Catalogue
Victoria, Numismatic Association of Victoria issues in various metals, 1949 -1990, Annand Smith & Co, 1949 (2) (C.1949/5); Elizabeth II Coronation (2) (C.1953/8); Numismatic Exhibition Melbourne (3) (C.1964/4 brass); John Oxley (C.1969/10 silver); Elizabeth II Jubilee (2) (C.1977/9); Royal Wedding (C.1981/12 oxidised copper (2), 24ct gold on silver, edge numbered 0012); Victoria Sesquicentenary (2) (C.1985/21, bronze and oxidised copper); Anzac 75th Anniversary, 1990 (3) copper and gilt copper; Annand Smith & Co box, 1990; together with Melbourne Numismatic Society, Capt Cook Bicentenary, set of three in sterling silver, oxidised silver and copper (39mm) edge numbered 39; Northern Suburbs Numismatic Society, 25th Anniversary, 1990 (2) in bronze and silver (38mm) numbered 14. Some in cases or wallets as issued, nearly extremely fine - uncirculated. (23)
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Australian Natives Association, medals in gilt and enamel (51mm)(2), sterling silver and silvered bronze, by K.G.Luke, three presented to V.G.Wright as Chief President 1954-1955; President 1965-1966; from Flinders District Council ANA 1966; the silvered bronze presented to Mrs S.V.Wright, Chief President 1983-1984. In cases, very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Australian Numismatic Society, Sydney Mint commemorative (35mm), 1955, in silver another Hyde Park Barracks commemorative (32mm), 1984 in silver; Royal N.S.W Regiment, Soudan centenary commemorative (30mm) in silver; Whistlers Mother Painting (40mm) in silver by Franklin Mint; 25th anniversary of ascent of Mt Everest (39mm) in silver another commemorating Primitive rock paintings of Netherlands Antilles (39mm) in silver; Elizabeth II, coronation medalet (31mm) in base metal. Also, Scotland, agricultural medal (35mm) in silver. Modern medals without packaging, very fine - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
The Amateur Athletic Union Of Australia, prize medal in gilt bronze (45mm), by Nissen, Bris, reverse inscribed, 'R.A.Vagg/10,000 Metres/C.C.C'ship/35m.20s./26-8-61.'. A few small oxidation spots, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $50
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Sir Winston Churchill/Sir Robert Menzies, in 18 carat gold (44mm) dual medallion set, dated 1966, by Matthey Garrett (c.1966/9, 10). In case of issue with certificate No 196, FDC. (2)
Estimate $5,500
SOLD $5,600
A group of historic medals, including Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, c1966, decimal currency, in bronze (54mm) (C.R/7); State Visit to Australia of Israeli President Chaim Herzog, 1986, in silver (50mm, 75.6g) (2) by Michael Meszaros (C.1986/20), edge numbered 146 and 175; together with Israel, Israeli Air Force, Guardian of Zion, in silvered bronze (60mm). All medals cased, nearly uncirculated - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Royal Commonwealth Society, centenary, 1968, in bronze (58mm) by K.G.Luke (C.1968/6); Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, 25th anniversary, 1974, in bronze (58mm) by K.G.Luke (C.1974/12) numbered 384 on edge; NAV, Victoria-Melbourne Sesquicentenary, 1985, (3) in sterling silver, bronze and bright copper (each 50mm) by Hafner Mint, all numbered 016 on edge (C.1985/21); Scouts Australia, 100 Years of Scouting, 2007, in pewter (58mm). All medals cased, the NAV cases with some rust spots to inside lids, extremely fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Captain Cook, 200th Anniversary, 1970 in .750 fine gold 44mm, 32mm) by Matthey Garrett Pty Ltd (c.1970/36,37). In case of issue with certificate no 1624, FDC. (2)
Estimate $4,500
SOLD $4,100
Opening of the Opera House, Sydney, 1973 during Royal Visit by the Queen in .750 fine gold (32mm) by Matthey Garrett (C.1973/16,17). In case of issue with certificate 0553, FDC. (2)
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,400
The Australia State Medals, in 925 fine silver (6), 1976, 75th Anniversary of Federation, by Stokes for Franklin Mint. In display frame of issue with certificates and booklet, uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
The Australian Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion series, set of six proof sterling silver commemorative medallions, 1988, set No.00645 of 10,000; together with The Official Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion, 1988 (4), in base metal. In cases of issue, uncirculated - FDC. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
The Australian Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion series, set of six proof sterling silver commemorative medallions, 1988. In case of issue with certificate, FDC. (6)
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
An accumulation of medals, medalets and tokens, c1830-1990s, in various metals, with duplication, mostly Australia (76) and Great Britain (93), including Australia, Captain Cook Bicentenary, 1970 (C.1970/2 aluminium, /23 gilt, /33 gilt); West Australia Sesquicentary, in silver (40mm) (C.1979/5); Bicentenary, 1988 (10); Bass & Flinders Bicentennial, 1998 (5); Westpac, Endangered Species medallion set of 6; Sydney 2000 Olympic art pins (3); Great Britain, coronations (26), jubilees, Royal Wedding, 1986 (18); Canada, New Zealand, USA. Many in 2x2 plastic holders, poor - nearly uncirculated. (approx 180)
Estimate $250
SOLD $270
Medalets, Adelaide Exhibition, 1881, in gilded (22mm) (C.1881/2); To Commemorate H.R.H. Prince of Wales Visit to Australia, 1920, in silvered (27mm) (C.1920/5); Centenary of Melbourne/and Victoria, 1934-35, in silvered (27mm) (C.1934-35/1); Souvenir of Visit to Royal Show, 1948, in aluminium (28mm) (C.1948/2), with metal defect in form of a bubble from rim to rim at top on obverse; Sesqui Centenary of Issue of Holey Dollar, 1964, in gilt (29mm) (C.1964/4); Captain Cook Bi-Centenary, Botany Municipal Council, 1970, in gilt (30mm) (C.1970/8); Sutherland Shire, Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Commemoration Committee award medal, 1970, in silvered (38mm) (C.1970/33); also New South Wales Police button (QC) in nickel silver (20.5mm). Very fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $60
Passed in
Assorted medalets and medallions, 1897-1988, in various metals, with some duplication, includes Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1897 (C.1897/26 (2) gilt and silver, 1897/87, 89); Transvaal War,1899 (C.1899-00/4, 5, 6[2], 13); Federation, 1901 (C.1901/45 white metal with ribbon attached); Commonwealth Fleet Visit to Sydney, 1913 (C.1913/5); Anzac (C.1916/2, 1918/2 [2]); International Harvester centenary, 1931; Melbourne centenary, 1934/35 (C.1934-5/1)(3); Australia's 150th anniversary, 1938 (C.1938/5); Victory (C.1945/9); Captain Cook bicentenary (C.1970/23)(4); Heidelberg Jubilee, 1984 (C.1984/12 - 51mm); Melbourne Games (C.1985/28); Bendigo, 150th anniversary (C.1985/80); Sudan centenary, 1985 (5); Australia bicentenary, Bendigo, 1988. Some holed at top or with loop mount, fine - nearly uncirculated. (43)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Collection of Australian and some British medals, some items include Jubilee of Incorporation of Newcastle 1909 in bronze (28mm); Gallipoli 1915, Australia Day, Remember the Dardanelles in silvered (25mm); Royal Visit to Australia 1954 (2, different); Captain Cook Bi-Centenary, Sutherland Shire 1970 in gilt (30mm) (2); Gosford Shire 150th Anniversary 1973 in golden plastic (52mm); Wauchope Amateur Basketball Association prize medal in gilt (38mm); Dulux Spring Club, Member No.1367, in dark bronze (31mm); Playtime Club of Australia in gilt (30mm); Royal Life Saving Society Intermediate Star, reverse inscribed, 'K.Chadban/7.12.56'; various other medalets (8); British Coronation medals 1902 to 1937 (6), includes Proposed Coronation of Edward 8th 12.5.1937 in gilt (33mm) (Unc); also Joseph Stalin stick-pin by Amor and a 1940 stick-pin, as well as fob medals (2), voided designs in silver with gold shield on obverse, the first marked for Birmingham 1912 by Hardy Bros and the second marked for Chester 1920 but maker's mark unclear, both uninscribed. Displayed in a handcrafted cardboard folder, very good - uncirculated. (29)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
War Widows Guild of Australia, club badge (32 mm) in sterling silver, number 6943, by K.G. Luke Melbourne; Royal Horticultural Society, Sir Joseph Banks Medal (38 mm) "Awarded by Old Milverton Horticultural Soc. to R.J. Perring, 1967"; Masonic regalia (two pieces) Grand Lodge of South Australia; Scotland, Communion token, Leith. Good fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $160
Passed in
Assorted badges, in gilt and enamel, including South African Soldiers Association 1899/1902 (S.A.); Victoria Racing Club, 1920-21; Royal Australian Navy Reserves; Demobilised Soldiers Association; N.S.W.M.C. Member, 1930-1931; Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Steward; B.G.S.O.B.A. (Brighton Grammar School Old Boys Association) in silver and enamel; together with enamelled fobs (2) green/yellow/green (25x14mm) and blue/red/blue (30x14mm). Very fine - extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $170
SOLD $160
Badges, includes The King's School hat badge, lug-back; Wickham S.H.S (Superior High School) badge, by Angus & Coote, pin-back; NSW Branch Transport Workers Union of Australia, 1944, no.877, pin-back (pin clip fitting missing) (Smith 633); ARU (Australian Railways Union) National Convention Delegate, 1980s, pin-back (Smith 144); Women's League of Health & Beauty, by H.W.Miller, B'Ham, pin-back; unidentified LSD badge handcrafted in silver and enamel and featuring an owl sitting on a crescent shaped man in the moon face and with 4 stars at top right, by W.Burtt, pin-back (missing pin); handcrafted, curved silver (?) shield inscribed '1902', no maker, lug-back; also New Zealand, Country Women's Institute 'For Home And Country' badge, by Young & Co, Auckland, pin-back; N.Z.W.Fed. 1922 Union of Brotherhood, WEST'Pt (impressed) B'ch, number 44 on back slide. Fine - extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $120
Passed in
Australia, M.J.R.U. badge, 1940, in gilt and enamel (17.5mm), by Millers Ltd, Sydney, numbered 301; Aust Legion of Ex-Servicemen & Women badge (KC) in gilt and enamel (31x26mm), by A.J.Parkes, Brisbane, pin-back (no pin), numbered Q9041; New South Wales NES Warden badge (KC), in silvered and enamel, pin-back; also Great Britain, EMU checkpiece guaranteeing chains have passed Admiralty test, undated, in bronze (26mm), holed at top; Temperance Society medal in white metal (38mm), by J.Moore, pierced hole at top for suspension; religious tinnies (2); E.R.M. - K.M.S. Belgium Military Academy jacket button in brass; unidentified WAACC badge, 1877, in gilt (28mm), pin-back. Very fine - extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $50
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An accumulation of tinnies, mostly Sydney charity badges, all in MacRobertson 'Old Gold' chocolate box. Fine or better. (approx 70)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Badges/tinnies, Australian, mostly World War I related, some other commemorative types included, mostly larger type (40) and some smaller (15), together with Australian, mostly World War II related, cardboard and celluloid badges/fundraisers (131). The tinnies in 2 x 2 holders, others against cardboard backing, all in plastic coin album pages, mostly good very fine or better. (186)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Badges, includes tinnies for 1956 Olympic Games representatives (8, each a different star athlete or swimmer); The Phantom's Club Member; Rocky Starr A Man Of Stamina; Snowy McGann; others (approx 60) including several very large types and other stick-pin non-tinnies (13); other metal badges, mostly with enamel, includes N.S.W. Junior Farmers Club; Protestant Alliance Friendly Society Juvenile Member; Girl Guides; N.S.W. Gould League of Bird Lovers; LGCC; The League of Ovaltinys; Newcastle Lapidary Club; others including various club membership issues (60). Mostly fine - extremely fine. (approx 151)
Estimate $350
Passed in
Victoria Police, belt buckles (2, large [64x47mm] and small [48x38mm], both with KC), c1947-53, by AROS, Australia; lapel badge 'Uphold The Right' motto (2, both QC, one silvered and another one in gilt on Victoria Police Official Merchandise card); commissioned officer's mess jacket lapel badge (QC). Some sticky tape residue on belt buckles, otherwise good very fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $60
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Victoria Police, shoulder titles in chrome and enamel (2 types, one no maker, the other by Stokes Melb.), both with two lugs on reverse; buttons (6, QV [2, one a reproduction], GVR [2], EIIR [2]), all marked by maker 'Stokes' except reproduction which is unmarked; tie stick-pin in gilt and enamel with image of Victoria Police badge (QC) motto 'Tenez Le Droit', c1959-64; also Victoria Mounted Rifles lion's head slouch hat hook, c1880s, in gilt (39mm high) (Grebert p201). The last with most gilt faded, otherwise fine - extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $60
Passed in
Button collection, all in metal, includes St John Ambulance Brigade (1), General Post Office (KC) (1) also GPO brass title (1); Post Master General's Department (KC) (2); N.S.W. Prisons Department (4); Corrective Services N.S.W. (QC) small badge; Naval Dockyard Police (QC) (1); N.S.W. Police Force (12); N.S.Wales Railways (EIIR) (1); General issue types for VRI (3), GVR (4); also African Royal Mail; various size issues but mostly medium to small. All affixed to cardboard backing, very fine - good very fine. (32)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Black Family coat of arms badge, Australian version with kangaroo at top between motto Via Crusis Via Lucis (Cross the Path of Light), in silver (34x46mm), pin-back, hallmarked for Edinburgh 1955, by maker 'M&C' (Mackay & Chisholm, Edinburgh). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Australian Historical Medals 1788-1988, by Leslie J.Carlisle, 2008, hard cover with dust jacket (22x30.5cm), 681pp, with illustrations in b&w of almost all medals, the standard reference work for Australian historical medals and medalets. Some age toning around the page edges, a small loss of paper on the top edge of the dust jacket at the spine, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
German New Guinea, two mark, 1894A. Golden brown toning, good very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $480
German New Guinea, one mark, 1894A. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $280