Catalogue
United Commercial Travellers Assn. of Australia, fob badge (29x21mm plus suspension ring), in 9ct gold (6g), voided design (reverse inscribed, 'H.I. Fader/20.11.26'. Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Masonic Organist jewel, Barunga Lodge No. 43 (Northern Territory), handcrafted and engraved, in 9ct gold (approx 10.5g) by Bowen, attachment on ribbon of gold monogram initials 'HF', reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/Bro H Friedrichs for Services Rendered/As Organist/April.1927'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Masonic badges, 1927-1952, R.A.O.B.G.A.B., in gilt, some with enamel, all with ribbon attached, presented to Bro Douglas Tyson by Enfield Lodge (3) and Taroona Lodge (2) and Bro Ronald S.Tyson by Enfield Lodge (2), inscribed, plus one uninscribed. Very good - very fine. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Masonic Past Master's jewel, Mt Sturgeon Lodge 196 VC, (Victoria), in 9ct gold (approx 24g), by C.R.Martin, Melb, attachment on ribbon of gold monogram initials 'WCP', jewel reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/Wor Bro.W.C.Pedler. P.M./As. A. Mark. Of. Esteem/Oct 23rd 1928'. In maker's case of issue, with recipient's name gold blocked on lid, extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $300
Education Department of Victoria, Swimming and Lifesaving medal, 1929-30, in silver (51mm) by Stokes, edge impressed, 'Bertha Drayton 1929-30'; 3rd M.D.Amateur Swimming Association prize medal, 1939, in bronze (45mm) by Stokes, reverse inscribed, '1939/110 Yds. Breaststroke/(Championship won by)/S.Sullivan/3rd'. Cased, the second in an official case of issue, extremely fine; uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Memorial to Robert Walpole, 1931, in gold (9ct, 54.6g, 47.5mm), obverse, In Memory of Robert Horace Walpole, 5th Earl of Orford - Fariquae Sentiat, on reverse, Born / July 10th 1854 / Died at Manurewa House / New Zealand / September 27th 1931 / Rested in St Matthew's Church / Auckland / Brought Home on Board / S.S.Remuera / Buried Wickmere Church / Norfolk / November 8th / 1931. Uncirculated.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950
The Armidale School, award medal, undated, in bronze (45mm) by A&C ltd, unnamed; Sydney Harbour Bridge/Marcus Clark, 1932, in bronze (39mm) (C.1932/3); Great Britain, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in bronze (55mm) (BHM 3506). The first in case of issue by Angus & Coote and the last in official case of issue, both uncirculated, the second with a few rim nicks, very fine. (3)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Childrens Hospital Melbourne, nurses brooch in gold and enamel (9ct, 8.9g, 25mm) engraved on reverse 'L.Gilbert/2.3.33'. Pin mount broken, very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Masonic Past Master's jewel, Inkerman Lodge No.421 (Elsternwick, Victoria), in gilt, with SEPTIMUS/MASTER (Seventh Master) on top and bottom suspension bars, and with Nulli Secundus (second to none) enamel and gilt star attached to ribbon, reverse inscribed, 'Presented To/Wor.Bro.J.V.Murray.I.P.M./by the Bretheren of The/Inkerman Lodge No.421./as a/Token of Esteem/14.12.33.' In case of issue, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Masonic I.P.Z. jewel, in gilt and enamel, jewel inscribed, 'Cronulla R.A.Chapt No.584. S.C.', reverse inscribed, 'Presented To/M Ex Comp. A.V.Cooper/By The Companions/As a/Mark of Esteem/& Appreciation/1933-34'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
City of Sydney, Award of Merit, in silver and enamel (26mm) with scroll suspender, reverse inscribed, 'City of Sydney/Eisteddfod 1934./2nd Prize/Violin Solo/Under 10 Yrs/Edna Hendrickx.'; City of Sydney award medal, (1987), in bronze (57mm), reverse inscribed, 'City of Sydney Australia Day/Community Award/1987/Sister Vianey Byrne'. In cases of issue, extremely fine; uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
Vacuum Oil Company, Fortieth Anniversary, 1935, in silvered (69mm) by Stokes & Sons (C.1935/7). In original case, toning at right obverse edge, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $70
SOLD $80
Red Cross Air Queen, Nancy Bird gilt badge by Amor, c1935. Good very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $100
Amor Fiftieth Anniversary, 1938, silvered (39mm) by Amor (C.1938/1); 50th Jubilee of Commonwealth of Australia, undated (1951), in bronze (58mm) by A.Meszaros (C.S/2) issued by Numismatic Association of Victoria. Both in cases, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Australia, Metropolitan Regatta Adelaide, prize medal in bronze (44mm), view of clubhouse and boats, reverse engraved 1938 Open Pairs, not in Carlisle. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Masonic Past Master's jewel, Port Lincoln Lodge No 45, in 9ct gold (approx 20g), with symbol of twin columns named Jachin and Boaz guarding the temple attached to ribbon, reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/Wpl.Bro. H.W.Piercy/by the Bretheren/As a token of esteem/and appreciation/W.M. 1931/32'; Masonic I.P.Z. jewel, in 9ct gold, gilt and enamel with amethyst, ruby and aquamarine gemstones (approx total wt 23.7g), Eyre Royal Arch Chapter No 19, reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/E.C. H.W.Piercy. P.Z./by the Companions/As a token of esteem/April 1939'. Both in cases of maker, A E Bowen of Adelaide, extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $400
SOLD $380
University of Sydney, New South Wales prize medal, in bronze (52mm) by Amor, reverse inscribed, 'B.A./Examination/.1939./Leonie J.Martin/Psychology.' In case of issue by Amor Ltd, Sydney, uncirculated.
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
Masonic Past Master's jewel, Trafalgar Lodge No 497, in sterling silver by P. Blashki & Sons of Melbourne, reverse inscribed, 'H.V.Batten Master 1940'; Royal Arch Principal's jewels (2, different) in gilt sterling silver, one handcrafted and engraved by Bowen of Adelaide the other manufactured by P.Blashki & Sons; set of three swing mounted miniature medals for Mark Member's jewel, Degree jewel and Royal Arch Principal's jewel. The first three in maker's cases, extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Fighting Forces Comfort Fund badge; Schools Patriotic Fund Service badge (South Australia) with six bars, features Piping Shrike, reverse with scratched details, '1941/Joy/Glaetzer' ; S.P.F.S.A. (Schools Patriotic Fund South Australia) Service badge in shape of aircraft, all badges by Schlank, Adelaide in enamel. Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Masonic I.P.Z. jewel, reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/M.Ex Comp. E.W.Wright/by/the Companions/of/Prince of Wales/R.A.Chapter No.616. S.C./As a token of esteem/18.10.43.'; Rose Croix jewel; Petersham R.A.Chapter No.493 S.C. gold braid embroidered patch. Second jewel reglued near top, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
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 $70
SOLD $120
Australia, American Centre Sydney, silver and enamel badge by Amor, reverse inscribed, 'J.Froggatt', pin back. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, medal in bronze (32mm) with suspender For Humanity, edge engraved 'V.Frost 1952'. In case of issue, certificate very fine, medal uncirculated.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,000
Centenary of the Government of Victoria, 1951, in bronze (64mm) by A.Meszaros (C.1951/3), unnamed. In original case of issue, foxing on lid lining, uncirculated.
Estimate $70
SOLD $100
Club badges and passes, mostly in enamel, noted Melbourne Cricket Ground 1951-52 and 1952-53, Victoria Racing Club 1953-54, Warrnambool Racing Club, Kennel Club of Tasmania, Tail Waggers Club, Melbourne, various others and also tinnies (8). Fine - extremely fine. (21)
Estimate $50
SOLD $120
Sesqui Centenary of Holey Dollar, c1963, in silver (38mm) edge no.290 (C.G/5); Australian Coin Week, 1965, in cadmium plated (35mm) (C.1965/4); Decimal Currency Changeover, 1966, in silver (35mm) (C.1966/11); Australian Decimal Coins, 1966, in bronze (39mm) (C.1966/16); Royal Australian Mint Canberra, c1966, in bronze (54mm) and another in gilt (C.R/7) (2); 50th Anniversary of Nickel Coinage, 1969, in nickel (38mm) (C.1969/1); also Decimal Currency Introduced NZ, 1967, in bronze (63mm) issued by The Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand. In cases of issue, all but the first two with foxing, medals uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Cloncurry Centenary, 1967, set of two medals in copper (57mm each) by Amor (C.1967/4 and 5), both with edge number 208. In case of issue, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
50th Anniversary Trans-Australian Railway, 1967, in gold (15ct, 54g, 38.5mm) by Stokes A'Asia (C.1967/6), impressed on edge '1'. With case of issue, uncirculated and rare in gold.
Estimate $1,100
SOLD $1,100
Masonic Past Master's jewel, in gilt and enamel, Lodge St Ives No 873 U.G.L. of N.S.W., attachment on ribbon of gold monogram initials 'AWH', ribbon clasp inscribed, 'In appreciation of your/Second Installation Ceremony/14.10.68', jewel reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/Wor.Bro. A.W.Hibble/as a token of esteem/W.M. 1966-67'; P.Z. jewel, Royal Arch Chapter No.182, reverse inscribed, 'Pres. to/Ex.Comp./Keith Corner P.Z./by the companions of/Belmont R.A. Chapter/No.132/1972-73'. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
First England Australia Flight Anniversary, 1969, in bronze (51mm) issued by R.A.C. and R.F.A.C.A. (C.1969/11); Dick Smith Electronics Antarctic Expedition, 1977, in oxidised pewter (64mm) (C.1977/41) with suspension cast as part of medal for neck ribbon attachment; Armidale City Australian Bicentennial award medal, (1988), in bronze (50mm), unnamed. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $70
SOLD $80