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Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia, undated (1918), in bronze (69mm), by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, edge inscribed 'Awarded To E.Mazure for Austn Sparkling Red Wine. 1918.' Very minor edge nicks, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia, undated (1918), in bronze (69mm), by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, edge inscribed 'Awarded To E.Mazure Wine Show 1918 Australian Sparkling White Wine.' Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia, undated (1918), in bronze (69mm), by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, edge inscribed 'Awarded To E.Mazure for Sparkling Cider. 1918.' Minor edge nicks, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Sydney Show 1917, gilt lapel badge (37x22mm), features kangaroo left atop a boomerang; another being an Amor sample (vendor states no.S/3b), features a brooch bar marked 'Souvenir' and suspended below is a shield (35x47mm), featuring a standing kangaroo facing to the right in countryside setting, above 'Of The/Easter Show' and below, 'Sydney', reverse marked 'Imitation'. The second with some toning, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Victorian Poultry and Kennel Club, undated (c1910s), in bronze (50mm), unnamed. In case of issue by Dunklings, Melbourne, toned, uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
Arthur Yates & Co, Reliable Seeds, Sydney and Auckland, in silver (39mm; 3mm thick), new die with maker's mark, Amor Sydney, reverse inscribed, 'A.Lovegrove/Beecroft/1922'. Hairlines and a few light scratches on reverse, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Royal Agri(cultural). & Hort(icultural). S(ocie)ty. of S(outh). A(ustralia). Inco(r)p(orated), undated (1920), handcrafted medal in 9ct gold (6.68g; 37x38mm), reverse inscribed, 'Presented by/SA Government/for/CH./Hereford Bull./September Show. 1920', under glass in circular (61mm) silver metal bordered frame with suspension loop for hanging on a silver stand similar to an artist's easel. Medal uncirculated, the rest very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Royal Centenary Show, Sydney, N.S.W., 10 - 19 April 1922, small flag (29x21.5cm), printed one side at the top 'Royal Centenary Show/Sydney/10.1.19th April 1922' and below two mounted horses jumping a wall marked, '1822/1922'; also souvenir program (22.7x14.3cm; 36pp) for same show with same design on cover. The first age toned, the second with some loss of paper and some foxing, both scarce. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $40
R(oyal) H(orticultural) S(ocieties) Affiliated Societies, undated (1924-1968), in bronze (44mm), reverse inscribed, (1) 'D.H.S/Open Championship/Roses/R.Nichol/1924-2-3' (possibly Doncaster Horticutural Show); (2) 'The Royal/Agricultural/Society of N.S.W/Awarded to/Mrs J.Grose/(Decorative Sec)/1958'; (3) 'The Royal Agric./Soc. of N.S.W./Decorative/Mrs. J.Grose/1967'; (4) 'The Royal/Agricultural Soc./of N.S.W./To/Mrs J.Grose/Runner-Up/Banksian Medal/1968'. The first in case of issue by John Pinches, London and toned to chocolate brown, otherwise uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Royal Agri(cultural). & Hort(icultural). S(ocie)ty. of S(outh). A(ustralia). Inc(orporated), Presented by S.A.Government, September 1925, handcrafted medal in 9ct gold (approx 7g; 42x37mm), reverse inscribed, 'For/Champion/Hereford Bull/Won by/H. & H.E.Welch's/"Torpedo" ', under glass in circular (60mm) silver metal bordered frame with suspension loop for hanging on a silver stand similar to an artist's easel. Medal uncirculated, the rest very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Rydal A(gricultural). H(orticultural) & P(astoral). Society, undated (1923), in bronze (38mm), by J.Moore, reverse inscribed, 'J.L.W.Barton/best Bull in Show/1923'. A few edge nicks, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $340
The Australian Longwool Sheepbreeders' Association, undated (c1920s), in bronze (45mm) by Stokes Melb, obverse with 'Lincoln/Ram' impressed under central image, reverse, unnamed. Small oxidation spot under wreath ribbon bow, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $120
Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W., member's medals and lady's brooches, no.3312, 1930; no.810, 1936; no.1134, 1940; no.1179, 1941; no.2529, Jan-June 1950, all in original card folders; also Royal Easter Show Council Stand pass, 13th to 24th April 1973, (Gate Sample), on shield-shaped red cardboard; various RAS gilt and enamel clasps for official's ribbon, includes, 1937 Judge; 1938 Patron; 1941; 1946 Vice President; 1946 Councillor; 1947; 1947 Vice President; 1947 Councillor. Original card folders aged, otherwise extremely fine - uncirculated. (5 carded pairs + 9)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
British Dairy Farmers' Association, Founded 1876 (issued 1931), in silver (51mm), hallmarked for London 1931 by G(oldsmiths) & S(ilversmiths) Co Ltd, small pierced suspension ring hole at centre, top edge, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded To/Downs Co-Operative Dairy/Association Ltd/As Winners Of The/"Hansen" Challenge Trophy/For/Colonial Cheddar Cheese/Dairy Show, 1931'. Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Large Black Pig Society, Founded 1899 (issued 1931), in silver (51mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1926 by Mappin & Webb, reverse inscribed, 'Mr D.R.Law/For/Champion Sow/Queensland/Royal National Show/1931'. ' In case of issue of Mappin & Webb Ltd, Oxford Street, London, toned good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, Steward's medals with ribbons and year clasps, includes medals and clasps for the years 1932, 1937, 1947, 1948, and 1949, another medal without year clasp; also Superintendent's medals with ribbons and year clasps or year on brooch suspender bar, includes issues for years 1964, 1990, 1991 (2). Fine - uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machine Co Ltd, (1932), prize medal in bronze and enamel (25mm), with suspension ring, obverse, sheep standing left, reverse, Shearing Record With/Wolseley/Machines, inscribed, 'Alf Merritt/ "Ringer" /Corrawong Shed/Nov.1932'. Some loss of enamel at top, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $600
Farrer Memorial Medal, 1845-1906, (issued from 1936) in bronze (64mm) awarded 'For Distinguished Service in Agricultural Science', initials 'P.B.' at base on reverse. Uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
100 Miles Horse Ride, Ballarat, undated (1938), in gilt bronze (54mm) by Stokes, obverse, horse and rider similar to C.1934/6 but without torch, reverse as C.1934/6. Much gilt worn, a few surface digs, otherwise fine - very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
Passed in
Melbourne Centenary Royal Show, Victoria, 1934, in silvered bronze (54mm), by Stokes, (C.1934/6), naming area on reverse scratched, 'Ross'. Almost all silvering missing, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Centenary Agricultural Show Victoria, 1934, in bronze (54mm) (C.1934/6a, this medal), by stokes, reverse inscribed, 'Camperdown Show 1934/E.Allen/Champion/Pony Mare'. Small edge bump on obverse, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Centenary Agricultural Show, Victoria, 1934, in bronze (54mm), by P(aul).R(aphael).M(ontford) struck by Stokes, (C.1934/6a), unnamed. In original case, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Ryeland Flock Book Society, undated, in gilt silver (51mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1936 by Mappin & Webb, reverse inscribed, 'J.T.Murray/Liberty Hall/No.R.13 of 1933/Royal Melbourne Show/1937.' In case of issue of Mappin & Webb Ltd, Oxford Street, London, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Trangie Show, 1936, in silver (30mm), by Prouds, with suspension loop, reverse inscribed, 'Stud Merino/Sheep/Junior Judging/Winner/N.D.Goudie'. Toned, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
Passed in
Victoria, Melbourne Royal Show, 1936, in bronze (54mm), by Stokes, (C.1936/8), obverse, head of Edward VIII to right with scroll below and date 1936, reverse, farm scene with scroll below for inscribing recipient's name. Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $250
Victoria, Horsham Agri(cultural). Soc(iety)., undated (1936), in bronze (54mm), by Stokes, Melb, (C.1936/9, this medal), obverse, head of Edward VIII to right with scroll below inscribed with society's name, reverse, farm scene with scroll below this impressed, 'Champion Fowl/W.J.Bartlett.' Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $180
SOLD $220
Victoria, untitled agricultural society award medal, undated (1936), in bronze (54mm), by Stokes, Melb, (C.1936/9), obverse, head of Edward VIII to right with scroll below for inscribing society's name, reverse, farm scene with scroll below for inscribing recipient's name. A few small spots of oxidation, otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Rydal & District A(gricultural). H(orticultural). & P(astoral). Association, Bessie Brown Cup, (1937), in EPNS (approx 25.7cm high including base), one side inscribed, 'Rydal & District/A.H.& P. Association/February 1937/Bessie Brown Cup/Greatest Aggregate In/Cookery And Preserves/Won by/Mrs H.Pike'. Handle loose at the top on one side, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
Victoria, Melbourne Royal Show, 1937, in bronze (54mm), by Stokes Melb, (C.1937/79, this medal), obverse, crowned busts of George VI and Queen Elizabeth to left, reverse, farm scene with scroll below, this impressed, 'Champion Ryeland Ram/"Liberty Hall"/"No.R13 of 1933"/J.T.Murray' A few small dark spots, otherwise uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Dimboola A(gricultural). & P(astoral). Society, 1939, in gilt bronze (51mm), Presented by Dunklings The Jewellers, reverse inscribed, 'Champion Jersey Bull/Won by/W.J.Bartlett'. With off centre pierced hole near top edge, a few edge bumps, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $220