Catalogue
Marriage of the Prince of Wales and the Princess of Denmark, 1863, in silver (20mm), obverse, Prince of Wales plumes - The Prince of Wales and the Princess of Denmark, reverse, Commemorated in Victoria may 19, 1863, within wreath Married / March 10, another specimen, in silver (20mm), variant dies for both obverse and reverse, obverse, larger plumes, different spacing of legend, reverse, much larger wreath, different spacing of legend, stop after 10. Both holed at top, very fine - good very fine and an extremely rare pair of medalets. (2)
Estimate $1,100
SOLD $1,100
Exhibition of Colonial Products, Brisbane, Queensland, 1866, in bronze (64mm) by J.S.Wyon, edge impressed '379'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $900
SOLD $800
Foundation of the Cobden Club, 1866, in silver (57mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon Sc, obverse, bust left, Richard Cobden 1804-1865, reverse, Free Trade Peace Goodwill Among Nations, centre Cobden Club Founded 1866 within wreath, inscribed around edge 'Frederick William Morris Woodward Melbourne University 1883' (BHM 2864, Eimer 1584). Good very fine.
Estimate $450
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B(endigo) T(urf) C(lub), Life Members pass, 1866, handcrafted fob in gold and silver (19.5mm), gold disc in a thin silver frame with loop mount, engraved on obverse 'Life Member / BTC', and on reverse 'James Cotter / 1866'. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Melbourne Regatta, 1867, medal in silver (44.5mm) by W.J.Taylor, inscribed on reverse 'Melbourne Regatta / 1867 / Challenge / Four Oared Race / H.Saddler / (Bow)'. Edge knocks on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $300
France, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1867, participation medal in silver (50.5mm) impressed in relief in centre of reverse 'Commission Du Queensland'. Toned, FDC.
Estimate $900
SOLD $850
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 very rare.
Estimate $900
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Products of New South Wales, Paris Universal Exhibition 1867, in silver (39mm) by L.C. Wyon, edge uinscribed 'Doctor Trail For Services'. Rim bruises, otherwise nearly extremely fine and very rare in silver, no representation in the Chapman Collection.
Estimate $850
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Products of New South Wales, Paris Universal Exhibition 1867, in bronze (39mm) by L.C.Wyon, edge impressed 'Joseph Aarons for Services'. Good extremely fine and rare as such.
Estimate $600
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Products of New South Wales, Paris Universal Exhibition 1867, in bronze (39mm) by L.C.Wyon. In case of issue, good extremely fine.
Estimate $400
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H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh, Visit to Melbourne, 28 Nov 1867, in gold (23mm, 7.5g) laying the foundation stone at Melbourne Town Hall, by T.Stokes, Melbourne, with loop mount (C.1867/3). Good fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $700
South Australian Agricultural & Horticultural Society, 1867, in silver (33.5mm) by (J.M.Wendt), presented by H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh (C.1867/4), inscribed around edge 'J.Primrose - Malt'. Edge knock on obverse, otherwise good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
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South Australian Agricultural & Horticultural Society, 1867, in bronze (34.5mm) by (J.M.Wendt), Adelaide, presented by H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh (C.1867/4) uninscribed. Uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $1,000
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South Australian Agricultural & Horticultural Society, 1867, in white metal (33.5mm) by (J.M.Wendt) presented by H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh (C.1867/4) uninscribed. Good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $750
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HRH Duke of Edinburgh Visit, 1867 in white metal (47mm) by T.Stokes (C.1867/2); also Christchurch Exhibition 1906-7 in gilt (40.3mm), Schwaabs & S Milwaukee (M.1906-7/12). Very fine; extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Visit of the Duke of Edinburgh, HMS Galatea, 1867-8, in white metal (47mm) by Thomas Stokes, Melbourne (C.1867-8/1). In unofficial case, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh, Visit to Tasmania, 1868, in white metal (47mm) by T.Stokes, Melbourne (C.1868/1). Holed at top, good extremely fine and very rare in this condition.
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
Horticultural Society, New South Wales, 1868, in silver (62mm) by J.C.Thornthwaite, Sydney, inscribed on reverse 'Mr E.W.Lang / For / Preserved Fresh Meat' (C.1868/4). Nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,400
Horticultural Society, New South Wales, 1868, presentation medal in bronze (62mm) on a thick flan (7mm) by Thornthwaite, Sydney (C.1868/4), inscribed on reverse 'Mr Spencer / For / Models / of Morgans / Patent Floats'. Edge knocks, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,200
New South Wales Intercolonial Exhibition, c1870, in bronze (47mm) by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, obverse, Ricketty Dick portrait by Julius Hogarth (cf C.1873/1-2). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $500
New South Wales Intercolonial Exhibition, c1870, in white metal gilt (47mm) by Stokes & Martin, obverse, Ricketty Dick portrait by Julius Hogarth (cf C.1873/1-2). Good very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $400
Wimmera District Pastoral & Agricultural Society, 1871, in gold (45mm, 40.3g) by (J.H. S.C. / G.Crisp Melbourne), inscribed on reverse 'Presidents / Champion Prize / awarded to / S.Wilson / for / Champion Ram / and / Champion Ewe / 1871'. Edge knock, extremely fine.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,000
Beechworth Exhibition, 1873, prize medal in bronze (48mm) by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, impressed around edge 'Mr W.Lindegard'. Good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $340
Beechworth Exhibition, 1873, prize medal in bronze (48mm) by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, with 'Knowledge is Power' reverse. Good very fine/extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $300
Melbourne Annual Regatta, 1873, handcrafted uniface medal in silver (44mm), silver disc within an ornamental frame with suspension bracket, engraved on obverse 'Melbourne / Annual Regatta / 1873 / Gardiner Cup / won by / Melbourne Club / C.Wickers / Cox'. Very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Port Phillip Kangaroo Office, 1873, in brass (22mm), obverse, aboriginal head by Julius Hogarth (I.H.on truncation), Ex. Rex Australia / 1873, reverse, half ounce Kangaroo Office 1853. Good extremely fine and possibly unique.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $6,600
N.S.W. Rifle Association, 1788/1873, medal in silver (30mm) by Sydney Mint (C.1873/6). Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
N.S.W. Rifle Association, Battalion Match For Bugle, in 14ct gold (4.8g; 23mm), plain disc with all details engraved, obverse inscribed to, 'Northern/Battalion/Winning/1873', reverse inscribed, 'D.Mc.Inness/No.2 Co.', within wreath, with suspension ring. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Victorian Railways, Free Pass, c1870s, in silver (36mm x 25mm oval) inscribed on reverse 'J.M.B. Phillips Esq. M.L.A.' Holed on side, very fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $540
Agricultural Society of New South Wales, 1874, award medal in silver (89.5mm) by Hardy Brothers, London & Sydney, inscribed on reverse 'Messrs Barnes & Smith Bros. / Excellence in Section 1,2 & 3 / at the Clarence Past. & Agr. / & Hort. Society's Show /1874'. Extremely fine and rare in silver.
Estimate $1,500
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