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Exonumia: Tokens & Medallions Auction 80: September 19th 2010 Click on blue lot numbers to see illustrations. m |
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Lot No. |
Description |
Estimate |
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1134 |
A small collection of 18th./19th. century copper halfpenny tokens, Manchester 1793, Porter carrying sack NVF, Sussex, Northian 1794, Squirrel seated above cypher / Shield of Arms NVF, Haverhill, Suffolk, 1794, Man at loom / Antelopes head above cypher, edge:- 'PAYABLE AT JOHN FINCHAMS SUFFOLK' NVF, National Series, 1795, Bust of the Duke of York / Warship under full sail, VF, Bristol, 1811, Legend / Sailing ship, edge:- 'PAYABLE AT BRISTOL AND LONDON' F/NVF and Lancashire, 1794, John of Gaunt / Shield of Arms, edge:- 'PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL' NVF [6] |
£60 - 80 |
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1135 |
Arthur Duke of Wellington Death Medallion 1852 (64mm) white metal. Fine |
£18 - 20 |
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1136 |
Baking Medals (8): Youma Challenge Medal large hallmared silver d.76mm uninscribed rev. iridescent GEF cased, the same in bronze cased, 2x hallmarked silver d.49mm London Confectioners Exhibition medals named to A.G. Kidd & Son Ltd Dundee, one of which dated 1912 both proof like EF-GEF with colour, the same in bronze named but undated EF, a smaller bronze medal inscribed D.B.S.A. GEF cased, and two oval medals 40x51mm named to J.R. Ingram Ltd 1937 one bronze one hallmarked silver for the London Confectioners Exhibition 1937, both cased aUNC. The earlier cases are damaged or broken. |
£200 - 220 |
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1137 |
Birmingham, John Howard F.R.S., copper farthing, 1792 of Birmingham GF together with a silver dirhem of Baghdad VF and a modern 10 piastres, 1917 of Egypt, with a very small mint fault on edge of flan VF [3] |
£20 - 25 |
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British Commemorative Medalet, brass, possibly hollow created in two halves, d.25mm: The Visit of the King of Denmark 1768, 'CHRISTIAN VII DEN REX' portrait l. / 'WHO MADE A VISIT TO ENGLAND AUG THE 10 1768', EF |
£25 - 30 |
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British Commemorative Medalet, copper d.25mm: Portrait of Oliver Cromwell l. signed 'KIRK FEC' / 'OLIVAR CROMWELL 1653' GVF trace lustre. |
£30 - 40 |
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British Commemorative Medallion white metal d.47.5mm: 'HENRY BROUGHAM ESQre M.P., MDCCCXII' portrait r. signed 'HALLIDAY F.' / 'OF COMMERCE, THE ENLIGHTENED FRIEND; OF NATIONAL INTEGRITY, THE VIRTUOUS, ELOQUENT, AND UNDAUNTED, SUPPORTER.', aEF couple of tiny edge nicks. |
£40 - 50 |
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British Commemorative Medallion, bronze d.48mm: Earl Howe 'Glorious First of June' 1794 by C. H. Kuchler, EF |
£35 - 45 |
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British Commemorative Medallion, bronze d.53mm: Coronation of George IV 1821 by Thomason & Jones, aEF, edge knock. |
£30 - 40 |
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British Commemorative Medallion, bronze d.79mm: The Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887, by A. Scharff, City of London Series, 450 specimens struck, intricate classical reverse design, EF, some small nicks and scratches, with an antique velvet pouch. |
£120 - 140 |
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British Commemorative Medallion, silver d.41mm: International Exhibition of 1862 with intricate designs of the exhibition building exterior and interior, toned EF with original case. |
£40 - 60 |
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1145 |
British Commemorative Medallion, white metal d.38mm: 'HIS HIGHNESS ISHREE MAHA RAJAH BENARES, 27. FEB. 1872' around image of Maharajah enthroned with servant and oriental pipe. / 'THE MAHA RAJAH'S WELL, STOKE ROW 10 MARCH 1863' image of well with Indian style cupola. VF |
£20 - 25 |
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British Engineering Commemorative Medal, bronze d.63mm, for the death of John Rennie, Scottish civil engineer, 1812: 'JOHN RENNIE' portrait l. signed 'BAIN F.' / within wreath: 'CRINAN & LANCASTER CANALS, LONDON LEITH & SHEERNESS DOCKS, WATERLOO & SOVTHWARK BRIDGES, PLYMOUTH HOWTH & DVNLEARY HARBOVRS, &c. &c. &c.' nEF, couple of light edge knocks. |
£50 - 60 |
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British Medalet, copper d.25mm, c.18thC, 'RIGHT HONOURABLE WILLIAM BECKFORD', portrait obverse signed 'KIRK FEC', EF with lustre. |
£20 - 30 |
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1148 |
British Rail Service group of 8 badges along with two documents and two photos named to Driver C.E.Thorpe, who was with British Railways before the Second World War, served as a Home Guard Fireman with the railways, and worked until at least the 1960's according to the documentation. The badges consist of three British Rail symbols, four various early looking enameled bronze pieces, and an enameled hallmarked silver '30 Years Membership National Union of Railwaymen badge VF |
£40 - 60 |
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British Shipping Commemorative Medallion, copper d.33mm: 'R.M.S. MAURETANIA, BUILT ON MERSEYSIDE 1937-1939' image of ship at a forward angle. / 'THIS MEDALLION IS MADE FROM METAL FROM THE OLD "MAURETANIA" 1906-1935' GEF with lustre, holed at 12 o'clock for suspension. |
£25 - 35 |
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British Shipping Commemorative Medallion, white metal d.33mm: 'THE GREAT EASTERN, 1861' image of the ship with smaller craft in foreground. / 'TONNAGE 24,000 LENGTH 692 Ft. BREDTH 83 Ft. DEPTH 60 Ft., 2,600 HORSE POWER, 4, DECKS, 10, BOILERS. 112, FURNACES, 10, ANCHORS. WILL CARRY 10,000 TROOPS.' EF, edge knock, a tiny bit bent or as struck. |
£35 - 45 |
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British Shipping Cunard Line Commemorative Medallion, white metal d.38mm: 'S. S. "LUSITANIA" & "MAURETANIA", CUNARD LINE .1907.' image of a four stack steam ship coming at a forward angle, signed 'ELKINGTON'. / '700th ANNIVERSARY OF THE INCORPORATION OF LIVERPOOL .1207., PRESENTED BY THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP Co.' around image of an ancient boat encircled by garter, nEF, couple of light edge knocks. |
£40 - 50 |
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1152 |
British WWI Era Medallion, the Lusitania Medal cast base metal replica of a German medal celebrating the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915. This was issued to illustrate a callous attitude toward the loss of life of over 1000 civilian passengers and crew on board. EF, a few spots of rust, with original case and certificate showing considerable age. |
£20 - 30 |
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British / Italian Commemorative Medallion, bronze d.52mm: Henry IX, Cardinal York, adoption of the title on the death of Charles Edward Stuart 1788, an Italian medal by G. Hamerani, EF, rare. |
£60 - 80 |
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1154 |
British/Prussian Commemorative Medallion, brass d.44mm: The Battles of Rosbach and Lissa 1757, VF |
£25 - 30 |
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Bulldog breeder's medal, square form silver? (not hallmarked) d.47mm: 'THE LONDON BULLDOG SOCIETY' over high relief image of a bulldog, a stippled arts and crafts type design. / 'ALEXANDRA PALACE K.C.S. 1913 ASTON LION CUP, IMPERIAL GEORGE', VF with perhaps the original case. |
£60 - 70 |
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1156 |
Bungay, Suffolk, Bigods Castle, copper halfpenny token 1794 x 2, together with an Ipswich, Suffolk, 18th. century halfpenny token, undated and reads:- 'GOD PRESERVE THE PLOUGH AND SAIL', the other side The Town Arms, all Ex. W.E.L.Peart Collection and all F [3] |
£20 - 30 |
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1157 |
Bury St Edmunds, 17th. century token farthing, obverse:- Coat of Arms, legend:- *IAMES GRANDY 1664, reverse:- Central I G with rosette between pellets, top and bottom, legend:- **IN * EDMONDS * BVRY, stable but a little uneven patina, a clear example NVF |
£20 - 30 |
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Calendar Medal 1764, copper d.38mm, with dates of holidays etc, VF couple of edge nicks. |
£25 - 35 |
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Calendar Medal 1773, brass d.40mm, with dates of holidays etc, aEF, a tiny spot of corrosion. |
£30 - 40 |
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1160 |
Cambridgeshire, Wisbech tokens of A & A Walling, 2d, 5d. 1/- and 10/- and ditto but of W.Rawlings 6d, 1/- and 10/- plus 3 x lead pieces said to be tokens but one looks to be a button, interesting lot [10] |
£25 - 35 |
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1161 |
Canadian Tokens (11) one Australian, 19thC halfpennies and pennies, grades VG to VF the Australian one holed. |
£35 - 40 |
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1162 |
Casino Chips (3) Monte Carlo white 5 Francs x2, and red 20 Francs x1, c.1921, ds. 34mm, art nouveau white metal applique centres both sides, on early plastic, bone, or resin, EF with an old pen and ink packet. |
£20 - 40 |
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1163 |
Chess Medals (2): Surrey County Chess Association, silver, one not hallmarked d.32mm 'BYFLEET 1923 H.S. BULLOCK' toned UNC, the other hallmarked d.44mm 'H. BULLOCK 1947-48' lightly toned EF, both with original cases. |
£30 - 40 |
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City of London Medal, bronze d.76mm, in commemoration of the visit of the Shah of Persia 1873, 'NASSER - ED - DEEN SHAH of PERSIA' around portrait of the Shah, signed 'A.B. WYON' / Classical figure holding scroll '20th JUNE 1873' with London landmarks in the background and shields of London and Persia either side, also signed 'A.B. WYON', aUNC, tiny edge nick, with original gilt-inscribed case missing a piece of wood front of top lid, very rare. |
£500 - 600 |
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1165 |
Coin Cabinet - super quality professionally made wooden coin cabinet, lockable, with key. Comes with trays for Farthings to Crowns (14 trays) VGC |
£50 - 55 |
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1166 |
Coin Spoons, a set of six with various Austrian 17th and 18thC silver and billon-silver 3 Kreuzer pieces shaped to form each spoon with a twisted silver or white metal handle, each 62mm long, VF to EF with original case. |
£25 - 35 |
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1167 |
Collection of 18th. century copper tokens, Macclesfield, 1791, Bust of Charles Roe / Commerce seated left, edge:- 'PAYABLE AT MACCLESFIELD LIVERPOOL OR CONGLETON GF, Middlesex, 1795, Whitfield's Bust / Cypher, edge:- milled NVF, a ditto but Moore's No 116, Great Portland Street / Girl making lace, edge:- corse milling GF, Angelsey, 1788, Druid's head / Cypher F, Liverpool, 1791, Sailing ship / Liver Bird on shield F, Bath, Somerset, 1794, Botanic Garden / Tree and wall, edge:- plain, F, London, 1794 Bust of Lackington / Fame blowing a trumpet, edge:- milled, GF and lastly Birmingham, 1792, Mining and Copper Co., Female seated right / Stork on cornucopiae, edge:- BIRMINGHAM REDRUTH STANSEA GF, [8] |
£75 - 95 |
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1168 |
Conder's 17th. century copper halfpenny token, of Ipswich, Town Cross type and dated 1794, grained edge, slightly rough surfaces F/GF together with a ditto but of Norwich dated 1792, Castle above Lion type, edge reads:- PAYABLE AT P.DECKS POST OFFICE BURY, couple of light edge taps VF [2] |
£25 - 35 |
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Contemporary Forgery Halfpenny 1775, thin flan with a crude bust similar in shape to that of George II rather than the contemporary king, VG |
£20 - 30 |
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Corporation of Aberystwyth large silver hallmarked gilt and enamelled medals 'Past Mayor' and 'Past Mayoress'. Named on the reverse Myfanwy Pickford 1956-57, and the other named Alderman R.G.Pickford. Cased (2) |
£140 - 150 |
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Countermarked Coin: 'VOTES FOR WOMEN' in clear letter punches on a Penny 1900, connected to the Women's Suffrage Movement, host coin VG |
£20 - 30 |
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Countermarked Coin: 'VOTES FOR WOMEN' in clear letter punches on a Penny 1902, connected to the Women's Suffrage Movement, host coin Fine. |
£20 - 30 |
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1173 |
Enameled Coins (2): Halfcrown 1820 reverse enameled in four colours some chips brooch soldered with pin, and Shilling 1820 reverse enameled in 5 colours tiny amount of chipping brooch soldered with pin. |
£25 - 30 |
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1174 |
Error Coin: GB QEII Florin Brockage, an obverse indented into the reverse very neatly, VF |
£30 - 40 |
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1175 |
Falkland Islands large 5oz silver proof commemorative medal for the 25th Anniversary of the Liberation, FDC cased with cert. |
£60 - 80 |
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Gas Industry prize medal, silver hallmarked d.58mm: Image of an alchemist at his bench with industrial buildings in background, signed 'BADDELY BROs LONDON', 'LUX MIHI LAURUS' beneath. / 'THE INSTITUTION OF GAS ENGINEERS' around wreath. Edge engraved: 'J.E. BLUNDELL, M. INST. C.E. MINST. GAS E., FOR PAPER "EXPERIENCES AND IMPRESSIONS OF THIRTY YEARS IN THE GAS INDUSTRY", READ ON 8th SEPTEMBER, 1938', lightly toned EF |
£70 - 80 |
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1177 |
GB & World Medallions (88) an assortment in a box, 19th-20thC bronze, white metal, and silver noted, mixed grades. |
£130 - 160 |
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German WWI era medallion, bronze d.33mm: 'GROSSADMIRAL VON TIRPITZ' portrait of Admiral Tirpitz facing. / 'GOTT STRAFE ENGLAND' (God Punishes England) image of Neptune standing waste deep in the sea, a U-boat heading toward the cliffs of Dover(?) '18 FEBRUAR 1915', dark aEF, slightly grainy surfaces perhaps as struck. |
£20 - 30 |
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1179 |
Gilt Coins (2): Farthing 1823 GVF and Half Farthing 1844 EF, privately gilt. |
£15 - 20 |
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1180 |
Golden Shred Golly pin badges, various (approx 11) |
£20 - 22 |
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Halfpenny copper token of Middlesex, London, not dated but 18th. century, issued by 'T.HALL. PRESERVER. OF.BIRDS.BEASTS.OR.REPTILES' 'NEAR.FINSBURY SQUARE. CITTY.ROAD.' and in the centre 'THE.!st.ARTIST IN EUROPE', the other side a Tucan on branch, legend:- 'TO.THE.CURIOUS.OBSERVERS.OF NATURAL.PHAENOMENA', with grained edge, in unusually nice condition, with some original finish GEF |
£50 - 75 |
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1182 |
Halstead - One & All Agricultural & Horticultural Association Ltd medals named to Philip Staines, Halstead, August 3rd 1896'. The other dated Aug 5th 1895. (2) |
£14 - 16 |
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1183 |
India - a superb silver medal inscribed 'International Philatelic Exhibition New Delhi Oct 1954, Souvenir to Sierra Leone' 'India Postage Stamp Centenary'. In original Government of India case of issue from the Calcutta Mint. (57mm) EF |
£40 - 50 |
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1184 |
Ireland St Patrick copper penny token 1816 overstruck on possibly a Wellington type token with details of undertype visible, VF-GVF, slightly cleaned. |
£30 - 35 |
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1185 |
Ireland, 19thC agricultural medal, silver (not hallmarked) d.51mm: 'PRIZE MEDAL ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY, INSTITUTED 1731' around coat of arms and motto, signed 'WOODHOUSE I(?)'. / engraved: 'SPRING CATTLE SHOW, Richard Mahony, BEST KERRY HEIFER. Calved in 1859, 1861' with wreath of produce, aEF with some nicks and scratches. |
£60 - 70 |
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Ireland, Dublin Historic Society large early 19thC silver medal d.52mm plus suspension ring: 'VOS LENE CONSILIVM ET DATIS ET DATO GAVDETIS ALMAE, INST. A.D. MDCCXCIV.' around complex classical scene of three figures with instruments and books of Cicero, Demo, and Homer, signed 'MOSSOP F'. / 'HISTORICA SOCIETAS COLLEGII DVBLINIENSIS, NEC FACUNDIA DESERET HUNC', named to- 'Johanni O Dunier (?), EGREGIT MERENTI IN ARTE ORATORIA, 25o Junii 1812' GVF/nEF, an attractive piece. |
£180 - 220 |
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1187 |
Ireland, Trinity College Dublin medal 1888, silver (not hallmarked) d.51.5mm: 'COLL. SS. ET. INDIVID. TRIN. REG. ELIZABETHAE. JUXTA. DVBL. 1591.' around three-quarter facing portrait of Elizabeth I in intricate clothing. / 'SCIENTIS NATURALIBUS FELICITER EXCULTIS' named to 'EDGAR PAYTON. 1888.' around coat of arms, EF, light hairlines and a few edge knocks. |
£80 - 120 |
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1188 |
Lancashire 18th. century halfpenny token of Lancaster, 1792, John of Gaunt / Shield of Arms type, edge 'PAYABLE IN HULL AND IN LONDON', with a ditto but of Manchester, 1793, Porter carrying sack / Shield of Arms type, edge 'LONDON ANGLESEY OR BRISTOL' [LONDON with reversed 'N's] and a ditto but of Middlesex, 1794, Bust of J.H.Tooke, right / Legend of his acquitle on a charge of high treason, plain edge, all GVF with a hint of lustre [3] |
£35 - 45 |
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1189 |
Life Saving Medals (2): Royal Life Saving Society medal in bronze d.30mm awarded to A.B.C. Hayward Oct. 1927. toned EF with original case, and Royal Life Saving Society medal in bronze d.32mm awarded to H.M. Cornish July 1935, toned EF with original case and Life Guard Corps certificate. |
£20 - 30 |
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1190 |
Lindner trays with round spaces, 8 trays, look near as new, to take different sizes of coins |
£60 - 70 |
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1191 |
Lindner trays with round spaces, 7 trays, look near as new, to take different sizes of coins |
£50 - 75 |
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1192 |
Lindner trays, plain and for artifacts or large items, 3 which look near as new |
£25 - 30 |
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1193 |
Maltese Coin Brooch: Malta silver 30 Tari (thaler size) 1789, KM 335.2, GVF, brooch soldered on reverse with pin. |
£30 - 35 |
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Manchester Agricultural Medal 1813, silver d.48mm plus suspension ring: 'SOCIETY FOR IMPROVEMENT OF AGRICULTVRE, INST. MANCHESTER MDCCLXVII' around image of a classical figure with horn of plenty and farming scene in background. / engraved: 'TO. R. LEICESTER, ESQr. of TOFT. For Improving 99 Acres of wasteland, 1813' with wreath of corn. EF light hairlines. |
£90 - 110 |
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Mary II, silver Royalist Medallet, obverse reads:- MARIA II DEI.GRA., Bust right, reverse reads:- EX.CANDORE.DECVS, Slipped Rose, Michiner 4943, with cabinet tone NEF/EF |
£25 - 35 |
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1196 |
Masonic brass c.82mm x c.107mm., looks to be hand made and engraved with a circular background engraved with Scottish thistles each side, bottom steps which support an altar, columns at the side which support the all seeing eye, compass below this again with the all seeing eye, between, engraved on the back 'M.Ex.Comp.R.A.Barltrop, Dist. Grand Second Principal 'H' 1979-1980', with suspension eye at top back |
£25 - 35 |
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1197 |
Masonic silver hallmarked (London 1930) and gilt Order of Scotland collar jewel |
£45 - 50 |
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1198 |
Medallions and a token (6): Two different enameled hallmarked silver 'Equitable Friendly Society' medals named to W.T. Mills 1905 and 1917 EF, a hallmarked silver Kent Education Perfect Attendance medal with four bars 1916 to 1919 EF, a white metal d.50mm medal for the death of George IV 1830 pitted aVF with only trace silvering, an uninscribed early 20thC bronze d.49mm medal featuring a depiction of a long jump or similar athletic activity, and a 'PEARS SOAP' countermarked Penny 1896 host coin VG |
£30 - 40 |
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1199 |
Medallions & Exonumia (5) interesting items: A Spanish silver 5 Pesetas 1885 F/GF converted into a lighter (broken) with suspension ring, Dassier's Kings & Queens series Henry V bronze original d.41mm dark GVF edge knocks, France Dijon silver jetton 1678 for the local Major Advocate of the Court VF scratched, an engraved and fretwork cut South Africa Kruger silver sixpence 189? ex-mount broken 12 o'clock, and a white metal John Wesley religious medal 1789 d.36mm battered Fine. |
£35 - 40 |
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1200 |
Medallions (3) a selection of interesting bronze items: RSPCA 'Band of Mercy' brass star medal d.35mm with suspension and pin estimate early to mid 20thC GEF, London Institute Technological Examination d.50mm named around the edge: 'ALEXANDER McCONNACHIE, TELEGRAPHY, 2nd PRIZE. 1890.' GEF with original case, and Royal Cornwall Polytechnic First Class medal d.45mm edge: 'E.M. BRANSCOMBE FOR ORNAMENT. 1902.' GEF with original case. |
£40 - 50 |
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1201 |
Medallions (4): A cased set of two hallmarked silver Rhodesia Independence medals 1965 lightly toned aFDC, a small silver Edward VII Coronation Medalet with suspension ring and an old case toned GEF tiny edge nicks, and a small official silver Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal 1897 VF-GVF |
£40 - 50 |
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1202 |
Medallions (9) a selection of silver items including 5 hallmarked, noted: Large d.61mm modern antique finish French medal something to do with twinning of European cities UNC with original case, 19th-20thC attendance medals, civil society medals, etc. |
£100 - 140 |
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Middlesex, London, 18th. century copper halfpenny token, 1798, obverse:- Church with coat of arms above, legend:- ISLINGTON OLD CHURCH ROBERT ORCHARD, reverse:- R O cypher, edge reads:- COVENTRY TOKEN, Schwer 403, with old ticket, just a hint of lustre, scarce especially in this condition EF |
£150 - 180 |
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Middlesex, London, 18th. century copper halfpenny token, obverse:- Postillon holding horse, legend:- KELLY'S LIGHT HARNESS &c. SOLD CHEAP AT THEIR MANUFACTORY STRAND LONDON, reverse:- Items of saddlery, legend:- KELLYS PATENT SADLERY &c. SOLD CHEAP, edge reads:- PAYABLE AT LONDON, Schwer 345, traces of original finish EF |
£25 - 35 |
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1205 |
Misc: 11x DNW Auction Catalogues, a Coin Yearbook 2008, a History of Ireland, and a coin album with pages. |
£5 - 25 |
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Modified Coin: A French 10 Centimes 1853 gilt and with an impressive high-relief indentation of Liberty's head appearing to break through the centre nEF rubbed on the high points plus a suspension ring. |
£25 - 30 |
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Napoleonic Medal, silver d.40mm: Double portrait of Napoleon and Josephine signed 'ANDRIEU F.?' / 'NAPOLEON EMP ET ROI, M. LOUISE D'AUTRICHE., I. AVRIL. MDCCCX' around classical scene perhaps evoking Anthony and Cleopatra beside a flaming altar signed 'J. JOUANNIN', toned nEF, reverse better. |
£45 - 55 |
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1208 |
New Zealand Tokens (3): Christchurch Milner & Thompson Penny slightly corroded VF, Maori Warrior Penny Tn49 VF edge nick, and Grahamstown George McCaul Penny 1874 F. |
£60 - 70 |
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1209 |
New Zealand Tokens (3): Wellington Kirkcaldie & Stains Halfpenny Tn 36 VF, Dunedin Day & Mieville Penny 1857 Tn 16 F, and Grahamstown George McCaul Penny 1874 F. |
£60 - 70 |
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1210 |
Norwich, Norfolk, 18th. century token copper halfpenny, no date, Bottle / Statue of Hope, edge:- 'RICHARD DINMORE & SON NORWICH' and a ditto dated 1792, Castle over Lion / Shield of Arms, edge:- 'H BOLINGBROKES HABERDASHER', VF and GF [2] |
£20 - 30 |
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Poland, a large collection of Olympic official's and other sports medals, Polish Orders and military medals, East German presentation pieces, communist motoring badges, certificates and other ephemera once belonging to Jan Skrzypczak: Polish Minister for Sport, and a member of the Polish Olympic Committee during the 1960's. Olympic material particularly relating to Mexico 1968 including passes and a cloth banner, Orders including cased Polonia Restituta enameled crosses various, Order of the Banner of Labour with miniature and many others. This large collection is worthy of further research and translation. |
£250 - 350 |
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1212 |
Political badge - Primrose League Knights Imperial large size badge in its original fitted case. EF and scarce |
£20 - 25 |
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1213 |
Saxmundham, Suffolk 17th. century token of Nicholas Shepherd, full, round, well centred, even patina NVF together with a ditto but different dies conditon as last but has a die fault in legend [2] |
£20 - 30 |
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Scottish 19thC bird keeper's medal, silver d.44mm, with engraved designs and suspension ring: 'INVERNESS ORNITHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 1885', around image of caged bird, / 'PRIZE FOR Greatest number of points in Cage Bird Section, WON BY ALEX MACKAY 1886', EF, a few tone spots, with original case. |
£60 - 70 |
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1215 |
Scottish communion token c.26mm. x c.20mm with corners cut off, one side reads:- 'WEST COATES CHURCH' the other side reads:- 'THIS DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME' 'BUT LET A MAN EXAMINE HIMSELF' leaded metal? with just a hint of a high finish tinned surface, VF |
£20 - 30 |
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1216 |
Scottish communion token of white metal, originally with bright tinned surface, which is still just visible, square with corners cut off c.26mm., one side reads:- 'PARISH OF MID CALDER' '1809', the other:- '! COR XI 24 THIS DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME' VF |
£22 - 32 |
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1217 |
Scottish communion token, c.27mm. x c.20mm. with corners cut off, unface, in white metal, reads:- 'BERKLEY STREET' 'U.P.CHURCH' and '1856' at centre, legend within oval beaded border and a floral design in each corner VF |
£25 - 30 |
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1218 |
Scottish communion token, oval and c.28mm., one side reads:- 'NORTHESK CHURCH' '1839' 'ALEXR. DAVIDSON' 'MINISTER', the other side reads:- 'THIS DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME' around central, sunk in '1' which is also lined, this above the word 'TABLE', white metal, once with a high tinned finish, which is just visible, VF |
£20 - 30 |
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1219 |
Scottish communion token, oval and c.29mm., one side reads:- 'ST. JOHN'S CHURCH 1839 HADDINGTON' a small flower each side of legend, other side at centre a ' 1 ' in a round sunk tablet, around the outer edge in raised letters 'THIS DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME', leaded metal? and with uneven tone, although it once had a high tinned finish which is still just visible VF |
£20 - 30 |
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1220 |
Scottish communion token, oval of c.29mm., of leaded metal once with high finish, this just visible each side, obverse with City Arms topped by an anchor, reverse 'PL' in script, below which 'D.G.' in Roman, below '1837' and a number '5' stamped at centre [Edinburgh] VF |
£22 - 32 |
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1221 |
Scottish communion token, oval shaped of 24mm. of leaded metal which once had a high finish, this just visible each side, obverse with City Arms topped by anchor, reverse reads 'R T D G' in Old English, above '1817' [Edinburgh], reverse has a rough surface NVF/VF |
£22 - 25 |
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1222 |
Scottish communion token, white metal originally with high tinned finish a little of which is still visible, square with corners cut off, c.27mm., one side reads:- DUNNET 1844 FREE CHURCH, the other:- THIS DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME, light horizontal faults in flan GF |
£20 - 30 |
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1223 |
Small box of various Medals and Medallions (qty) |
£14 - 16 |
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1224 |
Small tin of tokens etc., 22 items |
£25 - 35 |
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1225 |
Southampton 17th. century token halfpenny, dated 1791, obverse:- Helmeted and cuirassed bust, right, reverse:- Arms of Crowned Rose, edge reads:- PAYABLE AT THE OFFICE OF W. TAYLOR R.V.MOODY & CO., light edge taps VF/NVF together with a ditto but John of Gaunt, Lancaster, 1791, edge reads:- PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF THOS.WORSWICK & SONS GF, together with Cronebane halfpenny, date 1789, edge reads:- PAYABLE AT CRONEBANE LODGE OR IN DUBLIN, NVF/VF [3] |
£30 - 40 |
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1226 |
Steam railway brass, circular c32m., punched in obverse:-'B R M' at top '6 6 6' at bottom and centre reads:- 'ENGINEERS MANCR VIC' [the central inscription possibly punched in over another hammered out legend], reverse is stamped '666', VF |
£20 - 30 |
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1227 |
Steam railway brass, round 35mm., officially holed at 9 o'clock, uniface, reads:- L & N.W.RY and stamped '442' the first '4' over a '5' after an attempt was made to erase the '5', the number resting on a doted line VF |
£25 - 35 |
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1228 |
Tasmania Tokens (3): Hobart R. Andrew Mather Penny Tn 163 VG, Hobart H.J. Marsh Penny Tn 157 dented VF, and New Town R. Josephs Halfpenny Tn 140 nVF |
£60 - 70 |
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1229 |
The British Carnation Society Medal, engraved 'Awarded to Rossiter Bywaters Esq, 6 Plant Carnations, Spring Show 1934'. Research shows that Bywaters was an Army Dental Surgeon during WW1 with the 8th London Regt (no medal entitlement). Possibly silver (32mm) |
£14 - 16 |
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1230 |
The British Red Cross Society Medal with First Aid in Chemical Warfare. |
£20 - 25 |
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1231 |
Tokens & Medallions (6) including a 36 Shilling coin weight, hallmarked silver school attendance medal 1909 GEF, etc. |
£60 - 70 |
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1232 |
Tokens (12) a collection of 19thC unofficial farthings in an album page, a couple of misc other tokens also, grades F to VF |
£45 - 60 |
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1233 |
Tokens, 17thC (11) all of Kent, with tickets of identification, Fair to Fine. |
£35 - 55 |
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1234 |
Tokens, 17thC (7): Cambs 140, Kent 50, 75, 370, Hants 185, Norfolk 304, and Wills 251A, with tickets, grades Fair to Fine. |
£40 - 60 |
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1235 |
Tokens, 19thC (2): Oval white metal Scottish Communion Token d.32mm obv: Double-headed eagle with shield in centre, around 'PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE' / 'FOUR PARISHES OF PERTH ERECTED 1807' VF, and Victorian brass cheque: Queen Victoria portrait l. dated 1853 / 'SAMUEL RUSHTON, 2D, CASTLE INN, CHEADLE' GVF |
£30 - 40 |
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Token, 18thC: Hoxne & Hartsmere Suffolk Loyal Yeomanry Halfpenny 1795, edge: 'GOD SAVE THE KING AND CONSTITUTION', D&H Suffolk no. 33a, EF with lustre. |
£40 - 45 |
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Token, 18thC: Norwich Barracks Halfpenny 1793, edge: 'PAYABLE AT IOHN ROOKS NORWICH', D&H Norfolk no. 46, proof-like aUNC with lustre, some toning spots rev. |
£35 - 40 |
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Token, 19thC: Bishopsgate London Ironmonger Hot-Air Balloon Farthing, milled edge, EF trace lustre. |
£25 - 35 |
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University College London silver prize medal d.37.5mm: 'CUNCTI ADSINT MERITAEQUE EXPECTENT PRAEMIA PALMAE, MDCCCXXVII' around classical figure seated left. / 'UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON, AWARDED TO F.J. LORD. CHEMISTRY. 1889-90. Third Prize.' reflective proof-like aUNC, rainbow tone, with original case. |
£50 - 60 |
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1240 |
Various Shop Tokens etc, including Vickers Ltd Barrow (approx 26) |
£20 - 22 |
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Victorian Miniature Medallion Set (6) in white metal featuring the Royal Family with important dates on the reverse, similar to a set of toy or dolls money, with original Windsor Castle brass capsule, all in high grade. |
£40 - 50 |
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1242 |
Wire Drawers Society of Warrington, 2d Trade Union Tokens (2) |
£14 - 16 |