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Captain James Cook, memorial medal, undated (1784), in bronze (43mm) (MH 374; BHM 258), by L.Pingo for the Royal Society. Very minor edge nick on reverse, otherwise dark brown patina and nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $750
Convict love token, created on a bronze cartwheel penny of 1797 shaved smooth on both sides, on the obverse is engraved a man facing a lady and holding her hand and in a border around this is inscribed, 'ISAAC HUXTABLE' at the top and 'FANNY CARR' at the bottom, the reverse has 16 inscribed lines and on eight of these with a blank line between is inscribed the message, 'The time/may pass and/years may fly and/every Oak decay &/die & every Joyfull (sic)/dream may set/yet youll (sic) never/can forget'. Fine.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $3,500
Convict love token, created on a bronze cartwheel penny of 1797 shaved smooth on both sides, on the obverse is inscribed, 'Affectionately/presented to/Mary Ann Groves', below are overlapping hearts with an arrow through and around the outer edge is decorated with a leaf spray pattern and between each line is decorated with swirls, reverse with similar decoration around the outer edge and between the lines and in the centre is inscribed, 'Tho' absent/may you never/forget me'. Good fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,600
Convict love token, engraved on a shaved down English halfpenny with a small pierced hole for suspension near top edge, obverse, a very detailed engraving of a ship flying a British ensign at the rear and under full sail on the ocean, below is inscribed, 'When this you see/Remember Me', reverse, inscribed in 6-lines, 'My hart (sic) is/treu (sic) to non (sic)/but You/the Words are/Sueet wuen (sic, 'Sweet when')/Lovers Meet', unnamed. Good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $610
Intercolonial Exhibition, Victoria, 1866-67, in bronze (220mm), uniface electrotype by C.Summers, special medal awarded to 'C. Maplestone', struck in relief. Mounted in a wall-hanging, circular wooden frame with glazed cover, the frame with a few chips, the medal with streaks in the field from cleaning otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $750
Acclimatization Society of Victoria, in silver (58mm) by J.S & A.B Wyon sc 1868 T.Landseer A.R.A. Adj in exergue (C.1868/3), inscribed around edge 'Presented to Captain Lucas, Steamship 'Southern Cross'. With edge knocks, test cut, very fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $750
New South Wales, Prize Exhibitors medal, 1862 (London), in silver (76mm) by W.Kullrich, inscribed around edge 'F.B.Miller Services'; Agricultural Society of New South Wales, Practice with Science, 1879, in silver (88mm) by Hardy Brothers London & Sydney, inscribed on reverse 'Mr F.B.Miller/(Royal Mint)/for the Originality & Utility of his Inventions/For Purifying Gold/Class 655/No.1788/1870'; Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in silver (51mm) by H.Stokes, inscribed around edge 'F.Bowyer Miller - For Services'. First medal with small test cut at 9 o'clock, second medal with minor edge bruise, all lightly polished, otherwise nearly uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $3,000
Geelong Industrial & Juvenile Exhibition, 1879-80, in silver (35mm) by Altmann, inscribed to "Hict & C Coy/Geelong/Machinery". Toned, good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Melbourne Exhibition Souvenir, 1880, in gilt bronze (22mm) (C.1880/6), with suspension hole; Federated Australia, 1901, in white metal (37mm) (C.1901/20), with suspension loop; reproduction of an 1862 trade token of Mr David Jones of Criterion House, in sterling silver (32mm), edge number 275, in case with history sheet (only 500 struck); also an unused deck of playing cards for Australian-Oriental Line Ltd, c1930s, made by Thomas De La Rue with 3d Stamp Duty Ace. Very fine - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Departure of NSW Troops for Soudan, 1885, in white metal (39mm) (C.1885/8); 29th International Eucharistic Congress Sydney, 1928, in silvered (40mm) (C.1928/3), type with W.J.A. on obverse and AMOR on reverse, rim with cracking almost all the way around; Sydney Harbour bridge Opened, 1932, in gilded (39mm) (C.1932/3), reverse rotated to 5 o'clock; One Penny Token/A.N.S., 1949, in copper (35mm) (C.1949/3) (2); Sydney Coin Club/Decimal Currency Changeover, 1966, in copper (35mm) (C.1966/11); Royal Australian Mint Opened/Australian Numismatic Society, 1966, in silver (35mm), and another in bronze (35mm) (C.1966/15) (2); Governor Macquarie/Sesqui Centenary of Holey Dollar, undated, in oxidised silver (38mm) (C.G/5). The first with a few surface marks and two slag marks on reverse, otherwise fine, the rest good very fine - uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1888-1889, French Participation, in gilt bronze (57mm) (Not listed in Carlisle), by Alphee Dubois, obverse, sitting female figure right and holding a globe, at the left an Antarctic scene and at the right a desert scene, around the top, 'Ministere Du Commerce Et De l'Industrie', reverse, wreath around a circle and in this the details, 'Exposition Internationale De Melbourne/Participation/De La France (inscribed) 'MARTIN (TH)'/1888-1889'. Good extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
Brisbane Exhibition, 1897, Trackson Brothers in aluminium (32mm) (C.1897/81); Sydney Harbour Bridge Opened, 1932, in bronze (39mm) (C.1932/3) (cleaned); Sutherland Shire Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Commemoration Committee award, 1970, in gilt (38mm) (C.1970/33); Sydney Opera House Opened, 1973, in zinc (55x35mm) (C.1973/9); Captain James Cook/Endeavour, undated (1979), in silvered and another in bronze (48mm) (C.1979/59) (2); G.T.R.C. Silver Jubilee Regatta, 1979, in gilded aluminium (47mm) (C.1979/65), with suspension loop; Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1982 in silver (34mm) (C.1982/11) edge number 497; The Gateway Bridge Brisbane, 1986, in gilt (50mm) (C.1986/48), edge numbered 223, by The Australian Numismatic Society Brisbane Branch; Australia's Tricentenary/Armstrong Shoe Mart, 1988, in bronze (32mm) (C.1988/16); 75th Anniversary of RSL Australia, 1991, in bronze (40mm); 50th Anniversary of Linking Burma Railway at Konkoita, 1993, in antique silvered (50mm) (2); Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens 175th Anniversary, 1993, in bronze (57mm); Cathedral Church of St David at Hobart to Commemorate the Centenary of the Consecration of the Chancel and Sanctuary and Visit of Prince of Wales, 1994, in silvered (62mm) (2) and another in antiqued silvered (62mm). Very fine - uncirculated. (16)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Medal collection, some items noted include International Exhibition Coolgardie, 1899, in silver (19mm) (C.1899/8), ET inscribed unofficially on reverse; George V Coronation/Western Australia, 1911, in silvered (31mm) (C.1911/23), with suspender, pin suspension bar and ribbon (this poor); Sydney Opera House, 1973, in cupro nickel (39mm) (C.1973/3); Our Lady of the Sea Catholic Church Cleveland New Church Opened, 1974, in sterling silver (33mm) (C.1974/4); Murarrie Golden Jubilee, 1978, in gilt bronze and enamel (38mm) (C.1978/8), with neck ribbon; Paddington Public School, 1981, in gilt (31mm) (C.1981/4), with ribbon; Brisbane Market 100 Years Old, 1984, in gilt (38mm) (C.1984/34), with ribbon; a host of others (25) from 1920s-2000s and noted an unfinished badge featuring the Sydney Harbour Bridge in bronze; also includes Royal Order of Scotland Masonic breast jewel; Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Grand Lodge of Queensland Colin McMaster Lodge No 58 jewel named to Bro J.W.Considine 19-9-53, and East Cleveland Knights Chapter past master jewel named to Bro A.A.Richardson R.O.H. 1946, in gilt, enamel and silver, no ribbon, a Buffalo lapel badge (KC), Masonic Mark pennies (2), a Masonic commemorative medal and a Cloncurry Shire Council single cufflink. Fine - uncirculated. (40)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Australia Federated, June 1, 1901, in 15 carat gold (23mm) by Fairfax and Roberts (c1901/4) with M.I.T. (Mary Thomson) given by Hon. Dugald Thomson MHR to his niece. With loop suspension, good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $500
Medalets, 1901-1915 (5, different) (C.1901/5, 21, 25; 1902/35; 1915/7); Souvenir Royal Visit 1934 in silvered and enamel (15mm), by Sutton E.P. Co, Sydney, on original issue card with suspension pin; ANZAC badge with Rising Sun over ANZAC in gilt and enamel, suspension lug missing; RSL Life Member badge (QC) with long suspension pin; Australia Remembers badges (2); Jack's Day badge with long suspension pin; GVR small white metal button; various other tinnies and medals (12, includes some Great Britain); also set of costume jewellery earrings, one missing a pearl and a small ornamental stone (suit unpierced ears); a set of elasticised shirt sleeve armbands by St George, silver coloured, in original box. Good - uncirculated. (26)
Estimate $50
SOLD $90
Empire Day Erskineville, 1905, in silvered (22x26mm) (C.1905/2), not listed in this metal; King George VI Coronation, 1937, in gilt (25mm) uniface by P.J.King, Melb (C.1937/19); Commemorative of Royal Visit, 1949, in gilded (35mm) (C.1949/9); Inauguration of Indian Pacific Passenger Service, 1970, in silvered (30mm) (C.1970/61a), reverse upset to 3 o'clock; various other commemorative issues, 1919-1992 (16); also R(oyal) P(rince) A(lfred) H(ospital) Auxiliary Member badge (QVC), in gilt and enamel, by Angus & Coote; Women's Auxiliary R.S.L.A. badge in gilt and enamel; RSL Club pins and badges (3 different). Fine - uncirculated. (25)
Estimate $70
SOLD $120
Visit of American Fleet Souvenir, 1908, in gilded and enamel (24mm) (C.1908/7); 100th Anniversary of First settlement Victoria, 1934, in gilded (31mm) (C.1934/8); Melbourne's First Hundred Years/City of Malvern, 1934-35, in silvered (25x31mm) (C.1934-35/2); Centenary of South Australia, 1936, in gilded (31mm) (C.1936/1); Australian Numismatic Society/Sydney Mint Centenary, 1955, in silver (35mm) (C.1955/1), edge numbered 185; Captain James Cook Bi-Centenary/State Savings Bank of Victoria, 1970, in gilded (34mm) (C.1970/23); Souvenir of First Papal Visit to Australia, 1970, in silvered (27mm) (C.1970/55). Good extremely fine - uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Victoria Country Fire Brigades Board, Long Service badge in silvered brass and enamel (2), the first with maker's name, 'Stokes & Sons/Melbourne' on reverse of scroll, the second with maker's name, 'Stokes & Sons/Melb', also on reverse of scroll; Country Fire Brigades Assoc Member lapel badge in gilt and enamel, by Bridgland & King, 289 Lt.Lon.St; C.F.B.D (Country Fire Brigades Demonstration) 1910 Bendigo, medal in gilt and enamel, with suspension loop, by Stokes & Sons Melb; Country Fire Brigades Demonstration Warrnambool 1937 badge in gilt and enamel, by Stokes Melb; Country Fire Brigades Demonstration Bendigo 1938 badge in gilt and enamel, by Stokes Melb. Very fine - good very fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
M.F.D.Forest Ranger, c1910-25, voided brass shoulder title. Good very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
Medals badges and tokens, includes Sydney University Union, 1914-1915 enamel membership badge, P Old Boys Union enamel lapel badge (KC), sporting medals for Aussie Rules, gymnastics, skiing (2); commemoratives for Eureka Rebellion, Holbrook Sesqui-Centenary, Sydney Harbour Bridge (by ANS in copper) 1982 (2), Sovereign Hill (2 different), Barrier Highway Completion of Sealing 1972, and others and a few world medals, also a large number of tokens and check pieces including for clubs, transport and amusement, noted Albury Cricket Club 2S, some world issues, noted John Yates & Sons of Birmingham 2d (3), and some paper tickets and tags. Poor - uncirculated. (approx 70)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
NSW Police whistle, 1914-1920, tube whistle in nickel plated brass with suspension loop and with attached brass chain with suspension hook attached to end, the top of the whistle is impressed, 'PATENT 5727.08', and the side is impressed, 'THE Metropolitan/PATENT/N.S.W/Police' and again on the side but near the mouthpiece is impressed, 'J.HUDSON & Co/244 BARR STREET/BIRMINGHAM'. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $460
Tasmania, Launceston Fire Brigade, handcrafted medal in gold (9ct, 7g) with loop mount and suspender ribbon, by Atherton, Launceston, for twenty years long and good service, inscribed on reverse 'H.Waters/1914-1934'; together with son's Exemplary Fire Service Medal (EIIR), engraved on edge 'H.K.Waters'; Fire Brigade Comm of Tas Long Service lapel badge in gilt and enamel by Stokes & Sons, Melb; FBC Tasmanian, voided badge in brass (54x41mm) by Stokes & Sons. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $700
SOLD $650
South Australian Police, helmet plate (KC) in gilt (64x82mm), voided number 556 in centre and re-crowned with King's crown following the death of Queen Victoria. Very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
South Australian Police, helmet plate (KC) in nickel (64x82mm), voided number 630 in centre and re-crowned with King's crown following the death of Queen Victoria. Very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Victorian Police Gold Valour Badge, undated (1916), in 9ct gold and enamel by Bridgland & King, with 9ct gold and enamel suspension brooch bar, reverse of medal inscribed, 'Const Bresnan/6068'. In case, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $6,000
Passed in
Victorian Police Gold Valour Badge, undated (1916), in 9ct gold and enamel by Bridgland & King, with 9ct gold and enamel suspension brooch bar, reverse of medal inscribed, 'Const Downes/5860'. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $6,000
Passed in
E.W.Cole, Coles Book Arcade, Melbourne, in bronze (31mm) (C.1918/1, Dean 97). Uncirculated.
Estimate $170
SOLD $200
Avoca Football Club, Tasmania, handcrafted voided fob in gold (9ct, 4g) with miniature attached shield, obverse inscribed 'Won by/C.Kirk' and on reverse 'Presented/to/Best Player/Avoca/Football/Club/1919/by/A.E.Williamson'. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Football medallion, in gold (9ct, 30x27mm, 3.4g), shield shaped with applied football motif, inscribed on reverse 'Premiers/1920/N.F.L./J.Doyle'. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Royal National A. & I.A. of Queensland, member badge, 1922 in cardboard and numbered 2862 on reverse; Royal National Association Brisbane, 1922-23 badges (2 different, one a lapel badge and the other a wrist badge), both numbered 2927 on reverse; 1924 badges (2 different, one a lapel badge and the other a wrist badge), both numbered 2759 on reverse; 1926 badges (2 different, one a lapel badge and the other a wrist badge), both numbered 3173 on reverse; National Association Brisbane, 1927, wrist badge numbered 4635 on reverse; Royal National A & I Assocn Brisbane, 1931, wrist badge numbered 1795 on reverse. Fine - good very fine. (9)
Estimate $150
Passed in