Catalogue
Adelaide, The Exhibition Medal, 1881, in white metal (38.5mm) by Stokes & Martin (C.1881/15). Holed at top, very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Various medalets, (12) checks (3) and badges (5), includes Perth 1881 in bronze (20 mm), also British silver 1935, 1937, white metal 1887 (2) 1937. Fine - uncirculated. (20)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Jubilee of Congregationalism in Australia, 1883, uniface medal in silver plated bronze (102mm) by Jackson Ives & Co. Extremely fine and very rare (with two recorded copies).
Estimate $450
SOLD $300
Richmond City Regatta, Decr 1884, handcrafted medalet in gold (1.9g, 19x12mm shield shape) inscribed on reverse 'Maiden Gig Fours/Won by/Williamstown/F.Ogden/Coxwain'; H.R.C. 1913, handcrafted fob in gold (9ct, 1.2g, 19mm shield shape within circular surround) with loop mount, inscribed on reverse '90 Medal/Won by/A.Cameron'; also Medical Students Society, lapel pin by Stokes. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Lord Mayor of Sydney's Soudan Medal, 1885, in silver (28mm) by E(van) Jones (C.1885/1), reverse inscribed, 'G.Spilsbury'. Fine and scarce.
Estimate $800
SOLD $650
Appreciation fob, 1887, in 15ct gold (27.5mm; 8g), obverse inscribed, 'Presented to/Mr. M.Gibbons,/by the/Widow and Children/of the/Late Mr. Wm.Brian,/for his kind services as executor/May 25th 1887.', reverse inscribed, 'From MG/to/AAG' (after receipt perhaps Mr Gibbons then presented it to a family member). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Australia's Centenary, 1888, in silver (51mm) by Amor (C.1888/1), unnamed. Some paper residue around rim and on reverse from storage, blue and gold dark tone, virtually uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888, in silver (20mm) no hole type (C.1888/28); Queen Victoria's 60th Year of Reign/United Sunday Schools Demonstration, 1897, in gilded (31mm) (C.1897/71); Lord Roberts/Colonel Baden Powell, 1900, in gilded (23mm) (C.1900/7); Australia Federated/Lord Hopetoun, 1901, in gilded (23mm) (C.1901/5); The State of Queensland, 1901, in gilded (31mm) (C.1901/37); Edward VII Coronation/Ballarat City Council, 1902, in gilded (39x27mm) (C.1902/2); HMAS Australia, 1913, in gilded (19mm) (C.1913/4); George VI Coronation, 1937, in gilded (27mm) (C.1937/3); another, silvered (26mm) (C.1937/13); Childrens Fete Manly, 1901, in bronze (31mm) (C.1901/9). Some with mint bloom, the Manly issue with verdigris spot near edge, very fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Victoria Rowing Association, in silver (51.5mm) inscribed on reverse 'Champion Sculls of Victoria/A.P.R.C./E.Powell/30.11.95'. With case as issued by Catanachs Diamond Jewellers Royal Arcade Melbourne, extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Eastern Downs Horticultural & Agricultural Asson, Warwick, in silver (30mm), inscribed on the reverse, '1895 Awarded To (die struck) /W.France/For (die struck)/Local Made/Plough'. Toned, hairlines from cleaning in centre of reverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Eastern Downs Horticultural & Agricultural Asson, Warwick, in silver (30mm), inscribed on the reverse, '1897 Awarded To (die struck)/W.France/For (die struck)/Best Harrows'. Toned, hairlines from cleaning in centre of reverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Medalets, 1897-1990s, many multiples, some in plastic cases, some in plastic packs, also a number of club badges. Fine - uncirculated. (approx 95)
Estimate $70
SOLD $100
Commemoration Medal Struck at Victorian Court, Greater Britain Exhibition, 1900, in gilded (31mm) (C.1899/4). With some mint bloom, good extremely fine and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $100
Passed in
I00F, medalet in gold (9ct, 4.1g, 32mm) with laurel leaf surround, by Rennison. Very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Heidelberg Bicycle Club, handcrafted award medal in gold (tests as 15ct, 10.5g, 33mm) with loop mount, inscribed on reverse Heidelberg B.C./Handicap/1-1/2 Miles/Won by/H.A.Sill'. Very fine.
Estimate $220
SOLD $380
Victorian Rowing Association, in bronze (51.5mm) inscribed on reverse 'Champion Four of Victoria/M.R.C./H.Mitchell/Cox/30.11.01'. With case, edge bruise on obverse at 3 o'clock,otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Commonwealth of Australia, Sydney, 1901, in gold (15ct, 33.4g, 32mm) (C.1901/4), presented to 'H.W.Sargent', edge impressed '200 Yds Swimming Heap (sic) 1st Prize'. Good very fine.
Estimate $950
SOLD $1,000
Commonwealth Celebrations, May 1901, Victoria, pass in gold (15ct, 6.9g, 32x19mm oval), inscribed on reverse 'The Hon A.O.Sachse M.L.A.' Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $700
Passed in
Commonwealth of Australia, Sydney, 1901, in silver (38mm) by (Llewellin & Co Jewellers Sydney), reverse, Commonwealth/Celebrations/Sydney/1901/Presented to (inscribed) 'F.Adkins', inscribed around edge 'Cadet Commonwealth Rifle Meeting'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $400
Passed in
Commonwealth of Australia, Sydney, 1901, in silver (38mm) presented to 'W.F.Simpson', edge engraved '1 Mile Running C'ship 2nd Prize'. Edge bruise at 2 o'clock, extremely fine.
