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Lot 177
An attractive Art Nouveau silver two part pierced and decorated Ladies Belt Buckle, with floral and figural design, hallmarked, an unusual enamel and Sterling Badge "Argentina," of Art Nouveau design; a rare circular enamel Medal for the obverse inscribed 'Provincias del Rio de la Plata -' with a central sunburst, the reverse inscribed 'En Union Y Libertad 1813,' unusual and Scarce. (3)
Lot 188
A good Irish silver gilt Medal, "Moore Literary Convention Carnacon" cased with View of Moore Hall, Co. Mayo, mint cased, together with a cased Sterling Medal representing Pope John Paul II, 1979 Visit to Knock Centenary 1879-1979, and one other example, and a 1966 Padraig Pearse Commemorative Deich Scilling. (4)
Lot 29
A silver two handled Presentation Cup, inscribed 'Golfing Union of Ireland Vice President's Cup -1st Prize 1923,' hallmarked James Woods and Sons, Birmingham, approx. 8 ounces, approx. 15cms (6"); a silver Soccer Medal inscribed "Strand Challenge Cup- 1906- W.N." hallmarked with link chain, a silver Card Case, a Pen Knife, and two Presentation U.S. Bicentennial Coins (cased) as a lot. (1)
Lot 816
19th Century British School Sir Gordon Drummond (Quebec 1772 - 1854 London) 'Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, c. 1816' O.O.C., 76cms x 64cms (30'' x 25''). (1) Provenance: Private Collection. Dressed in a scarlet coat, with gold braid and a high wing collar, Gordon Drummond looks every bit an imperial military leader. The red sash and large medal he wears on his jacket are part of the regalia of a Knight Companion of the Order of the Bath. Drummond appears comparatively young in this portrait, perhaps in his 'thirties.' As he was awarded the Order of the Bath in 1816 when he was in his late forties, it can be conjectured that either the portraitist was flattering his subject by making him look younger, or else the sash and medal were added to a portrait painted earlier in Drummond’s career. Born in Quebec in 1772, Gordon Drummond was of Scottish descent, his father Colin having migrated to Canada eight years previously, to work for a firm run by his brother Adam, supplying victuals to British troops in North America. Colin Drummond gradually worked his way up to becoming Paymaster General to the army in Quebec. In 1780, after his father's death, Gordon Drummond returned to England. After attending Westminster School, he joined the British army as an ensign with the 1st Foot in 1789, seeing action in the Netherlands and Egypt, and also being stationed in the Mediterranean and West Indies. By 1805 he was a Major-General and four years later returned to Canada, part of the staff of Governor-General Sir James Henry Craig. During the war of 1812 Drummond was appointed Lieutenant-Governor, and led successful attacks on Fort Niagara and Buffalo. He brooked no nonsense, and saw to it that army deserters were hanged for treason. He led attacks at Lundy Lane and Fort George, that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of soldiers, on both the American and British sides. He suffered some setbacks, being forced to abandon a siege of Fort Erie and retire to Chippawa. In 1815, not long after the cessation of hostilities, Drummond was appointed Governor-General of Canada, which involved him in military administration. He offered an amnesty to deserters and fought to secure pensions and recognition for those who had fought in the war, including Mohawk allies. Returning to England in 1816 he was made a Knight of the Bath and appointed Colonel of the 88th Regiment of Foot, before moving on to command other regiments. In 1825 he was promoted to full general. He died in 1854 at his home in London, aged 82. Dr. Peter Murray, 2023
Lot 1193
Opening of the New Coal Exchange, 1849, a copper medal by B. Wyon for the Corporation of the City of London, medallion portraits of the Queen, Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal, rev. interior of the Coal Exchange, 89mm, flan thickness 10mm (W & E 581A.2; Taylor 161c; BHM 2357; E 1435). Extremely fine, the thick-flan variety rare; housed in fitted gilt-blocked case of issue £600-£800 --- Provenance: A Collection of City of London Medals, the Property of a Gentleman, DNW Auction 138, 12 December 2016, lot 2709 Arguably the finest City of London medal from an artistic standpoint. The New (Third) Coal Exchange was built on the corner of Lower Thames Street and St Mary-at-Hill and opened by Prince Albert on 30 October 1849. A four-storey building with a central 60 foot iron and glass rotunda, it preceded its more famous successor, the Great Exhibition building (Crystal Palace) by two years. In use for almost a century, it became redundant after the nationalisation of the coal industry in 1947 and was scheduled for demolition in the 1950s. Conservationists succeeded in having it listed as a Grade II building in 1958 but despite the protests of Nicholas Pevsner and John Betjeman among many others it was demolished in November 1962 as part of a ‘vital’ plan to widen Lower Thames Street. Its loss has been described as “one of the great conservationist horror stories”.
Lot 1194
Visit of Napoleon III to London, 1855, a copper medal by B. Wyon for the Corporation of the City of London, conjoined busts of Napoleon III and Eugenie facing three-quarters left, rev. Britannia introduces France to Londinia, 76mm (Page-Divo 233; BHM 2561; E 1496). Extremely fine; in modern round fitted case £200-£300 --- Provenance: A Collection of City of London Medals, the Property of a Gentleman, DNW Auction 138, 12 December 2016, lot 2711
Lot 1195
Reception of Victor Emanuel II of Sardinia at the Guildhall, 1855, a copper medal by B. Wyon for the Corporation of the City of London, bare head left, rev. Britannia and Londinia greet Sardinia, 76mm (W & E 717A.1; BHM 2567; E 1499). Good extremely fine; in original case of issue [this faded with one hinge broken] £300-£400 --- 350 struck.
Lot 1196
Entry of Princess Alexandra into the City of London, 1863, a copper medal by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, bare head left, rev. Londinia welcoming the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra, 77mm (W & E 901A.1; BHM 2783; E 1561). Extremely fine or better; housed in maroon fitted case of issue £400-£500
Lot 1197
Visit of Abdul Aziz, Sultan of Turkey, to the City of London, 1867, a copper medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, bust right wearing fez, rev. Londinia greets figure of Turkey, symbolic buildings behind, 76mm (W & E 1065.1; BHM 2872; E 1591). Extremely fine; housed in fitted case of issue [this somewhat faded] £400-£500 --- Abdul Aziz became Sultan of the Ottoman Empire on the death of his uncle in June 1861. After a visit to the Paris Exposition Universelle in the summer of 1867, Abdul Aziz came to London where he was lavishly entertained at a reception at the Guildhall on 18 July. The portrait on the medal “gave great satisfaction to His Imperial Majesty, who conferred upon Mr J.S. Wyon the medallist the order of the Medjidie of the Fourth Class”
Lot 1198
Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Valley Viaduct Opened, 1869, a copper medal by G.G. Adams, coronetted bust of Victoria left, rev. City shield dividing views of both bridges, figures of Londinia and Britannia at sides, 77mm (W & E 1126.1; BHM 2906; E 1604). Extremely fine or better; in fitted case of issue [the catch faulty] £300-£400
Lot 1199
National Thanksgiving for the Prince of Wales, 1872, a bronze medal by J.S. & A.B. Wyon for the Corporation of the City of London, Londinia inviting Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales to enter St Paul's Cathedral, rev. interior of the Cathedral, 77mm (W & E 1160A.1; BHM 2928; E 1618; Taylor 39k). Extremely fine; in fitted case of issue by Wyon, 287 Regent Street, London £500-£700 --- Provenance: A Collection of City of London Medals, the Property of a Gentleman, DNW Auction 138, 12 December 2016, lot 2715
Lot 1200
Visit of the Shah of Persia to the City of London, 1873, a bronze medal by A.B. Wyon for the Corporation of the City of London, bust of Nasir al-din three-quarters left, rev. Londinia standing between shields of London and Persia, St Paul’s and Tower behind, 77mm (W & E 1202A.1; BHM 2951; E 1623). Extremely fine or better; in fitted case of issue by Wyon, 287 Regent Street, London [this a little faded] £1,200-£1,500 --- A magnificent entertainment was given for the Shah on Friday 20 June, 1873. While he was probably accustomed to the opulence and splendour of the occasion, the journey to the Guildhall obviously left an impression on him. His diary reveals “We are invited this evening to the house of the Lord Mayor... At night therefore we mounted our carriage and drove off. From our palace to the Lord Mayor’s house was quite a league... Every street is lighted with gas, and besides this, electric lights from the roofs and windows of the houses made the streets as clear as the day. ” There may be a little poetic licence in this description, as an evening reception held close to Midsummer’s day would not begin after dark. Likely the description is based on his return journey.
