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Various Makers and Mints
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Lady Soames's Collection of Commemorative Coins and Medals
- Monaco, gold 200 Franc piece, 1966, mounted in gold to wear as a pendant, diameter: 40mm.
- Gold commemorative medal for the Centenary of the Foundation of Monte Carlo, 1966, reverse with standing portrait of Charles III before a view of Monte Carlo, diameter: 44.5mm.
- Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, Churchill Fellow’s silver medal by the Royal Mint, as presented to Lady Churchill on 5 June 1969, with reverse engraved THE LADY SPENCER-CHURCHILL, diameter: 44.5mm.
- Heptagonal silver medal by the Royal Mint commemorating the Accession of the United Kingdom to the European Communities, 1 January 1973 and featuring the 'nine hands' design of the commemorative 50p coin, diameter: 50mm.
- Two currency examples of the 1965 Churchill commemorative crown given to Lady Soames on the occasion of her delivery of the Churchill Lecture in 1991, diameter: 39m.
- A large bronze medal of the City of Metz presented to Lady Soames on Bastille Day 1996, reverse with engraved inscription, diameter: 70mm.
- A proof quality 100 franc silver coin, 1994, with portrait of Sir Winston, diameter: 40mm.
- Gold commemorative medal for the Centenary of the Foundation of Monte Carlo, 1966, reverse with standing portrait of Charles III before a view of Monte Carlo, diameter: 44.5mm.
- Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, Churchill Fellow’s silver medal by the Royal Mint, as presented to Lady Churchill on 5 June 1969, with reverse engraved THE LADY SPENCER-CHURCHILL, diameter: 44.5mm.
- Heptagonal silver medal by the Royal Mint commemorating the Accession of the United Kingdom to the European Communities, 1 January 1973 and featuring the 'nine hands' design of the commemorative 50p coin, diameter: 50mm.
- Two currency examples of the 1965 Churchill commemorative crown given to Lady Soames on the occasion of her delivery of the Churchill Lecture in 1991, diameter: 39m.
- A large bronze medal of the City of Metz presented to Lady Soames on Bastille Day 1996, reverse with engraved inscription, diameter: 70mm.
- A proof quality 100 franc silver coin, 1994, with portrait of Sir Winston, diameter: 40mm.
Condition
Overall in good condition. There are some signs of wear. Some boxes associated. Sotheby's recommend gallery inspection.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."