1815 Free Trade Anti-Corn Monopoly Medallion.

An historic large silvered base metal medallion struck to protest the Corn monopoly imposed by the British government, were tariffs on imported grain that protected domestic agriculture in Britain, this made the price of grain rise so ordinary people found it hard to afford bread, the main staple of the working classes, but were eventually it was repealed in favour of free trade.
This me...  read more

Code: 30475

Henry III Short Cross Silver Penny 1216-47

Below is a brief history for this coin. This example given its age comes in good but circulated condition with signs of wear and use and a ripple through the coin.

The Short Cross Penny was first issued in the reign of Henry II in 1180 and came to an end in 1247 during the reign of Henry III. After 67 years, the circulating currency deteriorated and many were clipped. The new sil...  read more

Code: 30477

1828 Franz Joseph Gall Meddalion

Struck on death of Franz Joseph Gall, a German physician, phrenologist, and medical pioneer in ascribing cerebral functions to various areas of the brain. He originated phrenology, the attempt to divine individual intellect and personality from an examination of skull shape.
Gall was born in the village of Tiefenbronn in the grand dutchy of Baden 1758 and died in Paris 1828. This was pro...  read more

Code: 30474

Scarce 1652 Oxford Farthing Token.

17th century Copper token authorised by the Mayor of Oxford Richard Miller in 1652. This example is in extremely good condition for a token of this age. 11mm in diameter.  read more

Code: 30473

Edward I Silver Long Cross Penny 1279-1335

There are a remarkable amount of variation within this coins issue spanning the period 1279-1335 and as this example is in a not so detailed condition I cannot tie it down beyond these two dates, it has been clipped and is worn, however priced reasonably.  read more

Code: 30476

Vintage London to Brighton Relay Race medallion.

A large solid bronze medallion beautifully cast for the London to Brighton relay foot race, sponsored by the News of the World sports club. As it suggests it was a foot race in seven parts of approximately 5 miles long. This one is undated and measures 1.75 inches in diameter.  read more

Code: 30472

Vintage Manchester to Blackpool Relay Race medallion.

A large solid bronze medallion beautifully cast for the Manchester to Blackpool relay foot race, sponsored by the News of the World sports club. As it suggests it was a foot race in seven parts of approximately 5 miles long. This one is dated 1948 and measures 1.75 inches in diameter.  read more

Code: 30471

1832 Reform Bill Political Medal.

A silvered base metal medallion in support of the reform act of 1832 also known as the Great Reform Act, was a UK law that changed the electoral system in England and Wales.
This example features the prominent ministers of the time, Earl Grey, Lord Althorp, Lord John Russel and Lord Brougham. It is in good condition measures just under 2 inches in diameter.  read more

Code: 30470

Sir Robert Peel, University of Glasgow 1837.

A silvered base metal medallion struck to commemorate Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet as Lord Rector of Glasgow University on January 11th 1837. This example given to each of the 3000 people who attended the great banquet in his honour. Peel was British Conservative statesman who was twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Chancellor of the Exchequer, twice Home Secretary and founder of the Me...  read more

Code: 30469

Art Nouveau Solid Bronze Letter Box.

Solid bronze letter box cover with knocker in the Art Nouveau style. On the back it has the numbers 8005, the initials T.S and the registration number 637795 for the design registered between 1915 - 1916. It has the original spring, but this has come loose and needs just refitting and it still retains both square nuts. Comes in very good condition and measures 9 x 3.5 inches.  read more

Code: 30468