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13 July 2011
Long Service, A uniface silver medal, arms and crest of the Greg family, ein doe and spair not, back named (Thomas Driver, in Remembrance of 27 Years Faithful Service), edge impressed (John Greg, 1854), 39mm; L. & C., a silver and enamel Service badge, 1911, by D.G. Collins, named (Mr Henry Cornock, 36 Years), hallmarked Birmingham 1911, 34 x 25mm; National Institutions, Burden Medallion, a silver Faithful Service medal, unsigned, named (Lillie Bodey), 37mm; D.C.A., a silver Good Conduct and...
Hammer Price: £95
Municipal, DORSET, Borough of Poole, a silver-gilt and enamel Mayor’s badge of office by Fattorini, arms, back named (Councillor W.J. Stickland, 1937-38), hallmarked Birmingham 1938, 72 x 42mm; a silver-gilt and enamel Mayoress’s badge of office by Fattorini, named (Mrs W.J. Stickland, 1937-38), hallmarked Birmingham 1938, 48 x 37mm [2]. Extremely fine, with loops for suspension; former with original orange ribbon £50-70
Hammer Price: £80
Municipal, LANCASHIRE, Borough of Salford, a quatrefoil-shaped silver award medal by Ollivant & Botsford, arms and supporters, rev. pelleted border, named (John Staniar, Councillor, Novr. 1879), 56mm; Corporation of the City of Manchester, a silver award medal by Elkington, named (Awarded to J.E.H. Andrew for Bisschop Gas Engine, 1880), 56mm [2]. Very fine, first toned and with loop for suspension £70-90
Hammer Price: £100
Municipal, LONDON, City of Westminster, an openwork silver badge, no marks, crowned portcullis, back named (William Martin Bickerstaff), 80 x 60mm; London Borough of Lambeth, a silver and enamel Mayor’s badge of office by Toye Kenning & Spencer, named (Councillor Laurie Drake, Mayor 1974-75), hallmarked Birmingham 1972, 68 x 64mm [2]. About extremely fine, with means of suspension; second with original blue ribbon £50-70
Hammer Price: £150
Municipal, SOMERSET, Borough of Bridgwater, a Past Mayor’s silver-gilt and enamel badge by Vaughton, civic arms, back named (Alderman Mrs Alice Bertha Potterton, JP, 1959-60), hallmarked Birmingham 1957, 32mm, with clasp ‘March May 1961’; GLAMORGANSHIRE, Neath Rural District Council, a silver-gilt and enamel badge by Marples & Beasley, named (G.R. Kimber, Esq., 1942-43), hallmarked Birmingham 1954, 39mm [2]. Very fine and better; both with clips and rings for suspension, former with...
Hammer Price: £35
Music, BEDFORDSHIRE, The London & Home Counties Amateur Band Association, a silver award medal by D.G. Collins, City arms and supporters, rev. wreath, named (Champions 1901-4, Luton Red Cross, Silver Prize, Band), 32mm; ESSEX, Ilford Musical Festival, a silver-gilt and enamel badge, named (Frances Hill, Senior, Beethoven, 1954), 35 x 24mm; Stratford & East London Musical Festival, a silver award medal, unsigned, named (1932, Charles Clark, Bass Solo, Local), 33mm; HERTFORDSHIRE,...
Music, CHESHIRE, Trinity College London, Birkenhead Centre, a silver Prize for Proficiency in Music by J. Fattorini, angel crest above City of London arms, rev. Victory and scroll, named (Grace Coleshill, Interdte. Division, M.K., 92 Marks, Honours, Presented by Messrs Rushworth & Dreaper, 26 October 1911), hallmarked Birmingham 1911, 45mm (Edge –); Birkenhead Musical Festival, a silver award medal, unsigned, named (1931, ‘Lyric Quartette’, R.H. Weston), hallmarked wp&s Birmingham...
Hammer Price: £40
Music, DERBYSHIRE, Derby Conservatoire of Music (Inst. 1896), a silver award medal, unsigned, robed female with lyre, rev. wreath, named (Ida M. Beck, Violin, 1899), 38mm; Matlock Bath Musical Festival, a silver award medal, unsigned, named (K.E. Watts), 29mm; northamptonshire, Gretton Band Contest, First Prize silver medals by R. Neal (2), 1890, 1891, named (Kettering Town Band, A. Faulkner…A. Falkner), both 33mm [4]. Very fine, first dark-toned; all with clips and rings or means of...
Hammer Price: £70
Music, DEVON, Corporation Concerts & Organ Recitals, Plymouth, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, arms and supporters, rev. female seated right with musical instruments, named (Beryl Gardiner, First Violin Prize, 1889), 45mm; Plymouth Competitive Musical Festival, silver award medals by Page, Keen & Page, Plymouth, (2, different), named (E.T. Savary, 18th March 1918; Elocution – Boys Under 9, 1st Prize, D. Jefford, 1934), latter hallmarked Birmingham 1933, both 38mm; The British Music...
Hammer Price: £210
Music, Co DURHAM, Musical International College Ltd (Est. 1878), a silver award medal by Kenning, logo on line of sheet music, rev. named (Senior Violin Examination, Sunderland, 1901, John Thomas Brown), 50mm; Musical International College Ltd, a silver award medal, unsigned, named (Joseph Gray, Pianoforte, Senior Honours, Sunderland, Dec. 1931) [2]. Virtually as struck, first deeply toned, with loop for suspension; in fitted cases of issue by Kenning & Son, Medallists, Little Britain &...
£70–£90
Music, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, Bristol Musical Competition Festival, a silver-gilt award medal by W.W. Kemp & Co, haloed figure and two putto, rev. wreath, named (1928 Drama (Novice) won by Doris Barber), hallmarked Birmingham 1927, 41mm; Cheltenham Musical Festival, a silver award medal by W.J. Dingley, named (Beresford A. Pensom, May 16th 1933), hallmarked Birmingham 1931, 32mm; SOMERSET, Mid-Somerset Musical Competitions, silver award medals (2), by W.J. Dingley and Fattorini, named (Miss Melba...
Music, HAMPSHIRE, 21st Anniversary of the Bournemouth Municipal Orchestra, 1914, a silver award medal by Marples & Beasley, shield and crest, rev. wreath, named (C. Cross), hallmarked Birmingham 1913, 32mm; The Isle of Wight Musical Competition Festival, a silver plaque by T.L. Mott, named (Piano Duet, 1934, Edward Denham), hallmarked Birmingham 1931, 49 x 41mm; SUSSEX, Trinity College London, Brighton & Hove Centre, a silver award medal by Pinches, named (Mercy Slocombe, First Senior...
Hammer Price: £65
Music, LANCASHIRE, Trinity College London, Liverpool Centre, an oval silver Prize for Proficiency in Music award, unsigned, angel crest above City of London arms, rev. legend, named (Eleanor Eliza Cowx), 41 x 33mm; Musical International College, a silver award medal by Kenning, named (Senior Practical Examination, Liverpool, 1891, Mary Helena Smith), 49mm; Trinity College London, Liverpool Centre, a silver and enamel award medal by W.J. Dingley, named (Dorothy Askew, Inter. Hons. M.K.,...
Music, LONDON, The Royal Academy of Music (Inst. 1822), silver award medals by B. Wyon and by Pinches after Wyon (2), head of Apollo right, lyre by truncation, revs. wreath, named (Miss Williams, Prize, Good Conduct, Midsummer 1828; Norman G. Alston, Singing, 1893; Elma Dowling, Elocution, 1914), all 40mm (E 1165; D & W 146/352) [3]. First very fine and a scarce early award, second extremely fine, last mint state; all with clips and rings for suspension, last in red fitted case of issue £60-80
Music, LONDON, Sacred Harmonic Society (Est. 1832), a silver medal by W.J. Taylor, bust of George Frederick Handel left, rev. wreath, named (James R. Burchett, Esq, Honorary Member, Elected Novr. 4th 1863), 51mm (cf. BHM 2656 and E 1527 for obv.). Extremely fine and dark-toned, rare, especially so as a silver medal of Handel £60-80
Hammer Price: £75
Music, London, Sacred Harmonic Society, 50th and Last Season, 1882, a silver award medal by Pinches, seated robed figure playing lyre, putti at feet, rev. book of music on lyre within wreath, edge named (J.N. Frye, Committee), 51mm (MJP p.186); The Mrs Sutherland Prize for Vocal Music, 1888, a silver award medal, unsigned, named (Herbert Brown, Bass, 1898), 41mm; The Summerscales Prize Medal, 1892, a silver award medal, unsigned, named (David Walker Lawson, Oct. 17 1896), 41mm; International...
