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Lot 164
WILLIAM IV SILVER VINAIGRETTE & VICTORIAN CONDIMENT SPOON, engraved vinaigrette of cushion form by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1832, with gilt pierced grille, 3cms w; rococo scrolled spoon with scallop bowl and classical bust finial by John George Smith, London 1898, F-import mark, 5.8cms long (2)Provenance: private collection PorthcawlComments: grille slightly bent, hallmarks good.
Lot 99
Pulp Fiction (1994) Original Production Call Sheets six folio white sheets with the film-title and Production offices Culver City, California address, as used on shoot days 42, 45, 46, 47, 48, and 50 (of 51) dated November 15-29, 1993, interior scenes included Lances house (where Vincent learns about piercing) Dope bust Apt. (Jules and Vince blow the boys away) with detailed scene numbers and call times for the crew, supporting actors and main cast including John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Rosanna Arquette, Eric Stoltz, Samuel Jackson, Phillip La Marr, Burr Steers, Frank Whaley, Ken Lesco and Alexis Arquette, plus specific notes regarding specific shooting requirements and props such as, two bags of smack, black briefcase, big Kahuna burgers, Jules 45, Vinces 45, 4th mans magnum, mufx-syringe rig, Marvins headless body, eyes and ears protection for crew, ITC for locations-gunfire, stand-ins for Mr. Travolta, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Stoltz, each sheet 22 x 35.5cm. (6) Provenance - The vendor was a crew member and is credited in the film's end titles. Condition Report: overall clean and bright, light creasing and small tears (with some loss) to top left-hand corners from use on the production.
Lot 2232
A nylon blue and white floral dress with a matching shawl, a bronze/copper chiffon evening dress with boned bodice, pleated in coffee under bust, full skirt, metal zip, early 1950s, a black lace evening dress with boned bodice, lace boat neckline, side metal zip, layers of black tulle underskirt, late 1940s, a black evening dress with tulle wide straps, jet beads, long length, side metal zip, late 40s/early 50s, a silk wedding dress, small padded shoulders, covered buttons and tie waist, late 1940s. (5).
Lot 510
C. DELPECH FOR ART UNION OF LONDON, AN ENGLISH PARIAN BUST OF APOLLO THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY Typically modelled on a socle base inscribed ART UNION OF LONDON 1861 PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 1 1861 and verso the bust C. DELPECH, 33.5cm high Condition Report: Slight wear to leading edgesCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 4
A scarce ‘Aro Expedition 1901-02’ D.S.O. and ‘Queen Victoria’s Funeral’ M.V.O. group of six awarded to Major M. L. Goldie, Royal Horse Artillery, who was accidentally killed in France in March 1915 and had won the D.S.O. for ‘conspicuous gallantry at the water picket affair at Ikotobo’ during the Aro expedition Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, lacking integral top riband bar; The Royal Victorian Order, M.V.O., Member’s 5th Class, breast badge, silver, silver-gilt, gold and enamels, the reverse not numbered; Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Aro 1901-1902, high relief bust (Capt: M. L. Goldie, M.V.O, R.A.) officially engraved naming; 1914-15 Star (Major M. L. Goldie, D.S.O., M.V.O. R.H.A.); British War and Victory Medals (Major M. L. Goldie.) obverse centre slightly depressed on the first and with minor loss to enamel wreaths, otherwise generally good very fine (6) £2,800-£3,400 --- Mark Leigh Goldie was born in India on 16 October 1875, son of Colonel M. H. G. Goldie, R.E., of Plymouth. He joined the Army on 2 November 1895, as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery, in which he became Lieutenant on 2 November 1898, and Captain on 16 November 1901. As a Lieutenant he was created an M.V.O. for his command of the R.H.A. Team at the funeral of H.M. Queen Victoria on 19 March 1901. He served in Southern Nigeria in 1901 and 1902, taking part in the Aro Expedition, for which he was Mentioned in Despatches, received the Medal with clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (London Gazette 12 September 1902). He was invested by the King on 18 December 1902. From 1907, Captain Goldie was with B Battery, R.H.A., at Plymouth. He was promoted to Major on 10 May 1912, and served in France from 14 December 1914, with V Battery, Royal Horse Artillery. He died from accidental wounds on 5 March 1915, aged 39, and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery, France. Fuller detail of the expedition and the circumstances of Goldie’s award of the D.S.O. are given in the despatches of Commissioner R. Moor and Lieutenant Colonel A. Montanaro, published in the London Gazette of 12 September 1902: 
‘The objects of the expedition were:
a) To abolish the slave trade which was actively carried on throughout the entire territories belonging to, and dominated by the Aro tribe.
b) To abolish the fetish of the Aros known as “Long Juju,” which, by superstition and fraud caused many evils amongst the Ibo tribes generally, and to all the outlying tribes of the entire protectorate, who continually appealed to it. While this Juju existed it was impossible to establish effective government in the territories.
c) To open up the whole of the Ibo country lying between the Cross River and the Niger to civilization and trade of collecting the natural products of their country and developing it to the best advantage.
d) To introduce a currency in lieu of slaves, brass rods, and other forms of native currency that existed in the territories, and which from their nature and cumbersomness were opposed to advance in any direction.
e) Finally, to establish throughout the territories a labour market to take the place of slavery.

A few days before the operations commenced a most deplorable massacre of some 400 men, women and children, mostly women and children, was carried out in the hinterland of the Opobo district, at a town called Obegu. The Aros had long threatened to attack the tribes friendly to the government, and though the people of Obegu had been warned to keep careful watch, they were unfortunately caught napping by a conglomerate force of the various sections of the Aro tribe, together with other Ibos unfriendly to them, and their town was destroyed with the slaughter of the people above mentioned. This gave another object and duty to the Field Force, viz., that of capturing and bringing to justice the natives responsible for this bloodthirsty massacre, in the carrying out of which one section of the Aro tribe alone, the Abams, who were great head hunters, are reported to have obtained 200 heads...

Dispositions were as follows... No. 4 Column, consisting of 19 Europeans, 1 Native officer, 479 Native rank and file, 1 M/m gun, 1 7-pr. gun, 1 rocket tube, 2 Maxim guns, 13 gun-carriers and 225 general carriers, under the command of Captain (local Major) W. C. G. Heneker, Connaught Rangers, concentrated at Itu, with orders to make feint advances towards Aro-Chuku and so cause the enemy to keep the bulk of his forces in the corner of the country where the capital lay...

The Scouts 4 sections of Infantry, 1 M/m gun, 1 7-pr. gun, and a Maxim, under the command of Major Heneker, marched out of Esu-Itu on the morning of December 8th. At a distance of 1 1/2 miles from camp the enemy was discovered by the Scouts to have established himself in a thickly wooded ravine. The line of Scouts was strengthened on each flank by a section, and the guns were brought up to the front. The enemy for a time held the ravine tenaciously, but was unable to stand the case shot and Maxim fire, which searched his position from a hill overlooking it, and he retired, taking up another position on some high ground behind the ravine. He was again driven out of this position by shrapnel and case shot. The country becoming now fairly open, the enemy was slowly driven back on his final position. Here he made a most determined stand, and as our fire appeared to make no impression, Major Heneker decided to outflank him simultaneously on both flanks. This movement was most successfully carried out by Captain Venour, D.S.O., who, working his men round through the scrub thereby exposed a long line of deep trenches to enfilade fire. The “Cease Fire” was then sounded and the whole line advancing, charged into the trenches and turned the enemy out at the point of the bayonet. Our casualties were only two men killed, this being due to Major Heneker’s good dispositions and to the admirable way in which the Scouts performed their duties...

At Ikotobo, on January 26th, the enemy treacherously ambushed a water picket under the command of Lieutenant J. Wayling, Canadian Militia and Southern Nigeria Regiment, and, but for the initiative taken by Major G. B. Hodson, I.S.C., and the conspicuous gallantry displayed by that Officer, as well as by Captain M. L. Goldie, R.A., and Second Lieutenant R. H. D. Tompson, R.A., the picket would have been annihilated, as well as the carriers whom it was guarding. Major Hodson called for volunteers, and without waiting to see if any one was following him, he rushed across the stream under a very heavy cross fire from the enemy. He was followed by Captain Goldie and Second Lieutenant Tompson. These three officers held the opposite heights until the killed and wounded, numbering 7, were withdrawn, and the picket had formed up to cover the retreat of the whole party. Returning with reinforcements the same evening, Major Heneker inflicted summary punishment upon the enemy... 
The following are the names of Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and men whom I desire to bring to your notice... “Captain M. L. Goldie, M.V.O., Royal Artillery, and Second Lieutenant R. H. D. Tompson, Royal Artillery, displayed conspicuous gallantry at the water picket affair at Ikotobo.’’
