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Austria, Gremium der Stein-u-Kupferdrucker, Vienna, c.1880, Senefelder award medal, in silver, by A. Scharff, bust of Aloys Senefelder right, rev. legend above arms in wreath, named (Peter Baptist), 46mm; together with other European commemorative medals in silver (20), some named [21]. First good very fine and toned, others in varied state (£90-120)
Hammer Price: £70
Belgium, Cardinal Sterckx, Archbishop of Malines, 1867, a silver gilt medal by C. Wiener, bust right, rev. arms and inscription, 60mm (BDM VI, 478); together with a Maundy set box and a coin box with five trays, containing miscellaneous coins, tokens and medals (24) [Lot]. First extremely fine, others fine to extremely fine (£60-70)
Hammer Price: £45
France, Henri IV and Marie de Medici, 1605, the obv. of a cast bronze medal by G. Dupré, conjoined busts right, he facing viewer, lacking date or artist’s signature, 179mm (Jones 19a). A 19th century cast in light (almost gilt) bronze, very fine (£150-200)
£150–£200
France, The Regency of Marie de Medici, 1611, a uniface cast bronze medal by G. Dupré, the youthful Louis XIII as a naked Apollo, his mother as Minerva, both clasping a thunderbolt, 50mm (Jones 33-4); Maria Magdalena of Austria, 1613, an electrotype copy of Dupré’s medal, her bust left in ornate dress and high lace ruff, 89mm (cf. Jones 44; Kress 562) [2]. Very fine or better, first with integral suspension loop (£120-150)
£120–£150
France, Louis XIV, Coronation, 1654, a restrike silver medal by J. Warin, crowned bust right, rev. dove holding ampulla above a view of Rheims, 36mm (Jones 210; Mazerolle 23; BDM VI, 371-2); together with other miscellaneous world medals (4, one in silver) [5]. Very fine and better, first toned (£60-80)
£60–£80
France, John James Burlamaqui, 1748, a bronze medal by J. Dassier, bust left, rev. legend in 8 lines, 52mm (BDM I, 516). Fine, rare (£30-40)
£30–£40
France, Louis XVI, 1780, a bronze cast of the terrcotta plaque by J.-B. Nini, bust right in high relief, 155mm. An unpatinated cast of good quality, probably mid-19th century, nearly extremely fine; suspension loop added (£80-120)
£80–£120
France, The Montgolfière and Charlière Balloons, 1783, a uniface cast copper impression of the rev. of the medal by Pajou, two balloons in flight, 50mm (Malpas 6). Very fine; the impression has all the indications of being contemporary to the event (£120-150)
Hammer Price: £120
France, Siège de la Bastille, Paris, 1789, a uniface copper-washed lead cliché of the rev. of the medal by B. Andrieu, view of the siege, 85mm (Hennin 23; BDM I, 53). Very fine; mounted in a contemporary glazed frame with hook on back for suspension (£50-70)
France, Concours Universel Agricole de Paris, 1856, Jury medals by A.A. Caqué (2), in silver and bronze, bust of Napoleon III left, rev. legend within and around wreath, edges named (Henry Battersby), both 51mm [2]. Extremely fine and practically as struck; in original red fitted case of issue [this a little distressed], named to the recipient (£50-80)
Hammer Price: £40
France, Cholera Epidemic, Amiens, 1866, a bronze medal by Stern, bust of Madame Cornuau right, rev. legend, 68mm (BDM V, 682). Good very fine, rare (£80-100)
£80–£100
Germany, Prussia, Wilhelm IV, Coronation, 1840, a silver medal by K. Fischer, bust right, rev. arms, 31mm (BDM II, 99); together with other miscellaneous British-related items (3), all in silver [4]. Very fine (£40-60)
£40–£60
Italy, Andrea Briosco, a uniface bronzed base metal medal by a Paduan follower of Riccio, bust left, the reverse neatly cross-hatched all over, 49mm (Kress 385). A late copy, pierced either side of bust, very fine (£30-50)
£30–£50
Italy, The Last Supper, a lead plaque by F. Putinati, after Leonardo da Vinci, 145 x 84mm. Decorative, though only fine (£20-40)
£20–£40
Italy, Gian Galeazzo, a copper gilt medal by F. Broggi, rev. the great temple, 48mm; together with other miscellaneous world medals (28), several of French, German and military interest [29], Varied state (£80-100)
Hammer Price: £65
Italy, Commodus, an 18th century light bronze medal, draped bust right within wreath, rev. lion pouncing on stag, figure within arch of two-columned building at left, 40mm. Fine (£50-70)
Italy, Victor Emanuel II, a bois durci plaque, bust right, 113mm; Conte Camillo Benso di Cavour, a bois durci plaque, bust left, 113mm [2]. First very fine, second better (£120-150)
Italy: Papal States, Pius III, 1503, a bronze medal by G. Paladino, bust right, rev. kneeling figure receives blessing from the Pope, 46mm (Armand I, 298.25; Rinaldis 589); together with other miscellaneous world historical medals (7), all in base metal [8]. First almost very fine, others in varied state (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £50
Italy: Papal States, Pius IX, a white metal medal, bust right, rev. coat of arms of Pius IX (Count Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti); together with miscellaneous coins (3) [4]. Medal extremely fine but with small piercing at 12 o’clock, others fair to fine (£30-40)
Italy: Papal States, Leo XIII, 1888, annual medal, in silver, by F. Bianchi, yr X, 30mm; Urban College, undated silver award medal by L. Gennari, Christ and Apostles, rev. legend, 41mm; together with other medals of Leo XIII, Pius IX and XI, etc (5) [7]. Mostly very fine (£50-70)
£50–£70
Italy: Papal States, Papal medals (9), of Pius IX, Innocent IX, Pius XII, Paul VI, John XXIII, Cardinal Granvel, etc [9]. Very fine or better (£60-70)
£60–£70
Netherlands, Victory over the Spanish Fleet on the Slaak by the Dutch Fleet, 1631, a silver medal by J. Loof for the States of Zeeland, detailed plan of the action, legend in 9 lines below, rev. legend in 15 lines, 54mm (MH 527; v.L. II, 194/4; cf. Sotheby Auction, 16 November 2000, lot 336). Cut on obverse rim at 3 o’clock and a small reverse edge bruise at 7 o’clock, otherwise very fine and toned, rare (£300-500)
Hammer Price: £200
Portugal, Restoration of John VI as Prince Regent, 1808, a white metal medal, unsigned, bust and arms in crowned ovals, rev. central cross in oval and legend, 41mm; Spain, Ferdinand VII, Proclamation, c.1808, a white metal medal, undated, uniformed bust left, rev. crowned arms amidst military trophies, 41mm [2]. Both with small piercings, first extremely fine, second nearly so (£70-90)
Hammer Price: £60
Miscellaneous, Medals, in silver (7), base metal (34), from Chicago, Amiens, Santa Fé, Wiesbaden, Vaud, Montreal, Le Touquet, Buenos Aires, etc [41]. Many very fine, some better (£80-100)
Argentina, Opening of the Port of the River Plate to World Commerce, 1890, a plated bronze medal by Podesta, naval and cargo ships in the estuary, anchor, bullock and sheep on bank in foreground, rev. inscription, 56mm; Mexico, silver laudatory medals by Navalon and Ocampo (3), Maximillian, 1865, 28mm (2) and Maximillian and Charlotte, 1866, 32mm, revs. all depict the Virgin Mary [4]. Very fine or better (£100-120)
£100–£120
Argentina, International Congress of the Americas, Buenos Aires, 1910, a bronze medal by E. de la Carcova, two allegorical female figures, rising sun in background, rev. legend around and between two trees, tablet below, 70mm. Extremely fine (£50-70)
Belgium, Queen Astrid, c.1930, a uniface hollowed terracotta portrait medallion by M. Real del Sarte for Fisch, bust right, wearing tiara and drop ear-ring, 105mm. As made, interesting and and rare; in original case [this distressed] (£50-80)
£50–£80
Burma, Dufferin’s Pattern Viceroy Presentation medal, c.1888, a silver award of Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple, Marquess of Dufferin and Ava, Viceroy of India and Burma, by A. Wyon for Pinches, coronet over shield of arms of Blackwood, against a background of shamrocks, rev. modified arms of Blackwood, heart in crescent moon with peacock flags [of Burma], left and right, no legend, edge plain, 51mm (Pudd. 884.1.4; MJP p.37). Extremely fine, deeply and attractively toned, extremely rare;...
Hammer Price: £380
Canada, World War I, Peace Medals (2), one from Vancouver; other medals, badges, etc, from USA, Mexico, France, etc (9) [11]. Very fine (£50-80)
China, 70th Anniversary of the Bank of China, 1982, silver medals (2), 39 and 32mm; Japan, Japan Festival, 1991, a silver medal, unsigned, for the Royal Mint, 39mm [3]. Brilliant; encapsulated in cases of issue (£20-30)
£20–£30
France, Jean-Baptiste Kleber, 1831, a uniface cast bronze medal by D. d’Angers, bust three-quarters right, head turned to face viewer, 175mm (Reinis 244; BDM I, 527; cf. DNW 44, 809). Very fine and decorative (£80-120)
Hammer Price: £90
France, Siege of Paris, 1871, a bronze medal by J.-C. Chaplain, standing figure of Paris, cannon at feet, indicating to a balloon in the sky, rev. EMPLOI DES AÉROSTATS POUR LA DÉFENSE DE PARIS within wreath, 76mm (PBE 45; Malpas 97; Coll. R. Marx 181; BDM I, 402; cf. DNW 53, 1154). Good very fine; in contemporary red case (£50-70)
France, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1878, a gilt bronze medal by C. Trotin, balloon over Paris, rev. legend in six lines, named (Lt de la Montagne), 60mm (Malpas 103); Italy, Turin Exposition, 1884, a bronze medal, balloon over landscape, rev. legend, 35mm (Malpas 119) [2]. Both extremely fine; with means of suspension (£120-150)
France, Ville du Havre, c.1880, a silver award medal, signed Lecomte A. Noël, arms, rev. wreath, 56mm (cf. DNW 53, 1160). Brilliant mint state and attractively toned; in original fitted case (£60-80)
France, Compagnie Universelle du Canal Maritime de Suez, 1888, a silver medal by L.-O. Roty, seated figure of La France holding torch, being presented with a bag of money by a robed figure, reverse legend commemorating the opening of the Canal in 1869, 42mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.89; Coll. R. Marx 21; PBE –; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.25, 147; BDM V, 230; cf. DNW 38, 715). Matt surface, about extremely fine (£50-70)
Hammer Price: £30
France, Chambre de Commerce de Paris, 1894, a silver medal by L.-O. Roty, seated female at desk surveying map, rev. view of Paris, tablet named (Lepine, Prefet De Police), 50mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.89; Coll R. Marx –; PBE –; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.268, 9). Extremely fine; in maroon fitted case, lid inscribed [Mr Lépine, Préfet de Police] (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £75
France, Funeral of President Carnot, 1894, a plated bronze plaque by L.-O. Roty, Carnot’s body lying in state, rev. funeral cortège, 80 x 57mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.89; Coll. R. Marx 70; PBE 860; CGMP p.358; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.48, 175; BDM VI, 237-8; Jones, Art of the Medal, 323; Baxter 35; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 27; cf. DNW 56, 782); Aux Braves, 1917, a bronze plaque by J. Aumont, helmeted angel greets soldier with medal, 66 x 57mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.31, 3; cf. DW 24, 154) [2]. Very...
France, Automobile-Club de France, 1895, a bronze Société d’Encouragement award medal by J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis, semi-naked female figure sat on tricycle, right hand holding a torch and left hand on the tiller, rev. legend above wreath, named (Claude Breuillaud, Mécanicien), 68mm (PBE 305; BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.39, 63; cf. Gaz. Num. 1898, p.23, 197; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 28; cf. DNW 44, 969); together with a plated bronze medal, signed E.R., female figure in eagle chariot, rev. legend,...
France, Dog Show, Paris, 1896, award medals (4), in silver-gilt (3) and silver, hunting scene with Diana, hounds and stag with cross of Lorraine above, rev. inscription, all named (Mr. Sam Woodiwiss, for bull-dogs Baba and Colleen-Bawn, collies Sefton Countess and Sedgemere Floss) [4]. Extremely fine (£120-150)
Hammer Price: £100
France, Inauguration of the Prisons de Fresnes-lès-Rungis, 1898, a plated bronze plaque by L.-O. Roty, triptych of views inside the prison, rev. rehabilitated prisoner with his wife and baby walking away from the prison, 59 x 80mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.91; Coll. R. Marx 76; PBE 871; Classens 39; BDM V, 238-9; Jones, Art of the Medal, 324; Baxter 37; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.269, 41; cf. DNW 50, 1294). Very fine and scarce (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £55
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