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Lot 162

An Argentinian 800 silver mounted soligen dagger, repousse decorated with flowers and scrolling leaves

Lot 375

French New Testament, LE NOUVEAU TESTAMENT, c`est à dire, La Nouvelle Alliance de nostre Seigneur Iesus Christ, Amsterdam 1700, 12mo, bound with Psalms, in straight-grained full red morocco, with ornate leaf-patterned silver frame to the board-edges and tree-shaped silver clasps, generally a good copy

Lot 46

Postage Stamps 1923-1948 Silver Wedding set £1 and 1.1/2d; A George V set of stamps 1912-1913 and various other loose commemorative stamps and a set of Clive Feigenbaum Gold Staffa stamps

Lot 545

LINDBERGH (Charles A) The Spirit of St Louis, New York 1953, signed and inscribed to title by the author to Dr Archibald Ballantyne, then secretary to the Royal Aeronautical Society, silver blocked blue cloth in chipped aged dust jacket Provenance: Dr Ballantyne and by descent within the family

Lot 10

Henry VIII (1509-1547), Head of the Church, restitutional silver medal or `so-called` pattern crown, c. 1545, crowned bust virtually full-face, holding sword of state and orb, rev., crowned arms with lion and dragon supporters, HR monogram below, ANGLICE Z HIBENICE ECCLESIE SVPREMVM CAPVT, 43mm (cf MI 47/43). Good very fine and rare. Medallic Illustrations states `…the unsatisfactory nature of the workmanship renders it probable that it is a copy, made in the present (ie 19th) century on the Continent…`, however H. E. Pagan (BNJ 40, 1971, "Mr. Emery`s Mint"), writing of these pieces states they "could very well be products of the Emery mint". Provenance: Bt. eBay, December, 2012.

Lot 100

The Spanish Invasion defeated, silver medal, 1596, by G. van Bijlaer, struck in Dordrecht, a hand from heaven holds a cord connecting the shields of arms of England, France and the United Provinces, RVMPITVR HAVD FACILE, rev., the name äÉåÈä radiates over a distressed and sinking Spanish fleet, QVID ME PERSEQVERIS I5 - 96, 51.5mm (MI 163/148; Eim. 67; vL I, 476; MH 481). Good very fine, some edge bruising. The Spanish fleet had already been destroyed by Elizabeth at Cadiz, but it was rapidly re-built and had just sailed from Ferrol when it was almost completely destroyed in a great storm off Cape Finisterre. Provenance: Spink Auction, 12 July, 2001 (lot177).

Lot 102

The Battle of Turnhout and Spanish defeats, by Prince Maurice of Nassau, Dutch silver medal, 1597, Belgic Lion with sword raised and arrows, SOLI DEO HONOR ET GLORIA, rev., legend in eleven lines, ORDINVM AVSPICIIS PRINCIPIS MAVRITII DVCTV HOSTE AD TVRNHOVTVM …, 51.5mm (MI 166/152; Eim. 68; vL I, 484). Extremely fine. Provenance: Swiss Bank Corporation, 3 May, 2001 (lot 785).

Lot 107

The Battle of Turnhout and Spanish defeats, by Prince Maurice of Nassau, Dutch silver medal, 1597, by Gerhard van Bijlaer, struck in Dordrecht, the troops of Prince Maurice chase after the Spanish, A DNO FACTVM EST MIRABILE IN OCVLIS NOSTRIS, rev., central legend, VENIT VIDIT DEVS VICIT, legend around, VICTRIA PARTA SPATIO TRIMESTRI, nine miniature city views, named in outer legend, ALPEN BERC MEVRS GROL BREVORT ENSCH OLD OTM LINGEN, 52mm (MI 170/163; Eim. 70; vL I, 482). Extremely fine. Provenance: Schulman Auction, 11 January, 2000 (lot 1897).

