Catalogue
Fiftieth Anniversary King's Cup, Australian Eight-Oared Championship, 1969, in gilded (64mm) by Stokes (C.1969/9); V.R.A.Victorian Champion Eights Sir Thomas Nettlefold Trophy medal, undated, in antique silvered (48mm) by Stokes, unnamed; The Sun City to Surf, 1975, in gilded (hexagonal 57mm) with blue and gold neck ribbon, reverse inscribed, 'Fifth/Annual Footrace/August 17, 1975/Schools Team/13 to 18 Years/First'. The first in specially made fitted case, the first two uncirculated, the last extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
James Cook, National Trust of Victoria, 1770-1970, in silver and in bronze (52mm), by Andor Meszaros (C.1970/32). Both in cases of issue, the red case for silver issue damaged inside, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
The Royal Visit, Opening of the Sydney Opera House, 1973, proof medallions (2) in 18ct gold (each 31.9mm, actual total wt 46.9g), by Matthey Garrett. In case of issue with certificate number 0647, case with some colour loss, otherwise FDC. (2)
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $1,500
Sydney Opera House, 1973, in white metal (43mm) (C.1973/12); Australian Numismatic Society/Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1982, in silver (34mm) (C.1982/11), edge number 568; Bicentennial Official Commemorative medalllion, 1988, in bronze (50mm) (6); Sydney Sesquicentenary Holey Dollar medal, 1992, in silver (38.2mm) by Perth Mint; Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial Medal, undated (1992), in bronze (70mm); Sydney 2000 Olympic Subscriber's medals (2, silver and bronze issues); The Australia Nugget 1 Kilo Gold paperweight by Perth Mint; Bluebell medallion on card by Royal Australian Mint; various other modern commemoratives (28) and pins (3), mostly in cases, cards or satchels. Uncirculated. (45)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Australian railway passes, badges and memorabilia, includes Victorian Raiway passes (1975-81) all different (3), Western Australian safety driver badges (2 different), NSW Eveleigh Carriage Works (No.2330) and Broadmeadow Loco Works (No.269) checks, embroidered badges for Guard, Foreman and Ldg.Shunter plus other badges and memorabilia. Fine - extremely fine. (14)
Estimate $60
SOLD $90
Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee, 1977, in silver (40mm) (2) (C.1977/13); ANZ Numismatic Society of Victoria, 75th Anniversary of Federation, in bronze (C.A/16); Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Stonehaven Cup 50th Anniversary, 1979, two medallion set, silver finish, bronze (51mm) (C.1979/16); Tasmanian Numismatic Society, 150th Anniversary of Organised Cricket in Tasmania, 1982, two medallion set in silver and bronze (C.1982/3). All in original cases of issue, last set inside lid stained, extremely fine - FDC. (5)
Estimate $100
Passed in
The Voyages of Captain James Cook, set of twenty proof medals, 1977, in 24ct gold on sterling silver (each 20.7g; 39mm) by Franklin Mint, in James Cook ship's journal-style album together with individual desciptive cards and set certificate of authenticity in small folder; The Australian Collection, four gold plated sterling silver proof replica postage stamps from the set by Hallmark Diemasters & Engravers, each in a sealed packet and with set booklet, overall combined total of approx 14oz ASW. The Cook albums with foxing, the medals and stamps FDC. (set of 20 + 4)
Estimate $270
SOLD $280
Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales Centenary, 1979, set of twelve 24ct gold plated sterling silver Australian wildlife medals (35.5mm; total wt 203.13g). In plush case designed for 28 medals, uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $130
SOLD $100
Tasmania, Police Cadet badge, number 58 in centre, in gilt and green enamel, c1970s. Many hairline scratches, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $50
SOLD $80
Tasmania Prison Service, hat badge (QC) in silvered metal; TFS (Tasmania Fire Service), hat badge in cupro-nickel with enamel. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
The Australian Collection, of twenty five 24ct gold plated sterling silver postage stamps under authority of Australia Post (total wt 430.03g) by Hallmark Diemasters & Engravers. In fitted case of issue with certificate number 2262, booklet and jeweller's cloth, foxing on the cloth and paperwork, otherwise uncirculated. (25)
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Melbourne International Centenary Exhibition, 1980, in bronze (47mm) by Stokes Melbourne (C.1980/31), 'Exhibitor' reverse (C.1980/32). Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Numismatic Symposium medals, set of three, Third, Fourth and Fifth, 1980-1982, in bronze (56.5mm) with silver medal (32mm) inset and off centre, the first and last named to P.Boland and the second to Pat Boland; The Australian Numismatic Society Special Service Award, undated, in bronze (34mm) named to H.P.Boland; Centenary Melbourne International Exhibition medal, 1980, in bronze (50mm) (C.1980/33) with card, 'Presented to Mr. Pat Boland on his visit to the Numismatic Association of Victoria as Guest Speaker at Annual Dinner 20-7-1985'; Silver Jubilee of M.R.Roberts, 1991, in silver (32mm) (2, one inscribed to Pat Boland, the other to Mrs P.Boland); circular (59mm) plastic name badge for Pat Boland; Powerhouse Museum Ten Year Volunteer Service badge; Powerhouse Sydney, 1988, in gilt (32mm); Bicentennial Medal, 1988, in gilt (32mm) (2); Ian M.L.Armstrong Victorian of the Year, 1988, in bronze (51mm) (C.1988/15). All except the last and the badges in cases of issue, the name badge very fine, the rest uncirculated. (13),
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
The St John Ambulance Association, Queensland Centre, undated (1983), in gilt bronze (45mm), reverse inscribed, 'Police Award/E Squad/1983./Peter J.Inglis.' In case of issue, extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $120
Capricornia Coin Club, 1965-1985, New South Wales 1813, set of three in sterling silver, silvered and bronze (50mm) (C.1985/1), no edge numbers. In fitted case, this with foxing on lid lining, the first medal toned, the second with some staining on reverse, otherwise uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
St Andrew's Cathedral School Sydney, award medal, undated, in antique silvered (51mm) (4); St George District Eisteddford medal, undated, in silver (31mm) with suspension; Earlwood Wanderers Soccer Club 5 Years Service, undated, in gilt and enamel (38mm); silver fob in voided pattern (39x32mm), all naming details removed. Very fine - uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Australia, and world medals, includes Australia, Achievement in Sport Medal, in bronze (49mm) inscribed, 'Phil.Klingberg/26.1.85/Bowls'; Sesquicentenary of Burnie, 1977, in gilt white metal (48mm); 20 Year Calendar Medal, 1971-1999, in nickel (45mm); Federation of Vintage Car Clubs of South Australia, Invitation Tour 1985, uniface in bronze (49mm); Champagne Edition Cortina '78 one of two hundred, uniface in bronze (50mm), numbered 172; Chinese, Japanese and Arabic copy coins; Possibility Thinkers Club large keyring, in gilt bronze (50mm); Roman emperor modern uniface plaque in bronze (53mm); also, Austria, silver fifty schilling, 1970 Dr Karl Renner commemorative. Fine - uncirculated. (13)
Estimate $70
SOLD $80
Australian Bicentennial, the official set of six proof sterling silver medals (each 50mm; 71g) by the Royal Australian Mint, 1988, over 12.5oz ASW. In case of issue with booklet and certificate number 02544, FDC.
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
The Australian Collection of medals, in gold plated sterling silver, set of twenty five, depicting famous Australians, in a green plush lined case; small group of Australian halfpennies, pennies, sixpence - florin, 1938-1963, assorted dates with some duplication (25). Very fine - uncirculated. (50)
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
South Australia, medal in silver (44mm), obverse, arms, reverse, wine barrels and grapevine, edge impressed, 'Premiers Edition 925/1000 Stokes 76 P'; Bicentennial 1988 five medal collection on card holder; Bicentennial 1988 Memento for School Students in card holder with some student autographs; Kodak Gold Sydney - Hobart Yacht Race, 1994, in bronze (38mm) cased; Walter Burley Griffin medal, undated, in bronze (45mm) by RAM, cased with certificate; Hobart 150th Anniversary, 1992, in antique silvered finish (38mm) in holder with certificate 121/300; 350th Anniversary of the European Sighting of Tasmania, 1992, in antique silvered finish (38mm); Sydney Mint Museum, 1995, in bright bronze (27mm); also tradesmens tokens, Peek & Campbell - Sydney Tea Stores, Sydney penny, 1852 (A.431) (scarce but poor condition), and Thomas White & Son, Westbury penny, 1855 (A.620) (GVF); plus a Wrest Point Casino, Tasmania, one dollar, 1974. Poor - uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Courtship series, by M.Meszaros, for Royal Australian Mint, set of six .925 silver medals (50mm) 1990. In wooden case of issue, uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Adelaide Assay Office, Five Pound Commemorative Medal, International Coin Fair Adelaide, 1992, in gilded, fine silver and bronze (51mm) (3); another identical in bronze but obverse with counterstamp 'ACF/1996'; blank bronze discs (32mm) with central counterstamp 'ACF/1996' on one side (2). The first three in packets of issue, uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Award medals, AMP Gold Ribbon New South Wales Sales Award, undated, in silvered (49mm), unnamed, with neck ribbon; CPA Australia Medal for Excellence in Accounting Studies, undated, in bronze (58mm), reverse inscribed, 'Anthony Lazzopopina'; The Forestry Commission of New South Wales, 25 Years Meritorious Service Medal, undated, in silvered (51mm), reverse inscribed, 'T.A.Rollins'; Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, M.O.Kent Hughes Memorial Medal, 1990, in silvered bronze (50.5mm), reverse inscribed, 'Philip Charleson/Mansfield/1990'; Victory, 1946, in silvered (31mm) (C.V/11) variety without maker's name, reverse inscribed, 'City of Sydney E'Ford/1946/Vocal Solo/2nd.'; Waratah State Classic Division Winner shooting badge in enamel and gilt (43x38mm shield with bar below), unnamed; Waterside Worker's Fed. of Australia Sydney Branch, A Member of the Historic Gang System 1943-1987, in enamel and gilt (53x27mm) (Smith 748), with suspension loop; Work Skill Australia 1990-91 National Finals (57mm) (2, gold, unnamed, bronze inscribed, 'Painting & Decorating') both with suspension loops. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Abrahams, Lewis, Hobart pennies and halfpennies, 1855 (A1(2); A2(3)). Fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Adamson, Watts, McKechnie & Co., Melbourne halpenny, 1855 (A.3). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Allen, William, Jamberoo penny, 1855, by J.C.Thornthwaite (A.6). Medium brown patina, evenly worn, nearly fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $3,800
Alliance Tea Company, Christchurch penny, 1866 (A.7); Ashton, H., Auckland halfpennies, 1858 and 1859, penny 1862 (A.19, 20, 23); Barley, Charles C., Auckland penny, 1858 (A.27); Beath, G.L., Christchurch penny, undated (A.32, 36, 38, 40). Very good - nearly extremely fine, the first scarce. (9)
Estimate $350
SOLD $440
Anderson's, D., Wellington penny, undated (A.9). Two obverse die breaks, very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $250
Anderson's, D. Wellington penny, undated (A.9). Two obverse die breaks, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Andrew, John & Co., Melbourne pennies, 1860 and 1862 (A.11, 13). Attempted drill mark on first, fine, second extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160