Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 52 18 Nov 2020
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From the remaining stock of Mrs Irene [Neddy] Allen (1928-2020), British and World Medallions, Victoria, New Royal Exchange opened, 1844, small silver medal, distributed at the celebration banquet, by W. Wyon, with "Penny Black" portrait, 27mm (BHM 2186); other Victorian (6), including photographic and green bakelite; small silver official medals, 1897 (2), 1902 (2); 1935 (2), 1937; Edward VII, as Prince of Wales, copper (2), marriage 1863, 38.5mm.; Merchant Taylors' School, 1875, by Kenning, 48.5mm. (BHM 3021); unofficial Coronation, 1902, copper, 38.5mm., in case; Tayport, aluminium, 35.5mm.; and Royal Engineers Balloon School, silvered-metal medal, 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), mostly extremely fine (19)
*ex Mrs. Irene "Neddy" Allen stock
To be sold on behalf of several animal charities
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.
(150-200 GBP)
*ex Mrs. Irene "Neddy" Allen stock
To be sold on behalf of several animal charities
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.
(150-200 GBP)