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Coronation, May 12, 1937, the three Kings of 1936, in silver and bronze (51mm) by Amor Sydney (C.1937/21), the first edge inscribed 'The Hon J.M. Dunningham M.L.A. Minister for Labour & Industry' in block letters. Good extremely fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Y.M.C.A., Europe, Asia, Africa, America, Australasia, fob in gold and enamel (9ct, 4.2g, 22mm) with scroll and loop mount, by Amor, inscribed on reverse 'Y.M.C.A. Sydney, G.B.Vickery Life Member, 50 Years 1937'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
Passed in
Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, in silvered plate (51mm) by Amor (C.1938/17). In case of issue, good extremely fine.
Estimate $140
Passed in
North Coast National Agricultural & Industrial Society, enamelled badges, 1938 Lady, 1939 Member, Lady 2 (these not enamelled); Guernsey Cattle Soc by A.J.Parkes (enamelled), also leather life member pass, No 95. Very fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $70
Passed in
St Kilda Football Club, handcrafted Life Member's fob in gold (9ct, 9.2g, 29mm) plain disc with ornamental surround and loop mount, engraved on obverse with initials 'S T K F C' and on reverse 'C.Reilly/Elected/Life Member/1939/For Valuable/Services/Rendered'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $650
NSW Railway Ambulance Corps, in bronze (44mm) by W.J.Amor Sydney, Dr Woodward Memorial Medal (C.D/5). Minor rim nick, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
NSW Ambulance Board, Service star in enamelled stg sil (40x44mm) by Amor, 'Robert Roland/Preston'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Australia's 150th Anniversary Sydney, 1938, in bronze (64mm) by Amor (C.1938/8). Even bronzed patina, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, Royal Easter Show and 150th Anniversary Exhibition, 1938, in silver (63x63mm) (C.1938/15), by Stokes, Melb, reverse inscribed, 'Councillor/T.B. Macfarlane'. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, in silver (51mm) by Amor (C.1938/17). Edge stamped silver, scratch on reverse, otherwise nearly uncirculated and very rare in this metal.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Sydney, 1938, Australia's 150th Anniversary Philatelic Exhibition, in 9 carat gold (32x44mm) by Amor, 'C'wealth-A./F.Burchett', another in bronze 'Stationery-A/E.Graebner'. Nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Australian Red Cross, long service medal, red and white enamelled gilt by K.J.Luke (2, one cased); Red Cross Emergency Service by Handford Brisbane; Civil Defence badges (5, all cased, including Decontamination); NSW Railway Ambulance Corps, in stg.sil., with two Efficient bars 1938 and 1939 'B.C.Woodhouse'. Very fine - extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Australia Will Go on to the End, in bronze (57mm) by Amor (C.1940/1). Rubbed, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
HMAS Sydney, Bartolomeo Colleoni Medal, 1940, in oxidised silvered (58mm) by Amor (C.1940/2), obverse, HMAS Sydney advancing at full speed with the smoking and disabled Italian cruiser, Bartolomeo Colleoni, in background, reverse, a representation of the plaque presented by the City of Sydney to HMAS Sydney, impressed on edge, 'Specimen'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $1,700
NZAS/New Zealand Aluminium Smelters, 25 year service badge in 9 carat gold (4.52g); gilt blue enamelled Judge's badge by Amor Sydney for the RAS; Rising Sun cufflinks 9ct SL; an enamelled buckle. Very fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
King George V Memorial Hospital for Mothers and Babies, a yellow bronze (64mm) by A.Meszaros 1947, also boxed smaller (39mm) version; British Red Cross Society enamelled badge by J.R. Gaunt London; White metal trial strike of Karatane Truby King Nurse stg.sil badge AMS. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
King George V Memorial Hospital for Mothers and Babies, in bronze (64mm) by A.Meszaros 1947 (C.1947/1), Melbourne Olympic Games 1956 in bronze (63mm) by K.G.Luke (C.1956/5), SLAA (Surf Life Saving Association of Australia) Championship award medals in bronze (44mm) QLD 1984 and silver plate (44mm) Vic 1985 in cases of issue, Construction Achievement Award, square bronze plaque (65mm) '1988, Civil & Civic Pty Limited, The National Tennis Centre' in case of issue. Extremely fine or better. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Commonwealth Jubilee, 1901-1951 in silvered metal (63mm) by Amor (C.1951/47) inscribed 'Harry Grattan Guinness'. Spotted, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $300
Passed in
Centenary Of The Government Of Victoria, 1851-1951, in oxidised bronze (64mm) (C.1951/3), design by A.Meszaros, struck by Pinches, London, low issue of 102, in official case with descriptive card. Uncirculated.
