Elizabeth I, silver oval portrait medal by Simon de Passe, circa 1616, oval silver portrait medal, by Simon de Passe, in imitation of engraving, signed "Si: Pas. f", in narrow border at top of obverse, bust of Elizabeth three-quarters right, her eyes turned to the viewer, wearing small crown, her hair richly jewelled, high ruff collar and her "Armada" dress (after the miniature by Isaac Oliver), rev., crowned Royal shield within Garter, Lion and Unicorn supporters, DIEV ET MON DROIT on ribbon above, Latin epigram on tablet below, QVI LEO DE IVDA EST ET FLOS DE IESSE LEONES PROTEGAT ET FLORES ELIZABETHA TVOS, 61 x 49.5 mm (MI 183/187; Farquhar 138). Extremely fine with dark-toned, extremely rare. MI attributes the epigram to a "Westminster scholar" whilst also attributing the contemporary translation to another, "May Juda`s lyon and the root of Jesse / Protect thy lyons and thy flowers, Sweet Bess". This legend was re-used on a commemorative medal for the 450th anniversary of the founding of Westminster School in 2010. A specimen in gold was presented to Queen Elizabeth II. The "Armada" dress was that worn to the service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul`s Cathedral. Simon de Passe (c. 1574-c.1644), the youngest son of Crispin Passe, an eminent artist from Utrecht, who taught him the art of engraving. He came to England in about 1613, living here some 10 years mostly in the employment of Nicholas Hillard to engrave counters of the Royal Family of England. He later moved to the service of the King of Denmark. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1116 - described as un-signed); ex Rt. Hon. Erik Alexander, 5th Earl of Caledon Collection, Christie`s, 4 April 1967 (lot 137, there un-named). Eleven examples recorded in the Falkiner Index (please note: it is feasible that the Index may have duplicated recordings for this and other de Passe oval medals and just as feasible that some examples may have been missed). The Caledon Collection was commenced in the 17th century by James Butler of Amberley Castle, whose eldest daughter Catherine married Sir Thomas Pope Blount (b. 1670) in 1695. Thence by descent.
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Sir Edward Coke (1552-1634), Chief Justice of the King`s Bench, Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Attorney General and Solicitor General for England and Wales, uniface oval patinated lead medal, undated, bust right wearing ruff collar and doublet, on `wavy` background, rev., engraved "SR EDWARD COKE", 44 x 36mm (MI - ; Platt - ). Very fine, rare and seemingly unpublished. Whilst the medal is unpublished in any academic reference, it is clearly by the same hand as that of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham (see lot 196). The date of manufacture of both these pieces is unclear. Provenance: Bt. D. Fearon, June 2005.
James I, Coronation, the official silver medal, 1602, probably by Charles Anthony, laureate bust right, in armour with lion shoulder plate, scarf around shoulders, IAC I BRIT CÆ AVG HÆ CÆSARVM CÆ D D, rev., crowned rampant lion to left, holding brazier and wheatsheaf, ECCE PHAOS POPVLIQ SALVS, 29mm, (MI 191/11; Eim. 80; Woll ????). Almost extremely fine, toned and rare. The first of the long series of official Coronation medals and struck for distribution at the service.
Queen Anne, of Denmark (1574-1619), Coronation, the official silver medal, 1602, probably by Charles Anthony, bust three-quarters left, wearing decorative collar, pearl necklace and earrings, pearls and other jewels in her hair, ANNA DG REGINA MAG BRIT FR ET HIM FILIA & SOROR REGV DANIÆ, rev., crowned shield of arms, ASTVTIA FALLAX TVTIOR INNOCENTIA, crowned coat-of-arms, 28.5mm (MI 192/12; Eimer 81; Woll. 33; H & P PL. 27, 8). Extremely fine, toned and rare. Anne was the second daughter of King Frederick II of Denmark and was married to James VI of Scotland (later James I of England) in 1589 at the age of 14. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett, 2001.
James I, the Peace or Treaty with Spain, cast silver medal, by Nicholas Hilliard, 1604, with integral decorative openwork border, bust three-quarters right wearing flamboyant plumed hat and falling lace collar over a doublet, IACOBVS DG ANG SCO FR ET HIB REX, rev., the figures of Religion, holding cross and beacon-light facing Peace supporting cornucopia and palm branch, HINC PAX COPIA CLARAQ RELIGIO, 41.5mm (MI 194/15; Eim. 84; Farquhar I, 160; vL II, 19). A good quality cast, some light tooling, good very fine and scarce. This year marks the 410th anniversary of the Treaty. There seems little dispute that the struck gold example in the British Museum is the work of that most famous painter of miniatures, Nicholas Hilliard, as discussed by Barclay. C. and Syson. L., "A Medal Die Rediscovered - A new work by Nicholas Hilliard", The Medal, no.22, Spring 1993, figs. 5 & 9. These cast examples were probably made as cap and coat badges. Provenance: Bt. R. Falkiner.
James I, the Peace or Treaty with Spain, cast silver medal, by Nicholas Hilliard, 1604, bust right wearing flamboyant plumed hat and falling lace collar over a doublet, IACOBVS DG ANG SCO FR ET HIB REX, rev., the figures of Religion, holding cross and beacon-light facing Peace supporting cornucopia and palm branch, HINC PAX COPIA CLARAQ RELIGIO, 41.5mm (MI 194/15; Eim. 84; vL II, 19). A good quality cast, some light tooling, good very fine and scarce. See footnote to previous lot.
James I, the Peace with Spain, cast bronze medal, 1604, laureate and armoured bust right, the armour decorated and sash over right shoulder, IACOBVS DG MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB R, rev., Peace with palm branch faces Religion with beacon-light, HINC PAX COPIA CLARAQ RELIGIO, wide rim around, 38.5mm (MI 194/16). An unusual rare and probably not contemporary medal, extremely fine. Provenance: Bt. S. Lipton, June 2001; ticket states ex Archduke Sigismund Collection (Hess, Luzern, 1933-34).
The Gunpowder Plot, Dutch silver medal or jeton, 1605, struck at Dordrecht, a serpent moves among lilies, DETECTVS QVI LATVIT SC, rev., the name יְהֹוָה, radiate design and chronogrammatic legend around, DORMITASTI ANTISTES IACOBI, 29mm (MI 196/19; vL II, 22; Dugn. 3599; Weiss Fig 7). A choice specimen, extremely fine. The serpent depicted on the obverse is representative of the Jesuits and the piece also commemorates their expulsion from Holland. Provenance: Bt. S. Lipton; ticket states ex. Archduke Sigismund Collection (Hess, Luzern, 1933-34).
The Gunpowder Plot, Dutch copper medal or jeton, 1605, struck at Dordrecht, a serpent moves among lilies, DETECTVS QVI LATVIT SC, rev., the name יְהֹוָה, radiate design and chronogrammatic legend around, DORMITASTI ANTISTES IACOBI, 29mm (MI 196/19; vL II, 22; Dugn. 3599; Weiss Fig 7). Very fine. See footnote to previous lot . Provenance: Dix, Noonan, Webb, 14 December, 2004 (lot???); B. A. Seaby Bulletin.
The Alliance of England, France and the United Provinces, Dutch silver medal, 1609, struck in Dordrecht, the name יְהֹוָה, radiates from celestial clouds over three united hearts, IVNCTA CORDA FIDELIVM, rev., Belgic Lion with, crowned lis of France and English rose above, CONTRA VIM TIRANORVM, 50mm (MI 198/25; Eim. 88; vL II, 50). Good extremely fine with even light grey tone, scarce. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1123).
Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), death, silver medal, 1612, by Charles Anthony, bust of Prince Henry three-quarters left, in decorated armour and lace collar, HENRICVS PRINCEPS, rev., crowned shield of arms, FAX MENTIS HONESTÆ GLORIA, 28.5mm (MI 200/29; H & P Pl. 27, 7; Farquhar I, 214). Very fine and very rare. The reverse legend, FAX MENTIS HONESTÆ GLORIA, was used as a motto by Prince Henry and James I was to use it some 7 years later as the motto for the Knights of Nova Scotia. It is a quotation from a long and truly epic poem, Silius Italicus`s Punica, Book vi, 332; translates as "Glory is the flame of an honourable mind". Provenance: Bt. S. Lipton, November, 2000.
Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), death, cast bronze medal, 1612, by Charles Anthony, bust of Prince Henry three-quarters left, in decorated armour and lace collar, HENRICVS PRINCEPS, rev., crowned shield of arms, FAX MENTIS HONESTÆ GLORIA, 28mm (MI 201/30; H & P Pl. 27, 7; Farquhar I, 214). A contemporary cast, very fine and very rare. There are three varieties of this rare medal, struck in gold and silver and all are rare, which might explain the need to produce contemporary cast impressions. See also note to previous lot. Provenance: Bt. D. Fearon, 2003.
Maurice, Prince of Orange, Knight of the Garter, cast oval silver portrait medal, 1615, by A. Rottermont (?), armoured bust three-quarters right, with ruff collar and mantle over right shoulder, MAVRITIVS AVR PRINC COM NASS / ET MV MAR VE EL EQ OR PERISCELIDIS, rev., crowned arms of Maurice within Garter, 56.5 x 46 mm. (MI 205/39; v.L. II, 87 [date given as 1613]; Eim. 92). Almost extremely fine some light chasing and the reverse with traces of old lacquer. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1124)
The Cautionary Towns restored, Dutch piedfort silver medal or jeton, 1616, arms of seven Provinces linked around those of Zeeland and centre, ZEELANDIA, rev., legend in nine lines, BENIGNITATE FIDE IVSTITIA IACOBI REGIS …, 32mm, 14.47g (MI 214/59; vL II, 96; Dugn. 3273). Choice extremely fine. This, a special striking of the silver jeton, is probably not a true piedfort though it is just over twice the weight of the specimen in the following lot. The extra thickness gives the piece a superior finish and it was, perhaps, a presentation piece. The reverse shows a `ghosting` of the legend at some 45%. The Cautionary Towns of Briel, Flushing, Ramekins and Walcheren had been given to Queen Elizabeth in 1585 as security for their repaying her for assistance in their struggle with Spain. They were restored to Holland by James I. Provenance: Elsen Auction, 15 September, 2007 (lot 1975); Schulman Auction, 17 April, 2000 (lot 2393).
