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Lot 87:
Description
A collection of commemorative medals, tokens, and awards, primarily of British and European origin. The assembly includes a large Bronze medal featuring the profile of Albert I, Roi Des Belges, alongside multiple Silver and Bronze pieces commemorating British monarchs. Notable items include an Edward VII 1902 coronation medal, a George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937 coronation medal, and various Queen Victoria jubilee issues. The collection also features a Robert Raikes Sunday School centenary medal dated 1880, a Royal Life Saving Society medal with a compass motif, and an enameled award depicting two soccer players. Several items retain their original fabric ribbons in red, white, and blue. The pieces are housed in a wooden cigar-style box with a red fabric interior featuring the word Luzern in a gold-coloured script. The exterior of the box bears the impressed text VAUTIER FILTER. Legible inscriptions on the pieces include EDWARD VII R. ET I. QUEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, CENTENARY OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS 1880 ROBERT RAIKES, and SOUTHPORT G. H. POLLARD MAYOR.
Diameter: 22 mm to 50 mm.
Condition report:
The collection shows varying degrees of age-related wear and environmental toning. Several Silver and white metal pieces exhibit heavy oxidation and surface darkening, notably the 1902 coronation medal (photo 1). The Albert I Bronze medal shows significant verdigris and surface wear (photo 2). Some medals have small suspension holes drilled at the top edges (photo 3). Ribbons show fraying, fading, and structural weakening (photo 4). The wooden box shows light surface scratches and wear to the edges.
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