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Sale 80
June Pre Long Beach Sale
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Lot 1513 |
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1841 Baltimore City Guard Silver Shooting Medal. The Baltimore City Guard was a Maryland local militia and served in The 2nd Brigade of The First Light Division during the civil war. This 1.8 oz. ornately decorated silver medal bears inscription "The Baltimore City Guards to Wm. B. Boyd" on the obverse and "For the Second Best Shot, August 9th, 1841" on the reverse. Probably an award medal for a local shooting competition or during the training of the militia in early 1840s. Extremely attractive and very original without any damage.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
Purchased from Anne Arundel House Antiques, Dave Mark in Maryland 15 years ago.
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$2,350 |
Lot 1514 |
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1854 Boston Militia Unit "National Lancers" Silver Shooting Medal. Lancers were light cavalry that carried a nine-foot lance with a sharp finial designed to kill infantrymen. Lancers were the elite Polish and French cavalry who earned a reputation in Napoleon's army as shock troops.
The National Lancers was formed in 1836 to serve as the city cavalry of Boston. The unit has remained active until today, without interruption, to this day, having served in the Civil War (Companies C & D 1st Mass. Cav.), as well as World Wars I & II. This 1.7 oz. medal is 2.5" x 2.75" high with scroll engraved suspension loop. The obverse displays a 3/8" wide chained border of acanthus leaves, with the central theme of a mounted lancer wearing the unit's distinctive uniform. Obverse: A scroll work riband at the top displays the unit's motto, "Union Liberty and the Laws". Reverse An identical border with the legend "National Lancers/ Awarded to/ for 2nd best Shot/ at Target practice/ September 20th/ 1854".
An absolute stunning example with needle sharp details and fascinating engraving in the style of early 19th century. Extremely historic and worth a closer inspection to experience the extraordinary temperament it carries.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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$2,468 |
Lot 1515 |
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1915 Holland Society of New York Medal. Bronze, 76mm, on the 250th Anniversary of the 1665 Founding of the Board of Alderman in New Amsterdam. The Society was founded in 1885 for male decsendants of Dutch ancestors and is still very active today (www.hollandsociety.com). Should be in any new edition of Betts with the colonial connection. Abt. Unc. in plush case of issue, this worn externally. Scarce.
Estimated Value $125 - 175.
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$235 |
Lot 1516 |
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1910 Theodore Roosevelt Silver Medal. 38 mm, 26.2 g. "Willkommen In Berlin, Mai 1910". Sharpness of EF, some environmental damage. Rare.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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$129 |
Lot 1517 |
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A box of Tokens and Medals from a California Estate. Includes some sterling silver items. Worthy of closer examination.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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$470 |
Lot 1518 |
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Collection of "The Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University" bronze medals. Issued by Medallic Art Co. New York. Each medal weights about 1.7 oz., and is housed in original box as issued with a small brochure introducing the engraved person and the sculptor of the medal. A nice collection with all medals very carefully conserved. Lot of 86 bronze medals.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
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$353 |
Lot 1519 |
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The Official Gaming Coins of the World's Great Casinos. Consists of 25 silver casino tokens in a special green box as issued by the Franklin Mint. All silver tokens are in Gem Proof condition.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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$329 |
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