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Lot 894

The Iconic and Excessively Rare Royal Humane Society Gold Medal and other related gifts and awards presented to the renowned Victorian heroine Grace Darling, who as a young lady of just 23 years old assisted her father in saving the lives of nine people during the wreck of the S.S. Forfarshire on Big Harcar Rock, close to the Farne Islands off the coast of Northumberland on 7 September 1838. Rowing out together in a simple ‘coble’ boat, the pair fought through the roughest seas, assisting numerous stricken passengers, and returning them to safety at Longstone. Such was her fame at the time, Queen Victoria herself, still then a young lady, sent Grace Darling a personal gift of £50 in admiration of her heroic conduct at sea, and The Times newspaper of 19 September 1838, made the statement that her actions formed ‘an instance of heroism on the part of a female unequalled perhaps, and certainly not surpassed, by any on record’. Her receiving of this exceptional medal marked two historic ‘firsts’ - the first issue of a Royal Humane Society gold award to a civilian for a specific act of life-saving at sea, and the very first official British gallantry medal awarded to a female recipient, comprising: Royal Humane Society, Large ‘Honorary’ Gold Medal, Type 2 (1837) by Pistrucci, for ‘successful rescue’, engraved to reverse ‘Grace Darling, VIT. OB. SERV. D. D. SOC. REG. HVM. 1838’ (The Royal Humane Society presented this gift for saving life), 123.01g, 51mm width, in modern fitted case, several small edge knocks and bruises and minor surface marks, otherwise good very fine, and extremely rare; together with associated items (see overleaf)  (lot) Altogether an extremely rare and historically significant group of awards to arguably the single most famous life-saving figure of the 19th century, and one of the very earliest official and recognised gallantry awards issued to a lady  (4) Included in the lot are: Ornate Gold Presentation Locket, by Fenton, with internal glazed centre containing six lockets of hair, set against a fine silk lining, with facing engraved inscription inside lid ‘To Miss Grace H. Darling, from a few Gentlemen of Arbroath, to mark their sense of her brave conduct on the 7th September, 1838.’ 38.25mm width, with suspension above, extremely fine; A Presentation Silver Ladies’ Tankard, by Robin Albin Cox, bearing hallmarks to base dated 1794, with ‘rococo revival’ outer embellishment, c.1838, engraved at centre with an ornate ‘D’ with the date ‘September 7th 1838’ below; this believed to be the ‘ornate silver mug’ given as a donation by the Lord and Lady Frederick FitzClarence; And a modern, privately-commissioned silver-gilt facsimile medal, cast after the above, hallmarked 1991.

Lot 754

*The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Civil Division, Knight Commander’s breast star, in silver, gold and enamels, by William Neal for Widdowson & Veale, circa 1850-60, the backplate partially obscured by the addition of a glazed mount containing an unattributed lock of hair, 70mm, with gold brooch-pin, good extremely fine, in fitted case of issue. Ex Peter Maren Collection, Morton & Eden, 2 July 2013, lot 106 and Dix, Noonan & Webb, 1 December 2010, lot 404.

Lot 734

*Russia, Order of St Stanislaus, Civil Division, Second Class neck badge in gold and enamels, by Eduard, St Petersburg, workmaster ИЛ, circa 1908, 48.5mm, good very fine

Lot 897

*A Scarce Sea Gallantry Medal for Foreign Services in silver awarded to Seaman Thomas Finnegan, of the American steamship Pennsylvania of Philadelphia, for his role in saving the lives of the crew of the British steamship Falcon of Glasgow, as it foundered in the North Atlantic on 16 November 1890, comprising: Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), V.R., small silver issue, For Gallantry and Humanity (Thomas Finnegan 16th November 1890.); tiny graffito after date on edge, extremely fine. The Philadelphia Newspaper ‘Western Mail’ published 29 November 1890 recorded the events as follows: ‘THE LOSS OF THE FALCON, Philadelphia, Friday – The steamship Pennsylvania arrived here yesterday with the crew of the steamship Falcon. Captain Williams, of the latter steamship, tells the following story of the wreck of his vessel. The Falcon, with the captain and crew of fifteen hands, sailed from New York for Queenstown on November 2. On the 15th the vessel was found to have sprung a serious leak. She also encountered severe gales, and heavy seas constantly washed over her, completely wrecking the forecastle and crushing the decks. An enormous sea completely smashed the engine-room skylight. Tons of water poured into the engine-room, drowning the fires. All attempts to start fresh fires failed. The ship’s lifeboats were washed away; the water kept gaining in the hold in spite of the contentious pumping; the steering gear was rendered useless, and the vessel wallowed a helpless hulk in the trough of the sea. The signals of distress burned made known the ship’s desperate condition to the crew of the Pennsylvania. After considerable difficulty all hands on the wrecked vessel were rescued. The Falcon was abandoned in latitude 52.12 north, and longitude 23.57. W.’ One gold medal was issued to the Second Officer of the Pennsylvania, with four silver medals and £2 gratuity issued to each of the seamen, all distributed by the Consul at Philadelphia. Offered with useful research. Ex Sotheby’s, 11 May 1989, lot 388

Lot 762

*Naval General Service, 1793-1840, single clasp, Trafalgar (George Toms); once lacquered, tiny reverse edge bruise, otherwise nearly extremely fine. Able Seaman George Toms was born c.1782 in Haverford West, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, and he served aboard H.M.S. Minotaur (74) during the Battle of Trafalgar. From the rear of Admiral Lord Nelson’s Weather Column, the slow-sailing Minotaur, under the command of Captain Charles Mansfield, arrived somewhat late into the action but immediately tore into the Spanish ship Neptuno (80) and saw to its capture. Later on in the battle, seeing that Nelson’ H.M.S. Victory was at risk of being overwhelmed by a counterattack from Rear-Admiral Dumanoir’s squadron, Mansfield steered the Minotaur between Victory and the attacking French ship and exchanged broadsides. H.M.S. Minotaur suffered 25 casualties, and after the battle, Captain Mansfield was rewarded with a Naval Gold Medal and a Lloyd’s sword for his gallantry. George Toms is confirmed as a unique name on the Naval General Service Medal Roll. Ex Glendining, May 1947; and Spink, September 1986.

Lot 741

*Russia, a Khodynka ‘Cup of Sorrows’, 1896: commemorative beaker in gilt and enamelled steel, as distributed to the public to mark the Coronation of Nicholas II and Alexandra in May 1896, height 103mm, several chips to enamel as usually seen and with typical minor manufacturing flaws, generally very fine. A catastrophic stampede amongst revellers celebrating the Coronation, caused partly by rumours that these commemorative beakers each contained a gold coin, led to 1,389 deaths at Khodynka Field, Moscow.

Lot 902

An Original Cannonball salvaged in 1934 from the wreck of the British 32-gun Frigate H.M.S. Lutine, mounted on a wooden plinth made from timber the same ship. The Lutine sunk off the Dutch coast on 9 October 1799, carrying a large shipment of gold, and the ship’s famous ‘Lutine Bell’, salvaged in 1858, still hangs in the rostrum of the underwriter’s room in Lloyd’s of London, and still tolls to this day on ceremonial occasions or in remembrance of major disasters, comprising: Cast iron cannonball or round shot, 110mm diameter, 5.20kg, in good condition, resting upon separate dark wood plinth, bearing the small plaque ‘Cannon Ball salved from H.M.S. “Lutine”, sunk in 1799. Mounted on “Lutine” wood’. Light surface corrosion to cannonball from salvage, but otherwise in good condition, minor splitting and old nail-holes to wooden plinth [collection only] (2)

Lot 331

18ct gold ring with sapphire and cluster setting

Lot 339

9ct gold gents wristwatch by Audax, with presentation inscription and integral strap

Lot 485

Royal Doulton cabinet plate painted by James Plant with a teal, signed, raised gold rim 22.5cm across

Lot 388

Fox tie pin a 15ct gold fox pin with ruby eyes, a pearl and turquoise pendant etc

Lot 384

18ct gold ring with solitaire diamond setting

Lot 396

Roman Gold (AV) Solidus, Mediolanum Mint Gratian AD 367-383 (20.5mm, 4.47g) struck circa AD 380-382. DN GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, S 19917 VF

Lot 330

18ct gold ring with sapphire and diamond setting

Lot 318

14ct gold pocket watch by Zenith

Lot 329

18ct gold ring with three stone diamond setting

Lot 376

Collection of four 9ct and 15ct gold Victorian and other brooches

Lot 303

Small collection of various wristwatches including 2 ladies 9ct gold examples, together with several false pearl necklaces

Lot 327

Emerald and diamond cluster ring and a 9ct gold bar brooch

Lot 313

Collection of various jewellery including Art Deco clips and brooch, pheasant brooch, pearl ring, jade ring, various gold earrings, brooches etc

Lot 324

Three pairs of various gold earrings

Lot 392

15ct gold pendant with pearl and ruby setting and a blue stone bar brooch (2)

Lot 285

22ct gold wedding band 3.6g, 2 other wedding bands, enamel decanter labels, cufflinks, M-O-P penknife etc

Lot 391

9ct gold bracelet with relief decoration, 16 grams

Lot 364

Isle of Man gold Crown dated 1994 1/5 of an ounce on 14K gold chain, 13 grams

Lot 325

Gold bar brooch mourning brooches, a locket etc

Lot 370

Small collection of miscellaneous including a pair of 9ct gold cufflinks 7 grams, a small collection of miscellaneous coins etc

Lot 320

9ct gold gate link bracelet with padlock clasp, 17 grams

Lot 360

Japan base gold coins Ich Bu Kin (one Bu) c1860 (50% gold), 4 x Nibu Kin (Two Bu) C 1868 (20% gold) GVF

Lot 504

Three porcelain dessert plates each painted with fruit and butterflies with Chelsea gold anchor mark, 11cm

Lot 458

An Edwardian silver presentation cigar box complete with cigars, gold plated cigar cutter and scissors. Hallmarked for London, 1906. CONDITION REPORT: Minor splits and dents to box. Presentation inscription to lid

Lot 473

A cased silver three piece condiment set. Hallmarked for London, 1901. Makers mark for the Gold and Silversmiths Company ltd. Approx weight 117g CONDITION REPORT: Missing liners. Surface marks and tarnish

Lot 500

A 22ct gold bloodstone seal ring with carved lady's head intaglio. Approx weight 3g CONDITION REPORT: Date letter rubbed. Resized. Marks and scratches to shank. Size M 1/2

Lot 501

An 18ct white gold diamond cluster ring set with 0.25ct of stones in a flowerhead setting. Approx weight 2g CONDITION REPORT: Clarity previous assessed as VSI, colour F.

