Catalogue
Olympic Games Melbourne, 1956, commemorative medal in bronze (63.5mm) (C.1956/5), by Andor Mezsaros. Uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
XVI Olympina Melbourne, 1956, in oxidised silver (38mm) (C.1956/6); XXth Olympic Games Munich, 1972, team support award medal in bronze (57mm) (C.1972/21), unnamed; XII Commonwealth Games Brisbane, 1982, commemorative medal in bronze (57mm) (C.1982/13); Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles, 1984, Network 10 Australia medal in gilt bronze (63mm) (C.1984/18). The first extremely fine, the rest uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Tokyo 1964, XVIII Olympiad, Official Medal of the Participants, in dark bronze (61mm) engraver, Taro Okamoto, edge impressed Naigai Art Ind., in timber case of issue, back of case marked, 'W.H.Northam'; also The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, presentation medal in silver (?) (38mm), unnamed, in case of issue. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
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
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
London Christ Hospital School badge, 1673, uniface in thin silver plate (79mm), by John Roettier, with four pierced holes at edge for sewing to uniform, obverse, figures of Arithmetic holding a tablet and her left hand resting on a boy's head (a Bluecoat boy), Mathematics holding a triangle and compasses, and Astronomy holding an armillary sphere, above on clouds is the infant Fame blowing a trumpet and a cherub holding a caduceus, and Zephyrs blow a favourable wind upon ships at the bottom left, above the legend, 'AVSPICIO CAROL SECVNDI.REGIS.1673' (Under the auspices of King Charles II). Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
Peace of Utrecht, 1713, in silver (35mm) (Eimer 460), holed near top edge; Death of William IV, 1837, in white metal (58mm) (BHM 1717; Eimer 1295); Obsequies for the Duke of Wellington, 1852, in white metal (65mm) (BHM 2499); Voyage of SS Great Britain from Bristol to London, 1845, in white metal (44mm) (BHM 2210). The last dark toned on obverse, otherwise fine - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Admiral Vernon medals, 1739, in bronze, Vernon and Sr Chaloner Ogle facing and full length (Adams & Chao CAvo 3-D), Vernon full length left with sword, ships and canon (Adams & Chao HAv 1-B), Vernon three-quarters length left with baton in left hand (Adams & Chao cf PBv 13-K [but no dot after S in Ships], Devil leads prisoner Walpole left (Adams & Chao NLa 1-A), Duke of Argyle with implements of war and flag (Adams & Chao NLv 5-D). In 2x2 holders with details, the third holed near edge, otherwise good - fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Admiral Vernon medals, 1739, in bronze, Fort Chagre issues, three-quarter length Vernon with tree beside types (Adams & Chao FCv 5-D, 7-H) (2), full length Vernon types (Adams & Chao FCv 12-P, 14-S, 15-V) (3). In 2x2 holders with details, poor - fine. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $240
Admiral Vernon medals, 1739, in bronze, Vernon facing Commodore Brown three-quarter length figure types (Adams & Chao PBv 4-G, 5-H, 7-K, 7-L, 8-M). Two holed near edge and one holed at and through edge, good - very good. (5)
Estimate $70
SOLD $120
Admiral Vernon medals, 1739, in bronze, three-quarter length Vernon left (Adams & Chao PBvi 1-A), full length Vernon types with ship and canon (Adams & Chao PBvi 5-F, 13-Q, 20-II) (3). In 2x2 holders with details, good - fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Admiral Vernon, He Took Porto Bello, 1739, in bronze (36mm), obverse, legend starts 'The British Glory Revived', Vernon full length with ship at left and canon at right, sword in right hand and baton in left pointing at M, reverse, six ships in harbour with buildings, steeple at E, spire right of O and tower at I (Adams & Chao PBvi 18-CC). Good fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
Admiral Vernon medals, 1739, in bronze, Vernon standing and Lezo kneeling with Don Blass text above types (Adams & Chao PBvl 3-B, 5-D) (2), three-quarter length Vernon left and holding baton types (Adams & Chao PBv 9-F, 14-K, 22-S, 27-W, 42-RR) (5). The second with some loss around edge and the fifth with hole near edge, otherwise good - very good. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
William Duke of Cumberland, British Hero, 1745, in bronze (36mm), Duke as Hercules defeating the Hydra of dissension (MI 605/261), also (34mm) Carlisle Taken (MI 605/262); Hampshire, Southampton, Admiral Earl Howe farthing, 1794 (D&H 101); King of Prussia & Prince Ferdinand, drove the French out of the land, 1758, in bronze (38mm). The last with some loss of metal around edge, poor - very good. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30