Lot 11

Henry VIII, Supremacy of the Church, cast silver restitutional medal, 1545, on the King`s Assumption of the title "Supreme Head of the Church of England", after an original attributed to Henry Bayse (or Basse), chief engraver, bust right, wearing jeweled cap, ermine robe and Collar, legend in two lines around, HENRICVS OCTA ANGLIÆ FRAN CI ET HIB REX FIDEI DEFENSOR ET/IN TERR ECCLE ANGLI ET HI BE SVB CHRIST CAPVT SVPREMVM, rev., legend in eleven lines, between "HR" and "Londini 1545", in Hebrew and Greek, 50mm (MI 47/44; Eim. 26; H & P pl. 28, 1), late 18th century. Nearly extremely fine, deeply toned and rare. See also G. F. Hill, "The medal of Henry VIII as Supreme Head of the Church," NC (1916), pp. 194-195. Provenance: Ex. Dix, Noonan, Webb Auction, 17 December, 2007 (lot 1249).

Lot 111

Elizabeth I, the Battle of Nieuport, Dutch silver medal, 1600, plan and view of the siege of Fort St. Andrew, Prince Maurice on horseback in foreground, COMPVLSO AD DEDIT PRÆSID ANDREÆ CÆSO FVGATOQ A NEOP ALB AVST, rev., Prince Maurice on horseback to right, sword upraised, tramples on his foes, battle and fleet in the distance, CAPTIS CXXX MILIT SIGNIS ORD AVSP PRINCEPS MAVR VICTOR REDIIT, 56mm (MI 174/171; vL I, 535), a contemporary cast medal contained within a roped border with suspension loop and ring. Very fine, rare. Provenance: Schulman Auction, April, 2002 (lot 1002)

Lot 112

Elizabeth I, The Battle of Nieuport, States of Utrecht, copper jeton, 1600, crowned shield of Utrecht, CALCVLVS ORDINVM TRAIECTEN, rev., Spaniards flee before the advancing allies, HOC OPVS DOMINI EXERCITVVM, 31.5mm (MI 176/173; Dugn. 3507; vL I, 535). Sharp very fine and rare in silver. Provenance: Bt. Schulman, January, 2006.

Lot 113

Elizabeth I, The Battle of Nieuport, Province of Zeeland, silver jeton, 1600, crowned shield of Zeeland, rev., Spaniards flee before the advancing allies, HOS DIES VIDIT FVGIENS IACENTES 2 IVLII 1600 - AD NEOPORTV, 30mm (MI 176/174; Dugn. 3508; vL I, 535). Sharp very fine and rare in silver. Provenance: Elsen Auction, 15 September, 2007 (lot 1939); ex Coin Invest Auction, 20 November, 1995 (lot 1894)

Lot 115

The Conference for propositions for Peace, following the Battle of Nieuport and held at Bergen op Zoom, Dutch silver jeton, 1600, bonfire of military trophies, DVCE ALB AVST EXERC AD NEOPORT CAESO, rev., Liberty cap offered to Belgic Lion, TVTVM AVDENDI PRECIVM OBLATA LIBERTAS, 29mm (MI - ; Pax 41 var.; vL I, 551; Dugn 3510). A choice specimen, extremely fine. Provenance: Elsen Auction, 15 September, 2007 (lot 1941); Schulman Auction, 17 April, 2000 (lot 2378).

Lot 117

Elizabeth I, pattern struck silver Groat or medalet, "Distress Relieved", 1601, by Charles Anthony, mm. star on obv. only, crowned bust of Queen three-quarters left, wearing richly embroidered dress, jewels and high ruff collar, VNVM A DEO DVOBVS SVSTINEO, rev., Royal monogram, surmounted by double-arched crown dividing date, AFFLICTORVM CONSERVATRIX, 25mm, 3.92g (MI 177/177; BMC [Peck] 8; Brown and Comber P7; North 2050). A superb portrait piece, extremely fine, toned and very rare. "Distress Relieved" is a medalet that refers to Elizabeth as "preserver of the afflicted" after she had ensured provision to be made available to sick and wounded soldiers and seamen. Provenance: Bt. Baldwin`s, March, 1998.

