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Lot 820
The Murder of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey (1621-1678), gilt-silver medal, 1678, by George Bower, bust of Godfrey right, two hands strangling him with his cravat, rev., the Pope watches as Godfrey is murdered by Robert Green, TANTVM RELLIGIO POTVIT, dated on lettered edge, 39.5mm (MI 577/247, Eim. 257; cf Foley 491-492). Very fine.
Lot 821
George III, The "Resolution and Adventure" or "Otaheite" Medal, 1772, struck in copper by Matthew Boulton, laureate head of George III right, his hair tied behind in a queue, signed B:F on truncation, GEORGE III KING OF GREAT BRITAIN FRANCE AND IRELAND, rev., HMS Resolution and HMS Adventure sail towards the horizon, the former with horizontal anchor, RESOLUTION ADVENTURE, in exergue, SAILED FROM ENGLAND MARCH MDCCLXXII, 43.73mm (BHM 165; Betts 552; Eimer 744; MH 373; Ford XIV, 459-462). A choice example, nearly extremely fine, the deep copper colour with hints of redness; struck from the second die showing die flaws between E and N of ADVENTURE and in sea below R of RESOLUTION. The medal, usually struck in platina, a form of bronze, was issued with a suspension loop mounted on the top edge and was intended for distribution to natives in the Pacific Islands during Captain Cook's voyage. Some examples have been found on the coast of some of these islands including New Zealand. The BF signature has never been fully explained but is generally considered to be for "Boulton Fecit". The medal was almost certainly designed by the medallist John Westwood and was financed by Sir Joseph Banks. For further information see also: L. Richard Smith, The Resolution and Adventure Medal, Sydney, 1985; Arthur Westwood, Matthew Boulton's "Otaheite" Medal, Birmingham, 1926; L. La Riviere, auction catalogue, Bowers & Merena, Wolfboro, NH, U.S.A., 15-17 March, 2001. John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XIV, auction catalogue, Stack's, New York, U.S.A., 25 May, 2006.
Lot 822
United States of America, George Washington before Boston, copper medal, 1776, from the 'Comitia Americana' series, by [Pierre Simon] Benjamin Duvivier and an original French striking, head of Washington right, his hair tied en queue, GEORGIO WASHINGTON SVPREMO DVCI EXERCITVVM ADSERTORI LIBERTATIS, rev., Washington and officers on horseback, the city of Boston beyond, HOSTIBUS PRIMO FUGATIS, 68.85mm (Baker 47b; Adams & Bentley, Ch. 3; Julian MI. 1; Stahl 22; Ford II, Stack's auction, 11 May, 2004, 50-52). A choice example, extremely fine, with dark chocolate patination, minimal rubbing to the highest spots, and a few minor scuff-marks, the obverse shows the usual rust-marks of an original striking, 'spots' below M of SVPREMO, below the tip of the hair through the E of ADSERTORI and others, the reverse with early signs of buckling, the line best visible in the sky above Boston. The Adams & Bentley census records 52 examples in copper.
Lot 823
George II, The Copley Medal of the Royal Society, 1737, specimen striking in copper, by John Sigismund Tanner, Pallas seated amidst emblems of learning, rev., the armorial shield of the Royal Society with crest and supporters, 43mm (MI 522/81). Extremely fine. The award was instituted by Sir Godfrey Copley in 1709 as a cash prize "to any distinguished discoverer or improver in the matters of science". Following Copley's death the funds were put to the award of an annual gold medal. The medal, though not listed by Betts, is of American interest and is mentioned twice as both Benjamin Franklin and Captain James Cook were recipients. MI states, "specimens in silver and copper were struck as proofs or for the gratification of collectors".
Lot 824
Portugal, Jos? I, the Reformer (1750-1777), gilt-silver medal, 1775, on the rebuilding of Lisbon after the earthquake, the equestrian statue of the King, MAGNANIMO RESTITUTORI MDCCLXXV, rev., allegorical scene of the presentation of the reconstruction plans, POST FATA RESURGENS, in exergue, OLISIPO, 46mm, with double-sided suspender in the form of a winged cherub. Very fine and scarce.
Lot 825
France, Napoleon Bonaparte, Coronation Celebrations, 1804, copper medal, by N Brenet, conjoined busts of Napoleon and Josephine right, rev., the French eagle, laureate, edge plain, 35mm (Br 359; Julius 1297); other copper medals (2), Napoleon distributes the L?gion d'Honneur at the Camp de Boulogne, by Jeuffroy and Jalley rev., plan of the encampment, 41mm (Br 318; Julius 1248); the Treaty of Pressbourg, 1809, by Andrieu and Brenet, 40.5mm (Br 844; Julius 2077); and a miniature silver medal for his Italian Coronation, 1810, by Jeuffroy and Denon, bust right, rev., Napoleon held aloft, 13.5mm. This last very fine, the copper all extremely fine and all original strikings. (4)
Lot 826
France, Napoleon Bonaparte, the Peace of Tilsit, 1807, copper medal, by Andrieu and Droz, conjoined heads right of Napoleon, Alexander I of Russia and Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia, rev., the River God of the Niemen rests on urn holding a model building (where the negotiations were held, 40.5mm (Br 640; Julius 1756; Diakov 312.1; Zeitz 88). Extremely fine and an original striking.
Lot 827
A Second World War Western Desert M.C. group of eight to Major Tom Pringle Wilson, Royal Fusiliers, later appointed to S.O.E., seeing service in the Balkans; Military Cross, GVI, (1941), 1939-45, Africa, Italy and France and Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals, Coronation Medal, 1937 (Corpl. T. P. Wilson, R.M.C.). Display mounted in glazed frame, extremely fine. (8) Sold with: Commission Certificate, 26th August, 1937 (2nd Lieutenant, Land Forces). Mailing Box for service medals. Commendation card for M.C., signed by General Archibald P. Wavell, C-in-C, Middle East; with covering letter. Further research including snapshots (3). Tom Pringle Wilson (7th September 1916 - 28th July 1945), like his father, educated at Wellington College and R.M.C. Sandhurst then commissioned into the Royal Fusiliers. Posted to India (the third generation of the family to be so posted), then, on the outbreak of war to Egypt. Fought and was severely wounded at the Battle of Sidi Barrani, there winning the Military Cross and escaping from capture by the French. Moved from Egypt to Sudan, Palestine, Iraq and Syria. Recruited by S.O.E. in August 1943 as T/Captain, with responsibility for Yugoslavia; much of 1944 spent in Eastern Bosnia; present at the meeting of Tito and Konstantin "Kosta" Nadj, 19 September, 1944. Posted to East Lancashire Regiment, 22 December, 1944 and wounded 11 February, 1945. Died as the result of a shooting accident. Military Cross. London Gazette, 22 April, 1941. The Commendation reads, ""for initiative and courage in action near Sidi Barrani on 9th December 1940…". The recommendation was put forward by Major H C Partridge and signed by General Archibald P Wavell C-in-C Middle East, 3 February, 1941, "Headed 6th Indian Infantry Brigade - 4th Indian Division, Western Desert Force. Lieut (Acting Captain) Tom Pringle Wilson. Action - 9 December, 1940 at Tummar West, Western Desert: Captain Wilson was in command of the carrier platoon. He assisted a squadron of "I" Tanks (ie Matilda Mk 1. or Infantry tank) in the capture of the first half of the TUMMAR WEST CAMP. After this first objective was successfully captured by the Royal Fusiliers, he found a company of the 3/1st Punjab Regiment was unable to advance owing to heavy fire from a strong point. He took his own carrier and 2 other carriers forward and attacked this position and by his action considerably aided the capture of the second half of the objective. Captain WILSON was severely wounded and all the crews of these three carriers, except 6 (?) men were killed or wounded. Captain WILSON showed great personal bravery and initiative throughout the attack." The group of medals to his father, Lt. Col. Percy Norton Whitestone Wilson, are offered in the previous lot.
Lot 828
A fine Great War triple gallantry DSO and Bar, MC and Four Mentions in Despatches, group of seven decorations and medals, awarded to Lt. Col. Percy Norton Whitestone Wilson, Royal Fusiliers; Distinguished Service Order, G.V., with Second Award Bar; Military Cross, undated on reverse; 1914-15 Star (Capt. P. N. W. Wilson. R. Fus.); War Medal; Victory Medal (Lt. Col….), with M.I.D. oakleaf - for four mentions including Gallipoli; Delhi Durbar, 1911, silver; Serbia, Order of the White Eagle, 5th Class, with Swords. Display mounted in glazed frame, very fine and better. (7) Sold with: Dress miniatures, the DSO gilt (or perhaps gold), brooch mounted, in Spink case, ribbons distressed. Original case for M.C. Duplicate Delhi Durbar, 1911, silver, un-named, extremely fine. Commission Certificate, 24th January, 1906 (2nd Lieutenant, Land Forces). Printed copy of his Regimental Obituary, "Special Order of the Day by Major G. L. Cazalet, DSO, M.C. Commanding 1st Battalion Royal Fusileers". This gives details and dates of his many postings. Percy Norton Whitestone Wilson (1886-1933), was a career soldier, educated at Wellington College and R.M.C. Sandhurst, commissioned Lieutenant and joined Royal Fusiliers in 1906 and was in India at the outbreak of war. Given command of the 29th Division Cyclists Corps he landed at Gallipoli in April 1915, and fought in the Third Battle of Krithia, 4 - 6 June, 1915. GSO-3 Med EF (29th Div.), August - September, 1915; Brigade Major 88th Infantry Brigade, Gallipoli, Egypt and France, September, 1915 - October, 1917, at which date he was "severely shell gassed". Commanded 2nd Battalion in France, February - June 1918, when again believed gassed. September 1918 joined 20th Battalion Tank Corps. His post-war career included service in India, service, where appointed G S O2 Presidency and Assam district, March, 1926 - March, 1929. He was posted to the 2nd Battalion with the British Army on the Rhine (Army of Occupation). In August, 1929 he was given command of the 1st Battalion, joining it in December, 1929 and commanding until his death in 1933. Further research is sold with the lot. DSO, London Gazette 26 September, 1916: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. It was largely due to his skill in forming up his Brigade for an attack that the movement was successfully accomplished, in spite of darkness, rain and swampy ground rendered nearly impossible by shell holes. After the attack had proved successful he made a thorough and long personal reconnaissance of the captured lines under constant and heavy shell fire, and brought back very valuable information to his brigadier Bar to DSO, London Gazette 16 September, 1918: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. Seeing men wavering on the right flank, he ran 400 yards through heavy machine-gun fire, rallied the men, and re-established the line. This act of gallantry was of great value at a critical moment. Military Cross. London Gazette, New Year's Honours List, 1 January 1917, Sir Douglas Haig's despatch. Wilson received the award from King George V at Buckingham Palace, 13 June, 1917. Mentioned in despatches four times.
Lot 84
A mixed lot of silver and metal ware items, comprising: a pair of bonbon dishes, London 1898, circular form, foliate decoration, a cased single tazza and a cased pair of tazzae, beaded borders, marked 'SILVER' a modern money clip and golf ball marker, cased, a modern three-piece dressing table set, a pierced bonbon dish, an American beaker, a cased set of six teaspoons and tongs, a Dutch paper knife, a 9 carat gold cricket medal, a three-piece condiment set, six a spoons, a napkin ring, a photograph frame, a dish and a brush, and other items including electroplated flatware, approx. weighable silver 15oz, approx. weighable gold 4g. (qty)
Lot 1668
Silver, comprising: a late Victorian curved rectangular cigar case, Chester 1898, a circular bonbon dish with a swingover handle, two babies pushers, a babies spoon, a French rectangular matchbox slide and four silver fob medals with a case, also silver and other jewellery, comprising: a collar necklace, nine neckchains, six bracelets, a bracelet with enamelled shield shaped place charms, two bangles, six brooches, fifteen rings, three pendants and various earrings and also a base metal vesta case, a medallion, a fob medal and sundry.
Lot 1209
Frederick J England NDD ATC (London) MFPS IAG (British B.1939, known as Eric England)- 'In coming squal', oil and acrylic on canvas, signed, bears labels verso, approx 40x50cm, inset ornate foliate moulded gilt gesso frame NB. Eric England achieved the gold medal Paris salon, president society of Staffordshire artist, lecturer in painting and art history at Leek School of Art and Crafts, exhibited wildly in the UK and abroad, and had works in various permanent collections, and works from his gallery in Leek, Staffordshire
Lot 362
A collection of Nazi war memorabilia to include Nazi Navy minesweeper badge, war merit cross, armband, cased war merit cross with swords, deutsch frauenwerk enamel badge, Nazi party enamel badge, fur arbeit zum schutze deutschlands work medal, further cap badges, naval medal etc (illustrated)
Lot 363
A United States of America badge for Vietnam, National Defence medal, further medal bars, arm patches to include Parachute Regiment, Regimental patches, a leather belt, the white metal buckle with Swastika surmounted by an eagle, a collection of British Army cap badges to include the Coldstream Guards, Rifle Brigade etc
Lot 365
A WWI medal group awarded to 220720 Gunner H W O Newton of the Royal Artillery, comprising Great War medal and War for Civilisation medal, also with lot Gunner Newton's dog tag, war service badge no. 410933, three silk work WWI period postcards, further postcard, collection of mounted military brass buttons
Lot 367
A Nazi Germany 1939 war merit medal for the Kriegs-verdieran, a Kriegs marine destroyer badge, with the back stamped S.H.U.co, a Wound badge, Austrian submarine badge, belt buckle, an eagle and swastika cap badge and a further badge with initials, a leather belt, the white metal buckle with eagle and swastika emblem and laurel wreath, and an abdulla cigarette tin
Lot 385
