Catalogue
George III, Resolution and Adventure medal, 1772, in silver (44mm) struck from the second reverse die (without die break) by B.F. (Matthew Boulton) (MH 373; BHM 165; Eimer 744b). Toned, obverse rim nicks at 3 and 12 o'clock, attractive nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $12,000
Passed in
Daniel Solander, (1778), in silver (37 mm) by Gustav Ljunberger (Sweden), reverse inscription relates to the dedication of the medal to Joseph Banks by Claud and Johan Alstroemer (BHM 252; Eimer 798). Toned, uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $5,000
Passed in
Daniel Solander, (1778), in silver (37 mm) by Gustav Ljunberger (Sweden), reverse inscription relates to the dedication of the medal to Joseph Banks by Claud and Johan Alstroemer (BHM 252; Eimer 798). Toned, good extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,000
Passed in
Captain James Cook, memorial medal, in silver (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society (1784) (MH.374; BHM.258; Eimer 780). Light abrasions in fields, mark on Cook's forehead, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,500
Captain James Cook, memorial medal, (1784), in bronze (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society (MH 374; BHM 258). Dark brown patina, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,100
Captain James Cook, memorial medal, (1784), in bronze (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society (MH.374; K.5; Eimer 780; BHN.258). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
Passed in
Captain James Cook, memorial medal, (1784), in bronze (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society (M.H.374; BHM.258). Minor obverse rim bruise at 2 o'clock, some darker toned and dull areas, otherwise good extremely fine and scarce, 577 struck.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $800
Charlotte Medal, undated (1788), in copper (47mm; weight 10.5g) (C.1788/2)), engraved on both sides of a thin, crude copper disc, obverse engraved in cursive script, 'Sailed the / Charlotte in Co / from Spit head th 13 of / May Bound for Botany / Bay in the Island of new / holland arriv,d at Teneriff th / 4 of June 1787 in Lat 28"13N / Long 16"23 (holed) depart,d th 10 Do / arriv,d at Rio de Janeiro th 6 of / Augt in Lat 22"54S Long 42"38 W / depart,d th 5 of sepr and / arriv,d at the Cape of good / hope the 14 of Octr in / Lat 34"29S Long 18"29 East / depart,d the 14 of Novr / Made the south / Cape of new' and continues on reverse, 'Holland Jany / th 8 o(1 over f)788 in Lat 43'32 / s Long 146"56E arriv,d / at Botany Bay th 20 of Jany / in Lat 34 South / Long 151 East distance / from great Britain Miles / 13106', reverse also decorated with sun, crescent moon and stars, below is signed W.B. (William Broughton - see footnote). Contemporary in style this medal was engraved by Thomas Barrett one of the convicts on board the first fleet ship, Charlotte, whilst she was anchored in Botany Bay between the 20th and 26th January, 1788. The medal and its silver counterpart are regarded as the first Australian Colonial works of art and icons of the foundation of our nation and as such are of immense historical interest to Australia. Holed in four places and several dents, otherwise good fine and unique.
Estimate $500,000
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Convict tokens, Great Britain, George III, cartwheel twopence, 1797, obverse impressed with details, 'Tom/Taylor', and with four asterisks (stars) in incuse circles below, reverse impressed with partial name, 'Tom/Tay'; also, fourth issue penny, 180 (6/7) ?, obverse impressed, 'W.Harris'. The first coin with edge bumps, otherwise very good, impressions extremely fine, the second poor, impression very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in white metal (56mm) by the Royal Mint (C.1853/2). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $500
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in white metal (58mm) damaged and holed (C.1853/2); HMS Galatea, 1867, in white metal (47mm) by T.Stokes (C.1867/2 [5]); Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1932, issued by Marcus Clark & Co, gilt (39mm) by Millers (C.1932/37 [3]). Poor - very fine. (9)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Victoria, General Macarthur's award medal, 1856, in bronze (34mm, 4mm thick) by J.Hogarth (incuse on truncation). Edge bump, otherwise nearly very fine/very fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,000
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Communnafeine Society (Scottish), in silver (52mm), inscribed on rev. 'COMUNN NA FEINE/To/William Sharp/For/Quoits/January 1st 1866/Geelong'. Missing suspension, otherwise nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $420
Products of New South Wales, 1867, in bronze (39mm) by L.C.Wyon for the Paris Exposition. In case of issue, good extremely fine.
Estimate $600
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Universal Exposition, Paris 1867, in silver (51mm) by H.Ponscarme, reverse die, Commission of L'Australie du Sud (Commission of South Australia) participation medal. Toned, nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $300
Passed in
Australia, Medicine, University College, London, Gold Medal for Surgery, 1877-1878, awarded to W D C Williams, obv. Minerva seated holding out an open wreath, rev. named within wreath, 37.5mm, (31.44 g). Extremely fine, some minor scuff marks, an important association piece.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $3,100
Crown St/Public School, in silver (50mm) by British maker, plain fields with wreath either side, engraved 'presented to/Charles Perry' 'For/Distinguished success/University/Junior Exam/1879.' Set with ornate scroll mount, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $300
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Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (76mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, no stop after CCC in date. Red and brown patina, extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $210
Sydney Garden Palace, First International Exhibition 1879-1880, in silver (22mm) by Stokes & Martin (C.1879-80/13). Holed as issued, edge cut, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $40
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Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in gold (54.8g with mount, 39mm) by H.Stokes, engraved around edge 'William Rigg For Services'. Edge knock on obverse at 8 o'clock, good very fine.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,000
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, Queen Victoria medal in copper (41mm) by L.C.Wyon (C.V/7). Red and brown, uncirculated.
Estimate $900
SOLD $800
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, Queen Victoria medal in bronze (41mm) by L.C.Wyon (C.V/7). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $650
Bathurst Juvenile Industrial Exhibition N.S.W., in silver (43mm) by Evan Jones, Sydney, inscribed on reverse, awarded to 'Lilian Ashworth/1st Prize/SecB. Cl 27./1881.' Superbly toned, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Handcrafted medalet, in gold (3.6g, 24.5x24.5mm), inscribed on obverse 'Season/1893' and on reverse 'Presented/by/Clements Bros/Won by/J.Hemus'. Mount removed from top, very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $210
Commemoration Medal Struck at Victorian Court, Greater Britain Exhibition, 1900, in gilt bronze (31mm) (C.1899/4). With some mint bloom, good extremely fine and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1902, in silver (35mm) by Stokes & Martin, inscribed on reverse 'John Bond/1902', edge impressed '3rd Prize Three Dairy Heifers'. Polished, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, established 1855, Edward VII, in silver (41mm), by De Saulles (C.E/2). Toned, very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $800
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, Edward VII in bronze (40mm) by De Saulles (C.E/2). Nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $700
Prize medal, in gold (10g, 29x24mm oval) by E.Altmann Melb, engraved on reverse 'C.F.Grass/Trentham/Bicycle/Road Race/26.12.03'. Mount removed, good very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Prize medal, in gold (9ct, 4.6g, 24mm) with loop mount, by Brunkhorst, engraved on obverse 'P & C/Sports/1909' and on reverse 'Senior/High Jump/Won by/E.P.Howard'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200