A collection of British awards, comprising: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, officer's breast badge (O.B.E.), cased, some loss to gilding; Imperial Service Medal to Richard Langmaid, 1st type, Edward VII, star (RICHARD H. LANGMAID), cased, loss to silver plating and very minor damage to enamel; Imperial Service Medal to William Short, George V, 2nd type (WILLIAM HENRY SHORT), cased, extremely fine; Naval General Service Medal 1909-62 to Able Seaman N.R. Marsh, R.N., Elizabeth II, clasp, Near East (P/SSX. 911375 N.R. MARSH. A.B. R.N.), some pitting to bust, otherwise good very fine and attractively toned. [4]
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A small quantity of commemorative and prize medals, including: Standish Prendergast Viscount Gort, (4th), bust in profile, rev. female figure and railway arch, bronze 111mm; various white metal strikings including the Battle of Jutland 1916, the Opening of Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Opening of Crystal Palace and three others; Coronation 1902, bronze 56mm (E 1871); Calcutta International Exhibition 1883-84, a silver prize medal, unissued; another in bronze; and other items. [qty]
Coins of the ancient world, mainly Indo-Greek and the Kingdoms of Asia Minor, including: Kushan Empire, Kipanada, stater, 7.3g, very fine; Indo-Greek, Kabul, silver 3.35g; Indo-Bactrian, Azes I, silver, mounted king, 2.23g; Azes I, square bronze coin, mounted king, rev. bull, 11.45g; Seleucid Kingdom, Antiochus VII, tetradrachm, rev. Athena standing, 16.3g; Sassanian Empire, Shapur II, drachm, his bust with globe above, rev. fire altar with bust of Ahura Mazda, 4.16g, very fine; Bactrian Kingdom, Menanda, drachm, rev. Athena, 2.37g; Danubian Celts, silver coin approximating a drachm of Alexander the Great, stylised head of Heracles, rev. seated Zeus, 3.45g; and others, mainly identified in envelopes, fine to very fine, some a little better. [qty]; together with: India, Mughal Empire, silver rupee, 11.3g. Near very fine.
George III, a silver club token, 1794, bust of the king after Miller with garter robe worn off-shoulder, rev. Royal Arms, edge 'MAY HH EVER REIGN IN THE HEARTS OF HIS PEOPLE', 32mm die cracks, nearly extremely fine; Victoria, Diamond Jubilee 1897 commemorative medal, 26mm (E 1817b), extremely fine in Royal Mint envelope; a small collection of coins, grades vary but mainly worn; and a maundy purse.
λ An 18th Century continental hunting sword, double edged blade 19.5 in., struck twice with the mark of a turbaned head, silver mounted hilt, the quillons terminating in flattened drop points each face of which set with a female bust, plan collar, stag horn grip, large pommel with two further female busts to the top; together with another hunting sword with slender diamond-section blade, partial cross guard, ebonised grip; and a Georgian dirk of naval form, double edged blade 15 in., diamond-section quillons with rounded points, faceted ivory grip. [3]
An 18th Century continental 26 bore pistol, converted to percussion, two-stage barrel 9 in., lock engraved with a stand of arms, full stock with carved moulding around the trigger guard finial and tail pipe and with the remains of a horn cap, finely engraved brass furniture comprising: scrolling openwork side plate incorporating the bust of a man to a small oval, grip cap with long spurs and depictions of a hound and a stag, scrolling openwork escutcheon faceted ramrod and tail pipe - the latter with acanthus finial; later trigger guard.
A 1994 Ducati M900 Monster, registration number L551 RYB, silver. Introduced in 1993 the M900 and its smaller sibling, the M600 are generally regarded as the saviour of the Ducati name, single handedly helping the great motorcycle manufacturer through a sticky financial patch during the 1990s which nearly saw the company go bust. With less than 4000km from new,this original M900 (still sits on its original tyres) has been on display most of its life in private collections including celebrity ownership (Clive Wilson from Racey). The Ducati is offered direct from our vendor's private collection and offers tremendous opportunity to purchase an iconic 1990s café racer inspired Italian thoroughbred. ***V5C***, no MOT or tax See illustration
A Sèvres-style bisque porcelain bust of Louise Brongniart, late 19th/20th century, after Jean Antoine Houdon, her head turned to dexter, her hair tied up with a wide ribbon, raised on a fluted circular socle on a square base, inscribed 'Houdon' and with a pseudo interlaced LL mark, impressed to the socle 'Fab. Francaise', 43cm.
A Russian stoneware bust of a young Girl in contemplation; a large terracotta ewer; a stoneware figural group depicting three Sage; an Art Pottery vase; another; a large blue and white bulbous shaped vase; a pair of Oriental Garden baluster shaped vases; a chalk figural group, The Lovers; a Wade flower trough; a pair of Nao Flowers; etc qty
JACOBITE SILVER PEACE NEGOTIATIONS AT GERTRUYDENBERG MEDALLION NORBERT ROETTIER (1665 - 1727), STRUCK 1710 Obverse; laureate and armoured bust of Price James with legend CVIS. EST Reverse; map of Great Britain and Ireland with ships around and motto REDDITE in banner above Diameter: 38mm, weight: 20.2g Note: The political and religious turmoil in early 1700s in Europe lead to peace negotiations to try and restore normality to the continent. This aimed to settle the landscape and the Jacobites hoped that new stability would increase the chances of the British wanting the return of the exiled King James. It is considered that this is the medallion that was discussed by Abel Boyer when he wrote "About this time (July 1710) a medal was dispersed in the Netherlands by the Chevalier de St George's Friends….. This medal was undoubtedly struck at this juncture upon the fond hopes given by Jacobites in England, to their Correspondents in France, that the British Court and Nation were ready to invite the Pretender…. But whatever ground there was for such an expectation things were not yet ripe enough for the Pretenders Friends to throw of the Mask." Struck in silver and bronze (and extremely rarely in gold) this is a rare example of an early medallion at a point when the exiled king still held hopes of regaining the throne. References: Woolf, N., 'The Medallic Record of the Jacobite Movement', item 23.1b Eimer, C., 'British Commemorative Medals, and their values', item 449a
JACOBITE SILVER PRINCESS CLEMENTINA ESCAPE FROM INNSBRUCK MEDALLION OTTONE HAMERANI (1694 - 1764), STRUCK 1719 Obverse; bust of Princess Clementina with legend CLEMENTINA. M. BRITIAN. FR. ET. HIB. REGINA. Reverse; Princess hurriedly escaping in a horse and carriage with Rome in the distance with legend FORTVNAM. CAV. SAMQVE. SEQVOR and in exergue DECEPTIS. CVSTODIBVIS. MDCCXIX Diameter: 48mm, weight: 47.8g Note: As the last in line to the Stuart throne it was important for King James to marry and marry well giving him further 'rights' and power in the continental Royal courts. He sent Charles Wogan to scour the courts of Europe for an appropriate bride. By 1718 he had arrived at the Sobieski Court in Ohlau and an agreement was made that Clementina would become his bride. The now betrothed Clementina travelled incognito to meet James in Bologna with her mother accompanied by James Murray. However, word had likely reached King George of the planned union and he was rightly worried this signalled the future of the Stuart line, meaning the marriage had to be stopped from taking place. To this end he ordered Emperor Charles VI to hold the wedding party at Innsbruck; a ruler who felt compelled to obey, surely down to reasons of state and his own protection. By September both Clementina and her mother were being held prisoner in Innsbruck by which time James had arrived in Bologna to meet them. On hearing the news, in October, he sent Charles Wogan to rescue his bride and bring her to meet him so they could be married. In cavalier style Wogan saved the Princess, substituting her for a maid servant and leaving her mother to explain all when the plot would be discovered the day after. They both fled to Bologna to meet James, who by this time had left as there was hope of support from Spain. Clementina was married to James in Bologna by proxy with James Murray standing in his stead before they left to meet with James. It has been said that this medal was ordered by Pope Innocent XI as the Sobieski's were staunch Catholics, with the hope that when James and Clementina married they would secure the Catholic Stuarts a place back on the throne.
