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Dr Woodward Memorial, N.S.W. Railways & Tramways Ambulance Corps, (est.1908), in silver (44mm) (C.D/5), by W.J.Amor, Sydney. In case of issue, this damaged, medal with a few very minor edge nicks, nicely toned, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Dr Woodward Memorial, N.S.W. Railways & Tramways Ambulance Corps, (est.1908), (see C.D/5), plaster cast of medal's obverse portrait (approx 165cm), with pierced hole on surround above the medal for wall hanging. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
France, Alliance Francaise, (1912), teacher's service award in silver (68mm), by Daniel Dupuis, obverse, female teacher seated with student children around, reverse, open book with laurel branch behind, on the book is a panel inscribed, 'Mrs Higginbotham/Sydney/1912'. In case of issue, closing latch needs adjustment, medal toned uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
The Assoc(iate)d Board of The Royal Academy of Music & The Royal College of Music, award medal (1915), in silver (39mm), by Pinches, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded To/Vera Cree/Second Highest Marks "eq"/Singing/Local/Centre Examinations/N.S.W 1915.' Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Victoria College of Music, award medal (1916), in bronze (38mm), reverse inscribed, 'Awarded To/Gladys Fletcher/For/Pianoforte Playing/Intermediate Grade/Chippenham Centre/Feby 1916'. In case of issue, toned, virtually uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Prince of Wales Royal Visit to City of Sydney, 1920, in bronze (51mm) (C.1920/1), by Amor. Nicely toned, uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $500
Goulburn Centenary, 1920, badge in gilt bronze and enamel (22mm) (C./-), with suspension ring; Sydney Harbour Bridge Opened, 1932, in bronze (39mm) (C.1932/3), also others in bronze silvered and gilded, all uniface reproductions by Rosenfeld at King's Cross, each numbered on reverse, '2956'; Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta, 1938, in tombac silvered (36mm) (C.1938/12), with suspension ring; Newcastle Hospital Blood for Life, Andor Meszaros 1948, in bronze (63mm) (C.1948/5), reverse inscribed, 'G. Keiffer'; Numismatic Association of Victoria, Australia's First Copper Token Issued in 1849, 1949, in silver antique finished bronze (42mm) (C.1949/5); also T. Stokes copy of an 1855 trade token made into cufflink, in bronze (25mm), (bracket missing from reverse), Australian Whitty & Brown, Sydney penny tokens (A.624 and 627) (similar in style to C.1868/2, see author's note). The second in unofficial case, very good - uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Australia 1920, award medal in bronze (51mm), by Amor. Fingerprint on reverse, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $420
J.Tscherne sample card of medals, includes, Municipality of Hamilton Jubilee, 1921, in bronze (25mm) (C.1921/6), by Amor; S.C.G.S. Memorial Ground, 1923-24, in copper (23mm) (C.1923-4/1, no illustration), by Amor; Sydney University War Memorial, 1928, in silver (23mm) (C.S/12), by Amor; other sample rough sketches of obverses and reverses of medals by J.Tscherne, all on card marked Sample 1 through to 5; also another sample of a religious medal in gilt, by W.P.O. Ltd, Belfast, made in England, attached to a separate sample card. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (4 + 3 sketches)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Rt. Hon. W.P.McElhone MBE, Lord Mayor of Sydney, 1922, uniface lead filled copper electrotype (87mm). Very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
11th Annual Australian Y.M.C.A. Tournaments, Newcastle, 1924, award medal in bronze (64mm) (C.1924/12), by Angus & Coote, reverse inscribed, 'J.B.Sutcliffe,/Chess'. Scuffing on reverse, otherwise extremely fine/very fine.
Estimate $80
Passed in
American Fleet tinnie, 1925, crossed USA and Australian flags; Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Sydney invitation to Miss Maguire to meet Admirals and Officers of the United States Fleet at a ball at the Sydney Town Hall on 27 July 1925; brown leather purse and on cover is gold blocked the City of Sydney arms; Royal Shipwreck Relief and Humane Society of N.S.W. 47th Annual Meeting colour printed programme for meeting at Sydney Town Hall on 15 September 1924, together with photocopy of medal presentation details for 1883. The invitation with small edge tear and some foxing, fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $50
SOLD $280
Bert Hinkler Airman, London to Darwin XVI Days, 1928, in bronze (51mm) (C.1928/1), by Stokes Melb. Very small edge bump on reverse and small oxidation spot on obverse, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
F.T.Wimble & Co Ltd Diamond Jubilee, 1928, in gilt bronze (31x21mm) (C.1928/2); Municipality of Annandale, Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, badge in gilt bronze and enamel (34x35mm) (C.1938/19), by Millers Ltd; Regional Missionary and Eucharistic Congress, Newcastle N.S.W., 1938, in bronze and enamel (25x48mm) (C.1938/20), by Denis A. Bergin Catholic Stores; Eleventh Australian Bowling Carnival N.S.W., 1938, in gilt bronze and enamel (34x33mm) (C./-), by Millers Ltd. The first with oxidation in top angle, otherwise very fine, the second extremely fine, the third with damage to pin clip, very fine, the last uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $90
Passed in
29th International Eucharistic Congress Sydney, 1928, in silver (40mm) (C.1928/3), W.J.A. on truncation of bust and in exergue on reverse, Amor; another identical but in silvered bronze; another identical in silvered bronze but without W.J.A. on truncation of bust and with Amor, Sydney below bust on obverse and without Amor in exergue on reverse. Good very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Amor Ltd representative's specimen box of medals, c1938, some marked SPECIMEN on edge, includes 29th International Congress, 1928, in silvered bronze (40mm) (C.1928/3); Littlejohn Memorial Award, undated (c1935), in silvered bronze (89mm); Hardy Memorial Medal (Sydney Technical College), 1872-1936, in bronze (51mm); R.W.Chapman Medal (Institution of Engineers Australia), undated (c1936), in bronze (51mm); Amor 50th Anniversary, 1938, in silvered bronze (39mm) (C.1938/1); Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938 Youth Carries On, in bronze (29mm) (C.1938/5) (2); Australia's 150th Anniversary Landing at Sydney Cove, 1938, in silvered bronze (57mm) (C.1938/7); Australia's 150th Anniversary Commemorative Salon of Photography, 1938, in silvered bronze (64mm) (C.1938/8); Australia's 150th Anniversary Philatelic Exhibition, 1938, in bronze (32x44mm) (C.1938/11); Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, in silvered bronze (51mm) (C.1938/17); also thin sample strike of obverse portrait for Dr Woodward Memorial medal, undated, in bronze (45mm), (see C.D/5). In fitted, hinged-lid plush case, foxing on lid lining, medals uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $850
SOLD $500
The Herald and Allied Publications Melbourne, 1928, in form of a paperweight (87x55mm) (C.1928/6), with four short half-ball legs. In box of issue, fingerprint at top right corner, otherwise toned and virtually uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Centenary of Western Australia, Award Medal for Increasing Primary Production, 1929, in silver (51mm) (C.1929/1), by Perth Mint. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $2,400
Centenary of Western Australia, 1929, in silver, bronze and copper (39mm) (C,1929/2), the silver and the copper issues with original envelope of issue. The first with hairlines, the last with uneven toning, otherwise extremely fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $60
SOLD $1,600
Dancing prize fob medals, both with suspension rings, the first in 9ct gold (5.7g; 26x35mm), a shaped shield with central disc overlaid on an X, this disc inscribed with initials, 'MM', reverse inscribed, '1st Prize/Dancing/Myrle Menzies/Age 4 Years/1.5.31'; the second in 15ct gold (3.7g; 24x32.5mm), a voided shield design with a small central shield inscribed with initials, 'MM', the reverse inscribed, '1st Prize/Dancing/Myrtle (sic) Menzies/Age 4 Years/20.6.31', both fitted to short neck chain in 9ct gold (approx 2g). The chain with broken clasp, otherwise very fine. (3)
Estimate $350
SOLD $260
Freemasons Hospital of Victoria, undated, in silvered bronze, type with standing figure at left and motto, 'Amicus Humani Generis', with brooch suspender bar marked, 'Life Governor', reverse inscribed, 'T.H.Taylor'; another identical design but smaller and in enamel and silvered bronze, with brooch suspender bar marked, 'Life Governor/Freemason Hospital/Of Victoria, reverse inscribed, 'W.H.Langley.'; Darling River R.A.Chapter No.671 mark degree jewel, 26.10'32; another for Campbelltown R.A.Chapter 528, undated; trio of miniatures mounted on silver bar, one missing, includes Masonic Mark jewel and Royal Arch Chapter Companion jewel; various types of Masonic Mark pennies (6). With one maker's case, fine - extremely fine. (10 + miniatures)
Estimate $70
SOLD $90
Presented by Olympic Tyres, (1933), in silver (38x48mm; 74.9g) (C.P/3), by Stokes. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Melbourne Centenary Royal Show, 1934, in silvered bronze (54mm) (C.1934/6, this medal), by Stokes, unnamed. A few small edge nicks, otherwise very fine/good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Victoria Melbourne Centenary Celebrations, 1934, in bronze (64mm) (C.1934/9), designed by G.Rayner Hoff. Some spotty toning and a spot of oxidation on reverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Centenary Victoria Melbourne, 1934-1935, in bronze (38x51mm) and another (38mm) (C.1934-35/5, 6), both by Stokes. The first with some scuffing on reverse, otherwise good very fine, the second cleaned and retoning, otherwise nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Sydney Savage Club, 'Koora Na Boon', pin back name badge pressed in polished bronze plate (oval 72x98mm), by Angus & Coote/Syd, features aboriginal corroboree scene and below an enamelled strip and the name, 'Will Andrade'; also a lapel pin for CH.CH (Christchurch, New Zealand) Savage Club, appears to be in silver. The first with a few chips in enamelled naming area, otherwise both extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Vacuum Oil Company, Fortieth Anniversary, 1935, in silvered bronze (69mm) by Stokes & Sons (C.1935/7). In original case, this with some damage, medal uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Grenfell Diamond Jubilee, 1936, in bronze (27.5x23mm), unfinished enamel pin by Amor; Wollondilly Shire Council, Picton, (c1990), in bronze (28mm); District Council of Port Broughton Centenary, 1992, in gilt bronze (30x36mm), with scroll suspender, by Olson, Adelaide (note: Mintage 225 in gilt, 25 in bronze); Shire of Wycheproof Centenary, 1994, in gilt bronze (30mm); Barraba, Australia, One Barrabian Guinea, 1995/2001, in silvered bronze (32mm); Government of New South Wales, Australia, undated, in bronze (26x31mm), with suspension ring; Decision Maker Yes/No, Nichol International P/L, undated, in bronze (35.5mm); Tasmania, No Dam/Go Dam, undated, in silvered bronze (36mm), by Nichol; Victoria Savings and Loan Society, undated, in gilt bronze (35mm), by Bertram; Hopwood's Punt Echuca, One Penny 1857 and Bridge Hotel 1858, undated, in copper (31mm), by Brim, Melb. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
Coronation of George VI, Western Australia, 1937, maker's test strike in silvered for reverse, struck on dished metal (C.1937/17), the obverse legend is visible on the outer edge of the metal dish. Toned, otherwise uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $50
SOLD $160
Coronation of George VI, South Australia, 1937, maker's test strikes in silvered metal (C.1937/18), (3) one struck with obverse only and without collar (28mm); another obverse only struck onto larger planchet (31mm), reverse concave; another obverse only struck oversize (30mm) on larger planchet (32mm), reverse concave. Toned uncirculated and scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100