Catalogue
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
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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
The Australian Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion Series, proof set of six medallions in sterling silver (ASW = 12.50 ounces). FDC.
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Australian Bicentenary medals, includes C./Bicent.156, 157, 178 in folder of issue, 232 variety without suspender, 233, 290, 299 in nickel silver; also Australia Bicentenary 1788-1988, struck uniface bracteate style in oxidised copper (63mm); Kodak Sesqui Commemorative, 1992, in cupro nickel (39mm) (2), obverse features The Charlotte in Botany Bay in 1788; also 4 (two of theses identical) drink coasters in cork and enamel featuring scenes of Captain Cook's arrival. Good very fine - uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $120
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Australian Bicentenary, 1788-1988, in bronze (45mm) (C./Bicent.3) (4), reverse with floral scene; another but reverse with floral scene and inscription panel (C./Bicent.4) (4). In cases of issue, all slide on cardboard covers marked, medals uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $90
Passed in
The Sun-Herald City To Surf, I Finished, Bicentennial 1988, in bronze (50mm); another 20th Anniversary Run, 1990, in bronze and enamel (51mm), with suspension ring; another, 1993, in darkened bronze (40mm), with suspension ring; another being 25th Anniversary Run, 1995, in cupro-nickel (35mm), with suspension ring; Gosford Shire's 150th Birthday, 1973, in gilt aluminium (52mm) (C.1973/2), reverse features surfboard rider, with unofficial pierced hole with suspension ring; Commonwealth Games Auckland, Commemorative Games Medallion, 1990, in gilt aluminium (32mm). Extremely fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $50
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Arthur Phillip Esq, The First Fleet, 1788, in bright bronze (56x74x3mm) (C./Bicent.1); another, but a specimen strike in dark bronze (56x74x4mm), with variation to reverse legend, 'Anchored' instead of 'Arrived'. Uncirculated, the second rare as believed to be only 4 struck. (2)
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Arthur Phillip Esq, The First Fleet, 1788, solid steel tiered cylinder being the die for the reverse of the medal but with variation to legend, 'Anchored' instead of 'Arrived' (approx 104x67.5mm; 3.84kg) (cf C./Bicent.1), on the side of the lower half of the die is impressed, 'EZH' and in white paint, 'F'. Uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $210
Arthur Phillip Esq, The First Fleet, 1788, trial lead strike of the reverse but with variation to legend, 'Anchored' instead of 'Arrived', struck in lead (approx 64x82mm) (cf C./Bicent.1). Uncirculated and rare, believed to be only 4 medals struck.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Arthur Phillip Esq, The First Fleet, 1788, trial lead strikes of the obverse (approx 82x78mm) and reverse (approx 85x80mm) (C./Bicent.1), both with date scratched on the reverse, '14=6=1989', also two partial strikings of the obverse design on hand operated screw press (one 58x56mm and the other 36mm). Good very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
School and sports medals, includes Castle Hill High School inscribed, 'Yr 12 1991/Academic Awards/1st 2U French/S Bambic', other unnamed medals for Hurstville High School Clark Medal, North Sydney Boys High School Award of Merit, St Joseph's Marist Brothers Nth Fitzroy, The Armidale School, Westfields Sports High Sport Study Service Talent; sports medals for A.F.A.R.S (Australian Federation of Amateur Roller Skaters) Queensland Chapter Roller Skating Championships (5, gilt, silvered [2], bronze [2]), QIF (Queensland Indoor Federation of Roller Skating?), Official badge, Caltex Best All Rounder, Lansdowne Zone Sport Blue; also Rockhampton Agricultural Society Centenary Show 1973 badge. A few in cases, mostly uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $150
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The A.F.U.L.E. (Australian Federated Union Locomotive Enginemen), commemorative badge, 1883-1993, die trials or mould castings in silver (13) and bronze (2) plus the rubber mould created for the original membership badges of the NSW Locomotive Engine Drivers, Firemen and Cleaner's Association. A unique lot, uncirculated. (16)
Estimate $600
SOLD $360
Australian Federated Union Locomotive Enginemen, a series of specimen restrikes for each state and the Commonwealth (2) in 925 fine silver (edge stamped) and bronze, in 2x2 holders on a plastic page (Smith 91, 316-322). As struck, uncirculated. (16)
Estimate $500
SOLD $300