James I, silver oval portrait medal by Simon de Passe, circa 1616, in imitation of engraving, signed signed SP (in monogram) fe, in border cartouches to left and right, bust of the King three-quarters right wearing high lace ruff and Collar of the Garter over ermine robe, in cartouche above a crown dividing I - R and on scroll below "Jacobus DG Mag Britt Fra & Hybe Rex", rev., crowned Royal shield with lion and unicorn supporters, helm crested with crown and lion above, motto in scroll below, "BEATI PACIFICI", IACOBVS DEI GRATIA MAGNÆ BRITANNIÆ FRANCIÆ ET HYBERNIÆ REX, 55.5 x 43mm (MI 214/61; Farquhar I, 159; H&P pl 27,10). Good very fine and very rare.
Queen Anne (1574-1619), oval silver portrait medal, by Simon de Passe, circa 1616, in imitation of engraving, signed SP (in monogram) fe, in border cartouches to left and right, bust of the Queen three-quarters left, her hair high and adorned with jewels, high collar, wearing pearl necklace and earring, crown dividing initials A R above, and on scroll below "Anna DG Mag Britt Fr & Hyb Regina", rev., crowned shield of Anne with wildmen supporters, motto in scroll below, "La mia Grandezza dal Eccelso", ANNA DEI GRATIA MAGNA BRITANNIÆ FRANCIÆ ET HYBERNIÆ REGINA, 55.5 x 43mm (MI 215/63; Rosenheim 590). Obverse somewhat rubbed, nearly very fine, reverse very fine, very rare. Provenance: Bt. Spink.
Charles, Prince of Wales, oval silver portrait medal, by Simon de Passe, dated 1616, in imitation of engraving, signed Si: Pa: fec. On rev., armoured bust of the Prince three-quarters right wearing lace ruff, sash and Garter badge on ribbon, "Carolus Princeps walliæ", rev., crowned shield within Garter, ILLUSTRISS ET POTEN PR CAROLUS PRINCEPS WALLIÆ DUX CORN YOR ET ALB ETC, 55.5 x 43mm. (MI 216/66). Pierced at top, the portrait very fine, but the reverse with somewhat defacing scratching, rare. 20 examples are listed in the Falkiner Index. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 15 October, 2002 (lot 972).
James I, Queen Anne, and Prince Charles, oval silver portrait medal, by Simon de Passe, unsigned, circa 1616, in imitation of engraving, busts of the King, in large plumed hat, ruff collar and Collar of office, Queen Anne with pearl earring and necklace and high lace ruff collar, the Prince with ruff collar and medal ribband, rev., shields of the King and Queen supported by lion and wildman with, above, helm and crest, the Prince`s Plumes in oval shield below, mottoes on scrolls, POTENTISS IACOBVS DG MAG BRITT ET HIB REX ET SERENISS ANNA DG MAG BRITT REGINA VNA CVM ILL P CAROLI M BRIT PRINCIpis, 65 x 53 mm, including mount but not suspender (MI 217/68), set in a later gold display mount with swivelling suspension loop. Extremely fine, toned and very rare. Nine examples listed in the Falkiner Index. Provenance: Morton & Eden Auction, (lot 1125); ex Greta S. Heckett Collection, Sotheby`s, 25 May 1977 (lot 54).
Frederick V (1596-1632), Count Palatine, Elizabeth Stuart (1596-1662) of Bohemia and their son Prince Henry Frederick (1614-1629), oval silver portrait medal by Simon de Passe, circa 1616, signed SP (in reversed monogram), busts of the Count, his wife the Princess and the infant Prince, all with lace collars, the Prince with lace bonnet, she with jewels in hair and with necklace, rev., two shields supported by lions, helm and two-tailed lion crest above, motto below SVPERATA TELLVS SYDERA Donat, legend around, EFFIG ILLUST PR FREDERICI DG CO PAL ET ELIZABETHÆ PO PR IAC MAG BRITT REG FILLIA, VNA CVM SERO PR FERDERICO EORU FIL PRIMOGENIto, 64 x 51 mm (MI 218/69; Stemper 161; Exter II, 368, 102u). Good very fine with light patination, extremely rare. Prince Frederick drowned at the age of 15. He was crossing the Haarlemmermeer on his way to Amsterdam where he was to see the captured Spanish treasure fleet. The image is derived from a miniature by Isaac Oliver, now in the Baron Rothschild Collection, Paris. Provenance: Swiss Bank Corporation, 3 May, 2001 (lot 787).
Frederick V (1596-1632), Count Palatine, Elizabeth Stuart (1596-1662) of Bohemia and their son Prince Henry Frederick (1614-1629), oval tin or pewter (or perhaps base silver) portrait medal by Simon de Passe, circa 1616, signed SP (in reversed monogram), busts of the Count, his wife the Princess and the infant Prince, all with lace collars, the Prince with lace bonnet, she with jewels in hair and with necklace, rev., two shields supported by lions, helm and two-tailed lion crest above, motto below SVPERATA TELLVS SYDERA Donat, legend around, EFFIG ILLUST PR FREDERICI DG CO PAL ET ELIZABETHÆ PO PR IAC MAG BRITT REG FILLIA, VNA CVM SERO PR FERDERICO EORU FIL PRIMOGENIto, 63.5 x 51 mm (MI 218/69; Stemper 161; Exter II, 368, 102u). Very fine or nearly so, flan a little uneven and marked. See footnote to previous lot. Another example was sold in Münz Zentrum Auction XXXV, 19 April, 1979 (lot 2259) Provenance: Glendining Auction, 3 October, 2002 (lot 1080); Ex Greta S. Heckett Collection, Sotheby`s auction, 25 May, 1977 (lot 56).
Maria Anna, Infanta of Spain (1606-1646), oval silver portrait medal by Simon de Passe, circa 1616, signed `Simon Paß: fecit Lond:` on the reverse, bust of the Infanta three-quarters left, jewelled bands in her hair, richly embroidered dress with deep ruff collar, SERENma D MARIA D`AUSTRIA PHILPPI DG HISP REG INFAN, rev., legend within narrow wreath in French and, below, English, LE TRES ILLUSTRE PRINCESSE MARIA … and `The Most Illustrious Princesse Mary …`, 58 x 45.5 mm, including mount but not suspender (MI 218/70), set in a later gold display mount with swivelling suspension loop. A superb portrait medal, extremely fine, extremely rare and toned. James I, who had signed a Peace Treaty with Spain shortly after his succession, wished to further unite the English and Spanish royal families between. Marriage between Prince Henry and the Infanta Maria was first proposed in 1611 and revived after Henry`s death with Prince Charles, from whence this medal dates, and when the Infanta would have been ten years of age. In 1623 Charles and the Duke of Buckingham went, uninvited, to Madrid, returning in September. Shortly after his accession Charles married Henrietta Maria, daughter of Henry IV of France, whist the Infanta Maria married Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor. Five examples listed in the Falkiner Index. The J. G. Murdoch catalogue (Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 2 June, 1904, lot 38), states that the only other example know to the cataloguers was that in the collection of Lord Craven. It is therefore quite possible that this is indeed the Craven specimen. Provenance: Morton & Eden Auction, 21 May, 2003 (lot 1130); ex Greta S. Heckett Collection, Sotheby`s, 3 May 1977 (lot 58).
Nicholas and Dorothy Wadham, founders of the Oxford College that has their name, hollow oval silver medal, 1618, made of two clichés joined at the rim, his half-length bust three-quarters right, with ruff collar over plain cloak, WHEN CHRIST WHO IS OVR LIFE SHAL APPEARE, rev., her half-length bust three-quarters left, wearing damask gown, high ruff collar and broad-brimmed hat, WE SHALL APPEARE WITH HIM IN GLORY, 60 x 46.5mm (MI 220/73; Eim. 98; H & P pl. 28, 10). A little crimped, very fine and rare. The medal is believed to have been issued on the death of Dorothy Wadham (b. 1534) in 1618. Nicholas Wadham (1532-1609) was a Somerset landowner who, in his will, left funds for the founding of what became Wadham College. It was Dorothy, whom he had married in 1555, who brought this about, even to the extent of a Royal Charter, and the first students were received in 1613 Provenance: Ex E. K. Barnsdale Collection, Spink, New York, 11 December, 2001 (lot 4); purchased Coins and Antiquities, London, December 1972.
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The Synod of Dort [Dordtrecht], silver medal, 1619, by W. van Bijlaer, panoramic view of the long chamber at Dordrecht with the Council assembled, CVM - PRIV and date 16 - 19, to left and right of barrier, ASSERTA RELIGIONE, rev., pilgrims ascend a hill, on which the temple of heaven is attacked by the four winds, the name יְהֹוָה radiates from above, ERVNT VT MONS SION, 58mm (MI 222/77; vL II, 105; Eim. 99). Extremely fine. The obverse image showing the Synod in session is in extraordinary detail and is copied from a painting by Pouwel Weyts, which now hangs in the Stedelijk Museum, Dordrecht. The British delegates at the Synod were George Carleton (1559-1628), Bishop of Llandaff, Joseph Hall (1574-1657), Thomas Goad (1576-1638), John Davenant (1576-1641), and Lancelot Andrewes (1555-1626). A specimen of the medal was given to every participant. Provenance: Bonham`s Auction, 14 July, 2004 (lot 578).
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The Synod of Dort [Dordtrecht], silver medal, 1619, by W. van Bijlaer, a variety, panoramic view of the long chamber at Dordrecht with the Council assembled, date only on barrier, ASSERTA RELIGIONE, rev., pilgrims ascend a hill, on which the temple of heaven is attacked by the four winds, the name יְהֹוָה radiates from above, ERVNT VT MONS SION, 58mm (MI 223/78; vL II, 105; Eim. 99). Choice extremely fine. See footnote to previous lot. Provenance: Schulman Auction, 1 November, 2001 (lot 1906)
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The Synod of Dort [Dordtrecht], silver medal, 1619, by W. van Bijlaer, similar variety, panoramic view of the long chamber at Dordrecht with the Council assembled, date only on barrier, ASSERTA RELIGIONE, rev., pilgrims ascend a hill, on which the temple of heaven is attacked by the four winds, the name יְהֹוָה radiates from above, ERVNT VT MONS SION, 58mm (MI 223/78; vL II, 105; Eim. 99). Almost extremely fine, toned. See footnote to lot 171. Provenance: Bt. Spink.
