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R. C(ricket) C(lub), hand engraved gold (9 carat, 4.9g) fob medal reverse 'W.J. Botten/Best/Bowling average/ Cooma Match/Decr. 26th.87' obverse 'Presented by/J.J. Shaw'. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
A group of medalets and medals, including Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners Society, 1885, in white metal; Queen Victoria Jubilee, 1887, in lead (38mm), white metal (45mm); 1897 (C.1897/20 gilt, /26 gilt, /82 gilt, /87 silver); death (C.1901/32 bronze); Visit of the Duke & Duchess of York, white metal, undated; Federation (C.1901/2 gilt); Edward VII Coronation (C.1902/1 gilt); George V Coronation (C.1911/22 gilt); Visit of the Prince of Wales (C.1920/11, bronze); Melbourne Centenary (C.1934-35/1 silvered); Edward VIII Coronation in gilt; George VI Coronation (C.1937/3 bronze, /10 gilt); Victory (C.1945/9 silvered); Royal Life Saving Society, medal in bronze (cased) to H.Newcombe/July 1938, bronze star to A.Lieitch/1964; St John Ambulance Association, medal in gilt bronze to A746/William McDonnell; Service Medal in silver to 3652 T.Richards Vict Aust S.J.A.B.O. 1942, missing suspender bar; Stokes & Sons centenary, 1956, in bronze (58mm) (C.1956/9) by A.Mezsaros, in plastic case. Most holed at top or with loop mount, good - extremely fine. (23)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Australia Centenary, 1888, in bronze (51mm) by Amor, plain edge (C.1888/1). Superbly toned, uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Exhibition of Women's Industries, Sydney, 1888 in silver (39mm) by W.J.Amor (C.1888/14). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Exhibition of Women's Industries, Sydney, 1888, in bronze (39mm) by Amor, Sydney (C.1888/14). Toned, proof-like possible specimen strike, uncirculated.
Estimate $250
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International QRA Match 1889, badge (oval 49x45mm), in silver with gold lettering, features a central shield with Advance Australia arms, this is secured to a voided, oval plate on which the letters are attached individually, pin back, unnamed. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $700
Australia, and world medals, c1880s-2000, noted Adelaide Exhibition, undated (1887), in silver (19mm) (C.1887/47b), Good Luck to Australian Bushmen's Corp, 1900, in silvered (23mm) (C.1900/3), South Austalian Jockey Club pass in bronze, various other commemoratives and some tokens, also a few British pennies. Mostly fine - uncirculated. (63)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Broken Hill Bread Carter's Union, badge, undated (c1890), in silver (26mm), with suspension loop, obverse, horse and bread cart left, reverse, 'BHBCU' within wreath of wheat, at base 'St.Sil' (not listed in Smith). Nearly extremely fine and excessively rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $800
Bicycle racing prize medal, 1894, in silver (41x29mm) by Griffith Bros, centre of obverse with engraved bicycle, reverse inscribed, 'Sydney B.C./V/Redfern B.C./10.Mile Team Race/Won By Redfern B.C./G.Andrews/12-5-94'; National Rifle Association of N.S.W. prize medal, 1905, in gilt bronze (39x31mm), reverse inscribed, 'G.F.Andrews/1905'. Nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $400
The National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, undated (1895), in bronze (51mm), by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse, 'Exhibition/1895/John McNab & Son./Parisian/Phaeton'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, Australia, 1897, in gilded (31mm) (C.1897/26i); Australia's Commonwealth 4.6.98 variety, in gilded (30mm) (C.1898/2) (2) both with original suspension pin; Coronation of Edward VII, 1902, reverse 'Ascension' in silvered and reverse 'Accession' in bronze (both 27x39mm) (C.1902/1, 1a) (2); Coronation of George V, 1911, in gilded (31mm) (C.1911/22); Glenelg Centenary, 1955, in gilded (32mm) uniface (C.1955/2); First Moon Landing, 1969, in white metal (34mm) (C.1969/18) on original card; others (2). Three in unofficial contemporary cases, the 1898 issues scarce, fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Thursday Island, Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in bronze (34mm), by E.Jones (C.1897/93). Holed at top, with dark patination, fine.
