A mid-19th century French gilt bronze relief cast Neptune chargerIn the manner of Francois Villemsens (French, fl. mid-19th century), circa 1850The central circular reserve depicting the bearded sea god holding his trident aloft and riding in his scallop shell chariot, pulled by three hippocampi within a concave lobed inner border, outer rim elaborately cast with playful putti, various gods and goddess within chariots drawn by further hippocampi all on foaming waves, within four mask heads flanked by flowers and foliage, depicting aa putto blowing a gust of wind, two bearded males and a Bacchante wearing a fruiting vine headdress, 61.9cm diameter, 7.4cm deep approximatelyFootnotes:Likely descended from a family of goldsmiths in the 18th century, François Villemsens established his workshop in the Marais, first at 18 rue Michel Le Comte, then at 71 rue du Temple. In 1834, he exhibited a facsimile of the armour of Francis I, which was hailed by the Archives du Commerce et de l'Industrie (Paris, 1834, p. 157). By 1835, he entered the Réunion des Fabricants de Bronze, heir to the former corporation of foundrymen, and regularly participated in the Expositions des Produits de l'Industrie Française. Winning a silver medal at the Exhibition of 1839, Villemsens joined the 'Bronze of Art and Furnishings' category alongside Thomire & Cie and Victor Paillard before winning a further silver medal at the last Exposition des Produits de l'Industrie Française in 1849.With these successes he approached the Universal Exhibition in London in 1851 where he won a new medal by submitting several entries including a Neptune ewer bearing distinct stylistic and thematic similarities to the current lot. A pair of comparable ewers are offered in this sale as lot 90*. This success led him to New York where he participated in the Universal Exhibition of 1853 and his name appeared in the official catalogue of the New York exhibition of the industry of all nations, p. 154, at No. 15 as 'Bronze candelabras, groups, lamps, etc. Villemsens & Co, manu. 71 rue de Temple, Paris'... He was again a medallist at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1855 and by 1863 Villemsens had offered to finance the award of a carving prize that would be awarded each year by the Réunion des Fabricants de Bronze. After participating in the Universal Exhibition of 1867 where he presented a cast door from the Baptistery of Florence, he finally retired from business.*For a further discussion on Villemsens and the 1851 Neptune ewer which the design of this charger is likely based on, please see the following lot in this sale (lot 90).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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ZAHIR SHAH MOHAMMAD: (1914-2007) King of Afghanistan 1933-73. D.S., in Afghan Persian, as King, one page, 4to, n.p., 23rd October 1960, in Dari. The partially printed document, completed in manuscript, awards an advisor and member of the Ceremonial and Security office with a Second Star medal. Signed by the King to the lower left at the foot. With blank integral leaf. Some creasing and with a tear to the right edge, not affecting the text or signature, G
A unique JFK presentation KENNEDY JOHN F.: (1917-1963) American President 1961-63. An unusual and attractive presentation in the form of an acrylic plastic display piece featuring the bronze Presidential inauguration medal of John F. Kennedy designed by the American sculptor Paul Manship in 1961, the obverse featuring a relief head and shoulders profile study of Kennedy, with his name above, and the reverse featuring the Seal of the President of the United States along with the inauguration date of 20th January 1961, suspended below which is an official oblong 12mo Presidential card signed (‘John F Kennedy’) by Kennedy, as President, in bold black fountain pen ink and with a calligraphic inscription, ‘For: Jo and Phil Regan, with best wishes’. The medal, which was produced in limited numbers, has a diameter of 7 cm and the whole display piece measures approximately 14.5 cm in height, 13 cm in width and 5 cm in depth (at its deepest point). A rare JFK Presidential autograph and souvenir with a good association. VG Phil Regan (1906-1996) American actor and singer, husband of Josephine Dwyer Regan. Regan was a staunch Democrat and ardent supporter of John F. Kennedy who had previously sung the American National Anthem at Harry S. Truman’s inauguration in 1949. Regan later served time for bribery in a real estate scandal.
O'HARE EDWARD: (1914-1943) American Lieutenant Commander, a naval aviator of the United States Navy during World War II who became the Navy's first fighter ace of the war, and also the first naval aviator recipient of the Medal of Honor in World War II. An extremely rare pencil signature ('E H O'Hare') on an irregular neatly clipped 12mo card (approx. 11 x 7.5 cm), with three partial lines of text in ink, in an unidentified hand, above, 'for your success as a naval aviator - may all your wishes be fulfilled'. Autographs of O'Hare are extremely rare in any form as a result of his being killed in action at the young age of 29. Lightly affixed to the base of an A4 sheet of photographic paper featuring an image of O'Hare in a half-length pose wearing his United States Navy ensign's uniform. Some age toning to the card, not affecting the signature, G
SWETT JAMES E.: (1920-2009) American fighter pilot and flying ace with the United States Marine Corp during World War II, Medal of Honor winner. Selection of signed printed images etc. of various sizes (largest 8.5 x 11), most neatly removed from books or magazines, depicting Swett in various poses, wearing his uniform during World War II, others depicting his F4F Wildcat Fighter plane etc., all signed in bold black ink to clear areas, most with his name alone. Also including an A.L.S. by Swett, one page, 4to, California, 3rd April 2005, to Paul, stating, in part, 'It was a joy for me to read your account of flying. It gets into your blood after a while and….I at 85 yrs of age still fly a T.34 trainer - Far less powerful than a F40….My wife Loie passed away 5 years ago….I am chasing a couple of younger ladies - but after I catch them - I don't know what to do with them?'. G to generally VG, 11
A Swiss open face silver pocket watch, late 19th century, diam. 60mm, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, centre seconds, spade and whip hands, key wind and adjust, with hallmarked silver Albert chain having later white metal swivel fob and a hallmarked silver fob medal, chain length 42cm, gross wt. 223.4g. Condition - appears in working order, however not sold with any guarantee, general wear throughout, dial appears free from any cracks.
Robert Redford signed 10x8 inch black and white photo. Charles Robert Redford Jr. (born August 18, 1936) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award from four nominations, a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, the Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2014, Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10.
A large collection of 11 albums of First Day Covers, including one album with some earlier examples (1937 King George VI Crowned, Air Mail, 1940's-60's covers including 1948 Olympics etc). The other 10 albums with generally more modern covers from the 1970's onwards (Definitive Stamps including Wilding, decimel definitives, and many more), also with a Team GB Gold Medal Stamp Colllection. (12). *Condition: See online images.
A 9ct gold trefoil shaped fob medal with a crown shaped surmount, Birmingham 1907, length 4.4cm, a pair of 9ct gold oval cufflinks, total weight 10.8g, and two further pairs of cufflinks, with a Studs & Links box.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Various Queen Victoria and later tokens, medallions, etc., to include a Prince Albert commemorative Great Exhibition medallion, a Queen Victoria young bun head and veiled head 1837 medallion, a Prince of Prussia and Princess Royal of England commemorative marriage medallion, various enamel medals, to include a Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 1960 medal, etc. (1 tray)
A collection of British and world coins, including a George III crown (worn), a Victoria Jubilee Head crown 1889, a George V crown 1935 and a Maria Theresa thaler, pierced for suspension, together with a large silver Trinity College Dublin prize medal, awarded to 'Carolus A. Stanuell 1873'.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
An early 19th century silver stockbroker's medal by John Milton, engraved 'William Thomas Pittman'.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A late 20th century silver stockbroker's medal by John Pinches, London, dated 1972 and engraved 'David M. Carroll', within a fitted blue case, together with a group of coins, banknotes and medallions, including a USA Morgan dollar 1886 and a one-ounce silver ingot.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A London Mint Office Waterloo 200 1815-2015 medallion set, comprising five bronze-finished medallions and a seven-gram 14ct gold medallion commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, within a presentation folder, together with a silver copy of a Waterloo Campaign Medal, boxed with certificate.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A collection of diminutive coins and medallions, including an Edward VII Maundy penny 1903, a George V Maundy twopence and penny, both 1912, a small gilt medal, detailed 'Napoleon Emperor', a group of four gilt metal religious tokens and an item of South-east Asian bullet money.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A 9ct gold medal inscribed to the reverse 'The order of Merit & Honour of Knighthood was conferred upon Primo C.Wash by the members of the Chislehurst Lodge, as a mark of respect for his services in the cause of Buffaloism & of their regard & Esteem for him as a man, Jan 11th 1926' overall weight 23.6g.
A Salvation Army The order of Long Service medal for 50 years’ service, silver and enamels inscribed ‘To Commissioner Frank Dyer, 1st Feb 1946, from General George L Carpenter’ Two Salvation Army Long Service Crosses, for 25 year service one awarded to Mrs Colonel Annie Dyer 1909, silver and enamels, the reverse of each hallmarked Birmingham, one inscribed Brigadier Frank Dyer, George Lyndon Carpenter (20 June 1872 - 9 April 1948) was the 5th General of The Salvation Army (1939-1946) Also a small badge with George cross enamelled ‘Honi Soit Qui Maly Pense’ also a 1837-1897 Victoria Army & Navy 60th Anniversary Medal, on reverse. A man-of-war at sea, a lighthouse, and a sailing vessel; in the centre, a flagstaff with the union jack surmounted by the royal crest. Below, the royal arms between a mural and a naval crown (5)
WATERLOO MEDAL AND MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL PAIR TO CORPORAL GEORGE BALL OF THE 2ND LIFE GUARDS, comprising Waterloo Medal named to GEORGE BALL 2nd REG. LIFE GUARDS, the MGS with TOULOUSE and VITTORIA bars named to GEORGE BALL, CORPORAL, 2nd LIFEGUARDS. George Ball served with the 1st Cavalry Brigade under Major General Lord Somerest whose 2nd Life Guards sustained 155 casualties of the 231 Officers and Men fielded. Edge knocks and general wear to the first, the latter better with minor edge knock.
