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RAC, (Royal Automobile Club) Tasmania lapel badge in blue enamel, lozenge shaped (26mm x 19mm) (KC) c.1952 by Stokes & Sons, Melb; Transport Inspector hat badges (KC) (68mm x 47mm) in green and white enamel on gilt with large T (Tasmania?) in centre (2). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
The Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Soc(iet)y, prize winner rosette badge, undated, in gilt bronze and enamel (46.5mm), dark blue enamel version, voided design with crest of Bendigo in centre, by Stokes & Sons Melb., unnamed. Extremely fine.
Estimate $60
Passed in
Melbourne, Olympic Games, 1956, badge in oxidised silver and blue enamel border, by K.G.Luke, Melbourne, with pink ribbon attached, imprinted 'Medical', numbered 1516 on back of badge. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $1,000
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 $160
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 $240
SOLD $170
Lane Cove Country Club, Warren Gibson Shield, 1967 (35x27mm) by Amor; Lane Cove National Park, Trust Ranger Official Collector (38mm) by Amor. Very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Bicentenary James Cook, The Australian Numismatic Society, 1970, in bronze and another in oxidised silvered bronze (45x65mm) (C.1970/4), designed by James Berry. Rub mark on Cook's cheek on silvered issue, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
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
Ampol (Oil/Gas Australia) official competitor's rally car bumper badge, 1970, medal in blackened bronze (57mm), obverse, Captain Cook's bust left, around 'Captain Cook's 200th Anniversary, 1770-1970', reverse, plain except for impression of Cook's bust and maker's name, Wallace Bishop Factory Brisbane, mounted to a chrome and enamel plaque (58x90mm), with title, 'AMPOL/1970 TRIAL/COMPETITOR'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Kiandra Pioneer Ski Club Centenary Year, 1970, in bronze (31mm) (C.1970/71), with suspension ring; All Australia Netball Tournament, 1928-1978, in gilt bronze (32mm) (C.1978/3), with suspension ring; James Hardie 1000 medals, 1981, in brass (31mm) (C.1981/28a), 1981, in bronze (32mm) (C.1981/29), 1982, in brass (32mm) (C.1982/33), 1985, in nickel silver (31mm) (C.1985/106, 107) (2), 1986, in nickel silver (31mm) (C.1986/45), 1987, in nickel silver (31mm) (C.1987/7). In 2x2 holders, uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
The John Lysaght Inventors' Award, (instituted 1971), in bronze (110mm), unnamed. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Alice Springs Centenary, 1971, in bronze (51mm) (C.1971/1); Military Historical Society of Australia 50th Anniversary RAAF, 1971, in silver (102.66g; edge no.142), gilt bronze and bronze (61mm) (C.1971/7) (3); Council of the Municipality of Rockdale, 1971, in gilt bronze and bronze (46x51mm) (C.1971/13) (2). Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
OTC 25th Anniversary, 1972, in silvered bronze (74mm) (C.1972/11); The Australian Museum Sesquicentenary Year, 1977, in pewter (57mm) (C.1977/42), edge no.029/250, with certificate; IV Interflora World Conference, 1979, in bronze (57mm) (C.1979/41); Western Australia 150 Years, 1979, in fine silver (38mm) (C.1979/55), with certificate; Hardy Brothers Limited Centenary, 1980, in fine silver (38mm) (C.1980/4), edge no.108, with certificate; Campbell Town Hospital 1855, 1980, in bronze (51mm) (C.1980/29); Chrysler Australia A Proud Tradition, 1980, in gilt bronze (47mm) (1980/42). In cases of issue, a few with foxing on lid lining, medals uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Australian War Memorial, The Great War Commemorative Collection, 1914-1918, set of twelve medals in sterling silver plated in gold (each 44.9g; 45mm) by The Birmingham Mint, each depicts a different aspect of WWI, with common War Memorial reverse, hallmark on edge for Birmingham 1977. In wooden case of issue with certificates and battleground poster, FDC. (12)
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
The Granville Train Disaster award medal, 1977, in bronze (57mm) (C.1977/16). Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $270
Tasmania, Centenary of Port Arthur Closure, 1977, cased set of two medals (51mm) in silver and bronze by the Tasmanian Numismatic Society; Centenary of Public Transport in Tasmania, 1993, box medal in white metal and enamel (69mm) with pictorial card discs inside; NAA Coin Fair, Hobart, 1995, dinner pass medals (2), No.s 26 & 27 (38mm); Emu Bay Railway Centenary, 1997 (51mm) in silver; Tasmania Day Award, undated, in tombac and enamel (80mm) engraved 'Specimen' in scroll on reverse; Armstrong Shoe Mart, Frankston, gilt token (32mm) reverse, The Tasmanian Museum Hobart. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Captain James Cook, R.N. F.R.S. 1728-1779, (1979), in pure copper (51mm), obverse, bust of Cook right, reverse, H.M.S.Resolution at anchor with mountains in background, below, 'Capt. Cook First White/Man To Land In/British Columbia/At Nootka/1778'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
Passed in
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
