Catalogue
South Australia, Tennyson Medal for English Literature, in silver (30mm), by A. Wyon, edge inscribed 'Harry Sherman Thompson - Junior Public Exam. 1910'. Nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
F.S.A of A (Friendly Societies' Association of Australasia), 30.9.13, fob medal in silvered and enamel (32x33mm) (C.1913/3), ring top suspension, struck in relief on reverse, 'Presented/In Commemoration/of the Conference/Held In Sydney/By Miller & Morris/Lodge Emblem Manufacturers/Goulburn St. Sydney'. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Gold fob, handcrafted in voided gold, (15ct, 3.09g, 3.5mm), inscribed 'H.S.Thompson/60/V/P.H.S/1913'; another, (9ct, 4.40g, 35mm), inscribed 'From/R.T./&/J.D.K./ Dec 25th 11'; Adelaide Primary School, fob in sterling silver, (30mm), inscribed 'F.B.S./Adel'd Primary/H.S.Thompson/1907'; Scotch College Perth, sterling silver fob, (40mm), inscribed 'S.C./Sports/1909/H.Thompson/ 1st/Thread Needle Race'; another in silver and gold, (35mm), inscribed 'Cross Country/Scotch College/R.Thompson/ Captain 6A/1938'. Very fine and scarce. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Victorian Chamber of Manufactures, Window Dressing Competition, reverse inscribed 1917 Section 19, 1st Prize, C.W. Braddy (made by Newman), 9ct gold with red, white & blue enamel, 35mm x 30mm, 9.01g weight. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Returned Sailors & Soldiers Ship & Wharf Worker's Union, (1919), badge in gilt and enamel (26mm), by Angus & Coote Ltd, Sydney, button lug back, reverse with impressed number 672, obverse features ship facing left in front of a Rising Sun. Good very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $650
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 $240
SOLD $170
N.S.W. Rugby Football League, 1920, prize fob in gold (9ct; 6.43g; 26.5x33.5mm), by W.Kerr, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'Southn Dist/Jun League/'B' Gde/Premiers 1920/Fairfield Juniors/T.W.Miles (Capt.)'. In Angus & Coote Ltd case, very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Visit of H.R.H. Prince of Wales to Tasmania, 1920, in silvered (27mm) (C.1920/4a), by Stokes & Sons, with suspension loop and ribbon, together with b&w photo of Prince of Wales in uniform at that time; Limited Edition Replica of the first RSL badge issued in 1919, in gilt, enamel and epoxy (24x25mm), pin-back, issued by Oceanic Life Limited on their descriptive card. The first with hairlines, otherwise nearly extremely fine, the second uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $60
SOLD $30
Preparatory Schools Athletic Association of N.S.W., in silver (39mm) inscribed '1920/High Jump Open/4ft 7 1/2in./C.Cohen/W.P.S./1st', unique but appears to be by Amor. Toned uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Royal Humane Society of Australia, Bronze Medal with buckle bar suspender, reverse inscribed, 'John Danson/19-9-21', in case of 'Medallists/Stokes & Sons Pty Ltd/Melbourne', lid of case gold blocked, 'Presented By/The Royal Humane Society/of Australia/To/John Danson/19-9-21'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950
Australian Bowlers, 1922, in gilt (41x21mm), by Stokes & Sons, Melb, pin-back. Toned nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
"Boy" Charlton, Worlds Champion Distance Swimmer, 1924, in bronze (32mm) (C.1924/1), by Amor, with ring top suspension fitted. With some mint red, a few small oxidation spots, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $70
Passed in
N.S.W. Royal Visit, 1927, badge (KC) in silver and enamel (22x28.5mm), by Angus & Coote, screw-back (screw on plate missing), with clasp suspended below the badge and with die struck title, 'D/Marshall' (Deputy Marshall). Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Centenary of Western Australia, 1929, in bronze (39mm) (C.1929/2), with original packet of issue; Dubbo Centenary, 1949, in bronze (31mm) (C.1949/2), by Amor, Sydney; Mudgee Sesquicentenary, 150 Years of Progress, 1971, in copper (38mm) (C.1971/5) (2), also M.D.A.A.C. Championships in bronze, gilded and oxidised silver (38.95g) (38mm) (C.1971/6) (3); Queen Elizabeth II 25 Year Reign, N.N.S. 50 Years Canberra, 1977, in bronze (38mm) (C.1977/10), by Stokes, no edge number; Swan River Colony, 150th Anniversary, 1979, in gilt, another in bronze and one in cupro nickel (43mm) (C.1979/21, 22, 23) (3). The second and the last three with some oxidation marks, otherwise extremely fine - uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $140
SOLD $120
Sydney Harbour Bridge Opened, Inaugural Celebrations, 1932, in bronze (51mm) (C.1932/5), by W.J.Amor, edge inscribed, '1st 1932. Surf Life Board Race. G. Simon. Bondi S.B.L.S. Club.'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
B.H.P. Jubilee, 1885-1935, medal in gilt and enamel (22mm), pin-back, with name tag holder suspended below. Extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $30
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Crowned May 12 1937, The Three Kings Of 1936, in bronze 51mm) (C.1937/21), by Amor, Sydney, in Amor Ltd, Sydney case of issue. The case with some damage, the medal with a very minor edge nick and toning spots, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $300
Passed in
St Peters College, Adelaide, fob badge in gold and enamel (9ct; 7.60g; 18x27.5mm), by Stevenson, with suspension loop and attached fob, obverse with college crest, reverse inscribed, 'DCH/1937-38/712'. Good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Australia's 150th Anniversary, Captain Arthur Phillip, 1788-1938, in silvered (57mm) (C.1938/7), by Amor, edge inscribed, 'W.O.(1) R.Nelson Quarter Master 150th. Anniversary Prize Meeting 1938 N.R.A. Of N.S.W. Toned, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, in silvered (57mm) (C.1938/7); Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta, 1938, in oxidised silver (57mm) (C.1938/13); Sutherland Shire Commemoration, Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Commemoration Committee, 1970, set of two in gilded (38mm and 30mm) (C.1970/33, 34) (2); Opening of Perth Concert Hall, 1973, in silver (51mm) (C.1973/11), edge number '48' and dated, '26.1.73'; Western Australia 150th Anniversary, 1979, in silver (43mm) (C.1979/24); Brisbane Commonwealth Games, 1982, in bronze (57mm) (C.1982/13). All in cases of issue, uncirculated. (5 + set of 2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta, 1938, in tombac silvered with loop (36mm) (C.1938/12); Buninyong School Centenary, 1973, in silvered (31mm) (C.1973/27), with suspension loop; C.E.N.E.F. (Church of England National Emergency Fund) Medal, 1939-1945, in bronze, with suspension loop but no ribbon, unnamed; St John Ambulance Association re-examination medallion, scarce first issue, reverse inscribed, 'William Holmes./No. 1344'; Australian Army Medical Corps, enamelled, pin-back lapel badge (KC). Very fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
University of Western Australia, in 9 carat gold, silver lined surround mount (28mm) (13.24g) by Levinson Sons, reverse inscribed "Leaving Certificate Examinations 1939, medal/For English/awarded to/Barbara June/Attewell". In original jeweller's box, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $750
Passed in
Royal Aero Club of NSW, George McC.Littlejohn Memorial Award, in silvered bronze (90mm), by Amor, edge impressed, 'Specimen Only'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
Australia Will Go On To The End, 1940, in silvered bronze (57mm) (C.1940/1), by Amor. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
Seventh Day Adventists, National Emergency Service badge, c1940, in gilt and enamel (25x28mm), by Amor, Sydney, button lug back, reverse numbered S9, at base of badge, 'A.U.C (Australasian Union Conference)/S.D.A (Seventh-Day Adventists)/First Aid'. Some oxidation spots, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Red Cross Queen Competition, c1940s, Air Queen Nancy Bird, 5/- donation winged badge (KC), in silvered and enamel (58x20mm), by Amor, Sydney, pin-back. Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $60
Passed in
Numismatic Association of Victoria, assorted issues, 1949-1977, including Annand Smith centenary, 1949, in oxidised silver on copper (41mm) (C.1949/5); Elizabeth II coronation, 1953 (2) in silver and bronze (38mm) (C.1953/8); Burke & Wills centenary, 1960 (3) in silver, gilt bronze and bronze (38mm) (C.1960/4); 60th anniversary of Australian Administration of Papua, 1962 (2) in silver and bronze (38mm) (C.1962/2); Holey Dollar and Dump sesquicentenary, 1964 (38mm) in silver (C.G/5); Anzac golden jubilee, 1965 (2) in silver and bronze (38mm) (C.1965/2); Elizabeth II, silver jubilee, 1977, silver vapour blasted (38mm) (C.1977/9). Extremely fine - uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $120
SOLD $320
Amor test strikes, Coronation Of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953, obverse struck on thick aluminium plate, one not fully struck at top edge (approx 56x51mm) (cf C.1953/11-43) (3); Queen Elizabeth II, obverse struck in lead (total size approx 46mm) (C./-); 20th Anniversary Metropolitan Coin Club Of Sydney, 1985, reverse struck in lead (total size approx 49mm). Very fine - extremely fine and scarce. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Australian Numismatic Society, Sydney Mint Centenary, 1955, in silver (35mm) (C.1955/1), by Amor; Stokes & Sons Pty Ltd, 100 Years, 1956, in bronze (58mm) (C.1956/9); Fifty Years of Military Flying, Air Force Association, 1964, in bronze (38mm) (C.1964/7), by K.G.Luke; Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Centenary, 1967, in bronze (50mm) (C.1967/9); G.Marconi Centenary, Club Marconi, 1974, in bronze (50mm) (C.1974/2); Cairns & District Centenary, Trinity Inlet, 1976, in bronze (51mm) (C.1976/4), by Stokes, Melb; Charles Sturt, Numismatic Association of Victoria, (c1969), in bronze (51mm) (C.C/4), edge number '70'; George Bass, Numismatic Association of Victoria, undated, in oxidised silver (51mm; 66.05g) (C.G/2), by K.G.Luke, edge number '83'. The second with spotting, otherwise very fine, of the rest a few with toning, otherwise mostly uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $140
SOLD $150
Numismatic Association of Victoria, assorted issues, including Separation 1851 Federation 1901, in bronze (58mm) (C.S/2); 50th anniversary of the first England/Australia, 1969, in bronze (50mm) (C.1969/10); Captain Cook bicentenary of his death, 1979, in bronze (50x38mm) (C.1979/9); Victoria sesquicentenary, 1985, in silver (50mm, 56.6g) (C.1985/21); Halley's Comet, 1986, in bronze (64mm) (C.1986/33); Anzac 75th anniversary, 1990 (2) (51mm) in silver (64.3g) and bronze; Centenary of Scouting in Australia, 2008 (2) (51mm) in silver (60.8g) and bronze. Some medals in cases, good extremely fine - uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $200
SOLD $260