Interesting Medallion, of Unknown Origin

[Vendric]

I think this is a 'Billy and Charlie' named after 2 enterprising 19th c. Characters who made and then discovered on the Thames foreshore pseudo mediaeval items. Note the date 1000, which would , had medals of that period been dated, have been in Roman numerals.
These fakes are now quite collectible in their own right.

Merry Christmas, Richard

[dana_w]

Originally Posted by Vendric

I think this is a 'Billy and Charlie' named after 2 enterprising 19th c. Characters who made and then discovered on the Thames foreshore pseudo mediaeval items. Note the date 1000, which would , had medals of that period been dated, have been in Roman numerals.
These fakes are now quite collectible in their own right.

Merry Christmas, Richard

You are the winner Vendric (aka Richard)! A quick search of "Billy and Charlie" and a few clicks later .... Billy & Charlie 1000

[fernando]

Well, i had meanhwile consulted some local medalist forum and they told me this smelled to modern stuff.
So there you are

[dana_w]

At least it is an entertaining story.

The Billy and Charley Story

[VANDOO]

A MOST INTERESTING HISTORY THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CERTIAN AMOUNT OF THIS IN THE ANTIQUITIES MARKETS AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS. I HAD NEVER HEARD OF THESE TWO SCAMPS AND THEY SURELY WERE VERY SUCESSFUL AND VERY INDUSTRIOUS WITH A LARGE AND VARIED PRODUCT LINE. I USED TO LIKE TO WATCH LOVEJOY ON TV. BECAUSE HE AND HIS CREW WERE A BIT SHADY AND COVERED A LOT OF THE INTERESTING SKULLDRUGERY IN THE BUSINESS.
MODERN STUFF?? PERHAPS BILLY AND CHARLIE LIVE AGAIN.

[Jim McDougall]

Absolutely phenomenal!!!
The membership and readers here never cease to amaze me in the 'on call' core of knowledge and experience they hold. This information presents yet another excellent insight into the 'produced antiquities' of the Victorian era and proves this to be an antique in in own right,
Thank you Richard!! and welcome to the forum.

All best regards,
Jim

[dana_w]

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Absolutely phenomenal!!!
The membership and readers here never cease to amaze me in the 'on call' core of knowledge and experience they hold.

I have to agree with Jim, the breadth of knowledge available here is phenomenal.

Thanks again Richard!