ASSORTED MEDALS, to include Military Cross, General Service Medal with MALAYA bar (CLARKE RAC), 1914-15 Star (LLOYD RFA), British War Medal (M H ROBSON), Victory Medal (JOHNSTONE 5. IR. H), India General Service Medal NWF and AFGHANISTAN bars (SEPOY DAD 1/22 PUNJABIS), Khedive's Star, MBE, two Croix de Guerre and a QSA (WILLIAMSON RIFLE BRIGADE) (11)
THE WAZIRISTAN KILLED IN ACTION MEDAL GROUP TO MAJOR J. W.B. TINDALL OF THE 3/7TH RAJPUT REGIMENT, comprising 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, General Service Medal with KURDISTAN bar, Jubilee medal, French Croix de Guerre with Palm, mounted as worn, together with his India General Service Medal with NORTH WEST FRONTIER 1936-7 bar, together with a blank 1914-15 Star and a duplicate British War Medal, and his mounted miniatures. Major J. W. B. Tindall or the 3/7th Rajput Regiment was killed on operations while commanding the battalion, by a sniper, in the Khaisora Valley in September 1936. Tindall served in Mesopotamia 1914-15 and with the Aden Operations Field Force 1917-21. While serving with the AFF it is noted that on the 5th of January 1918, during the confusion of an attack on Hatum, that it was largely due to the actions of six platoons, under Captain Tindall, who saw off a large body of Turkish reinforcements that appeared on the flank of the main attacking force. That action drew the commendation of the Commander in Chief, India, Sir C. C. Munro and a Croix de Guerre for Tindall and a Mention in Dispatches. Later, in 1936, in the Khaisora Valley operations, it was only Tindall's cool headedness that repelled a heavy attack, while under fire, he ran back to fetch up a machine gun to repel the enemy and once returned and directing the gun he was killed by a sniper. Together with an IGS with North West Frontier 1930-31 to Lt. G. F. Condon I.M.S.
Two 20th century hallmarked silver jewels / medals to include an enamelled Past Chairman medal for Hotel Catering and Institution Management Association and a masonic square and compass medals to read Presented by the Lindis Lodge to W. Bro. George John Neighbour in Appreciation of his Services 1969-1964. Both being held within Toye, Kenning & Spencer and Fattorini cases.
Danbury Mint - Our Royal Sovereigns - A 1987 Danbury Mint 22ct gold plated silver sovereign medal coin set. Issued to mark the 1200th Anniversary of the first coronation. The obverse to show the monarchs bust and the reverse to show the monarchs coat of arms. Each coin being hallmarked for London to coin rim. Two coins missing. Held with lined wooden presentation case. Measuring 21.6mm diameter at 4.83g approx weight of sterling silver and 22ct gold.
The Polish National Lodge - A 20th century silver hallmarked masonic jewel. The medal being held upon original black and grey striped ribbon on a gilt silver suspension in the form of a crown. The medal itself having Polish coat of arms of a crowned eagle modelled in releif upon a cross. The cross to read Presented to Bro. P. Chapman by the Polish National Lodge No. 534 1921' with the suspension verso to read 'Re-Presented to W. Bro. L. J. Scott'. Held within a Toye Kenning & Spencer Ltd folding case. Medal length 80mm. Total weight approx 46g.
An early 20th century Edwardian 15ct gold masonic medal. The medal having top bar with scrolled engraved bar with pale blue enamelled panel to read Cornhill Lodge No 1803 with a stylised pierced wheat sheaf beneath attached to pale blue ribbon over suspension with blue enamelled bar iand inset letters W.M. To hold a medal in the form of a square and compass with engraved details to surface. The obverse to read Presented to Bro Marmaduke Lawther, From the Chair of The Cornhill Lodge March 1st 1903. Stamped 15ct. Measures 115mm length. Total weight 32.5g. Marmaduke Lawther being the councillor chairman of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.
A collection of circulated coins to include British decimal and pre-decimal coins from the early 20th century and later, to include pennies, threepence pieces, sixpences, silver sixpences, half crowns. There are also a selection of banknotes including Scottish one pound notes from various banks, English 10 shilling note and a Reichsbanknote to value of 100000 Mark. Additionally there is an 1889 Exposition Universelle medal in bronze plus other foreign coins of various countries and denominations.
