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Click here to subscribeMedal group awarded to Sg/Chef Mercas 1e B.E.P. Parachutists Legion, including: Medaille de Militaire, Croix de Militaire T.O.E. with two stars for citation, Croix du Combattant with palm leaf, Medalle Coloniale with Extreme Orient bar, Indochine campaign medal and Africa medal, mounted with photos of marks on back of ribbons and details card, framed 43 x 33cms.
A collection of 20th Century medals, including: Queen Elizabeth II Imperial Service medal awarded to Ralph William Donald Creffield; a pair of First World War medal 63317 Private J.E. Layfield, Durham Light Infantry; Africa Service medal 1939-45 awarded to 43609 W.J. Daniels; First World War Merchentile Marine medal awarded to Charles Tommans; Korea Medals; The Coastguard Auxillary Long Service medal awarded to D.J. Denholm; Second World War Air Crew Europe star; George VI Terrirorial Efficiency medal awarded to 7009285 S.Sergeant C.H.W. Fyffe McFadden, Royal Engineers; George V India Gerneral Service medal with Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 bar awarded to 1352 Sepoy Gaddi, 41st (Dogra) Bengal Infantry; and various others including some replicas.
A display of medals and effects awarded to Legionnaire de 1re classe Alain Gambiez, 3er Regiment E'trange're d'Infanterie, comprising: Medal d'Afrique with Algerie bar, Croix du Combattant, Croix du Combattant Volontaire with Afrique de Nord bar, and Medalle d'Afrique Du Nord with car, mounted with beret badge, miniatures, penants, medallions and photographed, framed 55 x 46cms.
Medals and effects of Brigidar Chef Humbold, 3e Escadron 1er Regiment Etangere Cavalerie, service from February 1980 to January 1985, comprising: Medaille d'Qutre-Mer with Tchad bar, National Defence medal with Lefion Etrangere and Arme Blindee bars, medallion for 1er REC, beret badge, lanyard, pennant, and cloth badges, mounted with details card and framed 62 x 50cms.
A display of Foreign Legion medals, including: Italy Campaign medal 1859, Medaille du Tonkin 1885, Dahomey Medal 1892, Madagascar Medal with 1895 bar, Medaille Coloniale with bars Maroc, Extreme Orient and Cote des Somalis, Morocco medal with Maroc and Casablanca bars, and other, mounted in a glazed oak case.
A pair of First World War medals, awarded to J63376 Able Bosun G. Smart Royal Navy, served on HMS Victory, HMS Thunderer, HMS Submarines Q Ship No.556 HMS Cowslip, comprising War medal and Victory medal, enamel badge, Bosun's whistle, portrait photograph, cap sashes, and image of HMS Thunderer, mounted and framed 41 x 32cms.
A group of First World War and other medals, awarded to 268808 Jesse Rivett, Chief Engine Room Artificer, Royal Navy, comprising: China 1900 medal, First World War star, medal and Victory medal, Long Service and Good Conduct medal marked for HMS London, and an unmarked Queen's South Africa medal.
A selection French First World War and later medals, including: Croix de Guerre, North Africa medal with Algerie bar awarded to Jean Pierre Ripoll mounted with certificate, and a group of four medal awarded to an anonymous Caporal of 1er Etrangere de Cavalerie comprising Medaille Militaire, National Decronce medal (bronze) with Arme Blindee, Legion Etrangere and Missions D'Assistance Extreure bars. (3)
A group of First World War medals, awarded to Norman Fletcher, British Red Cross and St. John of Jerusalem, comprising: Victory medal, War medal, 1914-15 cross, Honour medal for courage and devotion, and Croix de Guerre with five stars and palm, in a silver mounted frame.Note: see Lot 708 for Grant of Arms.
A group of three First World War General Service medals, awarded to 11772 Private S. Briscoe, Liverpool Regiment, comprising 1914-15 star, Victory medal and War medal; George VI General Service medal with Palestine 1945-48 bar, awarded to 5172920 Sergeant S.J. Hazell, Royal Signals; a First World War medal, missing clasp; three Second World War General Service medals; a Lusitania medal; and three cap badges.
Retro Gaming - 11 boxed PC CD-ROM games, featuring big box sets, to include Red Faction, Medal Of Honor Allied Assault, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Rogue Spear, Delta Force 2, Half-Life, Half-Life Opposing Force, Grand Prix 2, Grand Prix Manager 2, F22 Air Dominance Fighter, Commander & Conquer 'Red Alert' (partly complete - one original disc) and Musicolour; plus a small quantity of empty games boxes, The Sims - 5 complete strategy guides, Europress 'The Games Factory', Grand Theft Auto strategy guide, tape recorder, etc
Steiff - Four boxed ltd edn Steiff teddy bears to include 2010 Teddy Bear Of The Year No. 663666 (bear and paperwork sealed within polythene bag, with button and tag to ear), 2008 Teddy bear Of The Year No. 662621 (bear and paperwork sealed within polythene bag, with button and tag to ear, medal showing some discolouration), 2015 Teddy Bear Of The Year No. 664496 (bear and paperwork sealed within polythene bag, with button and tag to ear) and 2011 Teddy bear Of The Year No. 663383 (bear and paperwork sealed within polythene bag, with button and tag to ear), all in the original boxes (vg overall), teddies ex
A small collection of WW2 War medals in original box to include; the 1939-45 War medal, The Defence Medal, the 1939-45 Star, and the Burma Star. Along with a mid to late 20th century small circular silver probably Horticultural Society related medallion by Marples & Beasley, Birmingham hallmarked, and another larger Horticultural Society medallion, unmarked white metal.
The Queen's South Africa Medal with Relief of Ladysmith clasp to 3257 PTE. G. REID - SCOT. RIFLES (G.J. Reid was one of 22 wounded during the 2nd Cameronians' attack on the Boer position at Vaal Krantz, Potgeiter's Drift, on February 5th 1900. Two privates, A. McHattie and A.Fry were killed. Reid died of his wounds on 22nd April 1900.)
Siebenteilige Ordensschnalle eines bayerischen Offiziers EK 2 von 1914 mit der seltenen Reduktion der Spange "1939" (Buntmetall, weiß versilbert mit polierten Details), KVK 1939, MVO 4. Klasse mit Schwertern (Kriegsfertigung, gechipt), MVK 2. Klasse mit Schwertern, FEK sowie Medaillen 13.3. und 1.10.38. Dazu ein Paar Schulterstücke eines Oberstleutnants der Infanterie, Erkennungsmarke "... Schnee Ers. Abt. I. bayr. AK...", VWA in Schwarz von 1918 (Nadel fehlt) u.a. Teils beschädigt. A seven-piece medal bar of a Bavarian officer A seven-piece medal bar of a Bavarian officerEK 2 von 1914 mit der seltenen Reduktion der Spange "1939" (Buntmetall, weiß versilbert mit polierten Details), KVK 1939, MVO 4. Klasse mit Schwertern (Kriegsfertigung, gechipt), MVK 2. Klasse mit Schwertern, FEK sowie Medaillen 13.3. und 1.10.38. Dazu ein Paar Schulterstücke eines Oberstleutnants der Infanterie, Erkennungsmarke "... Schnee Ers. Abt. I. bayr. AK...", VWA in Schwarz von 1918 (Nadel fehlt) u.a. Teils beschädigt. Condition: II +
Medaille Reichsjugendherberge Luginsland, Nürnberg Versilberte (Fehlstellen) runde Feinzinkplakette mit Darstellung der Burg und rs. dem HJ-/DJH-Adler über "Nürnberg - Die Stadt der Reichsparteitage - Reichsparteitag 1938". Durchmesser ca. 50,5 cm. Im ausgeblichenen weinroten Etui von Poellath, Schrobenhausen. A medal of the youth hostel Luginsland, Nuremberg A medal of the youth hostel Luginsland, NurembergVersilberte (Fehlstellen) runde Feinzinkplakette mit Darstellung der Burg und rs. dem HJ-/DJH-Adler über "Nürnberg - Die Stadt der Reichsparteitage - Reichsparteitag 1938". Durchmesser ca. 50,5 cm. Im ausgeblichenen weinroten Etui von Poellath, Schrobenhausen. Condition: II - III
Medaille "Zur Erinnerung an das Artillerie-Rgt. 152" Runde Medaille aus braunem Böttger-Porzellan mit vs. reliefiertem Adler über Geschütz und entsprechender Aufschrift, rs. Eichenlaubblatt über Hakenkreuz mit Datierung "1939". Durchmesser ca. 95 mm. Im bestoßenen schwarzen Präsentetui. A cased medal "In Memory of the Artillery Rgt. 152" A cased medal "In Memory of the Artillery Rgt. 152"Runde Medaille aus braunem Böttger-Porzellan mit vs. reliefiertem Adler über Geschütz und entsprechender Aufschrift, rs. Eichenlaubblatt über Hakenkreuz mit Datierung "1939". Durchmesser ca. 95 mm. Im bestoßenen schwarzen Präsentetui. Condition: I - II