Estimate $350
Passed in
To Commemorate Establishment of the Commonwealth, 1901, in brass and enamel (34x42mm) with blue ribbon attached to loop mount (C.1901/38); T.R.H. the Duke and Duchess of York Opening of Federal Parliament, 1901, in white metal (39mm) (C.1901/42). Second holed at top, extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Confederation of the Australian Commonwealth, Union and Empire, 1901, in silver (38mm) by Webb & Sons (C.1901/45); another., in white metal (38mm) with suspender bar and ribbon. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $130
SOLD $130
Empire Day, Erskineville, 1905, in gilded (27x22mm) (C.1905/2); Newcastle Jubilee of Incorporation, 1909, in bronze (28mm) (C.1909/2); Brisbane Centenary, 1923, in aluminium (29mm) (C.1923/1); Centenary of Western Australia, 1929, in bronze (39mm) (C.1929/2); Centenary of Melbourne, 1934-35, in silvered (27mm) (C.1934-35/1); Municipality of Balmain, 1860-1935, in silvered (24mm) (C.1935/5); Dubbo Centenary, 1949, in bronze (31mm) (C.1949/2); Bendigo Centenary, 1951, in gilded (32mm) (C.1951/2); Centenary of Woollahra, 1960, in aluminium (29mm) (C.1960/6); Jubilee of Canberra, 1963, in gilded (31mm) (C.1963/6); Centenary of Brisbane General Post Office, 1972, in bronze (31mm) (C.1972/5); Centenary of Port Pirie, 1976, in bronze (32mm) (C.1976/5); Sussex Inlet Centenary, 1980, in bronze (32mm) (C.1980/16); Coolangatta Centenary, 1984, in bronze (35mm) (C.1984/37); Rockdale Centenary, 1971, in copper gilded (holed type) (30mm) (C.1971/9). Very fine - uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
St Kilda Yacht Club, members passes, all with loop mounts, in white metal (2) undated (21x28mm shield, 23x25mm quatrefoil) both with '6' on reverse; in gilt and enamels (5), 1908-9 (22mm) by A.C.Bowman, '9' on reverse; 1926-27 (21mm x 30mm) by C.Bentley, '84' on reverse; 1927-28 (18x27mm shaped as a wheel) by Stokes & Sons Melb, '21' on reverse; 1929-30 (19x31mm designed as a lifebouy) by Stokes & Sons Melb, '88' on reverse; 50 Years badge, 1876-1926 (23mm) by C.Bentley, '85' on reverse. Very fine - nearly extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Masters & Engineers of Harbour, & River Steamers Association badge in silver and enamel, 1909-1916, by Miller & Morris (Smith 437); Victorian Police Force, For God King and Empire fob in gilt and enamel, by Bridgland & King. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Lithgow Strike Loyalty Medal, 1911-12, enamel and gilt fob by Simes; Assn of Architects, Engineers, Surveyors & Draughtsmen of Australia badge by A.J.Parkes (Smith 48), also an association tie pin by Angus & Coote; Federated Shippainters & Dockers Union of Aust badge by Angus & Coote (Smith 327); Federated Shipwrights & Ship Constructors Assn of Australia badge by Angus & Coote (Smith 334); Federated Tanners & Leather Dressers Employees Union of Aust badge by Bridgland & King (Smith 378); Transport Workers Union of Australia Honorary Member badge by Perfection (cased); Waterside Workers' Federation of Australia, Sydney badge (No.2249) (Smith 739); Bookmakers Association of Vic 1925-26 badge by Bridgland & King; PWMU badge; 7EX Womens Association Life Member badge by F&W Stewart; Soroptimist International Association badge. Very fine - uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $150
SOLD $700
Centenary Memorial Pavilion, Commemorating First Crossing of Blue Mountains, 1913, in gilded (23mm) with gilded ribbon bars, 'Fear God And', 'Honor The King' (C.1913/2); Australia Welcomes the British Naval Squadron, 1924, in gilded (31mm) (C.1924/2); Souvenir of Royal National Show Brisbane, 1924, in silvered (27mm) with suspension bar 'Souvenir/Show & Centenary' (C.1924/6); Princess Elizabeth/Heir Presumptive to the Throne, 1939, in silvered (26mm) (C.1939/3); Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Celebrations/Citizens Committee of Rockdale, 1970, in gilded (30mm) (C.1970/13). Mostly with some mint bloom, all with ribbons, extremely fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Centenary of Australia's first coinage, (c1913), holey dollar and dump issued 1813, in silver (31mm) (C.T/12). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $400
Passed in
Anzac In Eternal Remembrance, 1914-18, in bronze (60mm) by Dora Ohlfsen (C.1914-18/1). Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Patriotic badge, Australian flag over boomerang, in gold (9ct, 2g, 38x24mm); 'Mother' over boomerang, in gold (9ct, 2g, 42x15mm). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100