The Railways Act of 1921 commemorative medal - Coronation

Coins and Medals

1971

Bronze medallion, London, Midland & Scottish Railway, The Railways Act 1921, 50th Anniversary. Depicting "Coronation" and the Company Seal, Overall: 3.5 mm x 44 mm.

Medal, Opening of Forth Bridge, Scotland, 1890

Coins, Medals & Tokens

1890

Medal for opening of Forth bridge, 1890. White metal; 35mm diameter, 3mm deep. Obverse, scene of bridge, legend The Forth Bridge. Began. 1882 Finished. 1890. Engineers Sir John Fowler. Benjamin Baker. Reverse, legend The Forth Bridge opened by HRH Prince of Wales March 4th 1890 - dimensions ... Cost £3177000 [sic]

Princess Charlotte memorial medal, copper, 26mm di

Coins, Medals & Tokens

1817

Princess Charlotte memorial medal, copper, 26mm diameter, British, 1817. Obverse: legend, Britannia Mourns her Princess Dead; Died Nov 6 1817 aged 21; scene of weeping willow tree over urn statue. Reverse: HRH The Princess Charlotte; bust profile to right

Medal, opening of electric railway from London to

Coins, Medals & Tokens

1932

Medal, opening of electric railway from London to Shoreham, with suspension ring, aluminium, diameter 32mm, 1932. Obverse, scene, London to Shoreham-by-Sea, train emerging from tunnel, two city arms shields. Reverse legend, Electric Railway London to Shoreham, Inaugurated 30th December 1932, scene of country church

John Hull Grundy

Wellcome Medals

1967-1981

Medal (silver gilt?) commemorating John Hull Grundy, sent by Anne Hull Grundy 1983 with descriptive postcard. [cast 1967-1981]. Silver gilt?; 5mm ht, 63mm diameter, in green Garrards box 9.5x9.5x2cm. [one of an edition limited to 12]. obverse: relief portrait HL profile to R, writing or sketching; JOHN HULL GRUNDY ARTIST NATURALIST [hallmarks]. legend: LECTURER IN ENTOMOLOGY ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL COLLEGE 1942-1967. reverse: laurel wreath. Sitter [died 15 September 1984] may also have designed this medal

Antwerp International Exhibition 1894

Coins and Medals

1894

Gilt award medallion, Antwerp International Exhibition 1894. Depicting globe over Antwerp and Head of King Leopold II. Overall: 4 mm, 61 mm.

Commemorative medal, Grand Junction Railway

Coins and Medals

1837

Medal, pewter, 46 mm, commemorating the opening of the Grand Junction Railway, 1837. Unsigned. Obverse: viaducts. Reverse: times and distances of 8 towns from Birmingham. Diameter 47 mm; thickness 4 mm; weight 34g. (BHM 1790). Joseph Locke (1805-1860), engineer.

Bronze commemorative medallion, Paris Exhibition 1889

Coins and Medals

1889

Bronze award medallion, Paris Exhibition 'Exposition Universelle' 1889, depicting 3 classical figures with Eiffel Tower in background/Joan of Arc. Overall: 3 mm x 63 mm.

London Midland & Scottish Railway Ambulance Brigade

Coins and Medals

1938

Medal, 9 carat gold, London Midland & Scottish Railway, Ambulance Brigade, presented to Alix Gardiner for long service, Birmingham hallmark, made by Alexander Clark & Company Limited, 1938, boxed.

Small oral silver pendant medal depicting St. Roch

Wellcome Medals

1801-1920

Small oral silver pendant medal depicting St. Roch, to protect against cholera, French, 1801-1920

James Watt Memorial Medal, Greenock

Coins, Medals & Tokens

1936

Watt Memorial Medal, Greenock, 1936, representing James Watt (1736-1819). Copper; 67mm diameter. obverse: head portrait relief profile to L. reverse: inscription Watt Memorial Medal founded Greenock [Scotland] 1936 Awarded to [blank]

Medal, Paris Universal Exhibition, France, 1878

Coins, Medals & Tokens

1878

Medal of Paris Universal Exhibition, 1878. Plastic, red; 47 mm diameter, 6mm deep. Obverse: Coat of arms RF [republique francaise], Pax, 1878. Reverse: Exposition Universelle Paris; exhibition building.

Medal, obverse relief only, depicting a metal worker

Coins, Medals & Tokens

1910

Medal, obverse relief only, depicting a metal worker in apron carrying urn, receiving his laurels, 1910. Copper based alloy; 4x65mm diameter. Possible copy. [ Awarded to Sherard Cowper-Coles?]

Octagonal copper medal, inscribed, "Aux Armes D'Es

Wellcome Medals

1701-1790

Octagonal copper medal, inscribed, "Aux Armes D'Espagne", French, 1701-1790

Medal depicting a metal worker in apron

Coins, Medals & Tokens

1910

Medal depicting a metal worker in apron, carrying urn, receiving his laurels, with date 1910. White metal; 4x65cm diameter. [Awarded to Sherard Cowper-Coles?]

Small copper medal with reeded edge, advertising t

Wellcome Medals

1810-1840

Small copper medal with reeded edge, advertising token, inscribed Dr. Eady, 38 Dean Street, Soho, English, 1810-1840

Gilt bronze medal issued by the benedictine monast

Wellcome Medals

1750-1900

Gilt bronze medal issued by the benedictine monastery of Ettalense, Rome, Italy, 1750-1900

Trade token or medal, silver, thankful for the Dea

Wellcome Medals

1766

Trade token or medal, silver, thankful for the Deacon's bread, Dutch, 1766

Silver medal, worn, probably Dutch, 1501-1700

Wellcome Medals

1501-1700

Silver medal, worn, probably Dutch, 1501-1700

Newcastle - London, World Record Run 27 Sept 1985, British Railways

Coins and Medals

Bronze medallion, British Railways, depicts HST "Newcastle - London. World Record Run 27 Sept 1985". Reverse "Eastern Region. In Appreciation F. Paterson. General Manager". Case: 63 mm x 65 mm x 8 mm; medal: 2 mm, 35 mm.

Bronze medal to commemorate J. Locke as a famous E

Wellcome Medals

1780-1860

Bronze medal to commemorate J. Locke as a famous English man, part of a series of medals of this theme struck by J.Dassier, English, 1780 to 1860

Crompton paper weight

Coins, Medals & Tokens

1895

Early Crompton paper weight, Crompton & Co Ltd. 1895. Metal, overpainted black; 69mm diameter. In the form of a medallion, issued by Cromptons' to depict obverse, the class of works plant used in 1878 when the company R. E. Crompton & Co was formed at Arc Works, Chelmsford; inset, representations of medals awarded at Paris exhibition 1878; and, on reverse, in 1895 when the piece was issued; inset, representation of nine other exhibition medals; dated and stamped with illustrations of the works and contemporary electrical equipment

Whitworth Medal

Coins, Medals & Tokens

1883-1889

medal, bronze, Obverse representation of Sir Joseph Whitworth bust profile to L, reverse relief of millionth measuring machinery. By J.S. & A.B. Wyon. Rim legend, awarded to Lucien A. Legros 1889. Diameter 56mm, ht 5mm, in black case 95x95x20mm

Eurotunnel Celebration '94

Coins, Medals & Tokens

1994

Medallion, cupro-nickel, Eurotunnel Celebration '94, struck by the Royal Mint to commemorate the official inauguration of the Channel Tunnel on 6 May 1994. Brilliant uncirculated standard. Weight 50gms, diameter 50mm. Obverse, inscribed in English, cnetral motif of two people arms outstretched around tuneel; reverse, inscribed in French, motif map of tunnel beneath Channel between Folkstone and Calais. Encased in commemorative colour brochure 16.5x10cm opening to 29cm

2 medals, framed, bronze, to commemorate B.C. Brod

Wellcome Medals

1841

2 medals, framed, bronze, to commemorate B.C. Brodie, issued by the Royal College of Surgeons, by W. Wyon, England, 1841

Commemorative medal, Grand Junction Railway

Coins and Medals

1837

Medal, white metal, by Halliday, commemorating the opening of the Grand Junction Railway on July 4th, 1837. Obv; Liverpool Railway Station, Rev; part of viaduct of 28 arches at Birmingham.

Castle Weyss Amateur Photographic Exhibition bronze medal

Printed Materials & Ephemera

1892

Awarded to Mr Austin for six lantern slides.

Omnibus Check No.3 - 1038, Sheffield & Rotherham Railway

Tickets, Passes & Labels

1838

Omnibus check, Sheffield & Rotherham Railway, 'Omnibus Check No.3' (1038)/ Sheffield and Rotherham Railway opened October 31, 1838 (Souvenir pass issued in limited edition). Overall: 1.5 mm x 27 mm.

Cripplegate Institute silver medal

Printed Materials & Ephemera

50mm diameter silver medal. Obverse: '"Cripplegate Institute" "Founded 1896" with representation of building and two seated female figures, one with the world globe and the other with an artist's palette. Reverse: "Awarded to H. Thurston for photographic class work Winter and Spring Sessions 1912-1913". Within laurel wreath. With leatherette silk-lined case, blue velvet.

Silver Prize Medal Northampton Photographic Exhibition 1884-1885

Printed Materials & Ephemera

1884

Silver Prize Medal Northampton Photographic Exhibition 1884-1885. Awarded E Dunmore, 51mm diameter.

Ulster Amateur Photographic Society silver medal

Printed Materials & Ephemera

1890

Awarded to J E Austin, Landscape 1st.

Franco-British Exhibition bronze medal

Printed Materials & Ephemera

1908

Awarded to G W Stannard; allegorical female figure before exhibition buildings; in box.

Brixton and Clapham Camera Club bronze medal

Printed Materials & Ephemera

1895

Awarde to Mr E Dockree 'for No 155 in member's class A March 28 1895'. In box.

Rover Camera Club silver medal

Printed Materials & Ephemera

1909

Awarded Mr C E Coombes, First Prize. Allegorical female figure with camera.

Worcestershire Camera Club silver medal

Printed Materials & Ephemera

1890

Awarded to J E Austin for lantern slides.

City and Guild silver medal

Printed Materials & Ephemera

1926

Awarded Frank Robinson, 1st prize Photography (Pure). In case.

The Times Camera Club Gold Medal

Photographic Technology

1931

The Times Camera Club medal: Camera Club Exhibition (gold, 1931).

Silver Medal South London Photographic Society

Printed Materials & Ephemera

1881

Silver Medal South London Photographic Society. Awarded E Dunmore, Artisitic Competition, 1881. 42mm diameter.

The Times Hever Castle Photographic Competition Silver Medal

Photographic Technology

1930

The Times Hever Castle Photographic Competition medal: silver (1930).

Silver medal, West Kent Amateur Photographic Society

Printed Materials & Ephemera

Medal Designed by J A Restall. 45mm diameter; rampant horse and society name; reverse, wreath and hallmark. Blank - not used.

Kodak Long Service Medal, Kodak SA, Spain

Printed Materials & Ephemera

1980

Bronze medallion 60mm diameter. Obverse; profile bust of George Eastman (1854-1932) 'Trofea Kodak'. Reverse; Folding Pocket Kodak Camera 'Kodak SA'. In case.

Bronze Medal International Photography Exhibition Lucerne

Printed Materials & Ephemera

1934

Circular bronxe medal awarded at International Photography Exhibition Lucerne. Modernist design. 'III Internat. Kunstphotographische Ausstellung In Luzern 1934.'

Glasgow and West of Scotland Amateur Photographic Association silver medal

Printed Materials & Ephemera

1891

Awarded J E Austin.

Kodak Staff Photographic Society bronze medal

Printed Materials & Ephemera

Awarded to Mr W M Chamberlaine, 1st prize, spring competition. In box.

Southsea Amateur Photographic Society silver medal

Printed Materials & Ephemera

1889

Awarded J E Austin 1st Prize open competition.

Silver award medallion, London School of Economics - Brunel Medal

Coins and Medals

Silver award medallion, London School of Economics, Brunel Medal. Awarded to candidates who obtained 1st class standards within 4 years. Awarded to Christopher Ernest Osman Thing, 1912, Dimensions: 50mm dia.

Commemorating the building of the Britannia Bridge, Menai Straits, 1846 - 1850

Coins and Medals

1850

Bronze commemorative medallion, Chester & Holyhead Railway (London & North Western Railway) commemorating building of the Britannia Bridge, Menai Straits, 1846 - 1850 depicting the bridge on obverse/head of Robert Stephenson on reverse, medallist L.G.Wyon, in case. Box: 13 mm x 83 mm x 86 mm; medal: 6 mm, 57 mm.

commemorating the death of Queen Victoria

Coins and Medals

1901

Medal, gold, commemorating the death of Queen Victoria, cased, inscribed "Presented by the Directors of the Great Western Railway to Mr D Hughes". Box: 20 mm x 97 mm x 97 mm; overall: 3 mm x 65 mm.

The Photomicrographic Society Barnard medal

Printed Materials & Ephemera

1922-1923

The Photomicrographic Society Barnard medal. Awarded J H Pledge; obverse has stylised 'star'. In red leatherette case, lined with black velvet and white silk.

Kodak Works Camera Club silver medal

Printed Materials & Ephemera

1929

Medal depicting a wreath; "K.W.C.C Award 1929"; reverse: "S. Schofield"; in presentation case.