William Joseph King, British 1857-?- The Silver Light; oil on canvas, signed and dated 'William J. King 1912' (lower right), 20 x 30.4 cm. Framed, unexamined out of frame. Very minor spots of fine and settled craquelure in areas. Areas of impasto are well-preserved. No notable damage to the work. In very good condition overall.
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Frederick Earp, British 1827-1897- View of Crystal Palace from Dulwich; watercolour and bodycolour heightened with white on paper, signed 'Fred Earp' (lower right), titled, dated, and inscribed 'Crystal Palace from Dulwich - 1860 - / sketched on the spot by Fred Earp' to the reverse of the sheet, 25 x 46 cm. Framed, mounted, and glazed. Light marks and scuffs to the frame generally. The sheet lies flat in the mount. Very minor browning/discolouration evident to the sheet. Very light spots of foxing in areas. No evidence of creases, tears, or water damage. Otherwise in good condition overall.
Henry Adlard, British 1824-1869- Hastings; Thames Embankment from Somerset House; The new harbour of refuge at Holyhead; hand-coloured engravings, three, each 27 x 46.3 cm.: B. Lasbury, Windsor Castle from the Great Western Railway; hand-coloured engraving, 26 x 46.5 cm.: John Godfrey, British c.1817-1889- Warwick Castle; hand-coloured engraving, from the Stationers Almanack 1902, 26.8 x 45.7 cm.: Thomas Abiel Prior, British 1809-1886- Mouth of the River Tyne; hand-coloured engraving, published by Brook & Roberts, Tooley Street, 27 x 49 cm. (6) All framed, mounted, and glazed, and unexamined out of frames. Minor marks and scuffs to the frames. Adlard: Evidence of light creases and marks to the sheets. Significant discolouration/foxing to the sheet depicting Thames Embankment. Lasbury: A small hole towards the central right section of the sheet. Minor discolouration and spots of foxing generally. Godfrey: Evidence of some creasing towards the upper edge of the sheet. Further browning/discolouration and spots of foxing to the sheet generally. Prior: Minor marks and spots of foxing to the sheet generally. Some creasing to the sheet, particularly to the lower left corner. Evidence of possible water damage to the right-hand edge. Otherwise these works are in fair condition overall.
George Baxter, British 1804-1867- Scene at Windsor Castle and the Whole of the Royal Family in 1850; hand-coloured lithograph, printed by Le Blond & Co., London, 19 x 12.5 cm.: together with another hand-coloured lithograph by Baxter of crowds outside Crystal Palace; 13.7 x 32 cm: and three Victorian Stevenographs, comprising Dick Turpin's last ride on his Bonnie Black Bess, 5 x 15 cm., The Lady Godiva Procession, 5 x 15.3 cm., and The Mersey Tunnel Railway, 6 x 13.8 cm. (5) The two prints are framed and glazed, and unexamined out of the frames. Some marks and damage to the frames generally. Minor cockling to the sheets and light creases consistent with handling. The sheet of the Scene at Windsor Castle appears to have been cut horizontally and re-attached. General discolouration/browning to the paper, and spots of light foxing in areas. Otherwise in fair condition overall. The stevenographs are also framed and glazed, and unexamined out of frame. Minor marks and damage to the frames. Discolouration and damage to the works themselves. In fair condition overall.
19th Century School, Napoleon at battle d'Eylan; etching on wove, image: 57 x 78 cm, (framed) Framed and glazed. Unexamined out of frame. Light marks and scuffs to the frame generally. Light creasing evident across the sheet. General light discolouration to the sheet, alongside further spots of browning/possible water damage in areas. Spots of foxing in areas. Minor abrasions to the sheet, and some small holes in areas. In poor condition overall.
William Lionel Wyllie, British 1851-1931- Sugarboats off Greenwich; etching, signed in pencil, bears old inscribed label for 'Robert Dunthorne & Son, Ltd., The Rembrandt Gallery, London' on the reverse, 12.5 x 32.8 cm.: together with another etching by Wyllie of a scene on the Thames, signed in pencil lower left, 12.5 x 30 cm. (2) Both framed and glazed, and unexamined out of frames. Minor marks and scuffs to the frames generally. Very minor marks to the sheets in areas. Very light cockling, discolouration/browning, and possible minor spots of foxing to the second sheet. Otherwise in good condition overall.
William Walcot RE, British 1874-1943- View of London and the Thames from above; etching, signed in pencil, 13 x 12.7 cm. Framed, mounted, and glazed, and unexamined out of frame. Light marks and scuffs to the frame generally. Browning/discolouration to the sheet, particularly towards the edges. Very minor spots of foxing in areas. No evidence of creasing or tearing to the sheet. Otherwise in fair condition overall.
Moroccan School, 20th century- Sketches of figures and market scenes; charcoal on paper, variously inscribed in Arabic, each 20 x 17 cm. (12)All framed and glazed, and unexamined out of frames. General marks and scuffs to the frames. The glazing is broken on one of the works. Light creasing to some of the sheets, consistent with handling. Dirty marks to the sheets, alongside discolouration/browning and foxing. In fair to poor condition overall.
Sir William Nicholson, British 1872-1949- H.M. The Queen; lithograph printed in colours, from Twelve Portraits, 1898, signed within the plate, 26 x 24 cm.: together with two further lithographs by the same artist, including Barmaid, from London Types, 1898; 26.4 x 24 cm., and I rise early; signed and dated within the sheet, 24 x 18.2 cm. (3) H.M. The Queen: Framed, mounted, and glazed. Unexamined out of frame. General scuffs and marks to the frame. Evidence of discolouration/browning to the sheet in areas. Evidence of minor abrasions to the sheet in places. Otherwise in good condition overall. Barmaid: Framed, mounted, and glazed. Unexamined out of frame. Minor scuffs and marks to the frame in areas. Possible very minor discolouration and marks/abrasions to the sheet in areas. Otherwise in good condition overall. I rise early: Framed, mounted, and glazed. Unexamined out of frame. Minor marks to the frame generally. Evidence of minor discolouration/browning to the sheet in areas, alongside possible minor spots of foxing. Evidence of very light creasing consistent with handling. Otherwise in good condition overall.
British Provincial School, late 19th century- Border collie on a path; oil on metal, 21 x 29.3 cm. Framed, unexamined out of frame. Fine and settled craquelure throughout. Possible discolouration to the varnish/ingrained surface dirt generally. Evidence of light abrasions to the surface, particularly towards the upper left section. Otherwise in fair condition overall.
A collection of approximately 256 postcards, the majority overseas topographical views or of social history interest, including a photographic postcard identified as 'On our light railway down from Palma Sola', a few of a tractor, and others titled 'Roman Camp, West Runton', 'The Downs, Slindon' and 'Dale Park, Madehurst'.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
An album containing approximately 202 postcards, the majority British topographical views, including photographic postcards titled 'Huddersfield Station' and 'North Pier, Blackpool', and a few hold-to-light postcards.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A Good E.M.G. Mark XB Oversize Horn Gramophone circa 1935, fitted with an E.M.G. 2-spring nickel tri-spoke plated brass soundbox, swan neck tonearm, Davey 34-inch diameter horn with stained light brown grain finish, spring-motor drive, E.M.G. plaque to motor-board with the Grape St. address, in oak table cabinet with crossbanded veneered top and three-quarter depth lid, with some paper ephemera and an HMV needle tin.Works well, no visible restoration, some general wear/scratching consistent with age/use
Various LPs James Taylor - Sweet Baby James; Ten Years After - Cricklewood Green; The World of Them; Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights; Jukka Tolonen - Tolenen; Toy Planet; Tractor; Tyrannosaurus Rex - Unicorn and Prophets, Seers and Sages; Van der Graaf Generator - The Least We Can Do , Godbluff and The Aerosol Grey Machine; Stevie Ray Vaughan - Texas Flood and Double Trouble; The Velvet Underground - White Light/White Heat; Joe Walsh - Four tracks from; Roger Waters - Music from the Body; Weather Report - Mr Gone; Tony Joe White; The Who - Meaty Beaty Big & Bouncy; An Evening with Wild Man Fisher; Dennis Wilson - Pacific Ocean Blue; Steve Winwood - Time is running out 45rpm; Wishbone Ash (23)
Various LPs Tangerine Dream - Electronic Meditation, Atem, Alpha Centuri, Zeit and Phaedra; Jefferson Airplane - Volunteers; Paul Kantner/Grace Slick - 2xSunfighter and Baron von Tollbooth, Somebody to Love, Manhole, Dreams, Conspicuous Only By Its Absence, Software and Welcome to the Wrecking Ball; Peter Wylie and Wah - Infamy!; Link Wray - Early Recordings; Stomu Yamash'Tas & East Wind - One by One and Freedom is Frightening; Jesse Colin Young - Light Shine; Neil Young - Rust Never Sleeps; The Youngbloods - Get Together; The Mothers - Overnight Sensation (23)
A late Victorian silver single convertible five light candelabra, London 1896, possibly by Fordham & Faulkner, the arms with acanthus scroll detail and Corinthian capital, on a fluted stem with stepped square base with beaded rim, 60 cm highProvenance: Contents of the Estate of Sir Frank Williams CBE and Lady Virginia Williams.
Björk – Debut (Bjork) Original first pressing UK 1993 vinyl LPVery rare first pressing on One little Indian recordsA Side The vinyl is in mint condition with the exception of track three that has a couple of very light marks that have no affect on the playing of this record, the sound quality is quite superb with no clicks or pops during the song.B Side The vinyl is in Perfect Mint Condition visually.The sleeve is in Near Mint Condition with no damage or writing.Domestic and worldwide (some restrictions) postage is available, contact us for details.
Rolling Stones large collection of vinyl albums etc inc posters inners & Moreall items are pictured and described belowRolling Stones Undercover Great UK 1st Press Great Audio + insertsRolling Stones Records – CUN 1654361Original 1983 UK vinyl album with 2 inserts and inner sleeve.Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): CUN 1654361 A-1-1-1-3 NICKZMatrix / Runout (Side B Runout): CUN 1654361 B-3-1-2-1 NICKZThe vinyl is in Very Good Condition visually and shows some light marks that will not cause the vinyl to jump or stick.The audio is great with no clicks or pops and some background noise heard inbetween some of the tracks and during the quieter partsThe sleeve is in Excellent Condition and shows no writing, tears or seam splits at all.The Inner sleeve is in Very Good Condition and shows some handling and ageing but no tears or seam splits. Date written on the inside.The lyric insert is in mint and perfect condition.The subscription leaflet with catalogue number is in Excellent condition.The Rolling Stones Through The Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2) UK Stereo LPDecca – SKL 5019Original UK Unboxed Stereo vinyl LP with octagonal sleeve and inner sleeve.The vinyl has splenty of marks on both sides but plays through with no jumps or sticks. There are some clicks and pops and background crackles throughout.The outer sleeve is in good condition, there is some staining on the front next to the Decca symbol and some wear to the spine, please see the images.The Inner sleeve is in Near Mint Condition and shows no writing, tears or seam splits at all, just some very minor signs of being handled.The Rolling Stones Time Waits For No One 1979 UK Original LP(Anthology 1971-1977)Rolling Stones Records – COC 59107The vinyl is in Excellent Condition visually and displays no obvious damage.The playback is superb, there is a mark on track one that causes 3 clicks but other than that it is fantastic.The Inner sleeve is in Near Mint Condition and shows no writing, tears or seam splits at all, just some very minor signs of being handled.The sleeve is in Perfect Mint Condition and shows no writing, tears or seam splits at allThe Rolling Stones Self Titled German Decca LP + PosterDecca – 6.21695 AFThe vinyl is in Very Good Condition visually and shows some light marks that will not cause the vinyl to jump or stick. (looks near mint apart from one non sounding mark on side one)The Sleeve is in Very Good Condition and shows some handling and ageing but no writing, tears or seam splits.The posters is in mint conditionRolling Stones Made In The Shade Original UK Vinyl LPRolling Stones Records – COC 59104COC 59104.A3 ROLLING STONES RECORDSCOC 59104.B3 ROLLING STONES RECORDSThe Inner sleeve is in Very Good Condition and shows some handling and ageing but no tears or seam splits. Some writing on one side.The Sleeve is in Very Good Condition and shows some handling and ageing but no writing, tears or seam splits. Some tape residue at the bottom of the sleeve.The vinyl is in Very Good Condition visually and shows some light marks that will not cause the vinyl to jump or stick.plays well both sides, some light background hiss in places especially during the quiter sections.The Rolling Stones – Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! In Concert Original UK Decca LPDecca – SKL 5065Matrix / Runout (Label side A): XZAL 10076-1WMatrix / Runout (Label side B): XZAL 10077-1Wplease note i neglected to take a picture of the inner sleeve, it is the blue decca sleeve with the 4 square blue boxes each side used for the die cut covers.The sleeve is in Excellent Condition and shows no writing, tears or seam splits at all.The vinyl is in Excellent Condition visually and displays no obvious damage.The record plays well on both sides with no distortion during the music, some light crackles before and after the music, no jumps or skips.The Inner sleeve is in Excellent Condition and shows no writing, tears or seam splits at all. The Rolling Stones – Harlem Shuffle Original UK 12" singleRolling Stones Records – TA 6864The vinyl is in Very Good Condition visually and shows some light marks that will not cause the vinyl to jump or stick.plays well with some light clicks and pops at the beginning of the b side and some light crackle during the quieter parts.The Sleeve is in Good Condition and shows some handling, creasing and ageing but no writing, tears or seam splits.Rolling Stones Undercover Of The Night (Extended Cheeky Mix) Nr.Mint UK 12" singleRolling Stones Records – 12 RSR 113The vinyl is in Near Mint Condition visually and is in fantastic condition with only the lightest evidence of play or handling.plays well both side with no clicks or popsThe sleeve is in Near Mint Condition and shows no writing, tears or seam splits at all, just some very minor signs of being handled.
The Beatles – A Hard Day's Night 1st UK Press with G&L Sleeve and inner sleeveLabel: Parlophone – PMC 1230Superb early pressing on the black and yellow parlophone label, features the 2nd issue Garrod and lofthouse sleeve and the correct emitex greaseproof style inner sleeveThe vinyl is in Excellent Condition visually.The sleeve is in Excellent Condition with no damage or writing. There is some brown stains on the reverse.The Inner sleeve is in Excellent Condition with no splits, some light creasing.Worldwide and Domestic postage is available, there are some international restrictions so please contact us first.
The Beatles – A Hard Day's Night 1st UK Press with EJ Day Sleeve and inner sleeveLabel: Parlophone – PMC 1230Superb early pressing on the black and yellow parlophone label, features the first issue EJ Day sleeve and the correct emitex greaseproof style inner sleeveThe vinyl is in Near Mint/Excellent Condition visually.The sleeve is in Excellent Condition with no damage or writing.The Inner sleeve is in Excellent Condition with no splits, some light creasing.Worldwide and Domestic postage is available, there are some international restrictions so please contact us first.
