Coins, Historical Medals and Numismatic Books

Crimean War, the Holy Alliance, 1854, a copper medal by Allen & Moore, 45mm (BHM 2536; E 1489); International Exhibition of all Fine Arts Industries and Inventions, 1874, a bronze award medal by G.T. Morgan, named (Col. The Hon. W.J. Colville, For Services), 52mm (BHM 2992; E 1633); International General Trade Exhibition, London, 1932, an enamelled and gilt breast star, 90 x 55mm [3]. Second very fine and with rim knocks, others extremely fine £60-£80

Col. The Hon. Sir William James Colville, KCVO, CB (1827-1903), Lieutenant of the Yeomen of the Guard, late Rifle Brigade; served in the Crimean War; amateur draughtsman and caricaturist; treasurer to Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, 1871-94