Catalogue
Bathurst Juvenile Industrial Exhibition NSW, in bronze (43mm) by Evan Jones, inscribed on reverse field 'W.A.D. Bell/2nd prize/Sec.C Cl.83/1881'. Nearly extremely fine and rare thus.
Estimate $250
SOLD $350
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 $1,000
Not offered
Lord Mayor of Sydney's Soudan Medal, 1885, in silver (28mm) by E(van) Jones (C.1885/1), obverse inscribed, 'John Thornton No.105', reverse with engraved crossed rifles in centre and back of half moon style suspender inscribed, 'J.T.'. An extra hole pierced at sides of normal suspension hole, fine and scarce.
Estimate $650
SOLD $500
School medal, Kensington & Flemington School Picnic, 1885, Boys Race, under 16, 1st Prize/Gift of C.Hearty won by Master Sprong, handcrafted in silver (31 mm). Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Australia's Centennial, Melbourne Cup, 1888, in silver (16mm) (C.1888/12a). Holed at top, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
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 $600
Not offered
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 $350
Not offered
Medalets, British Transvaal War Peace Medal, South Australia, 1899-1900 (6); Good Luck to Australian Bushmens Corps, 1900 (2); Peace Medal 1919 (5); Victory Medal 1945 (3). In 2x2 holders in plastic coin page, fine - very fine. (16)
Estimate $90
SOLD $80
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 $200
SOLD $200
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, established 1855, Edward VII, in silver (41mm), by De Saulles (C.E/2). Toned, very fine and rare.
Estimate $650
Not offered
Schools Championship of Victoria, award medal in bronze (45mm) inscribed on reverse '100 yards/under 16/2nd/C.Askew/(Geelong Col.)/4.11.04'. In case of issue, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Flemington and Kensington Presbyterian Church, 1904, in silvered (31mm) (C.1904/2). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $50
Not offered
Brook's Historical Essay and Map Competitions, 1906, prize medal in silver (32mm) (C.1904/4 this piece), obverse, map of Australia - 1606-1906, First Discovery of Australia 300th Anniversary, reverse, Brook's Historical Essay and Map Competitions, inscribed within wreath 'N.S.W./3rd Prize/Thelma St Glee/for Map/1906'. Good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
Not offered
Eight Hour Demonstration, in silver by Angus & Coote, 462 George St, Sydney, uninscribed in silver (33x28mm) (Smith 2263). Fine.
Estimate $100
Not offered
Ballarat College, handcrafted award in silver (33mm x 31mm) inscribed on reverse 'Junior/High Jump/1st/N.Baxter/1906'. Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Great Britain, Edward VII, florin 1907, engraved across obverse 'Raymond Thomas Binns/Aug 31 1907' and on reverse 'Henley Beach/via/Adelaide/South Australia'. Holed at top, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Scotch College, Melbourne, award medal in silver (46mm) inscribed around edge 'F.L.Edwards 8.10.15'. In case of issue, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
G(erman) C(oncentration) C(amp), Liverpool, NSW, 1916, in aluminium (31mm) by Amor (C.1916/4). Nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,000
Anzac Day 1918, in silver (27mm) (C.1918/2); Tin Hat Day 5/- badge by Amor, Sydney; Great Britain, Boer War medalet, undated, in silver (16mm), obverse cartouches of Queen Victoria, Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener, reverse, crossed rifles over wreath, crown above. Fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Map of Australia, pin backed brooch in gold (9ct, 2.5g, 32x28mm) by Dunkling, with 'ANZAC' voided in centre. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Royal Antediluvian Order of Royal Buffaloes, lodge jewel in gold (9ct, 20.6g, 42x32mm) with two bars - 1st Degree Nov 1915 and 2nd Degree Mar 1917, inscribed on reverse 'This Order of Merit/and honor of/Knighthood/was conferred upon/Primo W Kennedy/by Members of Princess Hill/Lodge No.26 As a mark/of Respect for his Services in/the cause of Buffaloism/and their Regards for him/as a man/June 12th 1919', together with a fob in gold and enamel (9ct, 7.4g, 24x35mm) obverse with 'Sir William Kennedy' and monogram in enamels. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $420
SOLD $400
Australian Railways Union, 1921, enamel badge, reverse numbered 16727 (Smith 140); All for Australia League enamel lapel badge; Australian arms resting on boomerang brooch, hallmarked on reverse; Scotsman in kilt with initials GK on jacket, enamel lapel badge by Millers Ltd/Sydney; St John Ambulance Brigade hat badge; Postmaster General's Department button (KC) by Stokes; pins for Anzac Appeal, and Legacy (2). Fine - very fine. (9)
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Royal Agricultural Society Centenary Show, 1922, in bronze (25mm) (C.1922/2); Souvenir of RAS Show, 1921-24, first gilded, the rest bronze (all 31mm) (C.1921/2, 1922/3, 1922/3b, 1922/3d) (4); Souvenir of Agricultural Society's Show, undated, gilded (32mm) (C.T/1). Very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
School Bands, prize fob medals (3) in silver, two with gold shields, pack of post cards and cigarette cards period for 1920s. Fine or better. (approx 60)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Melbourne Amateur Regatta, Grand Challenge Cup, prize medal in gold (9ct, 9.3g, 24mm) with loop mount, inscribed around rim 'Essendon 1925 R.A.Jones, Bow'. Very good.
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
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 Operators 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 $170
SOLD $150
Masonic Royal Arch Companions breast jewel, in gilt silver, by Blashki; Grand Lodge Past Deacon neck jewels in gilt and enamel (2), one by Blashki, both without ribbons. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opened 1932, in silver (39mm) by Amor (C.1932/3). Uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria badge, (QVC) in enamel and gilt bronze (64x46mm); hand crafted fob in 9ct gold (4.5g; 37x26mm), in centre of obverse initials, 'RW', reverse inscribed, 'Dingwall P.L./1939-45'. Very fine; the second in jewellery case by Dunklings, Melbourne, extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Captain Cook, 200th anniversary, medallion pair in 18 carat gold (2.5 ounces; 32 and 44mm) by RAM for Matthey Garrett (C.1970/36, 7). In case of issue with certificate no 951, FDC.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,200