Kings of Mercia, Offa (757-96), Penny, Substantial Light coinage, London, Æthelweald, of fa rex in two lines divided by a beaded bar with cross ends, rev. e∂el wald in two lines divided by a beaded bar with cross ends, 1.16g/6h (Chick 13n, same dies; SCBI BM 49-51; N 287; S 904). A few light marks, otherwise very fine, earthen patina £600-£800
Kings of Mercia, Offa (759-96), Penny, Light coinage, East Anglia, Wintred, of fa re x divided by four clusters of pellets, around circle intersected by four petals and containing four pellets around central boss, rev. pi nt rm n in runes around cross potent over inner circle, 1.12g (Chick 181 = SCBI BM 42, same dies; N 331; S 907). Straightened and with a small peripheral edge crack closed, otherwise very fine and extremely rare £900-£1,200 --- Provenance: Found in Cobham (Surrey), September 2020 (EMC 2020.0337)
Eadred (946-955), Penny, Two Line type [HT 1], Heremod, eadred rex, small cross, rev. here mod m in two lines divided by three crosses, trefoil of pellets above and below, 1.56g/3h (CTCE 38; SCBI BM 525; N 706; S 1113). A few light marks, otherwise very fine, full round flan £500-£600 --- Provenance: Glendining Auction 16 June 1977, lot 279; Royal Berkshire Collection
Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), Penny, PACX type, London, Wulfred, pvlfred on lvn, 1.00g/12h (Freeman 741; Pagan 315, same dies; N 813; S 1171). Light marks consistent with having been excavated, otherwise better than very fine, scarce £300-£360 --- Provenance: Royal Berkshire Collection [from M. Vosper 1996]
Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), Penny, Expanding Cross type [Light issue], Lincoln, Authgrimr, oθgrin on linco, North-Eastern 'Pacx' style bust B, 0.99g/9h (Freeman 235; Mossop pl. lxxiii, 16, same rev. die; N 821; S 1176 var.). Sometime straightened with resulting stress mark across coin, otherwise very fine, dark find patina; the bust variant scarce £240-£300 --- Provenance: Royal Berkshire Collection [from M. Vosper]
William I (1066-1087), Penny, Two Stars type [BMC V], Wallingford, Svertingr or Sweartlinc, spertlic on pali, 1.35g/9h (SCBI Ashmolean 95-8; BMC 377; Allen 2022, p.183; N 845; S 1254). Flan slightly crimped, otherwise very fine or better, light toning around devices, rare £600-£800 --- Provenance: Royal Berkshire Collection
Henry III, Short Cross coinage, Penny, class VIIc, Canterbury, Salmun, 1.44g/6h (S 1356C); Long Cross coinage, Penny, class Va2, Canterbury, Gilbert, 1.45g/6h (S 1367A); Richard II, Halfpenny, type III, 0.50g/3h (S 1700); Henry VI, Annulet issue, Halfpenny, London, 0.47g/8h (S 1848); Edward IV (First reign), Light coinage, Halfpenny, York, saltires by neck, 0.35g/5h (S 2075); together with other Pennies (2) and a Halfpenny [8]. Fair to fine £90-£120
William Hogarth, 1848, a bronze medal by L. Wyon for the Art Union of London, 55mm (BHM 2302); British Horological Society, a bronze medal by J.J. Hall, edge named (Awarded to R.A. Meader, for Practical Work, Technical Drawing and Theory in Horology 1912), 70mm (BHM 2639); together with a French restrike bronze medal [3]. First good very fine, second with some light scratches otherwise extremely fine, in fitted case, last extremely fine £80-£100
