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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
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
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
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
Captain Cook, 200th Anniversary, 1970 in .750 fine gold (44mm, 32mm) by Matthey Garret Pty Ltd (c1970/36, 37). In case of issue with certificate no 699, FDC. (2)
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $4,300
Captain Cook, 200th Anniversary, 1970 in .750 fine gold (44mm, 32mm) by Matthey Garrett Pty Ltd (c1970/36, 37). Some handling or scuff marks, otherwise nearly FDC. (2)
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $4,400
Harringtons Metallurgists Australia, Assay Office, .9999 premium gold one troy ounce, since 1906 (35mm). Uncirculated.
Estimate $2,200
SOLD $2,800
Harringtons Metallurgists Australia, Assay Office, .9999 premium gold one troy ounce, since 1906 (35mm). Uncirculated.
Estimate $2,200
SOLD $2,800
Medalets, 1872-1980, check pieces, tokens, curiosities; also, British coins and tokens, including 1745 Lima halfcrown, 1816 eighteenpence Bank token, 17th Century farthing - John Tucker of Morton Hemsted, 1661, pennies and twopences, hop-pickers tokens, Irish Gunmoney crown, shilling (May 1690), Netherlands various dates and mints of silver two stuivers (17), arranged in two linen covered coin boxes with six pierced trays in each. Fair - uncirculated. (314)
Estimate $700
SOLD $900