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Click here to subscribeCOMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Netherlands, Martin Luther, Bicentenary of the Reformation, Silver Medal, 1730, by M Holtzhey, bust of Luther right, shields of seven Protestant states around, rev Religion seated, her foot on Papal symbols, beside her Truth, whilst Saturn carves initials on pyramidal monument, 62mm (vL 54; Whiting 354). Sharp extremely fine, with light tone, scarce.
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Spain, Charles III (1716-1759-1788), The Establishment of the Oeconomical Society, Seville, Silver Medal, 1778, by T F Prieto, laureate bust left, hair tied in queue, wearing Golden Fleece and other Orders, rev quill pen and wreath above pedestal, PRODESSE LABORAT, 39mm (Vives 54; VQR 14127). Very fine and rare.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Expedition to Vigo Bay, 1702, Silver Medal, by John Croker, crowned bust of Anne left, legend reads FRA, rev an aerial panorama of the harbour at Vigo with ships burning, the British fleet at the entrance, CAPTA ET INCENSA GAL ET HISP CLASSE, 36.5mm (MI 236/18; Betts 97; vL IV, 363; MH 120; J J Ford, XIII, 802-810). Very fine. The Ford catalogue gives a detailed breakdown of the varieties though mysteriously calling the medallist “Thomas Croker”
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, Bonn, Huy and Limbourg Captured by Marlborough, Silver Medal, 1703, by J Croker, bust of Anne left, rev a kneeling figure with mural crown offers three city keys to an equestrian Marlborough, SINE CLADE VICTOR, 42mm (MI 246/35; vL IV, 399). Nearly very fine, deeply toned.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, Queen Anne’s Bounty, Copper Medal, 1704, by John Croker, similar, bust of Anne left, rev the clergy kneel before the Queen who presents a charter, PIETAS AVGVSTÆ, 44mm (MI 251/43). Reverse very fine, obverse nearly so, but minor knocks and bruising.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Capture of Gibraltar and the Naval Action off Malaga, Copper Medal, 1704, by John Croker, bust of Anne left, rev Neptune in a sea-chariot offers a mural and naval crown to Britannia, VICTORIÆ NAVALES, 39.5mm (MI 266/64; vL IV, 454; MH 132). Extremely fine with a hint of redness. old collector’s or dealers ticket with price 10/6
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Capture of Gibraltar and the Naval Action off Malaga, Copper Medal, 1704, by John Croker, bust of Anne left, rev Neptune in a sea-chariot offers a mural and naval crown to Britannia, VICTORIÆ NAVALES, 39.5mm (MI 266/64; vL IV, 454; MH 132). Nearly extremely fine.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Relief of Barcelona, Silver Medal, 1706, by John Croker, bust of Anne left, rev panorama of the city and harbour of Barcelona, with in the sky above, the sun eclipsed, BARCELONA LIB GALLIS FVG, 34mm (MI 280/86; vL V, 22). Almost extremely fine. The French fleet had sailed for Toulon before the arrival of Admirals Sir John Leake (1656-1720), and George Byng (1663-1733), the ground forces abandoned their positions and fled during the eclipse.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Battle of Ramillies, Silver Medal, 1706, by John Croker, bust of Anne left, rev two fames hold aloft a map of the conquered districts, beyond a distant town, GALLIS AD RAMELLIES VICTIS …, 34mm (MI 284/92; vL V, 33). Good very fine, toned.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Union of England and Scotland, Silver Medal, 1707, by John Croker, crowned bust of Anne left, rev Royal Arms on pedestal, with Lion and Unicorn supporters, MAII I MDCCVII, 47mm (MI 295/107). Lightly scuffed, nearly extremely fine.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Union of England and Scotland, Copper Medal, 1707, by John Croker, crowned bust of Anne left, rev Royal Arms on pedestal, with Lion and Unicorn supporters, MAII I MDCCVII, 47mm (MI 295/107). Nearly extremely fine, small stain behind head.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Union of England and Scotland, larger Copper Medal, 1707, by John Croker, crowned bust of Anne left, wearing classical armour and Collar, George and Star of the Garter, rev Anne as Pallas, with plumed helmet and Medusa head shield, NOVA PALLADIVM TROIÆ, 70mm (MI 298/115). Good very fine.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Capture of the Citadel at Lille, Silver Medal, 1708, by John Croker, crowned bust of Queen Anne left, rev Victory holds palm branch and city arms over a plan, INSVLÆ CAPTÆ, 44mm (MI 338/169; vL V, 119). Extremely fine.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Capture of Tournai, Silver Medal, 1709, by John Croker and [reverse] S Bull, bust of Anne left, rev Pallas seated by trophies, holding Medusa shield, TORNACO EXPVGNATO, 39mm (MI 354/190; vL V, 141). Extremely fine, toned.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Attempted Invasion of Scotland, Copper Medal, 1708, by John Croker and [reverse] S Bull, bust of Queen Anne left, rev Britannia protects Scotia from the invading French fleet, CLASSE GALL FVG, 39mm (MI 316/141; Woolf 21:1; vL V, 103). Nearly extremely fine.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Capture of Sardinia and Minorca, Silver Medal, 1708, by John Croker, bust of Queen Anne left, rev Victory in conch shell holding ensign and palm branch, Sardinia and Minorca in distance, SARDINIA ET BALEARIS MINOR CAPTÆ, 39.5mm (MI 329/157; vL V, 95). Very fine, toned. Sardinia was captured by Admiral Sir John Leake, who then assisted General James Stanhope (1673-1721) in the capture of St Philip’s Castle in Minorca. For Stanhope see also lots 2117 and 2118
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Capture of Sardinia and Minorca, Copper Medal, 1708, by John Croker, bust of Queen Anne left, rev Victory in conch shell holding ensign and palm branch, Sardinia and Minorca in distance, SARDINIA ET BALEARIS MINOR CAPTÆ, 39.5mm (MI 329/157; vL V, 95). Extremely fine.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Battle of Malplaquet, 1709, Silver Medal, by John Croker, crowned bust of Queen Anne left, rev the French attacked in woodland, Victory flies above, CONCORDIA ET VIRTVTE, 47mm (MI 359/197; vL V, 145). Extremely fine, toned.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Battle of Malplaquet, 1709, Copper Medal, by John Croker, crowned bust of Queen Anne left, rev the French attacked in woodland, Victory flies above, CONCORDIA ET VIRTVTE, 47mm (MI 359/197; vL V, 145). Extremely fine, the reverse with hint of redness.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Capture of Mons, Silver Medal, 1709, by John Croker and [reverse] S Bull, bust of Anne left, rev Victory flies over the city and its fortifications, MONTIBVS IN HANNONIA CAPTIS, 39mm (MI 362/202; vL V, 149). Extremely fine, uneven dark tone.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Capture of Mons, Copper Medal, 1709, by John Croker and [reverse] S Bull, bust of Anne left, rev Victory flies over the city and its fortifications, MONTIBVS IN HANNONIA CAPTIS, 39mm (MI 362/202; vL V, 149). Extremely fine with touches of original redness, especially on the reverse.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Capture of Douay, 1710, Silver Medal, 1710, by John Croker, bust of Queen Anne left, rev Victory hangs plaque on column around which are trophies, behind her Bellona chases a French soldier, VALLO GALLORVM DIRVTO, 48mm (MI 369/213; vL V, 165). Choice extremely fine, though somewhat uneven tone.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Capture of Douay, 1710, Copper Medal, 1710, by John Croker, bust of Queen Anne left, rev Victory hangs plaque on column around which are trophies, behind her Bellona chases a French soldier, VALLO GALLORVM DIRVTO, 48mm (MI 369/213; vL V, 165). Extremely fine with hint of redness.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Battle of Almenara, 1710, Silver Medal, by John Croker, bust of Queen Anne left, rev General James Stanhope (1673-1721), leads cavalry charge in heat of battle, and strikes out at General Amezaga, PVGNA EQVESTRIS, 48mm (MI 373/218; vL V, 157). Extremely fine, the tone somewhat uneven. For Stanhope see also lots 2118, 2106 and 2107
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The French Lines Passed and the Capture of Bouchain, Copper Medal, 1711, by John Croker, bust of Queen Anne left, rev a French officer surrenders to seated figure of Fortune, HOSTES AD DEDITIONEM COACTI, 44.5mm (MI 385/237; vL V, 188). Very fine. The figure surrendering on the reverse probably represents Marshal General de Villars (Claude-Louis-Hector de Villars, Prince de Martigues, Marquis and Duc de Villars and Vicomte de Melun, 1653-1734)
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Peace of Utrecht, Gold Medal, 1713, by John Croker, laureate bust of Queen Anne left, ANNA DG MAG BRI FR ET HIB REG, rev Anne as Britannia in land and sea-scape, COMPOSITIS VENERANTVR ARMIS, 35mm, in original velvet-lined shagreen case (MI 400/257; vL V, 230). Choice, good extremely fine, with much brilliance. The gold medals were distributed (at public expense) to members of both Houses of Parliament
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Peace of Utrecht, small Silver Medal, 1713, by John Croker, laureate bust of Queen Anne left, ANNA DG MAG BRI FR ET HIB REG, rev Anne as Britannia in land and sea-scape, COMPOSITIS VENERANTVR ARMIS, 34.5mm (MI 400/257; vL V, 230). Good very fine.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of The Life and Reign of Queen Anne, The Peace of Utrecht, large Copper Medal, 1713, by John Croker, bust of Queen Anne left, rev Anne as Britannia seated in land and sea-scape, holding olive branch, 59mm (MI 399/256; vL V, 230). Extremely fine with touches of original redness.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals, The Death of the Duke of Marlborough, White Metal Medal, 1722, by Georg Vestner, bust of the Duke right, with long hair and wearing armour, rev Victory tramples on Death and Mars, MARS ALTER MARLBROVGH …, 49mm, with usual copper plug (MI 456/67, illustrated). Extremely fine and extremely rare. for Vestner’s medal for the Death of Prince Eugene see lot 2253
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals, Frederick, Prince of Wales, The Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle Proclaimed, Silver Medal, 1748, by John Kirk, laureat bust left, rev Britannia seated on shore, with shield, cornucopia and trophies, beyond two ships at full sail, 35mm (MI 651/354). Extremely fine. The treaty details were concluded in October 1748, and signed by the English, French and Dutch. It was proclaimed in London on 2 February, 1749 [1748 OS]
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals, Clive of India, Robert Clive, (1725-1774), Governor of Bengal, Tribute Medal, Copper, 1766, by John van Nost the Younger, bust of Clive, head turned and facing, wearing richly embroidered jacket, ROBERT CLIVE BARON OF PLASSEY, rev (signed C.G.), Fame with trumpet points to obelisk naming his achievements, 42mm, contained in (somewhat later) Soho Mint metal shells (BHM 95; Pudd 766.1). Choice extremely fine.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals, Charles, second Earl Grey, KG, PC (1764-1845), British Statesman and Prime Minister (1830-1834), Bronzed White Metal Medal, 1801, by L D Lundberg, bust of Grey left, wearing frock coat and cravat, … PARLIAMENTI BRITANNICI MEMBRUM, rev legend in wreath, 53mm (BHM 508, silver only). Very fine and extremely rare. The medal was struck in Stockholm as the reverse legend records, “The Shipmasters of Stockholm to an excellent citizen of the world who vigourously defended the maritime law of nations before the British Parliament, 2nd February 1801”. The debate followed the implementation of an embargo on Swedish ships in British ports, introduced in the previous month. BHM lists a single specimen, in silver, in the British Museum.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals, Methodism, a Presentation Specimen of the large Silver Medal for the Centenary of the Foundation of the Wesleyan Methodist Society, 1839, by C F Carter, bust of John Wesley left wearing vestments, rev the columned façade of the Wesleyan Centenary Hall, THE WORLD IS MY PARISH, edge with engraved inscription, “Presented to the Revd John Kirk by the Stewards of Wesley Chapel as a Token of affection & esteem, 1839”, 65mm (BHM 1895, R2; JT 127b). A lovely example, single minor scatch on obverse, toned, deeply on reverse, extremely fine and sacrce. The cataloguers are unaware of other named examples but can add no further information about Revd John Kirk. The Hall, in Bishopsgate Street Within, in the City of London was a re-building of the London Tavern, by William Fuller Pocock
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals, Methodism, Centenary of the Foundation of the Wesleyan Methodist Society, Silver Medal, 1839, by C F Carter, bust of John Wesley left wearing verstments, as in the previous lot, rev bust of Charles Wesley, three-quarters left, wearing vestments, 38mm (BHM 1899, R). Extremely fine and pleasantly toned.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals, The International Exhibition, South Kensington, 1862, Copper Medal “For Services”, by W Wyon, named to J G Gapper, diademed bust left, rev oak wreath and legend, named on edge, 55mm (Allen SK 015, R3; BHM 2755A). Extremely fine and rare. The number of “For Services” medals struck for the 1862 exhibition “would appear to be considerably less than 1851” [Allen]
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals, City of London Series, Opening of Blackfriars Bridge and the Holborn Viaduct, Copper Medals (2), 1869, a double cased set, by G G Adams, diademed bust of Queen Victoria left, rev the two bridges, Londinia and Britannia to either side, 76mm, in (damaged) case (BHM 2906; Welch 11); Duke and Duchess of York, Visit to the City, 1893, Copper Medal, by G G Adams, conjoined busts left, rev Royal couple in chariot greeted by Londinia, 76mm, in (damaged) case of issue (BHM 3452; W 25). Extremely fine or nearly so. (3) 400 specimens of each medal struck
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals, The Visit of Princess Alexandra of Denmark, Copper Medal, 1869, by J S and A B Wyon, for the City of London Series, bust left, rev The Princess introduced to Londonia, 76mm (BHM 2783; W 9); Prince Albert Victor Edward of Wales Receives the Freedom of the City, Copper Medal, 1885, for the City of London Series, bust right, rev the Lord Chamberlain holding Freedom box, greets the Prince, 77mm (BHM 3182; W 20). First very fine, second better. (2) 350 and 400 specimens struck respectively. His Royal Highness, Duke of Clarence and Avondale (1864-1892) the eldest son of the Prince of Wales (the future Edward VII). His name has been linked with Jack the Ripper
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals, John Howard (1726-1790), Prison Reformer and Philanthropist, The Howard Prize Medal of the Statistical Society, 1873, by A B Wyon, bust of Howard left, rev legend around wheatsheaf, 76mm, in John Pinches case () of issue. Extremely fine. The portrait shows Howard in 1773 as F.R.S., and Sheriff of Bedford, the appointment that made him aware of the state of prisons, so much so that he embaked on The State of the Prisons in England and Wales, published in 1777. The Statistical Society now the Royal Statistical Society, was founded in 1834.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals, The Dedication of Epping Forest, Copper Medal, 1882, by Charles Wiener, for the City of London Series, crowned bust left, wearing sash and Orders, rev Londonia faces the Queen within a forest setting, 76mm (BDM 3128; W 17), in dark green leather fitted case of issue with inscription in gilt. Virtually mint state. 400 specimens struck. The medal is sold with a large (170 x 305mm) and ornate numbered (493) but un-named invitation to the ceremony, on Saturday 6th May, 1882, printed on card.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals, Golden Jubilee 1887, official Copper Medal, by J E Boehm, crowned bust left, rev the Queen enthroned, 77.5mm (BHM 3219), extremely fine; and a pale wax cast of the medal, 83mm, fair; Jubilee 1897, Silver Medal, unsigned, bust left, rev crowned shields of arms, 36mm (BHM 3598, supplement for an example in silver), hallmarked on edge, maker J.H. possibly James Hinks of Birmingham, extremely fine; Prince Albert, Great Exhibition, 1851, Exhibitor’s Medal, named “France no.1216”, 45mm, these very fine. (4)
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals, Field-Marshal Montgomery (1887-1976), Bronze Medal, 1946, by P Turin, bust three-quarters left, wearing cap, rev arms, 67mm (BHM 4414); a ‘horse brass’ of “Our Monty”, 79mm; France, General Leclerc (1902-1947), Bronze Medal, 1947, by R Delamarre, bust left in kepi, rev his war-time achievements listed, 68mm; Victory in Normany 1944, Bronze Medal, ancient archer in quadriga, rev sword laid across town names, 68mm; USA, General George S Patton (1885-1945), Bronze Tribute Medal, 1945, from Ettelbruck (Luxemburg), by J Lefevre, helmeted head right, rev arms and date, MERCI, 70mm. All but second extremely fine. (5) Philippe François Marie Leclerc de Hautecloque took the nom de guerre of Jacques Philippe Leclerc on joining General de Gaulle in London, to protect his family living in Vichy France. He led the 2nd French Armored Division in the race to Paris and on the 25th August, 1944, he, together with Colonel Rol, received the surrender of General Choltitz. General Geroge Smith Patton, “Old Blood and Guts”, died in Luxemburg in December 1945 and is buried in the American War Cemetary at Hamm. In 1995 the General Patton Memorial Museum was opened in Ettelbruck.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of Naval Interest, Charles II, Naval Reward, Silver Medal, 1665, by John Roettier, laureate bust right with short hair, rev Charles on shore, in classical armour, views a naval battle, PRO TALIBVS AVSIS, 62mm (MI 503/139; MH 52). Very fine though somewhat mottled tone. Issued following the victory over the Dutch off Lowestoft. The English fleet was under the command of the Duke of York, Prince Rupert and the Earl of Sandwich.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of Naval Interest, The Naval Action off Cape Passaro, Silver Medal, 1718, by John Croker, laureate bust right, hair long, wearing decorative armour, rev the King as Neptune atop a rostral column, amidst naval trophies, SOCIORVM PROTECTOR, 45mm (MI 439/42; MH 150). Some surface brush-marks, good very fine. The Spanish fleet, commanded by Admiral Don Anthonio de Castañeta was defeated by Admiral George Byng (1663-1733), who destroyed or captured the majority of the ships, and took the Spanish Admiral prisoner.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of Naval Interest, Admiral George Brydges Rodney (1719-1792), The Capture of St Eustatius, Copper Medal, 1781, bust right in uniform and cocked hat, rev two ships sail by fort, one on fire, RODNEY FOR EVER, 33mm (BHM 233; MH 386). Very fine. St Eustatius in the Leeward Islands, was the centre of Dutch trade in the West Indies and also for victualling French ships and from where arms were shipped onwards to the American Colonies.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of Naval Interest, Admiral Richard, Earl Howe (1725-1799), The Battle of the Glorious First of June, White Metal Medal, 1794, by W Mossop, bust left wearing cocked hat, rev THE MEMORABLE VICTORY …, 35mm (BHM 384; D&H Hants 6/7). Extremely fine with much brilliance.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of Naval Interest, Admiral Richard, Earl Howe, The Battle of the Glorious First of June, White Metal Medal, 1794, similar to previous lot, 35mm (BHM 384; D&H Hants, 6/7); Memorial Medal, White Metal, 1799, bust left, rev naval trophies and column, 39mm (BHM 468; MH 420). Very fine. (2)