“We judge the worth of a scientist by the benefits he or she brings to science and society; by this measure Archer Martin was outstanding, and rightfully his contribution was recognized with a Nobel Prize” (James Lovelock, CH, CBE, FRS [1919-2022], writing in 2002) The honours and awards bestowed upon Archer Martin, National Institute for Medical Research, London, awarded the Nobel Laureate Prize for Chemistry, 1952, for his invention, with Richard Synge, of partition chromatography: SWEDEN, Svenska Läkaresällskapet [Swedish Medical Society], Stockholm, Jacob Berzelius Medal, 1951, a gold award medal by P.H. Lundgren after C.G. Qvarnström [1849], bust of Jacob Berzelius right, rev. winged Genius standing, filling a cup held by Isis seated right, sphinx at right, edge named (A.J.P. Martin), edge stamped mjv guld 1951, 56mm, 23ct, 144.35g (Storer 332; Brettauer 99), in blue case of issue, lid gilt-blocked ‘Svenska Läkaresällskapet ät A.J.P. Martin’; SWEDEN, The Nobel Laureate Prize for Chemistry, 1952, a gold award by E. Lindberg for the Kungliga Svenska Vetenskapsakademien [Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, 1902], bust of Alfred Nobel left dividing legends, rev. robed female figures representing Science and Nature, the former holding a scroll and raising a veil over the head of the latter, who holds a cornucopia, tablet below named (Archer J.P. Martin, mcmlii), edge stamped mjv guld 1952, 66mm, 23ct, 204.08g (Storer 2615), in maroon gilt-blocked case of issue, named (Archer J.P. Martin); The Presentation Certificate for the Nobel Laureate Medal, inscribed Kungliga Svenska Vetenskapsakademien har víd sín sammankomst den 6 November 1952 í enlíghet med föreskrifterna í det av Alfred Nobel den 27 November 1895 upprättade testamentet beslutat att överlamna det prís som detta är bortgives för den víktígaste kemiska upptäckt eller förbättríng till A.J.P. Martin och R.L.M. Synge gemensamt, med hälften till vardera, för deras uppfínníng av fördelníngskromatografíen. Stockholm den 10 December 1952. Sigurd Nauckhoff, Kgl. Vet. Ak:s Preses Arne Werttgren Kgl. Vet. Ak:s Sekreterare [The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, at its meeting on November 6, 1952, in accordance with the provisions of the will drawn up by Alfred Nobel on November 27, 1895, decided to award the prize for the most important chemical discovery or improvement to A.J.P. Martin and R.L.M. Synge jointly, with half to each, for their invention of partition chromatography. Stockholm, 10 December 1952. Sigurd Nauckhoff, Prizes, Arne Werttgren, Secretary], in maroon gilt-blocked binding as presented, with the monogram of Alfred Nobel; USA, City of Philadelphia, The John Scott Medal, 1958, a light bronze award medal, unsigned, arms of the city of Philadelphia and supporters, rev. wreath, named (A.J.P. Martin, Ph.D., F.R.S., for inventions in Chromatography and particularly Vapor Phase Chromatography, May 16, 1958), 102mm, in fitted maroon and black display case, lid gilt-blocked ‘John Scott Medal, A.J.P. Martin’; USA, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, John Price Wetherill Medal, 1959, a plated bronze award medal, unsigned [1925], bust of John Wetherill left, rev. oak wreath, legend at right, named (1959...A.J.P. Martin R.L.M. Synge – A.T. James), 51mm, in fitted blue display case, lid gilt-blocked ‘F.I.’; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, [1960], C.B.E. (Civil), Commander’s second type neck badge by Garrard & Co, 65mm, in original black fitted case by Garrard & Co Ltd, 112 Regent Street, W1, with instructions for wear; The Royal Society Tercentenary, London, Leverhulme Medal, 1963, a gold award medal, unsigned, by the Royal Mint, crest of the Society, rev. shield with arms of England in upper left quarter, edge named (Dr Archer John Porter Martin, C.B.E., F.R.S., 1963), hallmarked jhj [Jack James, Deputy Master] London 1963, 73mm, 9ct, 279.89g, in original red gilt-blocked case by the Royal Mint; USA, American Pharmaceutical Association, Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Arlington, VA, Kolthoff Medal, 1969, a gold award medal by A. Belskie for Medallic Art Co, New York [1967], bust of Izaak Kolthoff facing, head turned to left, rev. legend, named (In recognition of contributions to