Lot 502

An 18ct yellow gold and platinum diamond solitaire ring, the round cut stone approximately 0.33ct. CONDITION REPORT: Minor marks etc.

Lot 503

An 18ct yellow gold diamond trilogy ring, the three stones totaling approximately 0.2ct in an illusion setting. Approx weight 2.6g CONDITION REPORT: Chip to one of the end diamonds. Minor marks etc.

Lot 504

An 18ct yellow gold gentlemen's ring having 17 old cut stones in an unusual setting. Approx weight 7.5g CONDITION REPORT: Minor marks etc. Size R 1/2. Marked '750', one other unknown mark

Lot 505

An 18ct white gold apatite and diamond ring set with 2.00ct of round cut apatite with 0.18ct diamond cluster shoulders. Approx weight 3.6g CONDITION REPORT: COA present. Stain to shank following resize.

Lot 506

A 14ct white gold tanzanite and diamond ring together with a 9ct white gold tourmaline and diamond ring, a 9ct yellow metal emerald and diamond ring and one other 9ct gold ring. Approx weight 10.2g

Lot 507

A 9ct yellow gold topaz and diamond ring together with a similar smoky quartz and diamond ring, a 9ct white gold and emerald ring and one other ring. Approx weight 13.2g

Lot 508

A 9ct yellow gold college ring with central cabochon ruby and engraved shoulders. Approx weight 5.6g CONDITION REPORT: Hallmarked. Size 'L'

Lot 509

A 9ct gold amethyst and opal ring, the stones in a navette shaped setting. Approx weight 2.9g

Lot 510

A group of nine rings consisting of two 14ct dress rings, five 9ct gold rings and two yellow metal rings. Various styles and stones. Approx weight 21.9g

Lot 511

A 9ct gold amethyst crossover ring together with two 9ct gold green stone cluster rings and a palladium band. Approx weight 7.8g

Lot 512

A group of five 9ct gold rings to include spinel eternity ring, wishbone ring, buckle ring etc. Approx weight 10.9g CONDITION REPORT: Some rings missing stones. Marks and wear.

Lot 513

An 18ct yellow gold diamond cluster ring with a flower head setting, together with a matching yellow metal diamond pendant. Approx weight 7.7g.

Lot 514

A 22ct gold wedding ring together with a 9ct gold signet ring A/F. Approx weights 2.8g & 3.7g

Lot 516

An assortment of 9ct gold and yellow metal items to include ladies watches, earrings, necklace etc. Approx weight 49.7g

Lot 518

A Victorian yellow metal hairwork mourning brooch together with a 9ct gold gatelink bracelet, suspending one charm and a 9ct gold chain. Approx weight 30.5g

Lot 519

An assortment of 9ct gold and yellow metal earrings. Approx weight 13.5g

Lot 520

A pair of 9ct gold hoop earrings having a textured finish, together with a pair of yellow metal amethyst dropper earrings. Approx weight 3.9g

Lot 521

An assortment of 9ct gold and yellow metal items to include mainly earrings. Approx weight 8g

Lot 522

An 18ct yellow gold diamond solitaire ring, the approximately 0.5ct stone in a gypsy style setting. Approx weight 6.2g CONDITION REPORT: Good clarity and colour to the stone. Minor marks to the shank

Lot 524

A group of four rings to include a 9ct gold lapis lazuli ring, a 9ct gold rhodonite ring, a yellow metal diamond crossover ring and one other 9ct ring. Approx weight 22.4g CONDITION REPORT: Lapis stone loose. Minor marks etc.

Lot 525

A late Victorian 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond ring. Approx weight 4g CONDITION REPORT: Four diamonds possibly replacements. Central stone scratched

Lot 526

A Victorian 18ct yellow gold turquoise ring. Approx weight 3.2g

Lot 527

A 9ct gold oversized clear stone ring together with a 9ct gold wedding band and a 9ct gold diamond and sapphire ring A/F. Approx weight 15.5g

Lot 528

A 9ct gold five bar gate link bracelet with padlock claps and safety chain. Approx weight 20.6g

Lot 529

A 9ct gold Victorian pearl and turquoise brooch together with a yellow metal pendant and a base metal agate cabochon brooch

Lot 531

A 9ct gold three bar gate link bracelet together with a 9ct yellow and white gold twist link chain and a yellow metal coral cameo bar brooch. Approx weight 13.7g

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