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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
Federated Australia, 1901, in 9ct gold (19mm) (C.1901/59) in a 9ct gold frame with plastic cover both sides. Uncirculated.
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Commonwealth of Australia, Sydney, 1901, in gold (15ct, 30.2g, 32mm) by (Llewellin & Co Jewellers Sydney), reverse, Commonwealth / Celebrations / Sydney / 1901 Presented To, inscribed 'His Excellency / Sir Henry H.Rawson K.C.B. / Gov. of the State of / N.S.W. / 4.9.1901' (C.1901/4). Edge cut on reverse, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $2,000
Passed in
Their R.H. The Duke & Duchess of York, 1901, 26mm, white metal (C.-), mule with obverse of New Zealand (M.1901/3). Fine.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Death of Queen Victoia, 1901, gilded (31mm) (C.1901/8), another, 1901, gilded (19mm) (C.1901/19); Coronation of Edward VII, 1902, gilded (39mm) (C.1902/1), another, 1902, gilded (39mm) (C.1902/7), another, 1902, gilded 39mm) (C.1902/12), another for Launceston, 1902, gilded (39mm) (C.1902/22); Empire Day, 1906, in bronze (26mm) (C.1906/3), another in bronze (23mm) (C.A/10), and also in bronze (24mm) (C.Q/1). Extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, established 1855, Edward VII, in silver (41mm) by De Saulles (C.E/2). Edge bruise on reverse at 12 o'clock, otherwise nearly FDC.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,300
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
Passed in
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 $900
Wellington Point A.H. & I.Association, undated (c1890s), award medal in silver (35mm), obverse with a basket of produce by E.Altmann, Melbourne, reverse by A.H.W. & Co, reverse inscribed, 'W.G.Ison/for/Best Horse Sulky'. A few small nicks on reverse, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Wellington Point A.H. & I.Association, undated (1904), award medal in silver (35mm), obverse with farm animals by A.Parkes, reverse by A.H.W. & Co, reverse inscribed, 'W.G.Ison/Two (2) Wheel/Dog Cart of Gig'. Nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Flemington and Kensington Presb. Church, 1904, in silvered (31mm) (C.1904/2). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, prize medal in silver, 1905 (51mm) by Amor inscribed 'NSW ORNITH. ASSN./1905/Awarded to/W.J.Banks/for most/successful Exhibitor/of Cage Birds'; International Exhibition Sydney NSW MDCCCLXXIX (1879) award medal in copper (50mm), inscribed 'Mary Bezer' on reverse. First with several minor edge knocks, otherwise extremely fine, second with several 'peck' marks on reverse, otherwise very fine. (2)
Estimate $300
Passed in
Brook's Historical Essay and Map Competitions, 1906, prize medal in silver (32mm) (C.1904/4 this piece), obverse, map of Australia - 1606-1906, First Discovery of Australia 300th Anniversary, reverse, Brook's Historical Essay and Map Competitions, inscribed within wreath 'N.S.W. / 3rd Prize / Thelma St Glee / for Map / 1906'. Good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $750
Passed in
First Australian Exhibition of Womens Work, Melbourne, 1907, in bronze (30mm) by Newman, obverse, arms of Lord Northcote, Governor General of Australia, reverse, Highest/Award For/ (inscribed) Rings/F.Nth.SS "B". Some small edge nicks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Rifle club shooting awards, Bealiba Rifle Club fob medal in 15ct gold (38x26mm; 5.5g), reverse inscribed, 'B.R.C./Won by/R.H.Robinson/Bealiba 2.3.07'; Bealiba Rifle Club medal in 15ct gold (32mm; 8.5g), reverse inscribed, 'Won by/R.H.Robinson/Empire Day/1909'; Bealiba Rifle Club fob medal in 15ct gold (36x34mm; 5g), reverse inscribed, 'B.R.C/Won By/R.H.Robinson/Bealiba/30.6.1909'; V.R.A.Affiliated Clubs medal in silver (38mm), reverse inscribed (Won By), 'R.H.Robinson/Bealiba/Score 180/1907'; V.R.A 1924 Medallists I Championship medal in 15ct gold (38x26mm; 10.8g), reverse inscribed, 'Won by/R.H.Robinson/Bruthen R.C.'; V.R.A Affiliated Unions medal in 15ct gold (33x25mm;11.9g), reverse inscribed, 'No.17.D.R.C.U./Won by/R.H.Robinson/1925'; another nearly identical in 9ct gold (9.3g), reverse inscribed, 'No 12 D.R.C.U./Won by/R.H.Robinson/1934.'; Affiliated Clubs silver suspender brooch bars for 1910, 1911 and 1922; Affiliated Clubs Clasp V.R.A. in silver with ribbon and suspension brooch bar for 1923, 1924, 1925, 1927, 1928, 1930, 1931 (2), 1932, 1933, 1937, 1938-39; No.17.D.R.C.U. brooch suspender with ribbon and clasp in 9ct gold (approx 9g); clasp inscribed, 'Won by R.H.Robinson 1930'. Very fine - good extremely fine. (23)
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,400
Parramatta Rifle Club, 1908, in silvered bronze (27mm), obverse, kneeling rifleman, reverse inscribed, 'B Grade/1907-08/J.S.Pryce/Parramatta/R.C'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
National Rifle Association of New South Wales, 1908, in bronze (39mm) by W.J.Amor (C.1908/4), obverse, National Rifle Association of New South Wales / Teams / Rifle Match / N.R.A. Council / & / U.S.A. Navy / Sydney / Aug 26/08. Good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $500