Catalogue
Handcrafted fobs in gold, D of A, undated (9ct, 5.1g, 26mm) obverse 'D of A' on map of Australia overlay, within circle, inscribed on reverse '21st Annual/Window Dressing Competition/D of A/S.Russell/1st Prize/Section III'; voided map of Australia within circular frame (15ct, 2.6g, 23mm) inscribed on reverse 'Presented to/R.C.Lorimer/by his friends/in Balmattum 29/12/16'; voided map of Australia within circle inscribed 'America Carnival 440 yds hdcp' (9ct, 1.7g, 24mm), on reverse '2nd/won by/C.H.F.Morgan/1918'; (9ct, 5g, 27x25mm) obverse, engraved Commonwealth Coat of Arms, with inscription on obverse and reverse skillfully engraved over to obliterate naming. Second last fob with dent around circle from 1 to 3 o'clock on reverse, very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $220
SOLD $260
War Chest Badge, For Our Soldiers, 1917, in gold and enamel (9ct, 2.37g, 21mm), reverse with maker's mark 'WFW' pin backed. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Victoria, New College, Box Hill, handcrafted fob in gold (9ct, 5.0g, 36x36mm) obverse inscribed 'New College/Box Hill' on centre raised shield within wreath, inscribed on reverse 'H.C.Petty/1st Junior Champion/35 points of 35 pts/1917'; St Columba's College, Essendon, Head Prefect's badge (9ct, 5.7g) by Stokes, inscribed 'Kathleen Laffan 1946' on back of pin mount. Nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $210
Perth Citizens presentation fob medal, in 9ct gold (4.92g; 33x38mm), with suspension loop, obverse, a small shield superimposed on a larger shield supported by a kangaroo and emu and with a boomerang above, the small shield inscribed with initials, 'HGH', reverse inscribed, 'Presented/By/Perth/Citizens/27-11-18'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $310
Enamelled badges, includes Australian Red Cross Appeal Victorian Divn 1918; Royal National Association Brisbane 1924; another but different design and dated 1925; Central Queensland Railway Recreation Club; a selection of club badges, 1960s-80s (20). Fine - extremely fine. (24)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
L.P.H. medal/badge, 1919, in 15ct yellow gold (6.11g; 24mm), pin back with safety chain, obverse, voided with Maltese cross in centre with raised central rose gold disc inscribed, 'L.P.H.', around the cross is a band inscribed, 'Miseris Succurrere Disco' (I Learn To Succour The Distressed), reverse inscribed, 'M.Simson/1919'. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Masonic Victory Lodge No 34 TC, Hobart, Tasmania jewel, (1919), in 9ct gold (approx 9.5g), by P.J.King, a shield with medieval soldier holding a lance and shield in centre, enamel scrolls above and below bearing lodge name, the suspender and brooch bar bear the inscription, 'First I.G./11.11.1919'. Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Shooting, handcrafted fob in gold (9ct, 7.9g, 30x36mm) obverse inscribed 'AMcC' on shield overlay in centre, reverse 'Sir N.R.Howse Champion Agg/2nd Prize/A.P.McCarthy/1921'. Very fine.
Estimate $110
SOLD $170
Vigoro Association, handcrafted fob in gold (9ct, 5.5g, 32x32) obverse, engraved female player, inscribed on reverse 'Presented to/Miss F.Hodgins/from/W.M.V.A./1925'; boxing, handcrafted fob in gold (9ct, 4g, 21x38mm) inscribed on reverse 'E.Cole/Bantamweight/Chinchilla/4.5.18'. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
NSW RFL, 1918, handcrafted fob in gold (9ct, 3.7g, 27mm) by Harry Young, obverse, figure running with football within centre dome, 'NSW 1918 RFL' in semi-circle around, inscribed on reverse 'Balmain D.J.R.L/'B'Gde/Premiers/Christian Bros/J.Hills'; another, 1921, handcrafted in gold (9ct, 5.4g, 28mm) by Harry Young, obverse, figure running with football in centre, kangaroo to each side, two waratahs below, engraved on ribbon underneath 'N.S.W 1921 R.F.L.', inscribed on reverse, 'Balmain D.J.L/'A' Gde Premiers/Christian Bros/Old Boys/J.Hills'. Nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $280
NRFL, 1920, handcrafted fob in gold (9ct, 8.8g, 30x35mm) inscribed on reverse 'South Newcastle/Winners/'B'Gde Compt/A.Caldwell'. Good very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $280
Manchester Unity, IOOF, Victoria, fob in gold and enamel (9ct, 7.7g, 24x32mm) inscribed on reverse 'Presented to/Bro C.E.Hamdorf P.G./Winner/Wimmera District/M.U.I.O.O.F/Competition/1920'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
VAAA (Victoria Amateur Athletics Association), handcrafted fob in gold (9ct, 7.5g, 28mm) obverse, 'VAAA' inscribed on shield within circular frame, '5 Mile Cross Country Championship 1921' inscribed around circle, on reverse 'Won by/J.J.Cooke/3rd/Time 29.2'; Carlton Harriers, handcrafted fob in gold (9ct, 5.8g, 26x41mm) obverse inscribed 'CH' on shield overlay, on reverse 'Carlton/Harriers/5 Mile Champion/1921/J.J.Cooke/29m 2s'. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $270
NSW cricket, handcrafted fob in gold (9ct, 9.7g, 28mm) by J.Donohue, obverse, figure of batsman within circle set in decorative frame, inscribed on reverse 'NSW C.Y.M.C.A./Balmain/Christian Bros/Old Boys/1921-22/J.S.Hills'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $220
Tasmanian Shilling Centenary, 1823-1923, in silver (31mm) (C.1923/4), by Stokes for Alfred Chitty. Some very light hairlines, otherwise nicely toned, uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $350
Tasmanian Shilling Centenary, 1823-1923, in silver (31mm), by Stokes for Alfred Chitty (C.1923/4). Toned, uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Football, handcrafted fobs in gold, (9ct, 2g, 25mm) inscribed on reverse 'B.F.C./Winners/J.Gilvear/1924'; (9ct, 5g, 30mm) obverse boomerang with shield below, emu and kangaroo at sides, inscribed on reverse 'M.F.C./Premiers/1913/A.Steele'; (9ct, 3.8g, 32x32mm) obverse figure of footballer running with ball, inscribed on reverse 'E.F.C./Premiers/W.P./1929'. Very fine - nearly extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $160
SOLD $260
South Australian Chamber of Manufactures, All Australian Exhibition, 1925, in silver (32mm), reverse inscribed, 'A.F.A.Irwin/Architectural/Drawing'. Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Football, handcrafted fobs in gold, YMCA Association 1925 (9ct, 3.8g, 23x31mm) inscribed on reverse 'Best Player/Grade A.2/F.Brown/Franklin St/F.C.'; (9ct, 5.3g, 27x35mm) obverse, two figures with football, inscribed on reverse 'E.S.F.C./Aust Rules/Premiers/1926/J.Nugent'. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Shooting, handcrafted fob in gold (9ct, 5.7g, 28mm) inscribed on obverse 'C'ship/1928-29', on reverse 'Marrickville/Rifle Club/M.Livingstone'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Road trial, trophy in silvered bronze (ht 295mm, dia 225mm, wt 4.45kg), with Niki finial on top, inscription on plaque reads 'R.A.C.V. 24 Hours Trial/Melbourne to Sydney 1929/1st Class Award/A.Barber Junr.'; also car clock, Swiss Made, 8 Day (ht 62mm, dia at base 95mm, wt 670gm), white enamel or metal dial with black outlined white numerals and subsidiary seconds hand, manual wind, encased in a brass fitting for attachment to car dashboard. Very fine for the first, the second in working condition but not tested for accuracy, fine. (2)
Estimate $5,200
Passed in
Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta, 1938, in tombac gilded (57mm) (C.1938/13), by Stokes & Sons. In case of issue, uncirculated and rare, only 50 struck in this metal.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Q(ueensland) A(mateur) C(yclists) U(nion), Junior Teams Premiership, fob in gold and enamel (9ct, 4.2g, 22x28mm oval) inscribed on reverse 'Barnet Glass/Trophy/14 miles/1932/won by/L.V.Mason'; Q(ueensland) R(ailway) A(mbulance) C(orps) Long Service Medal, in gold and enamel (9ct, 6.2g, 24x27mm) reverse inscribed 'H.S.Hassal/1946'; NSW Railway Ambulance Corps, in gold and enamel (9ct, 5.7g, 28x28mm) inscribed on reverse 'P.A.McTiernan/Efficient/1937'. Some slight chipping to enamel on second and last fobs, good very fine - nearly extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $230
SOLD $300
Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta, 1938, in oxidised silver (57mm) (C.1938/13), by Stokes & Sons. In box, uncirculated and scarce, only 150 struck in this metal.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, in silvered bronze (57mm) (C.1938/7); R(oyal).A(gricultural).S(ociety). of N.S.W. Steward medals in gilt and enamel (2), one with 1938 ribbon bar and the other with 1939 ribbon bar. The first in Amor case of issue, this with some damage, one RAS brooch bar with spot of oxidation and thin scratch, otherwise all virtually uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
World War II, War Worker Navies and Labourers, stamped 2170 with lugs; War Savings Certificates Voluntary Worker enamelled badge by Wallace & Bishop, stamp A4162. Good very fine; extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Protestant Alliance Friendly Society of Australasia, gilt badges, one enamelled, both to Brother F.Roth, 1947 and 1963, Lodge 27, Mudgee. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Numismatic Association of Victoria, Burke & Wills Centenary, 1961, in silver (38mm) and bronze (2) (C.1964/4); Annand, Smith & Co, in antique finish (42mm) (C.1949/5); also, Adelaide Assay Office commemoration, 1986 in gilded silver (33mm) (C.1986/30); Advance Australia, cast Melbourne penny, undated; R G T & S, checkpiece for 1/6; Sovereign Hill, Ballarat, souvenir tokens (3) series 1, 2 and 3, in copper (35mm). Very good - extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Olympic Games, Melbourne, 1956, commemorative medal in bronze (63mm) by Andor Mezsaros (C.1956/5); pin-back badge (40x40mm) in gilt with coloured Olympic rings and map of Australia. First in plastic holder, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
Melbourne Olympics, 1956, 5352 Staff tinnie badge, Staff Identity Pass No.4321 for Olympic Village, inside marked for Badge 5352, issued to S.Kelson, Interpreter for Russian Chef Demission, with signature of bearer and also signed by P.P.Miskin, Commandant of the Olympic Village; also Daily Staff Duty Pass for admission on 8-12-56, no seating rights, written on reverse, Mrs Kelson. Some foxing, otherwise very fine and scarce. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $250