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Click here to subscribeA Queen’s South Africa medal "To No. 34153 Private J.J. Gillan, 112th Company Imperial Yeomanry", with five bars for South Africa 1902, South Africa 1901, Transvaal, Orange Free State and Cape Colony (medal somewhat worn and marked), and a First World War death plaque "To Sapper James Joseph Gillan, Royal Engineers" and with citation
A group of three George V First World War medals "To G.S.-331 Private J. Dundon, Royal Fusiliers", comprising - 1914/15 Star, Victory Medal and War Medal, two George VI medals "To Sergeant James Patrick Gillan" 1939/45 Star and Defence Medal, two cap badges for "The Intelligence Corps" and "London Fire Brigade Good Service" medal to the same person
Three Police medals "To Sergeant C. Bull (C.O. Division)", comprising - Queen Victoria 1897 Jubilee, Edward VII 1902 Coronation and George V 1911 Coronation, and a George V "Special Constabulary Faithful Service" medal, with two bars - "Long Service 1929" and "The Great War 1914/18", "To William M. Strand"
A pair of George V First World War medals "To No. 1999 Private J. Kennedy, Sixth London Regiment", comprising - 1914/15 Star and War medal (lacking Victory medal), and two First World War death plaques "To Private F. Flower, 1st/7th Battalion Middlesex Regiment" (died 1st October 1950), and "To 593584 Rifleman Donald Leslie Turnbull, 19th Battalion London Regiment" (died 23rd August 1917)
A group of three George VI Second World War medals attributed "To J.I. Harper. First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, Kenya", comprising - 1939/45 Star, Africa Star and War medal with oak leaves, a George VI France and Germany Star (uninscribed), a George VI Defence medal privately inscribed "To Mrs E. E. Hardy", and a George VI Territorial Efficiency medal "To 5619163 Sergeant D. Everly, Devonshire Regiment"
A group of five Victorian, Edward VII and George V medals "To No.1872 Private M. Quinn, Royal Irish Fusiliers and East Surrey Regiment", comprising - Queen’s South Africa with bar "Relief of Ladysmith", an Edward VII Long Service & Good Conduct medal, a George V Coronation medal, a George V War medal and Victory medal, and with death plaque
A group of eight George VI and Elizabeth II medals "To No. 6284496 Private (later Colour Sergeant) John Edwin Seymour, The Buffs", comprising - George VI General Service medal with bar "Palestine", 1939/45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence medal, War medal, Elizabeth II Africa General Service medal, with bar "Kenya", Elizabeth II Coronation medal, and a George VI Long Service & Good Conduct medal with suspender "Regular Army" (all Court mounted), complete with Certificate of Service 1930-1965, a selection of buttons, flashes, souvenir booklets and photographs, and a Colour Sergeant’s sash
An unattributed group of five George VI medals - comprising - 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, War Medal, and a George V 1939-1945 War medal awarded "To Leading Aircraftman F.G. Ovenden, R.A.F.", complete with scroll, letters and other relevant paperwork, and two George V "Special Constabulary" medal to other family members
A Davison’s Nile medal 1798 , in copper-gilt as awarded to Petty Officers, privately inscribed with the name "Donald Blair" and the edge with the legend "A Tribute of Regard - From Alexr Davison Esqr, St. James Square", 1.875ins diameter (fine - pierced at top edge for fitment of a suspension loop - rubbed on edges and highlights) Both Sides
Two horn snuff boxes, John Obrisset, circa 1712 oval, the first, signed with initials, pressed with a profile portrait of Charles I after the medal by Roettiers, the second with the arms of Sir Francis Drake each 10cm, 4in (2) The subjects on the lids of these two boxes are two of the most popular from Obrisset's oeuvre. The Drake coat of arms, which appears in a number of versions, in particular has been much discussed by P.A.S. Phillips, John Obrisset, London, 1931 and Paula Hardwick, Discovering Horn, Guildford, 1981, among others.
A transfer-printed snuff box, Battersea/Birmingham, circa 1755 rectangular, the lid with the arms of the Anti-Gallican Society, the interior with a profile of George II, in the Antique manner, engraved by Simon-Francois Ravenet, after the medal by John Sigismund Tanner, the sides and base with printed brown shell and diaper motif 8.5cm, 3.25;in Provenance Lord Ilford of Bury, sale, Sotheby's London, 9 June 1975, lot 39 The Anti-Gallican Society was instituted in 1745 in order 'to oppose the insiduous arts of the French Nation', that is, to discourage the importation and consumption of French produce and manufactures. Stephen Theodore Janssen, the owner and founder of the Battersea enamel factory at York House was one of the SocietyÕs Grand Presidents.. Dr Watney, ÔPetitions for Patents É.Õ, E.C.C. Transactions, 1966, cites this box among group A6 of the printed brown diaper and shell type of transfer-printed boxes with Birmingham and Battersea connections. He illustrates the two Anti-Gallican designs, p .86, a and b..
Earl St Vincent’s Reward medal 1800, in silver, diameter 47mm. Obverse bust of St. Vincent left, in naval uniform with legend “Earl St Vincent’s Testimony of Approbation 1800”, reverse: sailor and marine shaking hands within oak wreath with Union flag background, and legend “Loyal and True”. Edge engraved “Samuel*Blight”. Good Very Fine, a little dark staining to obverse, cleaned. Plate 1. Note:These awards were given to crew members of Victory and Ville de Paris who did not take part in the Mutiny in the Mediterranean.
A late Victorian officer’s 1821 pattern sword of The 17th Lancers, faintly curved blade 34½” by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, numbered 38144 (1900) on backstrap, etched with crowned VR cypher, wreath, regimental badge “17 Duke of Cambridge’s Own Lancers” and owner’s name R W V Bruce, within angular scrolled panels, plated scroll pattern bowl guard, wirebound diced composition grips, in its plated scabbard. Good Condition (blade repolished over pitting) Plate 28. Note: Robert William Vesey Bruce was commissioned in 1900, served throughout the Boer War, was mentioned in despatches and awarded the Queen’s medal with 4 clasps. Promoted Captain in 1908, he served in WWI, became Major in 1916 and retired on half pay at the end of the war.
Elizabeth II General Service Medal, with 'CYPRUS' clasp, and an Elizabeth II G.S.M. 1962 with clasps 'BORNEO', 'MALAY PENINSULA' and 'SOUTH ARABIA', both named to '23399957 PTE. A. JONES. A. & S.H.', an Elizabeth II Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, named to 'ANDREW JONES', and a 1939-45 Defence medal
Family related lot of First and Second World War medals, comprising of; 1914-18 War and Victory medals named to '40538 PTE. P. BELL K.O. SCO. BORD.', 'Comrades of the Great War' enamelled lapel badge, 1911 Coronation medal, 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star with 'France and Germany' clasp. Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 clasp, Italy Star, Defence and War medals, with matching miniatures (both groups mounted) and recognition slip, a silver A.R.P. badge, and a silver gilt 'LAGOS CALEDONIAN SOCIETY-PAST CHIEFTAN' medal engraved to the reverse 'PO BELL 1970/71, 1971-72', with ribbon in presentation packet
1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, and 1939-45 War medal, with slip in original box of issue, addressed to 'Mr F. Walker, Stirling' (Army), together with a Record of Service Form. Soldier's Release Book and other period military documents, including a 'TAC HQ 21 ARMY GROUP SECRET TELEPHONE DIRECTORY, 20 Feb 45.'
George V Military Medal, named to '3043 PTE A.K. WATERSTON. 1/8 LOND: R.', a 1914-15 Star trio, named to '3043. PTE. A. WATERSTON, 8-LOND.R.' a Post Office Rifles cap badge, an Elizabeth II Imperial Service Medal, named to 'ALEXANDER KILPATRICK WATERSTON M.M.', in fitted box, two Royal Artillery items of insignia, and a gilt medal, marked to the reverse '25 ME BAL DES X 1903. Also included in this lot is a print of an original photograph of Pte, Waterston wearing his MM, and a brief handwritten account of his military and personal history
1914-18 British War Medal, and a Mercantile Marine War Medal, both named to 'ALBERT PRICE' and both in original packets, a 1939-1945 Star, the Atlantic Star and 1939-1945 War medal, in original box of issue, addressed to 'A. PRICE Esq., ALTRINGHAM, CHESHIRE', The Royal Life Saving Society bronze medal, engraved to the reverse 'A. PRICE. AUG 1911.' in a fitted box, a Scottish Horse cap badge and a Scottish Horse enamelled lapel badge, a silver Scottish Clan badge (Stewart), a Co-operative Wholesale Society Limited Jubilee Medal 1863-1913, and a St. John Ambulance Association medal, engraved to the reverse 'WILLIAM LORD No. 31358' on rope chain Note: Albert Price rose to the rank of Captain. Also included in this lot are his Master's sleeve bands and epaulettes.
1914-19 British Victory medal, named to '29456 PTE J. MCLEAN. CAMERONS.', a Cameron Highlanders glengarry badge on tartan backing cloth, another British Victory medal, named to '243188 GNR. W. MUIR. R.A.', 1929-1945 Defence and War medals, with ribbon bar, in orifginal box of issue addressed to 'J.STEVENSON, ESQ., BELLSHILL, LANARK. ' (R.A.F.), France and Germany Star, 1939-45 War medal, a King's Badge for War Service, and two King's Own Scottish Borderers glengarry badges
Independent Order of Oddfellows. Manchester Unity, silver gilt and enamel medal, engraved to the reverse 'LOYAL BREWERS LODGE M.U. No. 4806. PRESENTED TO Bro. W.J. Johnson. P.G.1911.', with ribbon and pin brooch, a Merit medal to the same Order and with the same recipients details engraved to the reverse, both medals with maker and Birmingham marks, and an 'Independent Order of Oddfellows. Scarborough 1913' enamel and gilt lapel badge, maker marked (3)
Arthur Duke of Wellington, four commemorative bronze medals, three with relief profile of Wellington to obverse, and three different reverse images in relief, 1. The English Army arrives in the Peninsula MDCCCVIII. 2. Passage of the Duro 1809. 3. Waterloo June XVIII MDCCCXV, the fourth medal with 'Battle of Vimiera Aug XXI MDCCCVIII', and 'The English Army Enters Lisbon Sept. XI MDCCCVIII', all approximately 1 1/2in (3.9cm) diameter
Czechoslovakian gilt bronze medal, the obverse with the wording 'RAD. PROF. UNIVERSITY KARLOVY PH. DR. ALBERT PRAZAK NAR.11.vi.1880' surrounding relief profile and the reverse showing armed civilian figures behind barricade (resistance) in relief and the wording 'VELIKEMU BOJOVNIKU VYSOKOMYTSKA ZA LEPSI ZIVOT A JEDNOTU CESLOSLOVESKEHO LIDU.5.V.1945' AND 'POCTA CESKE AKADEMIE VED A UMENI Z FONDU MUDRA ANT,. HURANE', 2 3/4IN (7cm) diameter
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Great Britain / England, Charles II, Coronation 1661, Copper Medal, by Thomas Rawlins, crowned bust left wearing Collar of the Garter, signed R below, rev Charles as a shepherd, DIXI CVSTODIAM – 23 APRIL 1661, plain edge, 33mm (MI 474/80). Minor spotting on obverse, otherwise extremely fine and a very rare variety, known only in this metal.
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Great Britain / England, Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757), The Capture of Portobello, Pinchbeck Medal, 1739, half-length figure three-quarters left, holding baton, rev six ships in harbour, WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY, 40mm (MI 532/96; Betts 188). Extremely fine and struck with raised rim, one small spot on edge (reverse at 3 o’clock). On November 21st, 1739, Admiral Vernon attacked the ‘Iron Fort’ at Portobello “with six ships only” and after a short resistance it surrendered. The six ships in the action were H.M.S. Burford (flagship), 70 guns, H.M.S. Hampton Court (Commodore Brown's ship), 70 guns, H.M.S. Worcester, 60 guns, H.M.S. Strafford, 60 guns, H.M.S. Princess Louisa, 60 guns, and H.M.S. Norwich, 50 guns. A seventh ship, H.M.S. Sheerness, 20 guns had been deployed to Cartagena as a scout. Washington’s home, Mount Vernon is named after him, Colonel Lawrence Washington had been part of the American Colonial force serving under him. .
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Great Britain / England, Admiral Edward Vernon, The Capture of Fort Chagre, Pinchbeck Medal, 1740, signed J M, half-length figure of Admiral Vernon right, staff in hand, Fort Chagre behind to left, trophies and flag to right, rev six ships enter Porto Bello harbour, 36mm (MI 546/147; Betts 291, illustrated). Good very fine, much original colour remaining, traces of lacquer in and near exergue on reverse, rare. The bombardment of Fort Chagre (now Chagres), at the mouth of the Chagre River in Panama, lasted from March 22nd to the 24th when the garrision surrendered. The ships that engaged in the bombardment were H.M.S. Stafford, H.M.S. Norwich, H.M.S. Falmouth, and H.M.S. Princess Louisa.
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Great Britain / England, Archdeacon Ralph Brideoake (1665-1743), Death, Copper Medal, 1743, by J A Dassier, bust right, rev the Church of St Mary, Southampton, 54mm (MI 572/208). The scarcer variety of the medal, almost very fine, but surface scuffed and with edge knocks. Ralph Brideoake, Archdeacon of Winchester, had been Rector of St Mary’s, Southampton when, in 1722, the church was restored at his own expense. .
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