Catalogue
Peak Downs Pastoral & Agricultural Society, 1879, in bronze (46mm), by F,B. & R. (Flavelle Bros & Roberts), reverse inscribed, 'Best Ewe/Two Tooth/Bred In District/Mackay & Co./Huntley./1879'. A few dark spots and scratches in naming area, otherwise toned extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $340
Agricultural Society Of New South Wales, 1879, prize medal in bronze (89mm), by Hardy Brothers London & Sydney, reverse inscribed, 'E.B.Woodhouse/Durham Cow/Sydney 1879'. With a few small oxidation spots on obverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, Official Judge's Pass in silver (38mm), by W.Burtt, ring top suspension with JUDGE suspender fitted, reverse inscribed, 'Hon. George Thornton.'. Very small edge nick on reverse, otherwise nicely toned nearly uncirculated and rare with Judge suspension.
Estimate $2,000
Passed in
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879-1880, souvenir shield badge in silvered brass (42x53.5mm), pin-back. Most silver missing, fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $90
Geelong Industr(ia)l & Juven(i)le Exhibition, 1879-80, prize medal in gold (15ct; 12.65g; 23x27mm), by E.A.Altmann, scroll and ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'G.D.Guthrie/Sandhurst/Pottery'. Fine.
Estimate $700
SOLD $850
ANA (Australian Natives Association), Stawell No.10, sash or ribbon badge, 1880, in silver (unmarked) (ht 56mmx62mm) with ribbon attached. Ribbon with small tear to right side and seven very small holes, some discolouration to ribbon and badge, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare with ribbon attached.
Estimate $600
Passed in
Remembrance March 17th, (St Patrick's Day), 1880, in gilt (22mm) (C.1880/13), pierced hole with ring suspension. Some spotting but with some mint bloom and thus scarce, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in gold (39mm; 51.32g) (cf C.1880/18), by H.Stokes, edge inscribed, 'Major M. Clementi - For Services'. Hairlines, an edge nick and gold test mark on edge, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $1,750
SOLD $3,600
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in silver (51mm) (cf C.1880/18), by H.Stokes, edge inscribed, 'Langlands Foundry Co Melbourne - Carriage Wheels'. Hairlines, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in silver (51mm) (cf C.1880/18), by H.Stokes, edge inscribed, 'W. W. Smyth, F.R.S. - For Services'. Some light hairlines, otherwise nicely toned nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in silver (51mm) (cf C.1880/18), by H.Stokes, edge inscribed, 'Gottfried Schreiber, Graz - Biscuits'. Hairlines and some small scratches, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in bronze (76mm) (cf C.1880/18), by H.Stokes, edge impressed, 'Struck By Stokes & Martin - Melbourne'. Toned good very fine and scarce named to maker rather than an exhibitor.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in bronze (76mm), by H.Stokes, edge impressed, 'Lewis And Whitty, Melbourne - Culinary Preparations'. Edge bump and some oxidation marks, otherwise toned extremely fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $110
Australian International Exhibition, Sydney 1879-80, Melbourne 1880-81, in bronze (77mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on rev. 'Sir Samuel/Davenport /K.C.M.G.', in case of issue (this with some damage). Some spotting, surface marks, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Medalets, medals, mostly Agricultural related, some enameled badges, 1880-1988, includes Mayflower 1620-970 in bronze and Belgian five franc 1921 in cupro-nickel. Fine - uncirculated. (approx 70)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Melbourne Internl Exhibtn, 1880-81, in gilt bronze (35mm) (C.1880-81/3). Pierced hole at top for suspension, a few oxidation spots, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Hampden & Heytesbury Pastoral & Agricultural Society, 1881, award medal in bronze (38mm) by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, inscribed on reverse 'J Hindaugh' (sic) and around edge '2nd Prize, Pony not over 14 Hands, Camperdown 22 Oct 1881'. Medal cleaned and has had mount removed, good.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Hampden & Heytesbury Pastoral & Agricultural Society, 1881, three medals awarded to J & P Manifold, including two in silver (38mm) by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, inscribed on reverse 'J & P Manifold', and around edge 1st Prize, 3 Longwoolled Ewes Grass Fed, Camperdown 22 Oct 1881; and 1st Prize, 5 Fat Longwoolled Wethers, Camperdown, 22 Oct 1881; bronze medal inscribed on reverse 'J & P Manifold' and around edge '2nd Prize, Longwoolled Ewe 4 Tooth Grass Fed, Camperdown 22 Oct 1881'. Medals cleaned, two have had mounts removed, scratches in fields, good - very fine. (3)
Estimate $550
Passed in
Hampden & Heytesbury Pastoral & Agricultural Society, 1882, a group of medals awarded to J & P Manifold, includes silver award medal (38mm) by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, inscribed on reverse 'J & P Manifold/First Prize For/Long Woolled Ram/4 Tooth Fed'; bronze medals (3) (38mm) by Stokes & Martin, inscribed on reverse 'J & P Manifold/Second Prize/for/Long Woolled Ewe/6 or 8 tooth Grass-fed'; another 'J & P Manifold/Second Prize For/Five Fat Longwoolled/Wethers'; another, 'J & P Manifold/Second Prize For/Merino Ewe/2 or 4 Tooth; all medals inscribed around edge 'Camperdown 25 Oct 1882'. Bronze medals cleaned, two have had mounts removed, edge bumps, good - very fine. (4)
Estimate $450
SOLD $280
Geelong Exhibition, 1882, Wesleyan Sabbath School, Yarra Street, in white metal (38mm) (C.1882/2), by Stokes & Martin, holed at top for suspension. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
Passed in
Royal Geographical Society Of Australasia, Queensland, Instituted 1885, James Park Thomson Medal, in bronze (45mm) (C.1885/7), by Allan Wyon. Uncirculated.
Estimate $240
SOLD $300
Macleay River Agricul(tural) Assoc(iatio)n, 1885, in gold (22ct; 6.09g; 22mm), by E.Altmann, ring top suspension fitted, obverse inscribed, '22 ct', reverse inscribed, 'Hudson Bros/1st Prize/Iron Plough/Not Suitable Lay/Land/1885'. Edge nicks and some sweat marks, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $550
SOLD $600
Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887, in white metal (39mm) (C.1887/11), by Baddeley & Reynolds, Medallists, London. Extremely fine and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $160
SOLD $120
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, in bronze (36x36mm) (C.1887/103), with ribbon suspender lug, reverse in relief lettering, 'Anthony Hordern/& Sons/Universal/Providers/Haymarket (Only)'. Nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Medalets, 1887-1980, in silver .925 fine (4) and .998 fine one ounce, The House of Hawke 1980. Fair - FDC. (21)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888, in gold (18ct; 46.14g; 38mm) (C.1888/8), by Stokes & Martin SC, struck by Melbourne Mint, edge inscribed, 'Sir E. Armytage And Sons'. Light Hairlines, otherwise virtually uncirculated.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $3,400
Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888, in silver (51mm) (C.1888/8), maker and designer details (Melbourne Mint - Stokes & Martin) not legible as die struck, edge inscribed, 'Religious Tract Society'. Hairlines, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in bronze (76mm) by the Melbourne Mint and Stokes & Martin, inscribed around edge 'W.H.Oaten Esq'. In case of issue with descriptive card, case with wear, medal extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Ballarat College, handcrafted fob prize medal, in silver (34mm), with ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'H. Turton/1st Siamese Race/1888'. Fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
St Andrew's College, Sandhurst, Dux medal in silver (38mm), inscribed on reverse 'Rupert Noyes Putnam/1889'. Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150