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The Synod of Dort [Dordtrecht], presentation or special silver medal, 1619, by Cornelius Wyntjes, crowned Belgic Lion to left with arrows and sword, the name יְהֹוָה radiates from above, RELIGIONE ET IVSTICIA RESTITVTIS, rev., crowned shield of the arms of Prince Maurice, within Garter, two clasped hands below, RESPVBLICA DEMVM FLOREBIT, 58mm, 72.65g (MI 223/79; vL II, 113; Eim. 100). A superb and heavy specimen, virtually mint state. Prince Maurice, although of Arminian sympathies, took the side of the Gomarists as they supported the power of the Stadtholder. MI suggests the medal might have been struck as a special compliment to James I who had advocated a national synod to consider the controversy in the Dutch churches. This specimen is about a half ounce (15.16g) heavier than regular examples (see next lot) and the most obvious explanation is that it was struck for presentation rather than simply commemoration. The Synod was attended by delegates from Britain and seven other foreign countries and held between 13 November, 1618 and 9 May, 1619. See also footnote to previous lot. Provenance: Schulman Auction, 1 November, 2001 (lot 1908).
Charles, Prince of Wales, silver cliché medallion, 1619, unsigned, bust three-quarters right, wearing ruff collar and ribbon (for Garter George), CAROLVS MA BR FR & HI PRINC EBOR & ALB DVX, 22.5mm (MI 224/81). Piercing above head, very fine and very rare. This little medal is curious in that it gives Charles his main titles but omits "Prince of Wales". Provenance: Bt. Lockdales Auction, 20 November, 2011 (lot 1482).
James I, Naval Reward, the `Ark Badge`, c. 1620, cast bronze medal, possibly by Nicholas Hilliard, half-length armoured bust of James I three-quarters right, wearing Garter robes and George on ribbon, lace collar and large plumed hat, + IACOBVS DG MAG BRITA FR ET HI REX, rev., smoke rises from chimney on Noah`s Ark as it drifts on a wavy sea, + STET SALVVS IN VNDIS, 56.5 x 43.5mm (MI 233/95; cf. Eim. 101A), integral suspension loop. An old cast, very fine and very rare. Provenance: Peus Auction, 1 November, 2013 (lot 1082).
James I, Naval Reward, the `Ark Badge`, c. 1620, cast silver medal, possibly by Nicholas Hilliard, half-length bust of James I three-quarters right, wearing richly embroidered doublet, Garter George on ribbon, lace collar and large plumed hat fastened with jewel, + IACOBVS DG MAG BRITA FR ET HI REX, rev., smoke rises from chimney on Noah`s Ark as it drifts on a wavy sea, + STET SALVVS IN VNDIS, 50 x 42.5mm (MI 233/96; 5; cf. Eim. 101A). Very fine with some chasing, edge a little bruised, very rare. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 13-14 November, 2002 (lot 801)
Henri IV (1553-1589-1610) and Marie de Médicis (1573-1642), King and Queen of France, oval silver portrait medal, by Simon de Passe, unsigned, circa 1625, in imitation of engraving, conjoined busts to right, he in decorated armour, a sash from his left shoulder and, on a ribbon, the Badge of the Order of the St. Esprit, she with decorative high lace collar and jewelled star in her hair, signed below, "Simon Passæus fecit", HENR IIII CHRIST RE MARIA AVGVSTA, rev., crowned oval with the shields of France and Navarre and crowned H and olive branches, within the Collars of the Orders of St. Michael and the St. Esprit, signed below, "Sim: Passæus sculpsit", 66 x 55mm (MI 240/7). A superb medal, extremely fine and extremely rare. The medal is believed to have been commissioned at the time of the marriage of Charles I and Henrietta Maria of France (1625), to honour the Bride`s parents. 7 examples listed in the Falkiner Index. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 15 October, 2002 (lot 976).
Charles I, Coronation, the official silver medal, 1626, by Nicholas Briot, crowned bust right wearing ruff and Collar of Order, CAROLVS I DG MAG BRITAN FRAN.ET HIB REX, rev., an arm issuing from clouds holds sword, DONEC PAX REDDITA TERRIS, 29mm (MI 243/10; Eim 106; BHM [Jones], 125, 126; Woll. Ii; Platt, pp. 117-18). Very fine, toned. Provenance: Bt. Spink.
George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628), uniface oval bronzed-lead medal, c. 1628, bust left wearing ruff collar and garter George on ribbon, on `wavy` background, rev., engraved "G. VILLERS DVKE BVCKIN", 43 x 35mm (Hodgkin 13; MI - ; Platt - ). Very fine and rare. In 1627 the Duke had failed with his expedition to the Isle de Rhé to help the Huguenots. He was assassinated on 23rd August, 1628, by one John Felton, at the Greyhound Pub in Portsmouth. For another see, "believed to be unique". Whilst the medal seems only to have been published in an auction catalogue, it is by the same hand as that of Sir Edward Coke (see lot 691). The date of manufacture of both these pieces is unclear. Provenance: Bt. eBay, July, 2011. Whilst the medal is unpublished in any academic reference, it is almost certainly the Rosenheim specimen. It is clearly by the same hand as that of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham (see lot 162). The date of manufacture of both these pieces is unclear.
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Charles I, the attack on the Île de Ré [Isle of Rhé], French silver satirical medal, 1628, unsigned, crowned arms of France within the collars of two Orders, NIL NISI CONSILIO, rev., the English snail, an arrow through its neck, on a raft, the island and fort beyond, ESTO DOMI, 26mm (MI 248/21). Very fine, though pierced at top, some light graffiti numerals by arrow, scarce. Provenance: Bt. eBay, May, 2005.
