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The Copley Medal, in copper (43mm). Some mint red, toned, good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $660
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). Beautifully toned, nearly mint state, one of the finest known and rare.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $16,500
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 $9,000
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 $4,000
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 $2,400
Passed in
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 $1,200
Passed in
Captain James Cook, memorial medal, (1784), in bronze (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society (M.H.374; K.5; Eimer 780; BHM 258). In a modern case, a few small surface marks and a small dig on cheek, otherwise dark brown patina nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $1,000
Passed in
Convict tokens, Great Britain, George III, halfpenny, 1799, reverse impressed, 'W.HALL'; also Great Britan, farthing, 1820-37 design, obverse shaved and engraved, 'FOR/A/KEEP/SAKE' with floral decoration punched at sides of A. The first host coin worn nearly smooth, the last with edge bumps, impressions and engraving very fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Saint James's Grammar School, Sydney, 1841, handcrafted medal in silver (57mm), silver disc within a heavy ornamental frame with decorative suspension mount, engraved on obverse 'Saint James's / Grammar School / Elizabeth Street / Sydney.', and on reverse 'The Prize / Diligence / Awarded to / William Unsworth / Christmas A.D.1841'. Extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $2,000
Passed in
Hobart Town Grammar School 1845, in silver (32mm) hand engraved on shaved down or smoothed halfcrown(?), reverse 'J.Macdougall/Reward/For/General/Attainments'. Worn, fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $900
Named pass, in silver (16.2mm), fabricated from an English threepence, reverse side smoothed and engraved with central star/ray ornament and 'R.Lewis / Hobart Town', holed for suspension. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
The Old Identities Association, Ballarat, 1851-1854, in silver (32.5mm) with silver suspender 'Ballarat' by C.A.Welch, Ballarat (Charles Andrew Welch, Jeweller, 23 Sturt Street, Ballarat), on reverse 'Arrived' and inscribed, 'Aug / 53 / B.W.Wright'. Very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $3,850
Melbourne Exhibition, 1854, in white metal (38mm) (C.1854/3). In modern case, some toning, otherwise virtually uncirculated.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Products of New South Wales, Sydney, 1854, Exhibition medal in bronze (73mm) by L.C.Wyon. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,500
Products of New South Wales, Sydney, 1854, Exhibition medal in white metal (73mm) by L.C.Wyon, the only recorded example in white metal. Extremely fine and excessively rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,650
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 $2,400
SOLD $2,700
Geelong and Western District Agricultural and Horticultural Society, 1857, in silver (35mm) by Pinches, London, inscribed on reverse '1st / Prize / for / Mr W.W.Miles / for Peas / Septr 1857'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $450
Victoria Agricultural Society, 1858, handcrafted uniface medal in silver (38mm), engraved on obverse 'Extra Prize / Victoria Agricultural Society' and 'Black / Millet / Awarded to / Mr R.W.Appleton / April 21st / 1858' within handworked wreath. Good very fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $500
Port Phillip Farmers Society, (1858), in silver (51mm) by Arnoldi, reverse inscribed, '3 Yr Old Filly/2nd Prize/awarded to/Mr Duncan/Animal Exhibition/1858'. Edge bumps, surface marks and polished, otherwise fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Coppin's Balloon medal, 1858, in white metal (38mm) (C.1858/1). Good fine and extremely rare, one of possibly four known.
Estimate $1,800
Passed in
Ballaarat West Fire Brigade, 1859, handcrafted medal in silver (36mm), silver disc within a heavy ring with beaded inner border, decorative suspension and brooch bars, crimson ribbon, engraved in centre of obverse, symbols of firefighting equipment including hose, helmet, ladder, lantern, grapnel, hammer, 'Ready Aye Ready' below, and 'Ballaarat West Fire Brigade / Established 1859' around, and on reverse 'Presented / by / Matthew Campbell Esq. / Capt of the Brigade / to / James Allan / for his / Expertness as a / Volunteer Fireman'. Good very fine and very rare in this style and period.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $1,700
Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea (VR), in bronze (48mm) inscribed around edge 'Chas. Patterson Wreck of 'Admella' near Cape Northumberland Aug 6th 1859'. An extremely rare award to a member of the Portland Lifeboat crew for one of the most famous rescue missions attempted on the Australian coast in the 19th century, in one of the country's greatest maritime tragedies. Very fine.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $10,000
Commun Na Feinne Scottish Society, Geelong, 1860, in silver (51mm) inscribed on reverse 'Light Stone / 1st Prize of / Commun Na Feinne / to / ____ / Geelong Jany 2nd 1860'. Name appears to have been officially erased, extremely fine.
Estimate $550
SOLD $650
Burke & Wills, 1861, in white metal (38mm) by E.A. Sc T.S.M. at base (C.1861/1 this piece). Reverse with casting flaw, very fine.
Estimate $500
Passed in
Geelong and Western District Agricultural and Horticultural Society, 1861, in silver (42mm) by Pinches, London, inscribed on reverse '1st / Prize / to / Mr Frank Fawcett / for / Entire Colt / Sept 1861'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $700
SOLD $420
Handcrafted medal, in silver (49mm), Maltese Cross shape with overlaid circular piece, loop mount and suspension bar, inscribed on obverse within circular overlay 'John Vans Agnew Bruce/For/Charity/1862', engraved on reverse 'J.V.A.Bruce/to/J.S.Butters/for assisting to raise the Sum of/£3000/for the Public Charities of/Victoria/1862', suspension bar engraved 'Pay Old Debts'. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,250
Public Charities of Victoria, 1862, handcrafted uniface medal in silver (48mm), silver disc enclosed in a cast ornamental frame with a decorative bracket and suspension ring, engraved on obverse 'J.V.A.Bruce / to / W.G.Baillie / for / assisting to raise the Sum of / £3,000 / for the Public Charities of / Victoria / 1862', impressed on reverse in relief 'J T'. Good very fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,100
New South Wales Prize Exhibitors medal, 1862 (London) in silver (76mm) by W.Kullrich, edge inscribed 'John Campbell Esq. Services' Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,200
New South Wales Prize Exhibitors medal, 1862 (London) in bronze (76mm) uninscribed. Good extremely fine and rare in this metal.
Estimate $1,250
Passed in
Australasian Holy Catholic Guild of St Mary and St Joseph, 1863, in brass (55mm) with loop for suspension (C.1863/1). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $600