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NSW Corps, George III, cartwheel penny, 1797, with N*S*W*/*CORPS* countermarked either side of the bust on the obverse. Fine and unusual.
Estimate $450
SOLD $700
Love token, engraved on shaved down obverse of 1797 cartwheel penny, 'W.Moulding/A.Moulding/M.Moulding/96th Regt./1840'. Holed, otherwise fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
Convict token, worn cartwheel penny, 1797, engraved on obverse in block capitals 'Alexander/Rice/Aged 18/1827', on the reverse 'A/R'. Fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $380
Convict Love Token, in bronze (34mm, 14.03g) a George III, 1807 penny with obverse shaved smooth and stipple engraved "J.F./Forget/Me Not/1847". Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Voyage of the Coquille, 1822, in bronze (51mm) by Andrieu, struck to commemorate the voyage around the world by the Coquille commanded by Lieut Duperney (MH 189). Dark brown, good extremely fine and rare thus.
Estimate $600
Passed in
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 $1,500
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (76mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, no stop after CCC in date, reverse inscribed, 'R.D.Bannister. J.P./Services'. A few dark tone spots, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Obverse engraved halfpenny, 1866; a model halfpenny, with a Queen Victoria, young head portrait in centre; a carved and altered Australian George V, 1917 halfpenny; an altered and reverse engraved, "Jenny" on a Jubilee bust threepence; holed silver medalet, dated, 1881; S.A.G, one mark, Departmental Currency, blank on other side. Good - fine. (6)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
The 'Cantata' Medal, 1885, in silver (25.5mm) uninscribed. Edge knock on obverse at 3 o'clock, nearly very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
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 $380
18 carat gold presentation trowel, by D & Co., (William Drummond & Co, Melbourne) with ivory handle and cast stem (hollow) beautifully made and engraved ornately on the blade "Presented to/Robert Simson Esq. of Langi Kal Kal/By/Phillip Russell/of Carngham/on the occasion of His Laying the/Foundation Stone/of the Western Wing of the House/Carngham/Carngham, 21 March, 1890", the blade (100x203mm) the handle and stem 200mm in length (gross weight 388g), housed in custom made velvet covered wooden box with glass lid. In practically mint condition, most impressive and extremely rare in this metal, nearly all known examples are housed in official public collections.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $20,000
Coolgardie, Western Australia, gold nugget jeweller's brooch consisting of crossed pick and shovel, nugget and suspended bucket, made by Larad Bros 29.3.94, Registration plate intact, makers' name plate has come off (Cavill p.146.9). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,000
Coolgardie, Western Australia, gold nugget jeweller's brooch, exactly as the previous except the bucket is missing, however the makers' name plate is intact. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $2,300
South Africa, gold nugget jeweller's brooch, consisting of cross pick and shovel and nugget, stamped 9ct on back of pick, South Africa die stamped on face of shovel, bucket missing, probably by an Australian maker. Very fine.
Estimate $900
SOLD $600
Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, award medal in gilt (36mm) by Stokes, inscribed on reverse 'Thomas Graine/1894' and around edge 'First Prize Pony Phaeton Hood'. With brooch mount and safety chain attached on obverse, very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Assorted medalets, medallions, tokens, badges, 1897-c2000, in various metals including some silver issues, includes, Royal Australian Mint, 1966 (2) in silver and bronze (C.1966/16); Swan River Colony, 1979 (C.1979/22); Melbourne International Centenary Exhibition, 1980, Stokes medal (C.1980/8) and Exhibitor's medal (C.1980/32); Sydney Sesquicentenary, NAA Coin Fair, 1992, in silver (38.2mm, 1oz troy) by Perth Mint; bread and milk tokens (4); VFL Park membership badges (4); Armstrong Shoe Mart tokens (18); souvenir tourist dollars (24) mostly Qld and cloth badges (11); key rings and lapel pins (14); also Great Britain, marriage of Princess Louise to the Marquis of Lorne, 1871, in white metal (54mm) (BHM 2915) by Ottley; Baptist Missionary Society Centenary, 1892, in white metal (45mm) (similar BHM 3434 with different reverse); Israel, 1948-1973, in bronze (59mm). Some cased, very good - uncirculated. (approx 148)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Medalets, medallions and advertising checks, 1897-1955, assorted issues, some brilliant gilt, Banksian medal to St. Marks Flower show 1950, Papal issues John Paul (2) and John XXIII. Fine - uncirculated. (40)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Department of Agriculture, Victoria, Grand National Agricultural Show, Tatura (inscribed), in silver (47mm), by Stokes, reverse inscribed 'John Bond/1898/Ayrshire Bull'. With damaged case, hairlines and some small nicks, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $600
Opening of the First Federal Parliament, 1901, in silver (29x37mm) by Stokes & Sons, scalloped shield surmounted by a crown (C.1901/2). Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Australia Federated, June 1, 1901, in 15 carat gold (23mm) by Fairfax and Roberts (C.1901/4) 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 $400
Commonwealth Celebrations, Victoria, 1901, in brass (29mm x 50mm) with bar Advance Australia / Victoria, missing ribbon (C.1901/10), voided oval surmounted by crown and flags, cross with stars within Garter. Very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Queen Victoria, old head, sixpence, reverse shaved off and engraved 'Cranbrook/Fete/5.9.03'. Edward VII, sixpence, obverse shaved off and engraved 'D/1908'. Second pierced at top, fine and interesting. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Masonic Lodge Athole No.752, Right Worshipful Master's jewel, 1903-4, in 15ct gold (approx 25.5g), with shield on ribbon and inscribed, 'Presented/To/Wor Bro/W.Blaikie/R.W.M/1903.4', the jewel is adorned with a 10pt diamond at the top and the central thistle features a blue sapphire. Extremely fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $950
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 $80
SOLD $100
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 $180
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 $100
Sydney Show 1917, gilt lapel badge (37x22mm), features kangaroo left atop a boomerang; another being an Amor sample (vendor states no.S/3b), features a brooch bar marked 'Souvenir' and suspended below is a shield (35x47mm), featuring a standing kangaroo facing to the right in countryside setting, above 'Of The/Easter Show' and below, 'Sydney', reverse marked 'Imitation'. The second with some toning, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Australia for the Australians, bi-metal medalet (C.W/4). Heavily worn, very good and rare.
Estimate $60
SOLD $50
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 $190
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 $200