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| 1. |  | Lady Clementina Hawarden 1864 Silver Medal for London Photographic Society Exhibition, awarded to Viscountess Hawarden (Lady Hawarden) for "Composition Photograph", 1864 Medal 64mm (dia) Private collection of David Likar Important medal not only because of whom it was awarded to but was amongst the very first exhibition medals to be presented by what is now the Royal Photographic Society. Due to the expense of the medal only the first 18 exhibition medals where struck in silver. The remainder which were awarded well into the 1950s where struck in bronze. These large and impressive medals became amongst the most sort after 19th century exhibition prize medals a photographer could aspire to win. The medal was open to all photographers. Some other notable winners of this medal are Abney, Woodbury, H.P. Robinson, A. Stieglitz and F. Sutcliffe. |
| 2. |  | 1855 Medal - Tentoonstelling Van Photographie Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 3. |  | 1855 Medal - Tentoonstelling Van Photographie (front) Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 4. |  | 1855 Medal - Tentoonstelling Van Photographie (back) Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 5. |  | Henry Stuart Wortley 1879 Bronze medal awarded to Col H. Stuart Wortley by the Photographic Society of London in 1879. (Front) Bronze medal 62 cm diameter, 5 cm thick Private collection of Stephen J. Harpur The date on the back is 1853 but the actual date of the medal is stamped on the rim as EXHIBITION 1879. On the other edge of the rim the name of the recipient COL. H. STUART WORTLEY. The raised head is that of Prince Albert the Pince Consort in Great Britain and husband of Queen Victoria who was an early supporter of photography. |
| 6. |  | Henry Stuart Wortley 1879 Bronze medal awarded to Col H. Stuart Wortley by the Photographic Society of London in 1879. (Back) Bronze medal 62 cm diameter, 5 cm thick Private collection of Stephen J. Harpur The date on the back is 1853 but the actual date of the medal is stamped on the rim as EXHIBITION 1879. On the other edge of the rim the name of the recipient COL. H. STUART WORTLEY. The design shows Apollo crossing the heavens in his chariot as the bringer of light. |
| 7. |  | Walter B. Woodbury 1853 (society founded) 1883 (medal awarded) Photographic Society of London 1883 medal Medal, front Private collection of Marcel Safier Female figure driving quadrigia in clouds. Probably engraved by W. J. Taylor. The Photographic Society of London was founded in 1853 as imprinted on the actual medal but this actual medal was awarded in 1883. It is inscribed on the rim "W. B. WOODBURY. EXHIBITION. 1883". |
| 8. |  | Walter B. Woodbury 1853 (society founded) 1883 (medal awarded) Photographic Society of London 1883 medal Medal, reverse Private collection of Marcel Safier Head and neck profile of Albert the Prince Consort. |
| 9. |  | David Scott (Sydney) 1877 Agricultural Society of NSW medal, 1877 Medal, front Private collection of Marcel Safier Produced by Hardy Brothers, London & Sydney. |
| 10. |  | David Scott (Sydney) 1877 Agricultural Society of NSW medal, awarded to David Scott, 140 Pitt St, Sydney 1877. Large photographs Medal, reverse Private collection of Marcel Safier Produced by Hardy Brothers, London & Sydney. |
| 11. |  | Walter B. Woodbury 1854 Melbourne Exhibition prize medal 1854 Medal, front Private collection, Australia A view of the exhibition building with MELBOURNE EXHIBITION above and VICTORIA 1854 below. The design was produced from an ambrotype photograph by Walter B. Woodbury. The medal was made by J.S. Wyon of London. |
| 12. |  | 1885 Advert for the "Amateur Photographic 1885 Exhibition." sponsored by The London Stereoscopic Compy. Advert Private collection of David Likar This advert was published in The Amateur Photographer, March 20, 1885. The exhibition was very successful popularizing the magazine and encouraging amateur photographers to enter photographic exhibitions. |
| 13. |  | S. Marksville 1885 Gold Medal for London Stereoscopic Co. Amateur Photographic Exhibition, awarded to S. Norman for "Best photograph taken off XL Edwards Gelatine Plate", 1885 Medal 40mm (dia) Private collection of David Likar The exhibition run by London Stereoscopic Co. was heavily promoted in the British magazine The Amateur Photographer (AP). The exhibition was very successful popularizing the magazine and encouraging amateur photographers to enter photographic exhibitions. |
| 14. |  | C.E. Wyrall 1888 Silver Medal for Cardiff International Photographic Exhibition, awarded to C.E. Wyrall for "Instantaneous Photograph by Professional", 1888 Medal 51mm (dia) Private collection of David Likar |
| 15. |  | 1889 Commemorative medal for the 50th anniversary of the invention of photography. Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 16. |  | 1889 Commemorative medal for the 50th anniversary of the invention of photography. Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 17. |  | 1889 Commemorative medal for the 50th anniversary of the invention of photography. Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 18. |  | R. Grandjean 1896 Photoclub Nanceien - Association Nationale des Photographes Amateurs, Fondee en 1894, 1er Pix R. Grangjean 1896 Medal Atelier Petzval Collection |
| 19. |  | R. Grandjean 1896 Photoclub Nanceien - Association Nationale des Photographes Amateurs, Fondee en 1894, 1er Pix R. Grangjean 1896 Medal Atelier Petzval Collection |
| 20. |  | Michels 1913 Societe Excursions des Amateurs de Photographie - Concours de Projections en Couleurs 1913 - Michels Medal Atelier Petzval Collection |
| 21. |  | Michels 1913 Societe Excursions des Amateurs de Photographie - Concours de Projections en Couleurs 1913 - Michels Medal Atelier Petzval Collection |
| 22. |  | Joseph Nicéphore Niépce n.d. Commemorative medal for Joseph Nicéphore Niépce (1765-1833) medal by Nicouleau Medal Private collection of Jack and Beverly Wilgus |
| 23. |  | Joseph Nicéphore Niépce 1939 Commemorative medal in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the daguerreotype Medal Private collection of Jack and Beverly Wilgus The medal is inscribed "G. Acher 1939" |
| 24. |  | W.C. Beetham 1891 Silver Medal for Leeds International Photographic Exhibition, awarded to W.C. Beetham for "Whole Plate or Larger Photograph", 1891 Medal 45mm (dia) Private collection of David Likar |
| 25. |  | C.F. Depree 1895 Silver Medal for Southport Annual Exhibition, awarded to C.F. Depree for "Enlargement", 1895 Medal 44mm (dia) Private collection of David Likar |
| 26. |  | W. Marriott-Dodson 1895 Bronze Plaque for Amsterdam International Photographic Exhibition, awarded to W. Marriott-Dodson for "Photograph", 1895 Plaque 94mm x 61mm Private collection of David Likar |
| 27. |  | Louis F. Jansen (Bufalo, NY) 1897 Silver Medal for Photographers Association of America (PAA) Exhibition, awarded to Louis F. Jansen (Bufalo NY) for "Series of 12 Cabinets Photos", 1897 Medal 55mm (dia) Private collection of David Likar |
| 28. |  | W.M. Dobson 1898 Silvered Plaque for Photo Club de Paris, awarded to W.M. Dobson for "Pictorial Photograph", 1898 Plaque 67mm x 100mm Private collection of David Likar |
| 29. |  | 1901 Photo-Club de Paris 1901 Plaque Atelier Petzval Collection |
| 30. |  | 1903 Photo-Club de Paris 1903 Plaque Atelier Petzval Collection |
| 31. |  | 1902 Plaque -La Societa Fotografica Subalpina a Ricordo de l'Esposizione Internazionale - Fotografia - Artistica - Torino 1902 Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 32. |  | 1902 Plaque -La Societa Fotografica Subalpina a Ricordo de l'Esposizione Internazionale - Fotografia - Artistica - Torino 1902 (front) Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 33. |  | 1902 Plaque -La Societa Fotografica Subalpina a Ricordo de l'Esposizione Internazionale - Fotografia - Artistica - Torino 1902 (back) Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 34. |  | Fred Judge 1906 Silver Plaque mounted in Wooden Stand for Bishop Auckland Exhibition, awarded to Fred Judge for "Best Photograph in Exhibition", 1906 Plaque 160 x 80mm (Plaque) 215 x 130mm (Stand) Private collection of David Likar |