Estimate $140
SOLD $90
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bronze Medal, (1952), For Animal Life Saving, with For Humanity pin-back ribbon suspender, edge inscribed, 'V.Frost.1952.', and with framed certificate dated 21st February 1952. Certificate with some age toning, medal uncirculated.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $900
French Exhibitions in Australia, 1956, La Perouse 1741-1788, in bronze (67mm) George Guiraud (C.1956/10). In Paris Mint case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
The Royal Humane Society of Australasia, Certificate for Silver Medal, dated 15 February 1960, awarded to Hilton Francis Alomes, Bushy Park, (Tas.), Police Constable aged 34 years, in going to the rescue of John Bitte, aged 19 years, following an accident in the Professor Range of mountains on 1st and 2nd March, 1959; also Certificate of Merit, dated 20 June 1960, awarded to Hilton Francis Alomes, Bushy Park, (Tas.), police officer aged 35 years, in helping to rescue Mr and Mrs Gittus from floodwaters on 23rd April, 1960. Both certificates in official Royal Humane Society black scroll holders, both holders good very fine, the certificates extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $850
Australian Numismatic Societies, 1966-2017 (20), other society (10), 8 hour day 1992, includes two IBNS awards, includes ANS silver award medal. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (44)
Estimate $300
SOLD $600
NSWGR, 45 Years Service medal, in bronze (51mm), 'E.H.Wythes' with fittings and stand, NAV, Captain James Cook, in bronze (51mm) by K.G.Luke Melb. (C.C/1). Good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
Assorted medalets and medallions, mostly in bronze, struck by numismatic societies ANS, NAV, Newcastle Numismatic Society, Melbourne Numismatic Society, medalets include currency changeover, 1966 (C.1966/1,4,7,14); (C.1968/3); Welcome Stranger gold nugget (C.1969/5,14); Captain Cook (C.1970/5), (C.1970/23)(3); Easter Fair Bendigo (C.1970/47); Anzac (C.1965/2 in bronze and silver); Numismatics Exhibition (C.1964/4)(5); NAV 25th Anniversary (C.1971/12); Airforce Association (1964/7) and another undated, Battle of Britain 25th Anniversary (C.unlisted); Explorer series, Charles Sturt (C.C/4), John Oxley (C.J/1); Governor Macquarie (C.G/5). Extremely fine - nearly uncirculated. (27)
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
Western Australian Government Railways Ambulance Corps, enamelled badge (28x42mm), 'V.L.Melville/1967'; W.A. cloth button for rowing, 1923; RAS of NSW 1952 and 1953 Steward badges by Millers Ltd Sydney; Greater Britain Exhibition medalet 1899 (31mm) by Stokes (C.1899/4). Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $200
Passed in
S(outh) A(ustralia) R(ailway) Ambulance Corps, in 9 carat gold (32x29mm) (7.97g), 'Novice Team/1968/First Place/Naracoorte/H.A.Hart/(Leader)'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $240
SOLD $260
NSW Government Ambulance Corps, Life Member, 9 carat, gold fob medal (34x40mm) (8.59g) by Millers, Syd. 'W.Cambourne/Bulli/1970'. Good very fine.
Estimate $240
SOLD $260
Ampex 1970, two medal set, 1850 "Sydney View" and 1913 "Kangaroo" replica, medals in the shape of the stamps, in 18 carat gold (total weight = .64 of a troy ounce). In case of issue with certificate no 15, uncirculated.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,200
Captain Cook, 200th Anniversary, 1970 in .750 fine gold (44mm; 32mm) by Matthey Garrett Pty Ltd (c1970/36). In case of issue, FDC.
Estimate $1,100
SOLD $1,300