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Convict token, Great Britain cartwheel penny, 1797 with reverse removed and impressed, 'J.MASON', small hole at top for suspension. Coin poor, impression extremely fine.
Estimate $200
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Love token, convict probably or seaman, Great Britain cartwheel penny, 1797, edges hammered flat and some attempt made to insert a pattern around rim, obverse, impressed initials, 'J.C' at top, below stippled, 'J. ?', at base is engraved with scroll of leaves and floral theme, reverse, impressed 'J.J(ones) stippled /L. Vale (stippled)/J.C impressed/J.C....... (stippled)/Birmingham(stippled).' Fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Love token, hand engraved silver disc (25mm), possibly on a shilling, engraved on one side 'M. Turton/Feby 4 1807' and various naval items such as cannon, sword, flag, and ships bow, on the other side are the initials 'HCSS' and foliage. Very good.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in white metal (58mm) (C.1853/2). Scratches in fields, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Victoria, General Macarthur's medal, 1856 in bronze (34mm) by J.Hogarth (C.1856/1). Edge bumps, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $650
Burrangong Pastoral & Agricultural Associaction in bronze (38mm) by Stokes & Martin, inscribed 'Aug 22nd 1872' 'John Fowler/Maize/in cob/1st Prize'. Sharply struck, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $900
Agricultural Society of New South Wales, undated (1872), Practice with Science, in bronze (90mm) by Hardy Brothers London & Sydney, inscribed on reverse 'Fitzgerald & Prendergast/Amber Ale XXX/Sect 7/Class 8451/No. 1223/1872'. Unevenly toned, with verdigris spots on reverse, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
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Agricultural Society of New South Wales, undated (1873), Practice with Science, in bronze (90mm) by Hardy Brothers London & Sydney, inscribed on reverse 'M.A.Munn/Maizena/Class 528/1873'. Edge bruise, cut across 'A' on reverse, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Fine Arts Exhibition, London, 1873, exhibitor's medal in gilt white metal (70mm) by G.T.Morgan, obverse, draped bust of Prince Albert, left, around Albert.Edward.Prince.of.Wales.President, reverse, building facade, edge impressed 'Melbourne Meat Preserving Company'(BHM 2964, Eimer 1622). Edge nicks, surface marks, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in silver (76mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, reverse inscribed 'The hon./Saul Samuel/C.M.G./M.L.C./Post Master General/for/services'. Nearly extremely fine, rare and to a significant recipient.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,250
A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year, in 15 carat gold (19mm; 5.26g) by Stokes & Martin (c1880) (C.A/17, unlisted in gold). Loop broken away, otherwise good extremely fine and very rare in gold.
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887, For Services, in bronze (75mm) by E.A.Altmann, Melbourne (C.1887/6) unnamed. Dark brown, edge bump at 11 o'clock on obverse, extremely fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $100
Centennial of Australia, 1888 in bronze (51mm) by Amor, struck at Sydney Mint (C.1888/1) edge engraved 'Presented to Alex.Morton by the NSW Centennial Celebration Commission, August 15th 1888'. Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
Exhibition of Women's Industries, Sydney, 1888, in silver (39mm) (C.1888/14), with brooch pin fitted to reverse; 29th International Eucharistic Congress Sydney, 1928, in silvered bronze (40mm) (C.1928/3), with suspension ring; Sydney Harbour Bridge/Marcus Clark Big Store, 1932, in bronze (39mm) (C.1932/3); Captain Cook Bicentenary, by Daily Mirror, 1970, in bronze (51mm) (C.1970/25), in pack of issue; Centenary of Federation Medallion, for Primary School Students, 2001, in bronze (38mm), in pack of issue; also bread (3, Broken Hill, Cessnock [2]), Ice (2, Cessnock), Milk (1, K.J.Garnett), Manly Ferry (3), various amusement and advertising checks (11), noted Angus & Coote issue in aluminium for QEII Coronation in 1953 and Fletchers Golden Jubilee in gilt bronze, 1964; also Australian florin forgeries (3). Poor - uncirculated. (30)
Estimate $100
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The South Australian Rowing Association, (1892), prize medal in bronze (42mm), reverse inscribed, 'Public Schools Race/1892/Won By Way College/H D Goode/Bow'; The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia, (c1880s), in bronze (69mm), by J.S.&A.B.Wyon, unnamed; YMCA Gymnastics National Championships, undated, prize medals in gilt bronze, silvered bronze and bronze (45mm) (3), all unnamed; Frankston City Gymnastics Challenge Cup - Victoria, undated, in gilt bronze (49mm); Classic Clubs National Rhythmic Championship, 1998, in gilt bronze (45mm), with suspension ring, unnamed. The first cleaned, now re-toned, good fine, the second heavily cleaned of oxidation, the third to fifth all with metal test cut on reverse and part of surface coating removed, the sixth with heavy dark toning on reverse, otherwise very good - very fine. (7)
Estimate $80
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North Eastern Football Association, prize fob medal, hand engraved in voided gold (probably 9ct, 3.7g, 28x22mm), no maker, ring top suspension, obverse inscribed 'Nth. Eastern Football Association/Premiers 1895/Won by/Benalla F.C.', reverse inscribed 'W.Leak'. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
Melbourne 8 Hours Anniversary Committee, 1898, in silver with rope surround (34mm) reverse engraved 'J.Alloway' beneath clasped hands, all within wreath; Freeemasons Homes of Victoria, Life Governor's badge, in gilt and enamel (27mm) by Stokes, Melb, engraved on reverse 'Mrs F.J.Alloway/1955'; handcrafted fob in the shape of a five pointed star with overlay of Masonic symbols, in gold (9ct, 49mm, 6.6g) engraved on reverse 'Presented to/Wor.Bro. F.J.Alloway P.M./as a mark of esteem/Oct 1st 1941'. Very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $650
SOLD $400
Anglican Board of Mission 60th Anniversary, 1910, in bronze (20x32mm), obverse A.B.M. A.D. 1850 'Thy Kingdom Come', reverse H.K. A.D. 1910 'Tell It Out Among The Heathen That The Lord Is King', not listed in Carlisle. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $70
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Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society, HACBS, in gold (9 carat, 29mm, 9.75g) 'Presented To/Bro.R.Lynch/by/ St. Marys Branch No311/H.A.C.B.S./for introducing most members/1912' maker's mark on edge, also patriotic badge, voided coat of arms, enamelled 9 carat gold (1.51g). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
A small group of commemorative medals, C.1913/5 (brass, no suspender), 1949/5, 1954/4 (bronze), 1965/2 (2, bronze and silver), 1973/5 (aluminium) and 1988 NSW Corrective Service in copper (35mm); also, Australia, Legion of Frontiersmen, Medal of Merit, uninscribed. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
SMS Emden, (HMAS Sydney), Captain Von Muller/Emden, 1914 in silver (33mm) (18.14g) by Zeigler/Grunthal (MH.430a). Toned, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $400
SOLD $440
SMS Emden, (HMAS Sydney), Captain Von Muller/Emden, 1914, in silver (33mm) (17.66g) by Lauer Nuremberg (MH.430b; Zet.4051). Edge bruise, otherwise toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $420
Captain Von Mucke, SMS Emden, 1914, Emden II, 1915 in silver (33mm) (17.51g) by Lauer of Nuremberg (MH.431; Zet.4071). Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $420
Mackay P.R.F. Association, A.P. and I. Show, in silver (30mm) by Stokes & Sons, inscribed on reverse Awarded To 'Miss F.Morgan./Landscape In/Oils. (Copy)/1st Prize/1922'. Handling and scuff marks, otherwise nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
N. & N.W. Districts Racing Association, Clerk's metal badge for 1925-26, struck in copper (30x21mm), by Simes, Sydney, ring top suspension, '44' stamped on back. Some corrosion, otherwise fine.
Estimate $50
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Medals and medalets, 1928 to 1955 period, incl. 1928 Eucharistic Congress in silver (40mm), (C.1928/3); Portland Centenary 1934, (C.1934/8); Visit of Duke of Gloucester 1934, (C.H/4, C.A/15 with brooch mount); Emu Wines (C.1935/3); and others (C.1935/8, 1936/1, 1936/5, 1938/4, 1945/5, 1955/3, C/5). Extremely fine. (12)
Estimate $70
SOLD $70
Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, (EIIR Dei Gratia). F.D.Pickett. Engraved. In case of issue, ribbon damaged, medal uncirculated.
Estimate $140
SOLD $150
Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938 in oxidised silver plate (57mm) by Amor (C.1938/1). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $120
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British Empire Games Sydney, 1938, Medal of the Winners, in gilt (63mm octagonal), engraver, D.E.Horden, by Stokes, Melb., unnamed; also Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, in silvered bronze (58mm), by Amor (C.1938/7). The second with rubbing on high spots, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $350
SOLD $700
Geelong Numismatic Society, 1966-2001, Decimal Currency, 1966 (2) in sterling silver and bronze (C.1966/18)(cased); Victoria 150 Years, 1985 (4) in brass, bronze, antique bronze and silvered (C.1985/84); 150 Years of European Settlement at Geelong, 1986 (2) in sterling silver and bronze (C.1986/29); Bicentennial, 1988 (2) in sterling silver and bronze (C.unlisted); GNS 25th Anniversary, 1990, silvered; 50th Anniversary of the end of WWII, 1995 (2) silvered and bronze; Centenary of Federation, 2001, silvered; Australian Coin Associates, in silver (2)(50mm), Leaders of World War II and Sesqui-Centenary of Governor Macquarie, 1967; NAA, 2005, Sydney (41mm) silvered; Australia, 2009, in bronze (38mm). Good extremely fine - uncirculated. (18)
Estimate $200
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