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Influenza Emergency Worker, breast badge in white metal (25x38mm) pin-backed, reverse with maker's name, 'Angus & Coote Ld/Sydney'. Toned, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $570
Kismet Theatres Ld Drummoyne pass, in 9ct gold (8.9g; 24x34mm), with suspension ring and loop, by E.S(ansome), handcrafted with voided central monogram initials 'KT Ltd'. Reverse inscribed, 'No 4. A.Howie Esq.'. Uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
NRMA car badge, N.S.W., c1924, circular (89mm), in blue enamel and bronze, on metal base with screw fitting, reverse marked, 'Registered No. 6375', by Angus & Coote, Sydney; another later issue in chromed bronze (91x145mm), flat, voided initials design with winged wheel at top, by Angus & Coote, Sydney, two pierced holes at bottom edge for securing to car bumper. Fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
AMP Industrial Department, handcrafted presentation fob in gold (15ct; 8.05g; 29x33mm), by W.Kerr, reverse inscribed, 'No.137/Issued in 1937/To/C.K.Job/Appointed Agent/15th May 1922.' In case of maker, William Kerr, uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
Gold prize fob, undated (1940s ?), handcrafted cross (36mm) with wreath and in centre a rose gold shield, all in 9ct gold (4.34g), reverse inscribed, '1st Prize/a token from/Harry Stone/Won by/ (unnamed)'. Very fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $50
The National Club, badge in gilt and enamel, with suspension ring and loop, by Amor Sydney, reverse inscribed, 'A.McElhone/Life/Member/151'; other accompanying badges, Elephant House Taronga Park, Sydney, N.S.W. in gilt and enamel, pin back; Essex County Bowling Association, in gilt and enamel, with lapel lug, by R.A.J & S, Southend; unidentified uniface medal (22mm), in sterling silver and enamel, convex top with monogram initials, 'ACE'. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
New Zealand Auxiliary War Unit lapel badge, Amor sample without enamel or lugs. Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Commonwealth Accredited Press Pass, for Royal Visit 1952, a bronze trial by Amors that has a King's crown above the arms, no Australia on the arms scroll, has the words Royal Visit and year 1952 beneath the arms and also has Commonwealth Accredited around the base rather than below PRESS, also other variations with floral display and lack of ribbon bow under arms. Traces of original red, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Commonwealth Accredited Press Pass, for Royal Visit 1952, a trial strike in bronze by Amor, with excess metal around edge. Toned, uncirculated and a rare example of a never issued badge.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Commonwealth of Australia, parliamentary pass (32x43mm), Amor test strikes in bronze (2), one of the obverse design and another of the reverse design, both with excess metal around edges. Uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $150
Passed in
St Joseph's Nudgee College badge, in sterling silver and enamel, by Bridgland & King, Melbourne, an unfinished example; Paterson Public School badge, unfinished example in brass, no enamel, by Amor, Sydney; PACH(igh)S(chool) badge (motto Vis Viva) in gilt bronze and enamel, by Miller & Sons, Sydney; monogram initials, HAB fitted on three bar clasp for securing to a ribbon (probably Masonic), in case; trial strike on very thick bronze planchet (34mm), details eligible, 'Royal' at top and in the centre monogram initials, 'ACA'; G.O'Brien 6d - 9d token in zinc (20mm) (1890); two coloured copies of cigarette cards featuring cricket stars and stamped on reverse is 'Armstrong Collection' and address with phone number. Poor - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Club and association badges, all test strikes by Amor, all unfinished and many with metal selvedge, includes H.M.A.S. Australia Veterans Assn; Amputee N.S.W. Association; N.S.W. Parents and Citizens Association; Tamarama SLSC Inc; Delungra Bowling Club; C.T.D.W.B.A. Pennant; St Mary's Women's Bowling Club; Bayview Harbour Clipper Club Inc (3); Waratah Golf Club Association; Broken Hill Football Club; others unidentified (2). Mostly uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Enamelled badges, keyrings, tinnies, and other novelty items, some world but mostly Australian, also City of Sydney teaspoon from Amor archives, a large bottle opener with attached medal featuring Queen Elizabeth on obverse and Australian arms on reverse, a ladies Starlex stainless steel wristwatch, a few small rock specimens, an antique Scottish clan badge in silver for Cameron and MacMillan clans, and WWII fund raising pins for Russia by Amor featuring Stalin (2) and Timoshenko. Very good - uncirculated. (approx 45)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Various badges and tinnies, includes Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, gilt pin back badge still on official Souvenir card of issue; Masonite Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd, Eildon - Victoria, Official Opening Visitor badge in gilt and enamel (46mm), by Stokes, missing pin from pin back fitting; other badges for Footscray Jubilee 1909; Wellington Week 1924; Hume & Hovell Centenary Race Meeting 1924 with Ladies brooch bar; BHP Jubilee 1935; Souvenir badge of the Coronation of George VI in the historic year of 1936 when England had three kings; Back to Canowindra, 1937; City of Greater Wollongong Eisteddfod, silvered prize medal, reverse inscribed, 'Duet/Any Instrument/16 Years & Under/Awarded to/(unnamed)/2nd Prize/1956'; various others and metal tag for F.L.Lasseter & Co Ltd, Sydney, 1820. Good - uncirculated. (23)
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
New South Wales Police, hat badge (QC), test strike in bronze by Amor, Sydney, no lugs. Toned, and weak strike on eagle, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30