A 20th century 1930s gilt hallmarked silver masonic medal presented by Newbury Province. The medal having pierced top bar and suspender enamelled with R.A.O.B 1938 over original burgundy ribbon with embroidered monogram holding medal with enamelled cartouche set within an ornate gilt silver mount. The obverse to read 'Presented to Bro. T. W. Brown K.O.M. For Services As P.G.P 1938'. Hallmarked for H. Slingsby. In original red leather box marked for H. Slingsby. Measures 13cm length.
A 19th century Victorian Queen Victoria 1897 jubilee Kenning & Son gilt silver medal. The medal having clasp to read '14 June 1897' over enamelled suspension in the for a crown over a medal in the form of a square and compass against an Anglo-Indian lotus type cartouche. The centre having Queen Victoria bust in relief surrounded by four rows of paste stones flanked by enamelled dates of 1837 and 1897. Issued to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign. Held upon original pale blue ribbon. Stamped for Kenning of London & SILVER to verso. In original Kenning & Sons gilt tooled leather box.
Two early 20th century silver masonic medals. To include a medal having empty scroll top bar with original pale blue ribbon over ribbon suspension with letters No 673 over medal with central star featuring square and compass over letters A.D. 1925 on a roundel reading Lodge of St John St Paul Melita set within a laurel wreath mount. The obverse to read Spencer London with hallmarks. Accompanied by another gilt metal masonic medal stamped for G. Kenning & Sons. Both in G. Kenning & Sons cases. Measures 11cm length.
A 19th century and 20th century 9ct gold and gilt hallmarked silver Masonic Alma Lodge Roll of Honour medal. The medal having stamped 9ct gold top bar and suspension to read Roll of Honour, Alma Lodge over medal with central silver bull to centre in relief set with faceted red stone eyes upon a silver gilt knights templar with enameled white lettering to read Roll of Honour, Palmam.Qui. Meruit.Ferat with green guilloche enamel and eight paste stones. The obverse to read Presented by the Hon Sir W. G. H. Wilkins 13th Jan 1960'. The top bar and suspension having 19th century 9ct gold stamps and the medal having London hallmark 1959. Marks for Louis Simpson. In original Louis Simpson case. Measures 11cm length.
A collection early 20th century masonic jewel medals to include two Royal Arch keystone fobs in silver and chalcedony with one being stamped SILVER and marked for Kenning & Co, accompanied by an Edwardian masonic medal to read Presented by the Royal Borough of Greenwich Lodge to Bro. T. G. Alexander for Past Services as N.A. April 1902. All boxed.
A 20th century silver hallmarked masonic jewel. The medal having gilt metal enamelled top bar and suspension reading Past Arch 1931 with original burgundy ribbon with central enamelled button. The medal itself having central oval enamelled panel featuring Spring Lodge A.O.D. No. 660 with brotherly handshake modelled in relief, all being set within a mount in the form of a wreath of laurel and acorns. The obverse to read Presented to Bro. W. R. Thomas for Services as N. A. D. June-Sept 1931. Marked for Toye & Co and stamped SILVER. Measures 100mm. Total weight 49.5g.
Derriey,C.: Gravure et fonderie. Spécimen-Album. Paris, Derriey 1862. Fol. Mit 182 tls. farb. Tafeln. 2 Bl. (Preisliste u. Tafelverzeichnis). Ohldr. mit Rtit. (Vdeckel lose, ob. Rckn. läd., best. u. etw. berieb.). Bigmor/Wyman I, 81: "This is one of the most beautiful works ever issued from the French, or, indeed any other press... The album was prepared for distribution at the International Exhibition of London in 1862, at which it was afterwards honoured with a prize medal. It was not issued for sale. ". - Der anlässlich der Weltausstellung 1862 in London angefertigte, opulente Musterkatalog der Schriftgiesserei Derriey gilt als Meisterwerk der Typographie. - Der gelernte Buchdrucker Derriey (1808-77) entwickelte nach seiner autodidaktischen Ausbildung zum Schriftgießer, Graveur und Stempelschneider auch eine Rotationspresse, eine Nummerierungsmaschine für Banknoten sowie ein Musiknotentypensystem. - Die Tafeln mit Schriften, Vignetten, Zierleisten u.a. - Ohne die Tafeln 107 und 130-134 die laut Inhaltsverzeichnis nur einmal für Werbeprospekte der Presse gedruckt wurden. - Tls. schwach gebräunt, vereinzelt etw. fleckig. Hs. Eintragung a.V.
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