Catalogue
New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, prize medal in silver (35.5mm), (M.1882/25), unnamed. Toned, scuff marks, otherwise good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $450
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in white metal (26mm) (M.1897/6); Jubilee of Canterbury, 1900, in bronze (23.5mm) (M.1900/33); Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York Visit, 1901, in bronze (27mm) (M.1901/6, 8, 9, 10 [3]) (6); Dominion Day, 1907, in white metal (27mm) (M.1901/1 [2], 1907/4 [2]) (4); Titirangi Primary School Centenary, 1972, gilt uniface disc (35mm), with ribbon hole; Lord's Prayer lapel badge made from a New Zealand silver medalet of 1882 (cf M.1882/9) and Great Britain silver threepence; also New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, in brass (25mm) (M.1882/15). The first and last poor, the rest fine - extremely fine. (15)
Estimate $50
SOLD $100
Otago Jubilee Industrial Exhibition, 1898, in bronze (38mm) by Moller, Dunedin (M.1898/5). Some mint red, light scuff marks on reverse, otherwise virtually uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $470
J.R.Montague, Palmerston North, Return of NZ Contingent from Transvaal, (1902), in bronze (27mm) (M.1902/3); also tokens Dundee Corporation Tramways one penny section (G18) (2); Manawatu Farmers' Co-operative Association, one shilling (G.40); Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association, five, two and one shillings (G.114, 116, 117). Poor - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Special Constabulary Mounted, Auckland 1913 (M.1913/6), at bottom of reverse inscribed, 'L. M. L. F Bartrop'. Nearly fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
New Zealand Numismatic Society, 1935, Waitangi - Bledisloe medal in bronze (51mm), by M&K (Mayer & Kean) (M.1935/1). In case of issue and with card of issue with full details of medal, traces of mint red, one small verdigris spot in lettering, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
New Zealand Centennial, 1840-1940, issued by the New Zealand Numismatic Society, in silver (38mm) (M.1940/1); Wellington Chamber of Commerce Centenary, 1956, in bronze (48mm) (M&P.1956/1), obverse, arms of the Chamber of Commerce, reverse, Plimmer's Noah's Ark. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Gallipoli Heroes, uniface, struck in bronze (octagon, 38x38mm) (M.G/1). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Otago Centenary, 1948, in oxidised bronze (52mm) (M&P.1948/1); Canterbury Centennial, 1950, in matt silver (50mm) and another in matt bronze (50mm) (M&P.1950/1) (2); another with identical obverse but wreath on reverse, 1950, in matt bronze (50mm) (M&P.1950/4). The third with small oxidation spot on reverse, otherwise extremely fine - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Introduction of Decimal Currency, 1967, issued by The Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand, in bright bronze (63mm) by J.Berry (M&P.1967/3); The Wahine, 1968, issued by The Historical Medal Society of Australia & New Zealand, in bronze (38mm), by Luke of Melbourne (M&P.1968/3); Auckland City Centennial, 1971, in copper (42mm) (M&P.1971/2); Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand 50th Jubilee, 1981, in silver and also in copper (49mm) (M&P.1981/1) (2); National Coinage 50th Anniversary, 1983, issued by The Numismatic Society of Auckland, in bronze (38mm) (M&P.1983/1) (2). In cases or packs of issue, the second and third packs affected by moisture and plastic break-down, the 1971 medal with verdigris, otherwise uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Introduction of Decimal Coinage, 1967, issued by Numismatic Society of Auckland, in bronze (48mm) (M&P.1967/4); Auckland City Centenary, 1971, issued by The Historical Medal Society of Australia & New Zealand, in copper (38mm) (M&P.1971/6); Auckland Harbour Board Centenary, 1971, issued by The Historical Medal Society of Australia & New Zealand, in copper (38mm) (M&P.1971/9); Xth British Commonwealth Games Christchurch, 1974, Kia Ora (Be Well/Healthy) medal, cast in cupro nickel, (M&P.1974/5), with suspension loop and white neck cord; Colin Quincey - Tasman Trespasser, 1977, in bronze (42mm), by Kevin J.Berry (M&P.1977/15). The second last toned, otherwise uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Edward VIII Abdication 50th Anniversary, 1986, in antique bronze, silvered bronze, gilt bronze and bronze coloured aluminium, silver coloured aluminium, and gold coloured aluminium (all 51mm), obverse, crowned and robed bust of Edward VIII left, reverse, text (M&P.1986/4) (6); also similar design, 1986, printed on gilt board (39mm), one in black ink and one in blue ink, both upset on reverse, by Morel. Uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Mahurangi Agricultural Society, 1st Prize medal, undated (c1880s), in silver (44.5mm), by A.Teutenberg, Auckland, unnamed. A few edge nicks and bumps, digs on naming shield on reverse, otherwise fine and very scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $2,000
Wellington Industrial Exhibition, 1927, souvenir brass tray (61mm), by Precision NZ, in the centre is a Kiwi facing left and a wreath of silver fern, around the edge at the top, 'What Wellington Makes', and the bottom, 'Makes Wellington'. Good fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
New Zealand Police Medal, missing suspension bar. No 2498. Detective H.C.Murch. N.Z.Police 1936. Engraved. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
France, Universal Exposition Paris, 1889, in bronze (63mm), by Louis Bottee, obverse, Marianne crowning a seated half naked artisan with Expo pavilion and Eiffel Tower below, reverse, Fame seated on a tree branch, blowing trumpet, star above and head of Marianne at right, named in relief in panel, 'Western Packing And/Canning Company A Patea'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180