Catalogue
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
Queen Victoria, second type, 1865. Fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $500
Queen Victoria, second type, 1866. Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $460
Queen Victoria, second type, 1866. Nearly very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $480
Queen Victoria, second type, 1866. Good fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $550
Queen Victoria, second type, 1867. Cut on reverse, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $500
Queen Victoria, second type, 1867. Contact marks, very good.
Estimate $450
SOLD $480
Queen Victoria, second type, 1868. Has been cleaned and brushed, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $720
SOLD $720
Queen Victoria, second type, 1868. Die break through date - Victoria, fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $480
Queen Victoria, second type, 1870. Nearly very fine.
Estimate $550
SOLD $480
Queen Victoria, second type, 1870. Scratch on Queen's neck, nearly very fine
Estimate $600
SOLD $450
Queen Victoria, second type, 1870. Good fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $480
Queen Victoria, second type, 1870. Nearly fine/good fine. (2)
Estimate $850
SOLD $920
Queen Victoria, first type, 1856, with filletted head of Victoria left by James Wyon. Surface hairlines, underlying frosty mint bloom, good extremely fine and rare thus.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,800
Queen Victoria, second type, 1859, with wreathed head of Victoria left, by L.C.Wyon. Somewhat tooled and polished, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare in this condition. Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 105 (lot 1336).
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $750
Queen Victoria, second type, 1861. Very good.
Estimate $300
SOLD $350