A large collection of silver proof coinage, to include Royal Mint silver proof pounds dated 1984-87 (2), silver proof five pence, pounds, twenty pences, crowns, Royal Mint issued 2009 silver proof collection etc CONDITION REPORT: All cased - All silver Black cased - 4 x silver £1 dated 1984-87 - Piedfort Red cased - 4 x silver £1 dated 1984-87 Cased pattern 4 x silver £1 dated 2003 + 1 x 1997 Cased - 1 x silver £5 - dated 1999 Cased - family silver set dated 2009 Cased Piedfort 2 x £2 dated 1989 Cased £2 - dated 2003 Cased £2 - date 2004 Cased crown dated 1981 Cased crown 1990 cased crown 1977 Cased crown 1972 Cased £1 dated 3 x 1983, 1987, 1988 Cased large 5p and smaller 5p dated 1990 Cased 50p dated 1994 Cased Piedfort 5p dated 1990 Cased Piedfort 20p dated 1982 Cased Golden Jubilee medal 2002 All have certificates/paperwork except the two cased pounds dated 1983 and the cased pattern pounds
Lot 387
A United States of America silver dollar (Morgan) dated 1890 further silver dollar dated 1928, fitted in loose mount, a Mexican silver cinco pesos dated 1951, a silver Islamic 20 piastres dated 1917, bronze East India Company XX cash dated 1808 and a white metal medal entitled 'The Good Samaritian'
Lot 389
A Queen Elizabeth II O.B.E. awarded to W.Leslie Tyson of the civil engineering firm Tysons, it was awarded in 1966 for construction work in Liverpool, also in this lot a group of miniature medals to include the OBE, 1939-45 Star, Defence Medal and 1939-45 Medal, further set minus the OBE, a silver medal from the Southport Dance Festival dated 1936, a World War II 1939-45 Medal, two gilt medals from the Liverpool Regional Federation of the Building Trades Employers, a cased silver-plated trowel awarded by the Liverpool Region of the Building Employers Confederation to W Leslie Tyson and a collection of coins (illustrated)
Lot 393
A collection of coins comprising a quantity of pre-1900 silver threepences, post 1920 silver threepences, a Queen Victoria silver half crown dated 1896 total silver weight approx. 4oz, further coinage to include tokens, foreign coinage, halfpennies, a quantity of George III Matthew Boulton pennies, further pennies George VI, etc., also a Queen Victoria Coronation Medal dated 1838, a quantity of cap badges, to include Cheshire Regiment, A.R.P., etc
Lot 403
A 9ct hallmarked St John Ambulance Association prize winning medal dated 1938, awarded to Private G Simpson, weight approx 9.7gms, further St Johns Ambulance badges, nursing medal, a cased Queen Elizabeth II exemplary police service medal awarded Constable Richard C. Simpson, two world war I medals awarded to 386087 Private G. Simpson of the Royal Army Medical Corps, comprising war medal and War for Civilisation medal (af), collection of further coinage etc, also a book on the life and explorations of Dr Livingston, published by Adam & Co, London, circa 1860
Lot 405
A cased silver proof vivat regina Britannia silver five pounds dated 2013, three further wooden cased collections of proof medals and coins to include American examples, Royal Mint issued and circulated proof set dated 1999, a bronze Diana Princess of Wales commemorative medal, an album commemorating the history of the monarchy with inset proof medals, pair of cufflinks etc
Lot 415
A Queen Elizabeth II general service medal, bar for Northern Ireland awarded to 2670411 Corporal T E Howe of the Army Catering Corps, complete with box of issue, WWII 1939-45 medal, W.V.S Civil Defence badge and a cased set of four copy medals for Victoria Cross, Purple Heart, Legion d'honeur and gold star, an Eiger type G691 gentleman's wristwatch, a cased pair of Masonic medals, Masonic sash for the K.O.M Hamilton Lodge and a cased euro wristwatch
Lot 417
A collection of coins and banknotes to include a silver medal from the Liverpool Royal Institution won by W. Dickson, a cased Holmwood School of Formby silver prize medal, two George V 1935 crowns, a bronze commemorative medal regarding the first world war, twenty two one pound notes, further coinage etc
Lot 448
ITALIAN 1862 EXHIBITION MEDAL ETC. An Italian Victor Emmanuel II bronze exhibition medal for the International Exhibition in London in 1862, an 1893 Duke of York & Princess May of Teck marriage medal & an International Order of Rechabites Salford Unity badge. CONDITION REPORTS: Postage to a UK address would be approx. £12.
Lot 516
WWI RAF MEDALS ETC. A pair of WWI medals with oak leaf & miniatures awarded to Lieut. B. E. I. Leeson RAF, a RFC tunic button, a Long Service & Good Conduct EII medal miniature, a 111 Squadron badge & a GQ company parachute badge. Plus one other WWI medal awarded to 69879 Gnr. N. Edmonson R.A. CONDITION REPORTS: The initials on the pair of WWI medals are 'B.E. Leeson.'
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