JACOBITE BRONZE BIRTH OF PRINCE CHARLES EDWARD STUART MEDALLION OTTONE HAMERANI (1694 - 1764), STRUCK 1720 Obverse; conjoined bust laureate and armoured bust of James and Clementina facing right with motto IACOB. III. R. CLEMENTINA. R Reverse; Providence standing leaning against a column holding the infant price and pointing to a globe with the territories of Britain and Ireland noted, legend PROVIDENTIA OBSTERETRIK and in exergue CARLO. PRINC: VALLIAE NAT: DIE. VLTIMA A: MDCCXX Diameter: 41mm, weight: 30.8g References: Woolf, N., 'The Medallic Record of the Jacobite Movement', item 38:1 Eimer, C., 'British Commemorative Medals, and their values', item 488
JACOBITE SILVER TREATY OF AIX-LA-CHAPELLE MEDALLION JOSEPH CHARLES ROETTIER (1693 - 1779), STRUCK 1748 Obverse; right facing bust of Prince Charles, legend CAROLUS WALLIEA PRINCEOPS (Charles Prince of Wales) 1745 Reverse; standing figure of Britannia with union flag within shield protecting a globe showing the British Isles, with rock and sea weed in foreground and ships in sail behind, legend AMOR ET SPES (Love and Hope), with BRITANNIA in exergue Diameter: 41mm, weight: 29.4g Note: Often termed the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle medallion it is also known as the 'Young Pretender 1745' medallion. The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle ended Europe's wide political and monarchical turmoil in the late 1740s. Although not directly linked to the Jacobite's or Stuart succession, the British Hanoverian Government and Monarchy used it as an opportunity to shut the door on the support offered by France. Part of their demands in the treaty were that France's monarchy were to denounce the Stuart claim and instead offer support to the reigning Hanoverian monarchy, with the result of expelling the Stuarts from France. It appears that Charles took this opportunity to try and garner support for his cause and commissioned these medallions, issued in various sizes and metals. The medallions seem to have almost caused some political tension and offence to both France and Britain. Although dated 1745, they date to 1748 with the Treaty and commemorate the uprising of '45. With the understanding he would be expelled from France, Charles took the opportunity, in his usual brash fashion, to commission these. It is quoted by Ascanius (aka the Young Adventurer) that Charles "first indication he gave of his disgust [of the Treaty] was to cause a great number of medals both of silver and copper to be cast having his head and this inscription, CAROLUS WALLIAE PRINCEPS: and the reverse Britannia and shipping with the motto, AMOR ET SPES BRITANNIA, Everyone was surprised at the device; as France was reduced to the condition of peace entirely by the bravery of the British fleet, this device gave great offence to the French ministry..." Indeed, it would appear that Joseph Charles Roettier was embarrassed and concerned to take the commission, as he worked for the French Mint at the time. References: Woolf, N., 'The Medallic Record of the Jacobite Movement', item 59:2 Eimer, C., 'British Commemorative Medals, and their values', item 595a
JACOBITE BRONZE PRINCE CHARLES EDWARD STUART OAK SOCIETY MEDALLION THOMAS PINGO (1714 - 1776), STRUCK 1750 Obverse; bust of Prince Charles facing right Reverse; stricken oak with shoots appearing from base with REVIRESCIT above and 1750 in exergue Diameter: 34mm, weight: 15.2g Note: Much debate has surrounded the production of the Oak Society medallions. It was for some time suggested they were produced to commemorate the visit of Prince Charles, in the upmost secrecy, to London and the Society in 1750. However, this appears unlikely as there is documentary evidence of the commission of these by 1749, when it is unlikely plans had been made. The Oak Society was one of many pro-Jacobite clubs which sprung up after the defeat at Culloden. They met in London at the Crown & Anchor on the corner of Arundel Street and the Strand. The use of such obvious Jacobite icons for a medallion in use in Britain is unusual and the portrait of Charles (although not named) is clear. When combined with the Stuart stricken oak and motto they are very iconic representations. The stricken oak has been seen in many uses by the Jacobites/Stuarts, notably in glasses, and spoke greatly of the cause. References: Woolf, N., 'The Medallic Record of the Jacobite Movement', item 62 Eimer, C., 'British Commemorative Medals, and their values', item 625
SCARCE JACOBITE PRINCE CHARLES EDWARD STUART AND PRINCE HENRY LEGITIMACY OF THE JACOBITE SUCCESSION SILVER MEDAL OTTONE HAMERANI (1694 - 1764), STRUCK C.1731 Obverse; armoured and draped bust of Prince Charles facing right with motto MICAT. INTER. OMNES and with six pointed star within field Reverse; armoured bust of Prince Henry facing left with legend ALTER. AB. ILLO The edge with additional motto EXTVLIT. OS. SACRVM. COELO * DIE XXXI DECEMBR. MDCCXX Diameter: 41mm, weight: 46g Note: Two main types of this classic 'Two Princes' medallion exist: those without edge lettering, and the rarer type, such as this, with the additional motto to the edge. This example is further improved by the contemporary addition of the suspension ring, making this not a medallion but a Jacobite supporter's badge/medal. Stuart medals such as this are recorded as early as King Charles I when were worn by Royalist supporters under their shirts and close to their hearts. They proved allegiance to the beheaded monarch in the time of Oliver Cromwell's rule under the Commonwealth. The wearing of such items were thought to have mystical and protective properties, as is seen with the touch pieces handed out by the monarchs and worn by supporters. References: Woolf, N., 'The Medallic Record of the Jacobite Movement', item 43 Eimer, C., 'British Commemorative Medals, and their values', item 521
JOHN HUTCHISON, R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1833-1910) MARBLE BUST OF ADAM BLACK (1784-1874) chest length, on a square socle identified on the front, with dedication inscription verso 'PRESENTED BY J.T.G.C./ TO THE/ PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTION'; signed and dated 1866 70cm high Note: Adam Black (1784-1874) was an Edinburgh-born politician and publisher. His company, A. & C. Black, famously published the 7th, 8th and 9th versions of the Encyclopædia Britannica. As an important figure in the Scottish capital, Black was twice Lord Provost of Edinburgh and represented the city at Parliament as a Liberal politician between 1856 and 1865. It is thought he lived at 30 Broughton Place, a townhouse next door to Lyon & Turnbull's current premises in Edinburgh at no. 33.
Medals, Gustav II Adolf of Sweden commemorative silver medallion, the obverse decorated with a bust of Gustav II Adolf within a scrolling border and surrounded by the inscription 'GUST: ADOLPH9 D.G. SUEC: GOT: VAD: R.M: PRIC: FILAD: DUX ETHO: ET CARELIAE. IGRIAE D9', the reverse decorated with a warrior holding a sword and shield standing atop bodies and surrounded by the inscription 'MILES EGO CHRISTI, CHRO DUCE, STERNO TYRANNOS [rose], HAERETICOS SIMUL ET CALCO MEIS PEDIBUS. PARCERE CHRISTICOLIS, ME DEBELLARE FEROCES PAPICOLAS, CHRIST9 DVX ME9, EN ANIMAT.', made by Sebastian Dadler, 1632Provenance: from a Private Country House collection
Medals, Papal medals, Innocent XI, 1676-1689, silver medal, INNOCEN XI PONT MAXIMVS, bust of the Pontiff facing right with camauro, mozzetta and adorned stole, rev. CLAVES REIGNS COELORVM, Jesus delivers the keys to St. Peter; ROMA in exergue Provenance: from a Private Country House collection
Medals, Frederick I of Prussia commemorative silver medallion, 1689, probably by P.H. Müller or G. Hautsch, produced for the reconquest of the cities of Cologne Rheinberg, Kaiserswerth and Bonn by the French, decorated to the obverse with a portrait bust of Frederick I, the reverse decorated with views of the cities of Rheinberg, Kaiserswerth and BonnProvenance: from a Private Country House collection
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