Catalogue
Lord Mayor of Sydney's Soudan Medal, 1885, in silver (28mm) by E.Jones (C.1885/10) reverse of suspension lug engraved 'N.S.W.A.' and in centre is engraved a field gun left, edge engraved, 'Bombr. Horace Webb - Field Bty.'. Rare with named edge and engraved field gun, very fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $820
Departure of NSW Troops for the Soudan, 1885, in silver (24mm) (C.1885/12). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Fire Brigade Demonstration, Sandhurst, March 1886, in gilded brass (22mm), with ribbon suspension (C.1886/1). Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Indian & Colonial Exhibition, 1886, in bronze (19mm) by Stokes & Martin (C.1886/5), obverse, aboriginal head left, reverse, 'Struck in/Commemoration/of the/Indian & Colonial/Exhibition/1886'. Good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Commemoration of the Colonial & Indian Exhibition, 1886, in silver (19mm) (C.1886/5a), not recorded by Carlisle in silver; another but with coat of Arms obverse, in silver (23mm) (C.1886/9), both holed for suspension. Toned good very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Bairnsdale Rowing Club, 1887, in gold (10.3g, 24mm), gold disc within a heavy cast ornamental border, within a wide gold frame, inscribed on obverse 'Bairnsdale / Rowing Club / Trial Fours / March 1887' and on reverse 'Won by / E.W.Elston / No.3'. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $750
Western Australia medalets, Queen Victoria Jubilee, Perth, in gilded (31mm) (C.1887/42), also Albany, in gilded (31mm) (C.1887/45); Childrens Hospital Perth, 1909, in white metal (32mm) (C.1909/10); Coronation, 1911, in silvered (31mm) (C.1911/23); Our Boys at the Dardanelles, Western Australia, in aluminium (24mm) (C.1915/17); Western Australia Centenary, 1929, in bronze (39mm) (C.1929/2); W.A.Education Dept Medal for Punctual Attendance, undated, in silver (31mm); RSA Appeal Western Australia, 1919, in bronze (29mm), uniface. Second last with stain, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $180
SOLD $300
Collection of medalets, 1887-1938, noted Unley Jubilee, 1921 (C.1921/4) and Brisbane Centenary, 1923 (C.1923/1). In 2x2 holders with Carlisle numbers, mostly fine - extremely fine. (20)
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
Centennial International Exhibition, 1888, in gold (38mm, 18ct, 46.2g) by Melbourne Mint - Stokes & Martin, inscribed around edge 'W.Ward'. With small dents in fields, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,700
Australia's Centenary, 1888, in bronze (51mm) by Amor (C.1888/1) edge inscribed 'To EUNICE JONES, Esk Bank Public School, SECOND PRIZE for Proficiency and Good Conduct'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Centenary of Australia, 1888, gilded (36mm) (C.1888/4); another in bronze (23mm) (C.1885/5); Melbourne Centennial Exhibition, 1888, in silver (24mm) (C.1888/11). Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $160
Passed in
Exhibition of Women's Industries, Sydney, 1888, in silver (39.5mm) by Amor Sydney (C.1888/14) uninscribed. FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $190
Exhibition of Women's Industries, 1888, in silver and another in bronze (both 39mm) by Amor (C.1888/14). In unofficial case, a few minor edge nicks, otherwise good very fine; extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
Passed in
N(ew) S(outh) W(ales) C(entennial) C(elebrations), 1888, in gold (9g, 31mm), gold disc by W.Kerr with overlays of central high relief helmet and outer ring, ornamental suspension bracket, engraved on obverse 'N.S.W. / C.C. / 18 / 88' and wreath around helmet, and on reverse '1st Grand Centennial Prize / Hose Eights / Won By / S.Gray / G.W.V.F.B.'. Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $650
U(nited) F(ire) B(rigade) D(emonstration), 1888, in silver (37.5mm) by Stokes, voided circle with fine rope frame with loop mount, overlays of a ladder, crossed axe, hose and helmet, engraved on obverse 'U. / F. / B. / D. / 1888', and on reverse 'Geelong / 1888 / Won by / W.Perkins'. Good very fine.
Estimate $900
Passed in
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1888-89, French participation medal in silver (57mm) by Alphee Dubois, obverse, Ministere du Commerce et de l'Industrie, reverse, Exposition Internationale de Melbourne / Participation / de la France / inscribed 'M.Binet'/ 1888-1889. Nearly FDC and extremely rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,150
Melbourne Centennial Exhibition, 1888-89, in gold (9ct, 2.3g, 17mm) with ornamental suspension mount, obverse, Centennial Exhibition Melb 88-89, reverse, fantasy Coat of Arms (wreath and flag). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Ardnaree School, (N.S.W.), handcrafted medal in gold (31.74g, 34mm), inscribed on obverse 'Ardnaree School / June 1889 / Presented by / Dr.Ashe / for good work / During the Half Year / and for having passed / a very satisfactory / examination', and on reverse 'L.I.S.W.' (Laura I.S.Watson). FDC and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $640
Order of St Andrew Benefit Society, fob in gold (10g, 25mm x 29mm oval gold plate within a cast ornamental frame), engraved on obverse Cross of St Andrew, 'O.S.A. / S.C. / Bendigo Lodge', and on reverse 'Presented / to / J.H.Knight / As a token of / Esteem / 1889'. Very fine.
Estimate $500
Passed in
Portland Industrial & Art Loan Exhibition, 1889, in gold (30mm, 11.7g) with ornamental suspension bracket, by E.Altmann, inscribed on reverse 'Presented / to / D.Mc F. Brown / Executive / Commissioner'. Extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $2,300
SOLD $1,900
P(ort) A(delaide) A(mateur) R(owing) C(lub), 1891, in gold (15ct, 12.3g, 32mm x 37mm shield), inscribed on obverse 'P.A.A.R.C. / J.Clouston / Stroke', and on reverse 'S.A.R.A. / Champion Fours / 12th December 1891'. Good very fine.
Estimate $550
SOLD $500
Woman's Work Exhibition, Sydney, 1892, in silver (39mm) by Amor Sydney. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $190
Wesleyan School Fitzroy Jubilee, 1892, in gilded (24mm) (C.1892/4); Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in gilded (22mm) (C.1897/12); Lord Roberts Commemoration of Peace, 1900, in gilded (23mm) (C.1900/13); Duke and Duchess of Cornwall Welcome to Australia, 1901, in gilded (23mm) (C.1901/16); also various other issues from c1870 (Ricketty Dick) - 1934 (Centenary of Victoria), an E.Way Company token and a British Foreign Sailors Society Centenary of Death of Lord Nelson, 1905, medal made from copper of Nelson's ship, Victory. The first four with most gilding intact, fine - extremely fine. (19)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Alexander Morrison memorial medal, in gold (15ct, 31.6g, 39mm), edge inscribed 'James D.Burns'. In case of issue, gold blocked inside 'Stokes & Sons / Medallists / Melbourne, nearly FDC.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,250
Exhibition of Mining Machinery, Victoria, 1894, first award medal, in gold (12.5g, 31mm) by Blashki & Sons, obverse, '1894' engraved in exergue, uninscribed. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $900
Passed in
Industrial & Juvenile Exhibition, Albury N.S.W., 1896, award medal in gilt (45mm) by Stokes & Sons Melbourne, unnamed. Small edge nick on obverse and two small tone spots, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
The Governor's Prize, in silver (46mm) by P.Blashki & Sons, inscribed 'Henry Kennedy Sept 18th/1896'. Scratched on obverse, otherwise toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in silver (31mm) and also in bronze (C,1897/26) (2); other issues for West Maitland, in bronze (31mm) (C.1897/30); Tamworth, in bronze (31mm) (C.1897/35); Mt.Lyell, in bronze (31mm) (C.1897/42); Widgie Divisional Board, in aluminium (31mm) (C.1897/73). Extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Transvaal War, 1899-00, gilded (23mm) (C.1899-00/6), another in silver (23mm) also in bronze (C.1900/21), another silvered (23mm); Promote Federation, 1899, gilded (23mm) (C.1899/1); Federation, 1901, gilded (23mm) (C.1901/12); Australian Commonwealth, 1901, gilded (31mm) (C.1901/23). Extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $120
SOLD $190
Opening of the First Federal Parliament, 1901, in gold (23.5g, 29mm x 37mm) (C.1901/2) scalloped shield surmounted by a crown, ringbar clasp suspension, red ribbon and scrolled brooch bar with white enamel, obverse, heads of Queen Victoria and Edward VII - Aust. Commonwealth / Est. 1. Jan. 1901 / 63D. of Victoria, R.I. / First Parliament Opened / May 1901 / 1st of Edward VII / W.A. Tas. N.S.W. Vic. S.A. Q'ld., reverse, heads of Duke and Duchess of York - Opening of the First / Federal Parliament / T.R.H. / The Duke & Duchess of Cornwall / and York / Melbourne, May 1901, clasp engraved 'Presented to / Miss Beatrice Maie St John Madden / by the Minister of Public Instruction / Hon.W.Gurr M.P. Melbourne May 9th 1901'. With case of issue, FDC and very rare.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $5,500