Catalogue
Captain Cook medals, includes C.1970/3 (gilding metal), 24 (oxidised silver no.243), 28 (bronze), 31 (gilded), 33 (silvered), 39 (bronze), 51 (gilding metal); also Captain Cook Society badge; Sutherland Hospital 'Endeavour to Serve' Life Member badge with image of Cook's ship 'Endeavour' in centre; Cook's Cottage, Melbourne pins on card's of issue (2); J.Cook bracelet in bronze and features four oval panels with Cook's image. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Capt. James Cook R.N., Aust. Bi-Centennary, 1970, solid steel cylinder being the die for the reverse legend of this medal (58x47mm; 0.865kg) (C.1970/24), around the top edge of the die has been removed so only the bottom two-thirds of legend is remaining. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
James Cook, National Trust Of Australia, Victoria, 1970, in bronze (52mm) (C.1970/32), by Andor Meszaros and Stokes, Melb. In cases of issue, a few cases with foxing on lid lining, all slide on cardboard covers damaged, medals uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $90
SOLD $90
Various medals and medalets, noted Rockdale Municipal Council Centenary, 1971, in gilded (46x51mm), another in bronze (C.1971/13) (2); Centenary of Ingleburn Public School, 1987, in bronze (31mm) (C.1987/43); various other issues, also USCG Barque Eagle souvenir medal in aluminium (38mm) handed to visitors on board during visit to Australia in 1988 (C./Bicent.292); Amor sample strike for MCC medal design (see reverse of C.1966/17) [illustrated]; copperplate stamped impression of seal of the no longer in existence, The Queensland National Bank Limited (approx 63x63mm). Good - uncirculated. (27)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Medallic History of Australia, first edition gold on sterling silver proof set of sixty medals (45mm, each 39.32g) issued in 1972 by Stokes and designed by James Berry and housed in an impressive six-page album, ten medals on each page (total weight 2.360kg = 70.25 ounces pure silver). FDC. (60)
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,000
Royal Visit, Opening of the Sydney Opera House, .750 fine gold medals (2) (31mm) (total 46.65g) by Matthey Garrett (C.1973/16, 17). In case of issue with certificate 0625, FDC. (2)
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $2,300
The Australian Numismatic Society, Society Special Service Award, 1973, in bronze (34mm), reverse inscribed, 'W.J.D.Mira/1973'; Tasmanian Numismatic Society, A.J.Lockwood Memorial Award For Outstanding Numismatic Publications, in dark bronze (51mm), reverse inscribed, 'Presented/To/Dr. Bill Mira'; M.C.C. (Metropolitan Coin Club), 1990, award medal in gilt (34mm), reverse inscribed, 'W.J.D.Mira/1965-1990' and edge inscribed 'C4'; M.C.C. (Metropolitan Coin Club), (1991), award medal in bronze (34mm), reverse inscribed, '25 Yrs/Membership/From/25 April 1966/W.Mira'; gilt and enamel badge and membership card for Metropolitan Coin Club 1980/81 for Mrs Mira; another for Dr W.J.Mira; also a membership badge in silvered and enamel for The Australian Numismatic Society; three pin-back name badges in gilt and enamel for 'W.Mira/President/M.C.C. of Sydney', 'Immediate/Past President/W.J.Mira', 'Patron/Dr.W.J.Mira'; The Australian Numismatic Society, ANS Centenary medal, 2013, in copper (38mm), with 1913 shilling insert; also a Centenary badge together with a copy of the letter that accompanied them; Sydney Cricket Ground, Full Member card 07997 and signed on reverse by W.J.D.Mira; various other documents and colour transparencies relating to historical medals and an envelope from Allan Klenman in British Columbia to Dr William J.Mira together with a handwritten note and Canadian postage stamps featuring his image. Very fine - uncirculated. (lot)
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Victoria, VJF (Victorian Junior Football), Umpires Association, fob in gilt and enamel undated (23mm) by M.Whitehead, impressed on back '73'. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Norfolk Island, 200th Anniversary of Discovery by Captain Cook, 1974, in gilded (31mm) (C.1974/11); Norfolk Island Bicentenary of Settlement, 1988, in gilded (32mm); Bi-Centenary of Lord Howe Island, 1988, in gilded (32mm); Norfolk Island 5 Tourist Dollar, undated, proof in copper (47mm), in plastic holder; Norfolk Island, Australian Society of the History of Medicine Biennial Conference, 1995, in oxidised bronze (55x78mm); also New Zealand, Richard W.Pearse Engineer and Aviator, Museum of Transport & Technology, (1972), in copper (42mm) scarce die 1 (M&P.1972/3A). Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $90
SOLD $100
Roche Research Institute Of Marine Pharmacology, 1974, in bronze (57mm) (C.1974/5), mounted on metal base (only 50 of these issued); Roche Research Institute Of Marine Pharmacology Sydney, Roche Commemorative Medallion, 1974, in bronze (62mm) (C.1974/6). The first with some small spotting on reverse, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $90
Sydney Cove Medallion, Wedgwood medallion in buff coloured Jasper, (1975), reproduction for 'Old Sydney Town' at Gosford, NSW (75mm) (C.E/5), reverse with printed seal and name, 'Old Sydney Town/Heritage Park/Somersby' and numbered 148. In case of issue, this with some foxing spots, also with leaflet and certificate, uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Back To Mount Gambier, Centenary Celebrations, 1876-1976, in gold (9ct; 18.20g; 32mm) (C.1976/3), no maker, edge number 40. Toned uncirculated.
Estimate $550
SOLD $460
The Australian State Medals, set of six proof sterling silver medals (31.8g, each) issued by Stokes, 1976. In a frame with slip case and certificate of authenticity, FDC. (6)
Estimate $160
SOLD $150
The Australian State Medals, set of six proof sterling silver medals (35g each) issued by Stokes, 1976. In a frame with slip case and certificate of authenticity, FDC. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Cairns & District Centenary, 1976, in bronze (51mm) (C.1976/4), by Stokes, Melb; Military Historical Society of Australia, Fiftieth Anniversary Armistice, 1968, in bronze (61mm) (C.T/8), no maker; also reproduction of trade token issued by David Jones for use at Criterion House, in silver (32mm), edge numbered 373 (of 500 issued). The first and last in cases of issue, uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Royal Visit, Australia, 1977, in silver (40mm) (C.1977/13); Mail coach Medallion, replica holey dollar and dump, 1977, in plated zinc (39mm & 19mm) (C.1977/20 & 21) in set case; another set but in zinc and no case; Arthur Phillip Esq, The First Fleet, 1788, in bronze (56x74) (C./Bicent.1); Headquarters Centenary, New South Wales Fire Brigades, 1987, in gilt (50mm) (C.1987/24); Perth Numismatic Society 25th Anniversary, 1990, in one ounce troy fine silver (32mm); Perth Mint, Museum & Gold Shop Grand Opening, 1995, in gilt (32mm), also one empty case; 150th Anniversary of the Cessation of Transportation of Convicts to Tasmania, 2003, in antique brass finish (58mm), with certificate no.150 of 150 medals issued with this finish. All medals in cases of issue except as indicated, uncirculated. (6 + 2 sets)
Estimate $150
SOLD $400
Private medalets, Armstrong's penny-farthing in aluminium by Stokes; M.R.Roberts Symposiums 1979, 1980, 1981; Sun-Herald City to Surf 1996; Carl Veen 1988 (4 different); fantasy Ferry tokens bronze (3), aluminium (4); The NSW Milk Board, Silver Jubilee Year 1957 aluminium counter. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (17)
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
James Cook, Died in Hawaii/Captain Cook's Cottage, 1979, in bronze (50x38mm) (C.1979/9) by Numismatic Association of Victoria; Centenary Melbourne International Exhibition Building, 1980, in bronze (50mm) (C.1980/33), by Stokes for Numismatic Association of Victoria; Melbourne Numismatic Society Founded 1965 25th Anniversary, 1990, in bronze (38mm). Very fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Captain James Cook R.N., 1770-1970, award plaque in bronze (irregular shaped 73x120mm), fitted to a shoe heel shaped timber base with a copper plate at the front inscribed with the words, 'Presented by/The Captain Cook Bi-Centenary/Celebrations Citizens Committee'. Some marks on the base, the award plaque nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Modern commemorative medals, 1970s-1990s, includes one four of a kind and two pairs, otherwise mostly different and mostly in gilt with a few in bronze and some in silvered (mostly about 32mm). A few medals with oxidation marks, otherwise very fine - uncirculated. (39)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Assorted medallions and medalets, 1970-2003, includes Captain Cook Bicentenary, 1970, in sterling silver (4) (C.1970/22); another, in bronze by the National Trust (C.1970/32); City of Coburg centenary, 1975, in gilt (C.1975/2); Test Cricket centenary, 1977, stamps and sterling silver medal (C.1977/15a) first day cover in wallet of issue; Interflora Conference, Melbourne, 1979, in bronze (2) (C.1979/41); Melbourne International Centennial Exhibition, 1980, proof silver (C.1980/8), Exhibitor's medal in bronze (C.1980/32); Australian Bicentennial Trade Fair, Melbourne, 1988, first day cover stamps and sterling silver medal (C.1988/10a) in wallet of issue, another two medallions struck at the Stokes stand, in copper; Victorian of the Year, 1988, in pewter (C.1988/15); together with Kodak, City of Sydney sesquicentenary, 1992, depicting replica of the Charlotte medal; National Trust 40 years, 1996, Como reverse; Stokes Melbourne token cufflinks (2 pairs); assorted lapel pins (4); paperweight, with Australian coins encapsulated in perspex, 1964 halfpenny and threepence, 1963, sixpence, shilling and florin, issued by the Bank of Adelaide for their centenary in 1965; Zeppelin Flight, Friedrichshafen - Tokio - Los Angeles - Lakehurst, undated, in gilt and enamel (44mm) by Lauer, brooch mount on reverse; Western Samoa, one dollar, 1978, Kingsford-Smith Pacific Flight. Most medallions cased, plastic sleeve torn on the cricket FDC, extremely fine - FDC. (31)
Estimate $200
SOLD $290
Municipality of Kogarah, Centenary Celebrations, 1985, in silvered and enamel, gilded, silvered (2), bronze (all 51mm) (C.1985/89). Some toning marks on reverse, otherwise uncirculated in individual suede drawstring bags of issue. (5)
Estimate $70
SOLD $90
Marathon medals, various sizes and types, a few with ribbons, noted Gold Coast International Half Marathon (no year), XXXX Gold Coast Half Marathon 1986 (2), Bob Jane Gold Coast Half Marathon 1985 Finishers Medal, Australian Marathon 1987, Olympic Marathon Trial Canberra 1984, Budget Team Trot '84, other untitled medals (4); also Sri Chinmoy 2 Mile Run (New York), and New York City Marathon. The last medal with oxidation, otherwise mostly very fine - extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Municipality of Hurstville's Centenary, 1987, in gilt (40mm) (C.1987/11), by Monetarium, in case of issue with certificate; military commemorative medals, 1992-1999, in copper (34mm) (5), includes Sydney Harbour Submarine Attack, For the Fallen Dead WWII, Darwin Air Raid WWII, Anzac Day (2, one with suspension loop); also Handover of Hong Kong, 1997, in silver and enamel (39mm), in case of issue with certificate; also a soft cover book titled Medals as Art, Australia and the Meszaros Tradition by John P.Sharples, 30pp with b&w photos of medals throughout. Uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Sydney Cove Medallion, by Wedgwood (72mm) commissioned by the A.M.P. Society to commemorate Australia's Bicentennial, 1988; Townsville, sterling silver tourist dollar (48mm) 1982, by Stokes; together with Cook Islands, Elizabeth II, proof five dollars, 2010 with Sculptures of the World - Michelangelo reverse (KM.1251). In cases of issue, first and third items with certificates, extremely fine - FDC. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Australia 1788-1988, John M.Chapman Collection, medal depicting the 'Charlotte' anchored in Botany Bay, in sterling silver (47mm, 45.6g), edge numbered '4' (C.1988/83); together with specimen strikes in copper (2), struck by the Hafner Mint. Good extremely fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Australia 1788-1988, John M.Chapman Collection, medal depicting the 'Charlotte' anchored in Botany Bay, in sterling silver (47mm, 45.6g), edge numbered '2'; another, in copper (47mm), edge numbered '27' (C.1988/83); and a uniface strike of the reverse only, in copper, struck by Hafner Mint; together with Admella Commission Replica Medal, in gilt bronze (50mm) produced by the Royal Australian Mint for Portland Aluminium to raise funds for the Portland Lifeboat Restoration Appeal. Medals cased, the last with certificate No 0230, and with damage to case cover, some toning to first three medals and minor edge nicks to first, otherwise good extremely fine - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $300
SOLD $340
Australia 1788-1988, John M.Chapman Collection, medal depicting the 'Charlotte' anchored in Botany Bay, in sterling silver (47mm, 45.6g), edge numbered '3' (C.1988/83); together with specimen strikes (2) in bronze (47mm), struck by Hafner Mint; also Kodak, City of Sydney sesquicentenary, 1992, replica of the 'Charlotte' medal, in gilt (38mm). First medal with some toning, nearly uncirculated - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $300
SOLD $340
Australia 1788-1988, John M.Chapman Collection, medal depicting the 'Charlotte' anchored in Botany Bay, in sterling silver (47mm, 45.6g), another, in bronze (47mm), both edge numbered '1' (C.1988/83); together with a specimen strike in copper and a uniface strike of the reverse only, in copper, struck by Hafner Mint. Nearly uncirculated - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $300
SOLD $330
The Australian Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion Series, set of six proof sterling silver commemorative medallions, 1988 by The Royal Australian Mint. In case of issue with certificate, FDC. (6)
Estimate $250
SOLD $260