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Acclimatization Society of Victoria, in bronze (58mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon/SC/1868/T.Landseer A.R.A. Adj in exergue (C.1868/3), engraved around edge 'Awarded to Frank Buckland Esq Melbourne 1868'. Very fine.
Estimate $2,500
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Acclimatization Society of Victoria, in bronze (58mm) by J.S & A.B Wyon SC/1868/T.Landseer A.R.A. Adj in exergue (C.1868/3), inscribed on edge 'Presented to Mrs Timbrell Reward of Merit in Sericulture 1871'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $2,000
Passed in
Acclimatization Society of Victoria, in bronze (58mm) by J.S & A.B Wyon SC/1868/T.Landseer A.R.A. Adj in exergue (C.1868/3), inscribed on edge 'Presented to Messrs Robertson & Wagner July 1878'. With case of issue, Edge bruise on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $5,000
Passed in
Acclimatization Society of Victoria, in bronze (58mm) by J.S & A.B Wyon sc 1868 T.Landseer A.R.A. Adj in exergue (C.1868/3), uninscribed. With case of issue, FDC.
Estimate $650
SOLD $1,000
Opening of Victorian Exhibition, 1872, in white metal (47mm) by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne (C.1872/3). Holed at top, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
London International Exhibition, 1873, in bronze gilt (70mm) by G.Morgan SC, obverse, Albert.Edward.Prince of Wales.President, impressed around edge 'Acclimatisation Society of Victoria' (BHM 2964, Eimer 1622). Edge knock on obverse edge, otherwise good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
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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 Sectn. 1.2 & 3. / at the Clarence Past. & Agr. / & Hort. Society's Show /1874'. Extremely fine and rare in silver.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,200
Flood rescue award, 1875, from residents of Paterson District, in the lower Hunter Region near Maitland in NSW, a plain silver disc (43mm), inscribed on obverse, 'The Residents/of the/Paterson District,/To/Sergeant James Wells', on the reverse, 'In/grateful remembrance/of his exertions during/the/Great Flood/of/March, 1875', by Hardy Brothers. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $850
Barque Agnes rescue medal, 1876, in silver (36mm), obverse, a boat being rowed from a steam vessel at right towards a wreck on a rocky shore at left, reverse inscription in high relief, 'PRESENTED TO/ R.GRIFFITHS (this name engraved)/ ONE OF THE CREW OF THE/MACDONNEL BAY LIFEBOAT/IN APPRECIATION OF HIS/SERVICES IN RESCUING/THE CREW OF THE BARQUE/ AGNES,/ON 19TH JULY,/ 1876.', with a rope border and rope loop. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,200
Melbourne Intercolonial Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, 1879, pass in gold (24mm, 10.7g) with ornamental suspension mount, inscribed on reverse 'F.Moss'. Small crack in mount otherwise, very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $450
First International Exhibition, New South Wales, 1879, in white metal (38.5mm) by Evan Jones, Sydney (C.1879/6) variant without maker's name. Extremely fine.
Estimate $400
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Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in silver (76mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'The Honourable / Sir James Martin, C.J. / Vice President / of / Commission', no stop after CCC in date. Edge bruise on obverse at 2 o'clock, otherwise nearly uncirculated and extremely rare in this metal.
Estimate $1,200
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Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (76mm) unnamed; Children's Fete Manly, Federation, 1901, in bronze (31mm) (C.1901/9); Empire Day, 1906, in gilt (26x22mm) (C.1906/3); NSW Celebrations for Coronation, 1911, in bronze (31mm) (C.1911/21); American Fleet Australian Souvenir, 1925, in silvered bronze (C.1925/1) not listed in this metal; also James Pepper advertising check, undated, in bronze (22mm). The first with dark toned obverse and several edge bumps, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Acclimatization Society of France, in silver (51mm) by Althie Dubois inscribed to 'Sir Samuel Wilson/Pisciculture/1879'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $5,000
Passed in
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in white metal (76mm) by H.Stokes, possibly a trial strike. Very fine and rare in this metal.
Estimate $350
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Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in bronze (76mm) by H.Stokes, impressed around edge, 'Day, Son & Hewitt, London - Stockbreeders Medicine Chest'. Rim disturbances at EDI of Medicine, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $100
Queen Victoria, c1880, uniface medal in silver (45mm) by L.C.Wyon. Same obverse portrait punch as Sydney Mint medal (C.V/7). Extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $320
Jubilee of Victoria Exhibition, 1884-85, in gold (12.7g, 30mm) by (Stokes & Martin Melbourne) (C.1884-5/1). Obverse with small test cut at 2 o'clock, also P.T. lightly scratched on reverse shield, otherwise extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,200
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BWFC, handcrafted fob in gold (6.1g, 20mm), engraved on obverse 'G.Draiseys/Trophy/for best placed man/won by/J.Cairns/1887'. Good fine.
Estimate $120
Passed in
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 $700
Passed in
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 $100
SOLD $100
Centenary of Australia, 1888, gilded (36mm) (C.1888/4); another in bronze (23mm) (C.1888/5); Melbourne Centennial Exhibition, 1888, in silver (24mm) (C.1888/11). Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888, in bronze (76mm) by Stokes & Martin for Melbourne Mint (C.1888/8) edge impressed, 'The Coal Creek Coal Co.' In official case of issue, this damaged, good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Order of St Andrew Benefit Society, fob in gold (10g, 25x29mm 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 $400
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New South Wales Railways, 1890, first class pass in silver (27mm x 23mm oval), inscribed on obverse 'F.T.Bridges / 67' and on reverse 'To 1242'. Holed at top, extremely fine.
Estimate $250
Passed in
Medalets, includes Marcus Clark 1890, Anzac 1916, John Danks & Son Coronation Medal 1911, One People One Destiny/For Britain and the Empire (C.1890/3, 1911/19, 1916/2, O/2) (4); Kendall Good Luck token; various enamel badges, 10th BDC Life Member (yachting), All For Australia League, Our Day (Union Jack) in silver by Angus & Coote, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy-Ward National Savings badge of appreciation, Northern Territory Medical Service Darwin Hospital (KC), State Psychiatric Services Senior Nurse badge (pin missing), M Service in silver, New South Wales Sheepbreeders Association Vice President, Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders, Kanga Crew wings. Very fine - extremely fine. (15)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Toorak College (Victoria), prize fob in gold (15ct, 6g, 35x22mm) by Holdsworth, engraved on obverse 'H.R.Balfour/Toorak Col./1st/Gymnastics/1892'. Very fine.
Estimate $150
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Cricketing awards to sport's icon J.J.Giltinan, West Sydney Cricket Club, award for batting, in 9ct gold (9.1g; 43x32mm) with suspension loop, obverse design, cricket bat leaning at each side of wicket with ball at middle stump and superimposed a shield with scroll below, inscribed on shield, West/Sydney/CC' and on scroll, 'Season 1893-4', on reverse on back of bats inscribed, 'Presented to/J.Giltinan.' and '1st Batting Average &/Highest Individual Score.'; W(estern). S(uburbs). C(ricket). C(lub)., bowling award in form of 9ct gold (7g; 39x29mm) fob with scroll mount, design of garter around a shield, inscribed on garter 'W.S.C.C.' and on shield, '1st Bowling/B. Team./Won by/J.Giltinan./1896-7', in individual cases, the second with handwritten paper, '1st Bowling/ B.Team/ Won by/ J.Giltinan'. Extremely fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $800
SOLD $950
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 $750
SOLD $700
Queen Victoria's 60th Year of Reign, City of Hobart, 1897, in gilt (31mm) (C.1897/23); Federation Souvenir, undated, in enamel and gilt (21mm) featuring enamelled portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall (C./-); Welcome to American Fleet, 1908, in gilt (22x29mm) (C.1908/11); War Declared/S.A.C.T. & W.Assn, 1914, in gilt (26mm) (C.1914/10); Centenary of South Australia, 1936, in gilt (31mm) (C.1936/1); Coronation of George VI, 1937, in gilt (27mm) and another identical, silvered (C.1937/3) (2); Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta, 1938, in silvered tombac (36mm) (C.1938/12); Pope Pius XI/Cathedral of Holy Name, Brisbane, undated (c1938), in gilt (31mm) (C.P/2); Coronation of QEII/Williamstown, 1953, in gilt (31mm) (C.1953/43); Bank of Adelaide/Royal Adelaide Show, 1974, in silver (21mm) and another identical, in copper (C.1974/18) (2); Western Australia 150th Anniversary, 1979, in bronze (43mm) and another in silver (C.1079/23, 24) (2); Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of S.A. Inc, Exhibitors Commemorative Medallion 150 Years, 1989, in bronze (50mm). Very fine - uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150