Catalogue
Wide Bay & Burnett Pastoral & Ag(ricultura)l Society, undated (1895), in silver (44mm), by E.Altmann. Melbourne and Wittenbach & Co. Melb., reverse inscribed, 'G.H.Jones/For/Blood Entire Colt/1895'. Edge nicks and bumps and digs on obverse, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $500
The National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, undated (1896), in bronze (51mm), by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse, 'Exhibition/1896/E.A.Jolliffe/& Co/Single Seated/Abbott Buggy'. A few dark spots, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Northern Agricultural Association, Singleton Show, 1897, silver disc (39mm), missing ornate surround with loop top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'Richard Read/Singleton/Buggy Gelding/"Tommy"'. Scratches on reverse, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, 1898, struck at the Exhibition, in gilt bronze (43mm) (C.1898/7), by W.J.Amor, Sydney. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Wide Bay & Burnett Past(ora)l & Agr(icultura)l Society, undated (1898), in silver (44mm), obverse by E.Altmann. Melb., reverse by Wittenbach & Co. Melb., reverse inscribed, 'H.Palmer & Sons/For/Sugar "White Vacuum"/Unrefined/1898.' In case of issue of A.H.Wittenbach & Co, Medallists, Melbourne, a few very minor edge nicks and faint hairlines, otherwise nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $1,100
Cook District Pastoral And Agricultural Society, Estd 1891 (issued 1890s), in bronze (38mm), unnamed. Minor edge nicks, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
Passed in
Port Macquarie & Hastings Dist(rict). A(gricultural) & H(orticultural) S(ociety)., undated (c1890), in silver (22mm), by E.Altmann. Melb., with suspension loop, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded to/Mrs MacDonnell/for/Jams &/Preserves'. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Tenterfield I(ntercolonial). P(astoral). A(gricultural). & M(ining). Society, undated (c1890s), in bronze (22mm), by E.Altmann Melb, unnamed. Edge nicks, fine and scarce.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Warialda Pastoral and Agricultural Association, undated (c1890s), in silver (38mm), by Flavelle, inscribed on reverse 'Second Prize/T.Howes/14 Stone/Hack'. Groove in rim at 1 o'clock on reverse and another very small cut on edge at 12 0'clock on obverse, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $650
Warialda Pastoral and Agricultural Association, undated (c1890s), in bronze (38mm), by Flavelle, unnamed. Some mint red, uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $420
Wentworth Pastoral Agricultural & Horticultural Society, undated (c1890s), in silver with faint gilt finish (42x5mm) thick planchet, by S.Schlank, inscribed on reverse '1st Prize/Merino Ram/Over 1 1/2 &/Under 2 1/2 Yrs/Won By/W.Crozier/Moorna'. Nicely toned, hairlines and some very minor edge nicks, otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $650
Wentworth Pastoral Agricultural & Horticultural Society, undated (c1890s), in silver (29x2.7mm) thin planchet, by S.Schlank, inscribed on reverse '2nd Prize/Ram/Over 2 1/2 Yrs/Won By/W.Crozier'. Nicely toned, hairlines and some very minor edge nicks, otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $260
The Governor's Prize, undated (late 1890s), in bronze (46mm), by P.Blashki & Sons, reverse with coat of arms of Sir Thomas Brassey, Governor of Victoria 1895-1900, unnamed. Scuff marks, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Mackay P(ioneer). R(iver). F(ruiterers'). Association. A(gricultural). P(astoral). And I(ndustrial). Show, undated (1900), in silver (31mm), by Stokes & Sons, reverse inscribed, 'W.Jones./for/Pot Plant/Collection/1900'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $270
Untitled award medal, undated (c1900s), in bronze (45mm), by Stokes Melb, obverse, left facing bust of Greek goddess Athena wearing helmet decorated with a griffon, around the edge the legend, 'HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE', reverse, laurel wreath and inside, 'AWARDED/TO', unnamed. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Department of Agriculture Victoria, Bunyip Agricultural Society, 1908, in gold (15ct, 12.64g, 30.5mm), Champion Prize awarded by Dept of Agriculture To, (inscribed), 'J.W.Doyle/Best Black/Orpington Cock'. Fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Heathcote Agricultural Society, Certificate of Merit (32x25cm), Spring Show 1905, named to 'Miss Florrie Begg for School Drawings', printed by F.W.Niven & Co, Ballarat; also coloured copy of the poster for the 1888 Centennial Exhibition by Agricultural Society of New South Wales. The last sealed in plastic, the first with some edge splits and paper loss at two top corners, otherwise very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $160
Lockyer A(gricultural) & I(ndustrial) Society, undated (1901), handcrafted award fob medal in 9ct gold (31mm; 6.73g), by Wittenbach & Co, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded/to/Thos Fisher/for/Col. Of Potatoes/(Laidley)/1901.'. Good fine and very scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $570
The National Agricultural Society of Victoria, undated (1903), in silver (35mm), by S. & M. (Stokes & Martin), edge inscribed, '3rd. Prize, Trotting Colt 2 Years Old', reverse inscribed, 'Michael Vallence/1903'. Scuff marks in field, otherwise toned good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Y(ass). P(astoral) & A(gricultural). A(ssociation)., undated (1903), in silver (44.5mm), by W.J.Taylor, obverse design same as Melbourne Regatta medal (1867) (see Noble Numismatics Sale 88B lot 792), reverse inscribed, 'Y.P & A.A./Awarded To/S.M.Ryrie/for/Ewe/Under 2 1/2 Years'. Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $490
National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, Queensland Jubilee, 1859-1909, in silver (46mm), by Amor (C.1909/7) (this medal), unnamed. Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $250
Passed in
National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, Queensland Jubilee, 1859-1909, in bronze (46mm), by Amor (C.1909/8) (this medal), reverse inscribed, 'Mr J.Corney/Collection/Of Vehicles'. With suspension loop fitted, good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, Amor lead trials c1906 for Chairman brooch bar; Committee brooch bar; Treasurer brooch bar; Judge brooch bar; Steward brooch bar; Secretary clasp; Patron clasp. Uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
W(est). A(ustralian). Poultry & Dog Association, (no name on medal), undated (1907), in bronze (51mm), by Vaughton, Birm, reverse inscribed, 'Perth Show/1907/Won By/Treloar & Lowe'. A few small oxidation spots, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, Judge's medals, no ribbons (3); Steward's medal clasp for 1924; Royal Agric. Soc. N.S.W. 1911 enamel badge attached to long pin (155mm) (cake tester?); Steward's medal ribbon and clasp for year 2000 but no medal; RAS Staff badge; Superintendent brooch bar for 1981; Guest badges (2) for 1967, numbers 149 and 150; Judge's blue award ribbons (3, two marked for 1935); name tag for Bert Wills; Member's Child passes (7, six different types); Junior ticket 1960-61 issued to Master M.Lewis; Honorary Passes, 2011 (2), 2013 (2), 2014 (2), 2015 (2, on neck ribbons); Grand Parade 2007, Member's Reserve one day pass; Thank's for the Memories, 1997 tags (2), also blue and gold rosettes and ribbons for same event (2); Fifth Prize rosette and ribbon in green felt and yellow print, 2007 and 2012; Council Meal Vouchers, 2011 (4), 2013 (4), 2014 (4), 2015 (4); official commemorative badge celebrating A Century of Woodchop (2), in packs of issue; 1998 lapel badge, on postcard for Easter Show 1st Year at Homebush Bay; souvenir postal cover, 1982 for a century at Moore Park; Royal Easter Show 1971 matches pack; Sydney Olympic Park P1 multi use transport tickets, 2013, 2014; Showground Guide 1976; 1961 Sydney Trade Fair at Showground ticket, 1961; Forbe's P.A. & H. Assn, Annual Show, Lady's Ticket; Royal Show Windsor 1954 Overseas Visitor ribbon with brooch pin suspension; a large quantity of coloured cords for attaching a variety of types of badges, also a quantity of suspension loops and a few other items; also The Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania, medallion for 175 Years of Agricultural Shows in Tasmania, 1997, in bronze (39mm), in pack of issue. Mostly fine - uncirculated. (lot)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Royal Agric(ultural) & Hort(icultural) Society of South Australia, prize fob/medal, 1910, in gold (15ct; 15.81g; 27.5x41mm), by A.L.B (A.L.Brunkhorst), plain shield with border and scroll loop mount at top, obverse inscribed, 'Royal Agric & Hort/Society of/South Australia/Incorporated/Hon W.B.Rounsevell J.P./President/J.A.Riley/Secretary', reverse inscribed on top and bottom border, 'SEPT SHOW/1910' and on shield, 'Presented by/Department/of Agriculture/For/Champion Draught Entire/Won by Hill Bros/Southern Star'. In case of maker, uncirculated.
Estimate $750
SOLD $550
British Dairy Farmers' Association, Founded 1876 (issued 1913), in bronze (51mm), small pierced suspension ring hole at centre, top edge, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded To/Downs Co-Operative Dairy Co. Ltd./Miles, Queensland/For Colonial Unsalted Butter/Dairy Show, 1913'. Toned, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia, undated (1917), in silver (69mm), by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, edge inscribed 'Awarded To Mrs H.Mazure for Australian Sparkling White Wine. 1917.' Edge nicks and some scratches and scuff marks, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia, undated (1917), in silver (69mm), by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, edge inscribed 'Awarded To Mrs H.Mazure for Australian Sparkling Red Wine. 1917.' Edge nicks and some scratches and scuff marks, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia, undated (1918), in silver (69mm), by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, edge inscribed 'Awarded To E.Mazure for Red Wine of a Claret Type. 1918.' Minor edge nicks and some scuff marks on reverse, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $350