Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2014

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We are once again pleased to conduct our auction, in conjunction with the 2014 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. In this auction we are featuring The George H. Thomson collection of pre-Confederation tokens, and the Lorne Barnes collection of pre-Confederation Nova Scotia tokens. The sale is complimented with selections from numerous other consignors rounding out another outstanding auction. We feel privileged to be given the opportunity to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our contributors who have placed their faith in us.

We can't wait to see you at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. Come and join us in person, or place your bids by phone/fax, email, or regular mail.

We look forward to helping you acquire the missing pieces of your collections.
The Cataloguers have taken every reasonable measure to ensure that all the lots are as described by Geoffrey Bell Auctions. Many of the lots are third party graded by PCGS, PMG, ICCS - We feel these are the most recognized grading companies in the industry.
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Governor General and Lady Byng of Vimy850 - Governor General and Lady Byng of Vimy
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Governor General and Lady Byng of Vimy - (1921-26) AR 50mm, Cl 112. unissued, a few light scratches otherwise EF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to p*****2 for (255.00 + 51.00BP) = 306.00
 
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Governor General and Lady Willingdon851 - Governor General and Lady Willingdon
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Governor General and Lady Willingdon - (1926-31) AR 51mm, Cl 113. Awarded, engraved on edge to "FIRST IN GENERAL PROFICIENCY O.A.C. 1928-29, 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Governor General and Lady Willingdon852 - Governor General and Lady Willingdon
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Governor General and Lady Willingdon - (1926-31) AE 50mm, Cl 113. A few edge bumps, otherwise EF.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Governor General Vincent Massey853 - Governor General Vincent Massey
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Governor General Vincent Massey - (1952-59) AR 51mm, Cl 118. Awarded, engraved on edge to "BRIAN S. ELLSWORTH N.S.A.C. 1956-57". EF, case...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Governor General Edward Schreyer854 - Governor General Edward Schreyer
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Governor General Edward Schreyer - (1979-1984) tombac 52mm (74.5gr). Cl 123, in case of issue, not awarded.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Governor General Sauve855 - Governor General Sauve
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Governor General Sauve - (1984-1990) AE 51.9 mm (71.3 gr), Cl 124, in case of issue, not awarded.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Governor General Ramon Hnatyshyn856 - Governor General Ramon Hnatyshyn
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Governor General Ramon Hnatyshyn - (1990-95) Personal medal, gilt tombac, Cl 125 P.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Indian Chief Medal857 - Indian Chief Medal
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Indian Chief Medal - Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. Rev. Presented to Head Chiefs in Commemoration of Assembly of I
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to a*******s for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Confederation Canada 1867-1927858 - Confederation Canada 1867-1927
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Confederation Canada 1867-1927 - AE 76mm by Delamarre. Crowned bust of George V left. EF with many small dings on obverse.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Confederation Canada 1867-1927859 - Confederation Canada 1867-1927
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Confederation Canada 1867-1927 - AE 76mm by Delamarre. Official Commemorative Medal in original case. FDC.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to a**********3 for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Confederation Canada 1867-1927860 - Confederation Canada 1867-1927
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Confederation Canada 1867-1927 - AR 36mm in case of issue. Conjoined busts of Victoria & George V, Rev. Arms of Canada. Case is very nice and me...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********3 for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Canadian Confederation Centennial861 - Canadian Confederation Centennial
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Canadian Confederation Centennial - 1867-1967 AR 60mm (70gr) Bust of young Victoria left. Rev. Arms of Canada. Edge stamped 1000. FDC lightly toned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 80.00
Sold to a**********3 for (115.00 + 23.00BP) = 138.00
 
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Canadian Confederation Centennial862 - Canadian Confederation Centennial
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Canadian Confederation Centennial - 1867-1967 AR 76mm (244gr) by John Pinches in original embossed case of issue. A few light scratches on rim at 1:00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to a**********3 for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP) = 1,920.00
 
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David Beattie Medal863 - David Beattie Medal
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David Beattie Medal - Minister of Regional Industrial Expansion, gilded brass 75mm (310gr) Arms of Canada. Rev. "PRESENTED TO/DAVID BEATTIE/SEN...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Canada Hudson Bay Co.864 - Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - Hudson's Bay Company, 4th issue, to Agnes McCheyne/1940, for 30 years faithful service, 9 kt gold, in case of issue, AU,...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Canada Hudson Bay Co.865 - Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - Hudson's Bay Company long service medal, silver, 1925 with 2 silver bars for 5 years, 1930 and 1935, Elkington produced,...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Canada Hudson Bay Co.866 - Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - BR 929, East Main District, located east and south of Hudson Bay. 1/8 of a beaver, brass token, AU/UNC.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to e*********n for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Canada Hudson Bay Co.867 - Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - BR 929, East Main District, located east and south of Hudson Bay. 1/4 of a beaver, brass token, AU/UNC.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to p*****2 for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Canada Hudson Bay Co.868 - Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - Set of 4 East Main District brass tokens, Gingras 220 and 220 a, b, c (4), used circa 1857 east and south of Hudson Bay and no
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to a**********3 for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Canada Hudson Bay Co.869 - Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - A single I made beaver specimen, Gingras 220c, punch cancelled between the "N" and "B". These pieces are...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Canada Hudson Bay Co.870 - Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - Hudson's Bay Company 250th Anniversary medal, 1920, AE, in case of issue, 38 mm, blue ribbon with medal hanger, EF. Ging...
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Estimate : 450.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Canada Hudson Bay Co.871 - Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - Complete set of aluminum tokens used in the Eastern Arctic, Gingras 285, 285 a, b, c, d, e. Used around 1946 to familiarize th
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to w********i.. for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Canada Hudson Bay Co.872 - Canada Hudson Bay Co.
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Canada Hudson Bay Co. - Hudson's Bay Company, Sir George Simpson/Fort St. James medal, AE, 39 mm, with blue ribbon and hanger attached, Gingras...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Canadian Medal873 - Canadian Medal
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University of Toronto 1860 - AR 51mm by L.Wyon. Angel holding wreath, Greek inscriptions. Rev Wreath of Maple Leaves. Engraved "F.B.TISDELL M....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Canadian Medal874 - Canadian Medal
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Archbishop of Ottawa - AR 50mm, Ler 1099, EF, light toning.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Canadian Medal875 - Canadian Medal
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Archbishop of Ottawa - AR 50mm, Ler 1099. Arms of Archbishop Rev Arms of Diocese. Edge engraved "AWARDED TO P.RYAN 1883". FDC in case of ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Canadian Medals876 - Canadian Medals
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College de Montreal - 1767-1885. AE gilt 37mm, Ler 1220. Suspender removed, otherwise EF. The Glorious Memory/1690/No Surrender. AE 46mm with suspend
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Canadian Medal877 - Canadian Medal
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High School of Quebec Award Medal - Gold 36mm by Birks. Hallmarked 10K (18.5gr) engraved "OLD BOYS/MEDAL/GUY SAVARD/1932". EF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Canadian Medal878 - Canadian Medal
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The Protestant School Board of Greater Montreal - AR 56mm (81gr). Engraved "Mildred/Moroff/Mount Royal/High School/June 1962". A few heav...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Canadian Medal879 - Canadian Medal
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Quebec Prize Medal - To Fred Trotter St Lambert Academy 1903-1904. VF.
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Canadian Medal880 - Canadian Medal
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Montreal Technical School Award Medal - AR 54mm (73.6gr) by Caron Freres, Montreal. Named to "REWARD/WILLIAM HENDERSON/1927-1928" Stamped ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Canadian Medals881 - Canadian Medals
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Premier Prix D'Arithmetique - Lot of Four Premier Prix D'Arithmetique medals by Ludger Gravel. Brass, Bronze and Lead. 37mm EF-AU. Bowman 32...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*********r for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Canadian Medal882 - Canadian Medal
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Dominion of Canada Rifle Association 1868 - AR 44mm by Elkington. Arms of Canada with two soldiers shaking hands. Ler 1600. EF with numerous scratches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Canadian Medals883 - Canadian Medals
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Dominion of Canada Rifle Association 1868 - Lot includes: Dominion of Canada Rifle Association 1868, AR 44mm, Ler 1600, EF; Canadian Amateur Swimming
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Canadian Medal884 - Canadian Medal
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Dominion of Canada Grand Canadian Handicap Trap Shooting & Game Protective Ass. - 34mm (134gr). Blue, white and red enamel intact. Engraved on t...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Canadian Medals885 - Canadian Medals
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Canadian Boating Medals - Lot of five: Canadian Canoe Association 1903-1920. Grand Trunk Boating Association, Chateauguay and 3 C.C.A. Sterling (80gr)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Canadian Medal886 - Canadian Medal
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Territorial Rifle Association - Gold 31mm (16.4gr). Reverse engraved "GRAND/AGGREGATE" Tests as 14K. Holed with suspension loop. Comes in ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Canadian Medals887 - Canadian Medals
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University of Toronto Track Club Award - Three pieces in Sterling silver, awarded to J.J. Philips; Canadian Inter Collegiate Award, 28mm, c.1910 (45gr
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Canadian Medals888 - Canadian Medals
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Lot of 11 F.J. Foote Canoe Club Medals. Ranging from 1910-1915, all named and looped. 11 Pcs. - 1915 Toronto Dominion Day Regatta, Junior War Canoe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Canadian Medal889 - Canadian Medal
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Amateur Skating Association of Canada - Figure Skating Department Award Medal 1921. AE 60mm. Engraved "CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS/1921/MONTREAL/FOU...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Canadian Medals890 - Canadian Medals
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91st Athletic Association - (Argyle & Sutherland Highlands of Canada, Hamilton). 3 Oval medals with ribbons. First place Inter City Girls Relay,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Canadian Medals891 - Canadian Medals
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Canadian Inter Collegiate Athletic Union - Lot of three: Award Medals (2) 34x44mm, awarded to H.F. Robertson for Boxing, 1925-26, 1926-27, EF; Amateur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Canadian Medal892 - Canadian Medal
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British Empire Games - Hamilton, ON, Canada, 1930, bronze, not presented, in case of issue, beautifully designed and rare.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Canadian Medal893 - Canadian Medal
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Maple Leaf Games - Achilles Club of Toronto. March 22nd, 1935. A maple leaf with inset diamond and hung from a bar suspender. Sterling by Birks-Ellis.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Canadian Medals894 - Canadian Medals
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Athletic Medals - Lot of seven: Caledonian Society of Montreal Highland Games Pin (1) along with Track medals (3), Skating (1), Swimming (1), Loyalist
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Canadian Medals895 - Canadian Medals
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Canadian Kennel Club - AR 44mm (43.8gr) by A. Fenwick, Birmingham. Unissued. Toned EF. Montreal Canine Society. AE 44mm VF. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Canadian Medal896 - Canadian Medal
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Lower Canada Provincial Exhibition. - AR 38mm by J.S.Wyon. Ler 613. A couple of minor edge nicks and nicely toned EF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Canadian Medal897 - Canadian Medal
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Dominion of Canada Toronto International Exposition - AR 41mm by P.Tasset, Ler 1460. Angel flying right blowing trumpet, Rev. Crowned Arms of Canada.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to a*********r for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Canadian Medals898 - Canadian Medals
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Dominion of Canada Toronto International Exposition - Lot includes: Dominion of Canada Toronto International Exposition AE 41, by P.Tasset, Ler 1460.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Canadian Medal899 - Canadian Medal
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Third Canadian Philatelic Exhibition - Montreal 1925. Silver Prize plaque awarded to J.H.PERSSE, 45mmx30mm in original fitted case from George F. Hems
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (115.00) = 115.00
 
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