Catalogue
Acclimatization Society of Victoria, in bronze (58mm) by J.S & A.B Wyon sc 1868 T.Landseer A.R.A. Adj in exergue (C.1868/3), uninscribed. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $320
Award medals to William Henry Warren, Science and Art Department National Prize in Science, the Queen's Medal, (1872), in bronze (38mm), by W.Wyon, obverse crowned head of young Queen Victoria left, reverse, text inside wreath, edge inscribed, 'W.H.Warren. Mathematics. 1872'; Whitworth Scholarship Medal for Mechanical Engineers, (1873), in bronze (57mm), by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, obverse, bust of Sir Joseph Whitworth left, reverse, precision engineering machinery, edge inscribed, 'William H.Warren. 1873.'; Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887, First Order of Merit, in bronze (76mm) (C.1887/5), by E.A.Altmann, Melbourne, obverse, old Queen Victoria bust left, reverse, text inside wreath, unnamed as issued; Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce medal, 1910, in silver (64mm), by Bertram Mackennal, obverse, George V head left, reverse, text inside wreath, edge inscribed, 'W.H.Warren, LL.D., M.Inst. C.E., M.Am. Soc. C.E., For His Paper On "The Hardwood Timbers Of New South Wales" Session 1912-1913.' The last three medals with edge bruise, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $400
SOLD $600
Opening of the Victorian Exhibition, 1872, in white metal (47mm) by Stokes & Martin (C.1872/3); Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in bronze (76mm) by Stokes & Martin (C.1888/8) edge impressed 'M.Nairne and Co'. Very good - fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
E.W.Cole's medals, as per Chitty numbers 1, 12, 13, 16, 18, 24, 27, 31, 48, 52, 60, 62, 67, 69; also a Becker - Varne New South Wales dump (1813) replica (c1963). Fine - good very fine. (15)
Estimate $200
SOLD $340
Agricultural Society of New South Wales, undated (1877), Practice with Science, in bronze (90mm) by Hardy Brothers London & Sydney, inscribed on reverse 'Awarded to/R.Gardner/Quarrymen & Prospectors/Fatigue-Saving Drill/& Quartz Testing Apparatus/Combined/Sydney 1877'. Edge knocks on obverse rim, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $170
Agricultural Society of New South Wales, undated (1877), Practice with Science, in bronze (90mm) by Hardy Brothers London & Sydney, inscribed on reverse 'John Robertson/for/Wheelwrights Work/Sydney 1877'. Edge bumps, very good.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Australian Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, Ballaarat, 1878, in bronze (47mm) by E.A.Altmann, edge inscribed 'A.Duncan' (C.1878/1). Edge bruises, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in silver (51mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon; Exhibition of Women's Industries, 1888, in silver (39mm) by Amor, Sydney (C.1888/14), both unnamed. With edge bruises, very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (2) (76mm no stop after CCC in date and 51mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon; Exhibition of Women's Industries, 1888, in bronze (39mm) by Amor, Sydney (C.1888/14), all unnamed. First medal with edge knocks at 3 o'clock on obverse, good very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $280
Australian International Exhibitions, Sydney 1879-80, Melbourne 1880-81, Presentation medal in bronze (76mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, obverse bust of Albert Edward Prince of Wales K.G. President of the Royal Commission, engraved on reverse 'The Earl/Cadogan/Commissioner' within wreath, in a Wyon case of issue gilt blocked on lid 'A.E./Royal Commission/Australian/International/Exhibitions'. Polished on obverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $380
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in silver (51mm) by H.Stokes, edge impressed 'Earl Cadogan For Servics'. In leather case gilt blocked on outside of lid 'Melbourne International/Exhibition/Earl Cadogan/Commissioner/1880', extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $380
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in bronze (76mm) by H.Stokes, edge impressed 'Ch.O'Neil - Juror'. In fitted case, reverse with damage between 11-2 o'clock, also a cut, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Orange Wesleyan Band Of Hope, The Young Australia, undated (c1880), in white metal (38mm) by Stokes & Martin, pierced hole at top edge. A very rare temperance medal, pierced at top, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $360
Fruits of Temperance, Roman Catholic Total Abstinance Pledge given by Reverend R. Hennebery in white metal (41mm) by Stokes & Martin. Uneven surface, fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $130
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