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30 May 2012
Architecture and Building, Building Trades Exhibition, silver award medals (2), London 1886, Victory crowns two workers, rev. named (Blackman Air Propeller Ventilating Co), 51mm, London 1894, named (H.G. Mankin), 39mm; Institute of Builders Licentiate Discussion Club, a silver award medal, named (Presented to S.T. Saunders, First Chairman, 1925-26), 51mm; National Federation of Building Trades Employers, an enamelled silver badge (D.E. Lockhart, 1970), 39 x 31mm. [4]. Very fine or better...
Hammer Price: £55
Architecture and Building, (Chartered) Surveyors’ Institution, silver award medals (2, one gilt), unsigned, bust of John Clutton three-quarters right, revs. named (George Freeman, Highest Marks Professional Associateship Examination, 1899) and (Charles John Howell Thomas, Highest Marks Fellowship Examination, 1900), both 51mm [2]. Some surface marks and hairlines, otherwise extremely fine or better, the first very rare £80-100
Hammer Price: £75
Architecture and Building, Guild of Building, The Tarran Medal, a silver award medal by T. Fattorini, temple facade within border, rev. six cartouches containing views of buildings, edge named (Robert Goodwill 1936), hallmarked Birmingham 1936, 50mm; Institute of Builders, a silver award medal, unsigned [by J. Pinches], named (Awarded to Albert V. Sweet, a student of general building industry subjects at the L.C.C. School of Building, Brixton), 38mm (cf. MJP p.63); London Master Builders...
Hammer Price: £90
Architecture and Building, Royal Institute of British Architects, a silver award medal, unsigned (by B. Wyon?), legend within wreath, rev. named (Medal of Merit with an Honourable Addition thereto to Mr C.F. Hayward for his Essay on the Pre-Gothic Age in Germany or the Romanesque Development of the Rhine and Central Europe, 1853), 58mm. Sometime cleaned, nearly extremely fine, rare; in fitted case of issue £70-90
Architecture and Building, Royal Institute of British Architects, George Godwin Medal, 1881, a silver award by G.G. Adams, bust right, rev. legend around wreath, named (Herbert Austen Hall, F.R.I.B.A., Godwin Bursar, 1919), 56mm. Cleaned in the past, otherwise about extremely fine £50-70
£50–£70
Architecture and Building, Royal Institute of British Architects, a silver award medal by W. Wyon after Chantrey, bust of John Soane right within a broad additional border, this engraved (Walter Sykes George for a Design for Bacon’s Ideal Mansion, 1906), rev. elevation of the Tivoli corner of the Bank of England, the border engraved (Presented by the Royal Institute of British Architects), 72mm (MJP p. 160; cf. BHM 1662; Taylor 106a). Nearly extremely fine, very scarce; in case of issue...
Hammer Price: £160
Architecture and Building, Royal Institute of British Architects, 1919, a silver award medal by C.W. Thomas, decorated column supported by two lions, rev. named (Board of Architectural Education, Awarded to Elie Mayorcas, School of Architecture, Architectural Association, London, 1932), 89mm (BHM –; E –; cf. BM Acq. 1978-82, p.87, 156). Extremely fine; in green fitted case of issue £150-200
Hammer Price: £360
Art, Derby Art Gallery, 1882, a silver award medal, crowned shield within quatrefoil, rev. female figure before easel, edge named (Frederick J. Robinson, Architectural Design 1883), 39mm; Howell & James, 1882, a silver award medal by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, named (Howell & James Art Pottery Exhibition, 1882, Ornaments, Birds & Flowers, Awarded to Mrs Morant), 46mm [2]. About extremely fine or better, first toned and cased as issued £70-90