Lot 1201
Visit of Czar Alexander II to London, 1874, a bronze medal by C. Wiener for the Corporation of the City of London, uniformed bust left, rev. Alexander and Londinia standing, winged Peace behind, 77mm (Diakov 807.1; W & E 1225A.1; BHM 2981; E 1634). Extremely fine; in fitted case of issue £400-£500
Lot 1202
Removal of Temple Bar, 1878, a uniface lead medal by C.H. and J. Mabey for Taylor, Foot and Tebay on behalf of the Corporation of London, frontal elevation of Temple Bar, legend around, 102mm (BHM 3051; E 1658; Taylor 37a). About extremely fine, rare; in ornate glazed copper frame as issued £200-£300 --- Temple Bar marked the boundary between the Cities of London and Westminster. The post-medieval Bar, probably designed by Sir Christopher Wren, was completed in 1672. By the nineteenth century, no longer used for security, it had become a major impediment to traffic and commerce. By the 1870s, it was in imminent danger of collapse and was removed and replaced by a monument - the Temple Bar Memorial - in 1880. The original Wren structure was reconstructed at Theobalds Park in Hertfordshire. In 2004, it was moved back to the City and now marks the entrance to Paternoster Square next to St Paul’s Cathedral.
Lot 1203
Visit of George I of Greece to London, 1880, a bronze medal by G.G. Adams, bust left, rev. Londinia welcoming Hellas, Britannia behind, 76mm (W & E 1372.1; BHM 3077; E 1668). Good extremely fine; in fitted gilt-blocked case of issue [this a little faded] £300-£400 --- George I, elected king of Greece in 1863 at the age of 17, was originally prince William of Denmark and brother of Alexandra, Princess of Wales. She and her husband, the future Edward VII, were with him at the Guildhall for the reception in June 1880.
Lot 1204
Dedication of Epping Forest, 1882, a copper medal by C. Wiener for the Corporation of London, crowned and draped bust of Queen Victoria left, rev. view of the forest, Londinia standing at left, Victoria seated at right, 76mm (W & E 1400; BHM 3128; E 1689). Extremely fine; in fitted case of issue [this slightly distressed] £400-£500
Lot 1205
City of London School, New Buildings Opened, 1882, a bronze medal by J.S. & A.B. Wyon for the Corporation of the City of London, conjoined busts of the Prince and Princess of Wales right, rev. frontal elevation of the School, 77mm (W & E 1461A.1; BHM 3133; E 1690; Taylor 202a). Extremely fine or better; in maroon fitted case of issue £300-£400
Lot 1206
Opening of the New Council Chamber at the Guildhall, 1884, a bronze medal by J.S. & A.B. Wyon for the Corporation of the City of London, interior of the Chamber, rev. Londinia, attended by Commerce and Magistracy, addressing her council, 77mm (BHM 3177; E 1705; Taylor 206a). About as struck; in fitted case of issue £1,000-£1,200 --- Provenance: M. Longfield Collection, DNW Auction 138, 12 December 2016, lot 2690
Lot 1207
Prince Albert Victor Receives the Freedom of the City of London, 1885, a bronze medal by G.G. Adams for the Corporation of the City of London, bare head right within wreath, rev. Prince and Princess of Wales watch Prince Albert receive the Freedom of the City from the Lord Chamberlain, 77mm (W & E 1500A.1; BHM 3182; E 1717). Extremely fine; in maroon leather gilt-blocked case of issue [this a little tired] £200-£260 --- Provenance: M. Longfield Collection, DNW Auction 138, 12 December 2016, lot 2691 Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward, more usually known as ‘Eddie’, was born on 8 January 1864. He was the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales (later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra). Despite being born third in line to the throne, he never became Prince of Wales or King, predeceasing both his grandmother and father. On attaining his majority in 1885 he was offered the Freedom of the City, as was the custom. The ceremony was held at the Guildhall on 29 June. The next few years of his life were punctuated by controversy and scandal and he died of pneumonia at Sandringham in January 1892, a few days after his 28th birthday. His fiancée Princess Mary of Teck later married his younger brother George.
