A Collection of Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman
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Stephenson’s Locomotive No.2, edge named (Reginald George Cyril Batson, M. Inst. C. E., Session 1920-1921), 48mm, 64.71g (BHM 2311; E 1429). Brilliant, virtually as struck; in fitted case
Prof. Reginald George Cyril Batson (b. 1885), Chair of Engineering, Liverpool University, 1936-50 Institute of Civil Engineers, Stephenson Medal, a gold award by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, bust of George Stephenson left, rev.
£3,000-£4,000 422
National Rifle Association, King’s Trophy [1925], a silver medal by P. Metcalfe, archer kneeling right, rev. legend on target, 51mm (E 2002). Lightly polished, otherwise extremely fine; in original Royal Mint fitted case
£40-£50
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Edward VIII, Proposed Coronation, 1937, a silver medal by W. McMillan for Spink, crowned bust left, rev. arms and supporters, 32mm (Giordano 260b; W & E 6720; BHM 4302). About as struck, scarce; in original fitted case £150-£180
424 George VI, a uniface die trial in silver, undated and unsigned, bare-headed bust right, 32mm. Extremely fine £100-£120 425
£100-£150
Not suitable for shipping A screw-press by A. Wyon, black lacquer finish with floral decoration, with brass name-plate reading ALLAN WYON,
MEDALLIST AND ENGRAVER TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING, 287 REGENT STREET, LONDON, approx. 36cm x 15.5cm x 32cm. Very fine, an unusual item; in wooden box
426
bust of Queen Victoria left, rev. legend within wreath, edge named (John Moore Highett Esq., M.L.A.), 51mm. Extremely fine and toned; in original fitted case [clasp deficient] with card insert
£150-£180 427 £30-£40
John Moore Highett (1847-1926), farmer and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria from 1885-93 AUSTRALIA, Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, a silver award medal by Stokes & Martin, crowned
FRANCE, Visit of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to France, 1855, a copper medal by V.M. Borrel, conjoined busts left, rev. legend, 25mm (Page-Divo 270). Extremely fine
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