Hammer Price: £130
Art, Long Eaton, a silver-gilt award plaque by Spink, seated female before easel, rev. cherub, named (Long Eaton Higher Education Comee, Awarded to Reginald C. Fox for Lace Design, 1914), edge stamped silver, 51 x 38mm. Extremely fine; in fitted case of issue £30-50
Hammer Price: £60
Art, Mellin’s Art Competition, 1896, a silver award medal, signed ok fec, female seated at easel, rev. tablet, named (Awarded to Amy Cockburn), 50mm; Society for the Encouragement of the Fine Arts (Founded 1858), a silver award medal by S. Rosenthal and W.J. Taylor, named (Mlle. Titiens, Honorary Member, 1862), 51mm; together with other silver award medals (3) for drawing, painting etc. [5]. Mostly about extremely fine £120-150
Hammer Price: £110
Ballooning, Aero Club of Great Britain, 1908, a copper medal for the F.A.I. International Balloon Contest, London, balloon over London cityscape, with small plane and dirigible also in sky, rev. engraved details, named (C. Ceerts), 38mm (Malpas 171). Extremely fine, rare £90-120
Hammer Price: £260
Chess, Scottish Chess Association, a silver award medal, unsigned, thistle on chessboard, rev. named (Bearsden Chess Club, First Prize Junior Championship, won by R.C. Higgins, 1903-4), hallmarked Birmingham 1903, 39mm; Surrey County Chess Association, a silver award medal by A. Fenwick, named (Won by Mr W.D. Childs, 1900-01), 45mm [2]. About extremely fine; in fitted cases of issue £60-80
Clubs and Societies, Ancient Order of Druids, an oval silver award medal by J. Moore, druid’s head left within wreath, rev. named (Presented by Lodge 59 of Druids to P.N.A. W. Kimber, Jany 1889), 76 x 59mm. A few surface marks, otherwise good very fine, very rare; with clip and ring for suspension and original maroon ribbon £150-200
Hammer Price: £140
Clubs and Societies, Bath & West of England & Southern Counties Society, award medals (2), by J.A. Restall, Prince of Wales plumes, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to Wardlaw Bros for Cider in Cask, Bath, 1900); royal arms in Garter, rev. named (Awarded to the Hon. Mrs Smyth for Field Gate, Bristol, 1921), both 39mm [2]. Very fine or better £40-60
Hammer Price: £40
Clubs and Societies, Celtic Society, a uniface silver medal or badge by Marshall & Sons, armed Highlander guarding loch and glen, fort in background, thistles, roses and shamrocks in foreground, rev. named (Wm McKay, Little Ferry), hallmarked Edinburgh 1826, 36mm (D & W 115/120; Brodie 250). Very fine; with suspension ring £100-150
Hammer Price: £150
Clubs and Societies, Foundation of the Cobden Club, 1866, a silver award medal by J.S & A.B. Wyon, bust left, rev. inscription within wreath, 57mm (BHM 2864; E 1584). Reverse edge bruise, otherwise good very fine, lightly toned £60-80
Clubs and Societies, Liverpool Female Parent Abstinence Society, an engraved silver award medal, signed Fairhurst Sc - Leigh Sc, mothers with banners, a child beside them, as supporters of an armorial shield, ‘Estabd. 15th Aug. 1838. Thos Freme President’, rev. legend in 11 lines, named (Presented to Thomas Freme, 17th July 1839), 68mm, Very fine or better, handsomely engraved with an ornate floral border and elaborate suspension loop £120-150
Hammer Price: £470
Clubs and Societies, Liverpool Royal Institution, 1814, a silver award medal by T. Wyon, head of Minerva right, rev. wreath, named (59, J. Freme), 38mm, 32.29g/12h (D & W –; MG –; BHM –). About very fine £30-50
Hammer Price: £35
Clubs and Societies, Liverpool Royal Institution, 1814, a silver medal or pass by T. Wyon, head of Minerva right, rev. wreath, named (James Ryder, 315), 38mm (D & W –; MG –; BHM –). Some edge and surface marks, about very fine £30-50
Clubs and Societies, Lodge No 1 of Loyal and Independent Britons, c. 1830, a silver medal by Parkin [Birmingham], bust of William IV right, god save the king and named (Benjamin Bill), rev. Britannia stands on sea-shore looking towards distant ship, 64mm. Pierced and edge somewhat rough, otherwise about very fine £120-150
Clubs and Societies, Pitt Club (Blackburn), 1814, a silver medal by T. Halliday, bare head left, rev. legend in six lines within wreath, ring named (Walter Bulcock, Admitted 9th May 1816), 41mm (D & W 110/83). Extremely fine and rare, set in a silver ring with glazed lunettes; housed in original round case £80-100
Hammer Price: £210
Clubs and Societies, Pitt Club (Leicester), 1814, a silver medal by T. Webb, bust of Pitt left, rev. legend in wreath, named (C. Bloomar, May 28th 1815), 48mm (BHM 835; D & W 141/310). Suspension clip removed, otherwise very fine or better £80-100
Clubs and Societies, Royal Scottish Society of London, a silver-gilt award medal, lion rampant within crowned garter and wreath of thistles, rev. named (Awarded to Corpl Newton, 1st Life Guards, First Prize for Swordsmanship at the Scottish Fete in Lord Holland’s Park, 10 & 11 July 1851), 42mm. Extremely fine with suspension bar and tartan ribbon, rare £80-100
Clubs and Societies, Society of Industry, 1785, a silver award medal by J. Milton, robed figures of Peace and Plenty, beehive in background, rev. legend, named (Presented to the Reverend Mr Frettwell, Vicar of Horncastle, 1785), 34mm, 26.36g/12h (Stainton 1; D & W 137/286; MG 1046). Good very fine and very rare; with integral loop for suspension £100-150
Clubs and Societies, Union Society of the City of Westminster, a silver award medal, unsigned, four clasped hands, rev. named (W.J. Styles, 25th November 1904), 42mm; together with other silver award medals relating to St James’s and Westminster (3) [4]. Very fine or better, all with suspension loops, one with original blue ribbon £50-70
Clubs and Societies, United Patriots National Benefit Society of Great Britain (Inst. 1843), a silver Directors’ medal, unsigned, arms and supporters, rev. for the interest taken by him in the prosperity of the society, etc, named (John Morgan, 3rd Div. No. 1021, Sept. 1860, Bath), 48mm (D & W 162/475). Light scuffing, otherwise very fine, rare; with silver suspender bar and original faded brown ribbon £50-70
Cricket, Wellington College, the Walter Castle Prize for Merit [for work, character and games], 1929, a (?) silver plaque, named (T.J.R. Dashwood), legend and arms over tablet divided into three segments, 77 x 102mm. Very fine £60-80
Cycling, Albion Cycling Club, a gold and enamel award medal by Dance & Duerden, arms, rev. named (Club Record, A.J. Smith, 100 mls, 5. 16. 14, 3/7/27), hallmarked Birmingham 1927, 15 x 23mm; Stanley Cycle Club, a silver award medal, unsigned, arms (Time Medal 1894), rev. named (J.P.K. Clarke, 4th July, 10 Miles Bicycle Championship, Herne Hill, 27 min 15 sec.), 28mm; West Roads Cycle Club, a silver award medal, unsigned, lion rampant on wheel, rev. named (50 Mile Championship, 1900, 2nd, F....
Hammer Price: £45
Cycling, Anfield Bicycle Club, a silver award medal by Vaughton, three shields, rev. named (24 Hours Road Race, T.W. Heginbotham, 385 Miles, 14/15 July 1933), hallmarked Birmingham 1933, 29mm; together with other silver award medals (8, five enamelled), from Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, etc, 1924-57 [9]. Mostly very fine; one with suspension ring broken £50-70
Cycling, Belle Vue Cycle Club, gold award medals (2), by W. Hinds, arms, rev. named (50 Miles, F.G. Stevens, 2h 20m 28s, Club Record 1923), hallmarked Birmingham 1923, 40 x 26mm, 9.2g; by W.J. Carroll, named (25 miles J.C. Wyatt, 1.5.44, 1926), hallmarked Birmingham 1926, 37 x 29mm, 12.4g [2]. First very fine, second extremely fine £150-200
Cycling, Brighton Mitre Cycling Club, a gold and enamel award medal by W. Hinds, wings, rev. named (Open 50 Time Trial. Fastest R.G. Stevens 2h 20m 40 1/2s, 1926), hallmarked Birmingham 1926, 28mm, 8.8g. Very fine £70-90
£70–£90
Cycling, British Empire Cycling Championships, a gold award medal by W.J. Carroll, crowned arms, rev. named (4 Mile Championship 1908, won by D. Flynn), hallmarked Birmingham 1908, 15ct, 32mm, 20.8g; Scottish Cyclists Union, gold award medals (2), unsigned, arms, rev, named (10 Mile Championship. Won by D. Flynn 1902), hallmarked Birmingham 1902, 32mm, 18ct, 17.5g; by C. Michael & Co (?), crowned arms, rev. named (1 Mile Championship. Won by Dan Flynn), hallmarked Birmingham 1906; United...
Hammer Price: £780
Cycling, Brookdale Cycling & Social Club, a silver and enamel award medal by Vaughton, crowned shield, rev. named (Unpaced 20 Miles, 6th Sept. 1903, Second Fastest, Mr A. Harper, 1h 4m 17s), hallmarked Birmingham 1899; together with other silver award medals (8, five enamelled), all 20th century [9]. Mostly very fine £70-90
Hammer Price: £65
Cycling, Catford Cycling Club, a gold award medal by Vaughton, wreath below wheel, cyclists at sides, rev. named (12 hrs safety, local roads, G. Marriott 167 1/2 miles, Sep 20th 94), hallmarked Birmingham 1886, 32mm, 12ct, 16.9g. Enamel slightly damaged, otherwise good very fine; in case of issue £200-250
£200–£250
Cycling, Catford Cycling Club, silver award medals (2), by J.A. Restall, named (Long distance rides. Bicycle. South Roads. E. Perman, 125 1/2 mls in 12h. Sep 7 1890), hallmarked Birmingham 1890, 32mm; by W.J. Carroll, named (J.E. Sibun, Kent R.C. Open 50. 1st Team, 1938), hallmarked Birmingham 1938, 32mm; Crouch Hill Cycling Club, silver award medal by F.H. Adams, named (100 Miles 1935 Inter-Club. F.W. Firman, 5h 6m 31s), hallmarked Birmingham 1935, 30mm [3]. Very fine to extremely fine;...
Hammer Price: £25
Cycling, Farnham Road Club, a silver medal by J. Pinches, cyclists riding left, rev. named (1938 Club 50 Miles T.T., 1st L. Bonner, 2 hrs 36 mins), 32mm (MJP –); together with other silver award medals (7, 6 enamelled) from Essex, London, Middlesex, Sussex, 1926-50 [8]. Mostly very fine £60-80
£60–£80
Cycling, Glade Cycling Club, a gold and enamel award medal, unsigned, named (Glade C.C. 30 Mi, 10.7.27, F.W.Brockwell, 1h 24m 30s, Club Record), stamped 8ct, 28mm, 5.7g. Very fine £50-70
Cycling, Irish Cyclists’ Association Championship, a silver award medal by Gibson & Co, hand of Ulster on shield, rev. named (1898, 1 Mile, second, J.G. Boyton), 30mm. Nearly extremely fine, rare £50-70
Hammer Price: £120
Cycling, London Wheelers, 1884, a silver award medal by Vaughton, emblem and arms in arcade, rev. named (Club, 21 Mile Road race, 25th Sept 1886, 4th Prize, Won by J.S. Smith), 35mm. Good very fine, dark tone, rare £50-70
Cycling, Midland Cycling & Athletic Club, a gold award medal by A. Barnett (?), monogram, rev. named (Novice Massed Start 1939. First N. Taylor, Meresbroo [sic] R.C.C.), hallmarked Birmingham 1939, 29mm, 13.4g. Good very fine £120-150
£120–£150
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