Lot 1208
Colonial and Indian Reception at the Guildhall, 1886, a bronze medal by Elkington for the Corporation of the City of London, crowned arms and shields on mantle, rev. interior of the Guildhall, 77mm (BHM 3214; E 1726; Pudd 886.1.1; Taylor 185a). Good extremely fine; in maroon gilt-blocked case of issue £300-£400 --- Provenance: A Collection of City of London Medals, the Property of a Gentleman, DNW Auction 138, 12 December 2016, lot 2723
Lot 1209
Victoria, Golden Jubilee, 1887, a bronze medal by A. Scharff, for the Corporation of the City of London, conjoined crowned busts of the young and Jubilee heads of the Queen, rev. Britannia seated in car drawn by two lions, Justice and Prudence at sides, 80mm (W & E 2340.1; BHM 3284; E 1732). Extremely fine or better; in fitted Elkington & Co. case of issue £1,000-£1,200
Lot 1210
700th Anniversary of the Mayoralty of the City of London, 1889, a bronze medal by A. Kirkwood & Sons for the Corporation of the City of London, busts of Richard I and Victoria vis-à-vis in cartouche, rev. St Michael presenting sceptre to kneeling figure of Londinium, St Paul’s behind, 77mm (BHM 3377; E 1752). Extremely fine or better; in fitted case of issue £600-£800
Lot 1211
Visit of Emperor Wilhelm II to the City of London, 1891, a bronze medal by Elkington & Co. for the Corporation of the City of London, conjoined busts of the Emperor and Empress three-quarters right, rev. Germania seated to left, Britannia standing to right, each flanked by shield of arms, 80mm (W & E 1668A.1; BHM 3412; E 1768). Extremely fine or better; in original fitted gilt-blocked case of issue £600-£800
Lot 1212
Visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to the City of London, 1893, a bronze medal by G.G. Adams for the Corporation of the City of London, conjoined busts left, rev. Duke and Duchess in biga driven by Cupid, being presented with a cornucopia by Londinia, 76mm (W & E 1763A.1; BHM 3452; E 1780). Extremely fine or better; in fitted case of issue £300-£400
Lot 1213
Visit of Christian IX and Louise of Denmark to the City of London, 1893, a light bronze medal by F. Bowcher for the Corporation of the City of London, conjoined busts right, rev. Londinia seated, façade of the Guildhall behind, struck at the Paris Mint, 75mm (W & E 1766A.1; BHM 3454; E 1783). Extremely fine; in fitted case of issue £200-£300
Lot 1214
Opening of Tower Bridge, 1894, a bronze medal by F. Bowcher, conjoined busts of Victoria, the Prince and Princess of Wales left, rev. view of the bridge, the Royal Yacht, HMY Victoria and Albert, passing underneath, 76mm (W & E 1795.1; BHM 3476; E 1790; Taylor 225a). Extremely fine; in fitted case of issue [this slightly scuffed] £300-£400
Lot 1215
Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, 1897, a bronze medal by F. Bowcher for Spink, for the Corporation of the City of London, bust left, rev. Londinia with attendants presenting garland to seated Britannia, 76mm (W & E 3470A.1; BHM 3510; E 1815). Extremely fine; in original fitted gilt-blocked case of issue £300-£400 --- Provenance: A Collection of City of London Medals, the Property of a Gentleman, DNW Auction 138, 12 December 2016, lot 2730
Lot 1216
City of London Imperial Volunteers, 1900, a bronze medal by Sir George Frampton for the Corporation of the City of London, Volunteer standing before seated Londinia, rev. flagpole on mound surrounded by ring of trees, radiant sun behind, 76mm (BHM 3684; E 1848). Extremely fine; in case of issue [this in unusually good condition] £150-£200
Lot 1217
Visit of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to the Guildhall, 1902, a bronze medal by Searle & Co., conjoined busts left, rev. Londinia presents welcoming address to Their Majesties seated on a dais, 76mm (BHM 3868; E 1874). About extremely fine; in original fitted case of issue £200-£300 --- Provenance: M. Longfield Collection, DNW Auction 138, 12 December 2016, lot 2695
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