Catalogue
George VI - Elizabeth II, 1946-1963, mostly Elizabeth II issues (4kg). Very good - extremely fine. (approx 350)
Estimate $1,100
SOLD $1,700
Elizabeth II, 1953-1963 (4.35kg). Very good - nearly uncirculated. (approx 400)
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,850
George V, 1915. Good extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $840
Edward VII - George V, 1910-1936, assorted dates, at least one complete set, noted four 1933 (0.67kg). Poor - very fine. (approx 180)
Estimate $600
SOLD $1,300
George VI - Elizabeth II, 1938-1963, assorted dates, mainly Elizabeth II are uncirculated (2.94kg). Fine - uncirculated. (approx 520)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,500
George VI - Elizabeth II, 1946-1963, assorted dates in average circulation condition (3.65kg). Very good - good very fine. (approx 650)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,250
George VI - Elizabeth II, 1952-1963, mostly Elizabeth issues from circulation. Very good - very fine. (520)
Estimate $650
SOLD $1,100
George V, 1916M. Nearly uncirculated and rare thus.
Estimate $800
Passed in
Edward VII - Elizabeth II, 1910-1963, assorted dates (2.88kg). Fair - uncirculated. (approx 1,000)
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,800
Edward VII - Elizabeth II, 1910-1964, assorted dates including 1942 Melbourne (2.55kg). Poor - nearly uncirculated. (approx 1,800)
Estimate $650
SOLD $1,600
George V, 1916I. Red and brown, uncirculated.
Estimate $720
SOLD $460
George V - George VI, 1911 to 1952A., missing 1925, each date and mint type sorted into ANZ Bank paper bags in mixed quantities, includes 1946 (5). Fair - extremely fine. (approx 1,200)
Estimate $500
SOLD $480
George VI - Elizabeth II, 1938-1964, mixed quantities of each date and mint sorted into ANZ Bank paper bags, second quality extras 1955 to 1964, includes 1946 (12, two are nearly extremely fine). Very good - uncirculated. (approx 1,600)
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,700
George V, 1923. Diagnostic peripheral die breaks either side, old cut on cheek, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $550
SOLD $560
George V, 1923. Peripheral die breaks both sides, even brown patina, good fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
George V - Elizabeth II, 1911-1964, complete set including obverses in press-in album. The 1923 good fine, 1915H very fine, others very good - nearly uncirculated. (64)
Estimate $600
SOLD $750
German New Guinea, silver two mark, 1894A. Cleaned, minor surface marking, good very fine.
Estimate $680
SOLD $700
Territory of New Guinea, George V, Melbourne Mint specimen cupro-nickel penny and halfpenny, 1929. Proof-like uncirculated and rare. (2)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,300
Papua New Guinea, mint gold one hundred kina, 1975 (KM.9). In sealed cards of issue, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $900
SOLD $1,100
George V, florin, 1936. Uncirculated and rare in this condition, the key date.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,600
Hall, Henry J., Christchurch proof halfpenny, undated, die axis upset 180 degrees (A.161; L.322). Attractive brilliant bronzed patina, FDC and extremely rare as such.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,100
Milk and Ice Tokens, an extensive collection in album, each in 2x2 holder described with owner's listing as per Shea and Williams catalogue, 2012 edition included and signed by Shea, also Ice Rationing Card, 194-. Very fine - uncirculated. (134)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,400
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