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Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, 1935, in bronze (51mm) (C.1935/6), by Stokes, Melbourne, issued by Numismatic Association of Victoria. Uncirculated.
Estimate $300
Passed in
Australia, The Three Kings of 1936, issued 1937, in bronze (51mm) (G.CM354; C.1937/21), by Amor, Sydney, obverse, crowned and robed busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to left, reverse, laurel wreaths dividing effigies of George VI at top, and below George V facing Edward VIII. Proof-like uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $280
SOLD $200
Australia, Edward VIII, Coronation, 1937, in silvered (27mm) (C.1937/1), by Stokes, Melb (4); Coronation badge in silvered and enamel (38x20mm), pin back, features a boomerang with an oval centrepiece and this with crowned bust of H.M.King Edward VIII right. The first four with scuffing and one with a few short scratches, otherwise extremely fine and unissued, the last very fine. (5)
Estimate $90
SOLD $70
Australia, Edward VIII Proposed Coronation, 1937, in silver (31mm) (G.CM263b; C.1937/8), with suspension loop, obverse, crowned and robed bust of Edward VIII right, reverse, crowned EVIIIR cipher over Arms of Australia; another in silver (31mm) (G.CM264; C.1937/1), with suspension loop, obverse, crowned and robed bust of Edward VIII right, reverse, crowned EVIIIR cipher over Arms of Australia including kangaroo and emu supporters. Toned, otherwise extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Australia, King Edward VIII Coronation Australian Celebrations, 1937 (C.1937/8) reverse design muled with Governor Phillip 150th Anniversary of Australia, 1938 (C.1938/16) obverse design, in bronze, silvered, and gilt (32mm) (C.1938/16b). Some hairlines and handling marks, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare. (3)
Estimate $380
SOLD $260
Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, in silvered bronze (57mm) by Amor (C.1938/7). With dent on rim at 10 o'clock, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta, 1938 in silvered tombac (36mm) (C.1938/12), with suspension loop. Very fine.
Estimate $50
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School of Social Science, Henry George Centenary, 1939, in gilt and enamel (23mm), unnamed; The Pharmaceutical Society of Victoria, (Inst'd 1857), in gilt bronze (27mm), unnamed; The Royal Children's Hospital, in bronze (57mm), unnamed; Hooker Centenary 1978 Spring Festival, Bronze Award (51mm), holed for suspension loop, unnamed; fob medal (KC), in bronze (25x36mm), by Pitcher Melb, unnamed; CSSA (?) membership badge (KC), in bronze (22x27mm oval), reverse inscribed, 'R.Lacy/2582'. Very fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Australia Will Go On To The End, (1940), in silvered bronze (57mm) (C.A/18) (see C.1940/1, lot 3046), at base of obverse, 'Struck by Amor/Medallists And/Badge Makers/Australia'. Rim bump at 3 0'clock, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
Tennis badges, all metal, includes Lawn Tennis Assn of Victoria; Mackay & District 1940; Willoughby District; Vanderville Tennis Club (The Oaks); White City Club; also, Davis Cup, 1965 Umpires' badge and a souvenir programme from 1944 for a series of exhibition matches at White City courts, between Australian and USA players on 15th July 1944, players include 'Dinny' Pails and Jack Crawford. Mostly very fine - extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
Engineering medal, in bronze, Jack Finlay National Award, presented by the Institution of Production Engineers, in bronze (64 mm). Very fine.
Estimate $50
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Stations of the Cross, Christ's Second Fall, uniface medal in bronze (63mm) by Andor Meszaros, 1947. Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
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Victoria, Numismatic Association of Victoria issues, 1949-2008, Annand, Smith & Co Centenary, in oxidised silver (C.1949/5); Queen Elizabeth II Coronation, 1953 (2), in silver and bronze (C.1953/8); Holey Dollar and Dump Sesquicentenary, 1969, in silver (C.G/5); Melbourne Numismatic Exhibition, 1964 (2), in brass (C.1964/4); George Bass, 1968, in silver (C.G/2); John Oxley, 1969, in silver (C.J/1); First England to Australia Flight, Jubilee, 1969, in copper (C.1969/10); Queen Elizabeth II silver Jubilee, 1970, silvered (C.1977/9); Bicentenary Death of Captain Cook, 1979, in bronze (C.1979/9); Melbourne International Exhibition Centenary, 1980, in bronze (C.1980/33); Marriage of Charles and Diana, 1981 (2) in silver and bronze (C.1981/12); Victoria Sesquicentenary, 1985 (2) in silver and copper (C.1985/21); Australia's Bicentenary, 1988, in copper (C.unlisted); Anzac 75th Anniversary, 1990 (2) in bronze and gilt; Annand Smith & Co Sesquicentenary, 1999, box; Centenary of Scouting, 2008, in bronze. Some in cases of issue, extremely fine - uncirculated. (21)
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
TAA (Trans Australia Airlines), Captain's badge in brass and enamel, c1950 (51mmx36mm) by K.G.Luke. Lugs intact, good very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $320
St Josephs College Hobart, Old Scholars Honor Medal, 1950, in gilt bronze (51mm), obverse, crest of the college in enamel, reverse, a wreath and in the centre recipient's name inscribed, 'Won By/Mary . Loring'. In case, small edge nick, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
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Centenary of the Government Of Victoria, 1951, award in bronze (55mm) by Andor Meszaros (C.1951/4), unnamed. In case of issue by maker, K.G.Luke, toned uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Medallions and medalets, 1951-2008, assorted issues in various metals, includes Commonwealth Jubilee Celebrations, 1951, Participant's medal in bronze, by Denham Neal & Treloar (C.1951/1); Captain Cook Bicentenary, 1970, in silver (38mm) by Stokes Ltd (cased) (C.1970/22); Western Australia Sesquicentenary, 1979, in silver (43mm) by the Perth Mint (C.1979/24); Bicentennial (5); Indian Pacific 30th Anniverary, 2000, in gilt bronze (51mm); NAV issues, 75th Anniversary of Anzac, 1990, in gilt copper (51mm); Centenary of Scouting, 2008, in silver (51mm); together with Royal Life Saving bronze medal awarded to M.Godsell in 1937; English and European souvenir medallions (9). Very fine - uncirculated. (37)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
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
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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
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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