Catalogue
Australia's Numismatic History, 1788-1988, in silver (44mm) and bronze (39mm) (C.1988/B.303) (2); Kiama Sesquicentenary, 1990, in silvered bronze (63mm) and bronze (50.5mm). In cases of issue, two of these with foxing, otherwise uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Raising the Flag, Land of Contrast, 1788-1988, in silver (only 40 issued) and oxidised bronze (40mm) (C.1988/B137), obverse, soldiers of First Fleet raising the British flag at Sydney Cove, reverse, map of Australia with Federation stars. Uncircuated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Arrival of First Fleet 1788, undated, in gold on sterling silver (44mm), from History of Australia Series; Kodak Sesqui Commemorative Medal, undated (1988), in silvered and bronze (38mm) (2), obverse, the Charlotte at anchor in Botany Bay 1788; King Descendants Bicentenary, Governor Philip Gidley King Reunion, 1988, in bronze (48mm), with suspension hole. Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
Bicentenary of First European Settlement, 1788-1988, for Geelong Numismatic Society, in silver and bronze (38mm) (C.1988/B59), by Hafner, both edge numbered 017 (only 50 matching edge number sets issued). Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Australia, The Australian Collection of replica stamps set of twenty five in gold plated sterling silver, (approx ASW 16oz), issued in 1988-90 under the authority of Australia Post by Hallmark Diemasters & Engravers Pty Ltd. In a custom made case with certificate and set number 2638, FDC. (25)
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
Hunter and Central Coast Storms, 2007, in oxidised silver (56mm) by Millers, Sydney, inscribed 'To Roger Langsworth', (NSW Government for Service). In case of issue with newspaper clipping, one of nine issued, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park Sydney, commemorative medallion, 2009, in gilt (29mm), in official folder of issue with Order of Service for official opening. Uncirculated.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Replica one penny kangaroo postage stamp pendant, undated, in 9ct gold (1.38g; 16x25mm), with suspension ring; shield shaped pendant in silver (22x28mm), features an emu and kangaroo facing each other standing above a map of Australia; silver locket (19x27mm). The last and first with some dents, otherwise fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Australia, assorted medals, Anzac to Afghanistan 2016 coin collection, Australia bimetallic medal gilded centre for 1930 penny issued 2010, Steve Waugh medallion (5), Edward VIII brass 1936 medal, casino chips to $100 (4), ANS Holey dollar medal of 1988, another Parliament House, Royal Visit 1953-4 medal, America's Cup silver medals cased, Royal Wedding 1981 cased silver medal, Diamond Jubilee 1897 pewter medal, Olympic Store medal, Declaration of War medal packaged ribbon and stamp, 1979 Great Scout yacht race Sydney Harbour medal, Amor medal 100 years, Broken Hill bread tokens (8), Bank of NSW 1917-1935 counterfeit florins all holed (13), various Australian medalets and tokens (9), RSL badge 1945, other items (5). Mostly extremely fine or better. (lot)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Masonic Past Master's jewel, in gilt in the shape of a cross with a small 3pt diamond in each arm, on the ribbon is attached gold monogram initials 'ED', reverse inscribed on a 9ct gold (?) oval backing plate in the centre, 'Presented to/Wor Bro P.M. Enos Dyer/By The/Australian Lodge/of/Harmony. E.C.556/U.G.L N.S.W./No.5/July 10.1889'. Small dent at bottom of oval backing plate and some sratches on reverse, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Masonic Royal Arch Chapter Companion's neck jewel, 1821, named to 'Geo Lovett', also other neck jewels marked 'New South Wales' for Grand Sword Bearer by Wiesener, Grand Steward no maker's name, and Senior Deacon by T T Jones & Sons Sydney, all in gilt. Good fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $130
SOLD $320
Masonic Past Master's jewel, in gilt sterling silver, Matthew Flinders Lodge No 414 UGLQ, features a star above a wreath and inset into the star is a 10pt diamond, reverse inscribed, 'Pres. To/Wor. Bro./W.R.E.Allen P.M./as a/token of esteem/by/the bretheren/15.4.61'; also Royal Arch Chapter Companion's breast jewel, in gilt sterling silver, unnamed. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $70
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Freemason's medal, in 15ct gold (2.18g; 24x25mm), voided design featuring the Masonic square and compass within a band inscribed at top, 'John McDougall' and below, 'Kaniva'. Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Union badges, Trolley, Draymen & Carters Union, 1919; West Australian Prospector Association; Organised Labor, 1909; Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Engineers (Smith obverse 91 and reverse 319) (rare?); Clothing Trades Union; Transport Workers Union of Australia; P.R.E.A.; others include A.R.U. 100 years 1886-1986 Industrial Unionism (includes Smith 93, 211, 635, 655, 752). Mostly very fine - extremely fine. (12)
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
Union badge, Fed(erated) Storemen & Packers Union of Australia, Member 1950-51, type with additional 'wings' added (Smith 360). Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $70
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Union badges, Municipal & Employees Union of NSW; Letterpress, Printers, Machinists Union of NSW; Federated Ironworkers Assn; Trolley, Draymen & Carters Union, 1917; Trolley, Draymen & Motor Drivers Union, 1926; others, include Printers Union (2); P.R.E.A.; Waterside Workers Federation; Victorian Railways Institute; also, 125th Anniversary commemorative ACTU ribbon 1956-81 (Smith 427, 477, 544, 294, 652, 662, 713); plus various other items. Mostly very fine - uncirculated. (19)
Estimate $250
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NSW Tramways, cap badges, Conductor (blue); Dept. of Road Transport and Tramways, Starter (large red voided); Dept. of Road Transport, Omnibus Services (silvered centre); another (bronze centre); Dept. of Government Transport (oval, dark blue with crown); P.T.C (Public Transport Commission) of NSW (oval pale blue). Very good - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Dept of Road Transport and Tramways badge, in enamel and silvered bronze (KC), number 825; vintage Boy Scouts' hat badge; Long Live The Queen car badge by Streamlux, souvenir of QEII coronation; EIIR Royal Visit 1954 medals in gilt bronze (31mm) (C.1954/11) (3); Waterside Worker's Federation of Australia, Sydney Mechanical Branch badge no.X104 (Smith 749); Seamen's Union of Australia 1872 lapel badge; The Certificated Electricians Association of NSW lapel badge; also Great Britain, Ancient Order of Foresters jewel by G.Tutill, London; France, gold medal to Aucher Bros, uniface promotional check in gilt bronze (50mm), legend, '14 Medailles - Expositions Univlle De Londres - Nationales Paris'. The first and third last missing much enamel, good - very fine. (11)
Estimate $60
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Nursing badges, includes Nurses Registration Board Queensland badge (KC), by F.R.&S. Brisbane, reverse inscribed, 'M.J./Berrill/4-12-12/76'; Nurses & Masseurs Registration Board Queensland, General badge (KC) reverse numbered 7005; also Rockhampton High School badge in sterling silver and enamel. The second with small enamel loss, last with scratches, otherwise fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Hospital, nursing, medical, health and related badges and pins, a wide selection. Mostly very fine - extremely fine. (30)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Agricultural medals and badges, includes souvenir of 1948 Royal Show (C.1948/2), a selection from Royal Agricultural Society of NSW including exhibitor medal of 1988, Royal National Assn. Brisbane member, 1988 and lady member 1956; also, RAS of Victoria child entrance token and attendants passes for 1936 and 1937. Fine - uncirculated. (26)
Estimate $100
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Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, members badges, 1913, 1917, 1919, 1920 (2 types), 1921 (2 types), 1929 (2 types), 1936, 1937, 1938 (2 types), 1941 and 1949. Fine - very fine. (15)
Estimate $120
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Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, member's badges, various dates from 1954 to 1977, includes Lady Member and Lady's Badge. Mostly very fine - extremely fine. (22)
Estimate $100
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Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, a group of badges and medals, including Member's Guest, Lady's, Lady Member, Supporter, For Service, Exhibitor, Events, some duplication. Mostly extremely fine - uncirculated. (30)
Estimate $100
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Badges and medals, a wide selection including agricultural, pastoral, national parks, souvenir, members shows, junior farmers and tinnies. Very good - uncirculated. (69)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Sailing, rowing and related badges, includes NSW 12ft Sailing Club; Balmoral 12ft Sailing Club; Vaucluse Amateur 12ft Sailing Club; M.S.C. 14ft (Mosman); L.R.C. 1886 (rowing club); Rex Launch Club, member (13), plus a small group of membership badges (9). Very fine - extremely fine. (22)
Estimate $100
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Club badges, pins and other badges and odds (2), mostly enamelled; enamelled discs featuring various locations, some with loops and others as applied to the handle ends of souvenir spoons as well as a few other ornamental pieces (approx 200); also a set of six souvenir spoons in EPNS, all from the same Australian commemorative series; small nacre and metal buttons (5); small plastic tags with ancient Egyptian themes (4). Mostly very fine - good extremely fine. (approx 260)
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
SEC (monogram), Stock Exchange Club, Melbourne, sixpence (142); shilling (276); one shilling and sixpence (42); two shillings and sixpence (84); five shillings (109); ten shillings (14). Fine - extremely fine. (667)
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
Casino and gaming tokens, a group of early tokens and chips used in Australia (8), plus a selection of modern Australian casino tokens (20). Mostly fine - uncirculated, all different. (28)
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
Medalets, tokens and check pieces, c1860s-1990s, in assorted sizes and metals, including Jubilees, Centenaries, Royal Visits, Coronations. In a brown album, fair - extremely fine. (184)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90