Charles I, tribute to Queen Henrietta Maria, silver medal, 1628, by Nicolas Briot, crown over the two shields of England and France, HEN MAR BORBON DG MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REG, rev., a grove where one tree dominates the rest, ships at sea beyond, SVPEREMINET OMNES - 1628, 27mm (MI 249/23; Eim 110, var.; BMC [Jones] 129; Platt, type A, p. 119). Very fine.
Charles I, Naval and Military Tribute, or "So-Called" Pattern Shilling, gilt-bronze medal, 1628, by Nicholas Briot, bust right, wearing open crown, CAROLVS DG ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX FIDEI DEF, rev., crossed sceptre and trident tied with a cord, REGIT VNVS VTROQVE, 1628, in exergue, 28mm (MI 250/26; Eim. 111; BMC [Jones] 131; Brooker 1259; North 2675; Platt, type A, pp. 120-21). Nearly extremely fine, tiny test mark on bottom edge. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 15 October, 2002 (lot 980); ex Farquhar Collection.
Charles I, Naval and Military Tribute, or "So-Called" Pattern Shilling, ilver medal, 1628, by Nicholas Briot, armorial shield within Collar of the Garter, crowned, CAROLVS DG ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX FIDEI DEF, rev., crossed sceptre and trident tied with a cord, REGIT VNVS VTROQVE, 1628, in exergue, 28mm (MI 250/27; Eim. 112; BMC [Jones] 132; Brooker 1260; North 2676; Platt, type B, pp. 120-21). About fine.
Charles I, the expedition to La Rochelle, silver medal or Pattern Halfcrown, 1628, by Nicolas Briot, equestrian portrait to right, with sword drawn, O REX DA FACILEM CVRSVM, rev., crowned oval and garnished shield dividing date, ATQVE AVDACIBVS ANNVE COEPTIS, plain edge, 35mm; 14.69g (MI 252/32; BMC [Jones] 136; Brooker 1258, same dies; North 2673; Bull 467). Nearly extremely fine, toned and extremely rare. Briot made a number of pieces that are traditionally described as patterns for a halfcrown. The style and Briot`s use of a rocker press have always helped with this attribution. However the legend, taken from Virgil, which translates as "Grant, O King, a prosperous course and favour bold undertakings", together with the date, would seem to link in with the proposed second expedition to La Rochelle. Provenance: Dix, Noonan, Webb Auction, 17 September, 2013 (lot 395).
Charles I, Order of the Garter Augmented, silver medal, 1629, by Nicholas Briot, crowned bust right, wearing ruff, Garter robes and Collar of the Order, CAROLVS I DG ANG SCOT FRAN ET HIB EX FIDEI DEF, rev., Star of the Order of the Garter, PRISCI DECVS ORDINIS AVCTVM, 28mm (E.113; MI 253/33; Eim. 113; BMC [Jones] 137; Platt, p. 122). A little crimped, nearly very fine. In 1629 the Badge of the Order of the Garter, as worn by Knights, was augmented with rays and became the Star of the Order. Provenance: Bt. Caroline Penman, September, 1998.
Charles I, birth of Prince Charles, gold medal, 1630, attributed to Nicolas Briot, four pointed cruciform shields joined at base, HACTENVS ANGLORVM NVLLI, rev., legend within square tablet with decorated surround, HONOR PRIN MAG BRIT FRA ET HIB NAT 29 MAI ANN 1630, 29.5mm; 6.8g (MI 253/34; Eim. 115; Platt, type A, p. 127). Extremely fine, very rare in gold. Platt lists 2 specimens in gold, in the Ashmolean and British Museums. Provenance: Bt. Baldwin.
Charles I, birth of Prince Charles, silver medal, 1630, attributed to Nicolas Briot, four pointed cruciform shields joined at base, HACTENVS ANGLORVM NVLLI, rev., legend within square tablet with decorated surround, HONOR PRIN MAG BRIT FRA ET HIB NAT 29 MAI ANN 1630, 30mm (MI 253/34; Eim. 115; Platt p. 127). Nearly extremely fine, toned. Provenance: Bt. Baldwin.
Charles I, birth of Prince Charles, gold medal, 1630, attributed to Nicolas Briot, cruciform arms of England and France, Scotland, France, and Ireland over radiant star, HACTENVS ANGLORVM NVLLI, rev., legend in five lines, within cartouche, HONOR PRIN MAG BRIT FRA ET HIB NAT 29 MAI ANN 1630, 30.5mm; 6.80g (MI 254/35; Eim. 116; Platt, type B, p. 128). Extremely fine, very rare in gold. Platt does not record any specimens in gold; MI lists a single example in the Advocates Collection, Edinburgh. Provenance: Bt. Baldwin.
Charles I, birth of Prince Charles, smaller silver medal, 1630, attributed to Nicolas Briot, cruciform arms of England and France, Scotland, France, and Ireland over radiant star, HACTENVS ANGLORVM NVLLI, rev., legend in five lines, within cartouche, IN HONOR CARO PRINC MAG BR FRA ET HI NAT 29 MAII 1630, 24mm (MI 254/35; Eim. 116; Platt p. 128). Nearly extremely fine and toned. Provenance: Bt. Spink.
Charles I, birth and baptism of Prince Charles, silver medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, cruciform arms of England and France, Scotland, France, and Ireland over radiant star, HACTENVS ANGLORVM NVLLI, rev., legend in eight lines, MEM CAROLI PRIN MAGN BRITANN FRANC HIBERN NATI XXIX MAII BAPTIZ XXVII IVN MDCXXX S, 29mm (MI 255/38; Eim. 117; vL II, 188; BMC [Jones] 142; Platt, pp 131-32). Very fine. Provenance: Bt. Mevius Numisbooks International, June, 2004.
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Charles I, the Dominion of the Sea, cast silver medal, undated [1630], by Nicolas Briot, bust of the King right, wearing ruff, cloak ornamented with the royal ciphers CC and CH, Garter George suspended from ribbon, signed behind shoulder N BRIOT, CAROLVS I DG MAG BRITANIÆ FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., ship sailing right, NEC META MIHI QVI TERMINVS ORBE, 61mm (MI 256/40; BHM [Jones] 144-46; Eim. 118; vL II 227; MH 25; Farquhar I, 203; Platt, pp. 123-25), small contemporary suspension loop. A choice example of this wonderful portrait medal, extremely fine, toned and rare. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 15 October, 2002 (lot 981).
Charles I, the Dominion of the Sea, small silver medal, 1630, by Nicolas Briot, bust of Charles I right, wearing large ruff, CAROLVS DG ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX FIDEI DEFENSOR, rev., ship in full sail, NEC META MIHI QVAE TERMINVS ORBI, 28mm (MI 257/42; Eim. 119; BMC [Jones] 149; MH 27; Platt, p. 125-26). A little crimped, very fine. Provenance: Bt. T. Millet list, June 2005 (no. 207).
Charles I, the Dominion of the Sea, small cast silver medal, 1630, by Nicolas Briot, bust of Charles I, right, wearing decorative lace collar, CAROLVS DG ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX FIDEI DEFENSOR, rev., ship in full sail, NEC META MIHI QVAE TERMINVS ORBI, 27.5mm (MI 257/43; Eim. 119b; BMC [Jones] 149; MH 28; Platt, p. 125-26). Very fine, some light tooling. Provenance: Bt. Caroline Penman, September, 1998.
Frederick Henry (1584-1647), Prince of Orange and Stadtholder, the siege of Maastricht and re-capture of Limbourg, silver medal, by Aert Verbeeck the Younger, 1632, armoured bust with lace collar three-quarters right, within oval, legend around in two lines, rev., cartographical plan of the city and fortifications of Maastricht, below panorama of Pappenheim`s army crossing the Maas, TRAIECT AD MOSA RECEPT 1632, 56.5mm (MI 263/56; Eim 122; vL II, 202; Scher [1997] 14). Good very fine and toned. The medal has previously been attributed to Jan van Bylaer. Provenance: Schulman Auction, 29 March, 2012 (lot 1036)
Charles I, the Scottish Coronation, gold medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, signed B on rev., crowned and draped bust left, wearing ornate lace collar, CAROLVS DG SCOTIÆ ANGLIÆ FR ET HIB REX, rev., a Scottish thistle in flower, HINC NOSTRÆ CREVERE ROSÆ, 30mm; 9.9g (MI 266/60; Eim. 123; BMC [Jones] 155; Platt p. 133, type B; Woll. iii). Good very fine and very rare in gold. The service took place and was held at St. Giles, Edinburgh, accompanied by an Anglican service, this intended as a warning to the Presbyterians of the future Charles imagined for Scotland. Much of the finery, gold, silver and jewellery that accompanied the king was lost when the ship carrying it, the Blessing of Burntisland, capsized and sank in the Firth of Forth.
Charles I, the return to London, cast gilt-silver medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, king on horseback left, holding sceptre in right hand, Eye of Providence above, plumed helmet on flowery ground below, CAROLVA AVGVSTISS ET INVICTISS MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB MONARCHA - 1633, rev., a panoramic view of the city of London, with St Paul`s and old London Bridge, SOL ORBEM RADIANS SIC REX ILLVMINAT URBEM, view of the city of London, sun above, a small E to the left of the sun, 41.5mm (MI 266/62; Eim.124; CP.20/4; BMC [Jones] 158a; Platt p. 135, type B). Very fine, some light tooling, the gilding contemporary though a little worn. See Footnote to previous lot. Provenance: Bt. Caroline Penman, September, 1998.
Charles I, the return to London, cast silver medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, king on horseback left, holding sceptre in right hand, Eye of Providence above, plumed helmet on flowery ground below, CAROLVA AVGVSTISS ET INVICTISS MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB MONARCHA - 1633, rev., a panoramic view of the city of London, with St Paul`s and old London Bridge, sun above, a small E to its left,,SOL ORBEM RADIANS SIC REX ILLVMINAT URBEM, 42mm (MI 266/62; Eim.124; CP.20/4; BMC [Jones] 158a; Platt p. 135, type B). Very fine with some tooling. See footnote to lot 223.
Charles I, the return to London, cast silver medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, bust of the King right, hair long, wearing falling lace collar and Garter George on ribbon, legend in band around with slightly stippled background, CAR DG MAG BRITAN FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., a panoramic view of the city of London, with St Paul`s and old London Bridge, sun above, a small E to its left, SOL ORBEM RADIANS SIC REX ILLVMINAT URBEM, 41.5mm (MI 266/63; Eim.125; CP.20/5; BMC [Jones] 159; Farquhar I, 182; Platt p. 137, type C), suspension loop. A cast of superb quality and sharpness, some light tooling, extremely fine and very rare. See Footnote to lot 223. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett list, June, 2009 (209).
The birth of Prince James, Duke of York, silver medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, crowned arms of the Duke of York in oval, NON SIC MILLE COHORTS, rev., crowned lion supporting shield inscribed in five lines, DVX EBORA NATVS OCT 14. 1635, 29.5mm (MI 267/64; Eim 126A; BMC [Jones] 160; Platt p.139). Virtually mint state. Provenance: SNC March 1998 (no. 1623); Spink Auction, 26 March, 2008 (lot 23)
The baptism of Prince James, Duke of York, silver medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, crowned arms of the Duke of York in oval, NON SIC MILLE COHORTS, rev., legend within wide floral border, IACOBVS DVX EBOR NAT 15 OCT BAPTIZ 24 NOVE 1633, 28.5mm (MI 268/65; Eim 126B; BMC [Jones] 161-163; Platt p.140). Extremely fine, toned. The date is given as 15 October in error. Provenance: Bt. eBay, October, 2004.
Charles I, the King`s children, silver medal, 1635, by Nicolas Briot, busts of Charles I and Henrietta Maria vis-à-vis and holding hands, CAROL DG MA BR REX ET HEN MARIA REGINA, rev., the three children, Princes Charles and James and Princess Mary, wearing embroidered dresses and caps, cherubs above holding crown, REGIS REGNORVM POPVLIQVE SALVS, 31.5mm (MI 273/73; Eim. 127; BMC [Jones] 164; Platt, pp. 142-43; Farquhar I, 194; II, 236). Strictly fine but a very rare medal. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett list, June 2005 (no. 211).
Endymion Porter (1587-1649), diplomat and royalist, black basalt medal, believed Wedgwood, after the bronze medal by Jean Warin (1635), his bearded bust right, wearing lace collar, ENDYMION PORTER R CAROLI A CVBICVLIS ÆTAT SVÆ 48, 71.5mm (cf MI 276/78; pl. XXIII, 3; cf BMC [Jones] 298; R & S, p. 282), late 18th century and without mark. As made. Reilly & Savage list an oval example and the Wedgwood Catalogue of 1779 mentions "E. Porter". Provenance: Bt. D. Fearon, October, 2013.
Sir William Ducy, Bt., later Viscount Downes (1612-1697), aged 21, uniface cast bronze portrait medal, 1636, by Claude Warin, bust right, in falling lace collar and doublet, the reverse incuse, 78.5 mm. (MI 277/80; BMC [Jones] 300). Good very fine and well cast on thin flan (with sharp indented image and lettering), good patination, two minute casting holes in truncation of bust, very rare. William Ducy [Ducye, Ducie] was the 2nd son of Sir Robert Ducy and Elizabeth Pyott. He married Frances Seymour, daughter of Lord Seymour. In 1656 he succeeded his brother Richard, becoming the 3rd Baron Ducy. He and his uncle Hugh, were appointed a Knights of the Bath in 1662 and Charles II also created him Viscount Downe of Ireland. In 1636, the year this medal was issued, Sir William Ducy and his wife were amongst the principal contributors to the Merchant Tailors` Company Almshouses, near Tower Hill, London. Provenance: Morton & Eden Auction, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1137); Glendining Auction, 22 November 1989 (lot 435).
Charles I, the Anglo-Dutch Fishing Treaty, cast silver medal, 1636, by Hans Reinhardt, conjoined busts of Charles I and Henrietta Maria right, dividing date 16 - 36, he in armour wearing wide lace collar and Garter George on ribbon, she with pearl necklace, CAR ET MAR DG ANGL FRANC ET HIBER RR, rev., seated figures of Justice and Peace, embracing, two infant genii in attendance, IVSTITIA ET PAX OSCVLATÆ SVNT PSAL 84, 55mm (MI 278/81; Eim. 128). A superb example of this handsome medal, extremely fine and very rare. The Anglo Dutch Fishing Treaty of 1636 saw the Dutch pay £30,000 to be permitted to fish in British waters. Some of the money was financed the deployment of a fleet to clear the seas of pirates. Provenance: Bt. Bank Leu, June, 2005.
Prince Charles, Installation as a Knight of the Garter, silver medal, 1638, by Nicholas Briot, half-length bust of the Prince three-quarters right, wearing plumed hat, Garter robes and George suspended from chain, CAROLVS PRIN MA BR NOBMI ORD GART MILES 22 MAY 1638, rev., Prince`s plumes and motto, C P to either side, all within Garter, MAGNI SPES MAGNA PARENTIS, 26.5mm (MI 281/87; Eim. 132; BMC [Jones] 171; Platt, type A, p.144). Good very fine, toned and very rare. Provenance: Bt. Caroline Penman, September, 1998.
Prince Charles, Installation as a Knight of the Garter, silver medal, 1638, by Nicholas Briot, sheep shelter beneath the tallest tree, above which his coronet, SERIS FACTVRA NEPOTIBVS VMBRAM, rev., legend in seven lines within Garter, CAROL M B REGIS FILIVS CAROL PRINC INAVGVRATVR XXII MAI MDCXXXIIX, 30mm (MI 281/88; Eim. 131; BMC [Jones] 171; Platt, type B, pp. 144-45). Very fine. Provenance: Ex E. K. Barnsdale Collection, Spink, New York, 11 December, 2001 (lot 16)
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