Music, LONDON, London Organ School (Est. 1865), a silver award medal by Hinks & Radcliffe, lyre and flower, rev. legend and wreath, edge named (Awarded to Katherine Ball for Harmony and Pianoforte, Jan: 25, 1882), 31mm; The Guildhall School of Music, Elementary Division, a silver award medal by Toye & Co, named (Pianoforte, Daisy Taylor, Leigh on Sea Centre), hallmarked Birmingham 1913, 26mm; College of Violinists Ltd (Inc. 1891), a silver award medal by Toye & Co, named (Marie A. Osman, S....
£60–£80
Music, LONDON, The Royal College of Music (Est. 1882), John Hopkinson Medal, a silver award, unsigned [by J. Pinches], bust three-quarters right, rev. wreath and lyres, named (Winifred McBride), 48mm (MJP p.144); The Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music & The Royal College of Music, a silver award by Pinches, named (Presented to Ethel L. Holden, Second Honours Marks, Intermediate Grade, Local Centre Examinations, London, March-April 1923), 39mm [2]. About extremely fine and better,...
Hammer Price: £55
Music, LONDON, The London College of Music (Est. 1887), silver awards (9), five different designs, viz. medals by J.A. Restall (3), musical instruments, revs. musical instruments, named (April 12th 1894, Elizabeth Jones, for Pianoforte Playing, Senior Section; Mary K. Crosland, for Pianoforte Playing, Advanced Senior Section, December 1896; Olwen Thomas, for Pianoforte Playing, Senior Section, July 1918), 42 (2) and 33mm; medals by J.A. Restall (2), named (Presented by Lady Rolleston [to]...
Music, LONDON, London Academy of Music (Est. 1867), enamelled silver badges by J.A. Restall (2), named (Marion Young, July 5 1900; Mary Spevack, Pianoforte, July 1911), hallmarked Birmingham 1903 and 1911, 36 x 29mm and 27mm; The Incorporated London Academy of Music, enamel badges by J.A. Restall (2), in gold, named (Kathleen I. Marfell, Pianoforte, Dec. 1925), 27mm, 9ct, 6.83g, in silver, named (Margaret Faire, Elocution, Easter 1930), 27mm; London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, a silver...
Music, LONDON, The Guildhall School of Music (Est. 1880), silver awards (11), six different designs, viz. a medal by Elkington, seated robed female instructing pupil with violin, rev. wreath, named (Silver Medal presented to Miss Ethel Gannan for Elocution, 1901), 32mm; Knill Silver Challenge Cup, oval medals by Hardman, Birmingham (2), named (Awarded to Audrey Richardson, 1910; Llewelyn John, Tenor, 1941), both 72 x 38mm; Local Centres Examinations medals by Toye & Co (3), Intermediate,...
Hammer Price: £110
Music, LONDON, The Royal Academy of Music, Charles Lucas Medal, 1869, a silver award by J. Pinches after T. Woolner, Orpheus seated right with lyre, naked youth standing at right, rev. legend in 8 lines, edge named (Miss Madeleine Windsor, 1924), 56mm (BHM 2903; MJP p.130); Carlo Albanesi Medal, 1926, a silver award by Pinches, named (Olive Cloke, 1935), 64mm [2]. Extremely fine, first in glazed lunettes with silver band; both in maroon and gilt fitted cases of issue £80-100
Hammer Price: £120
Music, LONDON, Worshipful Company of Musicians (Inc. 1500), Cobbett Medal for Services to the Art of Chamber Music, 1924, a silver-gilt award by G. Bayes for Pinches, bust of Ludwig van Beethoven left, rev. swan left, named (Spencer Dyke, F.R.A.M., 1941), 45mm (Irvine/Atterbury p.139; MJP p.231). Extremely fine and very rare; in green and gilt case of issue £60-80
Hammer Price: £140
Music, NORTHUMBERLAND, North of England Musical Tournament, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, oval silver award medals (2, different), both unsigned, robed figure, revs. named (Mona C. Allison, Solo Singing, 1922; Evelyn Urwin, 1st Prize, Operatic Dancing, April 1929), 36 x 20mm, 33 x 25mm; YORKSHIRE, Halifax Competitive Musical Festival, a silver award medal by Rose, Halifax, named (Contralto Solo, Open, Alice Deverell), hallmarked Birmingham 1926, 29mm; Leeds College of Music, a silver award medal by...
