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Captain Von Muller, Emden 1914, in silver (33mm) by Zeigler/Grunthal (MH.430a). Toned, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Hawkesbury, Agricultural College, 'Burdekin' in silver (39mm) by W.J. Amor Sydney, edge inscribed 'H. Alexander'. In case of issue, toned uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $250
Coles medals, various including large size aluminium (3). Fine - extremely fine. (16)
Estimate $100
SOLD $360
Union badges, Trolley and Draymen Carters Union, NSW, 1914-1922 (9); The Trolly Draymen & Motor Drivers Union, NSW, 1923-1926 (4) (Smith 649-652, 654-662), first and third badges in aluminium, the others mostly nickel. Good - extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
South Australian medalets, Mt. Gambier Old Residents Association, 1919, in bronze (32mm), (C.1919/1); South Australia Centennial Exhibition , 1936, engraved to 'Miss A. Gunnerson/Hardanga Work', in bronze (32mm), (C.1936/4); other South Australian medalets (C.1887/2, 1906/5, 1921/4), the first and last with suspension loops, the third and fourth pierced for suspension. Some with mint bloom, extremely fine - uncirculated, the first scarce. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Tin badges, a small collection of mainly WWI and WWII patriotic and comfort funds tinnies. Mostly very fine. (24)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Union badges, includes Australian Tramways Employees Association Committee member's badge in silver and enamel by Simes, various other member's badges and tinnies, also Voluntary Workers Association Member badge 1919&20, Dept. of Road Transport Omnibus Services hat badge (KC) and Dept. of Government Transport hat badge (QC), both in enamel and cupro nickel, and R.S.C. NSW safe driving badges (2 types) and a few other items. Mostly fine - very fine. (29)
Estimate $60
SOLD $160
Trade union badges, Tasmanian Typographical Society 888, in enamel and gilt (35x26mm) by P.J.King, impressed number 30 on reverse (Smith 624); Victorian Police Association, 1920s, in gilt (40x26mm) by Stokes & Sons, impressed number 1434 on reverse (Smith 688). Extremely fine, both scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
N.S.W. Tramways, cap badges, Conductor, blue; Dept of Road Transport and Tramways, Starter, large red, voided; another smaller size blue , voided; another Dept of Road Transport Omnibus Services, oval, blue silver finish in centre; another with bronze centre finish; Dept of Government Transport, large oval, blue, P.T.C., (Public Transport Commission) of N.S.W., oval blue cap badge, includes a number of early types. Mostly fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $180
SOLD $130
The Emu Bay Railway Company Limited, Tasmania, seal die, in relief and recessed on a rectangular brass plate (67.5 x 47.5 x 6mm), on a lip at the side is impressed 'C.G.Roeszler Melbourne'. The reverse with many striations, probably to ensure secure adhesion into impressing machine, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
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Amalgamated Certificated Engine Drivers Assn of Queensland, members fob in sterling silver (32mm x 24mm) c1920, by A.J.Parkes (Smith 5). Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
RSL badges, large two figure type c1920 (lugs missing); R.S.S. & A.I.L.A three figure type c1940; RSL Australia, three figures, also four figures type (includes Nursing); Women's Auxiliary, R.S.S. & A.I.L.A, 1950s, also RSL current issue; Legacy donation badges, blue enamel ($1000) and gold colour ($5000). The last two in cases of issue, uncirculated and scarce, the rest very fine - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $50
SOLD $80
United Ancient Order of Druids, Guildford, Western Australia, gold fob (9ct, 3.4g; 26mm), voided initials, 'UAOD', reverse inscribed around edge, 'To Bro H.W.Wrightson. from P.A. Bro A.Mills. Guildford Lodge No 292', and on back of voided initials, 'For introducing/most members/1920'. Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $80
Skene Memorial Shield, 1920-21, in 9ct gold (5.1g; 31mm), obverse, rifles at sides of target, wreath around, reverse, inscribed, 'Skene/Memorial Shield/1920.21/Won by/A.McMurtrie'. Slight dent on reverse, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $450
N.S.W. Rugby Footbal League, 1922, fob medal in gold (5.4g, 36mm x 35mm) by Harry Young, reverse inscribed 'South Sydney D.J.L./'A' Gde Premiers/Botany United/N.Ryan'; another, 1923, in gold and blue enamel (9ct, 6.5g, 36mm x 35mm) by Amor, reverse inscribed 'South Sydney/District/J.R.F.L./Botany United/F.C./A. Grade/Premiers/ E.Ryan'; another, 1924, in gold and blue enamel (9ct, 9.5g, 38mm x 30mm) by Amor, reverse inscribed 'South Sydney/D.J.R.F.L./Botany United/F.C./'A' Grade Premiers/N.Ryan', all with loop top suspension. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $500
SOLD $850
Football prize fob, in gold (9ct, 5.2g; 35.5x30.5mm), obverse, football player running left with ball, reverse inscribed, 'B.R.J.F.C./Pres by/C.W.Roach/Best back man/ Season 1923./Won by/H.McGain'. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
Bert Hinkler, 1928, in oxidised silver bronze (51mm) by C.D.Richardson for Stokes Melbourne (C.1928/1). Cased, this repaired and with foxing on lid lining, the medal toned extremely fine.
Estimate $200
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Bert Hinkler, Airman, 1928, in silvered bronze (51mm) by C.Douglas Richardson, Stokes, Melb (C.1928/1). A few small marks in obverse field, extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Pius XI, 29th International Eucharistic Congress in Sydney, 1928, in silvered (40mm) (C.1928/3) variety with W.J.A. on obvesrse instead of Amor; Pope Paul VI, First Papal Visit, 1970, proof in silver (32mm) (C.1970/79). THe first very fine, the second in case of issue, FDC. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
The Broken Hill & Dist. Hospital, General Midwifery badge, in silvered and enamel (25mm) by Schlank; Women's Hospital Appeal 1929, My Brick, badge in bronze (23x35mm) by Stokes & Sons, numbered 50075; League of Loyal Women of Australia badge, in gilt with blue enamel (30mm); Red Cross Civilian Relief badge in enamel and gilt (20x27mm) by Schlank, numbered 2721; Australian Junior Red Cross badge, in silvered and enamel (22mm) by K.G.Luke; Australian Red Cross Society South Aust. Division badge in gilt and enamel (21mm) by Schlank; Australian Red Cross Society Twenty Years Long Service Medal, by K.G.Luke, numbered D1619. The last in original box with instructions for wearing, some items scarce, very fine - uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Australian, and world medals, noted Centenary of Western Australia, 1929, in bronze; 150th Anniversary of Western Australia, 1979, in silver; various other Australian; also Engelhard one ounce fine silver ingot; Professor Holloway penny token, 1858; replica of Bohemian thaler of Saint Joachim, 1520; some world coins including South Africa, halfcrown, 1945 (EF); British India, silver rupee, 1840; USA, half dollar, 1857 with brooch mount removed from obverse; Guernsey, five pounds, 2002. Fine - uncirculated. (20)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Bathurst Trotting Club, Life Member badge in enamel and gold (9ct, 5g; 24.5mm), by Angus & Coote, screwback fitting on reverse. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $190
Australia, and world medals and tokens, some include South Australian Chamber of Manufactures, 1930, in bronze, inscribed to, 'Miss F.M.Cook/Lettering,/Initials'; Murray River Lock No 5, number 176; Peace & Plenty penny, 1858; Unley Jubilee, 1921, in bronze; South Australian Jockey Club pass; and others. Fine - uncirculated. (27)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Western Australian Bowling Association Inc., handcrafted gold medal (9ct; approx 10-12g; 33mm), obverse features a swan in the centre, suspension bar engraved with date, '1930-31' and top pin-back ribbon bar engraved, 'PRESIDENT', reverse of medal inscribed, 'Dr. F.W.Carter'. In case, uncirculated.
Estimate $500
SOLD $800
Brisbane City Council, pass number 16, undated, in cupro nickel (27mm), two holes at each side, reverse plain. Toned, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $150
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Sydney Harbour Bridge Locking, commemorative prepared from 1927 Canberra florin with obverse shaved, pierced hole at top for jump ring, inscribed, 'In Commemoration/of/The Locking/Sydney Harbour Bridge/19-8-30/Ted Wright./Dogman'. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
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Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opened 19th March 1932 Inaugural Celebrations, in silver (51mm) by Amor (C.1932/5), edge impressed, 'Hockey. Hockey Match. N.S.W.A.H.A. North Harbour.'; another, edge impressed, 'Hockey.Hockey Match. N.S.W.W.H.A. Metropolitan. Good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $800
SOLD $800
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opened 19th March 1932 Inaugural Celebrations, in bronze (51mm) by Amor (C.1932/5), edge impressed, 'Hockey. N.S.W. A.H.A. South of Harbour.' Good extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $400
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opened 19th March 1932 Inaugural Celebrations, in bronze (51mm) by Amor (C.1932/5) edge impressed, 'Athletics. Pole Vault. W.Cartwright.'; British Empire Games of 1938 Sydney Australia, in bronze (75 x 62mm) by Stokes (C.1938/22), reverse inscribed, 'W.A.Cartwright/Athletics/Pole Vault'. Good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $700
SOLD $650
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opened 19th March 1932 Inaugural Celebrations, in bronze (51mm) by Amor (C.1932/5) edge impressed, 'Long Reef G.C. N.S.W.G.C. Miss Hanmer & J.C.Sanderson. Mixed Foursomes Handicap. Runners-Up.'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $350
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