Bench Made English Library Globe Bench made English library globe with French polished stand fitted with a compass at its base. Gores read Cary's New Territories Globe delineated from the best authorities extant. Exhibiting the different tracks of Captain Cook and the new discoveries made by him. This custom bench was made in England in the twentieth century. Overall dimensions: 16" diameter x 38" tall.
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Set of three works, to include one PEG FOSTER framed, signed, dated 2002, acrylic on canvas, portrait of an angel in gold robe and hat holding a small globe against a purple background, one PEG FOSTER framed, signed, dated 2007, acrylic on canvas, portrait of the head of a young girl in clowns attire against a blue background, and one framed, glazed, unsigned, 20th Century, print, depicting a row of dancers stretching, 90cm x 49cm, 49cm x 38cm, 28cm x 82cm (3).
Portugal, P 122, Banco de Portugal, 20 Escudos, 9 August 1920. Portrait of José Estevão Coelho de Magalhães at left, allegorical woman seated with coat of arms of Portugal and globe at right on front. Chapa 3. Warrior's head at left and right, coat of arms of Portugal at upper center on back., # ED 14949, Tear and a repaired tear in upper border, one in left and one in right border, otherwise VF Start Price: €340
Belgium, NBBB-103d, P 136b, Banque Nationale de Belgique, 1,000 Francs, 4 June 1975. Portrait of Gérard Kremer (known as Mercator) at left on front. Signatures Jordens - De Stryvker. Altlas holding globe at left center, sailiing ship at center right on back., # 1563 K 390593765, UNC Start Price: €100
Large Quantity of Various Money Boxes, including reproduction cast iron mechanical Artillery Bank, reproduction cast iron Humpty Dumpty clown bank , a number of Lloyds Bank Ltd, Huddersfield, Brighton & Sussex,Airdree, Hearts of Oak, Cheltham & Gloucester recording home safe money banks and a selection of Book type saving boxes, plastic globe ‘Isle of Man’ bank plus others (approx 50 items)
Large Quantity of Various Money Boxes, including reproduction cast iron mechanical Monkey Bank, ‘Tunbridge Ware’ screw top box ‘Bank of England and Newbridge of Westminster, four flocked covered animal banks, a number of Lloyds Bank Ltd, The Yorkshire, Isle of Man, Portman, recording home safe money banks and a selection of Book type saving boxes, plastic globe ‘National Westminster’ bank plus others (approx 50 items)
Large Quantity of Various Money Boxes, including cast aluminium mechanical Dinah type money box, cast aluminium mechanical ‘Jolly N’ type money box, Kangaroo flocked covered animal bank,Hong Kong Shanhai Banking Corporation plastic Lion, a number of Lloyds Bank Ltd, Hastings & East Sussex, Alliance, William Deacons, Hastings Permanent, recording home safe money banks and a selection of Book type saving boxes, plastic globe ‘Royal Bank Of Scotland’ bank plus others (approx 55 items)
A pair of late 19th century 18" terrestrial and celestial globes by C. Smith & Son, each set within a ring turned and block frame bearing presentation plaque inscribed "Presented by Bro. E. Sussmann, Worshipful Master, Feby, 12th 1916", both inscribed to the globe, overall height approx 102cm. CONDITION REPORT: The following condition report is designed to give an accurate representation of the lot, but if anything is slightly over-critical. Terrestrial globe: inscribed "Smith's Terrestrial Globe containing all the latest discoveries, London, C. Smith & Son Limited", there are areas of brown staining and scuffs throughout, there are small losses to the paper throughout, more noticeable damage is to Brazil where there has been a 2 x 1cm oval dent, also an area of brown to the Indian Ocean. The metal hooped bar at the top of the globe has been broken, but this is a clean break. A section of the horizontal frame has been broken and repaired, this is running through May-July, Gemini-Cancer. Also in the horizontal frame there are screws through the horizontal platform to the legs, running through September and January. The framework itself is slightly loose and there have been some screw repairs through the block sections. Overall slightly faded in colour. Celestial globe: inscribed "Smith's Celestial Globe, C. Smith & Son Ltd, London & Croydon", some light staining throughout and patches of brown, small scuffs and tears, the framework is slightly loose and there has been a dowelled repair to the horizontal frame through January and May. Overall slightly faded in colour.
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.
WORLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Art Medals, Télégraphie sans Fil (telegraph without a wire), Wireless or Radio, Large Bronze Medal, 1927, by Paul Marcel Dammann (1885-1939), standing figure of Iris with winged ankles, partial Zodiac behind, rev globe encircled by an antenna emitting radio waves, TSF below, 100mm (CGMP p.116; Jones, Art of the Medal, 423). One of the classic Art Deco medallic images, extremely fine.
WORLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Art Medals, Italy, Francesco Redi (1626-1696), physician to the Grand Dukes, entomologist and poet, cast Bronze Portrait Medal, 1684, by Massimiliano Soldani-Benzi (1656-1740), draped bust right with long hair, wearing gown and open shirt, rev Eternity, seated with foot on a globe, welcomes Minerva into temple, Time lies between columns from which hangs a snake swallowing its own tail, ÆRE PEREMNIVS, 87.5mm (V&T 38; Johnson 140, fig.128; Clifford 299; Lankheit 121; M&E, Lankheit 712). Good very fine with dark patination.
WORLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Art Medals, United States of America and the Americas, USA, Naval Interest, The Great White Fleet, Circumnavigation of the World in 1907, Bronze Plaque, by William Barber, bust of Theodore Roosevelt left, rev a classical figure bids farewell to the fleet, 80mm x 60mm maximum. Extremely fine. In 1907 a US Navy Fleet embarked on a circumnavigation of the globe which was completed in 1909. The fleet comprised 16 battle ships, along with escorts, all of which had their hulls painted white, the US Navy’s peacetime colour. It was a display of goodwill which also served to prove the seaworthiness of the navy, enforce treaties and protect overseas holdings.
WORLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Art Medals, United States of America and the Americas, USA, The United States Antarctic Expedition, 1939-1941, Service Medal, an unnamed bronze specimen, the globe as seen from Antarctica, rev legend, 34mm, suspension ring and ribbon. Extremely fine, rare. This medal was awarded by Congress to those who participated in the third expedition led by Admiral Richard E Byrd (1888-1957). It was the first one on which he had the official backing of the US Government. The project included extensive studies of geology, biology, meteorology and exploration. However, in March 1940 Byrd was recalled to active duty in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. The expedition continued in Antarctica without him. 60 medals were awarded in gold, including one to Admiral Byrd, 50 in both silver and bronze, the bronze being for those who only made one summer trip. The medal was designed by John R Sinnock, Chief Engraver of the Philadelphia Mint.
WORLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Medals by Subject, Art, France, Télégraphie sans Fil (telegraph without a wire), Wireless or Radio, Large Bronze Medal, 1927, by Paul Marcel Dammann (1885-1939), standing figure of Iris with winged ankles, partial Zodiac behind, rev globe encircled by an antenna emitting radio waves, TSF below, 100mm (CGMP p.116; Jones, Art of the Medal, 423). One of the classic Art Deco medallic images, nearly extremely fine with dark patination, scarce.
WORLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Medals by Subject, Exploration, United Kingdom, Royal Geographical Society, Gilt-bronze Medal, for the East Africa Expedition, 1878-1880, Minerva stands by globe and sextant, rev legends and wreath, 39mm. Pierced, scuffed and bruised, fine and very rare. The medal was struck for presentation to the members of the expedition led by Alexander Keith Johnston (1844-1879), to Lakes Nyasa and Tanganyika. Johnston died from malaria and dysentry in Beho Beho, some 120 miles from Dar es Salaam. The expedition was completed under the leadership of Joseph Thompson (1858-1904), who was to receive the Society’s gold Founder’s Medal in 1885.
ANCIENT COINS, Roman, Hadrian (AD 117-138), Silver Denarius, struck AD 133, HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, laureate head facing right, rev PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing left, pointing towards a globe at her feet on left and holding a sceptre, 2.96g, 6h (RIC 261; BMC 694; C 1204; RCV 3531 var). Struck from fresh dies, light cabinet toning, good extremely fine.
ANCIENT COINS, Roman, Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), Silver Denarius, struck AD 148-149, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head facing right, rev COS IIII, Salus standing left, feeding a snake coiled round an altar from a patera and holding a rudder on a globe, 3.22g, 6h (RIC 181; BMC 670; C 281; RCV 4075). Extremely fine, toned.
ANCIENT COINS, Roman, Lucius Verus (AD 161-169), Silver Denarius, struck AD 161, IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG, bare head facing right, rev PROV DEOR TR P COS II, Providentia standing left, holding a globe and a cornucopiae, 3.24g, 6h (RIC 463; BMC 35; C 144; RCV 5354 var). Beautiful iridescent cabinet tone, extremely fine.
ANCIENT COINS, Roman, Macrinus (AD 217-218), Silver Denarius, struck AD 218, IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev P M TR P II COS P P, Macrinus, togate, seated left on a curule chair, holding globe and short sceptre, 3.48g, 6h (RIC 27; BMC 47; C 51; RCV 7341). An outstanding example, excellent portrait, perfectly struck, lustrous and mint state. ex Spink Numismatic Circular, August 2001, vol CIX, no.4, item RM0460
ANCIENT COINS, Roman, Balbinus (AD 238), Silver Denarius, IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev PROVIDENTIA DEORVM, Providentia standing left, holding a wand over a globe at her feet on left, and a cornucopiae, 2.95g, 6h (RIC 7; BMC 33; C 23; RCV 8490). Beautiful cabinet tone, extremely fine.
ANCIENT COINS, Roman, Carausius (AD 286-293), Æ Antoninianus, mint of Colchester, S-C issue, struck AD 291-293, IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev PR[O]VID AVG, Providentia standing left, holding a globe and a cornucopiae, S-C in field, C in exergue, 4.85g, 6h (RIC 353; RIC 13680). Broad flan, a little softly-struck on part of the reverse, dark brown patina, extremely fine.
ANCIENT COINS, Roman, Licinius I (AD 308-324), Gold Aureus, mint of Nicomedia, struck AD 321-322, LICINIVS AVG OB D V FILII SVI, draped and cuirassed bust facing, rev IOVI CONS LICINI AVG, Jupiter enthroned facing, on a platform inscribed SIC X / SIC XX, holding Victory on a globe and a sceptre, eagle stands at his feet on left with a wreath in its beak, SMNE in exergue, 5.34g, 1h (RIC 41; Calicó 5095 (this coin); C 128; Depeyrot 31/1). With a superb fully facing portrait of excellent style, extremely fine and very rare.
ANCIENT COINS, Roman, Valentinian I (AD 364-375), Gold Solidus, mint of Antioch, struck AD 364, D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev RESTITVTOR REI PVBLICAE, Emperor standing facing, head right, holding a standard with cross and Victory on a globe, a cross on left, ANTΓ between two stars in exergue, 4.28g, 6h (RIC 2b, xxxviii; C 26; Depeyrot 20/1; RCV 19264). Light scratches and surface marks, good very fine / very fine.
ANCIENT COINS, Roman, Honorius (AD 393-423), Gold Solidus, mint of Sirmium, struck AD 393-395, D N HONORIVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VICTORIA AVGGG B, Emperor standing right, holding a labarum and Victory on a globe, S-M in field, his left foot resting on a captive, COMOB in exergue, 4.43g, 6h (RIC 14e; Depeyrot 35/4). Extremely fine.

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