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University of New South Wales prize medal, For Distinguished Service To Industrial Design, undated (c1960), a lead trial strike (64mm) (74mm including untrimmed edge excess), by Paul Beadle. In unofficial case, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
University of New South Wales, prize medal, For Distinguished Service To Industrial Design, undated (c1960), in oxidised bright bronze (63.5mm), by Paul Beadle, a sample strike of the obverse design featuring the University's crest; International Year of the Child (IYC), 1979, in cupro nickel (70mm), by Paul Beadle, a crude striking with obverse design in relief and the reverse design incuse, features two children with arms raised facing on obverse and their backs on the reverse. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $320
University of Sydney, prize medal, Stephenson Turner Scholarship, undated (c1960), in oxidised bright bronze (63.5mm), by Paul Beadle, sample strikes, one slightly more oxidised than the other, obverse design features University of Sydney crest with motto as legend. A few areas of spotting on both, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
Andor Meszaros, 1960, uniface large portrait plaque in bronze (18cm), by Paul Beadle, features head of Meszaros left; a plaster casting of the exact same portrait plaque (18cm); a plaster mould for a portrait medal featuring the same bust design of Meszaros (10.3cm), by Paul Beadle and marked in medal design, '1962 Andor.Meszaros'; all samples. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $700
Anniversary of National Service Medal, 3778136 H.J.Storer, engraved and in case of issue, with miniature; Royal Life Saving Society medals (4) including Bronze Cross, Bronze Medallion, Intermediate Star, Award of Merit, all awarded to H.Storer, 1960; together with a small group of enamelled lapel and fob badges, Returned from Active Service; RSL 1964, 1970; Scottish Ex Service Association; Essendon Returned Servicemens Club; Essendon Club 1970; MCC 1968-69; Swan Hill Bowling Club; Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, cap badge 1958-59; 25th Anniversary of the NAV, 1971, silvered bronze (C.1971/2) presented to H.Storer 3.8.1976. Very fine - extremely fine. (16)
Estimate $200
Passed in
K.G.Luke, display board of medals, 1962-63, glued to board bearing gold blocked descriptive text, on the left side are issues for British Empire & Commonwealth Games, Perth, Western Australia, 1962, of Participant's medallion (obverse and reverse), Prize medallions, Gold (obverse) with metal laurel decorated neck chain, Silver (reverse), and Bronze (obverse), Official's badge, and on the right side are issues for First Asian Cycling Championships, Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, 1963, Participant's medallion (obverse), Prize medallions, Gold (obverse) with neck ribbon, Silver (obverse), and Bronze (reverse). The last bronze medallion with some dark spots, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $1,000
Passed in
B(onnie) D(oon) G(olf) C(lub) 1897, (issued c1960s?), lapel badges in 9ct gold (both 15.5mm; one is 2.35g and the other is 2.93g, both weighed without brass securing discs), design features the club's emblem of a thistle above crossed golf clubs, at the sides BD and GC and below 1897. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Nestle lapel badge, undated (c1960s?), in 14ct gold (15mm; 3.58g, weighed without brass securing fitting), by Angus & Coote, features company logo of a bird feeding 3 baby birds in nest. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Sir Winston Churchill/Sir Robert Menzies, 1966 in gold (18ct, tot wt 108.9g in two medallions) by Matthey Garrett (C.1966/9, 10). FDC. (2)
Estimate $3,500
Passed in
First Man on the Moon, 1969, in oxidised white metal (34mm) (C.1969/18) in holder; Papal Visit, 1986, in bronze (32mm) (C.1986/67); City of Campbelltown/South Australia 150 Years, 1986, in bronze (39mm) (4, each in a different shade of bronze, all with neck suspension cords, three dark green and one light green), by McAveney, Adelaide (C. not listed) (possibly samples?); Commonwealth Flyfishing Championships, Tasmania, 2012, in white metal (50mm); Our T.A.A. Olympic Yachting Classes Selection Trials/In Appreciation for Assistance Given C.Y.C.S.A. North Haven, undated, uniface in bronze (51mm). The second heavily toned, otherwise uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
Captain Cook 200th Anniversary, 1970, in 18ct gold (2, one 44mm, 1.75oz; the other 32mm; 0.75oz) (C.1970/36, 37), by Matthey Garrett, both with edge number 1276. In case of issue with certificate number 1276, uncirculated. (set of 2)
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,700
Captain Cook 200th Anniversary, 1970, in 18 carat gold (1.75oz; 44mm) (C.1970/36) by Matthey Garrett, edge number 615. Uncirculated.
Estimate $1,900
SOLD $1,900
Captain Cook 200th Anniversary, 1970, in 18 carat gold (32mm; 0.75oz) by Matthey Garrett (C.1970/37). Set in 18ct surround mount with suspension loop, uncirculated.
Estimate $750
SOLD $800
Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Celebrations, Presented by the Shire of Shoalhaven, 1970, in bronze (38mm) (C.1970/27); Sutherland Shire Commemoration, Awarded by the Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Commemoration Committee, 1970, in gilt, silvered and bronze (38mm) (C.1970/33) (3). Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
The Voyages of Captain James Cook, series of twenty proof medals in 24 carat gold-plated sterling silver (38mm, each 20.2 g) by Franklin Mint, each medal in a transparent display holder and accompanied by an individual historical information sheet. FDC. (20)
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
Elizabeth II, Voyages of Captain James Cook, proof 24ct gold on sterling silver medallions (38mm, total weight 414g) by Franklin Mint, set of twenty medallions. In a presentation book with description cards, FDC. (20)
Estimate $250
SOLD $380
Sydney Cove Medallion, Wedgwood medallion in buff coloured Jasper, (1975), reproduction for Old Sydney Town, (75mm) (C.E/5), reverse with printed seal and name, 'Old Sydney Town/Heritage Park/Somersby' and numbered 240. In case with certificate, uncirculated.
Estimate $70
Passed in
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 $60
SOLD $40
Norfolk Island, Bi-Centenary of Discovery by James Cook, 1774-1974, in silver (57mm) by Amor (C.1974/10); Bi-Centenary of Settlement, 1788-1988, in oxidised silver plate and bronze (57mm) (2) by Amor Philip Gidley King (edge No.235 and 256); also gilt medalet (32mm); sesquicentenary 2006 in bronze (38mm) by Adelaide Mint; 2001 three coin proof set with twenty cents for Norfolk Island; and 2002 146th Anniversary of Settlement of Pitcairners in 1856, in gilt bronze (38mm) by the Adelaide Mint No.184. Uncirculated - FDC. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Commander Matthew Flinders R.N., 1774-1814, (1974) in gold (22ct, 33.9g, 35mm) (C.-) by J.A. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $1,400
SOLD $1,400
The Australian State Medals, (1976) set of six proof sterling silver medals (35g each), issued by Stokes. Housed in a frame, FDC.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
The Prime Ministers of Australia, complete set of twenty two medals in gold plated sterling silver by the Franklin Mint and Stokes Australasia in 1976. In two frames and slip-case of issue, FDC. (22)
Estimate $400
SOLD $360
Assorted medals, Golden Jubilee Sydney Harbour Bridge 1982 (MR.Roberts C.1982/26) (2), Royal Heir 1982 (MR.Roberts C.1982/23) (2), Royal Visit 1983 (MR.Roberts C.1983/30), fine silver (30g) Broken Hill Centenary 1983 (C.1983/30), silver 175th Anniversary Holey Dollar and Dump 1988 (C.1988/19) (2), Australian Bicentenary Celebration of a Nation 1988 (C.1988/B95), Australian Bicentenary 1988 (C.1988/B36,B40) (2). In packs of issue, very fine - uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
XII Commonwealth Games Brisbane, 1982, in silver (edge no.4) and aluminium (50mm) (C.1982/10) (2); Mount Morgan Centenary of First Gold Discovery, 1982, in bronze (40mm) (C.1982/21); The Spanish Club Ltd Sydney, 1982, in bronze (51mm) (C.1982/27); another identical but without central wording on reverse (C.1982/27a); S.H.S. Centenary, 1983, in gilt aluminium (47mm) (C.1983/1); Wendouree Rowing Club Centenary, 1983, in gilt bronze and enamel (48mm) (C.1983/3), with pierced suspension hole; Sydney Opera House 10th Anniversary, 1983, in cast zinc (55x35mm) (C.1983/4); G.D. & G. F. Dean Celebrating 25 Years of Service, 1983, in aluminium (40mm) (C.1983/46); The Silver City Pastoral & Agricultural Assn 100 years, 1983, in copper (42mm) (C.1983/55). In coin holders, uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Wagerup Refinery Official Opening, 1984, in aluminium (46mm) (C.1984/27); 125 Years Queensland/Redlands District, 1984, in gilt bronze (40mm) (C.1984/32) (2, light gilt and dark gilt); New South Wales Fire Brigades 100 Years, 1984, in cast silvered bronze (42mm) (C.1984/33); Maitland Boys' High School Centenary, 1984, in gilt bronze (43mm) (C.1984/39); Australia Post Award 175th Anniversary of Postal Services in Australia, 1984, in silvered bronze (45mm) (C.1984/52); Capricornia Coin Club, 1985, in silvered bronze and bronze (50mm) (C.1985/1) (2); Strathfield Centenary, 1985, in silvered bronze (51mm) (C.1985/10); Royal Geographical Society of Australasia Queensland, 1985, in bronze (45mm) (C.1985/13); Border Trek Retracing Surveyor A.C.Gregory's Journey, 1985, in bronze (45mm) (C.1985/14); as previous but different obverse (C.1985/15). In coin holders, uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Elizabeth II, medals, Australian varieties (1984-1990) (30) including NSW Fire Brigade 1984, Royal Australian Navy 1986, Official AFL Teams 1987, Gallipoli Commemorative 1990, Australian 200 years Commemorative Medal Collection, (set of twenty) 1988; banknotes, Johnston/Fraser (1988) Bicentenary Polymer Issue (McD $10GF 1) (5); PNCs, International Year of the Family 1994 (3); pre decimal, George VI, florin, 1951. Pre decimal coin is extremely fine, otherwise in packs of issue, uncirculated. (40)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
South Australia Jubilee, 150th Anniversary of South Australia's Colonisation, 1986, three medallion proof set, 22ct gold (33g; 33mm), sterling silver (18g; 33mm), bronze (15g; 33mm) (C.1986/10). In red plush presentation case with certificate number 15 of 150 issued, FDC. (3)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,420
International Twelve Metre World Fleet Championship, 1986, in bronze (51mm) (C.1986/25); 150 Years of European Settlement at Geelong, 1986, in bronze (38mm) (C.1986/29); Return of Halley's Comet, 1986, in silvered bronze (40mm) (C.1986/40); Halley's Comet/Armstrong Shoe Mart, 1986, in copper and bronze (holed at one end) (60x35mm) (C.1986/41) (2); The Gateway Bridge Brisbane Commissioned, 1986, in gilt bronze (edge no.271) and bronze (edge no.476) (50mm) (C.1986/48) (2); Newcastle Australia Day, 1986, in bronze (40mm) (C.1986/49); Royal Australian Navy 75th Anniversary, 1986, in bronze (40mm) (C.1986/51); Schering 25th Anniversary, 1986, in silvered bronze (51mm) (C.1986/53); CSA Credit Union Ltd 25 Years of Service, 1986, in nickel (38mm) (C.1986/60); 150th Anniversary Foundation Stone Port Arthur's Church Laid, 1986, in bronze (42mm) (C.1986/63); South Australia Sesquicentenary, 1986, in bronze (39mm) (C.1986/64); National Penny Farthing Championships, 1986, in silvered white metal (51mm) (C.1986/76); Unveiling of Statue of QEII and Naming of Queen's Place Brisbane, 1986, in gilt bronze (51mm) (C.1986/77). In coin holders, uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Southern Cross Hotel Melbourne, 25 Years Service With Distinction, 1962-1987, in silver (60mm; 100.33g), by A.J.Parkes. Some hairlines, otherwise toned nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
Australian Bicentennial, 1988, the official set of six proof sterling silver medals (71g each) by the Royal Australian Mint, over 12.5 ounces ASW. In case of issue with booklet and certificate number 03022, FDC. (set of 6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220