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Lot 355

Argento inciso e sbalzato a motivi vegetali e ornamentali. Secolo XX. Peso 1.600 gr. Cm h 45Engraved and embossed silver with plant and ornamental motifs. 20th century. Weight 1.600 gr. Cm h 45

Lot 356

Antico argento con figure egizie sui laterali. Probabile Napoli. Epoca impero. Peso gr. 140. Cm h 6Ancient silver with Egyptian figures on the sides. Probably Naples. Empire era. Weight gr. 140. Cm h 6

Lot 357

Argento inciso e sbalzato. Firmato Sorel. Gr. 2.776. Cm h 60.Engraved and embossed silver. Sorel signed. Gr. 2.776. Cm h 60

Lot 358

Argento inciso e sbalzato decorata a motivi vegetali e ornamentali. Sicilia fine secolo XVIII. Peso gr. 150. Cm h 16Engraved and embossed silver decorated with plant and ornamental motifs. Sicily late eighteenth century. Weight gr. 150. Cm h 16

Lot 359

Antico argento inciso e sbalzato a motivi ornamentali. Napoli. Inizi secolo XIX. Peso gr. 356. Cm h 19Antique silver engraved and embossed with ornamental motifs. Naples. Early 19th century. Weight gr. 356. Cm h 19

Lot 360

Antico argento inciso e sbalzato sul bordo a motivi floreali. All'interno lunga iscrizione che lo descrive come premio per la corsa intitolata a Lord George Bentinck avvenuta il 18 luglio 1845. Marcato Londra. Peso 6.428 gr. Cm d 63Antique silver engraved and embossed on the edge with floral motifs. Inside, a long inscription describing it as an award for the race named to Lord George Bentinck which took place on 18 July 1845. Marked London. Weight 6.428 gr. Cm d 63

Lot 362

Argento dorato. Fibbia raffigurante San Giorgio che scaccia il drago contornato da cherubini alati e motivi floreali. Cintura incisa e sbalzata con putti e motivi floreali incisi e dorato. Piana degli Albanesi. Seconda metà secolo XIX. Gr. 980Gilded silver. Buckle depicting St. George chasing the dragon surrounded by winged cherubs and floral motifs. Belt engraved and embossed with cherubs and engraved and gilded floral motifs. Plain of the Albanians. Second half of the 19th century. Gr. 980

Lot 365

Antico argento inciso e sbalzato con putti alla base. Puntali incisi. Napoli. Secolo XVIII. Cm 85x47Antique silver engraved and embossed with cherubs at the base. Engraved tips. Napoli. XVIII century. Cm 85x47

Lot 118

Antico argento sbalzato e inciso. Marcato Palermo. Secolo XIX. Peso 323 gr. Cm h12Antique embossed and engraved silver. Marked Palermo. XIX century. Weight 323 gr. Cm h12

Lot 119

Argento inciso e sbalzato. Inizi secolo XX. Peso gr. 823Engraved and embossed silver. Early 20th century. Weight gr. 823

Lot 120

Argento. Peso gr. 1.335Silver. Weight gr. 1,335

Lot 121

Argento. Peso gr. 867Silver. Weight gr. 867

Lot 122

Argento sbalzato e inciso a motivi floreali e ornamentali. Austria. Fine XIX. Peso 1.266 gr. Cm 30x19 h 22Embossed and engraved silver with floral and ornamental motifs. Austria. Late XIX. Weight 1.266 gr. Cm 30x19 h 22

Lot 10

HUNTING INTEREST, WAKELY & WHEELER; a quality late Victorian hallmarked silver gilt twin handled cup with band of embossed detail depicting huntsmen with hounds and stags, raised on a spreading circular foot, London 1900, length 10.5cm, approx. 10.5ozt/327.5g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationThe gilding is quite heavily worn throughout, some surface scratches to the interior of the bowl. A good gauge, good clear hallmarks. Very good quality decoration and overall a good example.

Lot 11

PETER & ANNE BATEMAN; a George III hallmarked silver twin handled cup with engraved initials above a fluted band, raised on a spreading circular foot, London 1802, height 14.5cm, approx. 11.6ozt/3060g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationThe foot is sealed to the underside, showing the stepped form, presumably this was done in manufacture, although could be a later addition, as it appears to form over the foot. The engraved initials are heavily worn to the piece and there is an old split to the body which has been repaired a long time ago. General surface tarnishing and toning throughout. Hallmarks legible but slightly obscured. Of good gauge.

Lot 12

JOHN LANGLANDS I & JOHN ROBERTSON I; a large George III provincial silver twin handled cup with engraved initials beneath a swag, raised on spreading circular foot, Newcastle 1793, height 19cm, approx. 20.6ozt/640g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationGood clear hallmarks, of good gauge. Tarnishing and toning throughout as you would expect. A very slightly misshapen foot rim if being ultra critical, but a good example.

Lot 128

A pair of late 19th century French silver plated cluster column table lamps with acanthus scroll and grape decoration to the upper section, with embossed detail to the square section base, height including fitment 65cm (2).Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationBoth are presented in good condition. They are tarnished and have toning throughout, as you would expect, but otherwise presented very well, with a pair of shades. Sold electrically untested.

Lot 13

I. M.; a George III hallmarked silver twin handled cup with engraved initials 'WG' within a cartouche above the fluted band, raised on a spreading circular foot, London 1768, height 14.25cm, approx. 13.3ozt/414g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationBasically in good condition, some light surface wear. A tiny area of repair underneath the fluted band. One of the heart-shaped terminals of the handles is slightly upturned and the foot rim is slightly misshapen - this is being ultra critical. It slightly leans when stood.

Lot 14

A late Victorian hallmarked beaten silver Arts & Crafts twin handled cup, with stylised central cartouche and spreading circular foot, the base engraved 'Sussex Goldsmiths Co Brighton', London 1900, length 18.5cm, approx 10.2ozt/317g.Additional InformationHeavy tarnishing and wear to the interior. General surface wear and tarnishing throughout. Of good gauge throughout. Just a couple of tiny dents to the foot rim.

Lot 149

A silver plated six branch electrolier with wrythen baluster twisted central column supporting the scrolling branches with dished sconces, with a mixture of cut glass and clear drop, length excluding short chain 60cm.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationThere should be a final glass drop to the very central drop, however this is missing, otherwise in good condition throughout.

Lot 16

DANIEL EGAN; a George III Irish hallmarked silver goblet of plain form, with gilded detail to the interior and engraved fleur-de-lys within wings to the exterior, raised on a reeded circular foot, Dublin 1800, height 17cm, approx. 7.48ozt/232.5g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationA very good example. The bowl is slightly misshapen and is slightly sprung. Some scratches and wear to the gilt interior. The goblet itself stands well. Clear hallmarks, a good example.

Lot 17

JOSEPH ANGELL; an early Victorian hallmarked silver goblet with band of swag engraved detail above an oval vacant cartouche, raised on similarly engraved reeded foot, London 1852, height 16cm, approx. 9.55ozt/297.3g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationFree from any engraving and f good solid gauge, indicating no erasing either. Some tarnishing and toning, but overall a good example.

Lot 18

ELKINGTON & CO; a large Edwardian silver gilt pierced bowl with embossed and chased detail throguhout, Birmingham 1905, length 34cm, approx 22ozt/686g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationClear hallmarks, gilding strong throughout, with slight wear to the base of the inner bowl. Good gauge, free from any damage, no inscriptions. Light surface wear.

Lot 19

MAPPIN & WEBB; a late Victorian hallmarked silver gilt pierced pedestal bowl, with foliate decorated border, plain central panel and pierced shaped spreading circular foot, Sheffield 1895, diameter 23cm, approx 15.54ozt/483.4g.Additional InformationRetains original gilding throughout, clear hallmarks. Presented in good condition, with natural light tarnishing and toning throughout. 

Lot 2

ROBERT SCOTT; a large late Victorian Scottish hallmarked silver tray of rectangular form with canted corners, the outer border embossed with signs of the Zodiac, the engraved central panel with vacant main cartouche within a border of stylised animals, Glasgow 1897, length 63.5cm, 105ozt/3260g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.

Lot 20

A George V hallmarked silver swing handled basket of stepped oval form, raised on reeded spreading oval foot, Birmingham 1920, length 27.25cm, approx. 17.2ozt/535.3g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationThe handle is quite sprung, light toning and tarnishing throughout. Good gauge to the body of the piece. Maker's mark slightly obscured, but other hallmark remains clear. Light surface wear only.

Lot 21

ELKINGTON & CO; a George V hallmarked silver bowl with swag adorned decoration to the shaped rim and raised on four substantial chased feet, Birmingham 1926, diameter 26cm, approx. 34ozt/1058g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House. Additional InformationGood gauge, minor surface tarnishing and toning and light wear only. Free from any engravings or inscriptions. Further stamped Elkington & Co and numbered 31163 to base.

Lot 22

GEORGE HUNTER II; a George IV hallmarked silver and embossed twin handled sugar bowl with traces of gilt wash to the interior, the exterior embossed with buds and floral sprays, with twin opposing vacant cartouches, London 1828, length 20.5cm, approx. 12.6ozt/392g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationGood gauge throughout, no engraving. Clear hallmarks, the gilt washed interior is worn. General surface wear.

Lot 23

An Edwardian hallmarked silver boat shaped small bowl, raised on pierced scrolling feet, London 1908, length 15.5cm, approx. 4.15ozt/129g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationA couple of pinhead-sized dents, noticeable where the feet meet the body internally, traces of original gilding. Some surface tarnishing and toning. Hallmarks slightly obscured and some spring to the body.

Lot 24

NERESHEIMER & CO OF HANAU; two similar early 20th century silver figures of knights, each with carved ivory face, holding swords in their left hands and raised on pierced stepped bases, one with import marks for Berthold Muller, London 1922, heights 24 and 22.5cm (2).APHA reference 25NC42UCProvenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationThe slightly larger figure presumably would have held a flag or pole in his right hand, which is no longer present. Tarnishing and toning as you would expect throughout. Small losses to the tip of the crown of his helmet, otherwise good. The second figure is good throughout. Both have light tarnishing, toning and general surface wear.Combined weight is 33ozt.

Lot 25

WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS LTD; a late Victorian hallmarked silver mounted and hobnail cut glass claret jug with hinged lid above scroll and leaf decorated collar, elaborate scrolling handle and globular body to circular foot, London 1898, height 26.5cm.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationThe silver is slightly tarnished and toned. The hinge is in good condition. The glass appears good throughout. Clear hallmarks, presented well. 

Lot 26

An early Victorian hallmarked silver tea caddy with hinged lid above floral embossed band, lower engraved detail and spreading feet, the body engraved with initial 'M', Sheffield 1843, height 15.5cm, approx. 7.41ozt/230g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationBoth the lid and body are clearly hallmarked, maker's mark HE & Co. Good gauge throughout, tarnishing and toning, but no damage to mention.The tarnishing and toning will clean and polish off.

Lot 27

HENRY BRIND; a pair of George II hallmarked silver and later decorated sauce boats, each with high loop handles, shaped rims and foliate swag engraved detail around the three stepped hoof feet, London 1746, length 17.75cm, approx. 19.95ozt/620g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationBoth of good gauge, show some compression where the feet are to the interior of the bowls. No splits or damage to mention. No engraved inscriptions. Hallmarks are clear with date letter more legible on one than the other. Toning and tarnishing throughout.

Lot 28

HASELER BROTHERS; an Edwardian hallmarked silver swing handled sugar bowl with blue glass liner, adorned with foliate swag detail above the spreading circular foot, London 1907, height 10.5cm, approx. 5.25ozt/162.5g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationThe weight is excluding the blue glass bowl. Some tarnishing and toning throughout. Traces of gilding throughout. No damage to the glass. The basket itself is of good gauge. Clear hallmarks, overall condition is good.

Lot 29

WILLIAM COMYNS; a Victorian hallmarked silver gilt vase with crimped rim and embossed body decorated with birds amongst scrolls and blossoming flowers, retailed by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company London, London 1877, height 10cm, approx. 4.75ozt/147g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationGood quality and good gauge throughout.  Some tarnishing and toning throughout but free from any inscriptions and damage.

Lot 3

WILLIAM & JOHN BARNARD; a late Victorian hallmarked silver circular tray with fine floral and fruit engraved detail, with central twin crests inscribed 'Fortis in Armis, Deum Time Regem Honora', raised on three scrolling feet, London 1888, diameter 36cm, approx. 41ozt/1278g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationVery good gauge and presented in very good condition. Minor light surface scratches only, with some tarnishing and toning. It was retailed by Reid & Sons Newcastle-on-Tyne.

Lot 30

A late Victorian hallmarked silver ink standish with pierced three-quarter gallery, twin silver mounted cut glass wells, dished pen tray, raised on four scrolling supports, London 1897, width 10.5cm, weighable silver approx. 11.9ot/370g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationThere is an engraved armorial to the centre of the inkwell. Hallmarks slightly obscured, maker's marks are obscured. Tarnishing and toning throughout, but still a good gauge. Both inkwells are hallmarked fully to the lids. They sit correctly and are shaped to the recess, free from any damage to the glass. Overall in good condition.

Lot 32

KWAN WO (Canton or Hong Kong); a Chinese silver vase with shaped rim and embossed tapering central column decorated with dragons, above a similarly decorated spreading circular foot, height 20cm, approx. 5.54ozt/172g.Additional InformationThe stem is screw attached to the base, with a rather crude washer system to the underside and a tiny little bit of old solder repair above the stem. General surface dents and light tarnishing throughout, with a small crease to the body.

Lot 33

A George IV hallmarked silver cream jug with ornate scroll handle and embossed main body decorated with floral sprays and vacant cartouche, above spreading circular foot, London 1820, length 16.5cm, approx 9ozt/282g.Additional InformationRetains the majority of the original gilt washed interior. Tarnishing and toning throughout. Free from any inscriptions or engravings. Stands true and overall in good condition.The tarnishing and toning will clean and polish out.

Lot 34

GEORGE MAUDSLEY JACKSON; a pair of late Victorian hallmarked silver sugar casters, each with band of foliate and leaf embossed detail, with engraved crest inscribed 'Animo et Fide', being the motto of the Earl of Guilford, London 1895, height 20.5cm, combined approx. 19ozt/591.4g (2).Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationThe cresting is slightly compressed on one and very soft and compressed on the other. Tarnishing and toning to both. They have a screw cap action to the covers. Hallmarks legible, overall condition good.

Lot 35

NATHAN & HAYES; an Edwardian hallmarked silver sugar caster of baluster form, with embossed decoration throughout, Chester 1902, height 21.5cm, approx. 5.4ozt/167g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationThe base is slightly compressed to the body of the caster. Some rubbing to the raised parts, but free from any engraved detail. Hallmarks are clear. The domed cover is slightly dented in parts, with cleaning product residue in some areas. The finial is very slightly misshapen.

Lot 36

FRANCIS HIGGINS; a late Victorian hallmarked silver sugar caster raised on spreading circular foot, London 1885, height 15.25cm, approx. 3.8ozt/118g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationBoth pieces clearly hallmarked. A few tiny surface dents and light general surface wear, with tarnishing and toning, but overall in good condition.

Lot 37

AARON HADFIELD; a set of six silver sheath handled and silver bladed knives and forks, Sheffield 1868, length of knives 20.5cm (6).

Lot 38

MAPPIN & WEBB; an Edwardian oak cased silver bladed and mother of pearl handled set of twelve fruit knives and forks, Sheffield 1908, length of knives 19cm.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationThe set appears never to have been used. The blades have tarnishing through age, but show no signs at all of wear. The hallmarks are clear, mother of pearl remains intact on all. It even has the key to the case in a small paper envelope labelled as such. The box itself has minimal surface wear, with a slight area of rubbing to the back edge.

Lot 39

WALKER & HALL; a silver plated biscuiteer of shell form, with twin hinged sections, interior pierced covers, on naturalistic branch supports, height 25cm.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationThe action works well, tarnishing, toning and wear to the silver plate as you would expect.

Lot 4

A George III Irish hallmarked silver waiter with shaped rim, raised on three stepped hoof supports, partial marks only, Dublin c.1760, diameter 16cm, approx. 8.2ozt/254g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationOf good gauge, free from any engraving or erasing of engraving. Tarnishing and toning throughout. The feet are slightly misshapen and as detailed, partial marks only.

Lot 40

A comprehensive suite of contemporary silver plated and stainless steel cutlery comprising fifteen fish knives, eleven small knives, fifteen large knives, fifteen fish forks, fifteen large forks, twelve small forks, fifteen small teaspoons, twenty-two large teaspoons, fifteen large spoons, fifteen soup spoons and six serving spoons, also a set of six contemporary silver plated bottle coasters, various plate coasters, glass coasters, napkin rings, etc.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationSome tarnishing and toning throughout and surface marks from use, but overall condition is good.

Lot 5

ROBERT REW; a George III hallmarked silver waiter with shell decorated raised border, central engraved armorial and raised on three stepped feet, London 1760, diameter 18.75cm, approx. 11.1ozt/345.8g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationOf good gauge, light toning throughout. Some light surface scratches, good clear hallmarks, overall in good condition. Possible old repairs to the feet.

Lot 6

EMILE PUIFORCAT; a pair of late 19th/early 20th century French hallmarked silver gilt tureens and covers of shaped rectangular form, with pierced scrolling handles, vacant cartouches and spreading rectangular foot, signed Puiforcat Paris, length approx. 29.5cm, combined approx. 95.1ozt/2958g (2).Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationThe lid of one has rubbing to the gilding, with the white base colour coming through, to a small degree this is also true of the base, noticeably to the raised parts. A slight dent to the vacant cartouche, but this is still thick and of good gauge, so does not indicate any removal of engraving. The second tureen also has rubbing to the gilding and a pinhead-sized dent to the cover. Similar rubbing to the base with the white silver coming through. Both cartouches of good gauge. The second tureen does not have the Paris mark to the base, but both have the French hallmarks and maker's mark in lozenge. Overall condition is good.

Lot 7

RICHARD HOOD I & RICHARD HOOD II; a set of three late Victorian hallmarked silver candelabra, the larger example with twin scrolling branches and three acanthus capped sconces, with two similar two branch, slightly smaller side candelabra, all three with stop fluted columns to stepped loaded square section bases, London 1879 and 1880, height of largest 58cm (3).Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationAll pieces are hallmarked as you would expect. All three are loaded, so it is not possible to give a weight. Hallmarks basically clear throughout. Light toning and tarnishing. There are no repairs or signs of obvious damage. A few small dents noticeable to the raised corners and some slight wear to the columns, but overall a fine set.The large branch weighs 33.5 ozt.  Each side branch weighs approx. 25.5 ozt.Height of side pieces approx. 46cm.

Lot 8

EBENEZER COKER; a pair of early George III hallmarked silver candlesticks, each with detachable sconce above baluster knopped stem to stylised shell embossed hexagonal bases, London 1765, height 27.5cm, combined approx. 41.72ozt/1297.6g (2).Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationPartial marks to both sconces, which do appear to be correct, although slightly ill-fitting. The candlesticks themselves are in good condition, clear hallmarks. Tarnishing and toning throughout but free from any damage and engraving. Both good examples.

Lot 9

A pair of Elizabeth II hallmarked silver taper sticks in the 18th century manner, each with knopped stem to shaped square base engraved with flowers and scrolls, London 1966, height 11cm, approx. 9.4ozt/293g.Provenance: The contents of a Cheshire Country House.Additional InformationBoth presented in good condition, clear hallmarks to the base. Free from any engraved detail, overall good.

Lot 13

MANOLO VALDÉS BLASCO (Valencia, 1942)."Reina Mariana". 1983.Lithograph, copy 1/75.Signed and justified by hand in the lower margin.Measurements: 77 x 57 cm; 106 x 88 cm (frame).Manolo Valdés introduced in Spain a form of artistic expression that combines political and social commitment with humour and irony. He began his training in 1957, when he entered the San Carlos School of Fine Arts in Valencia. However, two years later he abandoned his studies to devote himself fully to painting. In 1964 he founded the artistic group Equipo Crónica, together with Juan Antonio Toledo and Rafael Solbes, in which he remained until the latter's death in 1981, despite the fact that Toledo had left the group two years after its foundation. Since then he has settled in New York, where he currently lives and where he has continued to experiment with new forms of expression, including sculpture. Among the numerous awards Manolo Valdés has won are the Lissone and Biella awards in Milan (1965), the silver medal at the II International Biennial of Engravings in Tokyo (1979), the Bridgestone Art Museum prize in Lisbon (1979), the National Plastic Arts Prize (1983), the medal at the International Festival of Plastic Artists in Baghdad (1986), the Decoration of the Order of Andrés Bello in Venezuela (1993), the prize of the National Council of Monaco (1997), the Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts (1998), the Prize of the Spanish Association of Art Critics (2000) and the Prize for the Best Print Artist (2002), among others. With Equipo Crónica, Valdés used figuration as a vehicle of expression for his approaches, for his criticisms of art, society and politics, but prioritising above all other content the pure act of painting. From the thematic point of view, Valdés was inspired by the art of the great masters of painting: Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, Ribera and Zurbarán, and he never concealed his models, but rather emphasised them, even in the titles of his works. Formally, he produces a large-format work in which the lights and colours express tactile values, due to the treatment given to the materials. His work forces the observer to delve into memory and search for significant images from the history of art. Valdés is represented in some of the world's leading museums, such as the Reina Sofía in Madrid, the Metropolitan, the MoMA and the Guggenheim in New York, the Centre Georges Pompidou and the Fons National d'Arts Plastiques in Paris, the Kusnthalle in Hamburg, the Kunstmuseum in Berlin and the Museo de Bellas Artes in Bilbao, among many others.

Lot 1

2020 Royal Mint, UK Five-Ounce Silver Proof Coin, Great Engravers II - The Three Graces. Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Mint, Ten Pounds, UK Five-Ounce Silver Proof Coin, 2020, Great Engravers II - The Three Graces R. A depiction of three female figures representing Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia with the inscription 'FOEDUS INVIOLABILE', struck in sterling silver, diameter 65mm, weight 156.3g, slabbed and graded by NGC as PF69, GE9.

Lot 11

Assortment of various low-grade silver British coinage from George II to George V (approx 275g). Assortment of various low-grade silver British coinage from George II to George V to include a selection of Queen Victoria Halfcrowns (approx. 275g).

Lot 12

Large assortment of good to high-grade silver Halfcrowns, mainly King George V (80 coins). Large assortment of good to high-grade silver Halfcrowns, mainly King George V with one Queen Victoria 1901 Halfcrown and one Edward VII 1910 Halfcrown, approx. 1211g (80 coins).Qty: 80

Lot 14

Assortment of historic British and world coins and medals. Assortment of historic British and world coins and medals to include a Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, AE Sestertius; a 1792 Five Kopek Russian copper coin; a 1921 U.S. Morgan silver Dollar; a French Louis Philippe I, 5 Francs, 1831 silver coin; a Medal Commemorating the Emperor Napoleon II Bonaparte, 1811-1832; a Lusitania Medal; two Victoria 1897 Diamond Jubilee silver medals, 25mm, each weighing 9.7g and many others (quantity).

Lot 15

Cased Churchill Medals and other assorted coins. John Pinches (Medallists) Ltd of London cased set of four Churchill medals, struck in 24ct gold on sterling silver, limited edition set, with numbered certificate of authenticity, weight of the four is 154g approx overall, together with a 2011 China 'Panda' Silver Proof 1oz. 10 Yuan coin, .999, obv. Temple of Heaven, rev. Panda, in capsule; two 1951 Festival of Britain Crowns in their original boxes; a 1953 Crown; a cased 1953 Annual Coin Collection; three sporting medals and a small selection of loose twentieth century coinage.

Lot 17

A Royal Mint 1989 £2 Silver Piedfort Two-Coin Set. A Royal Mint 1989 £2 Silver Piedfort Two-Coin Set, commemorating the tercentenary of the Bill of Rights and the Claim of Right, in original presentation case with certificate, PSS01.

Lot 20

Real Del Monte Mining Company, Subscription on Four Shares, 1840. Real Del Monte Mining Company, Subscription on Four Shares, 1840, to John Saunders Esq., printed by Arthur Taylor, 3 Coleman Street and numbered 10541-10544.* The silver mines surrounding Real del Monte were the source of more than half the silver produced during the 300 years that Spain rule Mexico (1521–1821). By 1824, however, they were in bad condition and were bought by a group of English investors. To get the mines working again, the investors formed the Company of the Gentlemen Adventurers in the Mines of Real del Monte, and recruited more than 130 miners and engineers from Cornwall. When they arrived a year later in Veracruz, some never got any further, falling victim to an outbreak of yellow fever. It took the others more than a year to reach Real del Monte, hauling their Cornish steam engines through marshes and rainforests with the help of donkeys. The famous engines were used to drain the water in the Cornish mines and would do the same job in Mexico. The mines in Pachuca and Real del Monte (officially Mineral del Monte since 1869) had long been flooded and badly needed modernising. These Cornish technicians and their machines were able to fulfill both requirements. The first wave of Cornish miners and engineers were followed by many others. In the 1830's and 1840's, up to 350 were working in the surrounding mines. They were recruited through family networks with most coming from the towns of Camborne, Redruth and Gwennap. While some eventually returned to England, others chose to remain in Mexico.Please find the full article on the Real Del Monte Mining Company here

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