Catalogue
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 $600
Passed in
Australian medalets, a group mostly 20th century, 1902, 1911 (2), 1937 (2) coronation, 1954 Royal visit, 1939 issue for Princess Elizabeth, 1919, 1945 Peace, 1938 sesqui and 1951 50 years, 1960 Launceston Bank. Mostly extremely fine. (12)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Masonic badges, Protestant Alliance Friendly Society of Australasia, in gilt and enamel, with vertical bar on ribbon, Luther/Cranmer/Calvin/Knox, inscribed on reverse 'From/T.J.Iredale C.S./to I.P.Wallace/for most nominations/Newcastle/Lodge No.7/(1902) United Service Lodge No.24 U.G.L. of N.S.W., in sterling silver and enamel (25mm) with ribbon and bar '1862(75)1987', by Amor, inscribed on reverse 'Bro A.W.McKenzie'; Public Service Lodge No.83 S.A.C., in sterling silver and enamel, with Australian Coat of Arms at top. First badge lacquered on reverse, fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Eight Hour Demonstration, in silver by Angus & Coote, 462 George St, Sydney, uninscribed in silver (33x28mm) (Smith 2263). Fine.
Estimate $80
Passed in
Flemington and Kensington Presbyterian Church, 1904, in silvered bronze (31mm) (C.1904/2). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Enterprise Swimming Club, 1905, handcrafted in silver with gold lifebouy to C.T. Hill, hallmarked by L I F. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Adelaide Hospital, Honours medal to 'Norma Heritage', 1906, in 9ct gold by L H S, with red ebnamel. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
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 $400
SOLD $420
Holey dollar and Dump centenary, 1913, trial striking on copper 'cartwheel' twopence, 1797, designed by Alfred Chitty, struck by Stokes & Sons (C.T/12). Extremely fine and unique.
Estimate $750
SOLD $500
World War I, 1915 Princess Mary's soldiers Christmas gift tin with bullet-pencil and assortment of medalets, badges and a leather wallet inside (1901-1920 period). Fine - very fine. (approx 20)
Estimate $50
SOLD $150
HMAS Sydney - SMS Emden, Nov 9, 1914, contemporary copy of silver medal by W.Kerr, Sydney (cf C.1914/4). Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Anzac In Eternal Remembrance, 1914-18, in bronze (60mm) by Dora Ohlfsen (C.1914-18/1); Gallipoli 70th Anniversary medal, 1985, in case of issue; WWI tinnies for Anzac Memorial - Gallipoli 1915 and Armistice Signed Nov 11, 1918. Very fine - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
Australian Merchant Navy, 1914-19, officer's cap badge in bullion and enamel, professionally mounted on purple felt backing in timber frame. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
HRH Prince of Wales, Visit to Sydney, 1920 in bronze (51mm) by Amor (C.1920/1). In original Amor card box, extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $350
Visit of HRH Prince of Wales to Australia, 1920, assorted medalets including (C.1920/3 bronze, 1920/5 silvered and gilt), Queensland (C.1920/4 silvered and gilt), Eaglehawk (C.1920/7 silvered), Colac (C.1920/8 gilt and silver), Bendigo (C.1920/9 gilt). Very good - extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Royal Humane Society of NSW, bronze medal (EIIR), edge number 986, recipient's name on reverse removed; New South Wales Ambulance Transport Service Board Long Service Medal, unnamed; Service Medal of the Order of St John, edge inscribed, '426. Pte. T.W.Mayo. N.S.W. Dist. Australia S.J.A.B.O. 1926. Good very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $400
Victorian Amateur Swimming Association, Victorian Championship, in silver plate with enamel centre (50mm), '880 YDS/W.F.Farley/2ND/1928.9'. Good very fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Western Australia Centenary, 1929 in silver and bronze (39mm) by Kruger Gray for the Royal Mint Perth (C.1929/2); Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, 1935 in bronze (51mm) by Stokes & Son (C.1935/6); also Duke of Edinburgh Galatea, 1867 in white metal (C.1867/2) and a silver (33mm) for the Nat. Agric. Society of Victoria 'Joh O'Donnell/Third Prize/Ladies Hunter/Plate/1889'. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $400
SOLD $1,200
Medallions, 1929 Eucharistic Congress on, includes 75th Anniversay of Federation, 1976, set of seven silver medals (cased); NAV Explorers, 1969, some duplication, some attributed with Carlisle numbers, many cased; Lord Howe Island, 1982, pair (cased). Very fine - uncirculated. (approx 75)
Estimate $900
SOLD $500
NSW Volunteer Fire Brigades, Long Service Medal, engraved on edge, 'A.E.Anderson. 1933.' Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
British Empire Games Commemorative Medal, Sydney 1938, in antiqued bronze (75mm x 62mm) engraver, D.E.Morden, by Stokes, Melb (C.1938/22). Extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
Administration of Nauru, Loyal Service Medal, 1949, unnamed, by Stokes, Melb. Some staining on ribbon, nearly uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Centenary of the Government of Victoria, 1951, in bronze (64mm) by Andor Meszaros (C.1951/3). In case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Centenary of the Government of Victoria, 1951, award in bronze (55mm) by Andor Meszaros (C.1951/4) uninscribed. In case of issue, with some foxing to inside lid, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Commonwealth Accredited Press Pass, for the Royal Visit, undated (1954), in silvered bronze and enamel (46x38mm) by Amor, Sydney, numbered 493 on reverse. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Commonwealth Accredited Press Pass, for the Royal Visit, undated (1954), in silvered bronze and enamel (46x38mm) by Amor, Sydney, this name upside down, unnumbered. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Olympic Games Melbourne, 1956, commemorative medal in bronze (63.5mm) by Andor Mezsaros (C.1956/5). With plastic case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $170
SOLD $260
Royal Life Saving Society Australia, Meritorious Service Badge, in gilt and enamel with Imperial crown affixed to ribbon and RLSS enamel brooch bar, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded to/Joyce Liptrot/1959' together with framed certificate, 'in appreciation of services rendered'; another, Award of Merit, in gilt and enamel, with RLSS Bar and RLSS brooch bar, reverse inscribed, 'G.Barbon/10.4.61'. Last with tape residue on back of ribbon, certificate with foxing, otherwise very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
City of Broken Hill, Silver City Festival, undated, award medal in silver (50mm), by Stokes. Toned, some surface scuffing, very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Art medal, cast, in bronze (98mm x 75mm), 'The Origin of Thinking' by Andor Meszaros, 1967, mounted on a wooden panel (190mm x 240mm). Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130