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of Naval Interest, Admiral Alexander Hood, first Viscount Bridport (1724-1814), action off the Isle de Groix, Copper Medal, 1796, by J G Hancock, bust of the Admiral right, in uniform rev Victory on rock holding aloft a captured flag and naval crown, distant fleets beyond, 49mm (BHM 406; MH 539). Extremely fine. The reverse legend gives details of the action off Port L’Orient and the defeat of the 32 ship French fleet and the capture of three ships.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of Naval Interest, Admiral Adam Duncan, Viscount Duncan (1731-1804), The Battle of Camperdown, 1797, Copper Medal, by () T Wyon Sr, bust of Duncan three-quarters right, in uniform, rev Britannia seated by lion, with rudder and ensign, 38mm (BHM 428; MH 461). About extremely fine with touches of original red. The Dutch fleet was preparing to escort troops for the invasion of Ireland, but was drawn into action by Duncan, who captured nine ships and the commanding Admiral.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of Naval Interest, Admiral Adam Duncan, Viscount Duncan, The Battle of Camperdown, 1797, Copper Medal, unsigned, larger bust of Duncan three-quarters right, in uniform, rev legend in thirteen lines, … DUNCAN … WHO DEFEATED THE DUTCH FLEET, 37mm (BHM 429; MH 462). Extremely fine. The medal is unusual in that the reverse is also specifically a memorial, IN IMMORTAL REMEMBRANCE OF THE BRAVE MEN WHO FELL IN THE ACTION.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of Naval Interest, Admiral Adam Duncan, Viscount Duncan, The Battle of Camperdown, 1797, Copper Medal, by T Webb and W Wyon, bust left in uniform, rev Duncan accepts the surrender of Admiral de Winter; Admiral Edward Pellew, Lord Exmouth (1757-1833), The Bombardment of Algiers, Copper Medal, 1816, by L Brenet and Gerard, bust right in uniform, rev Neptune pacifies a hippocamp, both 41mm, for Mudie’s National Medals (BHM 432, 921; MH460, 572). Both extremely fine. (2)
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of Naval Interest, Admiral Sir Richard Onslow (1741-1817), The Battle of Camperdown, Copper Medal, 1797, by J G Hancock, bust of Onslow three-quarters left, wearing uniform, rev HMS Monarch sails into action, 48mm (BHM 427; MH 472). Very fine. It was Onslow, as second in command, who captured Admiral de Winter
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of Naval Interest, Admiral John Jervis, Earl St Vincent (1735-1823), The Battle of Cape St Vincent, a pair of medals in Copper and White Metal, 1797, by T Wyon Sr, bust of Jervis three-quarters right, in uniform, rev two cherubs hold up naval crown and ensign, 38mm (BHM 433; MH 451). The copper almost extremely fine, the white metal retaining almost full brilliance, minor blemish on nose. (2)
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of Naval Interest, Admiral John Jervis, Earl St Vincent (1735-1823), The Battle of Cape St Vincent, Copper Medal, 1797, by J G Hancock and P Kempson, bust left, in uniform and hair tied in queue, rev a weeping Hispania leans on shield, naval battle beyond, 48.5mm (BHM 435; MH 450). Extremely fine.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of Naval Interest, Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson (1758-1805), The Battle of the Nile, White Metal Medal, 1798, Victory, reclining by pyramid, holds medallic bust of Nelson, rev fouled anchor and shield, SUB HOC SIGNO VINCES, 38mm (BHM 450; MH 484). Extremely fine.
BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Historical Medals of Naval Interest, The Battle of Trafalgar and Death of Nelson, White Metal Medal, 1805, Victory stands on prow of galley holding medallic bust of Nelson, rev legend within laurel and palm wreath, H. VICECOM NELSON …, 38mm (BHM 582; MH 506). Extremely fine.
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