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The Collection of Dr. Robert Wilson — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:466
Sale Title:The Collection of Dr. Robert WilsonLots with images:454
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:395
Date:12-Aug-2018
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A glass water pitcher engraved with ivy leaves and berries 28 cm high
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A collection of engraved glassware comprising sugar basin and cover, six finger bowls and four various shaped vessels the tallest 8 cm high
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A small collection of etched and gilded glassware, 19th century and later, comprising a flower and bird etched amber glass dish, probably German, a set of three Bohemia crystal small decanter and a small millefiori paperweight; the platter 25 cm diameter.
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A collection of three decanters comprising one cut glass, the other two engraved with floral motifs 28 cm high
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A collection of three finely etched glass vessels comprising two claret jugs and a vase the vase 35 cm high
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An enamelled glass vase, Continental,19th century decorated with a portrait of a young maiden and reverse panel of floral bouquet 20 cm high
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A miscellaneous collection of coloured cut glass comprising sherry and wine glases the tallest 14 cm high
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A fern decorated gilt bronze mounted three bottle perfume tantalus, 19th century by Betjemann's of London, a plate to the base inscribed J &T Forgie, Buchanan St, Glasgow 20 cm high, 23 cm wide, 11 cm deep
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A collection of eleven etched glasses from the Paris Expositions of 1878, 1900 the tallest 15 cm high
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A pair of French bisque porcelain dishes from the Paris Exposition, 1900 Incised 'Palais de l'Electricite' and 'Entree monumentale', together with a gilt metal mounted ceramic tray the dishes 16 cm wide, the tray 17 cm wide
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A nest of four Chinese carved rosewood occasional tables, 20th century the largest 72 cm high, 51 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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A pair of Chinese carved rosewood glazed display cabinets, 20th century the largest 178 cm high, 76 cm wide, 42 cm deep
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Two large partially glazed earthenware figure totems, Australian, 20th century 116 cm high
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collection of silver and silver plate teaspoon A set of six gilt metal teaspoons in case depicting buildings of the Exposition Universelle de Paris 1900, a set of twelve silver plate spoons depicting various buildings from the Chicago World Fair of 1893 and a set of six cased silver gilt teaspoons by Frederick Elkington, Birmingham, 1881
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A sterling silver trophy cup by Charles Edwards, London, 1881 inscribed 'Walcett P&A Assn., 20th July 1887, awarded to Messrs Mackay Bros., Brewon, Champion & Best Draught Stallion over 3 years, Nelson' 16 cm high
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A silver gilt card case by William Summers, London, 1882 10 cm high, 7 cm wide together with a cased amber cigarette holder from the 'Exposition Bruxelles 1935' and a sterling sterling cased pocket watch by A. W. Waltham & Co., case, dial and movement signed
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A sterling silver Christening spoon and fork set in case by Martin, Hall & Co., London, 1882 together with a pair of silver plate berry spoons
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A continental silver napkin ring depicting 'Pont Alexandre III' and Palais de Electrice' by Vaguer, France together with a small sterling silver tankard by Hillard & Thomason, Birmingham, 1881, a sterling silver clothes brush by Joseph Jennins & Co., Birmingham, 1911, an Epns salt spoon and a small winged badge.
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An English silver plate tea and coffee set on tray and a large silver plate butlers tray, late 19th century; the butlers tray 72 cm across the handles.
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A collection of reference books relating to art and architecture in the Victorian era including book on the Pre-raphaelites and Pugin
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A large collection of furniture, decorative arts and collectables reference books.
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A collection of reference books pertaining to the Arts & Craft and Aesthetic movements
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A collection of encyclopediae and reference books including complete sets of The Encycolpedia of Visual Art, Funk and Wagnall's New Encyclopedia, Discovering Antiques, Lost Civilizations and a collection of Science and History reference books
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A collection of novels and music related books including a number of books by Oscar Wilde
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A collection of reference books relating to Australian furniture, decorative arts and art and design
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A collection of National Gallery of Victoria publications and a collection of art and decorative art periodicals together with a collection of decorative arts reference books
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A large collection of reference books relating to British and European porcelain
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A large collection of art glass reference books
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A collection of auction catalogues, annuals and publications including Sothebys Art at Auction volumes 1974 to 1994, Christies Review of the Season 1976 to 1989.
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A large collection of reference books relating to British porcelain factories and makers
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A collection reference books relating to buildings and architecture
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A large collection of art reference books including a collection of books on Impressionism.
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A collection of books relating to gardens and gardening
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A collection of reference books relating to the Art Nouveaux and Art Deco periods
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A collection of Australian art and artist reference books
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A collection of reference books relating to European artists
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A collection of books relating to ornamentation and illustration including books by Lewis F. Day and Walter Crane
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A collection of modern volumes relating to various Expositions
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International Universal Exposition, Paris, 1878, commemorative medal in bronze (86 mm) by Oudine, in case of issue, inside lid embossed in gold lettering, 'Medaille Commemorative / Offerte / Pour / Services Rendus. / Monsieur Philippon / Expert Adjoint / Au Jury de la Classe 75'; case embossed in gold 'Exposition Universelle Internationale' above a wreath with scroll at base with the title 'Ministere De Et Du Commerce L'Agriculture', inside scroll 'Rf', at base 'Paris - 1878'
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Belgium: Leopold I (1831-1865). Hainaut Exhibiton. Reverse with personifications of the Arts, Commerce and Agriculture with surrounding symbols. Medals (2) by Hart, 1851. Bronze. 50 mm.
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Exhibitors Medal in original box of issue: Inscribed 'Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations - Mdcccli - Exhibitor / heightR:H: Prince Albert President of the Royal Commission' impressed on edge: United Kingdom. Class 29. No 157. Designed by W. Wyon. 62g; 44 mm.
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Great Exhibition, London, 1851, pair of medals in white metal (74 mm) by Ottley, obverse; first with bust of Prince Albert left, reverse, view of Exhibition building, inscription below; second with bust of Queen Victoria right, reverse, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster with boats on the Thames. In original (defective) case of issue. Also, another white metal medal by Ottley (74 mm) obverse with Britannia on the seashore flanked by symbols of art, industry and transport; reverse with view of the…
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U.S.A.: Bronze Medal, by C C Wright, an allegory of the Arts and Sciences being laureate, rev six-line inscription in wreath, United States shield below, 56 mm.
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Copper Medal By Oudine - With Original Presentation Case: Medal 86 mm, 309g. Obverse: A robed figure representing the Paris Exposition standing in front of the exhibition halls holding a laurel wreath in each hand above the heads of figures representing the Arts and Sciences, including Mercury to her left, and the emblems of Music and Industry. Two small cherubs at her feet represent Peace and Plenty (wheat and the harvest), and a partly-robed reclining figure in exergue holds a cornucopia overflowing with…
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France - 1855 Napoleon II, Exposition Universelle, copper medal by A. Barre, bust right, reverse armorial devices & border of shields, un-named in cartouche, 50 mm, in case of issue, the lid stamped in gilt, 'Exposition Universelle De 1855 - Medaille De 2ME Classe.'
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Great Exhibition Prize Medal, bronze, 64 mm, by W.Wyon/G.G.Adams, impressed around edge 'Prize Medal of the Exhibition. E.H. Baily. Class XXX' The award was for 'A shield in silver, representing the Battle of the Standard, after Leonardo da Vinci. Designed and modelled under the superintendence of E.H. Baily.'
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Exposition Internationale, Mont Lucon 1913, a gilt metal Jury badge, laurel and oak leaf wreath motif. (13 x 15 cm)
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A collection of ephemera including souvenir postcards L'Exposition De Bruxelles, two musical scores for the Clarinet.
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A Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle/Olympic Games juror's badge by Christofle of Paris, signed by the designer L. Bottee, inscribed Jury.
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Algeria: bronze plaque (49 x 67 mm; 98g.) signed by Salge on reverse.
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Crystal Palace Re-opening medals by Pinches, (2) white metal; each 63 mm in presentation leather box with 'From the Crystal Palace' embossed on top. First medal: Obverse with conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert left. Reverse: distant view of the Crystal Palace with Britannia attended by Plenty and Learning; Fame with trumpet overhead. second medal: Obverse Crystal Palace Opened . Mdcccliv with view of the building. Reverse Britannia opening the doors to the exhibition.
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1855 Emperor Napoleon III Exposition Universelle Palais De L'Industrie completion of construction medal; bronze, 67 mm. Obverse with a representation of the allegorical statue 'La France couronnant les Arts et l?Industrie'.
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Emperor Napoleon III copper medal by Barre; 60 mm; 115 grams. Coats of Arms on reverse. (2 examples).
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Napoleon III copper award medal by Caque & Oudine; engraved on reverse for 'Paris - Corroyer / Amiens / Emploi De La Chaleur. Torrefacteur A Air'; 68 mm, Also, Napoleon III Exposition Universelle copper medal by Bovy, crowded scene in front of the Paiais de L'Industrie building on obverse. 73 mm.
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Group of 3 medals comprising one in white metal (62 mm), one in bronze (62 mm) and another in white metal (40 mm) in original case with hand-written note dated Jan.1858.
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Copper medals (44 mm) by Bouvet; one in gilt embossed round case of issue. (2).
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International Exhibition medal, by Ottley in Birmingham, white metal Medal (53.5 mm; 34g), Obv.: H. M. C. Majesty - Queen Victoria. / Ottley - BIRMm., her crowned bust left. Rev.: the International Exhibition of / 1862. / Opened 1st. May 1862 / Designed By / Captain Fowke R. E. / Erected By / MESSrs. Kelk and Lucas / Ottley - BIRMm., Victory, holding wreath and palm, flying left over frontal view of the new expo building in South Kensington.
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British Medal: The International Exhibition, London, 1862, copper prize medal (76.5 mm; 213g) by L. C. Wyon, after Daniel Maclise, in original box. Obverse: Britannia surrounded by Industry, Arts, Science and Agriculture; rev. wreath around inscription, named on edge, C. Challen & Son. Class XVI. Charles Challen & Son were piano makers in Finsbury Park.
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Obv. Robust nude man and woman stand in sea. Mankind joined by Divine Difference. Rev. Expo towers, palms and Medal Of Award with no name. 1915 Gold Plated Bronze Medal of Award; 70 mm; 133.8 gms.These were awarded as the top prize for many of the products or exhibits.Designed by John Flanagan. The obverse bears an ambitious composition of two nudes representing the joining of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans at the Isthmus of Panama. The reverse presents a detailed architectural rendering of Thomas…
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France, 1935 ' Compagnie Generale Transatlantique Launch of the Normandie ', art medal by Jean Vernon, (68 mm 148gr,) in original box of issue.
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Bronze medal, (75 mm, 188g) by Alexandre Geefs. Obv: Winged Prosperity hovering over sea and sunrise, trophy of arts at left. Rev: Wreath, crowned harp enclose field for winner's details.
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Bronze Medal, by T R Pinches, exhibition building, rev female figures of Britain and the Continents, ships moored at quayside to left, (51 mm). Extremely fine. Also, 2 medals (41 mm; in silvered-bronze and gilt-bronze) 'Stamped in the Building by Uhlhorn, Schnitzspahn & Weiner.' (3 items).
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Member of the Jury medal in copper, by Hanel; 68 mm.
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Prize Medal by Taunton, in copper, 70 mm, 149g. Obv: Coventry city view; rev: Lady Godiva on her horse.
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Third Prize Medal: Obverse: bust of Emperor Napoleon III signed on both sides by french medallist Ponscarme. Reverse: 'Exposition Universelle De Mdccclxii' awarded to 'Sanson' Diameter: 69 mm. Weight: 158g. Bronze. In original lined presentation box.
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Cie'. Accompanied by two additional Napoleon III silver medals by Caque, both in cases of issue, one to a member of the jury for the 1862 Agricultural Exhibition of Laval, the other Nimes 1863. (4 items). Silver medal (50 mm, 65g) by H. Ponscarme; Obv: Bust of Napoleon III left. Rev: Exposition Universelle De Mdccclxvii A Paris Commission Imperiale / A. Lenormand / Temoignage de Satisfaction in original case of issue; and another awarded to 'Limet - Lapareille & Cie' and another, similar but in bronze.…
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England: Reception of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie At the Guildhall, London, April 1855. Bronze medal by Benjamin Wyon. 1855, Bronze, 76 mm; 249g. Obv: Conjoined busts of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie: Napoleon III Et Eugenia Gallorum Imperator Et Imperatrix Rev: Britannia introduces Gallia (France) to Londinia (City of London): Concordes Servat Amicitia (Friendship keeps them on good terms). Exergue: Londini Recepti 19. Apr. 1855 Mintage: 350
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Great Exhibition Prize Medal in original case of issue. Bronze, 64 mm, by W.Wyon/G.G.Adams, impressed around edge 'Prize Medal of the Exhibition. Davy, Mackmurdo & Co. Class II' Davy, Mackmurdo & Co. were manufacturing chemists & druggists in London.
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Napoleon Eugene Louis Prince Imperial bronze medal by Barre. (70 mm; 164 gr.)
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Award Certificate: Silver medal certificate for award to P. Stilmant from the Department of Agriculture and Industry, for 'Frein Pour Wagons' (Brakes for wagons).
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Argentina: silver medal by Wyon (48 mm, 60g) Allegory of Science, Art and Industry presenting to female personification of Argentina with shield. Also, 1872 Copenhagen Exhibittion medal byChristesen in white metal (55 mm, 72g). (2 items).
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Copper medal (67.5 mm, 160g) by H. Poscarne with Napoleon III laurel head left; rev: Napoleonic eagle between two winged cherubs holding a named tablet 'Pour Services Rendus', awarded to J. Scott Russell, in original box of issue; alos, another example (no box) awarded to Giot. (2 items). Scott Russell [1808 - 1882] was a Scottish civil engineer, naval architect and shipbuilder who built the Great Eastern in collaboration with Isambard Kingdom Brunel. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in June…
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A collection of medals including a bronze 'Jury' medal in original box; another in original case; others issued by Spain, Italy and other French examples. Various metals. (6 items).
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Jury badge, 40 mm in mixed metals. In original circular red box with '1878' on lid.
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Copper medal (53 mm; 70gm) by Hamel of Rouen; Obverse: Eugenie - Imperatrice bust left; reverse: Exposition Nationale De Nantes 1861 with arms of the city. Uninscribed award medal. In original round wooden case.
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Medallion: Uninscribed Bronze (76 mm) Queen Victoria veiled bust facing left E.A. Altmann. Melbourne' under bust, 'Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition Mdccclxxxvii', reverse 'First Order / of / Merit' in centre of enclosed wreath.In original Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition box of issue.
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Philadelphia Exhibition and 100th Anniversary of Independence Medals: Philadelphia in white metal by Olrik & Schmahlfeld with Washington on reverse, 53 mm, 50g; also, 100th Anniversary medals in copper and gilt-bronze, both 58 mm and 103g & 105g respectively. (3 items).
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Republic Francaise, 1900, Merit Agricole 1885. Gilt metal and enamel. Original case.
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by Tautenheyn of Franz Josef bust right and rev. two workers and a cherub, one in original presentation box (70 mm, 140g);A A collection of 5 medals comprising 2 bronze medals by Tautenhayn of Franz Josef bust right and rev. two workers and a cherub by Schwenzer and endorsed 'Dem Mitarbeiter', one in original presentation box (70 mm, 140g); another bronze medal by Tautenhnyn, Franz Josef right; rev. personifications of Industria, Science and the Genius of Progress, wholends Industria a laurel wreath, (70…
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Two copper medals by Gayrard for the Participation of France, Ministry of Agriculture and Trade. (51 mm, 62g) both in original cases in very good condition, with winner's names (Mr. A. Sege & Mr Dumax) embossed on the front of each case.
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Five aluminium Exhibition medals, London 1908, Chicago, Malmo 1896, Columbia
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69 mm.Medal minted for the Victorian Intercolonial Exhibition 1875 to select Victorian entries for the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, 1876. The Exhibition was opened in Melbourne in Sept.1875 and closed in November that year. Winning exhibits were sent to Philadelphia for display in its Centennial Exhibition, which opened ... Medal - Melbourne 1875 for Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Prize, Victoria, Australia, 1875-1876; bronze, awarded to Louis Muschialli (for his picture frames); 69 mm.…
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Royal Albert Hall: medal, white metal, (30 mm, 10.7g) in original box, by J.S. & A.B. Wyon. Also, another for the 1873 in copper, and a white metal 1874 Exhibition in Wyon box of issue. (3 items).
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France: Exposition Universelle 1855 copper medal by by A. Barre;Head of Napoleon III right. Rev. imperial arms surrounded by the shields of the participating countries. 60 mm. In gold embossed original presentation box with lettering on lid 'Exposition Universelle De 1855 - Comites D'Admission.
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1875 (and 1876) copper award medals (68 mm, 153g.) for the exhibition which was held in Santiago between September 1875 and January 1876. 'Tercer Premio' [Third Prize].
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Australian International Exhibitions - Sydney 1879-80 - Melbourne 1880-81, in bronze (76 mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon; inscribed on reverse 'R.H.Kinnear - For Services'.
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Silver award medal by Chaplain, 68 mm, 153g (awarded to Durafort) together with a bronze award medal, 68 mm, 135g (to A. Lentelo & P. Omnozez). (2 items).
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For Services Rendered Medals by Oudine: gilt-bronze in case of issue to M. Passerin ('Chant, Concerts du Trocadero'), in copper in case of issue to M. Gilain (1st Vice-President dy Jury...' and another in copper, but unboxed. (3 items). All 87 mm.
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Medal: Bronze (68 mm; 142.5g.), bust of France facing left, reverse Victory flying above Exhibition grounds with trumpet and wreath, awarded to 'B.Dethieux' carried above winged figure. In original circular, lined box.
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An bronze award medal by Chaplain (to Chalmeton) in small case, 68 mm, 137g; an award medal in copper by Barre ('Concours A'animaux Reproduceurs') in small case 50 mm, 66g; plus 3 other medals. (5 items).
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Silver (51 mm, 92g) Queen Victoria veiled bust left by Stokes; edge inscribed to Otto Herz Und Co. Frankfurt-A-M. Boots'.
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Bronze medal (76 mm) - London strike (with dot after Ccc in date) woman on harbourside holding wreath and shield with NSW Coat-of-Arms surrounded by symbols of art and industry; the Garden Palace in the background; obverse with native flora wreath surrounding 'J.B.Perrier Son & Co. - First Award etc.'.
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Bronze medal (76 mm) - by Wyon; woman on harbourside holding wreath and shield with NSW Coat-of-Arms surrounded by symbols of art and industry; the Garden Palace in the background; obverse with native flora wreath around blank field.
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Prize medal in bronze. Obverse: Veiled head of Queen Victoria wearing a diadem (left). Legend: 'Victoria Regina'. Reverse: A seated male figure holding an olive branch and compasses, inscribed 'Invention' and a female figure holding a lyre inscribed 'Mvsic'. On a tablet below '1885 International Inventions Exhibition'. In original case.
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Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia. United States Centennial Commission, prize medal in copper, 76 mm; 285g. not inscribed. In original leather box. Designed by H. Mitchell.
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Hanover. temp. Victoria. 1837-1901. Bronze medal (80 mm, 331.50g). City of London Series: Visit of Wilhelm II to the City of London. By Elkington & Co. Dated 1891. Gulielmus II Imperator Et Rex, jugate busts of Wilhelm II, helmeted and in military attire, and Augusta Victoria, draped,/ Londinia standing facing, pointing toward the Thames and leaning upon throne on which sits Germania, holding sword and shield; to lower left, lion crouching; two doves below; July 10th/1891. in two lines in exergue.…
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Bronze medal (76 mm), Queen Victoria veiled bust left by Stokes; edge inscribed 'J. Matthews - Juror'.
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International Exposition of Electricity, Marianne bronze medal by Chaplain; 69 mm, 147g. The first International Exposition of Electricity in Paris ran from August 15 to November 15, 1881 at the Palais de l'Industrie on the Champs-Elysees. It served to display the advances in electrical technology since the small electrical display at the 1878 Universal Exposition. Exhibitors came from the UK, USA, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, as well as from France. As part of the exhibition, the first…
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Two Queen Victoria Official Diamond Jubilee Medals, 1837 - 1897, in original red leatherette case. (5.5 cm) To be sold with one other.
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France: The Funeral of President Carnot, 58 x 81 mm, silvered-bronze, by Roty. Obverse: The slain president lies in state, attended by a mournful goddess (France); above, a landscape with basilica and date; at bottom, 'The Country in Grief.' Reverse: The coffin borne toward The Pantheon by females, their figures draped. Low relief, the reverse almost 'misty.' In original leather & felt-lined box with gold title & decorations. Marie François Sadi Carnot, President of the Third Republic of France, was…
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