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Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in gilt copper sheet (43mm) (C.1888/8), uniface pressing of reverse; also Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, First Order of Merit, 1887, in gilt copper sheet (43mm), uniface pressing of reverse; both as samples, the first with pierced holes at top and bottom and both sides, the second with pierced hole at top and bottom edge. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in gilt copper sheet (43mm) (C.1888/8), uniface pressings of obverse and reverse as samples with pierced hole at top and bottom edge. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
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Melbourne International Exhibition, 1888, brooch made of three small medals (1x18mm, 2x16mm), the central one featuring the Exhibition building and the two side medals featuring Australian arms at that time; another Exhibition medal (22mm) (cf C.1880-81/9) made into a lapel badge; a single cufflink made from a Coolgardie Exhibition 1899 souvenir medal (16mm) (C.1899/8) and a smaller souvenir medal (13mm) featuring St George and the dragon; all in silver. The first missing pin, otherwise good very fine, the second good, the last very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $90
Exhibition of Women's Industries Sydney, 1888, in silver and another in bronze (both 39mm) (C.1888/14). The first with hairlines and some light pitting on obverse, fine, the second with a few small spots of wax on reverse, otherwise nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
France, Paris Universal Exposition 1889, prize medal in silvered bronze (63mm), Louis Bottee, obverse, France seated and holding a laurel wreath above artisan's head, exhibition grounds below, reverse, Victory seated on branch of tree and blowing trumpet and with arm around France, below a plaque impressed, 'Bratby & Hinchliffe'; Great Britain, Great Exhibition York 1889, in gilt (57mm), by J.A.Restall, reverse inscribed, 'Bratby & Hinchliffe/For/Excellence of Exhibit'. The first in leather pouch, silver worn in places, otherwise very fine, the second in maker's case of issue, extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $100
Tasmanian International Exhibition, 1891-2, in silver (32mm) (C.1891-2/4), die variety reverse with 'Awarded/To', inscribed to, 'Jas.Coulter Esq./In Commemoration'. A few small edge nicks, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Tasmanian International Exhibition, 1891-2, in silver and another in bronze (both 32mm) (C.1891-2/4), die variety reverse with 'Awarded/To', both unnamed. The first with brooch pin fitted to reverse, otherwise good very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Women's Work Exhibition, Sydney, 1892, in silver (39mm) (C.1892/3), by Amor, Sydney. Scuffing on reverse, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
USA, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892, in bronze (76mm) by C.E.Barber - U.S.Mint, obverse full length figure of Columbus arriving on the shore of America, reverse, Fame and Science either side of globe above inscription commemorating the four hundredth anniversary of Columbus landing, tablet below reads 'Higinbotham And Robinson'. In original metal case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Queensland International Exhibition, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in gilt bronze (46mm) (C.1897/9, this medal), by Stokes & Sons, unnamed. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Greater Britain Exhibition, 1899, Earls Court, London, in gilt (45mm), by Stokes & Sons, unnamed. In Stokes & Sons, Melbourne case of issue, scuffing in centre of reverse, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
Western Australia International Exhibition, 1899, Season Ticket in form of a small leather folder (50x72mm), gold blocked covers and inside 'No.461/Miss Dickson/Coolgardie' together with her photo, top left corner with pierced, metal protected hole. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $210
First Australian Exhibition of Womens Work, Melbourne, 1907, in silver (26mm) in fitted, ornate cross shaped frame (43x45mm) with suspension, by Newman, obverse, arms of Lord Northcote, Governor General of Australia, reverse, Highest/Award For/ (inscribed) 'Alto Solo/over 20/Carmen Pinschof'; also another identical medal inscribed, 'Mezzo Sop Solo/over 20/ Carmen Pinschof'. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $600
South Australia Chamber of Manufactures Incorporated, South Australian Exhibition, 1910, in silver (51mm), reverse inscribed, 'Wm. Coward./Engraving.' Hairlines, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
South Australia Chamber of Manufactures Incorporated, South Australian Exhibition, 1910, in silver (51mm), reverse inscribed, 'Stott & Willcocks./Rosa Buggy.' Hairlines, otherwise nearly extremley fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
South Australia Chamber of Manufactures Incorporated, All Australian Peace Exhibition, 1920, in silver (51mm), reverse inscribed, 'Miss G.K. Good/Water Colour,/Flower Study'; another identical but for 1925, in silver (32mm), reverse inscribed, 'Miss G K Good/China Painting/Conventional/Design/One Article'. First with small edge nick on reverse, otherwise extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
South Australia Chamber of Manufactures Incorporated, All Australian Peace Exhibition, 1920, in bronze (51mm), reverse inscribed, 'W.F. Cooper/Photography,/Seascapes'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
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South Australia Chamber of Manufactures Incorporated, All Australian Exhibition, 1925, in silver (32mm), reverse inscribed, 'Miss/J.E.F. Werlin./Fishscale/Work'; another identical but for 1930, reverse inscribed. 'A.E. Hodges./Coach and Body Building/Touring Body/frame and/doors'. The first with a few very small edge bumps on reverse, otherwise very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
South Australia Chamber of Manufactures Incorporated, All Australian Exhibition, 1930, in silver (32mm), reverse inscribed, 'T.H. Teague/Model Yacht'; another but in bronze, reverse inscribed. 'Miss G Rohde/Art/Needlework'. The second toned, otherwise good very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
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French Exhibitions in Australia, March - April 1956, La Perouse 1741-1788, in bronze (67mm) (C.1956/10), by Georges Guiraud, obverse, La Perouse. In case of issue, uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $150
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