Catalogue
James Cook Bicentenary, The Australian Numismatic Society, (1970), in bronze (45x65mm) (C.1970/4; K.44); Captain Cook Bi-Centenary of Landing in Australia, Melbourne Numismatic Society, 1970, in sterling silver (38mm) (C.1970/5; K.47), edge number 10 (only 50 issued); James Cook Explorer & Navigator, The Historical Medal Society of Australia & New Zealand, 1970, in bronze (38mm) (C.1970/29; K.36); James Cook, National Trust of Australia, 1970, in copper (52mm) (C.1970/32; K.57); Discovery of East Coast of Australia by Lt. James Cook, NNS (Newcastle Numismatic Society), 1970, in bronze (38mm) (C.1970/40; K.48); James Cook Killed by the Indians, 1979, in bronze (57mm) (C.1979/8; K.102), edge impressed, 'The Metropolitan Coin Club Of Sydney * 1728-1978 *** 1779-1979 * No.34'; Capt James Cook, Numismatic Association of Victoria, undated (1967), in bronze 51mm) (C.C/1; K28), edge number 129. The second with a few dark tone marks, otherwise uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
Captain James Cook, Aust. Bi-Centenary, 1970, in oxidised silver (83.05g) and another in oxidised bronze (each 57mm) (C.1970/24; K.46) (2), both with edge impressed, '5th Anniversary of Metropolitan Coin Club April 1970 G.H.B. W.J.M No.25'; Captain James Cook, H.M.S.Endeavour, (1970), in oxidised silver (73.8g) and another in oxidised bronze (each 49mm) (C.1970/26; K.69) (2), issued by Renniks. Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Opening of the Sydney Opera House, Royal Visit, 1973, two medals 23.31g each in 18 carat gold (32mm) by Matthey Garrett (C.1973/16,17). In case of issue with certificate 0952, FDC. (2)
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,400
Bi-Centenary Discovery of Norfolk Island, 1974, in silver (57mm; 110g), edge number S-30 and another in oxidised bronze (57mm), edge number B-30 (C.1974/10; K.84), by Amor, obverse, bust of James Cook right, reverse, map of Norfolk Island and HMAS Resolution at top right. The first toned with light hairlines, otherwise uncirculated, the second uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Montreal Olympics, 1976, CBA commemorative in 22 carat gold (25mm) by Stokes (C.1976/14). In case of issue, FDC.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales Centenary, 1979, an incomplete set of proof sterling silver gold plated commemorative medals (18.34g, 36mm each), each dipicting different Australian wildlife, issued by the Franklin Mint. Without cases of issue and certificates, otherwise uncirculated - FDC. (24)
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Numismatic Association of Victoria, Fiftieth Anniversary, 1996, medallion set of three in gold (9ct; 28.1g; 39mm), sterling silver (39mm) and gilded bronze (39mm). Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $550
SOLD $680
Victoria, Armstrong Shoe Mart, tokens (112), assorted issues in various metals, near complete series; also Halls of Toorak (2); Wrench Family token. Many annotated in 2x2 holders, mostly nearly extremely fine - uncirculated. (115)
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Charlotte medal (1988), replica by Kodak, in base metal (39mm). Uncirculated. (92)
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
Commemorative medals, includes various issues from 1879 to 1980s, several multiples, noted Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (51mm), stop after CCC in date, unnamed (many edge nicks and bumps); Melbourne Exhibition, 1880, in silver (19mm), no suspension hole (C.1880/7); Centenary/James Cook, 1888, in gilded (36x36mm) (C.1888/4); silver ingot for Royal Visit in 1970 (.999, 25.09g); Spirit of Australia 20-medal collections in albums (3 sets, one missing one medal); a map of Australia paper weight in gilt and marked ACOFT'96, in fitted case; many others including some badges, tags and a button and also some world medals from France, Great Britain, India, Japan, and USA. Some in cases, good - uncirculated. (approx 65)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
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 $80
SOLD $60
Commemorative medals, some items include New South Wales Railway Jubilee, 1905, in bronze (30mm) (C.1905/6); Centenary of Launceston, 1906, in gilded (31mm) (C.1906/2); St John's Church Newtown Tasmania, 1916, in bronze (31mm) (C.1916/9); Municipality of Port Cygnet George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation, 1937, in bronze (25mm) (C.1937/65); Bankwest Centenary, 1995, in fine silver (32mm; 17.1g), in case with certificate (2); various others including numismatic clubs and convention medals; also Newcastle A.H. & I. Association badge, 1920-1921, in gilt and enamel (35x15mm), by Amor, Sydney, pin-back, reverse numbered 307; The Australian Numismatic Society badge in silvered and enamel (19mm), pin-back; Carnarvon Golf Club Ltd, 1978, members badge in silvered and enamel (22x25mm), with suspension loop; and a Great Britain, Ally Sloper's Half Holiday Queen Victoria Jubilee cross, 1887, in brass, with suspension, numbered on reverse, '79/72'. Fine - uncirculated. (34)
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Medals and tokens, includes Royal Newcastle Hospital & District Blood Transfusion Service, undated, in gilt bronze (63mm) by Stokes & Sons Melbourne, dies by Andor Meszaros, reverse inscribed, 'J.McTaggert'; various others from 1897 to 1990s; also a R.A.S. of N.S.W. Honorary Vet. Surgeon medal, in gilt and enamel (28mm), with 1952 emblem on the suspension ribbon, unnamed. Fine - uncirculated. (32)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Badges and prize medals, mostly enamelled, noted New South Wales Govt. Railways Institute Eisteddfod prize medal, reverse inscribed, 'Dancing/G.Cooper/1966'; T.A.N.F.L (Tasmanian Australian National Football League) badge; T.A.N.F.L.U.(mpires) A.(ssociation) Merit Award, reverse inscribed, 'C.Pelham' and at bottom, 'Silver'; Australian Showmen's Guild 1939; MTT 4 Years Safety Driver; Red Cross Youth First Aid (3); Rising Sun Social Club; 2GB Happiness Club; Country Service 2GZ; Dunlop Road Race 1923, Warrnambool-Melbourne Time Medallion, won by, 'F.F.Pennicott'; New South Wales Highland Society 1936-1937; Orange & District Scottish Ass'n 1948; 3SR Friendship Club; Showmen's Guild Tasmania 1950; Queenstown Commonwealth Homing Society; Interdominion Championship WATA Perth Official Guest 1967; Student Teachers' College Launceston; Apostolatus Maris (Catholic Seamen's Mission); various others. Mostly very fine - extremely fine. (43)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Union badges, includes Hospital Employees Federation (11, various types), Health and Community Service Union (5), noted Waterside Workers Fed of Australia (2 types), one on a fob chain; also Australasia Society of Engineers; Federated Ironworkers Assn of Aust; Amalgtd Timber Workers Union Tas; Primary Producers Union 1922; Seamen's Union of Australia; Victorian Railway Union, and various others, mostly enamelled and some in silver. Very good - good very fine. (40 + chain)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Government service badges, includes Correctional Services S.A. hat badge; Queensland Ambulance shoulder patches (2); Australia First Aid shoulder patch; New South Wales Government Ambulance medal in silver, reverse inscribed, 'Andrew/Paul'; National Emergency Services New South Wales badge (KC), missing pin; Dubbo Ambulance tinnie; Australian Customs lapel badge; Fedt Engine Drivers & Firemens' Assn of A'sia lapel badge; S.A. Emegency Fire Services badge (KC); F.F.U. (Federated Firemen's Union) lapel badge; N.S.W Bush Fire Brigade Hazelbrook badge; Wagga Wagga N.S.W. V.F.B. 1962 badge; Commonwealth Key Property Register Victoria Division, return key tag A1901 for $10 on return to nearest police station; buttons for H.M.T. (3) and H.T.C. The buttons poor - good, the medal with edge bumps and nicks, otherwise fine - extremely fine. (18)
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Police badges and patches, includes N.S.W. Police voided, oval badge in black enamel and chrome (45x25mm), by Amor, Sydney; N.S.W. Police cloth patch (5); another but a slide-on shoulder patch; Police Force Victoria Pistol Club embroidered patch (QC); Aust. Police & Services Pistol Champs. Melbourne 1978 embroidered shoulder patch; metal unit/precinct number 6 (2); also N.S.W. Corrective Services cloth patch. The numeral 6s with oxidation, the rest very good - good very fine. (11)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Sydney Ferries Limited, bell shaped brass pass, 16684 stamped; Press Club Sydney one shilling in aluminium by Miller and Morris, punched with voided P (as in pass?), both scroll mounted with "our Albert" inscribed, first set with imitation glass 'diamond'. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Transport badges, includes N.S.W. Tramways Driver metal and enamel hat badge No.14; car badge for Authorised Officer Motor Transport, reverse number 255, Issued By Commissioner For Motor Transport; Public Transport Union badge; MTT Inspector badge; Officers MTT pass; Inspector Weight of Loads Main Roads Queensland should patch (4); Department of Main Roads New South Wales shoulder patch. The second badge good, the rest very fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Victorian Railways, uniface tokens in aluminium, Stores Branch (39x38mm pentagonal); Way & Works Branch 1023 (51x38mm octogonal); Traffic Branch (51x39 rectangular). Fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Enamelled metal car badges, includes A.M.A. (Australian Medical Assn) Tasmania, by Golding (77mm), numbered 125 on reverse; TAS./192, with medical symbol in centre as for previous, by Stokes Melb (76mm); Nurses Assn, no maker (89mm). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Enamelled metal car badges, includes TAS./68, with medical symbol in centre, by Stokes (76.5mm), bolts missing from back; Queensland medical type with medical symbol as previous, no maker (61x66mm), reverse numbered 455; Nurses Assn, no maker (89mm), numbered 863 on bottom securing plate; also R.A.N.F. (Royal Australian Nursing Federation) plaque, no maker (89mm), unnamed. Some enamel loss at bottom of second badge, otherwise fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Firefighting embroidered shoulder badges, includes N.S.W. Bush Fire Brigades (4, two on navy blue background, one on yellow background and one on light blue background); others identical but without oval background (2); New South Wales Fire Brigades (3); N.S.W. Fire Brigades Fire Control Officer; Brisbane Metropolitan Fire Brigades (4); decals for N.S.W Bush Fire Brigades; N.S.W. Bush Fire Service; South Coast Fire Brigade; Queensland Fire Service Golf Club/Hobart 1989; postcards from Fire Brigades' Historical Society Queensland (2, unused); Greater Cessnock Laguna V.B.F.B. banner printed on cloth (approx 33x19.5cm); embroidered rank stars, probably police or fire brigade (14); also N.S.W.F.B. State Demonstration Queanbeyan 1978 keyring in gilt and enamel all stored in a vintage lacquered timber box (approx 26x15.5x13cm) with hinged lid and a copper carry handle. The box fine, the rest mostly extremely fine - uncirculated. (36 + box)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Hospital badges, mostly enamelled metal types from various states, several sterling silver, includes some long service badges, noted Royal Hobart Hospital Tasmania (5), the rest mostly different. A few with some enamel loss, otherwise fine - extremely fine. (46)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Nursing and medical related badges and tinnies, a very diverse collection with many enamelled, also one single cufflink, also includes some world nursing badges in particular N.U.P.E. National Association of Nurses in England, noted a scarce tinnie for Army Nurses S.Aust 20.4.17 and a non-medical tinnie and a pin. A few poor but mostly very fine - uncirculated. (88)
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
Nursing badges, from NSW, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, and Tasmania, all in enamel and all with pin-backs, noted Nurses' Registration Board Queensland (KC), reverse numbered 919 and inscribed, 'A.Yapp/13.10.16', another for Australasian Trained Nurses Assocn, reverse inscribed, 'Alice Yapp/Feb 8, 1917', another for Nurses & Masseurs Registration Board Queensland, Child Welfare, reverse numbered 123 and inscribed, 'R.D.Yapp', another similar but for Midwifery, reverse numbered 1455 and inscribed, 'H.J.Anderson'; several badges feature a King's crown. Mostly very fine or better. (15)
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Nursing badges, includes various classes of qualified nurses, training colleges, registration boards, Australian state issues, also various nursing associations and federations, mostly enamelled with some in sterling silver, also noted Royal Flying Doctor Service flight nurse half-wing badge. A few fine but mostly very fine - uncirculated. (57)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
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
SOLD $40
Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, Knight of the Order of Merit jewel, 1927, in 9ct gold (tot wt 15.82g), by P H Prosser, with 9ct gold suspension garter (this already included in tot wt) with four loops on reverse and with KOM monogram in centre and inscribed around the outside, 'Sir P.E.Wylde', reverse of jewel inscribed, 'This Order of Merit/and Honor of/Knighthood/Was Conferred upon/Primo P.E.Wylde/by Combined Lodges/As a mark of Respect/for his Services in/the cause of Buffaloism/and their Regard for him/as a man./Oct.5th.1927'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $320
Masonic jewels, includes Royal Arch Chapter I.P.Z. jewel in 9ct gold (tot wt 25.24g), with pin-back ribbon suspender, reverse inscribed, 'Pres to/Ex Comp. F.E.L.Grayson/By/The Members/Hiram Royal Arch Chapter/No 10./1948', in case of W.Beynon, jeweller, Brisbane; Rose Croix 18th Degree jewel, no ribbon; Rose Croix 18th Degree collar in purple woven cloth with gold and silver bullion embroidered design. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $650
SOLD $390