BRITISH HISTORICAL MEDALS FROM VARIOUS PROPERTIES 1300


Madras College, St Andrews, an engraved silver award in the shape of a Maltese cross by J. Aitchison, shield and crest, back named (Sir W. Robertson Prize, Madras College, Marjory S. Burgess, 1920-21), 42mm. Extremely fine, toned, with clip and ring for suspension; in maroon case of issue by James Aitchison, Court Jeweller, 80 Princes St, Edinburgh


£60-80 Sir William Robertson (1856-1923), linen manufacturer, Dunfermline. The first Robertson prizes, for Science, were awarded in 1910 1301


Maiden Voyage of the RMS Queen Mary, 1936, a bronze medal by G. Bayes, liner under steam, rev. view of New York’s skyscrapers through the portico of the Bargate, Southampton, 70mm (Irvine/Atterbury p.165; BHM 4282; E 2036). Extremely fine; in original green case of issue [hinges broken]


£120-150


1302


Edward VIII, [Proposed] Coronation, 1937, a large uniface cast bronze plaque by E. Jennings for Spink, bust left, EDWARD THE EIGHTH 1937 around, 225mm (Giordano CM262a; W & E 6620). Small spot by truncation, otherwise about extremely fine, very rare


£200-260 Approximately 30 pieces made; sold by Spink in 1937 for 3 guineas each 1303


Winston Churchill’s War Coaliton Cabinet, 1946, a bronze presentation medal by W.S. Churchill for Spink, SALUTE TO THE GREAT COALITION 1940-1945 in wreath, rev. TO SHERWOOD FROM WINSTON CHURCHILL in wreath, 102mm (Engstrom 13, recté 102mm; BHM 4413). Some light staining and a small reverse rim knock, otherwise extremely fine and patinated, very rare; with original leather pouch [this somewhat distressed]


£80-100


Sold with headed notepaper, 28 Hyde Park Gate, London SW7, typewritten “With Mr Churchill’s Compliments.” The recipient, Hugh Michael Seely, Lord Sherwood (1898-1970), was Liberal MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed and Under Secretary of State for Air in Churchill’s coalition government. In 1946 he acquired, and became chairman of, the gunmaker James Purdey & Sons


1304 1305


Centenary of the Birth of Sir Winston Churchill, 1974, a set of 24 gold-plated silver medals by J. Pinches [24]. As struck; contained in fitted album of issue


£200-240


The Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and the Sea, vols. I-IV, 1974, four sets of 25 silver medals by J. Pinches depicting naval events or personages from Tudor times to Elizabeth II, each 45mm, total wt. approx. 124oz. [100]. Brilliant; in green fitted albums as issued


£1,200-1,500 1306 Miscellaneous medals, etc (15), including engraved counters in the style of S. de Passe (4) [14]. Varied state £80-100


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