Catalogue
Numismatic Society medals, includes Newcastle Numismatic Society issues for 25th Anniversary, undated (1989), in gilt, silvered bronze and bronze (38mm) (3), also John Shortland Gateway to the Hunter, 1997, in gilt bronze, and bronze (40mm) (2), by A.J.Parkes, also Newcastle Numismatic Society Coin Fair, 1997, in copper (27mm); Melbourne Numismatic Society 25th Anniversary, 1990, in bronze (38mm); Queensland Numismatic Society 5th Anniversary, 1991, in bronze (32mm); Rockhampton Post Office Centenary, by Rockhampton Coin Club, 1992, in bronze (40mm), by A.J.Parkes, with small folder of issue; The Australian Numismatic Society Coin Fair, Brisbane, 1993, in bronze (34mm), also The Matthew Flinders Bicentenary - Queensland, 1999, in oxidised silvered bronze (50mm), by A.J.Parkes; 50th Anniversary of End of WWII, by Geelong Numismatic Society, 1995, in bronze (38mm), by Hafner; Camperdown Clock Tower 100 Years by Camperdown Coin Collectors Club, 1997, in oxidised silvered bronze (30mm); Numismatic Society of South Australia, 2002, in bronze (50mm) (2, Matthew Flinders, and Nicolas Baudin); Sea Cliff Bridge, by Illawarra Numismatic Association, 2005, in bright silvered bronze, oxidised silvered bronze and bronze (38mm) (3). Uncirculated. (18)
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Commemorative and souvenir medals, (1980s-2000s), Sovereign Hill, Ballarat, Australia, undated, souvenir medal in gilt (31mm); Criterion House Ballaarat (sic) 1862, David Jones Proprietor, in silver (32mm), in case with certificate; Australian Bushranger Ben Hall Shot 1862, in cupro nickel (?) with lacquered photo of Hall attached above centre (oval 40.5x66.5mm), with hole at top for loop; Page's Line Royal Mail Day Coach, Tasmania Midlands Highway, commemorative Day Token in bronze (35mm), with leaflet; Duyfken 1606 replica medal, in bronze (38mm), with keyring attachment fitted; Kiandra Mail Delivery 1909, souvenir medal in cupro nickel (38mm) with suspension ring; ULLR Thredbo, undated in zinc (33mm octagonal), with suspension lug; Early Australian Skier, undated, in zinc (27mm), with suspension ring; Gold Museum - Ballarat/Peter Lalor, undated, in gilt bronze (33mm), in pack; City of Liverpool 175th Anniversary, (1985), in gilt (32mm), on card; South Australia Foundation of Province, (c1986), in fine silver (22mm), in pack; Daily Telegraph souvenir medals, XIV Commonwealth Games, 1990, in cupro nickel (27mm) (8); National Parks and Wildlife Foundation (NSW) sponsor's medal, Lord Howe Island, undated, in bronze (32mm), on cards (2); Celebrate the Year 2000, limited edition lapel badge (20mm), by Tasmedals, on card; 100 Years of Federation, 2001, in bronze (38mm); Centenary of Federation, 2001, in bronze (38mm), in pack for Primary School Students; Municipality of Shellharbour Celebrating 150 Years, 2009, in oxidised silvered bronze (38mm). A few very fine but mostly uncirculated. (25)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Anzac Day, 1990, Stores Depot Tottenham 50th Anniversary, in aluminium (47mm); 75th Anniversary of Anzac Landing at Gallipoli, 1990, in bronze (50mm), cased; HMAS Canberra & Shropshire Association Tasmanian Reunion, 1991, in oxidised silvered bronze (47mm); Tomb Of The Unknown Australian Soldier, undated, 1993, in antique finish bronze (70mm) by Royal Australian Mint for Australian War Memorial, cased with certificate, case damaged; another in nickel bonded steel ((27mm); HMAS Newcastle Commissioned, 1993, in bronze (40mm); Australia Remembers, 1995, in silvered bronze (40mm). Uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
The Commonwealth Bank, gold commemorative penny (1992) (16.95g of .916 fine gold). In case of issue with certificate 336, FDC.
Estimate $700
SOLD $640
Sandhurst Antique Bottle Collectables Club, undated, award medal in bronze (51mm), obverse, knight on horseback with jousting lance, unnamed; Royal Australian Mint Coin Collector, undated, in bronze (40mm); Roger McNeice (Tas Medals) 50th Birthday Yes/No Decision Maker, 1994, in oxidised bronze (40mm); TASMEDALS Merry Christmas, 1995, in oxidised silvered (32mm); Queen Victoria Coin Centre Grand Opening, 1994, in bright gilt bronze and another in bright copper (38mm) (2), one with Free Medal compliments slip. Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $60
Passed in
Federation Flowers Collection, 2001, antique silver finish (2oz, 50mm) by Royal Australian Mint, featuring the floral emblem of each State and Territory (8); Australian War Memorial 1992 Issues, Battle of Long Tan 25th Anniversary (5.3oz, 70mm) in .925 sterling silver, Vietnam Memorial (4.5oz, 70mm) in bronze. The eight floral medals in individual wood and leather cases, the others in cases of issue with certificates, FDC. (10)
Estimate $320
SOLD $200
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
First World War Collection, proof-like (16.5g, 35.2mm), .333 silver commemorative medals by Maquarie Mint, set of sixteen, portraying WWI themes; Kiribati, mint ten dollars, We Will Remember Them 2012, 2015; Nauru, mint ten dollars, WWI Commemorative 2011; other items include WWI replica of Victory Cross, Rising Sun badge, lapel pin, playing cards, paper documentation. The first item in prestige black plastic case of issue with certificates, the others in green Macquarie Mint collection tin, uncirculated - FDC. (9)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Sydney 225th Anniversary Collection, proof-like (28g, 40mm), silver plated commemorative medals by Macquarie Mint, set of twenty three, featuring iconic architectural landmarks. In prestige black plastic case of issue with certificates, FDC.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
World War I, souvenir penny commemoratives Australia in the Great War, 1914-1918, album of 24 for 1914; album of 24 for 1915, pin, two up set, also USA Shawnee Tribe, one ounce silver souvenir dollars 2002 (2), 2003 (2), all different (Australia one ounce prices over $500), also Australia Hutt River Province mint album Battle of Desert Storm, 1991 medals (30). Uncirculated. (75)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Medalets, 1870s-1988, a good selection, includes various issues for local governments, commemorative events, jubilees, royal visits, noted Jubilee of Weslyan Methodist Church (C.1886/2, white metal), Sydney Playgrounds Coronation Souvenir (C.1953/38, gilt), Royal Visit (C.1954/1, bronze), Royal Australian Mint Opened (C.1965/15, silver), Third Asian And Pacific Marketing Conference (C.1968/4, bronze), Papal Visit to Australia (C.1970/56, silvered), Mudgee Sesquicentenary (C.1971/5, bronze), Western Australia 150th Anniversary (C.1979/24, silver), also noted advertising check pieces for E.Way, Draper, Sydney and Coles Book Arcade, Field of Gold An Enchanting Sight. In large black album, all described in 2x2 holders and mostly with Carlisle reference numbers, good - uncirculated. (97)
Estimate $350
SOLD $280
Medalets, 1879-1911, some items include Sydney International Exhibition (C.1879/3a, silver), Departure of N.S.W.Troops for Soudan (C.1885/12, silvered), Launceston Exhibition (C.1898/3, aluminium), Australian Commonwealth Inaugurated (C.1901/57, silver), Empire Day Celebrations (C.A/14, gilt), and many others. All described in 2x2 holders and mostly with Carlisle reference numbers, good - extremely fine. (60)
Estimate $400
SOLD $460
Medalets, 1911-1949, some items include Children's Display Wellington (C.1924/3, gilt), 29th International Eucharistic Congress (C.1928/3, silvered variety with W.J.A. on obverse and Amor on reverse), Sydney Harbour Bridge/J.Cook Baker Paddington (C.1932/2, gilt), Australia's 150th Anniversary (C.1938/4, silvered), Victory Europe-Pacific City of Melbourne (C.1945/5, gilt), Manly Children's Victory Commemoration 1939-45 (C.1945/7, bronze), Dubbo 100 Years (C.1949/2, bronze), many others, also noted prize medal in silver (22mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1931, featuring a motorcyclist and on reverse, 'S. & D.M.C./12.7.31/A.W.White' (Sidcup & District Motorcycle Club (?) England). All described in 2x2 holders and mostly with Carlisle reference numbers, good - uncirculated. (58)
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
Assorted medals, medalets, badges including, enamelled membership badges, forgeries and replicas of coins including Java, Netherlands East Indies and Chinese replicas, noted Estonia, two kroon, 1952; Irish farthing token and evasion halfpenny of Alfred. Fair - uncirculated. (approx 100)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Medalets and medallions, (87) 1982-2015, also check pieces, bread tokens (92), casino chips (12), wooden nickels (5) and bar tokens (2); Edward VIII fantasy crowns '1936' (18), all in 2x2 holders in plastic album. Fine - uncirculated. (216)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
H.M.A.S. Tingira, tally or pass in cupro-nickel (31mm) by G.A. Miller/Sydney, reverse stamped 196. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Labor 8 Hour, Sports, medal, in silver (31x42mm), with suspension loop, by Angus & Coote, unnamed. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
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 $220
SOLD $700
Union badge, Fed(erated) Storemen & Packers Union of Australia, Member 1950-51, type with additional 'wings' added (Smith 360). Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $60
SOLD $250
S.A.R. (South Australian Railway), Mech Branch, workers passes (32mm) in white metal No 274; chrome plated No 1064 and brass Nos 1538 and 1539. Fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
Passed in
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 $100
SOLD $240
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 $90
Passed in
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 $90
SOLD $240
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 $90
Passed in
N.S.W.LGU, (Ladies Golf Union), badge in sterling silver and enamel (4, two types, pin back, one with safety chain); Quota Club International, lapel badge in silver and enamel, pin back and with chain attached to another pin back silver and enamel scroll badge, 'Past President'; Australia Junior Red Cross, lapel badge in gilt and enamel, pin back; Anzac Appeal pin; Tin Hat Day badge. The third last very fine, the rest extremely fine - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Swimming, selection of swimming prize medals, Hurstville Amateur Swimming Club noted, also London Banks Amateur Swimming Assn prize medals in silver (27mm), 1923; another, 1926; London Schools Swimming Association (41x30mm), 1927. Fine - extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $50
Passed in
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 $90
Passed in
Badge collection, includes Sydney Cricket Ground membership badge 1928-1929; Justice of the Peace lapel badge; Member badges for Royal National A&I Association of Queensland 2006, 2007, 2008, Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia, 1986, 2010, 2013, Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria 1987, 1991, 1992, Royal National Capital Agricultural Society, 2006; NED (Kelly) badge Sydney Royal Easter Show; Equestrian Team Supporter lapel badge. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $70
Passed in
Enamelled badge collection, includes mostly RSL Clubs but also some bowling and other clubs as well as some church organisation groups and a Kia Ora 1969 inscribed on a plain disc badge, 'The OK Line/McCormick Line/OK All Over The World' (c1914, by Van & Express Coy, Illinois, USA) check and a few tinnies. Stored in a white album, fine - extremely fine. (135)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Masonic, United St Andrew Lodge Singleton No 34, Royal Arch Secretary's jewel in 9ct gold (approx net wt 19.0g), by D.McDougall, reverse inscribed, 'Presented/to/Bro. E.H.Dixon/by the Members of/Lodge United St Andrews No.34 Singleton/17.3.20'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $350
SOLD $300