Catalogue
Shooting medal, c1880, a trial strike of the reverse in lead (38mm), by A.Fenwick, a standard design type, on the back is inscribed in large figures, 1127. Small edge bump and several scratches, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, 1883 in bronze (72mm) by R.Capner 'J Martin/1st Prize/Plumber's Work/Juvenile Exhibition/Brisbane/1883'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $550
Coonamble P(astoral) & A(gricultural). A(ssociation)., (1883), in silver (44mm), by Evan.Jones, 11. Hunter St, Sydney, with suspension ring and loop, reverse inscribed, 'Coonamble/P & A.A./Awarded to/T.M.Keough./for best/5.two tooth Merino Ewes/bred by exhibitor/1883'; Agricultural Award Medal, in bronze (38mm), by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, obverse, merino sheep standing and facing right in field, reverse, 'Awarded/To ....' within closed wreath. The first with edge nick, otherwise very fine, the second toned and nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $400
SOLD $700
Fire Brigade, handcrafted award fob in silver (30x36mm) with loop mount, by W.Kerr, inscribed on reverse 'S.S.V.F.B./No.4/A.B.Clewland/2nd Prize/8 Men Hose Reel/Sydney 1885'. Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
Tasmania, medalets and medallions, including Queen Victoria Jubilee, 1887 (C.1887/85 gilt); Transvaal War 1899-1900 (C.1899-00/10 gilt); George V Jubilee, 1935 (C.1935/8 bronze) (2); Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta, 1938 (35mm) (C.1938/12 silvered tombac, with loop); 150th Anniversary of British Settlement, 1953-4 (C.1953-4/2); Port Arthur Penal Settlement series, in bronze (7) (C.1983/24, 1984/24 & 25, 1985/88, 1986/63, P/11 & 12). First and second holed at top, very fine - good extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888, in bronze (76mm) (C.1888/8), by Stokes & Martin, edge impressed, 'J.F.Miller'. With small edge nick, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Waverley Public School, stock prize medal in silver (45mm), by J.Moore, reverse inscribed, 'Waverley/Public School/1891/awarded to/Mabel Jex/For unremitting/energy in Studies'. Nicely toned, uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
The National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, in bronze (51mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse, 'Exhibition/1896/Jondaryan/Estates Coy/Strong Woolled/Merino Ram/Over 18 mos/Unhoused'. Cleaned now retoning, very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Warrnambool Industrial & Art Exhibition, 1896-7, in gilt (45mm), by Stokes & Sons, unnamed. A few small surface marks, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $800
Villiers & Heytesbury Agricultural Association, 1899, in silver (38mm), by Stokes & Martin. Melbourne, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded/to/E.D.Evans & Co/1st for/Stock Saddle/1899'. With edge knocks, good fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
British Transvaal War Peace Medal, 1899-1900, struck uniface in silver (31mm) (C.1899-00/18b, this medal), by Stokes & Sons, with suspender, ribbon and pin-back brooch bar. Hairlines and a few small marks, otherwise toned uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
W.D.P.D.P & C. (Williamstown District Poultry Dog Pigeon & Canary) Society, prize fob handcrafted in voided gold (9ct; 7.41g; 30.5x40mm), no maker, ring top suspension, obverse inscribed 'JJQ', reverse inscribed 'W.D.P.D.P & C/Society/Presented to/J.J.Quigley, Esq/by/Cr. F.Woods/For The/Most Successful Exhibitor/At The/1904/Show'; also locket with ribbon and attached shield (locket tests as 9ct; tot wt 14.55g), obverse inscribed 'JJQ', reverse inscribed 'Presented/To/J.J.Quigley./by his/Mother./April 13th 1883.', inside is a cracked and faded b&w photo (presumably of J.Quigley). Very fine; fine. (2)
Estimate $400
SOLD $750
Eight Hour Day Fete, 1904, fob in gold with rope surround (5.4g, 24mm) and gilt brooch bar 'Labour/Recreation/Rest', fob engraved on obverse '1904' within shield, '888' above, 'Labour Recreation Rest' in scroll around, reverse engraved with 8 Hour Day Monument in centre, '48th Fete J.Feldtman' around. With torn and frayed blue ribbon, extremely fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $800
Cardinal Moran Golden Jubilee, 1854-1904, in bronze (51mm) (C.1904/5), by W.J.Amor, Sydney. Uncirculated.
Estimate $280
SOLD $170
Cardinal Moran Golden Jubilee, 1854-1904, in silver (51mm) (C.1904/5), by W.J.Amor, Sydney. Uncirculated.
Estimate $380
SOLD $320
Church of England Grammar School, Melbourne, Jubilee Apl. 1908, prize medal in silver (53mm) (C.1908/2), by S.&S. (Stokes & Sons), reverse inscribed, 'C.W.Franklin/1st/100 Yds./Under 16'. Some hairlines, otherwise beautifully toned and nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Church of England Grammar School, Melbourne, Jubilee Apl. 1908, prize medal in bronze (53mm) (C.1908/2), by S.&S. (Stokes & Sons), unnamed. Small edge bump and nick, otherwise toned extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Scotch College Melbourne, prize medal in bronze (46mm) (C.D/1), by Stokes, unnamed. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1909, prize medal in silver (35mm) by S.& M., inscribed around edge '1st Prize, Set of Double Buggy Harness (English) and on reverse 'Alexander/Morrison/1909'. With some edge nicks, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, prize winner rosette badges, blue and red enamel (48mm) by K.G.Luke, Melbourne, with fold over pins on reverse. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Melbourne 8 Hours Committee, 1910, fob in silver and enamel (25mm) by Wittenbach & Co, with scroll mount; together with Melbourne Cricket Club, season (19)55-56, member's fob in gilt and enamel, No.6962; Victoria 150, 1984-5, medalet in gilt (32mm) (C.1985/79). Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $170
People's Liberal Party For Australia, fob badge voided in gilt and enamel (23x27mm), by Bridgland & King, 378 P.O. Place W., with scroll suspender. Good fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Medalet, 'Dunbar' Broadway theatre 1912, enamelled badges (8, mostly by Parkes), airforce buttons (5), NSW Public Works 25 Year Service Award, and 1910 threepence mounted with silver case, chain, and cricketer, also Liberia brass label 'The New Superb/France'. Fine - extremely fine. (17)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
For Australia And Empire, I Will Maintain, fob badge in gilt and enamel (21mm), by Simes, Sydney, pin-back, features a white map of Australia with a question mark (?) in the centre. Some spotting on the map, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Australian Patriotic Badge, I Will Not Buy German Goods, kangaroo standing left on a British Empire shield, in gilt and enamel (22mm), by Angus & Coote Ltd, button hole lug. Small chip in enamel at edge, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Australian Comforts Fund, c1915, in bronze (51mm) (C.ZN/1), by Stokes & Sons, with ring top suspension, edge impressed, 'Australian Comforts Fund S. A. Division'. Toned, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
ANZAC In Eternal Remembrance, 1914-18, in bronze (60mm) (C.1914-18/1), by Dora Ohlfsen. Some light rubbing on a few high spots, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
S.A.R. (South Australian Railways), Islington, worker's badge, in gilt nickel (44x31mm), pin-back, 1919 in clear window; also Tasmanian Govt Railways, Hobart, parcels stamps for 3d, 4d, and 1/-, 1917 issues and all with cancelled stamping (Garratt type 3). The badge with most gilt worn off, otherwise very fine and rare, the stamps affixed to brown paper, used. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
All Australian Peace Exhibition, 1920, staged by South Australian Chamber of Manufactures Incorporated, in silver (51mm), reverse inscribed, 'Aust. Implement/& House Furnishing/Co./Dining Room Suite.' Nicely toned uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $300
Passed in
E.W. Cole medals, 1918 (C.1918/I) and aluminium; aluminium medals Kurri Kurri (Alcan 1976); Wollongong, Port Kembla, apprentice used 1973; 1959 medalets (2); Canada, Alcan, Western Australia medals 1979 (4 different medals), Capt. Stirling; Ballaarat Tourist Dollar; tinny, medalets; Meissen porcelain 1922 (2), Stephensons Rocket 1829-1979; School medal 1890-1990 (non-metal); Lloyds Bank toy coins in envelope; Sweden 25 kronor medal 1993. Fair - uncirculated. (36)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140