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13 July 2011
Ornithology, LONDON, Sydenham, Original Challenge Cup Medal, a silver award by J.A. Restall, four pigeons standing, rev. wreath, named (1889, Crystal Palace, Awarded to Mr Joseph Smith for Best Satinette bred in 1889, Class 389), 51mm; Cage Bird Show, Crystal Palace, 1893, a silver award medal by E. Tyler, named (For Must Points, Foreign Birds, won by Mrs Pretyman), 38mm (Allen 1887/010); Great National Pigeon Show, Crystal Palace, 1900, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, named (3rd...
Hammer Price: £460
Ornithology, LONDON, St John’s Poultry, Pigeon &c Show, New Cross, a silver award medal by Vaughton, four birds standing around cage, rev. legend, named (C.A. Darby, Esq, to J.A. Whitfield, Best Minorca Cockerel, 14th & 15th Dec. 1893), 39mm; MIDDLESEX, Acton Poultry, Pigeon & Rabbit Society, a silver award medal by J. Moore, named (1st Prize for Short Faced Antwerp, Awarded to Mr T.E. Sargeant, Oct. 18 1882), 41mm; County of Middlesex Egg Laying Trial, 1930-31, a silver badge, unsigned,...
Hammer Price: £40
Ornithology, LONDON, The London Cage Bird Association, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, five birds on branch, rev. wreath, named (To V. Wynn, Winner of Egg Food Competition, 1906), hallmarked Birmingham 1906, 39mm; Middlesex Columbarian Society, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, named (Novice Cup Hen, 1914, John McMahon, Pigmy Pouter), hallmarked Birmingham 1914, 39mm; The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, a gold award medal by Fattorini, named (Geoffrey Dent, For Services...
Hammer Price: £240
Ornithology, SUFFOLK, The National Utility Poultry Society, a gold award medal by Elkington, robed female seated left, holding chick in her right hand, rev. wreath, named (Great Eastern Section, 1920-1, A.A. Stokes, Station House, Darsham, White Leghorns (4), Eggs 836, Score Value 832), hallmark indistinct, 29mm, 9ct, 11.56g. Extremely fine £80-100
Hammer Price: £100
Ornithology, WARWICKSHIRE, Birmingham and Midland Counties Exhibition (Est. 1849), silver award medals by Ottley (3, different), groups of birds, revs. wreaths, named (To Mr Jas. Hand, Jun., Game Fowl, 1st Prize, Class 21, 1852; To Mr Thos. Taylor, for Emu, or Silky Negros, 3rd Prize, Class 43, 1856; To Mr Jas. Munn, for Silver Pencill’d Hamburgh, 3rd Prize, Class 30, 1858), 41, 47 and 47mm [3]. First very fine, set in silver ring mount and glazed [one lunette missing], with clip and ring...
Hammer Price: £120
Ornithology, WARWICKSHIRE, Birmingham and Midland Counties Exhibition (Est. 1849), a silver award medal by T. Ottley, twelve birds, rev. wreath, named (To Mr W.A. Beach, Rumpless, 1st Prize, 1853), 65mm. Extremely fine; set in silver mount with glazed lunettes, ornate ring for suspension £80-100
Hammer Price: £220
Ornithology, YORKSHIRE, Pocklington Poultry Show, 1860, a silver award medal by T. Ottley, cock and hen standing vis-à-vis, rev. robed female with shield, named (Presented by the Ladies of Pocklington to Mr H. Hodge, Junr, Hull, who obtain’d the greatest number of Prizes), 48mm. Very fine; set in silver mount (once glazed), with loop suspension £70-90
Hammer Price: £130
Ornithology, YORKSHIRE, Yorkshire Federation Laying Test, a gold award medal by Fattorini, cock and hen standing left, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to M.A. Hindmarsh for Rhode Island Red Pullet, 1926-27), hallmarked Birmingham 1927, 32mm, 9ct, 15.46g. Extremely fine £100-150
Ornithology, GLAMORGANSHIRE, Swansea Ornithological Society, a silver award medal, unsigned, four birds standing on branch, rev. wreath, named (1887, J. Findlay), 38mm; Co LOUTH, Dundalk Show, a silver award medal by W.J. Dingley, named (1909, won by S. & J. Murray), hallmarked Birmingham 1908, 38mm [2]. About very fine and better £40-50
Hammer Price: £55
Ornithology, Aberdeenshire, The Scottish Norwich Plainhead Canary Club, a silver award medal, unsigned, birds left, rev. wreath, named (Aberdeen, A.G. Forrest, 1908), 45mm; lanarkshire, City of Glasgow O.A. Kelvin Hall Show, a silver-gilt award medal by A.C. Clark Co, named (Apricot Roller, Mr & Mrs B. Knight, 1937), hallmarked Birmingham 1937, 45mm [2]. First very fine but bright from prior cleaning, second about extremely fine £40-50
Hammer Price: £50
Ornithology, Midlothian, Western District of Midlothian Agricultural Society, a silver award medal, unsigned, birds by and on lake, buildings and trees in background, rev. legend, named (Special Prize For Best Pen of Poultry Gained by John R. Brown, 1883), 48mm (Brodie –); Dept of Agriculture for Scotland, Laying Trials, a silver-gilt award medal by W.J. Dingley for the Scottish National Poultry Council, named (Duck Section (Khaki Campbells), Mr J. Wilson, Keswick, Cumberland, Eggs Laid...
Hammer Price: £70
Ornithology, IRELAND, Irish Poultry Keepers’ Association, a silver award medal by A. Fenwick, numerous birds standing, rev. wreath, named (Challenge Cup, R.D.S. Show, 1926, won by Mrs Coubrough), 45mm. Extremely fine, toned £40-60
Ornithology, ISLE OF MAN, Isle of Man Dog & Poultry Show, 1883, a silver award medal, unsigned, birds standing in farmyard setting, rev. wreath, named (For best bird in the Show, won by A.W. Moore), 45mm. Rim nicks, otherwise about extremely fine, toned £50-70
Hammer Price: £160
Ornithology, United Kingdom Foreign Cage Bird Society (Est. 1890), a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, eight birds, some standing on branch, rev. wreath, named (Presented by H.B. Smith, Brooklands Broughton, Preston, Oct: 24 & 26, for rarest single or pair birds in classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 14, 15), 38mm; a silver award medal, unsigned, named (Awarded to G.C. Bryant, 21-12 1891), 32mm; a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, named (Novice Hen Cup, won by H.P. Sprigens, M.C.S., Young Stock...
Ornithology, The Poultry Club, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, six birds standing, rev. legend, named (Mr R.F. Sawyer, 1900), hallmarked Birmingham 1900, 45mm; Utility Poultry Club, a silver award medal by Ottley, named (8th Annual Laying Competition, Oct. 10th 1904-Jan. 29th 1905, Winner, H.J. Cheatle, W. Leghorns, 245 Eggs), 47mm; B.O.D. Show, 1924, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, named (Novice, Mr J. Clement), 39mm; Utility Duck Club, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall,...
Ornithology, The Utility Poultry Club, a silver award medal by Elkington, robed female seated left, holding chick in her right hand, rev. wreath, named (Southern Laying Competition, Oct. 8th 1909-Jan. 27th 1910, Fifth, L.B. Atkinson, 4 White Wyandottes, 220 Eggs), 51mm; Quaker Oats Ltd, Ful-o-Pep Medal, a silver award by A. Roden & Son, named (T.P. Taylor, Exhibition), hallmarked Birmingham 1923, 29mm; British Barnevelder Club, a uniface silver award medal by Turner & Simpson, named (Best...
Hammer Price: £80
Ornithology, The Plymouth Rock Club, a silver award medal by Wright & Sons, Edgware, cock and hen vis-à-vis, rev. wreath, named (Won by G. & E. Atherton, 1912), 38mm; Southern Test, 1932-33, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, named (Mr H.R. Hunter, Best Bird in Heavy Breed Section), hallmarked Birmingham 1931, 39mm; Royal Agricultural Society of England, a silver award medal by Mappin & Webb, named (Single Bird Pen Laying Test, R. & E. Heffer, White Leghorn, 1934), hallmarked Birmingham...
Orphanages, YORKSHIRE, Hull Seamen’s and General Orphan Asylum (Est. 1865), a silver Founder’s Medal by Ottley, frontal elevation of the asylum, rev. legend in wreath, named (William Henry Cumpston), 46mm; Dr Barnardo’s Homes (Est. 1866), a silver Good Conduct and Length of Service medal by J.A. Restall, named (George Blackwell), hallmarked Birmingham 1925, 52mm (E 1889); Dr Barnardo’s Homes, a gold Good Conduct and Length of Service medalet, unsigned, named (Edith Darbyshire), no...
Photography, CHESHIRE, Birkenhead Photographic Association, a silver award medal by Fattorini, arms and crest, rev. sun above wreath, named (1929, Harold Brown, J.T. Peters Memorial), 44mm (Edge S6; cf. Simmons FPL 13, 31); Widnes Photographic Society, a silver award medal by Fattorini, named (J.W. Towers, Class A, 1906), hallmarked Birmingham 1905, 38mm (Edge –) [2]. About extremely fine and better, first toned £40-60
Photography, CUMBERLAND, Maryport Art Exhibition, 1888, a silver award medal, unsigned, camera in a laboratory, rev. wreath, named (T.G. Hibbert), 45mm. Mint state, attractive £50-70
Photography, DEVON, Plymouth Photographic Society (Founded 1894), a silver award medal by A.H. Darby, arms, named (Figure Studies, Thos. A. Sands, 1900), rev. camera within wreath, 44mm; GLOUCESTERSHIRE, Gloucestershire Photographic Society, a silver award medal by H.B. Sale, named (1891, G.E. Thompson, Class 13), 45mm [2]. First about extremely fine and toned but doubly pierced for display, second extremely fine £40-50
Hammer Price: £150
Photography, Co DURHAM, Sunderland Photographic Association (Founded 1888), a uniface silver award medal by Vaughton, arms, back named (1911, Mr J.B. Martin), hallmarked Birmingham 1910, 44mm; NORTHUMBERLAND, Newcastle-on-Tyne and Northern Counties Photographic Association, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, named (G.E. Thompson, 1891), 45mm [2]. First very fine and in red fitted case of issue, second mint state and toned £60-80
Photography, ESSEX, The Britannia Works Co, Ilford, a silver award medal by J. Moore, female seated right with camera, marine implements in background, rev. wreath, named (Ulster A.P. Society, April 1890, Class 19, 1st Prize, J.E. Austin), 51mm; Ilford Photographic Society, a silver award medal by A. Clark Co, named (Outings Cup, 1946, H. Harvey), 41mm (cf. Simmons FPL 13, 66) [2]. First extremely fine and attractive, second about very fine but with cuts on rims £60-80
Photography, HAMPSHIRE, Basingstoke & District Photographic Society, a silver award medal, unsigned, winged warrior spearing dragon, rev. wreath, named (Awarded to S.S. Heale, President’s Award, Exhibition 1927), hallmarked jwh&co Birmingham 1926, 38mm; Bournemouth Camera Club, a silver award medal, unsigned, named (J. Leslie Mudd, 1929), hallmarked jwh&co Birmingham 1928, 38mm (cf. Simmons FPL 13, 38); Bournemouth Camera Club, a silver award medal by Fattorini, named (1931, S.S. Searell),...
Photography, KENT, Tunbridge Wells Amateur Photographic Association, a silver award medal, unsigned [by Vaughton], camera and easel, rev. wreath, named (1889, March, Lantern Slides, B. Whibrow), 39mm (cf. DNW 49, 784), Extremely fine and attractively toned; in maroon fitted case of issue by Vigor, Tunbridge Wells £25-35
Photography, LANCASHIRE, Bolton Amateur Photographic Society, a silver award medal by Vaughton, arms and crest, rev. wreath, named (Class D, H.M. Kellam, 1905), hallmarked Birmingham 1904, 44mm (cf. Simmons FPL 13, 36); Bolton Mutual Photographic Society, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, named (Exhibition 1902, Awarded to Harry M. Kellam, 1st Architecture), hallmarked Birmingham 1902, 45mm; Darwen Photographic Association, a silver award medal by Vaughton, named (T.G. Hibbert, 1st,...
Photography, LANCASHIRE, Lancaster Photographic Society, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, arms above tablet, named (R.T. Simpson, 1904), rev. shield in wreath, engraved (Class I, Members Landscape), hallmarked Birmingham 1904, 45mm; Longton and District Photographic Society, a silver award medal by A.H. Darby, named (Awarded to Rev. C.F.L. Barnwell, 1st Prize, for Landscape, Members Class, 1904), hallmarked Birmingham 1903, 45mm; Southport Photographic Society (Founded 1890), a silver...
Hammer Price: £75
Photography, LANCASHIRE, Liverpool Amateur Photographic Association, a silver award medal by Brookes & Adams for Schierwater & Lloyd, Liverpool, arms and supporters, rev. sun above tablet, wreath below, named (International Exhibition, 1888, T.G. Hibbert), 44mm; Liverpool International Photographic Exhibition, 1891, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, named (Awarded to C.E. Thompson), 45mm; Sefton Park Photographic Society, a silver award medal by Vaughton, named (J.W. Towers, 1904),...
Hammer Price: £110
Photography, LEICESTERSHIRE, Birstall Photographic Society, a silver award plaque by J.A. Restall, female seated right holding mirror, camera at left, rev. oak-wreath and tablet, named (1906, Awarded to Mr Crowther Hopkinson for Best All Round Work in Society), hallmarked Birmingham 1906, 63 x 41mm; Leicestershire Photographic Society, a silver award medal by J. Moore, named (1896, For Landscape, Class II, Won by W.J. Coates), 45mm; Leicester & Loughborough Photographic Society, a silver...
Photography, LONDON, South London Photographic Society, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, seated female developing a picture held by cupid, rev. scroll, named (G.E. Thompson, for Lantern Slides, Champion Class, Novr. 1893), 45mm; South London Photographic Society, a silver award medal by A.H. Darby, named (E. Mathews, for Portraiture, Mar. 1898), 44mm (cf. Simmons FPL 13, 21); South Suburban & Catford Photographic Society, a silver award medal by Vaughton, named (H.G. Hooper, Class VIII,...
Photography, LONDON, Hackney Photographic Society, an oval silver award medal by Bladon, tower of Hackney Church, rev. camera in wreath, named (Won by W.E. Cowan, 1898), 51 x 38mm (cf. Simmons FPL 13, 22); Hackney Photographic Society, a silver award medal by S.J. Rose, named (W.R. Deeley, 1931), hallmarked London 1930, 38mm; City of London and Cripplegate Photographic Society, a silver award medal, unsigned, named (Stan. L. Finch, 1st Award, Records, 1957), 51mm [3]. Last very fine, others...
Photography, LONDON, Chiswick Camera Club (Founded 1896), a silver award medal by Vaughton, Fame flying over camera and accoutrements, rev. legend, named (V.G. Barford, Club Medal, 1903), hallmarked Birmingham 1902, 44mm; Ealing Photographic Society, a silver award medal by Vaughton, named (Fred Dunsterville, 1894), hallmarked Birmingham 1894, 44mm; Ealing Photographic Society, a silver award medal by Vaughton, named (R.W. Tucker, Class A, 1937), hallmarked Birmingham 1936, 45mm; Putney...
Photography, SHROPSHIRE, Whitchurch, a silver award medal by Vaughton, camera on plinth flanked by flowers, tablet below named (A. Roffey), rev. wreath, engraved (Conversazione 1906, Photographic Section, 1st Prize), hallmarked Birmingham 1905, 39mm; STAFFORDSHIRE, Cannock Photographic Society, a uniface silver medal, unsigned, named (C.E. Tooby Esq, A.R.P.S., Advanced Section), 45mm; WARWICKSHIRE, Aston Natural History & Photographic Society, a silver award medal, unsigned [by A.H. Darby],...
Photography, SUSSEX, Brighton Photographic Society, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, robed figure of Lux standing, rev. tablet, named (Simeon Norman, Lantern Transparancies), 52mm; Hove Camera Club, a silver award medal, unsigned, named (Class F Open, Lantern Slides, 1902, W.A. Clarke), 44mm; Photographic Exhibition, Lewes, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, named (Awarded to S. Norman for series of Architecture, 1889), 38mm [3]. First virtually mint, others extremely fine; last in...
Hammer Price: £140
Photography, YORKSHIRE, Cleveland Camera Club, a silver award medal by Fattorini, robed female seated right, camera and shield behind, rev. tablet in wreath, named (1907, Cleveland Slides, F.W. Pearson), 36mm; International Photographic Exhibition, Leeds, a silver award medal, unsigned [by J.A. Restall], named (F.W. Edwards, Transparencies, Leeds, 1891), 45mm; Scarborough Photographic Society, a silver Amateur Photographer award medal by J.A. Restall, named (H.E. Watkin, Circulating...
Hammer Price: £190
Photography, YORKSHIRE, International Photographic Exhibition, Leeds, a silver award medal, unsigned [by J.A. Restall], classical male head right, sun behind, rev. city arms, edge named (Photo Mechanical Processes, Waterlow & Sons Ltd, 1895), 45mm. Brilliant mint state, attractive grey tone; in red and gilt case of issue £60-80
Photography, GLAMORGANSHIRE, Cardiff Photographic Society Exhibition, a silver award medal by S.W. Allen for Heitzmann & Sons, Cardiff, seated female in marine car right, dragon in foreground, ships in background, rev. wreath, named (Class I, J.E. Austin, 1889), 51mm (cf. DNW 49, 784); Cardiff Photographic Society Exhibition, a silver award medal by S.W. Allen for Heitzmann & Sons, struck by J.A. Restall, rev. different, named (Lantern Slides, J.J. Jenkins, 1896), hallmarked Birmingham 1896,...
Photography, ANGUS, Dundee and East of Scotland Photographic Association, a silver award medal, unsigned [by Whytock & Sons, Dundee], shield and supporters, rev. wreath, named (Mrs T.P. Threlkeld, 1934-35), 41mm (cf. Simmons FPL 13, 55; cf. DNW 49, 784); AYRSHIRE, The Beith and District Arts and Crafts Club, a silver award medal by Vaughton, named (Awarded to H.W. Wilson for Photography), hallmarked Birmingham 1912, 32mm; MIDLOTHIAN, Edinburgh Photographic Society (Inst. 1861), a silver...
Photography, LANARKSHIRE, Coatbridge Photographic Association, a silver award medal, unsigned, implements of industry around camera in cruciform, rev. wreath, named (1st, Class 11, 1958, won by M. Ferguson), 45mm; The Glasgow Camera Club, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, named (W.L. Primrose, Class B, 1900), hallmarked Birmingham 1900, 45mm; Glasgow & West of Scotland Photographic Association, a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, named (Landscape, W. Louis Primrose, 1898), hallmarked...
Photography, Guernsey, Guernsey Photographic Society, a silver award medal by Fattorini, female with camera regarding cupid in garden, rev. wreath, named (Guille Allès Competition, 1923, J.R. Clarke), hallmarked Birmingham 1923, 38mm. Extremely fine; in black case of issue by The Jewellers & Silversmiths Co Ltd, High Street, St Peter Port £25-35
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