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USA, Hawaii, Captain James Cook Discoverer of Hawaii, Kamehameha the Great Founder of the Hawaiian Kingdom, (1978), in silver, gilt bronze and bronze (2) (38.5mm) (4), the silver with edge number 0073; Bicentennial of Discovery of Hawaii, 15th Annual Coin Show HSNA Queen Kapiolani Hotel, 1978, wooden nickel; Hawaii Bicentennial, Kona dollar, 1978, in bronze (38mm); Hawaii The Aloha State, 50th State trade dollar, 1960, in gilt bronze (39mm); Kamehameha, The Hawaiian Mint dollar, undated, in bronze (20mm), with envelope of issue; Owhyhee Sandwich Islands 1779, (1979), uniface in white metal (38mm), by Hawaii State Numismatic Association. The first with edge nick and test mark, the two bronze issues of the first medal type with spotting, otherwise extremely fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
USA, Hawaii, Captain James Cook Discovers Hawaii in 1778, (1998), in silver (edge number 836), oxidised silver (edge number 435) and bronze (No.2 on reverse at 6 o'clock), obverse, Captain Cook head right, reverse, Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua, Kona, Hawaii. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $130
SOLD $190
USA, Hawaii, Captain Cook, medallic replicas of 1928 Hawaiian half dollar, 1728-1928, in silver (38mm; 30.5mm) (2); Islands of Paradise, 2006, in silver (?) (50mm), obverse, Captain cook bust at left and at right a ship's compass and the Hawaiian Islands and at the bottom a plaque with inscribed number, '013', reverse, triangle with cross in centre, above, 'Captain James Cook/Explorer of Hawaii' at sides of triangle the date, '20/06', below, compass location points and at the bottom, 'January 18th,1778/Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii'; also a wooden nickel token for 200th Anniversary of Discovery of Hawaii by Captain James Cook and on reverse, 'In Memory of Kalfred Y.M. Lum/Honolulu Coin Club'. Uncirculated - FDC. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $320
World Captain Cook medals, includes Canada, British Columbia, Captain James Cook at Nootka Sound, 1978, in gilt bronze (32mm), in pack; Great Britain, Captain James Cook RN 1728-1779, undated (c1977), in silver (44mm), from World's Greatest Explorers Series by The Birmingham Mint, in leather cover booklet with history of Captain Cook's exploration; The Arms of Captain Cook 1728-1779, undated (c1979), in silver (44mm), by Danbury Mint; Colonising Australia First Convict Fleet, undated (c1988), in silver (44mm), edge number 1809, by John Pinches; H.M.S. Resolution Battling Through Enduring All, undated (c1988), in silver (44mm), by John Pinches. Uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $70
World Captain Cook medals, Canada, British Columbia, Captain Cook Bicentennial medal, 1978, uniface in bronze (38mm), with suspension and neck ribbon, unnamed; Captain Cook Bicentennial, 1978,uniface decagon in silvered and acrylic (?) (68mm), with display stand; Sea Festival Commemorative Dollars, set of five, 1978, in cupro nickel (37.5mm), in folder with booklet map; USA, Hawaii, Captain James Cook Explorer of Hawaii, Islands of Paradise, 2006, in silver (?) (50mm), obverse, a plaque with inscribed number, '078'; Captain James Cook Discoverer The Hawaiian Islands, (1978), proof set of three in silver (20.5mm), one with reverse design for Resolution ship's wheel 'Kona Coast Bank', one with reverse design for Atlantis, and another with plain reverse, in pack of issue by The Hawaiian Mint. The last set with some toning and one coin with a few spots but scarce, otherwise uncirculated - FDC. (3 + 2 sets)
Estimate $150
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World medals, Great Britain, lead pull (irregular, approx 22mm) of a miniature (15mm) version of the obverse of the Resolution and Adventure Medal, 1779 (BHM 258; Eimer 780); Captain James Cook, Middlesborough, 1979, in bronze (19mm), reverse Christmas bells in holly spray; Portugal, Great Explorers Series, by Gravarte of Lisbon, includes James Cook, Endeavour, 1768, in silver and in bronze (40mm), edge impressed '101/250' and '146/1000'; USA, H.M.Bark Endeavour Lt James Cook, Endeavour North American Tour, undated, in gilt bronze (38mm); other explorer related medals (3), uniface in gilt bronze (37mm) with concentric circles on reverse, obverse designs include Captain James Cook 1768-1771, Stanley & Livingston 1871, Hillary & Tenzing 1953. The second medal toned, otherwise uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Portugal, Great Explorers Series by Gravarte of Lisbon, James Cook, Endeavour, 1768, in silver (70mm), edge impressed '22/50', and another identical in bronze, edge impressed '68/1000'. The first in pack of issue with certificate, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Cook Islands, proof one hundred dollars, 1975 Bicentennial of Return of Captain James Cook from Second Pacific Voyage (KM.13). In case of issue with certificate, FDC.
