Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4
Date: 2025-01-14 15:00:00 (3 weeks from now)
Lots: 1152
Total starting: $ 3,093,540.00
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1137
HANOVER. William IV, with Adelaide. 1830-1837. Proof AV Medal (33mm, 27.52 g, 12h). Coronation. By W. Wyon, after F. Chantrey. Dated 8 September 1831. WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, head of William right / ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, diademed head of Adelaide right. BHM 1475; Eimer 1251. In NGC encapsulation 6906580-002, graded PF 62 Ultra Cameo.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Stack’s (4 March 1988), lot 2055.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Stack’s (4 March 1988), lot 2055.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1138
HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. AV Medal (36mm, 30.46 g, 12h). Coronation. By B. Pistrucci. Dated 28 June 1838. VICTORIA D. G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F. D., draped bust left, wearing bandeau / ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGUM, Victoria seated left on throne, holding scepter and orb, and receiving crown from Britannia, Hibernia, and Scotia standing to left; to far right, lion standing facing, with forepaw resting upon thunderbolt; in three lines in exergue, INAUGURATA/ DIE JUNII XXVIII/ MDCCCXXXVIII. BHM 1801; Eimer 1315. In NGC encapsulation 6906580-007, graded MS 61.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex NASCA (16 July 1979), lot 1915.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex NASCA (16 July 1979), lot 1915.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1139
SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA. Edward VII, with Alexandra. 1901-1910. AV Medal (31mm, 17.16 g, 12h). Coronation. By G.W de Saulles. Dated 9 August 1902. EDWARD VII CROWNED 9 · AUGUST 1902, crowned and mantled bust right, wearing collar / ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT, crowned and veiled bust right, flowers behind; below, banner inscribed 9 · AUG · 1902. BHM 3737; Eimer 1871b. In NGC encapsulation 6906580-001, graded UNC Details, cleaned.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Davissons FPL (Fall 1989), no. 36.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Davissons FPL (Fall 1989), no. 36.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1140
WINDSOR. George V, with Mary. 1910-1936. AV Medal (31mm, 16.43 g, 12h). Coronation. By B. Mackennal. Dated 22 June 1911. GEORGE V CROWNED JUNE 22 1911, crowned and mantled bust, wearing collar; before, orb atop ribbon / QUEEN MARY JUNE 22 1911, crowned and mantled bust left; roses below. BHM 4022; Eimer 1922b. In NGC encapsulation 6906580-006, graded MS 61 Matte.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex World-Wide Coins of California (James F. Elmen) XXIX (16 May 1996), lot 166.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex World-Wide Coins of California (James F. Elmen) XXIX (16 May 1996), lot 166.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1141
WINDSOR. Edward VIII. As Prince of Wales, 1911-1936. AV Medal (29mm, 30.65 g, 12h). Official Investiture. By W. Goscombe John. Dated 13 July 1911. INVESTITVRE · OF · EDWARD · PRINCE · OF · WALES · K · G, crowned and robed bust facing slightly left, wearing Chain of the Garter; CARN – – ARVON/IVLУ · XIII MCMXI in two lines across field / · ARWISGIAD · IORWERTH · TУWУSOG · CУMRU · M · G ·, view of Caernarfon Castle, seen from Afon Seiont, at dawn with rays in background; above, crowned plumes within Garter; in exergue, Y Ddraig Goch (Welsh Dragon). Giordano CM23d; BHM 4079; Eimer 1925. Matte surfaces. UNC. In original case of issue. Very rare, with a mintage of only 129 examples in gold.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1142
WORLD. Austria & Hungary. Lot of two hundred seventeen (217) silver and base metal issues. Includes: various. Mostly 20th century issues. About 1/4 base metal and 3/4 silver. The silver includes many larger denominations; mostly 0.925. Many commemoratives. About a third with collector tickets. Average Near EF - UNC, many attractively toned, a few details, a few with pvc deposits. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Two hundred seventeen (217) coins in lot.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1143
WORLD. Germany. Lot of one hundred sixty-eight (168) silver and base metal issues. Includes: various. Mostly late 19th-mid/late 20th centuries issues. About half silver and half base metal. Average Good VF - UNC, many attractively toned, a few details. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. One hundred sixty-eight (168) coins in lot.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1144
WORLD. Germany. Lot of sixty-five (65) mostly silver larger denomination issues. Includes: various. Mostly 19th-20th centuries issues. Most with collector tickets. Average Good VF - UNC, many attractively toned, a few details. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Sixty-five (65) coins in lot.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1145
WORLD. Ireland. Lot of one hundred twenty-nine (129) silver and base metal issues. Includes: various largely 20th century Republic of Ireland silver and base metal issues (117) // lot also includes: one (1) Ireland. Edward I. AR Penny // four Irish (4) tokens // one (1) Hibernia Æ Halfpenny // one (1) Gunmoney Æ Shilling // three (3) British AR Bank Tokens // one (1) Ireland. George III. CU Farthing // and one (1) Italy. Lombardy-Venetia. 1852. CU 3 Centesimi. Average Good VF - UNC, many toned. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. One hundred twenty-nine (129) coins in lot.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1146
WORLD. Israel. Lot of two hundred fifty (250) silver and base metal issues. Includes: various base metal coins and tokens (119) // 1996. 30 New Sheqalim (2) [one with original box] // various dates of mostly 0.9 silver 5 Lirot (55) // various silver issues (74) [a few with original boxes]. A total of over 120 oz silver. Average Good VF - UNC, some attractively toned. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Two hundred fifty (250) coins in lot.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1147
WORLD. Portugal. Lot of one hundred fourteen (114) silver and base metal issues. Includes: various mostly 19th-20th centuries Portuguese and Portuguese Colonial issues. Some silver. Average VF - UNC, a few details. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. One hundred fourteen (114) coins in lot.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1148
WORLD. South Africa. Lot of one hundred seventy-four (174) silver and base metal issues. Includes: British Administration (80) // Independent (94). A large portion silver. Average Good VF - UNC, many attractively toned, a few details. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. One hundred seventy-four (174) coins in lot.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1149
WORLD. Miscellaneous. Lot of two hundred seventy-four (274) mostly African silver and base metal issues. Includes: various countries, dates, denominations, and issues. Mostly 20th century issues. Lot includes two (2) antique bracelets. Average Good VF - UNC. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Two hundred seventy-four (274) coins in lot.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1150
BRITISH. Milled. Lot of fifty-seven (57) mostly silver issues. Includes: various mostly 19th-20th centuries issues. A minority base metal. Many smaller denominations. Average Good VF - UNC, many attractively toned, a few details, one damaged. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Fifty-seven (57) coins in lot.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1151
MIXED. Islamic – World. Lot of one hundred forty-seven (147) silver, copper, and bronze issues. Includes: various Islamic and Islamic World issues. Most with collector tickets. Average Fine - EF. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. One hundred forty-seven (147) coins in lot.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1152
Hartmann Schedel. Liber Chronicarum (Nuremberg Chronicle). (Anton Koberger, 1493). Folio (18x12”). Contemporary blind-stamped calfskin cover with modern, specially prepared slip-case. Latin text. Condition as in photos, likely some restoration to cover, some damp staining is apparent on either side of each page throughout much of the book.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection.
This is a very fine example of the Latin edition of the Nuremberg Chronicle, (a.k.a. Liber Chronicarum), published in 1493 by Anton Koberger, with text by Hartmann Schedel. Arguably the most historically significant printed books of the incunabula period and the history of literature, this monumental work presents a detailed historical narrative with an extensive series of over 1,800 woodcut illustrations. The Chronicle covers the history of the world from the biblical creation story to the present day of the late 15th century.
Some noteworthy engravings include a map of the known world (prior to the knowledge of discovery by Christopher Columbus) based on Ptolemaic geography with images of mythical humanoid creatures believed to inhabit the far reaches of the planet; panoramic views of important cities that include Nuremberg, Rome, Venice, Florence, and Jerusalem; biblical scenes and historical figures derived from the Old Testament, classical antiquity, and medieval history; and in the end of the book, dramatic woodcut scenes depicting the apocalypse and the final judgment day.
The Nuremberg Chronicle serves as a milestone in the transition from medieval manuscript culture to the age of the printed book, encapsulating Renaissance humanist interest in history, geography, and cosmology. The Nuremberg Chronicle is a historic treasure from the early days of printing that reflects the worldview of late medieval and early Renaissance Europe, including its religious, scientific, mythical beliefs, and attempts to illustrate world history and geography.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection.
This is a very fine example of the Latin edition of the Nuremberg Chronicle, (a.k.a. Liber Chronicarum), published in 1493 by Anton Koberger, with text by Hartmann Schedel. Arguably the most historically significant printed books of the incunabula period and the history of literature, this monumental work presents a detailed historical narrative with an extensive series of over 1,800 woodcut illustrations. The Chronicle covers the history of the world from the biblical creation story to the present day of the late 15th century.
Some noteworthy engravings include a map of the known world (prior to the knowledge of discovery by Christopher Columbus) based on Ptolemaic geography with images of mythical humanoid creatures believed to inhabit the far reaches of the planet; panoramic views of important cities that include Nuremberg, Rome, Venice, Florence, and Jerusalem; biblical scenes and historical figures derived from the Old Testament, classical antiquity, and medieval history; and in the end of the book, dramatic woodcut scenes depicting the apocalypse and the final judgment day.
The Nuremberg Chronicle serves as a milestone in the transition from medieval manuscript culture to the age of the printed book, encapsulating Renaissance humanist interest in history, geography, and cosmology. The Nuremberg Chronicle is a historic treasure from the early days of printing that reflects the worldview of late medieval and early Renaissance Europe, including its religious, scientific, mythical beliefs, and attempts to illustrate world history and geography.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1153
Abraham Ortelius. Parergon sive Veteris Geographiae Aliquot Tabulae. (Antwerp, 1609). Folio (18x12”). Calfskin with gilt lettering and armorial stamp on cover. 38 double-page engraved maps and plates. Bound with Nomenclator Ptolemaicus (Antwerp, 1603). Condition as in photos.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection.
Parergon sive Veteris Geographiae Aliquot Tabulae by Abraham Ortelius, first published in 1595, this example in 1609, is a landmark atlas that showcases Renaissance-era cartography with a focus on classical history geography of the ancient world. This work is considered one of Ortelius' most significant contributions, as it provides a comprehensive view of historical and mythical geography based on ancient sources. The 1609 edition is identified by the title page featuring classical figures holding globes, symbolizing the atlas's focus on the geographical knowledge of antiquity.
The "Parergon" contains a series of maps and engravings that depict the ancient world, including maps based on the travels of famous figures like Homer, Virgil, St. Paul, Alexander the Great, and several biblical narratives. Some maps portray regions as they were understood in ancient times, such as the Roman Empire, Greece, Southern Asia, and Egypt. Others are dedicated to specific events or journeys from classical literature, including the wanderings of Aeneas and the voyages of Odysseus. Several pages include images of ancient coinage and imagery of significance to the study of classics. Ortelius meticulously compiled these maps using sources from classical geographers, historians, and scholars, including Ptolemy (circa 100–170 AD), Strabo (circa 64 BC–24 AD), Arrian (circa 86 – 160 AD), and Pliny the Elder (circa 23–79 AD) among others.
Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) was a Flemish cartographer and geographer, widely celebrated as the creator of the first modern atlas, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theater of the World), published in 1570. Born in Antwerp, Ortelius began his career as a map colorist and engraver before becoming a prominent map dealer. His contributions to mapping and atlases, what we refer to a modern geography, left a lasting impact on the history of cartography. His collaboration with many of the leading scholars of his time, helped foster an expansive network of knowledge exchange throughout Europe, and played a key role in laying the foundation for the age of enlightenment and discovery that would follow in the 17th and 18th centuries.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection.
Parergon sive Veteris Geographiae Aliquot Tabulae by Abraham Ortelius, first published in 1595, this example in 1609, is a landmark atlas that showcases Renaissance-era cartography with a focus on classical history geography of the ancient world. This work is considered one of Ortelius' most significant contributions, as it provides a comprehensive view of historical and mythical geography based on ancient sources. The 1609 edition is identified by the title page featuring classical figures holding globes, symbolizing the atlas's focus on the geographical knowledge of antiquity.
The "Parergon" contains a series of maps and engravings that depict the ancient world, including maps based on the travels of famous figures like Homer, Virgil, St. Paul, Alexander the Great, and several biblical narratives. Some maps portray regions as they were understood in ancient times, such as the Roman Empire, Greece, Southern Asia, and Egypt. Others are dedicated to specific events or journeys from classical literature, including the wanderings of Aeneas and the voyages of Odysseus. Several pages include images of ancient coinage and imagery of significance to the study of classics. Ortelius meticulously compiled these maps using sources from classical geographers, historians, and scholars, including Ptolemy (circa 100–170 AD), Strabo (circa 64 BC–24 AD), Arrian (circa 86 – 160 AD), and Pliny the Elder (circa 23–79 AD) among others.
Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) was a Flemish cartographer and geographer, widely celebrated as the creator of the first modern atlas, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theater of the World), published in 1570. Born in Antwerp, Ortelius began his career as a map colorist and engraver before becoming a prominent map dealer. His contributions to mapping and atlases, what we refer to a modern geography, left a lasting impact on the history of cartography. His collaboration with many of the leading scholars of his time, helped foster an expansive network of knowledge exchange throughout Europe, and played a key role in laying the foundation for the age of enlightenment and discovery that would follow in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1154
Ten (10) vellum leaves from the St. Albans Abbey Bible. (Paris, circa 1330). (294x199mm) Bound in a custom modern cover of soft yellow with the title “A Fragment of a French Bible MS c. 1300” gilt-stamped on the spine and front cover, and housed in a fitted black cloth slipcase. Each page containing 46 lines of Gothic script in double columns, with rich illuminations in blue, red, and gold leaf. Isaiah 58:8 to Isaiah 61:3. Condition as in photos. The manuscript shows typical age-related undulation in the vellum, but remains well-preserved.. Condition as in photos. Website shipping rates do not apply.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection. Ex Mark Lansburgh Collection; Sotheby’s (6 July 1964), lot 239.
This lot presents a striking section of illuminated manuscript leaves from a 14th century Bible commissioned by Richard de Bury, noted author of the Philobiblon, and gifted to St. Albans Abbey by Michael Mentmore, who passed in 1349 due to the Black Death. Originally bound in a 16th-century St. Albans binding, the manuscript included flyleaves specifically related to St. Albans, suggesting a continued reverence and historical connection to the abbey. After being separated, the leaves resurfaced at a Sotheby's auction in 1964, a testament to its enduring significance.
This exquisite work showcases a striking use of blue, pink, and gold borders, each enriched with forked stems that unfurl into intricate leaves in hues of gold, orange, and blue. The two-line initials are rendered in radiant colors against a burnished gold ground, while the headings feature a running line in blue or gold with elegant calligraphic flourishes. Each leaf measures 294 x 199 mm, with 46 lines of Gothic script arranged in double columns.
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Notable features in the illustrations include rich ivy-leaf borders and figures carefully depicted within the initials. The style reflects the "Pucelle" Parisian school of illumination, noted for its delicate ivy-leaf borders, and the vibrant, nuanced palette of red, blue, and gold—a testament to the high quality of medieval Parisian craftsmanship.
One scene within the initial letters portrays a doctor in a blue robe tending to a crowned figure, perhaps symbolizing an important biblical event or a significant patron of the time. In another illustration, two scholars are depicted studying together, reflecting the monastic dedication to learning and preservation of knowledge.
Throughout the manuscript, lively marginalia animate the pages, featuring human figures in various playful or symbolic poses, which may represent social or moral commentary typical of the era. The borders themselves are alive with flourishes and filigree, framing the dense, meticulously scribed text with elegance.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection. Ex Mark Lansburgh Collection; Sotheby’s (6 July 1964), lot 239.
This lot presents a striking section of illuminated manuscript leaves from a 14th century Bible commissioned by Richard de Bury, noted author of the Philobiblon, and gifted to St. Albans Abbey by Michael Mentmore, who passed in 1349 due to the Black Death. Originally bound in a 16th-century St. Albans binding, the manuscript included flyleaves specifically related to St. Albans, suggesting a continued reverence and historical connection to the abbey. After being separated, the leaves resurfaced at a Sotheby's auction in 1964, a testament to its enduring significance.
This exquisite work showcases a striking use of blue, pink, and gold borders, each enriched with forked stems that unfurl into intricate leaves in hues of gold, orange, and blue. The two-line initials are rendered in radiant colors against a burnished gold ground, while the headings feature a running line in blue or gold with elegant calligraphic flourishes. Each leaf measures 294 x 199 mm, with 46 lines of Gothic script arranged in double columns.
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Notable features in the illustrations include rich ivy-leaf borders and figures carefully depicted within the initials. The style reflects the "Pucelle" Parisian school of illumination, noted for its delicate ivy-leaf borders, and the vibrant, nuanced palette of red, blue, and gold—a testament to the high quality of medieval Parisian craftsmanship.
One scene within the initial letters portrays a doctor in a blue robe tending to a crowned figure, perhaps symbolizing an important biblical event or a significant patron of the time. In another illustration, two scholars are depicted studying together, reflecting the monastic dedication to learning and preservation of knowledge.
Throughout the manuscript, lively marginalia animate the pages, featuring human figures in various playful or symbolic poses, which may represent social or moral commentary typical of the era. The borders themselves are alive with flourishes and filigree, framing the dense, meticulously scribed text with elegance.