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Lot 271
A 19TH CENTURY TIBETAN ‘STRIKE A LIGHT’ LEATHER & STEEL POUCH, applied to its front with onlaid chased bronze and silver-metal panels and borders, the reverse with bronze studs, and set to its centre front with a large pink coral bead, the bronze handle with a studded leather strap, 5.5in wide.
Lot 2549
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, England / Spain, Mary Tudor (1553-1554), The State of England, 1554, cast Gilt-bronze Medal, by Jacopo da Trezzo, bust of Mary to left, rev Peace seated on throne, 65mm (Attwood 80; MI i 72/20); The Future Philip II of Spain, 1555, cast Gilt-bronze Medal, by Jacopo da Trezzo, bust right, rev Apollo in chariot right, 66mm (Attwood 85). High quality later casts, very fine. (2)
Lot 2550
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Elizabeth I (1533-1603), Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, Quits Belgium 1587, cast Bronze Medal, unsigned, bust of Leicester three-quarters facing, in richly decorated tunic, collar and feathered hat, ROBE CO LEIC ET IN BELG GVBER 1587, rev sheep in flat country, to the right a dog leaves them, INVITVS DESERO, NO GRECEM SED INGRATOS, 49mm (Eimer 54; MI i 140-100). A contemporary cast, a little pitting, otherwise good very fine and rare. ex Seaby Bulletin 709, £700 ex Greta S Heckett Collection, Pittsburgh, Sotheby, 25 May 1977, lot 39, sold for £470 Despite tacitly supporting the Dutch for some time Elizabeth had been reluctant to make her involvement official for fear of offending the Spanish monarchy and risking war. Nevertheless after French and Spanish Catholics joined forces, with the aim of defeating French protestants, Elizabeth accepted the United Provinces’ offer of sovereignty and appointed Leicester as Governor and Captain General of Holland, Zeeland and the United Provinces. He was ultimately unsuccessful in this role. Although a prominent businessman, he misunderstood the delicate balance of trade between Dutch and Spanish merchants and, in aligning himself with Calvinists, he alienated himself from the provinces’ majority moderate Protestants and Catholics alike. At complaints from the states, Elizabeth conferred the command of the armies to Maurice, second son of the late Prince of Orange, during a period while Leicester was absent. On his return he quit the provinces and distributed these medals.
Lot 2563
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Queen Mary, Death 1695, Gilt-bronze Medal, by Jan Luder, bust right, her hair diademed and bound with pearls, rev standing figures of Wisdom, Piety and Constancy, before funeral pyre with phoenix emerging, QVANDO VLLAM INVENIENT PAREM?, 58.5mm (MI 112/345; vL IV, 181). The gilding rich and contemporary though now a little rubbed, has once been mounted, better than very fine and very rare. Another gilt example of this medal, in superb condition, was sold by this House, 23 September, 2008 (lot 708).
Lot 2569
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Anne, Capture of Gibraltar and Naval Engagement off Malaga, 1704, Bronze Medal, by J Croker, bust left, rev Neptune offers his trident and crowns to Britannia, VICTORIÆ NAVALES, 39mm (Eimer 410; Jones, Art of the Medal, p.88; MI ii 266/64; MH 1919, 132). Good very fine, scarce.
Lot 2573
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723), architect, scientist and mathematician, cast Bronze Medal, by Gottlieb (George) Daniel Gaab (c.1714-1784), mid 18th Century, bust left, hair long, in buttoned shirt and loose mantle, CHRISTOP WREN EQVES AVR & ACHITECT - OBIIT AD 1723 ÆT 91, rev the West front St Paul’s Cathedral, VNVM PRO CVNCTIS FAMA LOQVATVR OPVS – INCEPT AD 1676 / PERFECT AD 1711, with AEDESS PAVLI LOND in exergue and signed G D GAAB SCVLP, rosette stops in legends to both sides, 99.5mm (MI 458/69; Eimer 497; Eidlitz 1073; JT pp.25-26). A superb contemporary example of this extremely rare medal, the images and lettering carefully tooled, extremely fine. The portrait is a reversal of the ivory bust, carved on an oval, by David Le Marchand (1674-1726), now in the National Portrait Gallery. Gaab exhibited two medallions of Sir Christopher Wren and of St Paul’s Cathedral at the Free Society from 5 King’s Street, Seven Dials in 1783, marking the 60th anniversary Wren’s death. The medal commemorates Wren’s greatest achievement, but before this he was a founding member of the Royal Society, had the chair of Astronomy at Gresham College (London) and was later the fourth Savilian Professor of Astronomy at Oxford.
Lot 2578
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757), Cartagena Taken, 1739, Bronze Medal, three standing figures, Ogle and Wentworth to left and right of Vernon, small lions either side, rev harbour view with central fort and cityscape beyond, 37.5mm (Adams-Chao Cavow 2B, R6; McG-G 235; MI -; Betts 312; MH 321). Very fine, re-patinated.
Lot 2579
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Abraham de Moivre 1741, French mathematician, Bronze Laudatory Medal, by J A Dassier, bust right, rev five line legend in elaborate border, 54mm (MI ii 565/197; E 563). Good extremely fine. Abraham de Moivre (1667-1754), mathematician, fled his native France for England after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 (de Moivre being a Huguenot). This medal is part of a series by Dassier on celebrated contemporaries.
Lot 2580
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Alexander Pope, Bronze Laudatory Medal, 1741, by JA Dassier, bust right, rev POETA ANGLUS (English poet) and date within ornamental cartouche, 54mm (MI ii 565/198; E 564). Good extremely fine. Alexander Pope, poet (1688-1744). This medal is part of a series by Dassier on celebrated contemporaries.
Lot 2584
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, George II, the British Victories of 1759, including the Americas, Bronze Medal, by J Kirk(?), unsigned, laureate and armoured bust of George II left, rev shield with reversed (French) lily, battles and commanders names around, QUEBEC / CROWN POINT/ LAGOS / MINDEN / GUADALOUPE / NIAGARA, 43.5mm (MI 708/444; Eimer 677; Betts 418). Nearly extremely fine.
Lot 2597
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, George III, Recovery from Illness 1801, Bronze Medal, by J G Hancock, uniformed bust of George III right, rev putto holds a torch to illuminate the sky, next to an altar inscribed GISBORN and REYNOLDS, staff of Aesculapius rests against the altar, THOU WILT PROLONG THE KINGS LIFE around, RECOVERED FROM ILLNESS MARCH 1801 below, 38mm (BHM 503; Eimer 928; Storer 6190). Extremely fine or better. The King suffered from mental health problems on several occasions, famously depicted recently in the film The Madness of King George. Thomas Gisborne and Henry Revell Reynolds were physicians who attended to him in 1788 and again in 1801.
Lot 2600
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Charles James Fox, Death 1806, Bronze Medal, by T Webb, draped bust right, rev Fame holds laurels standing on a globe, 54mm (BHM 605; Eimer -); another, in White Metal, by P Wyon, draped bust right, rev nine line legend, 53mm (BHM 608; Eimer -). Extremely fine and very fine. (2) Fox (1749-1806) was a radical Whig politician in favour of American independence, the French revolution and religious tolerance. He spent most of his political career in opposition.
Lot 2603
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, London, Matthew Wood, Lord Mayor 1816-1817, Laudatory Bronze Medal, by T Halliday, bust of Wood right with chain of office, rev Londinia banishes Conspiracy whilst protecting innocence, 54mm (BHM 956; Eimer 1099). Good very fine, slight wear to highpoints. This medal refers to the intervention in the trial of three Irishmen convicted of coin forgery in London. After they were convicted it was shown that they were working under duress for their paymasters. They were pardoned and given the financial wherewithal to return to Ireland. Their paymasters were convicted and sentenced to death. Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet (1768-1843) became MP for the City of London from 1817 to 1843.
Lot 2625
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Prince Albert, Bronze Medal, 1845, by W Wyon, bust right, ALBERTUS PRINCEPS VICTORIAE REGINAE CONJUX, rev St George and the dragon, TREU UND FEST, 56mm (BHM 2204; Eimer 1398; Jones, Art of the Medal, 289). Lightly brushed, about extremely fine.
Lot 2629
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, The Great Exhibition Crystal Palace 1851, Official Bronze Prize Medal, by W & LC Wyon, conjoined busts of Victoria and Prince Albert left, dolphins below, no colon after REG, rev Britannia seated holds laurels over Industry watched by Europe, Asia, Africa and America, LEONARD C WYON. DES: & SC: ROYAL MINT in exergue, edge PRIZE MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION W.STRODE CLASS XXII, 77mm (Allen HP-A025). Very fine, some edge bruises, a very rare variety. W Strode was in the City of London. This medal was awarded for gas stoves (ref Allen vol.II)
Lot 2631
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Victoria, Art Union of London, William Wyon, 1854, Bronze Medal, by L C Wyon, bust right, rev Britannia with four hippocamps, 56mm, with original card box of issue (BHM 2535; Eimer 1480; Jones, Art of the Medal, 290). A beautiful example, as struck and with the original cotton wool padded card case.
