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It is with great pleasure to present our 2011 Windsor Sale for your enjoyment. We feature an outstanding collection that was committed to us over a year ago for this special Windsor venue. Supplemented by many consignors, we take great pride in offering something for every collector, from the newcomer to the most discriminating collector. Analyze each lot carefully and discover many hidden treasures.
Our company is primarily composed of the Bell Family - Dawn, Brian, Geoffrey and Sylvia. We also have taken great pride to surround ourselves with the most reputable people in the business to ensure our offerings are presented with integrity, honesty and fairness to both the seller and buyer. A huge Thank You goes out to Sandy Campbell, Bill Cross, Michael Findlay, Bob Graham, Gary Miller, Greg Packer, George Murray, Blaine Hare, Mary-Anne Luzba, Byron O’Leary, Don Olmstead, Ron LeBlanc, and Michael Wilson for their efforts in preparing the catalogue in a timely fashion. In all, over two dozen wonderful people were involved in this project
A purchaser’s commission will be added to the Hammer Price. Floor bidders 15%, iCollector.com bidders 20% will be added. Appropriate GST or HST will be added for lots delivered in Canada. No taxes added if shipped out of the country.
We are currently planning our 2012 auction. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, we are ready to help you with your collections and would love to discuss the opportunity to auction your collection, duplicates or selective prized possessions.
We hope you enjoy exploring the catalogue and wish you good luck with your bidding.
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Credit and Deposits: All bidders must be approved. Those who do not have an established relationship with Geoffrey Bell Auctions must provide an approved reference or a credit guarantee prior to the sale.
Auction Conduct: All our starting bids will be opened at approximately 10% above the second highest mail or computer bid. If there are no mail bids, auctioneer will start the bids at the reserve price or half of the low estimate, advances are at the discretion of the auctioneer. In the event there are identical bids, floor bids will take ...
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582Jewellers & Watchmaker MedallionsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
FATTORINI & SONS Bradford Al; A. KENT & SONS Toronto Al, MCCOLL 716; DR DINGWALL Winnipeg AE; Peoples Credit Jewellers Royal Tour WM; BIRKS ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
584Eastern Townships BankGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bronze, not awarded, CH 5145.
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
5851911 Toronto Horticultural Society MedalGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Awarded for "Street Improvement" to Mrs. J. Walker 1911, 40mm, sterling silver, 34.2g.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to i***7 for 150.00
5861963 Cobalt Ontario Lot of 2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1963 60th Anniversary Cobalt Canada, Key to the North, 1903-1963, Struck From .999 Pure Silver Mined & Refined in Cobalt, Canada Richest Silver ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
587Automobile & Oil MedallionsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Travellers Oils Ltd, Brass, EF; The Syncrude Project 1948, Fort McMurray, AE, AU; Home Oil, Calgary, AE, Looped, EF; Ford Motor 1933, AE, EF; 1931 Fo
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
588British Columbia MedallionsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Town of Quesneo, Brass, Trade Dollar, EF; Mona Café Victoria, Carnival 1913, Bronze, Swastika, VF; BC Centennial 1971, Ni, AU; George Straith, ...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
589Business & Store CardsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BRASSERIE DE BEAUPORT 1904, Copper/Brass, 2pcs, VF; BREADNER & CO HULL, Looped, Copper, VF; LACKIE MANUFACTURING CO Toronto, Copper, EF; McLENNA...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
5901834-1934 Toronto CentennialGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Brass watch fob, Obverse - "POPULATION 852,259; ASSESSMENT $956,127,686; PAVED STREETS 54149; MAYOR WILLIAM J. STEWART". Reverse - "...
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
591Awarded by the Government of CanadaGeoffrey Bell Auctions
For 35 Years of Dedicated Service to the Government of Canada. Elizabeth II, awarded to "Raymond F. Young 1989" Sterling silver 99.4 grams.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
592Lot of 3 Lasqueti Mint Silver CoinsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
2005 Lasqueti Mint 1/2oz fine silver; 2006 Lasqueti Mint 1/10oz Silver #32; 1997 - 2007 Lasqueti Mint 1/2oz fine silver #91 BU.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
595Edmund Halley, BritainGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Astronomer and mathematician, 1744, Dassier, bronze, 57 mm, Fearon 195.8.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
596Halifax Loyal Volunteers MedalGeoffrey Bell Auctions
A unique regimental presented medal of the Halifax Loyal Volunteers of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. This medal is referred to in the book War Me
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
597Calendar, Britain, George Frederick Handel , BritainGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Religious Church of England calendar, 1834,WM, 39 mm, AU, Centenary commemoration of Handel, Crystal Palace 1859, bronze, 51 mm, AU, Taylor,Allen 54-8
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
598Bible Translation, Manchester Town Hall, BritainGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1835 commemoration of the Bible into English by Myles Coverdale, WM, 37 mm, EF, Fearon 286.3; 1877 opening of Manchester Town Hall by Abel Heywood and
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
599London Missionary Society, BritainGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Jubilee 1844 by J. Davis, Birmingham, WM, 61, 51 and 46 mm, Fearon 295.9, EF (3 pcs).
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
6001851 England (Great Britain)Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Great Exhibition of 1851, Bronze Exhibitors Medal 44mm, by W. Wyon, Bust of Prince Albert, inscribed "UNITED STATES of AMERICA No419 BCM 1462&q...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
601Colonial and Indian Exhibition, Opening Crystal Palace, BritainGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Sydenham opening in 1854, WM, AU, 63 mm, in elaborate tin metal case. Possibly designed by W.J. Taylor; London, 1886, copper, 52 mm, L.C. Wyon, Fearon
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
6021862 London World's Fair Exhibition, BritainGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Awarded to "H. Brossette & Co., Paris, France for mirrors and silvered glass, bronze, 75 mm, L.C. Wyon, 200 exhibitors from 36 countries.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
603Cotton Weaving and Bowling MedalsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
City and Guilds of London, technological Examination, bronze, 50 mm, EF, awarded for cotton weaving; Beautifully engraved bowling medal presented to t
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold to s********5 for 60.00
604Mond Nickel CompanyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1924 British Empire Exhibition, NI, 45mm, Percy Metcalfe, VF; Celebrating 25 years in business, 45mm, NI,VF, (2 pcs).
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
606Mond Nickel Company MedalGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Nickel, in original case, Ref. No. 5265-10.
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
607Canine Society medalGeoffrey Bell Auctions
British/ French? Silver 45mm. Heads of 12 different breeds facing. Rev. Wreath of laurel leaves with blank center.
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
6081826 BelgiumGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Leopold I, AE. 74mm by J. Wiener, 25th Anniversary of Reign, Bust left, Rev. Belgian crown surrounded by shields and wreath. EF.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
6091872 BelgiumGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Marie-Louise (wife of Leopold I), AE 76mm by L & J Wiener, Consecration of Church at Laeken, Burial site of Queen Marie Louise. EF.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
610England, Archbishop William WakeGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bronze 45mm by J. Dassier 1725. Bust of William Wake, Archbishop of Canterbury. Rev. Legend in 15 lines. Dassiers series of Protestant Reformers. Some
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
611Czar Alexander IIGeoffrey Bell Auctions
England/ Russia. Privately issued by the Corporation of the City of London. Bronze 76mm by C. Wiener. 1874. Bust of the Czar left. Rev Personification
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
612France, Louis XIV Crowned at RheimsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bronze 71mm by Molart. 1654. Obv. Crowned bust of the young King. Rev. City view of Rheims. Modern Paris mint restrike (edge marked cornucopiae and ...