Music, SURREY and SOUTH-WEST LONDON, Balham & Streatham Musical Festival, a silver award medal, unsigned, lyre on shield, rev. wreath, named (1938, E. Fuller, Lieder), 32mm; Epsom Musical Festival, a silver award medal by D.G. Collins, named (1939, Vocal Solo, Amy Shuard), hallmarked Birmingham 1939, 32mm; Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames Musical Festival, a silver award medal by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co, named (Pianoforte, 1934, J.P. Becker), hallmarked Birmingham 1934, 32mm;...
Hammer Price: £90
Music, WARWICKSHIRE, Holders Concert Hall, Birmingham, a silver Music award, unsigned, head of Music right within wreath, rev. wreath, named (Presented to Mr Fred Gartside by a Few Private Friends for the abilities he displayed as a Comic Patter Singer in the Grand Amateur Contest at Holders Concert Hall on Octr. 12th 1866), 44mm; Trinity College London, Birmingham Centre, a silver award medal, unsigned, named (V.T. Pearce, Int. Violin 87, Dec. 1898), 26mm; Midland Musical Competition...
Music, ANGUS, Arbroath & District Musical Festival, a silver award medal by Vaughton, robed females representing Music, Literature and Art, rev. named (1937, Contralto, Marjorie McKay), hallmarked Birmingham 1936, 45mm; Dundee Public School Competition, Sir John Leng’s Trust Scottish Song Prize Medal, a silver award medal by Walker & Hall, named (1932, Margaret Gow), hallmarked Birmingham 1931, 38mm (Brodie 556); AYRSHIRE, Ayrshire Musical Festival, a silver award medal by Elkington, named...
Music, The Tonic Sol-Fa Movement, Pioneer’s Medal, a silver award by J. Pinches, bust of John Curwen right, rev. named (Mr J. Youens, May 1902), 38mm (cf. Adams 1891/001); Tobias Matthay Pianoforte School, a silver medal by J. Pinches, named (Senior Medal, 1913, Constance Parsons), 51mm; The Joseph Williams Medal, a silver award medal by A. Roden & Son, named (Celia Morris), hallmarked Birmingham 1929, 44mm; The National Academy of Music, a silver award medal by Turner & Simpson, named...
Music, The Scottish National Song Society, a silver shield-shaped medal by Buck & Son, robed and bearded man playing harp within thistle-encircled garter, for auld lang syne in scroll above, back named (Ruby Thomson, Medallist, Scottish Sangschau, 1907), hallmarked Edinburgh 1907, 60 x 43mm. Extremely fine, with clip and ring for suspension; in dark blue fitted case of issue by Buck & Son, Goldsmiths to the King, 87 George Street, Edinburgh £60-80
Music, United Kingdom Alliance of Professional Teachers of Dancing, a silver-gilt and enamel badge by Fattorini, named (A. Hanson), 42 x 35mm; Music, a silver award medal by Vaughton, named (Presented to W.J. Galton by S. Div. Bandsmen, 1917), hallmarked Birmingham 1916, 32mm; Border Musical (Competition) Festival, a silver award medal by W.H. Haseler, named (Senior Elocution Class, Lilias R. Graham, 1921), hallmarked Birmingham 1920, 35mm; Singing and Physical Drill Class (Founded 1922), an...