Estimate $420
SOLD $380
Cook Islands, proof one hundred dollars, 1976 US Bicentennial with conjoined heads of Benjamin Franklin and James Cook (KM.16). In folder of issue, FDC.
Estimate $420
SOLD $380
Cook Islands, proof two hundred dollars, 1978 Bicentennial of Discovery of Hawaii by Captain James Cook (KM.22). In case of issue with certificate, FDC.
Estimate $750
SOLD $660
Cook Islands, proof two hundred and fifty dollars, 1978 250th Anniversary of Birth of James Cook (KM.23). In folder of issue, FDC.
Estimate $800
SOLD $700
Cook Islands, proof two hundred dollars, 1979 The Legacy of Captain James Cook (KM.26). In pack of issue, this with foxing, coin FDC.
Estimate $750
SOLD $660
Western Samoa, proof one hundred tala, 1979 Bicentenary of Death of Captain James Cook (KM.34). In case of issue with certificate, FDC.
Estimate $550
SOLD $520
Cook Islands, proof sets, 1972, 1973 and 1974 (sets contain commemoratives for Cook's 2nd Pacific voyage), 1978 (KM.PS1, 4, 7, 9); proof ten dollars, 1994 Capt. James Cook (KM.358). In cases or packs of issue, a few of these with foxing, otherwise FDC. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Western Samoa Captain Cook coins, tala, 1970, 1979 (KM.9, 32), both with issue case; ten tala, 1979, and fine gold ten tala, 1995 (KM.33, 144) (2), the first with issue pack and second in capsule. Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $70
SOLD $70
World Captain Cook coins, Australia, proof silver five dollars, 1993 (ex masterpieces in silver Explorers issue), proof silver fifty cents, 1989 (ex masterpieces in silver Fifty Cents collection), mint fifty cents, 1970; Cook Islands, one cent in aluminum, 2003 (2), two and a half dollars, 1973, proof ten dollars, 1994, proof fifty dollars, 1988 (KM., 419 [2], 9, 358, 62) (5); New Zealand, fifty cents, 1969 Endeavour, one dollar, 1969 Cook's Chart, 1970 Mt Cook (2), 1970 Cook Islands, five dollars, 1992 The Discoverers Cook. Uncirculated - FDC. (14)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
World Captain Cook coins, includes Australia, mint fifty cents, 1970 Cook's Bicentenary; New Zealand, proof set, 1994 Endeavour, mint set, 1994 Endeavour, mint set, 1969 Cook's Chart, mint one dollar, 1969 Cook's Chart; Western Samoa, proof tala, 1970 James Cook, proof ten tala, 1979 Bicentenary Captain James Cook, mint talas, 1970 James Cook, 1979 Bicentenary Captain James Cook (KM.9, 33a, 9, 32) (4); Zambia, proof one thousand kwacha, 2000 Captain Cook in Australasia (KM.99). In cases and packs of issue, the Western Samoa proof cases with foxing, otherwise uncirculated - FDC. (12)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
World Captain Cook coins, Gibraltar, proof crown, 1997 (KM.623); Great Britain, proof silver and enamel trade dollar, 1998 (KM.-); Isle of Man, crown, 1989 (Mutiny on Bounty issue) (KM.240) (2); Liberia, dollar, 1999 (KM.404); Niue, proof five dollars, 1996, proof ten dollars, 1992 (KM.114, 69) (2); Saint Helena, proof fifty pence, undated (2002) (KM.27a); South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, proof two pounds, 2000, 2003 (KM.4a, 18) (2); USSR, proof three roubles, 1990 (KM.Y.242). Uncirculated - FDC. (11)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Bronze bust of Captain Cook, on timber shield (32x37cm; bust 18x25cm); tot wt 7.22kg), with wall hanging bracket attached. Some small nicks on face and forehead, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Bronze cast of Captain Cook's ship Endeavour, on timber backing with framed surround (34.5x36cm; casting 27.5x28cm; tot wt 4.74kg), with wall hanging suspension rings attached. Some oxidation, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $90
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Captain James Cook's Sword, a replica of the sword used by Captain Cook being a Small Naval Hanger Sword (1757-1769), issued to commemorate the Bicentenary of Captain James Cook landing in Australia, April 29th 1770, wire bound composite grip and plated crossguard, single edge plated blade marked 'Wilkinson Sword, London', overall 68cm long, display mounted on replica ship board with rope border and with a small brass anchor attached at bottom right of sword handle, the board with wall mounting brackets on back; also a Certificate of authenticity and a history sheet, both framed together under perspex in a heavy timber frame (70x41cm). Some foxing on documents, crossguard of sword loose, otherwise good very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
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Captain Cook Discovery of Australia Bicentenary, 1970, Royal Doulton loving cup in basalt (approx 21cm high x 28cm from handle to handle), one side features a bust of Captain Cook and the other side has Captain Cook with crew in long boat arriving at shore to meet aborigines, gold lettering around the top lip reads, 'Captain Cook 1770 . Australia . 1970', bottom of cup bears the Royal Doulton mark and No.149 of only 500 issued. In Royal Doulton case of issue, some tape residue on inside, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $180
SOLD $100
Visit of Endeavour to Mackay, June 1995, limited edition porcelain tankard (12cm high), on bottom marked 8 of 45. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Captain Cook decanter, 1970, Bi-Centenary Collectors Edition of Endeavour Rum, a hand painted and lacquered figure of Captain Cook standing (approx 28cm high) with ship's wheel behind, a journal at his feet and an open map on a pedestal in front of his left side. Empty of rum, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Captain Cook, small porcelain whiskey decanter, bust of Cook on an oval base, specially commissioned from Royal Doulton by Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey (12cm high), no cork; also a painted, plaster wall hanging of Captain Cook (?) wearing an eye patch over right eye. (14cm high). Good very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $80
Captain James Cook, 1770 Bicentenary 1970, bronze wall plaque (19cm), featuring bust of Cook; another in brass (15cm), featuring Cook's ship the Endeavour; Municipality of Rockdale arms featuring Captain Cook and his ship Endeavour and an aborigine, enamel arms raised on a timber shield (15x17cm), with wall hanging fitting; as previous but an enamel and gilt badge (88mm), with suspension loop; wall hanging coloured and lacquered plaster plaque (9.7cm), features bust of Cook with map of Australia behind; small triangular glass ashtray (9.4cm), inside marked in blue, 'The Captain Cook Museum', around an image of Endeavour; metal and leather drink coaster inscribed in the centre with a ship and the name, 'the hotel Captain Cook'; small copper tray (9.5cm), in the centre marked in blue and black, 'Captain Cook Bi-Centennial British Columbia Canada' around an image of Endeavour in the ocean; tea or coffee pot stand in enamelled plaster (15.2cm), same design as previous small tray. The first with some oxidation, mostly on reverse, very fine - uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Captain Cook, matching plates, one large serving plate (27cm), and smaller size (17cm), the first features a half figure image of Cook seated and holding a map, the second depicts the Endeavour under sail; another glass plate (25cm), with scalloped edge and painted blue and gold in the centre for 'Captain Cook Bicentennial British Columbia Canada', around the Endeavour under sail, around the edge are a variety of depictions relating to Captain Cook; another commemorates Captain Cook, Hawaii 1778, issued in 1978, in porcelain by Royal Copenhagen (18cm), in box of issue; also a Captain Cook set of placemats in celluware and cork by Pimpernel, features six mats each with a different scene relating to Captain Cook, in original box. The first with a few very small scratches, otherwise uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
Captain Cook statues, one a bust of Cook wearing a naval officer's hat (13.5cm high), and the other a bust of Cook without a hat (15cm high), both moulded in plaster and with base for standing; wall hanging prints under perspex in gold painted timber frames (15.2x20.2cm) (4, different). Extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $50
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200th Anniversary of the Landing of Captain Cook 1778-1978, Aloha crockery whiskey decanter (22cm high and 19mm wide but very flat) for James Beam Distilling, one side features a cameo image of bust of Captain Cook, the other side in bright colours features Aloha across a rainbow going behind mountains and in front modern buildings and palm trees at the seaside and with pink local flowers around the outside edge; also glass tankard (11.6cm high) featuring gold images of a bust of Captain Cook on one side and Cook landing at Botany bay on the other side; large glass tumbler (10cm high x 9cm wide), features transfer of head of Cook on one side and the Endeavour on the other side; large black pottery jug (10cm high x 16.8cm wide including handle), features a gold image of H.M.S. Endeavour on one side and on the other side a 16-line outline of Cook's expedition to Australia. Good very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $60
SOLD $50
Captain Cook's Cottage, Melbourne, small, coloured, wall-hanging plate (10cm); small, plate (10cm) featuring Cook's Endeavour; Australia First Fleet plate (15.2cm) with 24K gold trim; large porcelain coffee mug by Denby, England, features various scenes of Yorkshire, Cleveland & Humbershire, including a bust of Captain Cook; small porcelain coffee mug featuring Captain James Cook's bust on one side and H.M.S. Resolution on the other side, base marked 'Decorated in Canada 22k gold'; small blue and white porcelain coffee mug, marked on one side 'Launch of the Endeavour 9 December 1998 Fremantle' and on the other side an image of the Endeavour; tall porcelain coffee mug featuring the name 'Captain Cook' under a small cameo image of the Endeavour and on the other side the name 'Endeavour' under a large cameo image of the Endeavour. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $70
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