An SA-Sanitätsführer Brownshirt Light-brown twill cloth, five-button front, two patch pockets with scalloped flaps and pleats, turn-back cuffs, collar with blue and white twist cord piping. Chrome silver buttons, waist button of dished metal, medal bar pinned above pocket. Collar insignia rank of Sturmführer on light blue backing with blue and white twist cord piping, rank-side with three silver pips, unit-side with green chain-stitched numerals “2/J1” (2nd Sturm of Jägerstandarte 1), hand-applied. Silver finish metal Aesculapian staff devices attached behind both tabs. Single shoulder board of rank grouping in silver-aluminum twist cord on blue backing, sewn into seam and secured with single, sewn-in silver pebbled button. Basic Party brassard hand-applied to left sleeve. Brown braided cord whistle lanyard attached to pocket and tunic buttons. Shirt is unlined. Brown tie, RZM tag at reverse, NSDAP party pin attached, and brown belt with basic brass buckle and cross strap.USA-Los – weitere Infos hier An SA-Sanitätsführer Brownshirt An SA-Sanitätsführer BrownshirtLight-brown twill cloth, five-button front, two patch pockets with scalloped flaps and pleats, turn-back cuffs, collar with blue and white twist cord piping. Chrome silver buttons, waist button of dished metal, medal bar pinned above pocket. Collar insignia rank of Sturmführer on light blue backing with blue and white twist cord piping, rank-side with three silver pips, unit-side with green chain-stitched numerals “2/J1” (2nd Sturm of Jägerstandarte 1), hand-applied. Silver finish metal Aesculapian staff devices attached behind both tabs. Single shoulder board of rank grouping in silver-aluminum twist cord on blue backing, sewn into seam and secured with single, sewn-in silver pebbled button. Basic Party brassard hand-applied to left sleeve. Brown braided cord whistle lanyard attached to pocket and tunic buttons. Shirt is unlined. Brown tie, RZM tag at reverse, NSDAP party pin attached, and brown belt with basic brass buckle and cross strap.USA lot - more info hereCondition: II
Francisco Franco - Urkunde zur goldenen Medaille der Industriekammer der Stadt Madrid Farbig/golden gestaltete Pergamenturkunde mit kalligraphischem Text mit der Würdigung seiner Verdienste anlässlich des 50-jährigen Jubiläums (1912-62). In Prunkmappe (bestoßen) aus rotem Leder mit goldgeprägten Einfassungen und dem persönlichen Wappen. Maße ca. 48 x 40 cm. Francisco Franco - a certificate for the Golden Medal of the Chamber of Industry of the City of Madrid Francisco Franco - a certificate for the Golden Medal of the Chamber of Industry of the City of MadridFarbig/golden gestaltete Pergamenturkunde mit kalligraphischem Text mit der Würdigung seiner Verdienste anlässlich des 50-jährigen Jubiläums (1912-62). In Prunkmappe (bestoßen) aus rotem Leder mit goldgeprägten Einfassungen und dem persönlichen Wappen. Maße ca. 48 x 40 cm. Condition: II
Charles Murray Padday (British, 1868-1954)'Nearing the Mark' signed 'C.M. PADDAY' (lower right)oil on canvas47 x 66.4cm (18 1/2 x 26 1/8in).Footnotes:ProvenanceThe private collection of Roger and Jill Hadlee (of The Royal Exchange Gallery), UK, thence by descent to the current owners.ExhibitedLondon, Royal Academy, 1910, no. 573 (titled as 'Nearing the Mark').London, The Office of A.T. Kearney, Yachts on Canvas - A Private Exhibition at the London Office of A.T. Kearney, Curated by the National Maritime Museum, 1997.LiteratureRoyal Academy Pictures and Sculpture, 1910, p. 107.James Taylor, Yachts on Canvas, London, 1998, illustrated in colour, p. 117 (titled as 'Edwardian Yachts Racing').The woman at the helm of this yachting scene is believed to be Constance Edwina Grosvenor, also known as Shelagh, Duchess of Westminster, according to Dr James Taylor (former Curator at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich) in his book Yachts on Canvas. It is easy to see why Taylor makes this connection given the resemblance and that Shelagh was a noted sailor of this period, having won a bronze medal at the 1908 Olympics held at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club in Ryde, Isle of Wight. Shelagh was one of only two women out of 66 competitors to take part in this event, highlighting the rarity of women racing yachts at this time. Taylor also suggests that the navigator could possibly be Major Sir Philip Hunloke who became King George V's sailing master and was Commodore of the Royal Yacht Squadron from 1943 to 1947.In Yachts on Canvas, Taylor goes on to discuss the artist and says: 'In 1910, Charles Murray Padday (c.1870–1954) provided a unique series of illustrations explaining yacht-racing rules for the publication [The Illustrated London News], some of the preparatory designs in monochrome have survived to this day. Padday also painted and drew rare close-up deck scenes that expressed the carefree fun and excitement of small-boat yachting in Edwardian Britain before the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 brought the sport in the country to a complete standstill'.Charles Murray Padday exhibited fifteen works at the Royal Academy, London and six works at the Royal Society of British Artists. The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich holds two of his pictures. His work rarely appears at auction. Roger Hadlee of the Royal Exchange Gallery purchased this picture almost fifty years ago and had such a strong attachment to the work that he kept it in his private collection where it hung pride of place at his home. As one of his daughters said 'it seems to sum up all that he loved best, and all the happy times we had on the water as a family'.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Besitzurkunde und Orden eines Verwundetenabzeichens und einer "Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten" für zwei SS-Rottenführer Ein Besitzzeugnis für einen SS-Rottenführer im 14./SS-Pz.Gren.Reg. 6 "Theodor Eicke". Für seine am 14.10.1944 erlittene Verwundung erhielt er das schwarze Verwundetenabzeichen, ausgestellt am 10.11.1944, mit Stempel und einer Unterschrift. Das Verwundetenabzeichen mit starken Altersspuren, Nadelsystem nicht komplett. Dazu eine Verleihungsurkunde der "Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten" für einen anderen SS-Rottenführer am 02.08.1942, mit Stempel und Unterschrift Kompanie-Chef. Die 7. Kompanie/Stamm war eine Ersatzeinheit für die 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division. Die Ostmedaille am Band. Two award documents and medals, one a Wound Badge and one a "Medal Winter Battle in the East", for two SS-Rottenfuehrer Two award documents and medals, one a Wound Badge and one a "Medal Winter Battle in the East", for two SS-RottenfuehrerEin Besitzzeugnis für einen SS-Rottenführer im 14./SS-Pz.Gren.Reg. 6 "Theodor Eicke". Für seine am 14.10.1944 erlittene Verwundung erhielt er das schwarze Verwundetenabzeichen, ausgestellt am 10.11.1944, mit Stempel und einer Unterschrift. Das Verwundetenabzeichen mit starken Altersspuren, Nadelsystem nicht komplett. Dazu eine Verleihungsurkunde der "Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten" für einen anderen SS-Rottenführer am 02.08.1942, mit Stempel und Unterschrift Kompanie-Chef. Die 7. Kompanie/Stamm war eine Ersatzeinheit für die 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division. Die Ostmedaille am Band.Condition: II -
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Gold medal, 1897. Royal Mint. 55mm. A large size medal struck in 1897 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.Old head of Queen Victoria facing left, inscription: 'VICTORIA ANNUM REGNI SEXAGESIMUM FELICITER CLAUDIT XX IVN MDCCCXCVII / Young head of Queen Victoria above branch and date 1837, inscription: 'LONGITUDO DIERUM IN DEXTERA EIUS ET IN SINISTRA GLORIA'Comes with the original red box with blue velvet felt as issued by the Mint. In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 61, certification number 6764775-001. NGC Census in this grade: 7.NGC Census in higher grade: 19Total NGC Census: 28Reference: BHM-3506; Eimer-1817bMintage: 3,725.Diameter: 55 mm.Weight: 89.5 g. (AGW=2.6381 oz.)Composition: 916.7/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 18% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
An enamel panel by Charles E Thomas, depicting injured soldiers recuperating in a library room, in colours, framed, another similar enamel depicting a military woman before a steam train carrying field guns attributed to Charles Thomas, a collection of small enamels and enamelled buttons by Charles Thomas and an archive relating to the work of Charles Thomas including a National medal for success in Art given to Charles Thomas, a carved wood bookend, his painting box, original pencil drawings of his designs, medallions, Good King Wenceslas published by Cornish Brs, Birmingham illustrated by Arthur Gaskin, and a collection of ephemera, photographs and letters (a lot) Provenancefrom the collection of Phillip Allen (1938-2022). ExhibitedThe Birmingham Art Circle, 75th Exhibition,1947, catalogue number 220 (twelve buttons). Catalogue notesCharles Thomas was in the RAOC between 9th August 1916 and 5th March 1919.
ADMIRAL JAMES HANWAY PLUMRIDGE (1788-1863) A letter to Edward Gifford the author of Deeds of Naval Daring, congratulating him on his brother's CB, and asking him about the Egypt Medal, to which he was entitled, three sides of 18.5cm x 11.5cmProvenance: Purchased from T & W Auctions, Tunbridge Wells, November 2014. Note: Admiral James Hanway Plumridge served at Trafalgar as a Lieutenant on HMS Defence.
ADMIRAL LORD NELSON INTEREST: A COMMEMORATIVE COPPER VESTA CASE 5cm high; and a commemorative medal, dated 1897, both apparently made from copper salvaged from the wrecked HMS Foudroyant, Nelson's flagship, wrecked in 1897 off Blackpool (2)Provenance: Purchased from The Hayhurst Collection in 2016.
WORLD WAR I INTEREST: A collection of WW1 memorabilia to include a trench art 1916 4.5" Howitzer shell modelled as a tobacco jar, further trench art pieces, a selection of sweetheart badges, a victory medal to 15813 Pte. Capper, dog tags, and a painted portrait pebble depicting an officer of the Royal Artillery in 1815 (painted 1970) (Qty)
A gold medal for 'The Departure of the Earl of Leicester from the Low Countries 1587'tests as 23 carat gold A mid to late 19th-century later striking taken from the 16th-century original, the obverse featuring the bust of Sir Robert Dudley (1532-1588) the Earl of Leicester facing left, wearing a feathered cap, dressed in armour and draped, with legend: ROBE. CO. LEIC. ET. IN. BELG. GVBER. 1587: The reverse featuring a dog in a landscape which departs from a flock of sheep, with legend: INVITVS DESERO in field below the dog and around the edge: NON. GREGHM. SED. INGRATOS., 48mm diam., weight 69.5gms.Footnotes:ProvenancePurchased by Vernon James Watney (24 October 1860 - 27 August 1928) of Watney Brewery fame, and owner of Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire.Thence by descent to the present owner. Sir Robert Dudley (1532/33-1588), the first Earl of Leicester, was the favourite, and possible lover, of Queen Elizabeth I of England. Handsome and hugely ambitious, he failed to win the Queen's hand in marriage but remained her close friend to the end of his life. His arrogance, however, undermined his effectiveness as a political and military leader, and this medal effectively illustrates this character trait.Queen Elizabeth I was always trying to find some position to appease Dudley, her childhood friend and closest advisor, endeavouring to make him feel 'important' within her court. When a Spanish loyalist assassinated Prince William of Orange, the leader of the Dutch Revolt, in 1584, Queen Elizabeth I of England sent Robert Dudley to support the Dutch rebels. Consequently, in 1586, he was given the grand title of Governor and Captain-General of Holland, Zealand and the United Provinces (see 'Medallic illustrations 1', no 90, p.134). However, Dudley's subsequent conduct, rather than helping the fledging Republic, created much dissatisfaction and suspicion. The Dutch complained about his behaviour to the Queen, and, taking advantage of his temporary absence, conferred the command of the armies upon Maurice, second son of the late Prince of Orange. Dudley, irritated and thwarted in his ambitions yet again, petulantly quitted the Provinces in 1587. To demonstrate his pique at his dismissal, he had especially commissioned medals cast, which he dramatically distributed amongst his friends and allies on his departure. The obverse shows a three-quarters length bust of the Earl Leicester in armour, with a plumed hat, beard and an up-turned moustache, and the legend declaring his gubernatorial office. The reverse bear variants of a type showing a sheepdog unwillingly leaving his flock, representing Dudley and the date of 1587 in Roman numerals. The legend in Latin translates to 'Unwillingly I forsake not the flock, but the ungrateful'. Some medals were said to have been cast in gold, but none are known to exist today. Contemporaneous ones, cast and chased in lead, bronze, and occasionally silver, are extremely rare. Examples of originals can be found in the British Museum, under museum number M.6894 and The Frick Collection, accession number 2016.2.185; occasionally they appear at auction. The gold medal on offer today was presumably a re-strike taken from an original and as such is less sharp, but none-the-less a rare example.Sir Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, died on 4th September 1588 at Cornbury Park, in Oxfordshire. He had been suffering from a recurring stomach ailment and was actually on his way to Buxton to take the waters. Unfortunately, he never made it, as he was taken violently ill at Cornbury and never left. With Robert Dudley's passing, Elizabeth I confined herself to her private apartment for days, overwhelmed by grief for her 'brother and best friend'. Elizabeth I kept a letter Robert sent her six days before his death, in a treasure box by her bed. It was found after she died in 1603, and had been touchingly labelled 'His last letter'. Vernon James Watney (1860-1928) was a master brewer and politician, who purchased Cornbury Park, an estate of about 5000 acres, in 1901. Its parkland is mainly surrounded by an ancient forest, the Forest of Wychwood, farmland and a deer park. Watney was also High sheriff for Oxfordshire in 1908 and a member of Oxfordshire County Council, serving as vice chairman in 1927. It is apparent that Watney developed a fascination for Cornbury Park and the surrounding Forest, so much so that he wrote a book entitled 'Cornbury and the Forest of Wychwood'. It traces the history of Cornbury Park and the forest back one thousand years, to the Domesday period. This large tome was privately published by Hatchards, in 1910. Because of Watney's passion for Cornbury Park, he appeared to seek out items which had a shared history and association with the estate. To this end, he purchased the gold medal on offer of Sir Robert Dudley, some time after 1901. Afterall, Sir Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, had taken his last breath at Cornbury and as such was inextricably linked to the house that Watney had since purchased. It seems fitting that Vernon James Watney bought Sir Robert Dudley home.LiteratureEdward Hawkins, 'Medallic Illustrations 1 / Medallic illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the death of George II', (BMP: London, 1885), volume one, p.142 no 103Johann David Köhler, 'Historische Münz-Belustigung', Nürnberg, 1729-1750, XVI. 385Johann Hieronymus Lochner, 'Samlung Merkwürdiger Medaillen', 8 vol., Nürnberg, 1737-1744, VIII. 177.Gerard Van Loon Gerard, 'Histoire Metallique des XVII Provinces days Pays-Bas', 5 vol, La Haye, 1732-1837 (fol.) (There is also an edition in Dutch, but with different paging), I. 375John Pinkerton, 'The Medallic History of England to the Revolution', (Edwards & Son: London, 1790) (fol.), viii 1 Michael Vickers, 'The Medal of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester in the Bibliothèque Nationale', Numismatic Chronicle (1981), pp.117-119, plates 22-3For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An early 19th century gold medal of John Colet the founder of St Paul's Schoolto reverse F. Pidgeon, first struck London 1801, tests as 23 carat gold A 19th century commemorative or prize medal, the obverse featuring the bust of John Colet facing right, draped and wearing a cap, with legend: JOHANNES COLETUS SCHOLAE PAULINAE FUNDATOR. MDXII.: The reverse of a classical scene of a student, reading, seated in front of a bookcase, against which leans another student holding a book in their right hand. On the bookcase are busts of Homer and Virgil, in the distance, on the left is the facade of the school, with legend in exergue INGREDERE UT PROFICIAS, designed by G.F. Pidgeon, 53mm diam., weight 115.1gms.Footnotes:ProvenancePurchased by Vernon James Watney (24 October 1860 - 27 August 1928) of Watney Brewery fame, and owner of Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire.Thence by descent to the present owner. This is a medal to commemorate the founding of St Paul's School by the Dean of St Paul's, John Colet (1467-1519). A silver version is held at the British Museum, under Museum Number BNK,ENGM.595LiteratureColonel M. H. Grant, 'Catalogue of British Medals since 1760', p.283Herbert Grueber, 'Medallic Illustrations Volume I / Medallic illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the death of George II', published and printed by the Order of the Trustees of the British Museum, London 1885, (p.25.5)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
BENT GABRIELSEN FOR GEORG JENSEN: a Danish silver necklacedesigned 1959, pattern 115, also stamped 925 S With 52 interlocking links design of articulated fin form, length 44.5cm, weight 3.6oz.Footnotes:Danish designer Bent Gabrielsen graduated from the Danish college of Jewellery, Silversmithing and Commercial Design in 1953At the 1960 Milan Triennale Bent Gabrielsen won a gold medal for the design of the necklace and it was put into production by Georg Jensen the same year.Literature: J. Drucker, Georg Jensen, Ill. p. 154For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
* Wyndham (Charles, 1796-1866, of Petworth, Sussex). Scrap album compiled by Charles Wyndham (5th child and 3rd son of George O’Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont and Elizabeth Ilive), of manuscript verse, letters, wash drawings and pencil sketches, including landscapes at Petworth, printed views and illustrations, circa 1800-1840, containing various manuscript verse and letters, including an envelope hand-addressed by Queen Charlotte to the Countess of Egremont, High Clear, Hants, with red seal, a detailed list of the 'Dinner given for 5500 men in the Park at the Mote, 1st August 1799', a verse epitaph on the death of the Rt. Honble George Greville, another on the Duc de Bordeaux, dated Edinburgh 31 December 1831, a handwriiten Total of Expenses for Wyndham's voyage from London to Bombay, dated Solapore, November 1822, a letter of commission from the War Office, dated 27 March 1822, informing Captain Wyndham, of the Second Regiment of Life Guards of his forthcoming promotion to Major in the Sixty Seventh (or the Tenth Hampshire) Regiment of Foot, signed by Palmerston with red seal, a manuscript letter from the Attorney General to Miss Elizabeth Scott, dated Pegwell 5 January 1805, and another letter to Elizabeth Scott of Merton House from Francis James Scott, dated Harrogate November 15 1813, about his tour of Russia, etc., 18 mostly pencil views (but including watercolour and wash landscape studies), including several of Petworth in Sussex, 'Petworth 1837', 'The Tower of Naussan from the Bank behind Ems', 'Petworth Children's Feast', one of Nice, one of Sorrento (?), a pen, ink and brown and grey wash view of 'Part of Goldilands' on whatman paper watermarked J Whatman 1820, etc., lithograph and engraved views of Tunbridge Wells, Mr. Cocking and his balloon and parachute, 1837, various pasted newscuttings and wood engraved illustrations, all mounted (a few loose) onto album leaves, the first page inscribed in red ink 'Album, C Wyndham, commenced 28 July 1837', original dark brown half calf over marbled boards, similarly labelled in red ink to upper cover, rubbed, folio (36 x 26 cm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Purchased by the current owner in the late 1960's from Streeter & Daughter, an antique shop opposite Petworth Church, Sussex (note inserted at front).Charles Wyndham (1796-1866) of Petworth, Sussex was born in 1796, the 5th child and 3rd son of George O’Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont and Elizabeth Ilive. The first four children were born illegitimately, before the Earl married Miss Ilive in 1801, so Charles (and his brothers Henry and George) were illegitimate. He married Elizabeth Anne Hepburne-Scott, daughter of Hugh Hepburne-Scott, 6th Lord Polwarth and Harriet Brühl, on 3 October 1835. Wyndham joined the Army by purchasing his commission in the 10th (Prince of Wales’s Own) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Hussars) on the 13th May 1813. The 10th Hussars were despatched to Spain and fought at the Battle of Morales in June 1813, taking around 260 prisoners. Later in the month, the regiment also fought at the Battle of Vitoria and then, having advanced into France, fought at the Battle of Orthez in February 1814 and the Battle of Toulouse in April 1814. Following his service in the Peninsular War he was promoted to Lieutenant on the 4th May 1815 and served in the Battle of Waterloo as part of the 2nd (Royal North British) Regiment of Dragoons (Scots Greys) No 2 Troop, commanded by Captain Edward Payne. During this conflict he was injured, being shot twice, once in the foot, but refused to be returned on the list of wounded.Apparently nicknamed “the handsomest man in the Army” by King George IV, Wyndham was awarded the Army Gold Medal/Military General Service Medal, 1793-1814 with three clasps for Vittoria, Orthez, and Toulouse and the Waterloo Medal 1815.
* Labouchère (Pierre Antoine, 1807–1873). Luther, Melanchthon, Cruciger and Pomeranus translating the Bible at Frankfurt, 1854, oil on canvas, 37.5 x 47 cm (14 3/4 x 18 1/2 ins), in a gilt frame with foliate and beading motif and cartouche engraved with the artist’s name, date, and title ‘Martin Luther translating the Bible’, an early pasted catalogue entry verso typewritten with the artist’s name and title 'Luther, Melancthon, Cruciger and Pomeranus translating the Bible at Frankfort', frame 45.5 x 53.5 cmQTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: W.A. Foyle; Christopher Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey.A lithograph after the original much larger-scale version of this work was issued in 1846 by Alphonse Léon Noël, (1807-1884), and an engraving after the work by J. Rogers was published in Henry Tyrell, W.C. Stafford and John Sherer, The Royal History of England, from the earliest period to the present time, embellished with a series of steel engravings (London: J. G. Murdoch, 1876).Pierre-Antoine Labouchère was born in Nantes on November 26, 1807, a descendant of a Huguenot family who had emigrated to the Netherlands at the time of the religious wars. Between 1843 and 1870 he exhibited scenes from the history of the Reformation almost yearly at the Salon de Paris, where they attracted much attention. He received a third class medal in 1843 for his painting Le Duc d’Aumale dans les bois d’oliviers (Musée de Chantilly), and a second class medal in 1846 for his painting Luther, Mélanchton, Poméranus et Cruciger traduisant la Bible.
Germany, The Awakening of Egypt, cast iron Medal 1915 by Karl Goetz , 57mm. Facing bust of Sir Edward Grey (1st Vis. Grey of Fallodon), with a horrifi ed look on his face, sweating and clasping his hands together; to left Death whispering into his ear and holding an hourglass over his other shoulder, SIR GREY ZEIG' DEINE MACHT! Sir Grey, show your strength, rev. Sphinx looking right, pyramids behind, ground line inscribed ÄGYPTEN / ERWACHT Egypt awakens; in background, the star-in-crescent (the Ott oman Empire) and below Ott oman troops mounted on camels rallying, (Kienast 166). Extremely Fine.
Germany, The Sleepwalkers at Gallipoli, cast bronze medal 1916 by Karl Goetz , 57mm. British soldier standing right on crescent moon, holding steamship, below, French soldier kneeling right, preparing to fi re rifl e, DIE MONDSÜCHTIGEN AVF GALLIPOLI rev. Two skeletons lying exposed on batt lefi eld, barbed wire entanglements stretching over horizon, above Turkish star-in-crescent fl anked by dates. (Kienast 170) About Extremely Fine, darkly toned.
Rowland, Lord Hill ? on the Erection of a Tribute Column at Shrewsbury in 1816, Copper medal, 1816, by T Halliday, 54mm. Bare head right, rev. the column topped with his statue, (BHM 912). Extremely Fine with even brown patination.Rowland Hill, Lord of Hawkstone was a distinguished officer in the Napoleonic War, particularly on the Peninsula with Wellington to whom he was second in command in 1815. His successes were commemorated in Shrewsbury by the erection of the Lord Hill Column, said to be the highest Doric column in the world.
Germany, Conditions of the Armistice, cast medal 1918 by Karl Goetz . 58mm, Uncle Sam (United States) binds together the feet of Deutscher Michel (Germany) while Marshal Foch (France), held by John Bull (Great Britain), strangles him with his rifl e, WAFFENSTILLSTANDSBEDINGVNG 11. NOVEMBER 1918, Armistice conditions and below FOCH HAT DAS WORT, Foch’s in charge. rev. A sea of hands raised in clenched fi sts, EIN 70 MILLIONEN VOLK, LEIDET ABER STIRBT NICHT, A 70 million people suff ers but does not die. (Kienast 215). Extremely Fine, even brown patination.
Mauritius, Royal Society of Arts and Sciences Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition silver prize medal, c. 1870 Silver medal, unawarded, by John Pinches of London, 51mm/60.68gm. Britannia standing right presenting a kneeling female with a laurel wreath, in a hilly Mauritius landscape with palm trees, rev. Four?line legend, edge plain. Good Extremely Fine with good blue iridescence to lustre, rare.
Germany, The Watch on the Rhine ? and The Black Shame, cast bronze medal, 1920, by Karl Goetz 58mm. Helmeted head of a French colonial soldier to right, DIE WACHT AM RHEIN, rev. naked woman tied to a post in the form of a phallus, surmounted by a helmet, DIE SCHWARZE SCHANDE, the black shame. (Kienast 264; Jones, Dance of Death, 52; Jones, Art of the Medal, 399). About Extremely Fine, brown toning.
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