Lot 2633
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Poland / Great Britain, Lord Dudley Stuart, Bronze Memorial Medal, 1859, by J F A Bovy, bust of Stuart right, rev map of Poland in relief, 63mm (BHM 2659; E 1530; C-P 126/81). Good very fine. Lord Dudley Coutts Stuart (1803-1854), Liberal politician and advocate of Polish independence. He married a scion of the Bonaparte family.
Lot 2634
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Victoria, International Exhibition 1862, Bronze Prize Medal, by L C Wyon after D Maclise, Britannia seated left surrounded by figures of arts and industry, a recumbent lion at her feet, rev 1862 LONDINI HONORIS CAUSA, in wreath, awarded to W. De Gryse, Class III, for hops, 77mm (BHM 2747; Eimer 1553). Pierced at the top, small area of verdigris, otherwise extremely fine.
Lot 2636
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Princess Helena, Marriage to Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, Bronze Medal, 1866, by J S & A B Wyon, conjoined busts of the royal couple to left, rev two armorial shields within ornamental device, 64mm (BHM 2859; Eimer 1583a). Good very fine. Princess Helena Victoria was the third daughter of Queen Victoria.
Lot 2638
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Alexander II of Russia 1874, City of London series, Visit of the Tsar to the City of London, Bronze Medal, by Charles Wiener, uniformed bust of Alexander II left, rev Londinia attended by two cupids welcomes Alexander, overlooked by Peace, Russian imperial eagle to left, 77mm (Diakov 807.1; BHM 2981; E 1634; Welch 14; WE 1225; Forrer VI/481). Good very fine or better, minor scratches near head, small verdigris spot on reverse. Alexander II, Tsar of Russia (1855-1881). Part of the series of medals issued by the Corporation of the City of London, this one in an edition of just 400.
Lot 2641
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, George I of Greece, City of London series, Visit of George I to the City of London 1880, Bronze Medal, by G G Adams, bare head bust left, GEORGE I KING OF THE HELLENES around, rev Londinia and Britannia welcome Hellas, views of the Parthenon and St Paul’s Cathedral beyond, 76mm, in original gilt-blocked case of issue (hinge missing) (BHM 3077; E 1668; Welch 16). Good very fine, two edge bruises. Struck in an edition of just 400 by the Corporation of the City of London. George I (1845-1913) was the second son of Christian IX of Denmark. He was assassinated in 1913.
Lot 2645
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Victoria, Golden Jubilee, 1887, Official Bronze Medal, by Sir J E Boehm and (reverse) Frederick, Lord Leighton, engraved by L C Wyon, crowned and veiled bust left, rev the Queen enthroned surrounded by seven figures of the Arts and Industries of Britain, 68mm, in red leather case of issue (BHM 3219; Eimer 1733). Smallest of marks in obverse field, otherwise choice extremely fine and the case excellent.
Lot 2646
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Victoria, Golden Jubilee, 1887, Official Bronze Medal, by Sir J E Boehm and (reverse) Frederick, Lord Leighton, engraved by L C Wyon, crowned and veiled bust left, rev the Queen enthroned surrounded by seven figures of the Arts and Industries of Britain, 68mm, in red leather case of issue (BHM 3219; Eimer 1733). Smallest of marks in obverse field, otherwise choice extremely fine and the case excellent.
Lot 2654
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Edward VII, The Inter-Parliamentary Union, Palace of Westminster, Silvered-bronze Medal, 1906, by Allan Wyon, bare head left, KING EDWARD VII – THE PEACEMAKER, rev legend to right of a diaphonous figure holding out wreath, 51mm (BHM 3941). Extremely fine.
Lot 2658
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother (1900-2002), cast circular Bronze Portrait Plaque, 1920s, unsigned, bust left, her hair short, wearing triple strand of pearls, 186mm. Much as made, softly sculpted and extremely fine, small piercing at top. The plaque offers no clues as to artist or founders and the cataloguers have been unable to make any attribution to what, without doubt, is a well presented portrait.
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