)
MB998 Queen Eugenie of France. A bois durci plaque C1860. 115mm Extremely fine and in an oak circular frame. £70 (picture)
MB999 Death of Charles Dickens. A cast bronze plaque 1870 by A.L.Vago.217mm Extremely fine £100 (picture)
MB1000 Coronation of Edward VII. A cast bronze plaque 1902 by F. Bowcher. 280mm Extremely fine and very rare. £200 (picture)
MB1001 Jesus and Mary . Pair of plaques. A pair of framed bois durci plaques C1860 115mm Extremely fine. Bois durci plaques within circular polished mahogany frames with suspension loop. Crack in one frame. £120 (picture)