Catalogue
Captain Cook, 200th Anniversary, 1970 in .750 fine gold (44mm; 32mm) by Matthey Garrett Pty Ltd (c1970/36,7). In case of issue with certificate no 1313, FDC. (2)
Estimate $3,250
SOLD $3,400
Pope Paul VI, Episcopal Conference in Australia, 1970, proof medals in gold (2) (18ct, 54.7gm, 44mm; 23.5gm, 31.5mm) edge impressed 0905. In plush case of issue with certificate, FDC. (2)
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $3,500
Pope Paul VI, Visit 1970 in .750 fine gold (44mm, 31mm) by Matthey Garrett Pty Ltd (c1970/52,3). In case of issue with certificate No 402 and purchase invoice 2/10/70, FDC. (2)
Estimate $3,250
SOLD $3,400
Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Tour, 1970 in .750 fine gold (38mm) by Matthey Garrett Pty Ltd (C.1970/59,60). In case of issue with certificate No 391, FDC. (2)
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $4,100
Captain James Cook, 200th Anniversary of Norfolk Island, 1974 in silver and bronze (57mm) by Amor Sydney (C.1974/10). Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
Adelaide Steamship Company Ltd, centenary medal 1975, in 18 carat gold (28g) C.1975/6. Uncirculated and rare, 230 struck.
Estimate $1,100
SOLD $1,150
The Australian State Medals, set of six proof sterling silver medals (35g each) issued by Stokes, 1976. In a frame with slip case and certificate of authenticity, FDC. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Masonic Lodge Walhalla, Centenary jewel 1976, in gilt and enamel, emblem affixed to ribbon, '700EC/69VC' (Lodge numbers pre and post 1889), by Blashki; Masonic lapel badge in gilt, pin-back. Good very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $40
Passed in
Prize and commemorative medals, Mudgee Wine Show, (1980), (62mm), cast in silvered bronze, inscribed, '1980/Class 7/Medium Dry White/Botobolar'; another in bronze, unnamed, both with suspension loops, the first with ribbon; New South Wales Amateur Athletic Assn, in silvered (38mm), reverse inscribed, 'State C'ships/5M.Novice C.C.C./R.Vagg/25M.4S'1st/5.7.'58', another in bronze, reverse inscribed, 'State C'ships/5M.Novice Teams Race/R.Vagg/19 Pts./1st/5.7.'58'; (NSW), Metropolitan Water Sewerage & Drainage Board First Aid Award 2nd Team, undated, in silvered (62mm), reverse inscribed, 'Robyn Campbell'; Sydney Teaching College, Jones Memorial Medal, undated, in bronze (32mm); Phillips Medal, undated, in bronze (32mm); S.C.A.E. - I.T.A.T.E. Fragar Medal, undated, in bronze (32mm), obverse, all medals with bust of individual named on medals, the first with legend 'Jones Memorial' and marked for maker, 'Amor', the second with legend, 'Sydney Teachers College Phillips Medal' and the last with legend, 'S.C.A.E. - I.T.A.T.E. Fragar Medal', reverse, all identical with open wreath and 'Awarded To', all unnamed; Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture, (VCAH) DUX medal, undated (c1989), in bronze (51mm), by Hafner, unnamed; Victoria Commemoration of Coronation of King George VI, 1937, in gilt (31mm), with suspension loop; G.D. & G.F. Dean Celebrating 25 Years of Service, 1983, in gilt and another in bronze (40mm) (2); NAA International Coin Fair Adelaide, 1992, by The Numismatic Society South Australia Inc, in bronze (51mm); New Zealand, Wellington Age Groups sports medal, undated, in silvered bronze, unnamed, with neck ribbon; also a small gilt tie-pin featuring an enamelled disc (11.5mm) in which are the stars of the Southern Cross, by Amor, Sydney. Fine - uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $110
SOLD $60
Australian International Coin Fair, Sydney, 1988, Official Commemorative medal, in sterling silver struck at the Royal Australian Mint Canberra for the NAA (63mm, 5 troy ounces) (C.1988/20). In original case, FDC.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Australian International Coin Fair, Sydney 1988, Official Commemorative Medal struck at the Royal Mint Canberra for the NAA, in sterling silver (63mm, 5 troy ounces) (C.1988/20). In original case, FDC.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Bicentennial Commemorative Series, 1988, proof silver medallion collection, set of six medallions in .925 sterling (tot wt 426g, 50mm). In presentation case with certificate number 02057, FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Australian Bicentennial, 1988 commemorative medallion set, six sterling silver medallions (each 71g and 50mm diameter) with certificate number 02242; Australian Reserve Forces 200th Anniversary 2000, silver one ounce medallions with certificate numbers 064 and 065 (2). In cases of issue, FDC. (3 cases)
Estimate $220
SOLD $240
Numismatic Association of Victoria, Fiftieth Anniversary, 1996, medallion set of three in gold (18ct, 39.9gms, 39mm), sterling silver (39mm) and gilded bronze (39mm), all impressed on edge 001. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $650
SOLD $1,300
Coca Cola sovereign, 1997 in .9999 fine gold (7.4g, 20mm). In case with certificate OS736, uncirculated.
Estimate $420
SOLD $440
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, medal in recognition of move to Homebush Bay, 1998, in bronze (57x45mm), cased; Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, The "Kevin Bourke Memorial Perpetual Trophy" medal, 2003, in bronze (51mm), unnamed; another identical for Sydney Futures Exchange Trophy medal, 2005, in bronze (51mm), unnamed; R.A.S. of N.S.W. Steward medal with enamelled 1948 emblem affixed to ribbon; another for Superintendent with 1990 on suspender; another for Superintendent with 1991 on suspender. Very fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
The Patina Collection, twenty one retrospective medallic patterns made as seven sets of three in sterling silver, golden alloy and copper with designs inscribed either for Australia or New Zealand, with obverses of Queen Victoria, Edward VII, George V (two types) and Edward VIII (three types including New Zealand). All housed in wooden case on two trays with certificates, uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Private Victor Stanley Jones, undated, in copper (50mm), by A.J.Parkes, obverse, uniformed bust of Jones, reverse, details in 13-lines of Jones, first Australian volunteer KIA; Sir Neville Howse VC, undated, in copper (60mm), by A.J.Parkes, obverse, half figure of uniformed Howse holding pith helmet, reverse, 10-line details of Howse; 100th Anniversary, Australian Light Horse, 2003, in copper (60mm), obverse light horse trooper three quarters left, reverse, uniformed facing bust of General Sir Harry Chauvel; 60th Anniversary Attack on Darwin, 2002, in oxidised cupro nickel (38mm), by A.J.Parkes, obverse, air gunners in bunker firing at enemy aircraft, reverse, 6-line inscription; also Great Britain die struck replicas of scarce Boer War tribute medals, Kimberley Medal 1899-1900; Yorkshire Imperial Yeomanry Medal 1900-02. The last with a small edge nick, otherwise uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Sesquicentenary of the first V.C., 1856-2006, in bronze (40mm) by the MCC. Extremely fine.
Estimate $40
Passed in
Medals and medalets, 1877-1929 (22) plus RHA swimming award in bronze (51mm) George Hamilton Murray, February 1960. Fine - extremely fine. (23)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Australia and world medals and tokens, 1897-2004, mostly Australia, includes issues in silvered, bronze, cupro nickel and white metal, also noted India Princely States, Travencore, four cash, undated (1906-35) (KM.47). Very good - uncirculated. (80)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Various commemorative and prize medals, Victoria, Centenary Show, 1934 in yellow bronze (Camperdown Show); 150th Anniversary 1938 in silver plate (57mm) by Amor; S.A. Comforts Fund WWI in bronze (51mm) by Stiles; Memorial Hospital 1947 by A. Meazros in yellow bronze (39mm); Eucharistic Congress 1928 in silver plate (39mm) by Amor; A.M.Martin medal in bronze (39mm) by Stokes "Leaving French", 1926; Shooting medal in silver plate (48mm) by Stokes "Hospital Shot", 1951; Queen Victoria Jubilee 1887 in white metal (39mm); Visit of President of Israel November 1986 in bronze (50mm) by the Royal Australian Mint. Very fine - good extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $350
SOLD $250
Collection of modern medals, includes a large selection of Australian Numismatic Society issues (29) including a few numbered member medals and six with pre-decimal coin inserts as centrepiece; Charles and Diana Royal Wedding medals by M.R.Roberts (10); James Hardie 1000 issues from 1981 (4), 1986, 1987; Holden 40 Years, 1988; Sydney Tower Centrepoint, 1981; The Women's Hospital Crown Street Sydney, 1983, in gold (marked 9C; 5.72g), with ring top suspension; Sunshine Coast Tourist Dollar; also Silver Jubilee of QIIR/Royal Visit to Australia, in silver (40mm) (C.1977/13), only 100 minted. Mostly uncirculated, overall very fine - uncirculated. (50)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Various surf life saving and sporting related medals, includes Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medallion, reverse inscribed, 'E.Turton/14.12.31'; Intermediate Star, reverse inscribed, 'N.K/1952'; another but smaller size, reverse inscribed, 'M.A./2.12.66'; Surf Life Saving Assn of Aust Proficiency Medal, reverse inscribed, 'Q/382/R.G.D.Arnold/7.1.56'; Central Coast Junior Surf Life Saving Association, Central Coast Branch Championship award medal in bronze (41.5mm), with suspension loop, unnamed; Swimming prize medal in white metal (48mm), by Stokes, unnamed, holed on rim at top and bottom to fit on stand; Tennis prize medal in aluminium (48mm), by Stokes, unnamed, holed on rim at top and bottom to fit on stand; Athletics, High Jump prize medal in cupro nickel (40mm), no maker, unnamed; Tug-of-War prize medal in bronze (32mm), no maker, with suspension loop, unnamed; also Great Britain, The Life Boys of the Boy's Brigade badge; Russia, European Cup Leningrad, 1973, Participant Medal in bronze (60mm), unnamed. Mostly very fine. (11)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Master and Engineer's Association, silver and blue enamel union badge (Smith 453), by Miller and Morris Sydney. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $140
SOLD $300
Enamel badges and medals, includes Queensland Rifle Association Medal, in silvered (26mm), with scroll suspension, reverse inscribed, 'G. Coy./9th A.I.R/1905'; Gallipoli/Patriotic Day Cunnamulla, 1915, in silvered (this worn off) (25mm) (C.1915/6); Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1932, enamel badge (29x21mm), pin-back; Victorian Tourist Bowlers Vic-NZ, 1936, enamel badge (30x22mm), pin-back; Richmond Central State School Old Boys Association, in enamel and gilt (24x31mm), ring top suspension; AS (A School £) enamel badge (34x29mm), with motto 'Pariter Pax Bello', lug fittings, by Stokes & Sons Melb; The British Red Cross Society, enamel lapel badge (18mm), pin-back. Very good - good very fine. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Enamelled badges and tinnies, a large selection including Royal Agricultural Society, Legacy, Bowling Clubs, Volunteer Corps, Royal Flying Doctor, Red Cross, Sailor's Day, Anzac, Equestrian, Australian Jockey Club, League's Clubs, also a quantity of United Nations tin badges, and various other types including Federated Storemen's & Packers Union of Aust 1941-1942 member's badge no 1850. Mostly fine - very fine. (149)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Badges, an assortment, mostly Australia and USA, 1970s -80s, mainly of a political nature. Fine - extremely fine. (approx 1.5kg)
Estimate $60
SOLD $80