Ornithology, CHESHIRE, Homing World Medal, a uniface gold award by Fattorini, pigeon standing left, back named (T. Woodward, Mid. Ches. Fed., 1899, Best Average All Races, Vel. 1030), hallmarked Birmingham 1899, 28mm, 9ct, 6.77g; Hyde Homing Society, a uniface gold award medal, unsigned, named (Presented to T.A. Warrington, Comb. Avg. Cup, Won Outright, 1934, Vel. 1134), hallmarked the Birmingham 1932, 28mm, 9ct, 16.11g [2]. First fine, second very fine; with rings for suspension £180-220
Hammer Price: £200
Ornithology, CHESHIRE, City of Chester, a silver award medal by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co, crowned arms, rev. wreath, named (Cheshire County Council, 1934-5, J.T. Smith, R.I. Red, 249 Eggs, Single Bird Laying Test), hallmarked Birmingham 1935, 45mm (Edge –). Extremely fine £30-40
Ornithology, Cumberland, Alston, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, birds above scroll, rev. wreath, engraved (Alston P. & P. Show, 31 Jan. 1896, First Prize for the best Tumbler), hallmarked Birmingham 1895, 52mm. Minor scuffing, otherwise extremely fine £40-50
Ornithology, DERBYSHIRE, Derbyshire County Council Agricultural Institute, Egg Laying Trials, a silver award medal by A.C. Clark Co, cockerel’s head left, rev. two scrolls, named (Pens of Rhode Island Reds, 2nd, G. Nutt), hallmarked Birmingham 1938, 44mm; LEICESTERSHIRE, Leicester County Laying Trials, 1930-31, a uniface silver award medal by Fattorini, named (D.W.C. Nurse, 3rd Prize, Sec. A, White Wyandottes), hallmarked Birmingham 1931, 45mm; LINCOLNSHIRE, Kesteven Agricultural...
Ornithology, DORSET, Dorset County Egg Laying Trials, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, three heraldic lions in Garter, rev. legend, named (Awarded to Mr J.C.S. Cooper, Winner of 2nd Prize in Section 1 of the Trials with a Pen of White Wyandottes, 1929-30), hallmarked Birmingham 1930, 39mm; Dorset County Egg Laying Trials, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, named (Awarded to Mrs J.C.S. Cooper, Winner of 2nd Prize in Section 5 of the Trials with Bird No. W.I. II, White Wyandotte,...
Ornithology, Co DURHAM, Darlington, a silver award medal by T. Ottley, ten birds standing, rev. robed female, oak-wreath and shield, named (Presented to Francis Newburn Esq, Darlington, for the most Perfect Pen of Fantails, Trumpeters or Jacobins, Exhibited for a Silver Medal given by W.W. Boulton, Beverley, 1860), 48mm. Extremely fine; set in silver mount and glazed with lunettes (the reverse lunette slightly scratched), clip and ring for suspension, rare £80-100
Ornithology, ESSEX, Essex Columbarian Society, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, four birds perched on fence, rev. wreath, named (Won by F.W. Palmer, Annual Show, Oct. 26 & 27 1894), 39mm; NORFOLK, Mackley Bros, Norwich, a silver award medal, unsigned, named (Won by F. & J. Rippon, 1896), 39mm; a silver-gilt award medal, unsigned, named (Won by Wm. Bracey Jun., Club Show, Gt Yarmouth, Nov. 7 1900), 32mm [3]. First about extremely fine, others about very fine, second dark-toned £40-50
Ornithology, HAMPSHIRE, Hampshire Ornithological Association, a silver award medal, unsigned, three birds on branch, rev. sun rising within canopy, named (Mrs Pattison, Wrackleford House, Dorchester, Dorset, 2nd Prize for Silver Spangled Hamburgs, Novr. 9th, 10th, 11th 1869), 38mm; National British Bird & Mule Club, a silver and enamel badge by Fattorini, named (Won by R.C. Tout at Portsmouth, 1913), 22mm [2]. First bright from prior cleaning and with reverse edge knock at 9 o’clock,...
Ornithology, HAMPSHIRE, The Minorca Club, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, hen standing right, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to Coffin Bros at Portsmouth, 1900), hallmarked Birmingham 1899, 45mm; Hampshire Egg Laying Trials, 1932-33, a uniface silver award medal by Vaughton, named (1st Prize, Section A, H.R. Hunter, White Leghorn), hallmarked Birmingham 1933, 51mm; SURREY, Surrey County Egg Laying Trials, silver Runner-Up award medals by J.A. Restall (2, different), named (J.B. Bantoft,...
Ornithology, LANCASHIRE, Lancashire Utility Poultry Society, Laying Test, a silver award medal by Marples & Beasley, cock and hen standing left, rev. wreath, named (Single Bird, Heavy White Wyandottes, W. Rogers, 1925-6), hallmarked Birmingham 1926, 38mm; YORKSHIRE, The Minorca Club, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, named (Awarded to Coffin Bros at York, 1899), hallmarked Birmingham 1899, 45mm; Yorkshire Federation Laying Test, a silver award medal by Fattorini, named (1950-51, W.G....
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