Catalogue
River Murray Steam Navigation Medal, 1853, in bronze (63mm) (cf C.1853/1), a 150th anniversary replica in case with certificate; another being a plaster cast (78mm) of the obverse only, reverse impressed 'John M. Chapman/Australiana/Collection', in unofficial box; Admella Medal, 1859, in bronze (50mm) (cf C.1859/1), being a replica medal in case with certificate, case damaged. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, bronze (58mm) by the Royal Mint, London (C.1853/2). In original fitted case, this damaged, toned with traces of mint red, choice uncirculated and very scarce in this condition.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $3,000
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in white metal (58mm) by the Royal Mint, London (C.1853/2). In fitted box made from a Stokes & Sons' box c1940s and includes pencil rubbing of medal with reference to Dr G H Abbot 4/8/41, some contact marks on high points and two small dark spots in reverse field, otherwise mint bloom, uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
Australian Centenary, 1888, in bronze (51mm) (C.1888/1), by Amor, unnamed. Digs on obverse, otherwise nicely dark toned and uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Queensland Police Force, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee bronze medal, 1897 (C.1897/101), unnamed. Traces of mint red, uncirculated.
Estimate $500
SOLD $800
Commonwealth of Australia, Sydney, 1901, in bronze (38mm) (C.1901/14), unnamed. Small oxidation spot near reverse edge, otherwise traces of mint red uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Commonwealth of Australia, invitation to attend the Inaugural Celebrations at Sydney commencing on the 1st January 1901, certificate (265x175mm) block framed under glass in timber frame (320x260mm), named to 'The Braidwood Express representatives'. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Patrick Francis Cardinal Moran, 50 Golden Years in the Priesthood, 1904, in bronze (51mm) (C.1904/5). With traces of mint red, one small oxidation spot, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Church of England Grammar School Melbourne, Jubilee, 1908, in bronze (53mm) (C.1908/2, this medal), by Stokes & Sons, reverse inscribed, 'Hobby Exhibition/2nd Prize/Rigg Bros'; Pittwater House Preparatory School Official Opening of Stage I, 1964, in aluminium (38mm) (C.1964/5); Cranbrook School Fiftieth Anniversary, 1968, in silver (51mm) (C.1968/1); Pittwater House Grammar School New Classroom Block Opened, 1970, in bronze (51mm) (C.1970/57). The first in original case of issue by Stokes & Son, much mint red, the second with some very minor edge nicks, otherwise uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, established 1855, George V medal in silver (41mm) (C.G/4), edge inscribed, 'D.G.Stewart'. Nicely toned, uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950
Anzac in Eternal Remembrance, 1914-18, in bronze (60mm) by Dora Ohlfsen (C.1914-18/1, this medal). In case of issue marked on lid 'ANZAC MEDAL', age damage to silk in lid lining, a few tone spots on medal, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Dr Woodward Memorial, N.S.W. Railways & Tramways Ambulance Corps, (est.1908), in silver (44mm) (C.D/5), by W.J.Amor, Sydney. In case of issue, this damaged, medal with a few very minor edge nicks, nicely toned, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
France, Alliance Francaise, (1912), teacher's service award in silver (68mm), by Daniel Dupuis, obverse, female teacher seated with student children around, reverse, open book with laurel branch behind, on the book is a panel inscribed, 'Mrs Higginbotham/Sydney/1912'. In case of issue, closing latch needs adjustment, medal toned uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Victoria College of Music, award medal (1916), in bronze (38mm), reverse inscribed, 'Awarded To/Gladys Fletcher/For/Pianoforte Playing/Intermediate Grade/Chippenham Centre/Feby 1916'. In case of issue, toned, virtually uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Prince of Wales Royal Visit to City of Sydney, 1920, in bronze (51mm) (C.1920/1), by Amor. Nicely toned, uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $500
Australia 1920, award medal in bronze (51mm), by Amor. Fingerprint on reverse, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $420
J.Tscherne sample card of medals, includes, Municipality of Hamilton Jubilee, 1921, in bronze (25mm) (C.1921/6), by Amor; S.C.G.S. Memorial Ground, 1923-24, in copper (23mm) (C.1923-4/1, no illustration), by Amor; Sydney University War Memorial, 1928, in silver (23mm) (C.S/12), by Amor; other sample rough sketches of obverses and reverses of medals by J.Tscherne, all on card marked Sample 1 through to 5; also another sample of a religious medal in gilt, by W.P.O. Ltd, Belfast, made in England, attached to a separate sample card. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (4 + 3 sketches)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Amor Ltd representative's specimen box of medals, c1938, some marked SPECIMEN on edge, includes 29th International Congress, 1928, in silvered bronze (40mm) (C.1928/3); Littlejohn Memorial Award, undated (c1935), in silvered bronze (89mm); Hardy Memorial Medal (Sydney Technical College), 1872-1936, in bronze (51mm); R.W.Chapman Medal (Institution of Engineers Australia), undated (c1936), in bronze (51mm); Amor 50th Anniversary, 1938, in silvered bronze (39mm) (C.1938/1); Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938 Youth Carries On, in bronze (29mm) (C.1938/5) (2); Australia's 150th Anniversary Landing at Sydney Cove, 1938, in silvered bronze (57mm) (C.1938/7); Australia's 150th Anniversary Commemorative Salon of Photography, 1938, in silvered bronze (64mm) (C.1938/8); Australia's 150th Anniversary Philatelic Exhibition, 1938, in bronze (32x44mm) (C.1938/11); Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, in silvered bronze (51mm) (C.1938/17); also thin sample strike of obverse portrait for Dr Woodward Memorial medal, undated, in bronze (45mm), (see C.D/5). In fitted, hinged-lid plush case, foxing on lid lining, medals uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $850
SOLD $500
The Herald and Allied Publications Melbourne, 1928, in form of a paperweight (87x55mm) (C.1928/6), with four short half-ball legs. In box of issue, fingerprint at top right corner, otherwise toned and virtually uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Freemasons Hospital of Victoria, undated, in silvered bronze, type with standing figure at left and motto, 'Amicus Humani Generis', with brooch suspender bar marked, 'Life Governor', reverse inscribed, 'T.H.Taylor'; another identical design but smaller and in enamel and silvered bronze, with brooch suspender bar marked, 'Life Governor/Freemason Hospital/Of Victoria, reverse inscribed, 'W.H.Langley.'; Darling River R.A.Chapter No.671 mark degree jewel, 26.10'32; another for Campbelltown R.A.Chapter 528, undated; trio of miniatures mounted on silver bar, one missing, includes Masonic Mark jewel and Royal Arch Chapter Companion jewel; various types of Masonic Mark pennies (6). With one maker's case, fine - extremely fine. (10 + miniatures)
Estimate $70
SOLD $90
Vacuum Oil Company, Fortieth Anniversary, 1935, in silvered bronze (69mm) by Stokes & Sons (C.1935/7). In original case, this with some damage, medal uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Coronation of George VI, Western Australia, 1937, maker's test strike in silvered for reverse, struck on dished metal (C.1937/17), the obverse legend is visible on the outer edge of the metal dish. Toned, otherwise uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $50
SOLD $160
Coronation of George VI, South Australia, 1937, maker's test strikes in silvered metal (C.1937/18), (3) one struck with obverse only and without collar (28mm); another obverse only struck onto larger planchet (31mm), reverse concave; another obverse only struck oversize (30mm) on larger planchet (32mm), reverse concave. Toned uncirculated and scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Crowned May 12 1937, The Three Kings of 1936, issued 1937, in silver (51mm) (C.1937/21), by Amor Sydney. Uncirculated.
Estimate $350
SOLD $400
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Crowned May 12 1937, The Three Kings of 1936, issued 1937, in bronze (51mm) (C.1937/21), by Amor Sydney. Uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, in bronze (29mm) (C.1938/5), maker's test strikes for obverse and reverse, both on dished metal, the obverse convex (36mm), the reverse concave (33mm). With much mint red, uncirculated. (2 pieces)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Australia's 150th Anniversary Philatelic Exhibition Sydney, 1938, in bronze (32x44mm) (C.1938/11), bottom edge impressed, 'Amor', bottom of reverse impressed, 'Specimen Only'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $90
SOLD $300
Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, in silver (72.1g), and another in silvered bronze (both 51mm) (C.1938/17), by Amor, the first with edge impressed, 'W.T.McClelland'. The first in case and the second in box, both by Amor, the first with foxing on lid lining, medals uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
The Prudential Assurance Company Limited, Prudential Building Sydney Opened, 1939, in silver (64mm) (C.1939/4, this medal), by Amor, edge impressed, 'Sir George Barstow, K.C.B., LL.D., Deputy Chairman of Directors'. In Amor Ltd case of issue, toned uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $350
SOLD $320
Pope Pius XI In Memoriam, Australia Mourns, 1939, in silvered bronze (40mm) (C.1939/6), by Amor, with suspension ring. Uncirculated.
Estimate $120
SOLD $110