Archive (Sold Medals and Books)

 

1914, U.S.A. CENTENARY OF THE PEACE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED KINGDOM. By John Mowbray-Clark. AE 70mm. Obv: Two nude wrestlers in combat. Rev: Peace standing between an eagle and a lion. 10th issue of the Circle of Friends of the Medallion. In its original book-like holder. Ex Garrett Collection (bookplate). Extremely fine. $300. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: 10399070

 

Undated (circa 1830), Great Britain. HENRY II. By Jean Dassier, from Thomason?s re-issue of Dassier?s series of medals of the Kings and Queens of England. WM 41mm. Obv: Bust of Henry II, wearing a crown and helmet, facing right Rev: Inscription. BHM 1437.5. Bright, extremely fine. $45. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: S7476

 

Undated (circa 1725), Great Britain. HUGO LATIMER, Reformer. By Jean Dassier. AE 28mm. Obv: Bust of Hugo Latimer facing right. Rev: Inscription. MI I 76/28, Eimer 34, Eisler I 197/15. Patina slightly uneven, extremely fine. $75. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: 10399090

 

1879, Great Britain. YORKSHIRE ART AND INDUSTRIAL ?EXHIBITION. By Ottley. AE 77mm. Obv: ?The fa?ade of a large building. Rev: Inscription within a wreath. Cased. Extremely fine. $225. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: E-9219

 

1918, Germany. 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF MERCK PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY IN DARMSTADT. By Ludwig Gies. Cast iron, oval 90 x 113mm. Obv: An early apothecary. Rev: An angel and a view of an industrial plant. Nearly extremely fine. $525. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: S8-11040

 

France. LE H?RON. By Jean Vernon. Uniface bronze 59mm. OBVERSE: A heron looking down at fish in the water. Cat. Gen. vol. 3 392/A. Papare label stuck on the reverse. $70. Sorry, SOLD (February, 2023) ———– Jean ?mile Louis de Vernon (known as Jean Vernon) was the son of medallist and sculptor Fr?d?ric-Charles Victor de Vernon. He was born in Paris on April 1 1897. Vernon studied at the ?cole des Arts D?coratifs and at the ?cole Nationale Sup?rieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, under Jules Coutan and Hippolyte Jules Lef?bvre. He first exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Fran?ais in 1922 and won a silver medal in 1924 and a gold medal in 1936. Vernon worked primarily as a sculptor, but created medals, including his famous series of medals depicting scenes from Jean de la Fontaine’s Fables. He died in Paris on September 9 1975.

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SKU: 8921-18808-3S

 

1702, England. ACCESSION OF QUEEN ANNE. By John Croker. Silver 37mm. Obv: Crowned bust, left. Rev: A crown above a heart set against branches. MI II 227/1, pl CXV/1, Eimer 388. Good very fine. $225. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: S15-E0239

 

1838, Great Britain. CORONATION OF VICTORIA. By Benedetto Pistrucci. AE 86mm. OBVERSE: High-relief, diademed bust facing left. REVERSE: Inscription. BHM 1802 R, Eimer 1309. Some slight nicks on the reverse, otherwise extremely fine. Quite rare in such fine condition $1,150. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: E1845

 

Undated (circa 1820), Great Britain. MAP OF THE WORLD. Possibly by Sir Edward Thomason. White metal 74mm. OBV: The Western Hemisphere with Hawaii identified as the Sandwich Islands. REV: The Eastern Hemisphere with Australia identified as New Holland. Eimer 1139a. Some slight, darker patches on the rim and a few very light marks, overall an attractive example with bright surfaces and rarely seen in such nice condition. $950. Sorry, SOLD (November, 2018)

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SKU: N758

 

1761, Great Britain. THE CAPTURE OF BELLE ISLE. Unsigned (possibly by John Kirk) AE 41mm. Obv: Cuirassed bust of George III facing right. Rev: Ships around an island. BHM 71, Eimer 687, Milford Haven 371. Extremely fine. $375. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: 10398737

 

(Early 20th century), Germany. SAINT GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. By Anton Grath. Uniface cast AE 69mm. OBVERSE: Saint George slaying the dragon. $250. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: S23-12763

 

1855, Great Britain/France. RECEPTION FOR NAPOLEON III, EMPEROR OF FRANCE. By Benjamin Wyon. AE 77mm. Obv: Conjoined busts of Napoleon III and Eug?nie. Rev: Britannia introducing Gallia to Londinia. BHM 2561, Eimer 1496, Welch 7. 350 struck. Rubbed on the relief on the reverse, nearly extremely fine. $350. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: E-1505

 

1865, Great Britain. MANCHESTER AND LIVERPOOL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. By Thomas Ottley. Silver 49mm. Obv: A group of animals. Rev: Inscription within a wreath. Set under glass in a silver ring with a loop for suspension. Cased. Frosted finish, a little rubbed. Slight toning towards the rim. Extremely fine. $250. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: 10400227

 

1920, France. IN MEMORIAM, 1914-1918. By Raoul B?nard (1881-1961). Uniface AE plaquette 50mm x 77mm. OBV: A seated female in mourning, her arms resting on a naked child. Nearly extremely fine. $150. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: S18-1220

 

Undated (1938), France. DONJON DE VINCENNES. By Georges Crouzat. Bronze 59mm. OBV: A seated figure of St. Louis with attendants. REV: A view of the Donjon, a statue of Charles V and La Sainte Chapelle. Cat. Gen. vol. 3 109/B. Nearly extremely fine. $75. Sorry, SOLD (October, 2018)

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SKU: S18-11183