Catalogue
Cootamundra A(gricultural). P(astoral). H(orticultural) & I(ndustrial). Ass(ociatio)n, Spring Show 1885, in bronze (45mm), Birmingham stock medal, inscribed, 'Sec H 1st Prize/Messrs F.Lassetter & Co/Earth Scoop'. Edge nicks, bumps and scratches, otherwise fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $300
G(oulburn). D(istrict). R(ural). I(ndustries). & H(orticultural). A(ssociation)., Shepparton, 188-, prize medalet in silver (22mm), reverse inscribed, 'H.Pressnell/Canary Seed'. Fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Kerang Agricultural & Pastoral Society, undated (1885), in silver (38mm), by E.Altmann, Melbourne, inscribed on reverse 'Hand Chaff Cutter/1st Prize/Won by/J.Buncle Esq/27th August 1885'. Lightly toned, hairline markings in field, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $650
Macleay River Agricultural Assoc(iation)., undated (1885), in silver (23x27.5mm) with scroll mount suspension loop, by E.Altmann. Melb, inscribed on reverse, 'Miss A.McMann/1st Prize/Coll-Wool Work/1886'. Toned, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $200
Macleay River Agricultural Association, undated (1885), in silver (38mm), by E.Altmann - Melbourne, inscribed on reverse, 'J.Marx./1st Prize/Red Wine/1885'. Toned, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $500
Macleay River Agricultural Association, undated (1885), in silver (38mm), by E.Altmann - Melbourne, inscribed on reverse, 'J.Marx./1st Prize/Red Wine/1885'. Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $520
Macleay River Agricultural Assoc(iation)., undated (1885), in silver (23x27.5mm) with scroll mount suspension loop, by E.Altmann. Melb, inscribed on reverse, 'J.Marx//2nd Prize/White Wine/1885'. Toned, nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $400
N(orth). Q(ueensland). P(astoral). & A(gricultural). Ass(ocia)t(io)n, June 1885 (engraved), in bronze (45mm), by R(obert). C(apner)., reverse inscribed, 'Collection/Shells/J.F.Echlin.' A few small edge nicks and bumps, otherwise much mint red, good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Orange P(astoral) & A(gricultural) Society, undated (1885), in silver (45mm), reverse inscribed, 'Orange P & A Society/First Prize/Champion Fine Wool Ram/T.Keenan Esq/1885'. Crudely holed off centre at top, cuts in obverse field, some scratches and start of a small hole at bottom edge of reverse, edge nicks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $300
L.(iverpool). P(lains). P(astoral). A(gricultural). & H(orticultural). Association, Tamworth, 1886, in silver (39x69mm), plain disc with ornate frame decorated with vine leaves and grapes at top and flower and leaves at bottom, reverse inscribed, 'Mis Geo.Loder/Best/Jams, Jellies/& Marmalade/1886'. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $700
SOLD $850
N(amoi) P(astoral).A(gricultural). & H(orticultural). S(ociety), Narrabri, 1886, in silver (38mm), by J.Moore, reverse inscribed 'Narrabri/1886./Best/Roadster'. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $350
SOLD $460
Petersburg Agricultural Society, undated (1887), in bronze (39mm), by E.Altmann Melb, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded To/Mr.T.Howard/Weight Carrying/Hack/Sept.1887. Edge nicks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $400
Raymond Terrace, 1887, generic medal in bronze (44mm), unnamed. Chocolate brown, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $300
Richmond River A(gricultural). H(orticultural). & P(astoral). Society, Casino, 1888, in silver (22mm), by E.A.A(ltmann), with suspension loop, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded To/C Cameron/for/Old Potatoes'. Fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Tungamah Agricultural & Rural Industries Society, 1888, in bronze (50mm), by E.Altmann Melb., inscribed on reverse, 'Thomas Lovelock/Mooroopna/For/Collection of/Saddlery &/Harness'. Edge bumps, digs and scratches, otherwise fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
Wentworth Pastoral Agricultural & Horticultural Society, 1888, in silver (42x5mm) thick planchet, by S.Schlank, inscribed on reverse 'Merino Ram/Over 2 1/2 Yrs/First Prize/Won By/W.Crozier/Moorna'. Toned, hairlines, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Wentworth Pastoral Agricultural & Horticultural Society, 1888, in silver (29x3mm) thick planchet, by S.Schlank, inscribed on reverse 'Merino Ram/Over 1 1/2 &/Under 2 1/2 Yrs/Second Prize/Won By/W.Crozier'. Toned, hairlines, a few very small edge nicks, otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $260
Herberton Mining Pastoral & Agricultural Association, undated (1889), in silver (48mm) by Hardy Bros Sydney, reverse inscribed, '1899/Best Devon Cow/3 years or over/won by/W.G.Ewans/"Ruby" '. Some edge nicks and bumps, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $450
SOLD $600
N(amoi). P(astoral). A(gricultural). & H(orticultural). A(ssociation), undated (1889), in silver (38mm), by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, reverse inscribed, 'Emma Ferns/Arasene Mantle/Drapes/N.P.A. & H.A./Narrabri/1889'. Scuffing in the fields, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $480
Port Macquarie & Hastings Dist(rict). A(gricultural) & H(orticultural) Society, undated (1889), in 9ct gold (5.3g; 22mm), by E.Altmann, Melb., with suspension loop, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded/To/Thomas Platt/Red Wine/1889'. Good fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $700
Richmond River A(gricultural). H(orticultural). & P(astoral). Society, Casino, undated (1889), in silver (25mm), by E.Altmann - Melb, with scroll suspension loop, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded To/ W.Weary/For/Devon Heifer/2 Years & Under 3/"The Gem"/1889'. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Towers Pastoral Agricultural & Mining Association, undated (1889), in silver (48x4mm) thick planchet, no maker's name, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded to/C.R.Armitage./Champion Prize./Blood Stallion/"Woodlands"/1889.'; also silver medal with same design (30mm), Altmann, die struck name around edge and inscribed naming on central shield have both been shaved and on the rim is inscribed, 'Awarded to (mostly illegible)'. The first with edge bumps, otherwise very fine, the second damaged, fine-poor. (2)
Estimate $300
SOLD $420
Townsville Pastoral & Agricultural Association, August 1889 (engraved), in bronze (45mm) by R(obert). C(apner), reverse inscribed, 'Awarded to/E.E.Cowley/for/Home Made Bread'. Edge bumps and nicks, a few spots of oxidation, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $400
Agricultural and Pastoral Society medals, all unused, (1880s), these designs used by various societies, usually by inscribing name on reverse, includes bull in high relief facing left in farmyard, in silver (45mm), by J.Moore (possibly a trial or reject); two horses facing left, in bronze (38mm), pattern strike; uniface with horse facing left, in bronze (22mm), by Wittenbach & Co, Melb; farm animals in paddock with farmhouse in distance, in bronze (38mm); allegorical female facing figure holding staff and wheat stork, horse and cow behind, in bronze (37mm), by E.Altmann. The first and last two with some edge nicks, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Agricultural and Pastoral Society medals, all unused, (1880s), these designs used by various societies, usually by inscribing name on reverse, includes a pair of horses facing to right, in bronze (45mm), by J.Hislop stamped over J.Moore; another featuring horse, cattle and sheep with farm buildings in bronze (49mm), by J.Hislop stamped over J.Moore; another two with cows and bull facing left with tree and farm building behind, in bronze (45mm), by J.Moore (2). All cased, the last two cases by Hardy Brothers, Sydney, both damaged, one of the last two with a few edge nicks and some oxidation toning, otherwise uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Albury & Border Pastoral & Agricultural Society, undated (c1880s), in bronze (47mm) by Stokes & Martin. Melb., unnamed. Small spot of oxidation near edge on reverse, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Corowa Pastoral Agricultural & Horticultural Society, undated (c1880s), in bronze (47mm), by Stokes & Martin. Melb., unnamed. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Exhibition of Agriculture, (c1880s), in gilt bronze (22mm) (Gullick No.N/442, p143), this medal type was never put into issue, obverse, farm animals, reverse, wreath, unnamed. Most gilt worn off, suspension ring missing, digs and scratches, fine and scarce.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Petersburg Agricultural Society, undated (c1880s), in bronze (38mm), by E.Altmann Melb, reverse inscribed, 'F.Humphris./Best/Aerated Waters'. Edge nicks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $360
The Royal Society of New South Wales, Sydney, Founded 1821.Incorp.1881 (issued 1880s), award medal in bronze (76mm), struck at Sydney Mint, obverse, original seal of the Society created in 1881, reverse, wreath, unnamed. Uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $600