Catalogue
Masonic Lodge, Royal Arch Companions jewel, handcrafted gilt bronze, naming mostly erased, no ribbon or suspender; Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons gilt and enamel sash badge inscribed 'Assistant' on central scroll across large letter X; District Grand Inspector of Workings gilt and enamel sash badge, reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/V.Wor.Bro. Max Grevett/D.G.I.W. 2000-2004/As a token of esteem/By the Bretheren of/District 21' (Fairfield). Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $70
Passed in
Assistant Plumber, badge number E 000 N, impressed details on roughly oval brass plate (39x58mm), pin soldered on reverse for wear. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
NSW Philatelic Society, undated award medal, in bronze (31mm) by M. and M. Sydney, unnamed, design based on NSW 1861 five shilling stamp. Virtually uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $70
SOLD $80
First World War collection, proof-like (35.2mm; 16.5g), .333 silver medals (2, Gallipoli landing and Simpson and his donkey); 175 Years of Melbourne Series, proof-like (40mm) silvered copper (9, Parliament House Melbourne [3], Flinders Street Station [6]). All in Macquarie Mint folders, uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
The Australian Collection, of twenty five 24ct gold plated sterling silver postage stamps under authority of Australia Post (total wt 430.03g) by Hallmark Diemasters & Engravers. In fitted case of issue with certificate number 5523 and delivery letter for each stamp and jeweller's cloth, uncirculated. (25)
Estimate $250
SOLD $230
The Australian Collection, of twenty five 24ct gold plated sterling silver postage stamps under authority of Australia Post (total wt 430.03g) by Hallmark Diemasters & Engravers, together with hard covered book,Australia Spirit of a Nation, 224pp, with gilt edges. In fitted case of issue with certificate number 1930, booklet and jeweller's cloth, uncirculated. (25)
Estimate $250
SOLD $230
The Voyages of Captain James Cook, series of twenty proof medals in 24 carat gold-plated sterling silver (38mm) by Franklin Mint, each medal in a transparent display holder and accompanied by an individual historical information sheet. FDC. (20)
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Australian State Medals, proof set of six in sterling silver (45mm) by Stokes for the Franklin Mint. FDC. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Accumulation of medals and medalets, mostly Australian, 1880s-1980s, also some badges and pins, noted Vacuum Oil Company Fortieth Anniversary, 1935, silvered (69mm) (C.1935/7) and The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia, undated, in bronze (70mm), edge inscribed, 'Awarded to J.G.Ramsay & Co for Reaper with Twine Binder Field Trial 1890', a huge variety. The last two with edge bumps and the last with digs on reverse, the rest poor - uncirculated. (approx 100)
Estimate $150
SOLD $340
NSW Housekeepers Emergency Service Medal, by Amor, Sydney (25x37mm) in gilded bronze with light blue enamel and crown, with original Amor work card. Uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $70
SOLD $80
NSW Tramways, cap badges, Conductor, blue; Dept of Road Transport and Tramways, Starter, large red, voided; another smaller size blue , voided; another Dept of Road Transport Omnibus Services, oval, blue silver finish in centre; another with bronze centre finish; Dept of Government Transport, large oval, blue, P.T.C., (Public Transport Commission) of N.S.W., oval blue cap badge, includes a number of early types. Mostly fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $170
SOLD $220
N.S.W.Tramways, Conductor badge, voided no.5154, in white metal; N.S.W.Tramways, Driver badge no.452 in gilt and enamel. The last with a few spots of enamel loss, otherwise good very fine and both scarce. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $110
