Catalogue
Roman Catholic Total Abstinence Pledge, given by Reverend R.Hennebery in white metal (31mm), by Stokes and Martin (struck 10 Nov 1880, mintage 700, ref Stokes Day Book per L.Carlisle); another, similar in gilt bronze; another in bronze. Extremely fine; extremely fine; very fine. (3)
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Total Abstinence medalets, in silver (20mm)(2), and aluminium (29mm) by Stokes & Martin (c1880). All pierced for suspension, very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Parramatta Juvenile & Industrial Exhibition, 1883 in bronze (30mm)(C.1883/2) edge inscribed 'W.J.Sprusson.1st prize.mapping'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Cambrian Society of Victoria, Prof. A.R.Moultons Quartette Competition, 1885, 'Won Twice/in Succession/by/MR T.Powell Bass' in silvered bronze (48mm). From two wreath reverses of Stokes & Martin, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Queen Victoria's Jubilee, Western Australia, Albany, 1887, in silver (31mm) (C.1887/45a), above date inscribed, 'I.K', officially holed at top edge for suspension. A few scratches and sweated surface, otherwise fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $80
Medalets, 1854-1887, most in gilt, including Jubilees, Henty (C.1884/1, /4); Wesleyan Methodist Church (C.1886/2 in bronze [2] and silvered, 1886/3); Queen Victoria, 1887 (C.1887/11, /22, /23, 24[2] one with ribbon, /29[2] one with ribbon, 53, /68, /73, /77 [2], /82, /85), Wesleyan School Brunswick, (C.1892/4); Centenaries, Captain Cook (C.1888/4), NSW (C.1888/21), Newcastle (C.1897/2, /79); Exhibitions, First International (C.1879-80/14), Melbourne (C.1880/8 silver, 1880-81/5a[2], /9), Coles Ornament Exhibition, 1885 (D.19), Colonial & Indian (C.1886/9); also Marcus Clark (C.1890/3); tokens (2), Nokes, James, Melbourne halfpenny (A.406), Taylor, W.J., Melbourne halfpenny (A.573). Most are pierced at top, good - good very fine. (34)
Estimate $220
SOLD $190
Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887, For Services, in bronze (75mm) by E.A.Altmann, Melbourne (C.1887/6) unnamed. In original gilt blocked case of issue, cleaned, partly re-toned, very fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $130
Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887, First Order of Merit, in bronze (75mm) by E.A.Altmann, Melbourne (C.1887/5) unnamed. In fitted case, cleaned, partly re-toned, nearly very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in gold (tested at 24ct, 46.1g, 38mm) edge inscribed 'Gd Chmp Prize L.Wool, Greasy Sir W.J.Clarke, Bart.' (C.1888/8). With slight buckle, test cut, very fine.
Estimate $2,300
SOLD $2,300
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in silver (51mm) by Melbourne Mint - Stokes & Martin (C.1888/8) edge impressed 'Wheatman and Smith Ltd'. In official gilt blocked case of issue, edge bruise at 7 o'clock on reverse, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $350
SOLD $270
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in silver (51mm) by Stokes & Martin (C.1888/8) edge inscribed 'Phoenix Carriage Co'. Edge bumps, scratches on reverse, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Centennial International Exhibition,Melbourne, 1888,in bronze (76mm) by Melbourne Mint - Stokes and Martin (C.1888/8) edge impressed 'C.C.Shoppee Esq'. In official gilt blocked case of issue, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in bronze (76mm) by Melbourne Mint - Stokes & Martin (C.1888/8), impressed around edge 'Mrs. Don'. A few edge marks on reverse and small scratch in obverse field, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Australia, 1888, (Centennial) in bronze (51mm) by Amor, struck by the Sydney Mint, edge inscribed 'To Sydney J Bateman, Ashfield Public School, Second Prize for Proficiency and Good Conduct' (C.1888/1); Agricultural Society of New South Wales, undated, Practice with Science, in bronze (51mm) by Hardy Brothers Sydney, unnamed. First medal extremely fine, second medal with dark tone, very fine. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Accumulation of medals, many modern promotional give-away medals, some others include Exhibition of Women's Industries, 1888, in silver (39mm) (C.1888/14) (edge nick and bumps), Battle of the Coral Sea 50th Anniversary, 1992 (2, one in silver and one antique silvered bronze) (32mm), Marcus Clark/Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1932, in bronze (39mm) (C.1932/3), Jubilee of King George V, Hobart, Tasmania, 1935, in bronze (25mm) (C.1935/8), also various award medals for Royal Lifesaving Society (4), RSPCA, and City Rail Commendation for Royal Easter Show Service at Olympic Park Station 1998, a small number of plated coins for promotions or wearing as jewellery. Mostly fine - uncirculated. (146)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Fire Brigade, medalets (4), badges (3), and buttons (3), includes Melbourne, 1891 (illustrated). Fine - extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Tasmanian International Exhibition, 1891-2, award medal, in silver (32mm) and bronze (32mm) (C.1891-2/4), both unnamed. Good fine; very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Queensland Ambulance Transport Brigade (Q.A.T.B.) badge, in silver (31mm) handmade by W.Pratt, Brisbane Street, Ipswich, 1892-1900, the cross is voided with a piece of red cloth placed behind, held in place by the clip on the back. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
The National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, 1894, prize medals, in silver (51mm) and bronze (51mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, first medal inscribed on reverse 'Exhibition/1894/Marshall & Slade/Shorthorn Bull/'Ashby'; second inscribed 'Exhibition/1894/Marshall & Slade/Merino/Fine Woolled/Ram/Under/18 months'. Surface marks in fields on first medal, light spotting on obverse of second medal, otherwise good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $220
SOLD $340
Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1897, mostly in gilt and bronze, including (C.1897/6, /10[2], /22, /23, /25, /26 [3], /29[2], /40, /42, /69[2], /70, /71, /80, /82[2], /87[2] silver, /88[2], /89). All pierced at top, good - very fine. (25)
Estimate $160
SOLD $200
Australian colonial scrimshaw bullock horn, undated, with end caps intact and thus scarce, engraved with two large Celtic designs and inscribed to, JAMES FOWLER with a Maltese cross separating the names. Very fine piece of Australian colonial history.
Estimate $1,000
Passed in
Royal Geographical Society, award medal in silver (39mm), inscribed for 'Percy/Nichols/1900' (Eimer 1652). Beautifully toned, uncirculated, in original Wyon case of issue.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Blayney A&P Assoc, 1905, award fob in gold (9ct; 2.92g; 34mm), handcrafted, reverse inscribed, 'awarded to/Walter Marsh/for best Horse Shoes./light & heavy.' Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Prize fobs, 1905-1909, won by L.Greive, five in silver a few with gold plating and all hallmarked, one of these inscribed, 'Public/Schools Swimming/Carnival. 1908./Dining Compt./1st Prize. Pres By./W Kerr. Won by/L.Greive' and one fob in 9ct gold (3.18g) with initials 'LG' on obverse and reverse inscribed, 'N.B.S.P.S./L.Grieve (sic)/Swimming Champion/1909.'; Royal N.S.W. Bowling Association badge with Official Umpire brooch bar; another identical badge without brooch bar; Warrawee Bowling Club badge with brooch bar marked 'Lou Greive'; Sydney Cricket Ground 1975-1976 Member badge; N.S.W. Leagues Club 1989 Member badge. Very fine - good very fine. (11)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Life Saving Medals, Royal Life Saving Society, bronze medallions various types, shades and sizes from 25mm to 32mm (14), also includes the Intermediate Star (4), the Bronze Star (3) and the Bronze Cross, various dates ranging from 1907 to 1969. Mostly very fine - extremely fine. (21)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Sydney Skating Rink, admission ticket, 1907, season pass in cupro-nickel (35x22mm), obverse with skating rink building, reverse with impressed number 537, together with attached fob chain clip for wearing. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, in 15 carat gold (30mm) 'W.Forsyth/Lincoln Ram/1910'. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $400
SOLD $800
Victoria Country Fire Brigades Board, Long Service badge in silvered brass and enamel (2, the first with Stokes & Sons/Melbourne on reverse in 2-lines, the second with same maker in 2-lines but with the first line arched); Country Fire Brigades Member badge by Bridgland & King, 289 Lt.Lon.St; CFBD 1910 Bendigo, voided badge with suspension loop, by Stokes & Sons Melb; Country Fire Brigades Demonstration Bendigo 1938 badge, by Stokes Melb; Country Fire Brigades Demonstration Warrnambool 1937 badge, by Stokes Melb. Very fine - good very fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Albury & Border Pastoral & Agricultural Society, in bronze (48mm) by Stokes & Martin, three medals awarded to 'Jas Symington for Champion Durham Bull', 1910, 1911 and 1913; also Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, in silver (35mm) by Stokes & Martin 'James Symington/1906'. Good extremely fine - nearly uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $350
SOLD $600
Y(oung) A(ustralia) L(eague), Welcome Home badge, 1911-1912, in gilt bronze (34x28mm), with pin suspension, by J.C.Taylor, ribbon missing; silver prize fob medal, reverse inscribed, 'H.R.C.C./50M Time Trial/1923/Third/C.Pratt/2Hrs 37M. 40S.'; various other badges and pins, mostly enamelled, and a few tinnies. Poor - extremely fine. (38)
Estimate $50
SOLD $110