Catalogue
George III, Resolution and Adventure Medal, 1772, in bronze (44mm) by J.Westwood for Mathew Boulton for Sir Joseph Banks, struck from the second reverse die (MH 373; BHM 165; Eimer 744; Klenman 2). Brown with hints of red in the lettering on the obverse, nearly extremely fine and extremely rare in this metal, probably the finest known.
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $11,000
Captain James Cook, memorial medal in bronze (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society in 1784 (MH 374, BHM 258). Attractive light red brown bronzed patina, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $1,250
Passed in
Captain James Cook, memorial medal in bronze (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society (MH.374; Eimer 780; BHM 258). Attractive red and brown patina, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $750
SOLD $750
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in white metal (58mm) by the Royal Mint, London (C.1853/2). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Burke & Wills, 1861, in white metal (38mm) by E.A. Sc T.S.M. at base (C.1861/1 this piece). Reverse with casting flaw, very fine.
Estimate $350
Passed in
Burke & Wills, 1861, in white metal (38mm) by Thomas Stokes (C.1861/1). Holed at top, edge bruises, very good and rare.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Queensland Pastoral Society, Springsure, in silver (51mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon 'Awarded to/ W.H.Richards Esq/for the best/Imported Ram/1865'. Good extremely fine and rare thus.
Estimate $500
SOLD $800
Preis Medaille, (for German) Turn Vereins, Sydney, Nov 30th 1865, in silver (36mm); also engraved swimming medal in silver (28mm). Extremely fine; very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $300
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 $350
Passed in
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 $600
SOLD $400
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 $400
SOLD $300
HRH Duke of Edinburgh, Visit to Tasmania, 1868, in white metal (47mm) by T.Stokes, Melbourne (C.1868/1). Holed at top, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Medalets, an assortment from 1873, Billi Ex Rex Vict (holed but unc), mostly 19th century or early 20th century, most attributed with Carlisle numbers, also enamelled halfcrown, 1874. Fine - uncirculated. (190)
Estimate $700
SOLD $850
Intercolonial Exhibition Melbourne, 1875, Philadelphia, 1876, in bronze (69mm), (C. 1876/6), obverse, O.R.Campbell Des - J.Hogarth Fec in line above exergue, below Stokes & Martin - Melbourne, impressed on obverse 'Melbourne 1875' and impressed around edge 'LYON COTTIER & CO.'. Extremely fine, very scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $400
Intercolonial Exhibition Melbourne, 1875, Philadelphia 1876 in silver (70mm) by Stokes & Martin Melbourne, edge impressed 'The Victoria Woollen Clothing Manufacturing Coy'. Attractive grey toned, good extremely fine and rare in silver.
Estimate $500
SOLD $800
The National Agricultural Society of Victoria, circa 1877, in bronze (50mm) by Julius Hogarth, reverse uninscribed. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
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 $300
SOLD $260
New South Wales International Exhibition, 1879-1880, in white metal (47mm) by Stokes & Martin Medallists (C.1879-80/8). Some small edge nicks and edge toning, surface hairlines, otherwise bright appearance, extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in white metal (76mm) by H.Stokes, possibly a trial strike. Very fine and rare in this metal.
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
Centenary of Sunday Schools, Robert Raikes, 1880, in white metal (44mm) (C.1880/3a); WWI AIF Returned from Active Service badge (appears to be cast copy); Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, Member's badge and Lady's badge, both 1964-1965, in gilt and enamel, both numbered 3713 on reverse. Fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
A group of award medals to J.H.Connor, including Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880-81, in bronze (76mm) by H.Stokes, inscribed on edge 'J.H.Connor - Brittany Cow'; National Agricultural Society of Victoria, in silver (51mm [4], 35mm [4) by J.Hogarth, inscribed on edge 'First Prize, Tom Thumb Pony (1877); 'First Prize Pony 'Tom Thumb' (1879); 'First Prize Dark Gray Pony 'Little Sambo' (1879); First Prize Brittany Heifer 'Little Alice' (1879); 'Special Prize Welsh Pony 'Mountain Hero' (1882); '2nd Prize Brittany Cow 'Daphne' (1882); inscribed on reverse ' 1st Prize/Brittany Heifer/2 yrs or under/Daphne 2nd' (1883); '2nd Prize/Brittany Bull/'Duke'/1883'; Geelong & Western District Agricultural & Horticultural Society, in silver (42mm) by Pinches, London, inscribed on reverse '1st Prize/to/J.H.Connor M.L.A./for Arab/Entire Pony/Geelong Oct 20th 1876'; The Governor's Prize, in silver (46mm) by Blashki & Sons, inscribed to 'The Hon J.H.Connor/1897; The Royal Agricu;tural Society of Victoria, Champion Prize, in silver (47mm) inscribed on reverse to 'J.H.Connor/for/Pony Mare 12 Hands or Under/1898'. First medal with original envelope of issue,last medal with dark tone on obverse, very fine - uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $2,300
SOLD $2,000
Australian International Exhibitions, Sydney 1879-80, Melbourne 1880-81, Presentation medal in bronze (76mm) engraved 'H. E. THE LORD AUGUSTUS W. F. S. LOFTUS C. C. B. FOR SERVICES', by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, obv. Albert Edward Prince of Wales K.G. President of the Royal Commission, head to right, not in Carlisle. Good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $600
Passed in
Coles medals, a collection mostly different, described in 2x2 holders, with Chitty numbers, several scarce to rare. Fine - uncirculated. (83)
Estimate $500
SOLD $2,300
Mcleay River Agricultural Association, in silver (38mm) by E.Altmann, Melbourne 'John Walsh/1882'. Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $200
Towers Pastoral Agricultural & Mining Association, in bronze (45mm)'R.Cravens/'Bally'/Best Lady's Hack/ June 1881'. Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $440
Towers Pastoral Agricultural & Mining Association, in silver (48mm) '1st prize/Bearup & Cravens/ 'Young Highland Mary'/for Draught Mare/any age bred/North of Rockhampton/June 1884'; another, '2nd prize for blood mare'; another, 1st prize 'Assayer' for blood stallion 2 yrs and under 4yrs'. Nearly extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $850
Towers Pastoral Agricultural & Mining Association, in silver (45mm) 'Bearup & Cravens/'Nimo' blood/stallion any age/Champion Prize/June 1882'; another for Draught Mare 2nd prize; another,'Richard Craven/for best/4 Horse Team/2nd prize/ June 1882'. Toned, nearly extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $900
Towers Pastoral Agricultural & Mining Association in bronze (48mm) '2nd Prize Bearup & Cravens/Young Highland Mare/draught mare 4yr and over/June 1884'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $600
Medalets, issues for Coles Arcade, Melbourne; Melbourne/Victoria Centenary, 1934/35 (3); Coronation of George VI, 1937; various others, also noted commemoratives for 42nd Birthday of King Edward VIII, 1936, Coronation of King Edward VIII, Australian issue, 1937 and Coronation of King Edward VIII 1937 badge on original Coronation Souvenir card; Great Britain, official issue for George VI Coronation, 1937, in silver. Poor - extremely fine. (18)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Victoria, assorted medalets, Henty Jubilee Portland (C.1884/1 white metal); Bendigo Juvenile & Industrial Exhibition (C.1886/7 brass); Queen Victoria Jubilee, Tarnagulla (C.1887/93 bronze), Maldon (C.1887/47 silver); Ballarat (C.1895-6/2 silver); Warrnambool Industrial Exhibition (1896/8 gilt); Jubilee 1897, Clunes (C.1897/16 gilt), Sale (C.1897/25 gilt), Heathcote (C.1897/39 gilt); Gippsland Hospital Jubilee (3) (C.1916/3 gilt[2], silvered); Australian Jamboree Frankston, 1935 (17mm) by Stokes (C.unlisted, silvered, uniface. Some medalets pierced at top, fine - uncirculated. (13)
Estimate $200
SOLD $360