Lot 865
A Copper bust of Nelson on a Wooden Plinth. Made from copper from Nelson’s flagship. Very finely detailed, 29cm high, very attractive dark bronze colouring, front named ‘Nelson’, left side ‘Made of Copper from Nelson’s Flagships’, right side ‘Presented by British & Foreign Sailors Society’. Base has around it a shortened ‘HMS Victory’ cap tally. Very slight paint wear to plinth, very good condition £150-£200
Lot 181
An extremely rare Victoria issue Army M.S.M. dated ‘1848’ on obverse awarded to Sergeant Henry Ormerod, Royal Artillery, who distinguished himself at the relief of Bilboa and other actions during the Carlist war of 1836-37 Army Meritorious Service Medal, V.R., dated ‘1848’ below bust (Serjt. Henry Ormerod.) cleaned, light edge bruising and contact marks overall, otherwise very fine and extremely rare £1,400-£1,800 --- M.S.M. with annuity £10 awarded 22 February 1849. ‘This M.S.M. is one of six examples of this very rare award known as extant: Q.M.S. F. Hewson, Rifle Brigade; Sergeant-Major H. Whearing, 17th Foot; Colour-Sergeant J. Searson, 26th Foot; Colour-Sergeant J. Murphy, 91st Foot; Troop Sergeant-Major W. Ryan, 3rd Dragoon Guards, and Ormerod. They are all in the M.S.M. lists issued from 18 April 1848 to 18 August 1849. These lists contain a total of 24 names, however at least two are known from the first of these lists to be the standard undated type.’ (The Annuity M.S.M. 1847-1953, Ian McInnes, refers) Henry Ormerod was born at Bury, Lancaster, and attested for the Royal Artillery at Bolton on 16 February 1826, aged 22. He served at Jamaica, 5 years 1 month, and on the North Coast of Spain, 3 years 8 months. ‘He distinguished himself at the relief of Bilboa in December 1836, and in the operations of 10th and 16th March 1837. He is in possession of 2 medals for service in Spain. He is also in possession of a silver Medal for Good Conduct per Genl. Order of 10 August 1847, which reward he relinquished on being selected to receive a Silver Medal and Annuity of £10 per annum for “Meritorious Service” - per General Order of 22 January 1849.’ Ormerod was appointed Bombardier in January 1831, and promoted Corporal in September 1833 and Sergeant in October 1833. He was discharged at Portsmouth on 10 January 1854, having been found unfit for further service from chronic rheumatism. The surgeon’s report stated that ‘For the last thirteen years he has been employed as Laboratory Serjeant at the practise ground in the Marshes at Woolwich and during that time has had repeated attacks of Ague; after one attack about twelve months ago, he was affected with Rheumatic pains in the legs and loins, which are very much increased during wet weather and incapacitate him from the performance of his ordinary Military duties.’ He was then aged 49 years 11 months, his conduct being described as having been ‘exemplary’. Sold with copied discharge papers.
Lot 571
A black net evening dress, the hip length bodice with bugle and black beads, the skirt with scrolling leaf design of seed and bugle beads, labelled 'Hetty Bradley Hong Kong' 35'' bust (approx. 88cm), with a flaring hip length chiffon sequined top labelled 'Frank Usher', 38'' bust (106cm), with one other (3)
Lot 569
An early 1930s evening dress of black cobweb fine lace, with tulle frills to hem, and integral tulle lining, with a net bow to left waist, lined throughout with black poult, 30-32'' bust (76cm), together with a black feather boa (2) CONDITION REPORT: We highly advise viewing our costume lots in our auction. Condition will be best illustrated via images. The dress shows wear commensurate with use and age. Minor breaks to the lace and evidence of small repairs (please see photos) No other obvious signs of damage. The boa again shows signs of wear commensurate with use and age. No obvious signs of damage nor restoration.
