Catalogue
Medals and tokens, noted N.S.W.Rifle Association, 1873, in silver (30mm) (C.1873/6) by Sydney Mint, brooch pin fitting on reverse, this broken; Mumbil Public School Centenary, 1981, in brass (32mm), also Mumbil enamel school badge; A.W.U.Barrier Local Committee Voluntary Levy Ticket, unused; Cole's Book Arcade token, c1885, Federation of the World, Be Good Do Good, in silvered (31mm); Jack's Butchery (B), halfpenny token, undated, in brass (23mm); Great Britain, The Poetry Society, undated, in copper (29mm), and P.O.Telegraphs Messenger's Token, in white metal (26mm) with Victorian crown in centre, all details engraved identical on both sides; various other pins and medalets. Poor - uncirculated. (23)
Estimate $60
SOLD $180
State Schools of Victoria, Board of Advice, proof specimen award medal in bronze (37.5mm) by E.A.Altmann Melbourne. A superb proof of an unissued medal, a Museum Victoria duplicate, one of two specimens known, FDC and extremely rare.
Estimate $250
Passed in
Scotch College, Melbourne, undated (1879), in bronze (46mm) by H.S. & Co (Harry Stokes & Co), edge inscribed, 'Sports 1879 F.McPherson'. A few small edge nicks and marking on reverse, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $180
First International Exhibition, New South Wales, 1879, in white metal (38mm) by Evan Jones, Sydney (C.1879/7). Holed at top, nearly very fine.
Estimate $300
Passed in
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (76mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, stop after CCC in date, unnamed. In original wrapping paper, full mint red, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (76mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, stop after CCC in date, unnamed. In original wrapping paper, full mint red, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (76mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, stop after CCC in date, unnamed. In original wrapping paper, full mint red, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (76mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, stop after CCC in date, unnamed. In original wrapping paper, full mint red, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (76mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Hollington Bros/First Award', stop after CCC in date, London striking from new die. Edge bruise on reverse and obverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Sandhurst Industrial Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (38mm) by Ernst A.Altmann, awarded to 'Miss Davenport/Conework'. Very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Melbourne Ballarat Bendigo & Geelong Juvenile Exhibitions, (as engraved on reverse), handcrafted medalet in gold (15ct, 7.3g, 33x32mm), inscribed on obverse 'Juv.Exhs/F.J.Pinsent, Jun/1879-80' within shield. Very fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $260
A(ustralian) N(atives') D(emocratic) A(ssociation), The Future Is Ours, 1880, in silver (22mm) (C.1880/10), pierced suspension hole as issued. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $420
Collection of medals and medalets, 1880-1980s, some noted items include Melbourne Exhibition, 1880, in gilded (22mm) (C.1880/11); Ricketty Dick Ex Rex N S Wales, c1870s, in brass (22mm) (C.R/5); Centenary of Captain Cook, 1888, in gilded (36x36mm) (C.1888/4); Robert Emmet Died for Ireland, 1903, in gilded (25mm) (C.1903/3); New South Wales Railways Jubilee Year, 1905, in bronze (30mm) (C.1905/6); Greek Orthodox Diocese of Australia 50th Anniversary, 1974, in silver and in bronze (32mm) (C. not listed) (2); a wide variety of others. Good - uncirculated. (61)
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
A group of commemorative medalets, mostly in bronze and gilt, including C.1880/15, 1885/3, 1886/2, 1887/9a, 1888/18 (silver), 1899-00/2 [2], 4, 12, 16, 1897/22 [2], 59, 71, 72, 1901/2 [2], 1911/22, 1916/2, 1918/2, 1919/2 [3], 1920/5, 1934-35/1 [2], 1937/10 [3], 1945/4, 9, 1951/6 [2], 1953/28 [2], plus Edward VII, 1902, in silver, unlisted; Coles Book Arcade tokens (D68, 83, 86). Poor - good very fine. (43)
Estimate $150
SOLD $420
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