Catalogue
Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888, in silver (51mm) (C.1888/8), dies by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne and struck by Royal Mint, Melbourne, edge impressed, 'Mc. Naughten Bros.'. Nicely toned uncirculated.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888, in silver (51mm) (C.1888/8), Melbourne Mint, edge inscribed, 'The Hon. James Buchanan M. L. C.'. Hairlines, some light scratches and an edge nick, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888, in silver (51mm) (C.1888/8), Melbourne Mint, edge inscribed, 'G. Adams And Son'. A few very minor edge nicks, otherwise nicely toned extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888, in silver (51mm) (C.1888/8), dies by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne and struck by Royal Mint, Melbourne, edge impressed, 'D. Vince'. Edge bumps, hairlines, some light scratches and dig in obverse field, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888, in bronze (76mm) (C.1888/8), dies by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne and struck by Royal Mint, Melbourne, edge impressed, 'M. Macfie Esq.'. A few small tone spots, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888, in bronze (76mm) (C.1888/8), dies by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne and struck by Royal Mint, Melbourne, edge impressed, 'W. W. Forwood Esq.'. Some light oxidation spots and toning, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Captain James Cook, related medals and medalets, including Ibis set of replica Colonial coins and tokens (1970), includes 1888 shaped medalet in bronze. Very fine - uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Wentworth Pastoral Agricultural & Horticultural Society, 1888, in silver (42x5mm) thick planchett, by S.Schlank, inscribed on reverse, 'Light Hackney/First Prize/Won by/W.Crozier'. Toned, hairlines and very small edge nicks, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $320
Cairns Agricl. Pastl. & Mining Association, undated (c1890s), in bronze (38mm), unnamed. With some traces of gilt, edge nick, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $170
Medalets, and badges, assorted issues, some duplicated, 1890-1988. Fine - uncirculated. (approx 50)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Bowen Past. & Agr. (Pastoral & Agricultural) Society, prize medal in silver (25mm), by E Altmann-Melbne and A.H.W. & Co. (A.H.Wittenbach & Co), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'Wm Emmerson/For/Cattle Dog/'Paul'/1891'. Very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $140
M.V.F.B.D. (Metropolitan Volunteer Fire Brigade District), 1891, medal in silver (27mm), by W.Kerr, Sydney, scroll suspender with fire hose border on medal, unnamed. Some small surface pitting, otherwise good fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Long Service Service and Good Conduct Medal in bronze, edge impressed, 'J.Dodds'. Toned good extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Gympie Agricl. Mining & Pastl. Society, prize medal in silver (25mm), by Wittenbach & Co, scroll and ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'L.G.Board/For/Hack. 16 Stone/"Sailor"/1892'. Scratch marks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
The National Agricultural & Industrial Association Of Queensland, in bronze (51mm), by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, reverse inscribed, 'Exhibition/1892/J.NcNab/& Son/Victoria Phaeton'. A few small oxidation spots, much mint red, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
The National Agricultural & Industrial Association Of Queensland, in bronze (51mm), by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, reverse inscribed, 'Exhibition/1892/L.Uhl/Stock Saddle'. Some mint red but mostly toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
The National Agricultural & Industrial Association Of Queensland, in gilt (51mm), by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, unnamed. Some small oxidation spots, toning, otherwise good very fine and scarce in gilt.
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
USA, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892, in bronze (76mm) by C.E.Barber - U.S.Mint, obverse full length figure of Columbus arriving on the shore of America, reverse, Fame and Science either side of globe above inscription commemorating the four hundredth anniversary of Columbus landing, tablet below reads 'W.Y.Cousins.'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
USA, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892, in bronze (76mm) by C.E.Barber - U.S.Mint, obverse full length figure of Columbus arriving on the shore of America, reverse, Fame and Science either side of globe above inscription commemorating the four hundredth anniversary of Columbus landing, tablet below reads 'W.D.Crozier.'. Small oxidation spot on obverse and some minor edge nicks, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
USA, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892, in bronze (76mm) by C.E.Barber - U.S.Mint, obverse full length figure of Columbus arriving on the shore of America, reverse, Fame and Science either side of globe above inscription commemorating the four hundredth anniversary of Columbus landing, tablet below reads 'The Australian/Alum Company. (Ltd.)'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
USA, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892, in bronze (76mm) by C.E.Barber - U.S.Mint, obverse full length figure of Columbus arriving on the shore of America, reverse, Fame and Science either side of globe above inscription commemorating the four hundredth anniversary of Columbus landing, tablet below reads 'Royal Geographical/Soc'y Of Australia'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
Woman's Work Exhibition, Sydney, 1892, in silver (39mm) (C.1892/3), by Amor, Sydney. Nicely toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
The National Agricultural & Industrial Association Of Queensland, in silver (51mm), by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, reverse inscribed, 'Exhibition/1895/Marshall/& Slade/Fine Wooled/Merino Ram/Over 18 mths'. In case, this broken, some hairlines and contact marks, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $500
SOLD $360
Eastern Downs Horticultural & Agricultural Asson, Warwick, in silver (31mm), no maker, reverse inscribed, '1897/(Awarded To)/W.Flitcroft/(For)/Colln/Coachbuilders/Work'. A few contact marks, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
New South Wales University Of Sydney, Prize Medal in silver (42mm), by Amor, reverse inscribed, 'Senior/Public Exam/1897./Latin/Percy Horne/Power.'; Queensland Amateur Swimming Association Championship, in silver (44.5mm), by F.W.Nissen, Brisbane, reverse inscribed, 'R.Spencer/440 Yards/Breaststroke/7M. 3Sec./1933-34'. Good very fine - toned extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in white metal (39mm) (C.1897/89), by Spink & Son, London, ring top suspension, with original box of issue; Mount Morgan Centenary of the First Discovery of Gold, Rockhampton Coin Club, 1982, in bronze (40mm) (C.1982/21), with original small folder of issue. The first with mint bloom, good extremely fine, the second uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $70
Passed in
Australian commemorative medals, a varied selection from 1897 to 1970, noted St John's Church Newtown, Tasmania, 1916, in bronze (31mm) (C.1916/9); Hobart, Tasmania, Jubilee of George V, 1935, in silvered (25mm) (C.1935/8); GFS (Girls' Friendly Society) Diocese of Tasmania, in bronze (16x30mm), uniface, with ring top suspension; WWI Returned from Active Service (AIF) badge, lugs removed; a few tinny badges, one for Australian Comforts Fund Appeal; various other medals and noted an aircraft/St George and the Dragon lucky charm token (25mm) as well as a few coins, one a copy and another damaged and one a voided Australian George V penny, also a few model coins. Poor - extremely fine. (25)
Estimate $50
SOLD $90
The Governor's Prize, 1899, in silver (46mm), by P.Blashki & Sons, with scroll and ring top suspension, reverse with coat of arms of Sir Thomas Brassey, Governor of Victoria 1895-1900 but fitted over this is the lower half of a silver coin case hallmarked for Birmingham 1908, the obverse inscribed in exergue, 'J.W.Guthrie/1899'; The Royal Agricultural And Horticultural Society Of South Australia, (1923), in silver (69mm), by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, edge inscribed, 'Awarded to Roseworthy Agricultural College for Ch. Southdown Ram, any age. September. 1923'. The last medal with two large pierced suspension holes at the top and with edge bumps or nicks, otherwise both very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
First Sydney Company of "The Boys' Brigade" in Australia, Hon. President's Medal, 1899-00 and 1900-1901, in silver (39x40mm), by W.Kerr, ring top suspension with ribbon bar inscribed, 'Best-Behaviour', inscribed on obverse to, 'Stanley Warren'. Some tone spots on bar and hairlines, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
Passed in
B.P & A.S. (Balranald Pastoral & Agricultural Society), prize fob handcrafted in voided silver with small gold shield on obverse and silver shield on reverse (30x35mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1899 by maker W.J.D (William James Dingley), ring top suspension, obverse shield inscribed, 'Champion Ram./B.P & A.S./1900.', reverse shield inscribed, 'Presented/By/W.O.Close.'. Hairlines, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $200