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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
Passed in
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
Passed in
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
Passed in
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
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), engraved around edge 'Awarded to Frank Buckland Esq Melbourne 1868'. Very fine.
Estimate $2,500
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 Mrs Timbrell Reward of Merit in Sericulture 1871'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $2,000
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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 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
Passed in
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
Passed in
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