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Lot No 41
London, Islington: Anglo-French Working-Class Exhibition, 1865, a silver medal by E. Weigand, bust of Richard Cobden three-quarters right, rev. legend in wreath, edge named (Prize Medal Awarded to Alexander Pilbeam, Inventor of the Alexandra Sewing Machine), 41mm (BHM 2839; E 1576; Allen Pt 2). Good fine, very rare...
Lot No 42
London, Islington: Metropolitan & Provincial Industrial Exhibition, 1866, Prize Medal, a silver award by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, coronetted bust of Victoria left, rev. cruciform shields, bee-hive and bees in centre, edge named (W.J. Bass, Clerkenwell, London), 51mm (D & W 71/189; Allen Pt 3). Extremely fine and...
Lot No 43
London, Islington: Workmen’s International Exhibition, 1870, a silver cross, crown divides vr, back named (Bugle Major S.P. Baker, 1870, Whitton), 38mm (BHM 2913; Allen –). Very fine, toned; in blue case of issue by the Usher Manufacturing Co, Vittoria street, Birmingham (£35-45)
Lot No 44
London, Islington: 4th Annual Laundry Exhibition, 1896, a silver award medal by H.B. Sale, bust of Charles Cordingley left, rev. legend, named (Award to Mrs Cook, Barking Road, Plaistow), 39mm (Allen –). Good very fine, rare (£35-45)
Lot No 45
London, Islington: International Printing, Stationery & Allied Trades Exhibition, 1904, a silver award medal by Wright & Son, Edgware, operators at press and bindery, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to The Diamond Tag Ltd, London, for Patent Tag Making Machines), 39mm (Allen –). Fields rather hairlined, otherwise...
Lot No 46
London, Islington: International Printing and Stationery Exhibition, 1910, a silver award medal by Johnson Matthey, robed female standing in front of printing press, rev. wreath, named (Litho, W.J. Bruce & Co Ltd (Frey Process)), hallmarked Birmingham 1910, 32mm; Printing, Stationery & Allied Trades Exhibition,...
Lot No 47
London, Islington: 7th International Printing, Stationery & Allied Trades Exhibition, 1925, a gold award plaque or badge by Toye & Co, medieval printers with equipment, rev. legend, named (Awarded to Messrs. Chas. Whittingham & Griggs Ltd…in the class devoted to Lithography & Offset), hallmarked London 1925, 46 x...
Lot No 48
London, Kensington: International Cinematograph and Allied Trades Exhibition, a gold (?) award medal, unsigned, draped female standing in front of early movie camera, holding mirror, sun’s rays shining on a domed building behind, rev. wreath, named (First Prize Awarded to Miss Ethel Dene (Ethel B. Elmes), Winner...
Lot No 49
London, Lambeth: South London Working Classes Industrial [Third] Exhibition, 1869, a silver award medal by Marian Brook and J. Moore, putti supporting shield, rev. artisan at workbench watched by three draped female allegories, edge named (J. Steer, Greenwich), 52mm (BHM 2908; Allen Pt 3). Small rim knock,...
Lot No 50
London, Shepherds Bush: Franco-British Exhibition, 1908, a silver award medal by F. Bowcher for Vaughton, seated figures of La France and Britannia encouraged into an alliance by a standing figure of Peace, rev. female figure standing in front of the exhibition buildings in White City, named (Pages), edge stamped...
Lot No 51
London, Shepherds Bush: Franco-British Exhibition, 1908, a silver award medal by F. Bowcher for...
Lot No 52
London, Shepherds Bush: Imperial International Exhibition, 1909, a silver-gilt award medal, unsigned [after J. Moore], winged figure of Fame preparing to crown an artisan and his female partner with a wreath, naked female kneels at left, rev. Fame with trumpet overseeing a view of the exhibition buildings, two...
Lot No 53
London, Shepherds Bush: Japan-British Exhibition, 1910, a silver-gilt award medal by F. Bowcher for Vaughton, standing figures of Britannia and Japan, cultural scenes to left and right, rev. armoured figures at sides of cartouche with a view of the city of London, named (Awarded to The ‘Loco’ Vapour-Gas Light...
Lot No 54
London, Shepherds Bush: Coronation Exhibition, 1911, a silver-gilt award medal by Vaughton, uniformed bust of George V left, flanked by branches of oak, rev. two robed females flanking a view of the exhibition buildings, named (Awarded to The Gidea Park Cottage), hallmarked Birmingham 1911, 51mm. Virtually as...
Lot No 55
London, South Kensington: International Exhibition, 1862, International Entertainment Committee, a cruciform silver-gilt badge, unsigned [by Sarl & Son], Britannia seated on clouds above terrestrial globe, surrounded by the flags of ten nations, back named (Robert Besley Esqre, Alderman, Edwd. Harrison Esqr. Deputy...
Lot No 56
London, South Kensington: Smoke Abatement Exhibition, 1882, a silver award medal by L.C. Wyon, veiled and coronetted bust of Victoria left, rev. wreath, named (Sections A.B., Messrs. Waddell & Main, Glasgow), 45mm (BHM 3139; Allen Pt 3). Some surface marks, otherwise very fine and toned, very rare (£70-100)
Lot No 57
London, South Kensington: International Fisheries Exhibition, 1883, a silver medal by L.C. Wyon and L.F. Day for Pinches, veiled and coronetted bust of Victoria left, the legend removed and engraved (Awarded to Florence Gardner, for the late Mrs Gardner’s collection of Corals & Sponges, Oct. 1883), rev. various...
Lot No 58
London, South Kensington: International Fisheries Exhibition, 1883, a silver pass, unsigned [by Waterlows], arms and supporters, rev. committee, named (E. Birkbeck, Chairman), 26mm (D & W 71/191; Allen Pt 3). About extremely fine, rare; with ring for suspension (£35-45)
Lot No 59
London, South Kensington: The International Health Exhibition, 1884, a silver award medal by...
Lot No 60
London, South Kensington: International Inventions Exhibition, 1885, a silver award medal by L.C. Wyon, similar, rev. male figure representing Invention and female figure representing Music, both seated above a tablet, edge named (Captn. A.S. Tomkins, Victoria Rifles 1st Middx. Vrs., Military Equipment Field...
Lot No 61
London, Tottenham: Tottenham, Enfield and Edmonton Industrial Exhibition, 1865, a silver award medal by W.J. Taylor, helmeted head of Athena left, rev. legend, edge named (Mr R. Oliver, 1st Award), 47mm (Allen Pt 3, but not this size). Brilliant mint state, toned, very rare in this size (£70-100)
Lot No 62
London, Tottenham: Tottenham, Enfield and Edmonton Industrial Exhibition, 1865, a silver award medal by W.J. Taylor, similar, edge named (Mr C. Stocks, 2nd Award), 42mm (Allen Pt 3). Brilliant mint state, toned; in maroon fitted case of issue (£40-60)
Lot No 63
London, Tottenham: The Tottenham, Enfield & Edmonton Industrial Exhibition, 1878, a silver award medal by B. Sulman, arms, rev. wreath, named (2nd Prize, S.E. Patman), 48mm (Allen Pt 3). Virtually mint state, very rare; in maroon fitted case of issue by B. Sulman, Medallist, London (£70-100)
Lot No 64
London, Tower Hamlets: The People’s Palace Apprentices Exhibition, 1887, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, three apprentices offering crafted objects to robed female allegory of Industry, elevation of the Palace behind, rev. legend around wreath, named (Awarded to C.W. Rogers), 45mm (Allen Pt 4). Reverse rim...
Lot No 65
London, Tower Hamlets: Workmen’s & Apprentices Industrial Exhibition, People’s Palace, 1889, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, three artisans working in a forge, rev. legend, named (Awarded to Horatio Causirk), 51mm (Allen Pt 3). Good very fine and deeply toned, very rare (£70-90)
Lot No 66
London, Westminster: Maritime and Piscatorial Exhibition, Royal Aquarium, 1877, a silver award medal by Elkington, trident entwined by two dolphins, rose sprays at sides, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to John Cooper, June 1877), 44mm (Allen Pt 3). Virtually as struck and attractively toned, rare; in blue fitted case...
Lot No 67
London, Westminster: Westminster Industrial Exhibition, 1879, a silver award medal by J. Pinches, arms of Westminster upon star of David, quatrefoils in angles, rev. wreath, tablet named (W.T. Carlo), 51mm (MJP p.226; Allen Pt 3). Small obverse rim knock between 12 and 1 o'clock, otherwise virtually as struck and...
Lot No 68
London, Westminster: International Air Post Exhibition, 1934, a silver award medal, unsigned, naked figure of Mercury running towards viewer, holding caduceus, rooftops of London, including St Pauls, in background, rev. wreath, named (B.T. Ackroyd), 51mm. Extremely fine; in blue fitted case of issue by the...
Lot No 69
London, International Sports Exhibition, 1909, a gold award medal by J. Fray, City arms, rev. Victory and tablet, named (J. Bryant), hallmarked Birmingham 1909, 30mm, 9ct, 7.92g (Allen –). Extremely fine, rare; in blue fitted case of issue (£50-70)
Lot No 70
Northamptonshire, Northampton Leather Exhibition, 1873, a silver award medal by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, arms, rev. wreath, edge named (Presented by the Sub Committee to William Jones, Mayor, Sep. 16th. 1873), 51mm (D & W 92/351; Allen Pt 4). Reverse rim knock at 12 o’clock, otherwise extremely fine and attractively...
Lot No 71
Northamptonshire, Peterborough Industrial and Fine Art Exhibition, 1882, a silver award medal, unsigned [by Elkington], standing robed figure of Industry, flanked by seated female artist and male artisan, rev. legend, named (L. Mobb), 56mm (Allen Pt 4; cf. Baldwin Argentum March 2001, 317). Several light surface...
Lot No 72
Northumberland, Newcastle upon Tyne Royal Mining, Engineering & Industrial Exhibition, 1887, a silver medal by Reid & Sons, city arms and supporters, rev. railway bridge spanning the River Tyne, cityscape beyond, edge named (J.E.H. Andrew & Co Ld.), 51mm (BHM 3343; E 1730; Allen Pt 4). Light scuffing in upper...
Lot No 73
Nottinghamshire, Nottingham & Midland Counties Industrial Exhibition, 1865, a silver award medal by A. Coates, Nottingham, beehive on plinth charged with symbols of Nottinghamshire, flanked by two robed females, one with easel, the other with a globe, rev. wreath, named (Prize Medal, Class I, with certificate of...
Lot No 74
Shropshire, Dawley Industrial Exhibition, Prize Medal, 1886, a silver award by J. Moore, Victory crowning artisan and his female partner with wreaths, watched by elderly male figure, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to Wm. Whitfield for Pen & Ink Sketches), 41mm (Allen Pt 1). About extremely fine, obverse toned, rare...
Lot No 75
Shropshire, Arts & Crafts Exhibition, Shrewsbury, a silver award medal, unsigned [by Elkington], conjoined arms, named (Mrs Williams, 1904, Art Needlework), rev. standing robed figure with lamp, seated female with easel and male artisan at sides, 38mm (Allen Pt 4). Virtually as struck and attractively toned; in...
Lot No 76
Somerset, Taunton Art, Science and Industrial Exhibition, 1885, a silver award medal by Leighton, Birmingham, seal of the town impaled on three medallions in which putti represent Art, Science and Industry, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to Miss S.G. Bucknall, for Modelling), 45mm (cf. Allen Pt 4). Extremely fine and...
Lot No 77
Staffordshire, North Staffordshire Industrial and Art Exhibition, 1874, Prize Medal, a silver award by Keesey, Birmingham, robed female seated half-left, resting on shield, implements of industry around, rev. legend in seven lines, 38mm (Allen –). Obverse rim knock between 5 and 6 o’clock, otherwise about very...
Lot No 78
Surrey, Dorking Fine Art Exhibition, 1899, a silver award medal by D.G. Collins, borough arms above easel and paint-brushes, rev. wreath, named (Water Colors, 1st, W.T. Ison), 39mm (Allen Pt 1). Obverse edge knock at 1 o’clock, otherwise extremely fine and toned (£30-40)
Lot No 79
Surrey, Industrial Exhibition, Richmond, a silver award medal by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, crowned arms of the borough, rev. seated robed figure with implements of industry, edge named (Awarded to Miss B. Everitt for Point Lace, April 1881), 45mm (Allen Pt 4). Obverse edge knock at 10 o’clock and some surface marks,...
Lot No 80
Sussex, Brighton Health Congress & Domestic & Scientific Exhibition, 1881, a silver award medal by F.V. Hadlow, Brighton, Hygeia seated on cliff-top, view of coastline and Brighton pier in background, rev. wreath of fish and sea-shells, engraved (The Rational Dress Society, Class 3), 51mm (D & W 52/64; Allen –)....
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