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Australia's Centennial, Melbourne Cup, 1888, in silver (16mm) (C.1888/12a); "Boy" Charlton Worlds Champion Distance Swimmer, 1924, in aluminium and bronze (32mm) (C.1924/1) (2), the aluminium issue holed at top; Surf Life Saving Assn of Aust Duke of York Surf Carnival, 1927, in silvered bronze (28mm) (C.1927/1), with suspension ring. The first damaged with remnants of mounting on obverse, poor, the rest very fine. (4)
Estimate $130
SOLD $120
Centenary Universal Exhibition Sydney, 1888, in gilt bronze (39mm) (C.1888/6), by Evan Jones, unnamed. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
United Labour, The Grand National Demonstration, 1890, in white metal (39mm) (C.1890/5, this medal), pierced hole for suspension ring. Struck slightly off centre, some mint bloom, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Women's Work Exhibition, Sydney, 1892, in bronze (39mm) (C.1892/3), by Amor, Sydney. A few small edge nicks, otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Installation of Sir W.J.Clarke as D.G.M. of Victoria, 1894, in gilt and enamel (38mm) (cf 1885/16), with suspension ring, reverse plain; Installation of Sir W.J. Clarke Bart as D.G. Supt R.A.M. Victoria, 1887, in gilt (37mm), with suspension ring, reverse plain (C.-). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
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Presentation medal, in silver (30x40mm), with suspender scroll, obverse inscribed, 'Presented/To/Weeks White, Esq/President of the/E.B.Band/By/The Members', reverse inscribed, 'April 27 - 94' inside an engraved scroll. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in white metal (38mm) (C.1897/91); To Commemorate Their Majesties' Coronation, Western Australia, 1911, in silvered bronze (31mm) (C.1911/23) (3) two with dot under T of Western on reverse and the other with the dot nearly below E; Newtown Jubilee Commemoration Medal, 1912, in gilt bronze (31mm) (C.1912/2); Commemorating First Crossing of Blue Mountains, 1913, in gilt bronze (23mm) (C.1913/2); also Great Britain, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, in gilt bronze (30mm), with ribbon featuring crossed flags of Union Jack and the Civil Ensign with crown (QVC) above; all medals with suspension rings, some with bars 'Fear God And' & 'Honor The King'. Fine - nearly extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, Presbyterian Church of Queensland, 1897, in gilt bronze (35mm) (C.1897/97, this medal), by A Parkes, unnamed. Nearly uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $120
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
Australia's Commonwealth, Promote Federation & Prosperity, 1899, in gilt bronze (23mm) (C.1899/1); cardboard shield shaped tag, 'Vote For The Federal Bill On Saturday Sept. 2, 1899 (second referendum on Federation); Australia Federated, 1901, in silver (23mm) (C.1901/5) brooch pin fitted to reverse; Opening of Federal Parliament by Duke and Duchess of York, 1901, in white metal (39mm) and another similar in gilt bronze (38mm) (C.1901/42 & 43) (2); Confederation of the Australian Commonwealth Union and Empire, 1901, in white metal (39mm) (C.1901/45), all medals with pierced hole for suspension ring. Very fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Good Luck to Australian Bushmens Contingent, 1900, in gilt bronze (23mm) (C.1900/21); Visit of the American Fleet to Australia, 1908, in white metal (31mm) (C.1908/6); Patriotic Day Maryborough, 1915, in gilt bronze (23mm) (C.1915/15); For King and Country, Gippsland Hospital Jubilee Year, 1916, in gilt bronze (31mm) (C.1916/3); Brendan Lane Mullins Memorial Medal, founded 1917, in gilt bronze (39mm) (C.1917/7), issued by Australian Historical Society. The first four with suspension rings and ribbons, very fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $110
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Commonwealth Celebrations, Victoria, 1901, in gilt brass (28x52mm) (C.1901/10), with suspension ring on reverse. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
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
Establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia, 1901, in silvered bronze (43mm) (C.1901/39, this medal), by W.J.Amor, Sydney. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
To Commemorate the Opening of the Federal Parliament, By Their R.H. The Duke and Duchess of York, 1901, in 9ct gold (25.65g; 39mm) (C.1901/43), by A.H.Davis. Nicely toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $700
SOLD $500
Souvenir teaspoon, c1901, in sterling silver (94mm long), features Parliament Buildings in ladle, along the handle, Victoria, and at the end, Empress Hotel building, all designs and details in relief. Small edge bump on ladle, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
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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
Australian Celebrations for Coronation, Edward VII and Alexandra, 1902, in bronze (27x39mm) (C.1902/12); Coronation Celebrations George VI, 1937, in gilt bronze (29mm) (C.1937/23); Elizabeth II Coronation, 1953, in white metal (31mm) (C.1953/7b), with Sunraysia pin bar (name scratched on back of this); Royal Visit issues, 1954, includes (C.1954/2 [gilt], 9 [aluminium], 9a [gilded aluminium], 19 [gilded and enamel], 20 [bronzed plastic]) (5), number 19 is a medal issued by RAOB and is inscribed on reverse, 'Bro/James/Woodrow K-O-M/Lodge Double Bay/No 54/1954'; Slovenian Association Sydney medal, 30-3-1969, in gilt bronze and enamel (32mm) (C.1969/-); Royal Visit to New Zealand, the Historical Medal Society of Australia & New Zealand, 1970, in bronze (38mm) (C.1970/58); all but the last holed for suspension or with suspension lug and mostly with ribbons. Very fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $70
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1st Australian Ladies Fire Brigade, fob medal in silver (27x32mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1902, obverse, voided design with central shield inscribed, 'N.C.M.A.', reverse inscribed, 'N.C.M.A.Farrell/Member/1st Australian/Ladies/Fire Brigade/1903'. Fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
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
Education Department Western Australia, School Punctual Attendance medals, (1901-6), in silver (31mm) (4) named to 'Sydney Hill/1904', 'Jack Hill/1905', Elsie Wooler/1906', and 'Hetty Gray/1906'; another identical but in gilt bronze for five years (gilt worn), named to 'Roy Earl/1901-1906'; also Trinity College of Music, London, in silver (29mm), reverse inscribed, 'Sydney Centre/Award/Bethlehem/Ladies' College/Ashfield/Verse - Spkg. Choir./Preparatory/May 1939'. Very good - good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
London College of Music, award medal in silver (42mm), edge hallmarked for Birmingham 1907, maker J.A.R (J.A.Restall), reverse inscribed, 'Stella/Ogilvie/For/Pianoforte Playing/Adv'd/Senior Section/June 1907'. In The London College of Music case of J.A.Restall, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
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
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Visit of U.S.A. Naval Fleet to Australia, 1908, in gilt bronze (28x30mm) (C.1908/8, this medal), with Welcome brooch bar, scratched on reverse, 'A.Simmons/Gowrie (?)'; another in gilt bronze (34x47mm) (C.1908/10, this medal), with original ribbon and Welcome brooch bar (pin missing). Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Visit of U.S.A. Naval Fleet to Australia, 1908, in gilt brass (41x41mm) (C.1908/14), with Welcome brooch bar. Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Visit of U.S. Naval Fleet, 1908, in silvered brass (40x40mm) (C.1908/19), by Schwaabs & S. Co., Milwaukee, with lugs on reverse (one missing). Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Visit of U.S. of A. Fleet, August, 1908, ID wallet in leather (86x57mm), with gold blocked details on cover. Fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Public Schools Demonstration Sydney N.S.W, to the American Fleet on its Visit to Australia, Department of School Instruction print on card paper of certificate (198x299mm) issued to school children who took part in the above demonstration at the Sydney Cricket Ground on August 26th 1908, named to Coralie Nix(?) of Fort St Model Public School. Some light foxing around edges and a few small paper splits at right edge, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
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
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, established 1855, George V medal in bronze (41mm) (C.G/4), edge inscribed, 'D.V.Morris'. Nicely toned, nearly uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $700
SOLD $950