Catalogue
139th Royal Sydney Anniversary Regatta, undated (1975), obverse, Sydney Harbour scene for 1836, reverse with manufacturing flaw on left side laurel spray, (not listed in Carlisle, obverse design as per C.1973/24, reverse a modified version of C.1973/24). A few verdigris spots and some small edge nicks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
The Australian State Medals Collection, in silver (44mm) (6) mounted and framed in a box cover. FDC.
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
Western Australia 150th Anniversary, 1979, in .999 fine gold (20.9g; 27.5mm) by The Perth Mint (C.1979/25a). In case of issue, a few tone spots and light hairlines, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $700
SOLD $850
75th Anniversary of Rotary International, 1980, silvered (33mm) (C.1980/21); Sydney Harbour Bridge 50th Anniversary, 1982, in silver (34mm) (C.1982/11) with original issue sheets from Australian Numismatic Society; The Bicentennial of the First-Fleeters, 1987, in silver (51mm) by Birmingham Mint, edge number 0017, cased with matching certificate number; 200th Anniversary of the Sailing of the First Fleet, 1987-88, in cupro nickel (38mm) cased; British Columbia trade dollars in cupro nickel, set of five, 1977 cased; other medals and tokens. The described medals uncirculated, the rest fine - extremely fine. (10 + set of 5)
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
The School of Medicine Centenary, The University of Sydney, 1983, silvered (52mm) by Amor (C.1983/12); The University of Sydney award medal in bronze (52mm), reverse inscribed, '25 Years Of Inspired Service To Organic Chemistry', named to, 'Professor/Dalway J.Swaine/School of Chemistry/1996'; University of Western Sydney, Hawksbury, award medal, undated, in silvered, unnamed. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Australian Society of Accountants, The Society Medal, undated, in oxidised bronze (60mm), reverse inscribed to, 'Mark N.Hutchinson'; Sydney Mechanic's School of Arts, undated, prize medal in bronze (51mm), unnamed; Telecom Australia retirement medal, undated, in bronze (63mm), reverse inscribed to, 'Doreen M.Lister', '30' years of service; The Boys' Brigade World Centenary, 1983, award medal in bronze (51mm), unnamed (erased?) (C.1983/21). In cases of issue, the first and last cases with foxing, otherwise uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $60
Passed in
Australian Customs, undated, award medal in bronze (54mm), uniface, reverse inscribed, 'Charles Mathews'; Australian National Railways, undated, recognition of service medal, silvered (47.5mm); Australian Society of Accountants, The Society Medal, undated, in oxidised bronze (60mm), reverse inscribed to, 'Iain D.Meyers'; Telecom Australia retirement medal, undated, in bronze (63mm), reverse inscribed to, 'Waveny Lindberg', '20' years of service. In cases of issue, all except last with some foxing on lid lining, otherwise uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
The Royal Australian College of Physicians, Outstanding Service Medal, undated (1984), in bronze (64mm), reverse inscribed, 'H.W,Garlick'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Assorted medals and medallion, including South Australian Jubilee, 1986, in bronze (38mm); Bicentennial Medal Collection, 1988 set of five on card; The Anzacs (2) by the Herald Sun; AFL football medals; Our Ashes Greats; Steve Waugh medallion (11); Matthew Flinders 'Encounter', 2002 (2); also Great Britain, tribute medal Queen Mother (2), gold plated on silver; St Edwards Crown miniature (3); Germany, FIFA World Cup medallions (33); USA, General MacArthur memorial medal, 1964 (2) in bronze oxide and silvered (38mm); Money of the World playing cards twin pack, cased. Good - uncirculated. (122)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
N.S.W.G.R., (N.S.W. Government Railways), 45 Years' Service Medal, undated, in bronze (51mm), reverse inscribed, 'J.H.Stone'; Telstra Corporation appreciation medal for service to community, undated, in bronze (63mm) by Michael Meszaros, 1987, reverse inscribed, 'Louise C.Traynor/9' (years of service). Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Australian International Coin Fair, Sydney 1988, 175th Anniversary of N.S.W. Holey Dollar 1813-1988, in silver (63mm)(C.1988/20) struck by Royal Australian Mint. Proof quality, five ounces of silver, FDC.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Australian Species, set of six in Westpac folders (3); Australia 200 Years, 1988, set of twenty; Superstars of League set of sixteen; cased medals (14); Sydney Olympics medallion and pin booklet, also Swatch Olympic pin; various other items 1919-1996 (20). Fine - uncirculated. (41)
Estimate $50
SOLD $80
Australian Bicentennial, the official set of six proof sterling silver medals (each 71g; 50mm) by the Royal Australian Mint, 1988, over 12.5oz ASW; also official commemorative medallions, 1988, in bronze (50mm) by the Royal Australian Mint (4). All in cases of issue, the set with booklet and certificate number 02928, uncirculated - FDC. (4 + set)
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Sydney Melbourne Countrylink XPT, undated (1993), in antique silvered bronze (60mm), obverse, image of XPT train, reverse, X93P/T. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Sands of Gallipoli, 90th Anniversary 2005, medallions in gold and silver plated brass alloy (50mm) set of six; Creating the Legend, set of five medallions (50mm) and set ot two (50mm); together with three keyrings. In cases of issue, medallion sets with certificates, uncirculated. (3 sets and 3 keyrings)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Sydney Opera House, 20th Anniversary, 1993, in gilt (32mm) cased (5); Sydney 2000 Olympics set of five Dawn Fraser DNA medals/pins, individually numbered and in case of issue, no certificate; Anglo-Japanese Numismatic Society, In Memoriam of Emperor Hirohito, undated, in cupro nickel (37mm) (2); modern art design pendant in copper (51mm) with attached base metal necklace. Uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $120
Passed in
Medals and medalets, many cased, period 1987-1995, a few cased coins, all in small carton, with owner's list, includes Tilt Train, 1995 (2). Extremely fine - uncirculated. (75)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Federated Millers & Mill Employees Assoc of A'sia, gilt and enamel pin back badge by Millers Ltd, Sydney; Transport Worker's Union of Australia N.S.W.Branch, 1961, badge no.2899 by A.J.Parkes, Brisbane (pin broken); Transport Workers Union of N.S.W.Branch/The Trolley and Draymens Union, 1888-1988, badge no.15279 in silvered; New South Wales Police Bowling Club badge in gilt and enamel by Denham Neal & Treloar; New South Wales Police small button (KC); Australasian Order of Old Bastards member badge; metal dog tag with leather suspender, impressed with Australian arms and 'Regd/Dog', around the edges, '1 July 1940/30 June 1941', reverse impressed, Regd No. '619'/Dist No '82'. Fine - very fine. (7)
Estimate $50
SOLD $120
Queensland Railway Ambulance Corps, awards to S.L.Warrell, includes Long Service Medal with five clasps for 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939 and 1941, all in 9ct gold (approx 16g); Service Medal with eighteen clasps for 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1937, all medals and clasps named; also Queensland Railways buttons (KC) two large and two small; silver Queensland Band Association fob inscribed, '7-4-55/Presented to/S.Warrell/For/Sers Rendered'; A(ustralian) R(ailway) U(nion) Life Member badge; NSW Railways & Tramways Ex-Services Assoc badge; other small buttons for GPO (KC) and NSW Police (QC). Mounted on a display board, very fine - extremely fine. (34 including clasps)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
N.S.W.Railway Ambulance Corps, Efficiency Medal in silver, reverse impressed, '1931/Efficient/H.Apoloney'; also Second Bar in silver, reverse inscribed, 'R.A.Willard/Efficient/1946'; The St John Ambulance Association badge in enamel; Red Cross Emergency Service badge in gilt and enamel, by Hannaford, reverse numbered I/1129; Alfred Hospital Nurses League badge in gilt and enamel, pin back with safety chain, by Stokes, Melb. Small enamel chip on last badge, otherwise very fine. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $130
Dept. of Aircraft Production Beaufort, Ambulance badge in white metal and enamel (36mm) pin back, by Schlank & Co Ltd, Adelaide. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Australian Commonwealth Police, lapel ID badge (KC), 1919-45, in silvered, pin back by Amor, Sydney, impressed number 290. Extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
Commonwealth of Australia, Peace Officer (KC), cap badge in gilt and enamel, c1928-58, by Stokes & Sons, impressed no.1334. Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $210
New South Wales Police, ER (Edward VIII) style cypher helmet plate with Queen Victoria crown incorrectly used, probably made locally for one year in 1936. Damaged at left edge and no lugs, otherwise very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
Police insignia, Australian Commonwealth, State and Territory issues, mainly Queen crown types, includes mostly arm patches and rank insignia, also noted Victoria Police Detective Training School 50th Anniversary lapel badge 1988, Sherriff's Office Victoria bronze and enamel badge maker's trial stamped on disc but not cut-out and no gilt finish, and SA Police (KC) Observer badge by Schlank (36x20mm) maker's trial requires pin fitting and gilt and enamel finish, also noted some UNCIVPOL issues. Mostly extremely fine - uncirculated. (98)
Estimate $200
SOLD $270
NSW Light Car Club, Officials Night Trial 1st Class Award, December 1934, in bronze (51mm) with small inset of enamelled club badge, by Amor, named on obverse to, 'R.Gill/Austin 6'. In case of issue, this with some damage, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Enamel badges, The Camera Club of Sydney Inc M.C.C. by Denham Neal & Treloar; British Empire Films Club by Amor, Sydney; Aust Tape Recordists Assoc by Millers Ltd, Sydney; C.D.C.U.A. (Camden District Cricket Umpire's Assn), Official Umpire badge in gilt by Amor, Sydney; B.H.S. (Bathurst High School) by Angus & Coote Ltd, Sydney (pin catch lug missing); H.S. (Homebush Boys' High School) by Angus & Coote; S.U.S.U. (Sydney University Students' Union) 1926 - 1927, by Simes, Sydney, reverse impressed, no.89; Q.B.C.H.S. Appeal, 10/-, in silvered by Wallace Bishop. Very fine. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Brisbane Tramways, membership fob badge in enamel, by Handford, Brisbane, reverse numbered '453'; Ballarat (?) Tramways monogram BT badges (2, one gilt by Stokes, one silvered by K.G.Luke, Melbourne); Municipal Tramways Trust Adelaide hat badges (2, one voided number 1758, the other impressed and blackened number 716), both by Stokes; N.S.W.R. Ambulance Efficiency award First Bar in silver, reverse named to 'W.A.Dickin/Efficient 1944'. Very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $90
Passed in
N.S.W. Tramways, cap badges, Conductor, blue; Dept of Road Transport and Tramways, Starter, large red, voided; another smaller size blue , voided; another Dept of Road Transport Omnibus Services, oval, blue silver finish in centre; another with bronze centre finish; Dept of Government Transport, large oval, blue, P.T.C., (Public Transport Commission) of N.S.W., oval blue cap badge, includes a number of early types. Mostly fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $200
Passed in
N.S.W.Tramways, Conductor badge, voided no.5154, in white metal; N.S.W.Tramways, Driver badge no.452 in gilt and enamel. The last with a few spots of enamel loss, otherwise good very fine and both scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120