Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 13 27 Nov 2017
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Commemorative Medals, British, Nelson's Victories, a set of five [base] silver medalets, c.1805, contained in a small dark turned wood box, Battle of St. Vincent, 1797; Battle of the Nile [Aboukir], 1798; Battle of Copenhagen, 1801; Battle of Trafalgar, 1805 (2), each bust l., and reverses with battle dates, each 20mm. (BHM 437/454/511/591; MH.514-517), very fine; Duke of York, Presentation of Colours, 1813, copper medal from Mudie's National Medals, 40.5mm. (BHM.769; Eimer 1035); and a medal for the Balloon School of the Royal Engineers, bright white metal, 1907, by A.Fenwick, conjoined busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, rev. airship over Farnborough, 32mm. (BHM.3697; DF.358.4; Allen SY-1907/001), these extremely fine (7)
The site of the old Balloon School is now occupied by the Royal Aircraft Establishment. The airship on the medal, the Nulle Secundus, was forced to make a landing at the Crystal Palace, whilst on its maiden flight, and never flew again.
(150-180 GBP)
The site of the old Balloon School is now occupied by the Royal Aircraft Establishment. The airship on the medal, the Nulle Secundus, was forced to make a landing at the Crystal Palace, whilst on its maiden flight, and never flew again.
(150-180 GBP)