Selection of badges, mostly enamel, Northern Suburbs Scottish Association, Assistant Secretary 1928 with attached cloth rosette by Miller & Sons; RAOB 50th Anniversary 1927-1977, Pride of Bankstown Lodge No. 23, depicts map of Australia and UK joined by chain; Australian Roller Skating Rink Operations Assn. by Meyers & Co. Brisbane; Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, 1951 'AA' badge with crossed axe and saw by Millers Sydney; South Australian Centenary 1836-1936 large tinnie (56mm) depicting kangaroos; Ansett Air Freight wing (70mm) in blue and white plastic. Mostly very fine - extremely fine, includes several rare items. (6)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Collection of badges, mostly tinnies plus some enamel, includes many appeals such as Red Cross, ACF, War Chest Day, Sailor's Day, Jack's Day, Wattle, Tin Hat, noted Air Queen Nancy Bird flying wing; National Emergency Services NSW; Red Cross NSW Division in form of coat of arms; Food for Britain bulldog; Snowy McGann; South Boys Club Appeal; Royal Agricultural Society 'AA' NSW 1951 with crossed axe and saw by Amor. Mostly fine - extremely fine. (249)
Estimate $230
SOLD $700
Club badges collection, mostly in enamel, also tinnies, pins and other commemorative types including some world issues and a small number of medals (7) and patches (10), a huge variety and mostly different. Very fine - uncirculated. (approx 350)
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Lawn Bowling club badges, in enamel, mostly different, many clubs no longer exist. Very fine - extremely fine. (87)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Collection of tinnies, and pins, a few in enamel and a few in paper, many WWI related, several Australian Comfort Fund pins, Young Australia League and 2SM GW pin, also a few acrylic Merchant Navy pieces. Poor - very fine. (63)
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
Enamel badges, and tinnies, a good variety including Red Cross and Girl Guide types, some world issues, also some military items and noted a pearl decorated gilt locket and a silver 'Cedars of Lebanon' pendant. Mostly fine - very fine. (57)
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
Boys' Brigade items, includes various badges, cap, belt, lanyard, torch, books, puzzle and various other items, marked for Pte M. Gilroy, 42nd Sydney Coy. In a small case, handle missing, fine - very fine. (lot)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Australian Red Cross, various badges and tinnies, includes Voluntary Aid Detachment Australia (KC), VAD Australia shoulder title, VAD76 title, Australian Red Cross VAD badge, various other tinnies and pins, also Australian Red Cross Society small uniform blackened bronze button. Mostly fine - very fine. (16)
Estimate $50
SOLD $140
St John Ambulance, cap badge in metal; shoulder patch; St.John shoulder titles (2); epaulettes for Member (dark green) (2), (Maroon) (2), Unit Leader in dark green (2); (St John) Ambulance Service New Zealand shoulder patches (2); Legacy Day $50 pin in small case. The first item very fine, the rest mostly uncirculated. (13)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Australia, Queen Victoria old head sovereign, 1894 Sydney, claw set in a decorative 22ct gold pendant mount (total wt 9.1g). Good very fine.
Estimate $320
SOLD $370
Australia, George V sovereign, 1911 Melbourne, set in a clip-together decorative 9ct gold pendant mount and attached to a 9ct gold chain (total wt 14.7g). Chain has brass clip ring that needs replacing, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $430
Australia, George V, sovereign, 1914 Perth. Scroll mount at top, very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $350
Australia, silver coin brooch, features voided Edward VII 1910 sixpence overlaid between two 1910 threepences, inset in the centre of the sixpence is a ruby; also a 1910 shilling voided and with rope border, button fitting on reverse missing. In a case by A.Harris & Co, Melbourne, extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $250
Australia, coin rings (2), made from a 1934 florin and 1934 penny. Fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
France, Napoleon III, coin case, c1870, in design of a five francs in bronze (38mm), with hinged side opening compartment. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Germany, Prussia, Wilhelm II, gold twenty mark, 1889A. Set with scroll mount at top, fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Great Britain, gold bracelet (9ct) by T.F. & S (Thomas Fattorini & Sons) linking twelve Victoria Jubilee head sovereigns, London, Sydney and Melbourne Mints, 1888-1893. Fine - very fine.
Estimate $3,600
SOLD $3,800
Great Britain, gold sovereign bracelet, with four English sovereigns dated 1907, 1911, 1913 and 1918 in 9ct gold ring mounts attached to a 9ct gold bracelet with safety chain (total wt 39.2g). Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $1,400