| 35. |  | Egon Ratibor 1913 Gold Medal for Toronto Camera Club Salon, awarded to Egon Ratibor for "Best Photograph in Exhibition", 1913 Medal 37mm (irregular) Private collection of David Likar This medal is of a very unusual construction. It made from two irregular diameter cast halves that have been join together. |
| 36. |  | F. Wild 1916 Medal - Bristol Photographic Club - Class A - Pictorial - Awarded to Mrs. F. Wild Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 37. |  | F. Wild 1916 Medal - Bristol Photographic Club - Class A - Pictorial - Awarded to Mrs. F. Wild (front) Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 38. |  | F. Wild 1916 Medal - Bristol Photographic Club - Class A - Pictorial - Awarded to Mrs. F. Wild (back) Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman F. York (Bayswater, London) |
| 39. |  | T.J. Ward 1926 Medal - Watford Camera Club Exhibition - 1926 - Science Xc - T.J. Ward Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 40. |  | T.J. Ward 1926 Medal - Watford Camera Club Exhibition - 1926 - Science Xc - T.J. Ward (front) Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 41. |  | T.J. Ward 1926 Medal - Watford Camera Club Exhibition - 1926 - Science Xc - T.J. Ward (back) Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 42. |  | W.G. Langshaw 1932 Medal - Stafford P.S. - Exhibition 1932 - 1st Award - Beginners Class - W.G. Langshaw Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 43. |  | W.G. Langshaw 1932 Medal - Stafford P.S. - Exhibition 1932 - 1st Award - Beginners Class - W.G. Langshaw (front) Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 44. |  | W.G. Langshaw 1932 Medal - Stafford P.S. - Exhibition 1932 - 1st Award - Beginners Class - W.G. Langshaw (back) Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 45. |  | W.H. Kitchen n.d. Photographic Medal awarded to W.H. Kitchen by the City of Belfast YMCA Medal Charles Schwartz Ltd In original leather case. Award for Best Picture in Exhibition Front: City of Belfast YMCA Camera Club Back: Best Picture in Exhibition/WH Kitchen This rare medal is made from yellow rose gold and silver. Case interior reads "Sharman Dheil, Belfast" |
| 46. |  | W.H. Kitchen n.d. Photographic Medal awarded to W.H. Kitchen by the City of Belfast YMCA (Reverse) Medal Charles Schwartz Ltd In original leather case. Award for Best Picture in Exhibition Front: City of Belfast YMCA Camera Club Back: Best Picture in Exhibition/WH Kitchen This rare medal is made from yellow rose gold and silver. Case interior reads "Sharman Dheil, Belfast" |
| 47. |  | n.d. Medal Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 48. |  | n.d. Medal (front) Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 49. |  | n.d. Medal (back) Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 50. |  | Felix Rasumny (designer) n.d. Medal "La Photographie" designed by Felix Rasumny Medal 3.5 cm (dia) Private collection of Jan Weijers (Servatius) Courtesy of Jan Weijers |
| 51. |  | n.d. Medal Medal 3.5 cm (dia) Private collection of Jan Weijers (Servatius) Courtesy of Jan Weijers |
| 52. |  | n.d. Medal - Danish Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 53. |  | n.d. Medal - Danish (front) Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 54. |  | n.d. Medal - Danish (back) Medal Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 55. |  | Thomas Houseworth & Co n.d. Stereocard back for Thomas Houseworth & Co. Stereocard, back Jefferson Stereoptics Courtesy of John Saddy (Auction, Tue, Dec 12, 2006 & Thu, Dec 14, 2006, # 06-4, Lot 333) |