British Historical Medals from Various Properties


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Death of Matthew Boulton, 1809, a copper medal, unsigned, legend in three lines, rev. legend within wreath, 41mm (Pollard, NC 1970, p.311; BHM 662; E 1003). Extremely fine


£100-£150


330


Apprentice Boys of Derry Club (Founded 1814), a silver medal by W.S. Mossop, bust of George Walker almost facing, rev. the gates of Derry with the attackers repulsed, 41mm (BHM 855; E 1060). Polished, minor marks on reverse, otherwise extremely fine; with loop for suspension and ribbon [this somewhat frayed]


£150-£180 x 331


Battle of Waterloo, 1815, a later bronze electrotype of the proposed medal by B. Pistrucci, conjoined laureate busts of George, Prince Regent, Franz I of Austria, Alexander I of Russia and Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia within a circle of classical mythological figures, rev. Victory rides with Wellington and Blücher, border with Jupiter casting lightning bolts at battling giants, 131mm (Eimer 57; BHM 870; E 1067). About very fine


£60-£80 x 332


Exchange, 1844, a silver medal by W. Wyon, reading OCT:, 28mm (W & E 448.3; BHM 2186; E 1392); together with an Edward VII Halfcrown, 1907 [3]. First about extremely fine, others in varied state


£90-£120


Provenance: David Barry Bailey Collection George IV, Coronation, 1821, a copper medal by B. Pistrucci, 35mm (BHM 1070; E 1146a); Opening of the Royal


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Victoria, Coronation, 1838, a silver medal by B. Pistrucci, bust left, rev. Victoria receiving crown from standing figures, 36mm (W & E 88.2; BHM 1801; E 1315). Cleaned at one time but now re-toned, about extremely fine; in contemporary fitted case


£100-£120 www.dnw.co.uk all lots are illustrated on our website and are subject to buyers’ premium at 24% (+VAT where applicable)


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