Estimate $200
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Samoa, HMS Calliope - Capt.Kane in brass (30mm) (MH.642). Original gilding, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $180
War related medalets, mostly Boer War, includes British Transvaal War 1899-1900 issues (C.1899-00/1, 5, 13, 18 [4, one silvered and three bronze]) (7); One People One Destiny, c1900 (C.O/2); Colonel Baden-Powell 1900 (C.1900/9); Lord Roberts 1900 (C.1900/13); Peace 1919 (C.1919/2); Victory 1945 (C.1945/9); also New Zealand issues, Second NZ Contingent 1900 (M.1900/1) and Departure of NZ Rough Riders 1900 (M.1900/13), both in silver. Fine - good extremely fine. (14)
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Old Fintonians Assocn, badge in enamel and gold (9ct, 5.1g; 21.5mm), by P.J.King, brooch pin on reverse. Solder mark near top edge on reverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
T.R.H. The Duke & Duchess of York, Federated Australia, God Save The King, 1901, in white metal (37mm) (C.1901/20), with original ribbon. Full mint bloom, uncirculated and as such scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
The Royal Horticultural Society of London, Banksian Medal, in silver (38mm) by W.Wyon (BHM 1041; Eimer 1138), reverse inscribed, 'C.H.Beckley./Farnborough/Aug 13th 1902.' Hairlines, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
King Edward VII Coronation, 1902, crowned heart complete series, all listed Carlisle Nos, with unlisted varieties, different metals, unholed specimens (C.1902/1[3], 2[2], 7[2], 8, 9, 10, 11, 12[6], 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18[2], 19, 20, 21, 22, 23[2], 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 33, 34) (39); New Zealand issues, (Morel 139, 141, 143) (3). Stored in 2x2 holders in a coin mount box, extremely fine - uncirculated. (42)
Estimate $750
SOLD $1,300
Gawler Agricultural Horticultural & Floricultural Society S.A., undated (1903), in bronze (47mm), by Stokes and Martin, inscribed on reverse, 'Messrs Jas Martin and Co Ld./2nd Prize/Improved Shares for/Plough or Cultivating/Implement,/16 Sep 1903'. Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
Alfred Gollin yachting memorabilia; 1. Sayonara Cup souvenir gold and silver shield, 1904, heart shaped timber piece (28x30cm) in which is seated a high relief heart shaped silver shield decorated with images of the Sayonara Cup and the competing yachts, 'Bona' and 'Sayonara', all designs in high relief, at the top inscribed 'Sayonara Cup/Won by/Alfred Gollin, Esq. Sayonara R.Y.C.V.' and at the sides, "Bona."/New South Wales and "Sayonara"/Victoria, this shield is inset with a high relief, gold, heart shaped centrepiece on which is inscribed a dedication, 'We who with yourself were Sayonara's racing crew, having/had the honor of assisting you in winning the above Challenge/Cup, desire to express our keen appreciation of your qualities/not only as a yachtsman but as a host./The first four signatories who also accompanied/you in your Ocean Voyage from Melbourne to Sydney desire/to specially emphasise their estimation of your tact and kindness/during the long sea journey. Melbourne, January, 1904/To Alfred Gollins, Esq.' and below ten engraved signatures, at the base is a silver scroll on which is inscribed, 'Souvenir/First Interstate Yacht Race./Sydney, January, 9th 11th & 12th/1904', on the reverse is a loop for wall hanging. Good very fine. 2. Log book, of the yacht Sayonara R.Y.C.V. on the voyage from Melbourne to Sydney, commanded by Alfred Gollin, to compete in the Interstate Challenge Cup 1904, also includes various other entries through to 1906, size 32x28cm. Some paper loss to cover edges and spine, otherwise very fine. 3. Sayonara Cup book, 'A Cruise and Win' being reminiscent of the establishment of the Sayonara Perpetual Challenge Cup between the states of New South Wales and Victoria, Jan.1904, printed by The Atlas Press, Melbourne, 1905, hard cover (25.5x19cm), 55pp with gilt edging plus map and a number of plain, heavy, dark paper pages each with an actual photograph affixed and these pages interleaved throughout the book. Good very fine and rare. 4. Order of the red herring, cut-out fish design (approx 50x205mm) in copper, obverse with engraved and red paint filled scales, reverse inscribed, 'Order of the red herring/Presented to Mr.Alfred Gollin C.B.E./on the occasion of his crossing the line/for the fiftieth time/Neptune Rex', with a gold, white and blue neck cord. Very fine. 5. Silver cigarette cases (2), the first with an enamelled image of the Royal Yacht Squadron burgee on front, hallmarked for Birmingham 1903, gilt interior; the other a plain case inscribed with the initials 'AG', hallmarked for Birmingham 1892; also two small and two large gilt buttons individually inscribed, 'RTYC' (Royal Thames Yacht Club) and ensigned by a King's crown. Very fine - extremely fine. 6. Yachting, two place card setting holders in sterling silver (approx 55mm high), hallmarked for Birmingham 1906, features full sailed yacht on an ocean wave base and seated atop a raised circular base, hollow and filled with plaster and with felt bottom. Good very fine. 7. Yachting trophy, sterling silver cup with lid and side arms (approx 23cm high; 325g), marked for Edward Bernard & Sons, London, 1903, inscribed on the side, 'R.Y.C.V./Mr. F.K.Terry's Trophy,/Won By/Mr. A.Gollin's, "Sayonara", 1st/28-11-03'. Toned good very fine. 8. Yachting trophy, sterling silver cup with lid and side arms (approx 19.5cm high; 520g), marked for Edward Bernard & Sons, London, 1904, inscribed on the side, 'R.Y.C.V./Vice Commodore Wallace's Trophy/Won By/Mr. A.Gollin's, "Sayonara" 1st/27-2-04.' Toned good very fine. 9. Yachting trophy, silver plated cup (approx 20cm high), chalice style, inscribed on side, Brighton Yacht Club/Cruising Race/Nov 7th 1903/1st Prize, "Sayonara." Toned good very fine. 10. Watercolour tribute painting, signed by Herbert Woodhouse, 1901, features yacht under full sail on the ocean, in the foreground a bouy featuring the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria badge and on the sails the message, 'To Alfred Gollin Esq, Commodore, Royal Yacht Club of Victoria. Sir, On the occasion of your departure for Europe; the Members of this Club desire to express their warmest appreciation of the manner in which you have fulfilled the duties of Commodore, the great interest you have taken in the furthering of our Sport, and the welfare of the Club. Wishing you "Bon Voyage" and a safe and speedy return. We remain, on behalf of the Members, (signatures of three club officials) Oct 5th 1901', size approx 40x29.5cm and with timber frame approx 63x51cm and with original red leather and gold blocked presentation folder for the painting. Paper backing on frame damaged, otherwise good very fine. (The artist, Herbert Woodhouse (1854-1937), painter, illustrator, printmaker and sculptor was born in Great Britain and came to Australia in 1857. He exhibited with the Victorian Academy of Arts 1867-87, the Yarra Sculptor's Society 1901, also with the NSW Society of Artists and the Victorian Artist's Society in Melbourne.) 11. Yachting trophy, Sheffield plate cup (approx 31.5cm high), chalice style with ornate, high arms, engraving decorated and inscribed on one side, 'St.Kilda Yacht Club/Trophy/Presented By/Val Robertson Esq.' and on the oppposite side, 'Won By/Mr. A.Gollin's./"Uira"/4.2.99.' Some distortion around top edge, otherwise good very fine. 12. Yachting trophy, magnificent sterling silver cup with lid (approx 36cm high; 1.96kg), decorative arms and ornately floral decorated in high relief, marked for Edward Bernard & Sons, London, 1899, one side inscribed, 'Season 1901.1902./Won By/Yacht "Uira"/Record/10 Firsts, 2 Seconds, 1 Third.', on the opposite side, '1901/Nov.2. Challenge. 1st/30. St.Kilda H'cap. 2nd/ Dec.7. R.Y.C.V. Linear. 1st/14 R.Y.C.V. H'cap. 1st/25. R.Y.C.V. H.cap. 1st/1902/Jan.1. Geelong L.W.L. 1st/11. R.Y.C.V. H'cap. 2nd/18. St.Kilda L.W.L. 1st/23 R.Y.C.V. H'cap. 1st/Feb.1. R.Y.C.V. Linear. 1st/18. R.Y.C.V. Sail Area 3rd/15. Assocn. Linear. 1st/Mar.15. R.Y.C.V. Linear. 1st', side of the lid inscribed, 'Owner, A.Gollin,/Sailed By W.J.Robb. Skipper./T.Hogg, W.F.Langdon, E.Holroyd, W.Newbiggin,/C.Plante, G.Palmer and J.Cheel, Sailing Master,' stored in an English made timber case with lid and side handles, inside custom fitted and velvet lined;also with three yachting photos, two of these framed, one includes a record of Uira's race results in 1901/2 and another also includes this photo above a collection of winning trophies; a postcard and a greetings folder, both with a yachting theme, signed by Sir James Pender, Rear Commodore of Royal Thames Yacht Club in 1904 and a successful racing yachtsman; RYCV burgee shaped program for the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria 'Smoke Night' and Distribution of Prizes, Friday, August 30th, 1901, this features the name A.Gollin and his yacht Uira on several occasions; some racing souvenir pennants and a green and gold bobble hat in the colours of RYCV. Case key missing and a few edge bumps to inside edge of trophy lid, otherwise extremely fine. With research.
Estimate $22,500
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New South Wales Railways, Jubilee Year 1905, in silver and copper (30mm) by Amor (C.1905/6), also 1955 medalet for centenary in silver (31mm) (C.1955/3). Extremely fine - good extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Sunday Times, 2nd prize/essay Compta., 'R.Moses/May 20.1906' by W.Kerr, hand engraved (9 carat) (6.6g). Loop broken off top, very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Handcrafted fob, 1908, in gold (9ct, 11.3gm, 39mm x 28mm) with loop mount, engraved initials 'HT'and 1908 on obverse, inscribed on reverse, 'Pres to/H.Taylor/by his fellow employees/at Milsons Pt/26.9.08'. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
New South Wales, coat-of-arms in enamel and gold (9ct, 4.3g; 17.5mm) with loop suspension. Extremely fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $80
Australian medalets, Newtown Jubilee 1912 with original ribbon and suspender 'Fear Guard And/Honor The King'; Lord Mayors Childrens Camp Portsea, undated (2); South Australia's Jubilee, 1887, and others (5); Royal Life Saving Society bronze medal, unnamed; world items, Prince and Princess of Wales Visit to Sheffield and Opening of Firth Park, 1875; 40th Anniversary of Everest First Ascent, 1993; India machine token; also Greece, Medal of the Greek-Bulgarian War 1913 (with suspension loop but suspender and ribbon missing). Very good - nearly uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Tasmanian Cricket Association, badge in 15ct gold (3.5g; 23mm) and enamel, reverse inscribed, 'Chas. W.Butler. Esq. Hon Life Member. 23rd Sep 1912'. Some enamel missing, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
Q(ueensland) F(ootball) L(eague), premiership medal, 1912, in sterling silver (33mm x 24mm) in the shape of Australia by A.J.Parkes, inscribed on reverse 'Premiers/won by/S.B.Y.A.L.F.C./Presented to/H.Waterman/1912'. Scratches through surname, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Centenary of Australia's First Coinage, Holey Dollar & Dump, undated (1913), in silver (31mm) by A.C. (A.Chitty), Stokes & Sons (C.T/12). Only 50 produced, some tone spots, otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $350
SOLD $280
Queensland medalets, Australian Church Congress, Brisbane, 1913, in aluminium (31mm) (C.1913/1); Government Essay Competition, 1911, in bronze (32mm) (C.1911/25); other Queensland medalets (C.1887/60, 1887/72, 1897/77, 1923/1), the last with suspension loop, the rest pierced for suspension. The first with mint bloom and scarce, very fine to extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
HMAS Sydney-SMS Emden, Nov 9 1914, medal by W.Kerr, Sydney (C.1914/4). W.Kerr Sydney naming double struck, loop mount repaired, very fine.
Estimate $2,000
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