Cleland (James). Description of the Banquet given in honour of the Right Hon. Sir Robert Peel, Bart., M.P., on his election as Lord Rector of the University of Glasgow, 1837, additional lithographed title, folding lithographed view of the Grand Banqueting Hall, and 5 other lithographed views, plans, etc., a few marks and occasional very light spotting, original dark green morocco-backed printed boards, rubbed and scuffed and some soiling, with a gold commemorative medal, struck on the occasion by Ottley of Birmingham, under the direction of D.C. Rait, Goldsmith & Jeweller, Glasgow, diameter 4.5 cm, plus a collection of 18th and 19th century prints and engravings, including mezzotint portraits of John Churchill, by John Smith, 1702, a proof mezzotint portrait by Samuel Cozens, signed in pencil, various landscape drawings, etc., a group of nine 20th century colour etchings by Louise Sibril (mainly erotic subjects), a copy of the art journal illustrated catalogue for the Great Exhibition, 1851, and two colour prints of coastal scenes in the South of France after Bernard Dufour, heightened with watercolour, etc (a carton)
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Tokens, British, Northamptonshire, Northampton, ‘George Jobson’, halfpenny, 1794, bust l., rev. castle above lion (as for Norwich City arms) (DH.1); Nottinghamshire, Nottingham, Donald & Co., halfpenny, 1792, beehive and bees (DH.6); Oxfordshire, Banbury, Wm. Rusher, halfpenny, undated, his bust, rev. radiant sun (DH.1); Rutland, halfpenny-sized laudatory medal, undated, to Col. Noel, OF THE RUTLAND FENCIBLES, M.P. FOR THE COUNTY, etc. (DH.1); Shropshire, Shrewsbury, counterfeit of Salop Woollen Manufactory halfpenny, 1794, Borough arms, rev. bale (DH.25d), DH. Rutland 1 very fine, minor rim knocks on obverse, another on reverse, lacquer(?) on part of obverse, rare; the others extremely fine or better with lustre, except DH. Northants. 1, bronzed (5) *DH. Rutland 1 and Salop 25d ex Longman, lots 231 (part) and 235 (part) all ex Baldwin’s vault
Tokens, British, Warwickshire, Birmingham, John Gregory Hancock, halfpenny or medal in brass, bust r., SIR ORIGINAL, rev. THIS IS MY WORK etc., AGED 7 YEARS 1800 (DH.140), about extremely fine, die flaws on rim as usual, a few dark spots on obverse, small area of test scratches on edge, very rare *ex Baldwin’s vault
Tokens, British, Warwickshire, Birmingham, penny-sized medal in white metal, by J.G. Hancock, 1783, bust of Joseph Priestley, rev. bench containing scientific apparatus etc.(DH.33), with some discolouration, struck from rusted dies, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare *ex Baldwin’s vault
Tokens, British, Middlesex, National series, penny-sized medal in cupro-nickel, undated, bust of George III r., by Milton, rev. the Guildhall, London (DH.194, but not recognised in cupro-nickel), small area of verdigris on king's hair and two more on reverse rim, otherwise good extremely fine, toned, extremely rare *ex Longman (lot 136) ex Baldwin’s vault Struck circa 1870.
Tokens, British, Warwickshire, Birmingham, penny-sized medal in silvered gilded copper, second anniversary of the French Revolution, 14th July 1791, human-headed dragon suckling devil who holds flag bearing crown, cap of liberty on top, OUR FOOD IS SEDITION, rev. serpent moving through grass, sun's rays above, NOURISHED TO TORMENT, edge not in collar (DH./McK.34a), from the flawed obverse die, about extremely fine and retaining some brilliance, unrecorded in this fabric and thus presumably exceedingly rare *ex Baldwin’s vault Test marks on the edge strongly suggest that the core metal is copper, gilded and then silvered.
Tokens, British, Warwickshire, Birmingham, penny-sized medal in white metal, second anniversary of the French Revolution, 14th July 1791, human-headed dragon suckling devil who holds flag bearing crown, cap of liberty on top, OUR FOOD IS SEDITION, rev. serpent moving through grass, sun's rays above, NOURISHED TO TORMENT, edge in collar (DH.34), from the unflawed obverse die, limited scratching and dark spotting either side, otherwise about extremely fine and rare *ex Baldwin’s vault
Tokens, British, Middlesex, National series, King's recovery from illness, 1789, penny-sized medal in Barton's metal, bust of George III r., rev. serpent around altar (DH./McK.181, p. A-14), about mint state and pleasingly toned, evidence of slight die-rusting on king's portrait, very rare *ex Baldwin’s vault
Tokens, British, Middlesex, [unknown issuer], twopence, undated, yeoman leaning against horse, LOYAL YEOMAN, rev. I PROMISE TO PAY TO THE HONBLE GEO: YEOMAN OR BEARER THE SUM OF TWO PENCE etc. (DH.5), basically nearly very fine/very fine but with numerous edge knocks and damage to centre of reverse, extremely rare *ex Baldwin’s vault The accompanying ticket reads 'Yeomanry Medal in possession of member of Leek Troop - Goostrey Cab'. A troop of volunteer cavalry was raised in Leek in 1794 as part of the Staffordshire Regiment of Gentlemen and Yeomanry.
Tokens, British, Somerset, Bristol [Glos.], counterfeits of Garratt, Terrell et alia tokens (2): shilling, City arms, THE XII OF JULY, rev. BRISTOL AND WELCH PRINCIPALITY SILVER MEDAL etc. (D.43), sixpence, City arms, THE VI OF JULY, rev. BRISTOL & SOUTH WALES SILVER MEDAL etc. (D.61), extremely fine or better, entire tokens covered with remains of lacquer in tiny spots and larger areas, some letters on the sixpence weak, both extremely rare (2) *ex Baldwin’s vault
Tokens, British, Warwickshire, Warwick, The Greatheed Petition to dismiss the King's Ministers, 31 May 1797, penny-sized medal in white metal, ass drawing cart containing three men with hangman's nooses above, crowds to left and right, rev. AS IF FROM TEMPLE BAR etc. (DH.9; BHM 444, q.v.), small area of corrosion at a couple of letters and some minor scuffing either side, otherwise extremely fine and extremely rare *ex W. Gilbert ex Baldwin’s vault
A collection of mid-late 19th and 20th century USA coinage to include two shield nickels, 1925 'Peace' dollar (SF mint), further pre- and post-1965 dimes, quarters, etc., also a boxed .925 silver Queen Elizabeth II Bicentennial Visit medal (with certificates). CONDITION REPORT Coins of various grades, viewing recommended. There are no standing liberty quarters in the lot.
A collection of coins and commemorative medals to include Royal Australian Mint 1969 Proof Set and Turkish 1969 denominational set, 1840 Queen Victoria and Prince Albert wedding medal, George V, VI and Edward VIII Coronation medals, etc. CONDITION REPORT Coins of various grades, viewing recommended.
A 1676 Charles II silver crown, an 1891 Victorian crown, a WWII uninscribed Defence Medal with ribbon and further coinage together with a Middle Eastern ceremonial Jambiya, a selection of Eastern copper, brass and other collectibles. CONDITION REPORT Both coins are Almost Good-Good, any wear from circulation. Silver-coloured jug is slightly uneven, top of the spout is loose, surface scratches and some loose fittings to handle.
Masonic badges, to include: The Order of the Eastern Star, 9ct. gold medal presented to Sister Mary Jane Wilkinson Hunter, worthy Matron 1948/49, 16.5g; three others; a Woman's Voluntary Service medal, in case; and a coin commemorating the Conservative Party's third consecutive General Election victory "The R.T. Hon. Margaret Thatcher F.R.S. MP", in presentation case.
First World War medals, to include: a Victory medal; and a War medal, awarded to 228514 Sapper. P.E. Hewitt. Royal Engineers.; a 1914-15 Star and a Victory medal, awarded to 18293 Gunner. R.R. Watson. Royal Field Artillery; a Second World War medal group, to include: 1939-1945 Star, The Burma Star, The Defence medal and War medal; and other assorted Second World War medals; together with coins; bank notes; badges; a Liga pocket watch; and other items.
Irish Cricket, 1898Medal: Irish Cricket, [1898], a silver shield shaped Medal, the obverse with pierced decoration and rose gold central overlay marked with initials,the reverse inscribed "W & D.C.L. 1898" (Waterford and District Cricket League, 1898), hallmarked in original case. Scarce. (1)
Cavan, 1933 All-Ireland Football ChampionsFootball, [Co. Cavan, 1933] A unique carved and painted frame decorated with shamrocks, footballers, etc., the top with embellished with flags of the four provinces and with central All-Ireland Medal over "Cabhan," the base highlighted in gilt "1933 - Champions na hEireann," all surrounding a central black and white Photograph of the Cavan Team. Unique.* Cavan beat Galway by a single point in front of a record crowd, on a score line of 2.5 to 2.4, they were the first team from Ulster to win the All-Ireland.
1911 All-Ireland "Substitute" FinalMedal: G.A.A., Hurling 1911, a 9ct gold "All-Ireland" Medal, the obverse with Celtic Cross design, the central pierced motif with harp overlay and inscribed "Eire", and surrounded "Cumana na gCleat - luit Gaeahealach," the reverse inscribed "All-Ireland Hurling Championship, won by Kilkenny 1911", hallmarked. (1)* Having beaten the reigning champions, Wexford, Kilkenny took on Dublin in the Leinster final and defeated them 4.6 to 3.1. In the All-Ireland semi-final, Antrim were Kilkenny's next victims when they went down by 1.1 to 5.5. Limerick defeated Tipperary by 5.3 to 4.3 in a closely fought Munster final. The All-Ireland final was fixed for the Cork Athletic Grounds but, after several days of heavy rain, the pitch was declared unplayable and the match was rearranged to be played at Thurles. Limerick refused to play anywhere else but Cork, and as a result, Kilkenny were awarded the All-Ireland title. A substitute match was arranged in which Kilkenny beat Tipperary by 3.3. to 2.1. Although Kilkenny had worn the black and amber as early as 1893, it was from this 1911 period that they were adopted as the official Kilkenny colours.
Early Irish Rugby Medal, 1889Medal: Munster Branch, Garryowen, F.C., a rare Maltese shaped Medal, the obverse with engraved decoration with central lettering "G.F.C.", the reverse engraved "Presented To F.P. Hook, V.P., by the members of the Garryowen Football Club, April 22nd, 1889," on a rose gold link chain, by J.M. & Co. (1)
1904 Kilkenny Hurling LeagueMedal: G.A.A.: Co. Kilkenny, 1904, an attractive circular silver Medal, the obverse in Celtic design and engraved central harp, the reverse engraved "K.H.L. (Kilkenny Hurling League) Confederation H.C. 1904," hall marked H. & H. (Hopkins & Hopkins), Scarce; together with a silver Fob Watch and link Chain. (3)* Confederation G.A.A. was an amalgamation of all Kilkenny City Clubs who joined forces to represent the county in the All-Ireland Series. In 1904 Kilkenny won their first All-Ireland Title, with Mooncoin representing the Cats. Confederation G.A.A. no longer exists in the Kilkenny Club Championship.
Medal: Irish Rowing: [Limerick Regatta 1900] a silver gilt? shield shaped Medal, the obverse with pierced and engraved decoration, inscribed "Cleeve Cup," the reverse inscribed "J. Vaughan 1900" not hall marked. (1)* Organized by the Cleeve's Condensed Milk Factory on the banks of the Shannon. Cleeve was High Sheriff of Limerick Three Times.
Vincenti et Cie, Paris, a Victorian globe clock: the eight-day duration movement having a replaced platform lever escapement and striking the hours and half-hours on a bell, the backplate bearing the trademark stamp of the maker Vincenti et Cie and numbered 36B, contained in a blue lacquer globe with raised gilt-brass Roman numerals, decorative applied raised stars and gilt-brass hands depicting arrows, held aloft by three gilt-metal winged cherubs standing on a cylindrical white marble base with applied gilt-metal floral mounts, on a further shaped base and standing on four gilt-metal feet, height 39.5cm.* Biography Vincenti started his workshops before 1823 in Montbeliard, France making the blancs roulants (rough movements) for clockmakers to finish and use, but went bankrupt a year later, whereupon the clock manufacturer Roux took on the management. Although Vincenti died in 1834, the business continued, winning a number of awards including the Medaille d'Argent (silver medal) in 1855.
English School 20th Century-An artist's impression of the The Stables, Benchams, Newton Poppleford:-watercolour, 27 x 52cm,together with a print of Willoughby Smith in the study at Benchamsa Royal Dublin Society Medal for Riding Ponies [won by Willoughby Smith in 1912] and a horse measuring walking stick. [4]
Eight medals comprising George V Imperial Service Medal to Alexander Burnett, George VI to Arthur Osman, ElizabethII Imperial Service Medal to Herbert Daniel Baber, George V Imperial Service Medal (Star) to John McDonald, one Saudi Arabian Star, one Saudi Arabian Naval Award, one William of Orange Landing Medal, one City of London Medal to G. Harris
Four Elizabeth II medals comprising Africa General Service medal to 23218711 Fus. F. Cooper RNF, with Kenya bar, Campaign Service Medal (Northern Ireland) to 24043454 L/Cpl. D.R. Jones RCT, with Northern Ireland bar, General Service Medal 1962 to N4270911 Sac. W.H. Hogg RAF, with Malay Peninsular bar, Royal Observer Corps. Medal to Leading Observer T.W. Staniforth
Eleven World War I and World War II medals and badges, comprising George V Australia Service Medal NX4036 J.E. Brown, GeorgeV India Service Medal 1939-1945, George V New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-1945, George V World War II South African War Service Medal 1939-1945, George V World War II Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, George V Africa Service Medal to F266198 C. Du Plooy, George V World War II Kings' Badge for War Service, World War I silver war badge, No. 260108, Royal Artillery Football Cup Medal 1940-1941 to Gnr. E.W. Walker, Bright Finished Royal Engineer Cap Badge
A group of three medals comprising of a Queen Victoria Queen's South Africa Medal with South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Transvaal, Orange Free State and Cape Colony bars, George V World War I 1914-1918 War Medal, World War I 1914-1919 Peace Medal to 3286 Sjt. H. Taylor Gloustershire Regt., a Victorian 1891 Crown, and eight silver coins
Four medals comprising of a group of three Victoria Medals to 4036 Pte. M.H. Marley 2nd L.F. comprising - Queens South Africa Medal with four bars "Orange State", "Transvaal", "Relief of Ladysmith" and "Tugela Heights", a Khedives Sudan Medal with Khartoum bar and a Queens Sudan Medal and a Kings' South Africa Medal with two bars South Africa 1901 and 1902 to 3712 Pte. H. Weston South Staffordshire Regiment (believed a family member of the above)
A quantity of medals and borough Civic Medals, comprising a group of three George V First World War medals to S.Ltd W. Johnson RNV comprising - 1914-1918 War Medal, Victory Medal, Mercantile Marine Medal with associated paperwork and citations, a 1914-1918 War Medal and Victory Medal to J. 88612 S.M. Petrie ORD.R.N, a 1914-1918 War Medal and Victory Medal to 012001 Pte. G.A. Jury AOC, a 1914-1919 Victory Medal to 32893 Pte. A.G. Stanard East Surrey Rifles, George VI 1939-1945 Defence Medal, eleven other Corporation Commemorative medals, assorted medal ribbons and cloth badges
Six medals comprising, three George V Special Constabulary Long Service to Charles Jones, Edward Avison, and Jesse B. Owen, one Elizabeth II to Steven J. House, one Elizabeth II Police Long Service Good Conduct Medal to Sergeant Arthur L. Forber and one Order of Saint John to 22435 Private L. Long
A group of eight George VI Worl WarII medals, comprising 1939-1945 Defence Medal, 1939-1945 War Medal Africa Star, 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Naval General Service Medal with Palestine bar, Royal Naval Long Service Good Conduct Medal and British Empire Medal to C/JX.126470 S. Shaw B.E.M. P.O. RN
Eight World War I medals comprising group of three George VI 1914 Star with 5th August-22nd November 1914 bar, 1914-1918 War Medal, and 1914-1918 Peace Medal with mentioned in dispatches badge to ribbon to 27143 Sapper J.O. Walker R.E., George V 1914-1915 to 1266 Pte. H. Platt W. Riding R., World War I war medal to 376358 Gnr. M.H. Potts R.A., World War I War Medal to L/Cpl. P. Fairley 2nd Cape Corps, World War I Victory Medal to L-37079 Dvr. C. H. Crane Royal Artillery, George V World War I Mercantile Marine War Medal to Ernest W. Leaning VF/GBF
A group of three George V First World War Medals to 10797 R. Batten Royal Navy, comprising - 1914-15 Star, 1914-1918 War Medal and Victory Medal, and a group of five George VI Second World War Medals, comprising - 1939-1945 Star, The Africa Star, The Italy Star, Defence Medal and 1939-1945 War Medal, six other medals, various, and a silver Albert and fob
A collection of costume jewellery to include a gentleman's Staver Graves chronograph stop watch, cream dial with three subsidiary dials, one with moon face, a silver gilt black onyx and diamond set ring, four assorted silver sporting medals, a silver Active Service Cup medal, a gentleman's gold plate Lorus Lumbrile watch head, a gold plated Sekonda watch with later expanding bracelet, a gilt metal brooch with blue paste stone, a marcasite floral centre piece necklace, a white metal miniature pistol and a pine box
A George V Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (First Issue), named to J.35558 (DEV. B, 13823) J Carney. L.S.R.F.R, together with a George V Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal named to 3577 DVR: H. Fuller. R.F.A, a George VI Naval Long Service and Good Conduct medal named to JX. 129340 P.R. Dyer. L.S. H.M.S. Ferret., an Elizabeth II R.A.F. Long Service and Good Conduct medal3005818 CPL. E. Percy. R.A.F. and an Elizabeth II Long Service & Good Conduct medal named to 23834094 S SGT C C Watson REME
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