Analytical Chemistry, A.J.P. Martin, 1969), 63mm, 10ct, 132.81g, in original black case of issue stamped Medallic Art Co, New York; Institute of Measurement and Control, London, Callendar Medal, 1971, a frosted silver award medal, unsigned, for A.E. Poston, bust of Guy Callendar right, rev. legend, named (A.J.P. Martin 1971), hallmarked Birmingham 1971, 51mm, in blue fitted case by A.E. Poston & Co Ltd, Lonsdale House, Dowgate Hill, London EC4; JAPAN, Japan Society for Analytical Chemistry, Honorary Member, 1971, a silver and partially gilt medal, unsigned, lion couchant to right, legend below, rev. JSAC logo, named (Prof. A.J.P. Martin, 1971), stamped 1000, 73mm, in black fitted case with gilt-blocked legend, hinges of case deficient; JAPAN, Order of the Rising Sun [1972], Second class, set of insignia, comprising neck badge including paulownia flowers suspension, silver-gilt and enamel with red cabochon in centre, 83 x 55mm; star, silver and silver-gilt, with red cabochon in centre, ‘triple hook’ retaining pin, 94mm, complete with neck riband, in rio-nuri lacquered case of issue; The Presentation Certificate for the Order of the Rising Sun, together with a translation in English, inscribed ‘The Second Class of the Order of the Rising Sun is hereby conferred upon Mr Archer John Porter Martin, Englishman, by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan...the Imperial Palace...the Thirty-first of the Third Month of the Forty-seventh Year of Showa’ [31 March 1972], with the seals of office of Eisaku Sato, Prime Minister, and Kazuma Yoshihara, Director of Decoration Bureau; GERMANY, 25 Tagung der Nobelpreisträger, Lindau [25th Meeting of the Nobel Prize Winners], 1975, a heavy cast bronze medal by Marianne Kiesselbach, three naked females, their modesty hidden by shields bearing the signs of the planets, the staff of Æsculapius and a model of the atom, rev. cityscape, arms above, 126mm, in a blue plastic box, inside of lid with label ‘Dr Marianne Kiesselbach, Bildhauerin, 4 Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 84’; USA, The Mikhail Tswett Medal for Distinguished Research in Chromatography, 1976, a light bronze award medal, unsigned, for Medallic Art Co, Danbury, CT, bust of Mikhail Tswett half-left, rev. oak wreath, tablet named (A.J.P. Martin), 63mm, in dark blue fitted case; ESTONIA, 75th Anniversary of the Discovery of Chromatography, Tallinn, 1978, a bronze award medal, unsigned, bust of Mikhail Tsvet facing, head turned to right, rev. names of the cities associated with Tsvet, named (A.J.P. Martin), 70mm, in wooden case with glazed lid; USA, Merck & Company and the University of Connecticut, Randolph Major Medal, 1979, a light bronze award medal, unsigned, for Medallic Art Co, Danbury, CT, bust of Randolph Major half-right, head facing, rev. wreath, named (A.J.P. Martin 10-5-79), 76mm, in white card box of issue; Chromatography Society Discussion Group, Martin Medal, 1983, a silver-gilt award medal by Tower Mint [1978], bust of Archer Martin left, rev. wreath, named (Dr Archer Martin F.R.S.), hallmarked London 1983, 45mm, in red leatherette case of issue; AUSTRIA, Österreichische Gesellschaft für Mikrochemie und Analytische Chemie [Austrian Society of Analytical Chemistry], Fritz Pregl Medal, 1985, a bronze award medal by W. Gosser [1931], bust left, rev. legend, named (Archer J.P. Martin, in Würd...
FRANCE, Société Technique de l’Industrie du Gaz en France, a silver award medal, unsigned, cherub holding two torches, rev. wreath, named (Congres de 1901, The Gas Light and Coke Company, Londres, 23 Juillet 1901), 55mm. Extremely fine and attractively toned; in original fitted case £70-£90 --- Provenance: Sir Gerard Clauson Collection

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