Archive (Sold Medals and Books)

 

Undated (circa 1830), Great Britain. THE ADORATION OF THE WISE MEN. By Edward Thomason, from his ?Medallic Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures.? WM 74mm. Obv: The three kings before the Madonna and Child. Rev: Lengthy inscription. BHM1468/53. Brilliant, extremely fine. $125. Sorry, SOLd

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1937, Great Britain. CORONATION OF GEORGE VI. Unsigned. Bronzed-lead 44mm. Obv: Conjoined, crowned busts of George VI and Elizabeth. Rev: Britannia standing in an archway. BHM 4356. Extremely fine. $20. Sorry, SOLD

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1793, Great Britain/France. THE CAPITULATION OF VALENCIENNES. By William Mainwaring. WM 39mm. Obv: Uniformed bust of Frederick, Duke of York facing three-quarters left. Rev: Inscription above a trophy of arms. BHM 368, Eimer 850, Hennin 524. Faint spot in obverse field, nearly extremely fine. $250. Sorry, SOLD

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1984-88, Central America. OPERATION RALEIGH. By Nathan. Silver 48mm, 52.8 grams. Obv: Bust of Sir Walter Raleigh with a ship in the background. Rev: A harpy eagle. In a clear plastic capsule (slight crack), proof finish. $70. Sorry, SOLD

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1856, Great Britain/France/ Turkey/Sardinia/Austria/ Prussia/Russia. THE TREATY OF PARIS. By Hardman & Iliffe, Birmingham. WM 41mm. Obv: Peace standing holding a palm frond and a cornucopia. Rev: A dove above an inscription between an olive branch and palm frond. Not recorded in BHM. Pierced (probably as issued). Nearly extremely fine. $125.? Sorry, SOLD

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HUGHES, Richard and ROWE, Michael. The Colouring, Bronzing and Patination of Metals. London, 1991. Approximately 300 pages, 16 color plates. Used. $65 Describes various formulas to create different finishes on metals. Sorry, SOLD

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1661, England. OFFICIAL MEDAL OF THE ENGLISH CORONATION OF CHARLES II. By Thomas Simon. Silver 29mm. Obv: Crowned bust of Charles II in ermine robes, collar and George of the Garter. Legend: CAROLVS . II . D . G . ANG . SCO . FR . ET . HI . REX. (Charles II, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland). Rev: Peace hovering over the enthroned king and placing a crown on his head. Legend: EVERSO . MISSVS . SVCCVRRERE . SECLO . XXIII . APR . 1661. (Sent to support a fallen age, 23 April, 1661. – based on Virgil Georgis 1.500). MI I 472/76, plate XLV/7, Eimer 219, Fearon 112.1, Wollaston 5. Richly toned on the obverse, patch of light toning on the reverse. $650. Sorry, SOLD (May, 2020)

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SKU: 15823-JG

 

1913, U.S.A. THE OCEAN. By Sigurd Neandross. AE 71mm. Obv: A face arising from the ocean. Rev: Two sea nymphs. 8th issue of the Circle of Friends of the Medallion. In its original book-like holder.? Extremely fine. $225.? Sorry, SOLD

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1839, Great Britain. CENTENARY OF WESLEYAN METHODISM. By Charles Frederick Carter. Silver 38mm. Obv: Bust of John Wesley facing left. Rev: Almost facing bust of Charles Wesley. BHM 1899 R, Eimer 1313. Cleaned in the past, nearly extremely fine. $135. Sorry, SOLD

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1913, Great Britain. IMPERIAL SERVICE EXHIBITION, EARL?S COURT, LONDON. By Spink & Son. Silver 45mm. Obv: Britannia seated holding a wreath in her extended hand; exposition building in the background. Rev: A tablet set against branches (not inscribed). Nearly extremely fine. $125. Sorry, SOLD (August, 2020)

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SKU: Q6546

 

1746, Great Britain. THE BATTLE OF CULLODEN. By Richard Yeo. AE 51mm. Obv: Bust of William, Duke of Cumberland, in armor, facing right. Rev: The Duke, as Hercules, trampling on Discord while raising Britannia. MI II 613/278, plate CLXVII/12, CP XV/4, Eimer 604, Fearon 197.4. Nearly extremely fine. $400. Sorry, SOLD

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1885, Great Britain. ADMISSION OF PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR OF WALES TO THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON. By George Gammon Adams. Bronze 77mm. Obv: bust, right, within a wreath. Rev: The Prince receiving the Freedom from the Chamberlain. BHM 3182, Welch 20, Eimer 1717. 400 struck.In its original case. Velvet on the case somewhat worn. $750. Sorry, SOLD (September, 2022)

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SKU: 19140-8B

 

1789, France. PRESENTATION MEDAL TO JEAN-BAPTISTE MURGET. By Benjamin Duvivier. AE 42mm. Obv: Laureate head of Louis XVI facing right. Rev: Inscription. Hennin 6, Nocq 245. Insignificant spot. Extremely fine. $150. Sorry, SOLD

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1760, Great Britain. GEORGE II, MEMORIAL AND CELEBRATION OF THE VICTORIES OF HIS REIGN. By Jean Dassier. AE 43mm. Obv: Laureate bust, left. Rev: Victory seated on a monument. Betts 427, MI II 714/454, plate CLXXXI/11, Eimer 681, Fearon 211.3. Insignificant, slightly darker patch on the reverse at 11 o’clock. Extremely fine. $150. Sorry, SOLD

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1886, Great Britain. INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, LIVERPOOL. By Elkington & Co., manufactured by Vaughtons Ltd. AE 51mm. Obv: Crowned head of Queen Victoria facing left. Rev: A female standing before a terrestrial globe. BHM 3216, Eimer 1727, Sandwich R/2a. In its original case.Extremely fine. $135. Sorry, SOLD

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