Lot 118

Elizabeth I, pattern struck silver "Pledge" Penny or medalet, 1601, by Charles Anthony, crowned bust of Elizabeth three-quarters left in elaborately embroidered dress, with jewels and ruff collar, toothed border both sides, THE PLEDGE OF, rev., Royal monogram, surmounted by double-arched crown dividing date, A PENNY, inverted die axis, 17.5mm; 2.02g (cf MI 177/177, note; BMC [Peck] 3; Brown and Comber P8; North 2051). Toned, almost very fine and very rare. Medallic Illustrations refers to this piece in the footnote to the "Distress Relieved" pattern coin or medalet (MI 177/177). See footnote to previous lot. Provenance: Dix, Noonan, Webb Auction, 13 March, 2002 (lot 378).

Lot 122

The Spanish Squadrons defeated, silver medal, 1602, by Gerhard van Bijlaer, struck at Dordrecht, the name ??????? radiates above a cartographic landscape of Grave and adjacent country, GRAVIA CAPTA TVRMIS EQVIT VII CÆSIS, rev., aerial views of a cavalry engagement near Maastricht and a naval action off Goodwin Sands, the coastlines showing Calais and England, TRIREM VI DEPRESS FRACT FVGATISQ, 55 mm (MI 179/180; Eimer 76; v.L. I, 555; MH 23). Good very fine with uniform tone. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1115); Mrs. Greta S. Heckett Collection, Sotheby`s, 25 May, 1977 (lot 41); James O`Byrne Collection, Christie`s, 10 July, 1962 (lot 7, part).

Lot 125

Elizabeth I, silver oval portrait cliché, c. 1602, unsigned, bust of Elizabeth her head turned slightly to the left, in the style of the Dangers Averted Medal of 1589, wearing elaborate dress with `puffed` arms, ruff collar, jewels in her hair, holding scepter and orb, legend in two lines at top, ELIZABETH DG A F ET HIB / REG I - NA, 44 x 36.5mm (MI 183/186; H & P pl. 28, 6). An excellent portrait, good very fine, toned and small piercing at top, rare. MI records the piece as "rather a medallic portrait than a medal" and "of good workmanship and rare". Provenance: Bt. R. Falkiner.

Lot 127

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.

Lot 129

Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), statesman and poet, an engraved silver counter, from the same hand as the previous group, bust three-quarters right, hair swept back, wearing ruff collar, rev., a Tudor rose, SIR P SIDNEY, 23.5mm. Very fine and rare. Provenance: Ex. Papillon Collection, 25 March, 1998 (lot 11); ex Stucker Collection, Histoire numismatique du Protestantisme, Emile Bourgey Auction, Paris, 21-23 November, 1977 (lot 146).

Lot 13

Henry VIII, silver counter, by or from the workshop of Simon de Passe, c. 1639, in imitation of engraving, half-length full-face bust, wearing crown with hat brim, holding sword and orb, Tudor Rose to right, HENRY THE VIII, rev., crowned arms within Garter, decorative border, 25mm (cf MI 380/282 - the set). Very fine and scarce. For an almost complete set, in which another is included, see lot (442) Provenance: Morton & Eden Auction, 5 - 6 June, 2013 (lot 580, part)

Lot 131

Thomas Sackville, Lord Buckhurst (1536-1608), Lord High Treasurer, silver counter, 1602[3], arms of Sackville within Garter, T SACKVIL B D BVCH ANG THES EQ AVRA, rev., a leopard rampant, 16 - 02, SEMPER FIDELIS, 28.5mm (MI 189/4). Extremely fine, variety with AVRA for AVRA, even grey tone, rare. See footnote to previous lot.

Lot 132

Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury (?1563- 1612), principle Secretary to the King, silver counter, 1603, shield of arms, RO CECYLL PRI SECR REG MAT MR CVR WARDO, rev., crest, Six arrows in saltire tied with a ribbon surmounted by a morion cap, SERO SED SERIO, 1602, 28.5mm (MI 189/6; Eim. 83). Nearly extremely fine and rare. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett, March, 2009.

Lot 133

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, silver counter, 1602-3, shield of arms, EDW COKE ATTORNAT GENERALIS, rev., an ostrich to left, a horseshoe in its beak, PRVDENS QVI PATIENS, 28mm (MI 190/7). Very fine and extremely rare. The ostrich was Coke`s crest and the reverse legend his motto. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett, 2001.

Lot 135

Sir John Hele (c. 1542 - 1608), appointed Queen`s Serjeant by Elizabeth I, silver counter, 1602-3, shield of arms, DIEV ET SA MAIESTIE, rev., an eagle, sread wings on cap of dignity, IOHANNES HELE SERVIENS, 28mm (MI 191/10). Very fine and excessively rare. Hele was a lawyer and money-lender: Justice of the Peace for Devon, c.1577 and Cornwall, c.1591; Bencher, Inner Temple, 1586; Lent reader 1591; recorder, Exeter 1592-1605; serjeant-at-law 1594; Queen`s serjeant 1602; King`s serjeant, 1603; recorder, Plymouth and Plympton Erle, c.1604. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett, 2001.

Lot 136

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.

Lot 137

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.

Lot 138

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.

Lot 139

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.

Lot 142

The Gunpowder Plot, Dutch silver medal or jeton, 1605, struck at Dordrecht, a serpent moves among lilies, DETECTVS QVI LATVIT SC, rev., the name ???????, 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).

Lot 145

Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury (?1563- 1612), principle Secretary to the King, silver counter, 1608, crowned shield of arms within Garter, ROBERT COM SALISBVR SVMM ANGLIÆ THESAVR, rev., crest, Six arrows in saltire tied with a ribbon under a helmet, SERO SED SERIO, 28mm (MI 189/6). Nearly extremely fine, toned and rare. See also lot (92) and by the same hand. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett, March, 2009.

Lot 147

The Alliance of England, France and the United Provinces, Dutch silver medal, 1609, struck in Dordrecht, the name ???????, 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).

Lot 150

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.

Lot 151

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.

Lot 159

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)

Lot 16

Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), silver counter, 1551, unsigned, Victory standing left holding wreath and palm branch, MARIA D G R S, rev., crowned M above 1551 within laurel wreath, 28.5mm (vide MI vol. I, p. 59 note; cf. Van Mieris III/289; Graham Goddard, `Mary, Queen of Scots - and Hungary`, Coin and Medal News, vol. 22, No. 10, Oct. 1985, p.25). A fascinating and unique medal, sharp extremely fine. This piece appears to have been originally struck for use in the household of Queen Mary of Hungary (1522-1558), the original H in the obverse legend having been altered to an S and the date 1552 altered to 1551. Provenance: Ex collections of the Dukes of Atholl (private sale to Spink`s); Bt. Spink October 1985; Spink Auction, 29 March, 2006 (lot 284)

Lot 161

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).

Lot 163

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.

Lot 164

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.

Lot 166

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).

Lot 167

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).

Lot 168

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).

Lot 169

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).

Lot 17

Edward VI, Christ`s Hospital, presentation medal, 1791, in richly gilt-silver, after a portrait by William Scrots, bust three-quarters left on stippled background, wearing feathered cap doublet and Garter Chain and George, EDVARDUS SEXTUS R, signed GS [Guillaume Scrots] and hallmarked below truncation, facing bust of king, rev., engraved `Presented by David Pike Watts Esquire to Matthew Cotton Esquire`, 56 x 39.5mm (cf Grimshaw 89), London hallmark 1791, maker John Huston, shaped suspension loop. Extremely fine and rare. The medal is similar to the Marker`s medals of the period and is clearly after a painting by William Scrots, a painter of the Tudor court to whom several portraits of Edward VI are attributed. The medal`s benefactor, David Pike Watts, was the adopted son of the vintner Benjamin Kenton, and inherited his business and fortune. Given to good works, he was a patron of Christ`s Hospital, and many other institutions. He was the artist John Constable`s uncle. The Pike Watts Mausoleum, in the Church of the Holy Cross, Ilam, Staffordshire, contains Francis Chantrey`s magnificent monument. By 1833 the recipient, Matthew Cotton, is recorded in the post of Receiver and Wardrobe Keeper at Christ`s Hospital. Provenance: St. James`s Auction 17, 24 May, 2011 (lot 854)

Lot 170

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.

Lot 171

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 ??????? 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).

Lot 172

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 ??????? 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)

Lot 173

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 ??????? 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.

Lot 174

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 ??????? 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).

Lot 176

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).

Lot 18

Edward VI, Christ`s Hospital, silver Marker`s medal, by Lewis Pingo, awarded c. 1870`s, bust of Edward VI right, his crown incorporated in hat, rev., bible opened at the pages of Exodus, dated 1552, named on edge inscribed (Egbert Lampard), 35mm (MI 61/16: Eimer, Pingo 29; Eimer 66a; Grimshaw 90). Good very fine. The Abney Park Cemetery in Stoke Newington lists an Egbert Lampard who died 20 Februaury, 1917 aged 55 and who could well be the recipient of this medal. Provenance: Bt. eBay, August, 2006.

Lot 184

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)

Lot 187

James I (and Charles, Prince of Wales), engraved silver counter, possibly by Simon van de Passe, c.1616, bust of James three-quarters right, wearing broad-brimmed hat with jewel, GIVE THY IUDGEMENTS O GOD UNTO THE KING, rev., bust of Prince Charles three-quarters right, without beard, AND THY RIGHTEOVSNESS UNTO THE KINGS SONNE, 27mm., (MI 376/273). Very fine.

Lot 188

James I and Charles, Prince of Wales, engraved silver counter, workshop of Simon de Passe, c.1616, bust of James three-quarters right, wearing broad-brimmed hat with jewel, lace ruff, ermine robes and Collar of the Garter, GIVE THY IUDGEMENTS O GOD UNTO THE KING, rev., bust of Prince Charles, small pointed beard and lace collar over doublet, AND THY RIGHTEOVSNESSE UNTO THE KINGS SONN, 30mm (MI 376/272, var.). Good very fine. Provenance: Spink Auction (156), (lot 178).

Lot 190

Charles I, Marriage to Henrietta Maria (1609-1669), cast gilt silver medallet, 1625, by Pierre Regnier, busts vis-à-vis, he wearing ruff collar, CH MAG ET HEN MA BRIT REX ET REG, rev., cupid scattering roses and lilies, FVNDIT AMOR LILIA MIXTA ROSIS, 21mm (MI 238/1; Eim.105: BMC [Jones] 101-104; Platt I, type A, pp. 115-16), mounted as pendant in roped border with suspension loop and ring. Very fine, the gilding and mount believed contemporary. Provenance: Bt. Lion Passant [Exeter], September, 2000.

Lot 191

Charles I, Marriage to Henrietta Maria (1609-1669), cast silver medallet, 1625, by Pierre Regnier, busts vis-à-vis, he wearing falling lace collar, CH MAG ET HEN MA BRIT REX ET REG, rev., cupid scattering roses and lilies, FVNDIT AMOR LILIA MIXTA ROSIS, 22.5mm (MI 238/1; Eim.105, BMC [Jones] 101-104; Platt I, type A, pp. 115-16). Very fine. Provenance: Bt T. Millett, April, 2002.

Lot 193

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).

Lot 194

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.

Lot 195

Charles I, Coronation, silver uniface portrait cliché, 1626, by Nicolas Briot, bust right wearing ruff collar and ribbon for medal, signed NBF below, 25mm (MI 243/11; BMC [Jones] 127; Platt, type C, p. 118). Good very fine, toned and without creases. Provenance: Bt. Spink.

Lot 197

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.

Lot 2

William de Wykeham (1324-1404), bishop of Winchester and founder [1382] of Winchester College, College`s silver prize medal for Latin and English composition, established 1797, by John Milton, awarded to "IACOBVS GOVER. BEDFORD COLL. WINTON SCHOLARIS AD 1804", bust of DE WYKEHAM left, in cope and mitre, rev., Prince of Wales`s plumes, HONOREM PRINCEPS PROPONIT, named on edge, 48mm (MI 11/3; BHM 931, date shown as 1816; Stainton 16; Grimshaw 13). Extremely fine and scarce. The recipient probably the Rev. James Gower (or Gover), of Portsea, Hants, who went up to St. John`s College, Oxford (B.A. 1808); died 30 March, 1871. Provenance: Bt. eBay, August, 2012.

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