50th Anniversary of Opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1982, in bronze (51mm) (C.1982/18). Uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Commonwealth Games, medal set, 1982, by M.R. Roberts; Royal Australian Mint, commemorative medal; Bicentennial medals in base metal (3); mint set, 1966 (missing ten and twenty cents); mint dollar, 1984 (2); carded mint dollars, 2007 (2) (Ocean Series); frosted mint kangaroo dollar, 2008 (base metal); also, China, Beijing, 2008 Olympics, Venue Cities Commemorative medallion set, in base metal (7 medallions). Uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Anzac commemoratives, includes Lest We Forget, To Commemorate Gallipoli, 1915-1985, in oxidised nickel (38mm), cased; Battle of the Somme 70th Anniversary, 1916-1986, in gilt bronze (37mm); Gallipoli Centenary, 2015, Presented By 55/53 Australian Infantry Battalion, in bronze (51mm), cased; Sands of Gallipoli, undated, in oxidised brass (40mm), features a vial of sand from Gallipoli, with suspension loop and chain attached for use as key ring, cased; The Anzacs, Lest We Forget, undated, in oxidised brass (34mm), in card holder as issued by The Daily Telegraph; also Australia/New Zealand, Anzac 90th Anniversary one dollar 2-coin set, 2005, in Perth Mint/New Zealand Post folder of issue. The second with some toning, otherwise uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Australian Bicentennial, 1988, community medal series issues, in bronze (45mm) (CB.3 [2, one oxidised], 4 [2, one oxidised and has a different size plaque on reverse], 5-11, 12 [2, one oxidised and one bright bronze], 13 [2, one oxidised], 14). In coin holders, one CB13 with a few light spots of oxidation, otherwise uncirculated. (16)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Australian Bicentennial, 1988, The Council of the Shire of Cobar, and The Council of the Shire of Eurobodalla, both in bronze (45mm) (CB.6, 9) (2); Settlement of Norfolk Island, in oxidised silvered bronze and in bronze (57mm) (CB.25) (2); First State 88 Darling Harbour in gilt brass (32mm) (CB.31); Parramatta 200th Year of Foundation award medal in gilt bronze (45mm) (CB.73), with neck ribbon; Hanimax Fuji First Fleet Re-Enactment in copper (45mm) (CB.157) (2), one with sticker; Bicentennial Australia Day medallion in cupro nickel (38mm) (CB.166) and postal cover (foxing on edge); Education memento for school children in cupro nickel (40mm) (CB.178), in folder; The Royal Agricultural Society, in bronze (50mm) (CB.186); Celebration of a Nation, in gilt bronze (50mm) (CB.195); presentation medals in gilded bronze and enamel (42mm) (CB.233) (3), all set into timber base with plaque below, the first inscribed to Cambooya Shire Council, the second to Mareeba Shire Council, and the last has no plaque; Gold Coast Marathon, Japan Airlines Finishers Medal in gilt base metal and enamel (65mm) (CB.247); Merchant Marine Academy (Poland) in bronze (70mm) (CB.291); Fellowship of First Fleeters in bronze (50mm) (CB.298), numbered 628 on obverse; Council of Pine Rivers Commemorative in gilt bronze and enamel (44mm) (CB.-), affixed to a timber base; Bicentennial lapel badge on original card; woven arm patch for Lockheed Hercules 'The Grand Tradition Continues'. Uncirculated. (21)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Australian Bicentennial, 1988, competition or participant medals, includes Australia's Fullbore Rifle Championships, in silvered bronze (57mm) (CB.20), with suspension ring; another identical but Competitor, in bronze (57mm) (CB.21); Bicentennial Military Tattoo, in bronze (51mm) (CB.28); World Snooker Championship Sydney Australia, in silvered bronze (51mm) (CB.74); another but with Australia map on reverse, in silvered bronze (51mm) (CB.75); other untitled Bicentenary award medals (CB.133, 156, 217, 218 [2, one with suspension ring] (5); all medals unnamed. Uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Australian Bicentennial, 1988, Australian Philatelic Federation, Sydpex 88, in silvered bronze (51mm) (CB.19), inscribed on reverse, 'Specimen'; Institution of Surveyors Australia, 200 Years of Surveying Australia, in gilt bronze (38mm) (CB.32); The Fourth Great Barrow Push Burra to Broken Hill, in silvered bronze (31mm) (CB.33); The District Council of Elliston, in cupro nickel (45mm) (CB.129); Souvenir Dollar Celebrating 200th Birthday, bronze and antique silvered bronze (40mm) (CB.136) (2); Land of Contrast/Raising the Flag, in gilt bronze, antique silvered bronze and bronze (40mm) (CB.137) (3); Pioneer Village Country Music Club Bicentennial Hall, in antique finished brass (40mm) (CB.142); Sailing of the First Fleet Anniversary, in nickel silvered (38mm) (CB.299). In cases, capsules or packs of issue, uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Australian Bicentennial, 1988, Arthur Phillip First Governor, in bronze (57mm) (CB.18); Australian Philatelic Federation, Sydpex 88, in oxidised silvered bronze (51mm) (CB.19); Millennium of Christianity in Russia, in copper (57mm) (CB.70); Royal Federation of Aero Clubs Bicentennial Around Australia Air Race, in bronze (51mm) (CB.219, only recorded in gilt bronze); State Rail Celebrates the Bicentenary, in silvered bronze (44mm) (CB.293); Tall Ships Australia 88 Joseph Conrad, in cast brass (80mm) (CB.297); also Australia Bicentenary 1788-1988 coat of arms design, in bronze (62mm), a uniface striking on a thin planchet with design incuse on reverse (CB.-, not issued). The second last with some oxidation, otherwise uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Victoria, 175 Years of Melbourne, set of twenty four proof-like copper enriched in pure silver medals (28g, 40mm) by the Macquarie Mint, includes Schooner 'Enterprize', Princess Theatre, Parliament House, Shrine of Remembrance, Burke & Wills Monument, Captain Cooks' Cottage. With descriptive cards and housed in a custom made felt lined black case, nearly FDC. (24)
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
50 Years Racing at Bathurst, 2012, exclusive numbered sheet of embossed stamps (number 110/25) and a 50 Years of Racing at Bathurst medallion in gold plated zinc alloy (60x4.5mm), also includes an enamel and gilt Bathurst 50 years V8 Supercars plate (81x57mm), scarce limited edition set of only 250. In case of issue, MUH - uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140