Lot 557
A 1950s black and gold brocade short evening dress, with integral hoop, labelled 'Frank Usher London', with shoestring straps, approximately 34'' bust (90cm), together with a black matelassé cocktail dress, labelled 'Blanes London Size 14', and a black chiffon evening dress, princess line, with floating panels to back, the bodice with black lace and jet beading, labelled 'Edward Black of Nottingham' (approximately size 10) (3)
Lot 605
After Jean Jules Salmson (French, 1823-1902), a gilt bronze bust modelled as Hermes (Mercury in Roman mythology), facing dexter wearing a winged helmet and draped robes, unsigned, 35cm high (at fault) CONDITION REPORT:The piece shows wear to the gilt finish throughout, and some areas of tarnishing. There is a 'scar' to the left cheek, but this appears to be intentional. There is a small dent to the rim of the back of the helmet and two small holes behind the right ear. There is a build up of polish residue in some areas.
Lot 550
A 1970s Oggi of London moss crepe black dress, shirt style with covered buttons and loops to centre front, separate tie belt with full sleeves into a button cuff, UK size 12, with a 1970s pale blue georgette tiered afternoon/evening dress, with floral print of blue and peach, with integral slip, 35 inch bust (2)
Lot 588
A pierced brass convex circular repousse wall plaque, probably 17th century Dutch, modelled with a central bust length figure set within a floral and foliate border, 31cm diameter, mounted on a later carved oak roundel, 38cm diameter CONDITION REPORT:The plaque shows a loss to the edge approximately 3.5cm wide at about 1 o'clock, and the occasional small split to the edge. Polish residue has accumulated in the repouuse details, and some fine detail appears to have been over-polished. The roundel appears to have been constructed from three planks, and the joints between these are open and loose. Polish residue has accumulated in some of the carved details.
Lot 574
An Edwardian coat of ribbed silk, the yolk with tucking and lace decoration, the Medici collar with tucking, lace and ostrich trim, as are the cuffs, relined, part label, 38'' bust (102cm) (at fault) CONDITION REPORT: We highly advise viewing our costume lots in our auction. Condition will be best illustrated via images.The coat shows thread pulls throughout, along with wear commensurate with age and use. (please see photos). No other obvious signs of damage.
Lot 618
An Art Union Of London Parian bust of Apollo, mid 19th century, modelled by C. Delpech after the head of the Apollo Belvedere, set to an integral socle base, impressed marks and date '1861', 34.5cm high CONDITION REPORT:The piece shows a V shaped firing crack approximately 7cm long to a fold at the front of the robe, a further firing crack approximately 3cm long between the robe and the back of the neck, some fine firing cracks to a lock of the hair, and a shallow bubble mark to the left shoulder. The piece shows dirt throughout (including some ingrained) and would benefit from cleaning.
Lot 349
1899 Belgium Leopold II silver 50 Centimes with French text graded MS 67 by NGC as Top Pop (KM 26). Obverse: profile bust of King Leopold II, facing left by Leopold Weiner, 'LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES' around. Reverse: crowned Belgian coat of arms with face value either side, 'L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE' above and date below (1899). Comes in NGC holder (#6674077-010). Mintage: 500,000. Face value: 50 Centimes. Finish: circulation/mint state. Composition: 835 silver. Weight: 2.5g. Diameter: 18mm.
Lot 171
1746 King George II silver 'LIMA' Halfcrown with 'DECIMO NONO' to the edge (Bull 1688, ESC 606, S 3695A). Obverse: older laureate bust of King George II, facing left, wearing armour with the face of a lion on his shoulder, 'LIMA' below. Legend: 'GEORGIUS · II · DEI · GRATIA ·'. Reverse: crowned cruciform shields with the garter star in the centre, plain angles. Legend: 'M · B · F · ET H · REX · F · D · ET · L · D · S · R · I · AT · ET · E · 1746'. Edge: raised lettering that reads 'DECVS · ET · TVTAMEN · ANNO · REGNI · DECIMO · NONO'. Composition: 925 silver. Weight: 14.88g. Diameter: 34mm.Some British coins minted in 1745 and 1746 feature a privy mark in the form of the word 'LIMA' below the bust. This includes Five Guinea, 'full' Guineas, Half Guineas, Crowns, Halfcrowns, Shillings and Sixpences. These King George II coins were struck using gold and silver captured from European treasure ships on the way back from Peru, hence the use of 'LIMA', the Peruvian capital. The capture is often attributed to Admiral George Anson, later 1st Baron Anson with the ships said to be Spanish galleons. However, archival research reveals that the captured ships were French (the Louis Erasmus and the Marquis d'Antin). These vessels were taken by British privateers: government-sanctioned pirates whose prize money was shared between sponsors and crew.The Gentlemen's Magazine reported in September 1745 that the 'privateers waited on the King and offered £700,000 - their share of the prizes - to be immediately employ'd for his majesty's service, which was accepted and the money is to be repaid by Parliament.'. The loot, consisting of Spanish coin and bullion, was then transported to the Royal Mint. The application to place the word 'LIMA' under the royal portrait was made by the Bank of England in December 1745.
Lot 136
1526-1539 Scotland King James V hammered silver Second Coinage Groat with profile bust (S 5376). Obverse: a crowned portrait wearing a mantle and double arched crown within a beaded circle. Reverse: pointed Scottish shield of arms in front of long cross fourchee, 'VILLA EDINBRVGH X'. Weight: 2.16g. Diameter: 24.5mm.
Lot 421
1690 Queen Mary II as regent bronze medal designed by James or Norbert Roettier (Eimer 320, Farquhar 1910). Obverse: Right-facing draped bust of Queen Mary, 'MARIA · II · D · G · MAG · BR · FR · ET · HIB · REGINA ·'. Reverse: a full moon with a tiny face amid clouds and stars above a landscape. 'VELVT · INTER · IGNES · LVNA · MINORES' ('like a moon among lesser fires'). Though a Queen Regnant, Mary deferred to her husband, William III and II, except while he was out of the country on campaign. Weight: 56.10g. Diameter: 49mm.
Lot 198
Group of five (5) 1787 dated King George III silver Sixpences, all without semée of hearts (S 3748). Obverses: laureate and draped bust of George III with 'GEORGIVS · III · DEI · GRATIA ·' around. Reverses: cruciform shields of royal arms with crowns in the angles and garter star in the centre, 'M · B · F · E · ET · H · REX · F · D · B · ET · L · D · S · R · I · A · T · ET · E ·' with date (1787) below. Composition: 925 silver. Weight: 3g (average).
Lot 87
1505-1509 King Henry VII profile issue hammered silver Groat with pheon mintmark to reverse (S 2258). Obverse: 'HENRIC xx VII xx DI x GRA xx REX x AGL Z x F' around right-facing bust with triple band to crown. Reverse: shield of arms, quartered by a long cross fourchee and cutting through a beaded circle, 'POSVI DEV x A DIVTOR E xx MEV x' with pheon mintmark before. Weight: 2.26g. Diameter: 25mm.
Lot 214
1797 King George III copper 'Cartwheel' Twopence coin struck at the Soho Mint (S 3776). Obverse: small laureate draped bust of George III by Conrad Heinrich Küchler, the legend on the rim reads 'GEORGIUS III · D: G: G · REX.'. Reverse: seated Britannia holding a trident and an olive branch with a shield to side, a masted ship in the distance, 'BRITANNIA' above with '1797' below. Composition: copper. Weight: 56.08g. Diameter: 41mm.
Lot 451
1810 King George III completion of his Golden Jubilee year bronze medal graded MS 62 BN (BHM 685). Obverse: armoured and draped bust of King George III by Thomas Wyon Senior, 'GOD SAVE THE KING.' around. Reverse: arrangement with hourglass, snake and oak branch, ribbon reads 'WE PRAISE THEE O GOD'. 'GEO: III. COMPLETED THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF HIS REIGN' with 'OCTOBER 25. 1810'. Offered in NGC holder (#2903937-003). Diameter: 43mm.
Lot 63
1199-1216 King John short cross hammered silver London Mint Penny class 5b by moneyer Ilger (S 1351). Obverse: facing bust with circular pelleted curls, holding sceptre. Reverse: voided short cross, terminating in pellets within a beaded circle, quatrefoil in each angle, 'ILGER ON LVND' around. Weight: 1.4g. Diameter: 18mm.
Lot 85
Group of three (3) King Edward IV First and Second Reign hammered silver coins. Includes (1) 1471-1483 Second Reign Canterbury Halfgroat with 'C' on the chest of the bust and rose mintmark (S 2016, 1.26g), (2) 1461-1464 Heavy Coinage London Penny (.74g), and (3) 1464-1470 Light Coinage London Halfpenny with saltires by portrait neck (.32g).
Lot 394
1834 United States silver Capped Bust small type Dime 10¢ graded AU 58 by NGC. Obverse: capped bust with stars and date below. Reverse: eagle with wings outstretched, 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' above and '10 C' below. Sealed in NGC holder (#6671190-001). Mintage: 635,000. Face value: 10¢. Finish: circulation. Composition: 892 silver. Weight: 2.7g. Diameter: 18.5mm.
Lot 430
1714 King George I official silver Coronation medal by John Croker with laureate bust (Eimer 470). Obverse: right-facing armoured and draped effigy of the first British monarch of the House of Hanover. Legend: 'GEORIVS · D: G · MAG · BR · FR · ET · HIB · REX'. Reverse: Britannia crowns and enthroned George, below: 'INAVGVRAT · XX · OCT · MDCCXIIII'. The official Royal Mint coronation medal. Comes in a modern box. Weight: 15.80g. Diameter: 34mm.
Lot 84
1471-1483 King Edward IV Second Reign Bristol mint hammered silver Groat (S 2101). Obverse: facing crowned bust with 'B' on chest, no marks at shoulders within tressure of arcs, mint mark indistinguishable. Reverse: long cross, dividing beaded circles, three pellets in each of the central angles, 'VIL LA x B RIS TOW' in the middle ring. Weight: 2.68g. Diameter: 26mm.
Lot 478
1843 high relief bronze medal celebrating Queen Victoria's visit to Ghent. Obverse: robed bust of a crowned Victoria with 'VICTORIA REINE D'ANGLETERRE'. Below truncation: 'VERACHTER DIR. HART FECIT' identifying the medallist as Joseph Laurent Hart. Reverse: crowned arms of the city of Ghent. Above: 'LA REINE A GAND', below '16 SEPTEMBRE 1843'. Victoria made a state visit to Belgium in September 1843, visiting her uncle, Leopold I, the first King of the Belgians. Weight: 77.4g. Diameter: 55mm.
Lot 423
1702 Queen Anne accession medal in silver by John Croker graded AU 58 by NGC (Eimer 388, MI-227-1). Obverse: crowned and draped left-facing bust of Queen Anne. 'ANNA · D: G: MAG: BR FR · ET · HIB: REGINA ·'. Reverse: a crowned heart within branches of oak on a pedestal inscribed 'ATAVIS REGIBVS' with 'ENTIRELY ENGLISH' around. Anne succeeded her brother-in-law King William III in 1702. Medal comes sealed in NGC holder (#2903936-006). Diameter: 35mm.
Lot 383
1796-A Kingdom of Prussia gold Frederick d'Or Berlin Mint coin of King Frederick William II (KM 349). Obverse: draped bust of the King facing right, 'FRIED: WILHELM KOENIG VON PRUSSEN'. Reverse: crowned eagle perched on war trophies, '17 96' divided with 'A' below. Mintage: 558,996. Composition: 903 gold. Weight: 6.65g.
Lot 120
1631/1632 King Charles I undated silver Penny, Briot's first milled issue (S 2857, North 2303). Obverse: crowned bust of Charles I, facing left with 'I' numeral behind for the denomination. The legend reads 'CAR · D: G · MAG · BRIT · FR · E · HIB'. Reverse: shield of arms quartered by a cross fourchée, 'IVSTIT IA · THR ONVM FIRMA'. Weight: 0.44g. Diameter: 14mm.Nicholas Briot (c1579-1646) was an engraver and mechanical engineer from a family of notable medallists. He worked initially for the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) where he promoted the concept of coining money with a press, rather than the traditional hammer-driven method.Briot was able to put these ideas into practice in England where he fled in 1625, pursued by his creditors. Following a run of milled coronation medals for King Charles I, Briot produced a number of machine-made gold and silver coins in 1631, issued concurrently with hammered pieces but of a much higher quality. A further issue was made between 1637 and 1639, this time just in silver.Like previous English experiments with milled coinage, including Eloye Mestrelle's work during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Briot's methods were not adopted by the Royal Mint's moneyers who viewed machinery as a threat to their livelihoods. Further tests of milled money were made during the late Commonwealth period before a wholesale implementation during the reign of King Charles II.
Lot 94
1553-1554 Queen Mary I hammered silver Groat with pomegranate mintmark (S 2492, N 1960). Obverse: crowned profile bust with long hair, facing left, 'MARIA · · D.' G.' ANG: FRA Z. HIB.' REGI.'' With pomegranate mintmark after 'MARIA'. Reverse: foruchee long cross quartering a shield of arms with the words 'VERITA S TEM PORIS FILIA' with mintmark after 'VERITAS'. Comes with old Baldwins ticket. Weight: 2.06g. Diameter: 24mm.
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