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Newcastle Hospital blood donor badge, (c1948), in bronze (26mm), by Andor Meszaros, (see C.1948/5), one with lapel lug, no maker's name, engraved number at bottom, 619; one pin back, by Stokes/& Sons, impressed number at top, 2754; one with lapel lug, by J.Pinches/London, impressed number at bottom, 3584. Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $80
Magician badges, includes Wizards Magicians Club; David Jones Junior Magical Club; International Brotherhood of Magicians; tinnie for Member of the ETA Magicians Club and various other badges, and a host of magician related tokens and modified coins as well as a range of other coins, mostly Australian, and a belt made from Great Britain farthings, halfpennies and pennies, mostly Queen Victoria issues, with a list of coin donors made by Mrs Will Andrade. Poor - uncirculated. (100+)
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
Commonwealth Jubilee Celebrations, 1951, in bronze (36x68mm) (C.1951/1), by Denham, Neal & Treloar (3), one on red ribbon with suspender 'Queensland', another on a green ribbon with suspender 'Tasmania', and another on a light blue ribbon with suspender 'Participant'. All with some scuffing or spotty toning, very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Centenary of the Government of Victoria, 1951, in bronze (64mm) by A.Meszaros (C.1951/3), unnamed; Ku-ring-gai Municipal Council Jubilee, 1956, in silvered bronze (38mm) (C.1956/4). The first with scuffing on reverse, very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $90
SOLD $50
Centenary of the Government of Victoria, 1951, in bronze (64mm) by A.Meszaros (C.1951/3), unnamed. In original case of issue with certificate, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Centenary of the Government Of Victoria, 1951, award in bronze (55mm) by Andor Meszaros (C.1951/4), unnamed. In case of issue by maker, K.G.Luke, toned uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Jubilee of the Commonwealth of Australia, 1951, presentation medal in bronze (63mm) (C.1951/7), by Amor, inscribed on reverse with illegible text, perhaps a trial run, 'Hon Sir (and then various upright and angled strokes)'. A few tone spots, otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Separation 1851 Federation 1901, c1951, in bronze (58mm) (C.S/2), by A.Meszaros, minted by Pinches for Numismatic Association of Victoria. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, Queensland, (1951), in 18ct gold (45.3g; 45mm) (C.1885/7), by Allan Wyon, a later striking by A.J.Parkes, edge inscribed, 'Chas A. Fitz-Gerald F.R.G.S.A. 7-5-1951'. In official case, uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,900
Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, Queensland, (1951), in bronze (45mm) (C.1885/7), by Allan Wyon, a later striking by A.J.Parkes. Uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Coronation of Elizabeth II, 1953, presentation medal in gilt bronze (58mm) (C.1953/1a), by K.G.Luke, unnamed. Toned uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Tasmania Celebrates the 150th Anniversary of British Settlement, 1953-54, in silvered bronze (69mm), (C.1953-54/1, this medal), by Stokes Melb. In case of issue, some hairlines and toning, extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $80
Preston Motors Pty Ltd, 25 Years Association With General Motors Holdens Ltd, in silvered bronze (76mm) (C.1955/5); To Commemorate Opening of First Stage of Ord River Irrigation Project, 1963, in bronze (37mm) (C.1963/12); Cloncurry Centenary set of two, 1967, in bronze (both 57mm) (C.1967/4 & 5) (2). With packs or cases of issue, uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
2nd Eesti Paevad Melbourne, 1955 (Australian Estonian Festival), in bronze (23mm), uniface (C.unlisted); Lithuanians in Australia, undated, in gilt (31mm) with suspension loop, unnamed; Maurice Bernard Keain, (Numismatic Society of South Australia), (c1995), award medal in bronze (51mm), unnamed; The Royal Australian Chemical Institute, Analytical Chemical Divison, undated, in bronze (57mm); athletics prize medal, undated, in silvered bronze (48mm), by K.G.Luke; also Citizen's Life Assurance Company Ltd, The Fight For The Million, 1898, in bronze (25mm), inscribed to, 'Mr W.J.C.Ward'. The last poor, otherwise good very fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Stokes & Sons Pty Ltd 100 Years Progress, Melbourne, 1956, in bronze (58mm), three varieties (C.1956/9, 9a, 9b), by Stokes & Sons. The first and last with spotty discolouration on obverse caused by reaction to glue in original cases, otherwise as issued, the second in case of issue, uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
Passed in
International Federation of Amateur Swimming (FINA), (1956), in bronze (60mm) (C.1956/12, this medal), reverse inscribed, 'Melbourne/1956'. In case of issue, some spotty toning in parts near edge, otherwise virtually uncirculated and very scarce.
Estimate $200
Passed in
Sheep shearer statue, in Aradon fine pewter (71mm high), signed by Bill Manion '95; beer tankard in EPNS (120mm high), with handle (this dented), by Stokes, one side impressed, 'Stokes Centenary/1856-1956; beer tankard in Selangor pewter (94mm), with handle, wide base; Penguin in silvered bronze (approx 164mm high; 0.88kg), flat on one side with four threaded holes, suitable for door stopper if fitted to a timber stand; aged, cast bronze badge (64x86mm), with suspension ring, features two men of ancient Rome in a chariot pulled by four horses. Very good - very fine. (5)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Sir Earle Page, 1958, in bronze (69mm) (C.1958/1, this medal) by A.Meszaros. Dark toned, otherwise uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
The Australian Broadcasting Commission, 1959, twenty year's service medal in bronze (70mm) by Andor Meszaros (C.1959/7), unnamed. In box, toned uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Municipality of Randwick Centenary, 1959, in bronze (44mm) (C.1959/9, this medal), by Angus & Coote, reverse inscribed, '14yrs & Un. 55yds B'fly/Breast'str Boys./J.Wade/3rd.'; Wollongong Centenary Championships, 1959, in aluminium (57mm) (C.1959/13, this medal), by Stokes Melb, rim holed at top and bottom for fitting to swivel stand; Glenorchy Centenary, 1964, in gilded bronze (44mm) (C.1964/2); Miss Australia Quest to Aid Spastic Children, 1966, in copper (51mm) (C.1966/24, this medal); The Boy Scouts Association, Jindalee Jamboree, 1967, in gilded white metal (48mm) (C.1967/10); Military Historical Society of Australia, Sixty Five Years Australian Army, 1968, in cast bronze (61mm) (C.1968/5); Historical Medal Society of Australia & New Zealand issues, Voyager Medal, 1969, in bronze (38mm) (C.1969/4) (2, one with packet), also First Moon Landing, 1969, in bronze (38mm) (C.1969/15), with packet; Apollo II, 1969, in oxidised cupro nickel, 1969 (34mm) (C.1969/18), with issue card; Apollo II, 1969, in cast bronze (49mm) (C.1969/19), with packet. Most packets damaged or with foxing, C1968/5 with a few areas of oxidation, the last with edge bump, otherwise good very fine - uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $120
Passed in
Royal Exchange Assurance Opening, 1960, in bronze (64mm) (C.1960/9, this medal), reverse inscribed, 'H. Moulton'; Twelfth International Congress of Scientific Management, 1960, in silvered bronze (57x67mm) (C.1960/12, this medal), by K.G.Luke, unnamed; Australia's 175th Anniversary, 1963, in silvered bronze (58mm) (C.1963/9, this medal). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $110
Passed in
Australian Trade Mission, 1961, in bronze (37mm) (C.1961/5); Comalco Aluminium (Bell Bay) Limited, 1962, in aluminium (47mm) (C.1962/7); Newcastle Numismatic Society Decimal Conversion Medal, 1966, in bronze (38mm) (C.1966/7); Newcastle Numismatic Society for 150 Years Newcastle East Public School, 1966, in silver (38mm) (C.1966/8); Third Asian and Pacific Marketing Conference, 1968, in bronze (38mm) (C.1968/4), with suspension ring; Cobar Copper Centenary, 1969, in oxidised silvered bronze and another in copper (both 38mm) (C.1969/3) (2); Goldfields Historical & Arts Society (Dunolly), 1969, in gilded bronze (48mm) (C.1969/14); Inauguration of The Indian Pacific Passenger Service, 1970, in silvered bronze (51mm) (C.1970/61); Qantas Jubilee Staff Commemorative Medal, 1970, in bronze (38mm) (C.1970/62). Extremely fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $180
Passed in
Australia's 175th Anniversary NSW Celebrations, 1963, in oxidised silvered base metal (61x94mm), a uniface, cut-out and enlarged section of the obverse design from the medal by Amor (C.1963/9). Some scuff marks, otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Anzac 50th Anniversary, by Numismatic Assn of Victoria, 1965, in silver and another in bronze (both 38mm) (C.1965/2), by K.G.Luke, the first with edge number 140, the second with number 263. In set case, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Royal Australian Mint Opened, 1966, in silver and another in bronze (both 39mm) (C.1966/16) (2); 50th Anniversary of Trans-Australian Railway, 1967, in silver and another in bronze (both 38mm) (C.1967/6) (2); City of Adelaide Fifth Festival of Arts, 1968, in silver and another in bronze (both 39mm) (C.1968/7) (2); 50th Anniversary of Nickel Coinage, 1969, in nickel (38mm) (C.1969/1). In cases of issue, these all have foxing on lid lining and the 1968 issue cases have no lining, medals uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Tamworth City Games, in bronze and enamel (52x57mm), with suspension lug; V.S.A.Nordic, medal in silvered (64mm), another identical in bronze; Ice Hockey generic medal, in white metal (51mm); Australian Trotting Council, in gilt (58mm); Veteran Car Club of WA, Mandurah, 1966, in copper (41mm), with pierced hole at edge for suspension; 1st National 1&2 CYL. Rally, Albury, 1982, in silvered (50mm), issued by Veteran Car Club of Australia N.S.W.; Australian Eagle Prime Time Veteran Cyclists Marathon, 1982, Eagle Living Insurance Award For Outstanding Achievement In Marketing, in gilt (60mm); cricket medal, generic issue without name, in silver (?), by Stokes, with pierced hole at top and bottom on rim for mounting on a stand; Royal Military College, award medal in bronze (48mm); Battery of Horse Artillery, Sunbury, Shire of Bulla, 1988, in bronze (48mm), with suspension ring; Swimming Carnival Inter Service Colleges, prize medal in bronze (51mm), with suspension ring; all medals unnamed. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
National Trust presentation paper weight, (1968), oval (57x77mm), in lead based metal, obverse, monogram initials 'NT' (National Trust) within laurel wreath, reverse impressed, "The Studios"/26-11-68'. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
Passed in
John Oxley, Numismatic Association of Victoria, c1968, in sterling silver and bronze (51mm) (C.J/1) (2) both edge no.66; 75th Anniversary of Federation, A.N.Z. Numismatic Society Melbourne, c1976, in oxidised silvered bronze and gilt bronze (50mm) (C.A/16) (2), both edge no.158; Central Deborah Gold Mine Reopened 1970/Underground Reopened, 1986, in gilt bronze (38mm) (C.1986/28); The Kodak Holey Dollar Medal, 1988, in copper and silvered copper (31mm) (C.1988/18) (2); The Australian Numismatic Society 75th Anniversary, 1988, in silver (32mm) (C.1988/21). The first two pairs in cases, the rest in packs of issue, uncirculated. (4 + 2 pairs)
Estimate $110
Passed in
Military Historical Society of Australia, 50th Anniversary London to Australia Flight, 1969, in gilt bronze, silvered bronze and another in bronze (all 50mm) (C.1969/6) (3); 50th Anniversary First Aeroplane Flight, England - Australia, 1969, in silvered bronze and another in bronze (both 38mm) (C.1969/11a) (2); Warana Air Race, 1969, award medal in gilt bronze (40mm) (C.1969/20), unnamed. In cases or packs of issue, the cases with foxing on lid lining, the first bronze medal with a spot of oxidation, otherwise uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Robert Gordon Menzies, 1969, in silver (140g), and another in bronze (both 63mm) (C.1969/8), by Andor Meszaros, struck by Stokes, the first is uniface without concentric circles as shown in Carlisle. Both in cases of issue, uncirculated and a scarce pair, only 50 silver medals issued. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200