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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 $8,000
SOLD $6,000
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 $3,000
SOLD $3,000
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 $1,600
SOLD $1,600
Captain James Cook, memorial medal in bronze (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society in 1784 (MH.374, BHM 258). Attractive light red brown bronzed patina, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $1,500
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Captain James Cook, memorial medal, (1784), in bronze (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society (MH.374; K.5; Eimer 780; BHM 258). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950
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 $700
SOLD $550
La Perouse's Exploring Expedition, 1785, in bronze (60mm) by R.Duvivier (MH 170). Nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $7,500
SOLD $6,000
Convict love token, Great Britain cartwheel penny, 1797 cut in half, hollowed out and made into container, inside on the base inscribed, 'Elizabeth/Da11in/Edward/Rowland' and below overlaid hearts with arrow through. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $500
Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, 1851, Exhibitors medal in bronze (43mm) by W.Wyon, inscribed around edge 'Van Diemen's Land Nos.47, 169'; Visit of the Duke of Edinburgh, HMS Galatea, 1867, in white metal (47mm) by Thomas Stokes (C.1867/2); Henry G.Smith Medal, 1927, in bronze, (58mm) by Eileen McGrath; Albany Sesquicentenary, c1976 (2), in silver and bronze (38mm) (C.M/1). First medal very good, second medal poor, last three uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
New South Wales - South Australia - Victoria, River Murray Steam Navigation and Commerce, 1853, in bronze (77mm) struck in England by the Royal Mint (L.C.Wyon)(C.1853/1). Extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $35,000
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Melbourne Exhibition, 1854, in white metal (38mm) (C.1854/3). In modern case, some toning, otherwise virtually uncirculated.
Estimate $70
SOLD $120
Port Phillip Farmers Society, instituted 1848, in gold (22ct, 37.8g, 38.5mm), inscribed on reverse, 'Wheat/1st Prize/awarded to/Mr T. Smith/Bacchus Marsh/1859'. Edge knocks on obverse at 9 o'clock, reverse 2 o'clock, good very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $8,000
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Port Phillip Farmers Society, instituted 1848, in silver (51mm) by Arnoldi, inscribed on reverse 'Cart & Plough Harness/First Prize/to/Mr J.C.Cochrane/1855'. Slight edge damage, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $700
Port Phillip Farmers Society, instituted 1848, in silver (38mm), inscribed on reverse, 'Bulla Ploughing Match/Best Team/of Mares or Geldings at Work/Third Prize/awarded to/A.C.McCracken Esq/1857'. Good very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $260
Victoria Agricultural Society, 1858, three handcrafted medals in silver (56mm), double convex discs in a decorative ring frame with swivel ring suspension, engraved on obverse, fantasy Australian Coat of Arms between a cast beehive and wheat sheaf, below, an engraved plough over 'Speed The Plough', first medal inscribed on reverse 'Extra prize/Victoria Agricultural Society' and 'Oats/Awarded to/Jas.Bryden/April 21st/1858' within handworked wreath; the second medal inscribed on reverse 'First Prize/Victoria Agricultural Society' and 'Early Potatoes/Awarded to/Robt.Laidlaw/April 21st/1858'; the third medal inscribed on reverse 'First Prize/Victoria Agricultural Society' and 'Cape/Barley/Awarded to/Mr Bostock/April 21st/1858'. One other example of this medal type, dated 1862, is known to exist, in a private collection. Good very fine and extremely rare. (3)
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $10,000
Victoria Agricultural Society, handcrafted prize medal in silver (56.5mm), double convex discs in a decorative ring frame with swivel ring suspension, engraved on obverse, fantasy Australian Coat of Arms between a cast beehive and wheat sheaf, below, an engraved plough over 'Speed The Plough', inscribed on reverse First Prize/Mangold/Wurtzel/Awarded to/Mr Wm Hall/6th March 1862/Victoria Agricultural Society'. Extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,400
Coppin's Balloon medal, 1858, in white metal (38mm) (C.1858/1). Good fine and extremely rare, one of possibly four known.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,200
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 $400
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Burke & Wills, 1861, in white metal (38mm) by Thomas Stokes (C.1861/1). Holed at top, edge bruises, very good and rare.
Estimate $200
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New South Wales Prize Exhibitors medal, 1862 (London) in bronze (76mm) uninscribed. Good extremely fine and rare in this metal.
Estimate $1,000
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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 $350
SOLD $300
Products of New South Wales, Paris Universal Exhibition 1867, in silver (39mm) by L.C. Wyon, edge uninscribed 'Doctor Trail For Services'. Rim bruises, otherwise nearly extremely fine and very rare in silver, no representation in the Chapman Collection.
Estimate $700
SOLD $800
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 $450
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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 $300
SOLD $250
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 $750
SOLD $650
South Australian Agricultural & Horticultural Society, 1867, in silver (33.5mm) by J.M.Wendt, Adelaide, presented by H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh (C.1867/4), inscribed around edge 'J.Primrose - Malt'. Edge knock on obverse, otherwise good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,200
South Australian Agricultural & Horticultural Society, 1867, in bronze (34.5mm) by J.M.Wendt, Adelaide, presented by H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh (C.1867/4) uninscribed. Uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $800
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South Australian Agricultural & Horticultural Society, 1867, in white metal (33.5mm) by J.M.Wendt, Adelaide, presented by H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh (C.1867/4) uninscribed. Good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $600
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Acclimatization Society of Victoria, in silver (57mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, 1868, after T.Landseer A.R.A. (C.1868/3), edge inscribed 'Awarded to Edward Wilson Esq. Melbourne 1868'; together with Smithfield Club, award medal in silver (49mm), edge engraved 'As Breeder Best Pen of Pigs in Class LXIV 1873 E.Wilson Hayes Place Farm Beckenham Kent'. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $4,500
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Acclimatization Society of Victoria, in silver (51mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon/SC/1868/T.Landseer A.R.A. Adj in exergue (C.1868/3) engraved around edge 'Presented to Frank Buckland Esqre For Services Rendered to The Colony'. Very fine.
Estimate $4,000
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