Catalogue
Federation of Camera Clubs N.S.W., award plaque in bronze (58x74mm), obverse, standing aboriginal left holding boomerang and spears with native flora beside him, reverse, blank, unnamed; J.W.Lindt 1845-1926 Picturesque New Guinea, commemorative award plaque in bronze (59x90mm), obverse, a variety of New Guinea native implements, reverse, blank, unnamed; another award plaque (no name of issuing organization) in bronze (90x59mm), obverse, various aboriginal rock carving artworks, reverse, blank, unnamed. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Harold Casneaux, 1878-1953, "The Bamboo Blind", photography award in bronze (59x92mm), by Amor, unnamed. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Kodak International Salon Australia, award medal In Recognition of Achievement in Photography, undated, in silvered bronze (2), the first (57x4mm) with kneeling aboriginal on obverse and on the reverse stylised school of fish across centre crossed over by a gum leaf spray, the second (58x4.5mm), identical design to first with variations in sizes and positioning of letters but with addition of 'Kodak/International/Salon' below aborigine, both unnamed. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Victorian Salon of Photography, Royal Visit Melbourne, 1954, award medal in bronze (51mm) (C.1954/21), by Stokes Melb., unnamed. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Photographic Award, undated (1958), in bronze (53x78mm), uniface and featuring a face behind and looking into a camera viewer, below an enlarged lens inscribed, 'fotoshop 1958/Homeward Bound/P M Deane'. In case of issue by Amor Ltd, this with hinge damaged, small oxidation spot on P of recipient's name, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $60
SOLD $30
Photography awards, Australian Photographic Society, undated, in bronze (53x78mm), uniface, obverse Southern Cross at top left and across the centre a modernistic impression of photography, unnamed; the L.A.Newcombe A.F.I.A.P. 1922-1967 Memorial Award, undated, in bronze (79x60mm), uniface, obverse, a fisherman in a boat at night and above an abstract horror image with the scene titled ' Fisherman's Nightmare', unnamed; Australian Photography Magazine award, undated, in bronze (54x122mm), uniface, obverse, abstract art-style trophy, beside and running horizontal to trophy is the name of the magazine as above, unnamed. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $90
SOLD $160
The Australian Institute of Building, merit award medal, undated, in bronze (64mm), obverse the arms of the Institute, reverse, a symbolic design of the practice of building, unnamed. Some light oxidation in a few spots and a small edge nick, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $60
SOLD $30
City of Penrith Centenary Award, 1971, uniface in bronze (irregular shape 40x133mm), by Amor, features an abstract image of an indigenous Australian holding a horn of plenty and with a cog wheel inset in the chest area to signify industry, behind is a sheep and spears and below water and fish, unnamed. Uncirculated.
Estimate $50
Passed in
The Government of New South Wales, Medal for Excellence, undated (1989), in oxidised silvered bronze (57mm), by Amor Sydney, obverse, NSW coat of arms, reverse, Presented to (unnamed) Australian Ashes Touring Team 1989, at the base a small wreath with central Waratah (state flower of NSW). Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
Passed in
The Government of New South Wales, Medal for Excellence, undated (1991), in oxidised silvered bronze (57mm), by Amor Sydney, obverse, NSW coat of arms, reverse, Presented to (unnamed) Wallabies 1991 Rugby World Champions, at the base a small wreath with central Waratah (state flower of NSW). Light hairlines, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
The Government of New South Wales, Medal for Achievement, undated (1994), in oxidised silvered bronze (57mm), no maker's name (by Amor Sydney), obverse, NSW coat of arms, reverse, Awarded to (unnamed) A Member Of The Australian Winter Olympic Team 1994 And A Citizen Of N.S.W, at the base a small wreath with central Waratah (state flower of NSW). Light hairlines and a few light toned areas, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $90
SOLD $70
Engineering award medals, includes P.N.Russell School of Engineering, Founded 1896, New South Wales University of Sydney, in bronze (51mm), by Allan Wyon, unnamed; The Institute of Engineers Australia, Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal, (undated), in bronze (63mm), unnamed; The Mechanical Engineers Association Australasia Incorporated, Florence M. Taylor Medal, in bronze (51mm), unnamed; Australian Association for Engineering Education, in bronze (51mm), for distinguished contributions to engineering education, unnamed. The first with light rubbing on high spots, the last with a few small areas of oxidation, otherwise uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Royal Australasian College of Radiologists, J.P.Trainor Archive Trust medal, undated, in silvered bronze (57.5mm), obverse, half facing busts of famous radiology scientists, W.C.Rontgen, H.Becquerel, M.Curie and P.Curie, reverse, logo for the J.P.Trainor Archive Trust with the motto, 'Inscientia Historiae Est Via Ad Calamitatem' (Ignorance of history is the road to disaster). Uncirculated.
Estimate $60
SOLD $30
ANPEX Sydney, 1959, award medal in gilt bronze (33x45mm), by Amor, obverse, two aborigines in outback sending smoke signal, aircraft overhead, reverse, laurel spray at left, Awarded/To/ (engraved) L.Van Straten/Class (engraved) X/Div./Sect.'; EASTPEX 78, Eastwood-Epping Philatelic Society, award medal in bronze (44.5mm), obverse, with Society's enamel crest, reverse, open wreath and inside inscribed, 'For/Participation/EASTPEX 78/E.Gaskin'. Both in cases of issue, the first with loose hinge, medals uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Norpex award medals, 1987, in silvered bronze (49x44x10mm) and bronze (50x45x7.5mm), both in style of a postage stamp with perforations around edge, obverse, a depiction of Nobby's Head at entrance to Newcastle Harbour, above, "Our/Town" NORPEX and below, 1987, reverse, the logo of Newcastle Philatelic Society, inscribed below on both medals, 'Specimen'. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $60
Passed in
Commonwealth of Australia, Sydney Celebrations, 1901, in silver (39mm) (C.1901/14), inscribed on reverse, 'G.U.Garvan' and on the edge, '120 Yds Hurdle C'ship 2nd Prize'. In box by Llewellin & Co, 177 Pitt Street, Sydney, nicely toned, uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Australian Small Bore Rifle Association, Australian Championships medal, undated, in silvered bronze and another in bronze (58.5mm), by Stokes, with suspension ring, obverse, map of Australia with aboriginal standing at right, reverse, scroll at top and wreath at bottom with crossed rifles across, both unnamed; also Great Britain, National Rifle Association, Astor County Cup shooting medal, (1937), in silvered bronze (38.5mm), obverse, depiction of the Cup and inscribed thereon, 'D.E.Bugg/1937', reverse, symbol of the National Rifle Association (an archer and a rifleman). The first with some toning, the last in case of issue, uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Australia's 150th Anniversary, Sydney, 1938, All Schools Swimming, prize medal in gilt bronze (32mm) (C.1938/18, this medal), with suspension bar and ribbon, reverse inscribed, 'Won by/J.Erwin/Manly'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
American - Australian International 6 Metre Challenge, (1970), in silvered bronze (63mm), by Angus & Coote, reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/W.H.Northam/American / Australian/6 Metre Challenge/Sydney..1970'. In case, this with foxing, medal with a few small edge bumps, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
V.F.L. Medal, 1971, Hawthorn Premier's medal in bronze (44.5mm), by Andor Meszaros, struck by Stokes Melb, obverse, head left of Brownlow medallist Ian Stewart, Richmond F.C., reverse, eagle with football and names of competition teams, edge numbered 170. In original box of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Tasmanian Shooting Association, undated (1990s), prize medal in bronze (58mm), by K.G.Luke, unnamed; Great Britain, N.R.A. Rifle Clubs medal, voided design in bronze (28x41mm) with suspension ring and loop, unnamed, by Elkington. Both in cases of issue, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
XVIth Olympiad Melbourne, Presentation Medal by the Trustees to Commemorate the Opening Day of Olympic Park, 1956, in gilt bronze (47mm) (C.1956/8), by K.G.Luke, unnamed. Small rub mark on reverse, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Olympic Games Melbourne, 1956, commemorative medal in bronze (63.5mm) (C.1956/5), by Andor Mezsaros. Uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Kingston Jamaica 1966, VIII British Empire and Commonwealth Games, commemorative medal, in bronze (53mm); Christchurch New Zealand, X British Commonwealth Games, 1974, competitors and officials commemorative medal, in bronze (64mm) (M&P.1974/3). The first in unofficial case, the second in capsule, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Mexico Olympics, 1968, in bronze and silvered bronze (63mm) (C.1968/9); Commercial Bank of Australia Commemorating Australia's Participation in XXI Olympiad Montreal, 1976, in silver (39mm) (C.1976/14); also USA, souvenir medal of XXIII Olympics in Los Angeles, 1984, in silvered metal (38mm). The first pair in set case, this with foxing on lid lining and marks on outside, the second in case with foxing on lid lining, the last in plastic case, uncirculated. (2 + set of 2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
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
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
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