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Royal Visit, Brisbane 27 July 1920, official guest badge in silver and gold (15ct; tot wt 4.65g; 30x21mm), by W.B (Wallace Bishop), pin-back with safety chain, this mostly missing, reverse inscribed, 'Mrs J.W.Hetherington'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Toronga (sic) Zoological Park Trust, c1920, presumably a life member fob badge, in gold (9ct; 6.54g; 25x36mm), suspension loop removed, reverse inscribed, 'C.G.Wade'. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $550
CAZNA Social Club badge, in gilt and enamel (38x14mm), by Millers Ltd, Sydney, pin-back. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $350
Scotch College Melbourne, in bronze (46mm), by Stokes, Melb, unnamed; Golden Fleece Veteran & Vintage Car Rally, Launceston, Bellerive, 1956, in bronze (43.5mm), reverse inscribed, 'W.Geeves/Morris Cowley 1924'; Golden Fleece Veteran Car Rally, Launceston, Hobart, 1958, in bronze (43mm), by K.G.Luke, Melb, reverse inscribed, 'W.D.Geeves/Crossley 1918'; Golden Fleece Veteran Car Rally, Sorrento, 1958, in bronze (43mm), reverse inscribed, 'A.H.Oliver'; Royal Horticultural Society Victoria, 1971, in silvered bronze with enamel (51mm), reverse inscribed, 'Seville-Wandin/Show/1971/W.M.Spry'; Caltex Best All Rounder, 1987, in oxidised silvered bronze (58mm), by Perfection Plate, with suspension and neck ribbon, reverse inscribed, 'Chris/Damien/Hobart/1987'. The first with some spots of oxidation and a few edge nicks, otherwise fine - good very fine. (6)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Opening of Parliament House by the Duke and Duchess of York, Canberra, 1927, badge in gilt and enamel (32x40mm), features white rose of the Duke of York (later King George VI), by G.A.Miller, Sydney, pin-back; another identical but for 'Official'. Extremely fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Students Society I.I.A. (Institute of Incorporated Accountants) of N.S.W., prize medal in 9ct gold (7.22g; 27.5x36mm), by A&C Ltd (Angus & Coote), obverse inscribed, 'EHS', reverse inscribed, 'J.G.McLaren Medal/Dec.1927/Intermediate Law/Won by/Edmund H. Swift'; also a Swift family heirloom being a mourning ring in 18ct gold (7.4g), features a wide floral patterned band and around the centre is a black enamelled band with gold Gothic lettering, 'IN MEMORY OF', inside the band is inscribed, 'James Swift, Ob, 27 Mar, 1818 At, 58'; a brass block with an incuse coat-of-arms at the base for stamping a seal, features a shield with chevron between three springing stags and at the crest is a rampant stag; Jubilee Medal 1935 and Coronation Medal 1937, both medals unnamed as issued but attributed to Edmund Harold Swift, and both in official boxes of issue with miniatures. The last two medals and miniatures uncirculated, the rest very fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $750
SOLD $770
Sydney Harbour Bridge, vintage lapel badge in enamel on gilt (34x25mm), pin-back, by Millers Ltd, Sydney; other Harbour Bridge badges (2), a keyring tag; a charm for a bracelet; and a souvenir condiment knife with enamelled Harbour Bridge design at end of handle, marked on back of stem, "Exquisite" Plate E.P.N.S. One badge missing pin and repaired on reverse, otherwise fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $120
Passed in
Sydney Harbour Bridge, undated, in brass plate (45x17mm), possibly a prototype for a badge, on reverse in relief, 'Regd Design'. Some spots of oxidation, otherwise very fine and possibly unique.
Estimate $40
Passed in
Archbishop Mannix, Victorian Catholic Centenary Celebrations, 1939, silvered medal (57mm) by Stokes Melb (C.1939/1). Obverse with edge knock at 4 o'clock, good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
60th Anniversary of Administration of Papua by Commonwealth of Australia, 1962, in oxidised silver (38mm) (C.1962/2; K.21), by K.G.Luke, issued by The Numismatic Association of Victoria, on the reverse edge mention is made of 8 Pacific explorers including Capt. J.Cook 1770, only 50 silver medals issued. Uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
University of New South Wales, prize medal, For Distinguished Service To Industrial Design, undated (c1960), in dark oxidised bright bronze (63.5mm), by Paul Beadle, uniface sample strikes of the obverse and reverse. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Farrer Memorial Medal, 1845-1906, in bronze (64mm) awarded 'For Distinguished Service in Agricultural Science', initials 'P.B.' (Paul Beadle) at base on reverse. Some oxidation liquid toning stains on reverse, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $100
Passed in
International Co-operation Art Award Australia, 1966, in dark oxidised bronze (100mm), by PB (Paul Beadle), uniface sample strikes of the obverse and reverse, each with felt backing. Nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $300
Passed in
50th Anniversary Trans-Australian Railway, 1967, in silver and another in bronze (38mm) (C.1967/6) (2); Mexico Olympics, 1968, in silvered and another in bronze (63mm) (C.1968/9) (2); 50th Anniversary of Nickel Coinage, 1969, in nickel (38mm) (C.1969/1); also Rotary International, Paul Harris Fellow medal (type 1, first issued in 1969), in bronze (52mm), with ribbon and suspension pin. All medals in cases of issue, one 1967 case with some internal damage, the 1968 issues in original delivery box marked No 454 from Numisma Olympica, the 1969 case missing lapel pin, uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $60
SOLD $50
Captain James Cook, 1969 in silver (37mm) Hawkes Bay and Gisborne Savings Bank (K.81), Sydney Daily Mirror issue in bronze, 1970 (48mm) (K.54) (2); 1989, Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia in bronze (50mm); RAAF Edinburgh, 2004 in aluminum bronze (50mm), Golden Jubilee. Extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
Cook Bi-Centenary, 1970, in silvered aluminium (33mm) (C.1970/2; K.75); Solvol Commemoration Medallion, 1970, in aluminium (22mm) (C.1970/19; K.67), suspension loop removed; Shire of Shoalhaven Commemorative of Cook Bi-Centenary, 1970, in bronze (38mm) (C.1970/27; K.65); Council of Shire of Sutherland Cook Bi-Centenary, 1970, in gilt (30mm) (C.1970/34; K.64), with suspension ring; NSW Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Celebrations, 1970, in brass and another in bronze (30mm) (C.1970/38; K.60) (2), same design but in bronze (57mm) with mounting screw on bottom edge for fitting to a wooden base, also another but a casting in dark bronze (57mm) (C.1970/39; K.59, 61) (2); Rockdale Centenary, 1971, in gilt (30mm) (C.1971/9; K.78), pierced for suspension, with Cook's Endeavour on Council shield; Rockdale Municipal Council Centenary presentation medal, 1971, in bronze (46x51mm) (C.1971/13; K.77), pierced at top edge for suspension, unnamed. The last with some oxidation and toning, otherwise very fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
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