Estimate : 70.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
613Georges Louis Leclerc, Compte de BuffonGeoffrey Bell Auctions
France Bronze 50mm. Bust of Leclerc (1707-1788)right, Naturalist Mathematician Cosmologist. Bronze 50 mm. Rev. His accomplishments in 11 lines within
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
614Marriage of the Duc du Berry 1816Geoffrey Bell Auctions
France Bronze 50mm by Andrieu. Bust of Louis XVIII. Rev. Winged angel holding two laurel wreaths. Celebrating the marriage of the nephew of Louis XVII
Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
615Louis XVI Burgundy Canal openingGeoffrey Bell Auctions
France. Bronze 50mm by DuVivier 1783. Draped bust of Louis XVI right. COMITIA BURGUND. Rev. Female water nymph surrounded by three male water nymphs o
Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
616Assasination of Ferdinand, Duc de Berry 1820Geoffrey Bell Auctions
France, Bronze 40mm by Gayrand/ Depuymaulin. Bust of Fredinand left. Rev. Legend in 8 lines within wreath. PUGIONE/PERCUSSUS PERITT/14 FEB.1820… littl
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to s********5 for 24.00
617France, Victory over SpainGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bronze 50mm by Gayrand. 1823.Obv. Bust of Louis XVIII (by Andrieu) right. Rev. French General and troops entering city gate. EF.
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
618France, Taking of MogadorGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bronze 50mm by Borrel. Bust of Prince de Joinville (son of Louis Phillipe) right. 1844. Taking of Mogador by the French fleet aEF.
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
619Lot of Three French medalsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
French Chemist Michel Eugene Chevreul (1786-1889) Bronze 68mm. 1889. EF; Souvenir of Ascension of the Eiffel Tower. Silvered Bronze 40.5mm shows some
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
620Baron Philp Stosch 1727Geoffrey Bell Auctions
France. Bronze 40mm by F. Marteau. Bust of Stosch (German Antiquarian). Rev. Diogynese emerging from his barrel converses with Alexander. A few die cr
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
621France, Loius Agassiz, geologist, Naturalist 1873Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bronze 46mm by W. Barber 1873. Bust of AGASSIZ right. Rev. "NA 1807/ OB 1873" within wreath. 6 mm thick. A litle verdigris EF.
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
622Pair of French medalsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bronze 40mm by Durand/ Barre 1818 DOMENICUS CIMAROSA (Composor) Bust left. Rev. Legend in 9 lines ef. J. SYLVAIN BAILLY (First mayor of Paris) Bronze
Estimate : 60.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
623PapalGeoffrey Bell Auctions
5 Pieces, silver, 37.5g total.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
624Religious MedalGeoffrey Bell Auctions
VEN. M. AB INCARN. PVRELLAS ADJVSTITIAM$ ERVDIENS / MVLIEREM FORTEM QVIS INVENIET, bronze, in case of issue.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to y**c for 60.00
625Pair of Bronze Uniface ClichesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
German States, Baden. Karl Egon Furst zu Furstenburg(1804-1853) bronze, uniface, Cliché 55mm. 1818. Marriage to Amelie of Baden. Jugate heads r...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********5 for 54.00
626Italy, Creation of the Academy of Lucca 1805Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bronze 47mm by Santarelli 1805. Facing busts of Elisa Bonaparte and her husband Felix Levoy. Rev. DIGNIORIBUS MUNERANDIS in wreath. Edge marked &quo...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
628Proclamation of Ferdinand VII 1808Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Spain/ Mexico. Bronze 44mm by Cordillo 13 August 1808. 3/4 facing bust of Ferdinand VII. Rev Crowned arms of Spain flanked by personification of the A
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
629Tercentenary of the Death of Charles IXGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Sweden Silver 55mm by Erik Lindberg 1911. Half length bust of Charles IX (1550-1611) left. Rev. Garlanded altar. Toned EF.
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
630Switzerland, Medal of the Mediation, Geneve 1738Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bronze 54mm by J. Dassier 1738. Legend in 8 lines DISSIDIA GENEV… Rev. SALUS REPUBLICA. Justice and Peace trample on Discord. aEF.
Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
6311988 Peace MedalGeoffrey Bell Auctions
In 1988 the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The 1988 UN Peace Medal commemorates this event by paying special
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00