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Portrait miniature, c.19th century, by John Opie?, oval ivory panel depicting a lady of fashion, in decorated ivory-covered frame, (13.5 x 11cm); another similar depicting a lady buffeted by wind, (13.5 x 11cm); small portrait miniature, early 19th century, oval ivory panel depicting a young gentleman, (55mm long); portrait miniature, 18th century, oil on card, depicting a bewigged gentleman, (70mm long). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Japanese Woodblock Print, 'The Siege of Port Arthur', February 1895, by Toshihide Migita (1863-1925), depicting soldiers firing cannon from a high position, (700mm x 350mm). Folded, some losses to edges, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
Elvis & Ali, mat framed b&w photo of Elvis Presley shaping up to fight Muhammad Ali, with title below in black on golden plaque, 'Elvis & Ali', under perspex in black timber frame (40x33cm). A few small scratches on frame, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Olympic memorabilia, Barcelona, 1996, Kieren Perkins, 1500m freestyle swimming gold medallist, signed photograph in a frame (45 x 57 cm); Sydney 2000, Grant Hackett, 1500m freestyle swimming gold medallist, signed photograph in a frame (59 x 80cm); Sydney 2000, Susie O'Neil aka "Madame Butterfly", 200m freestyle gold medallist, 200m butterfly, 4 x 200m freestyle relay and 4 x 100m medley relay - silver medallist, signed photograph in a frame (80 x 60 cm). Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Olympic memorabilia, Sydney 2000, Women's Water Polo Team, gold medallists, signed photograph by whole team, in a frame (80 x 60 cm); Equestrian Team, gold medallists, signed photograph, by whole team, in a frame (80 x 60 cm); Women's Hockey Team, gold medallists, signed photograph by whole team, in a frame (58 x 81 cm). Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $180
Passed in
Olympics, Sydney 2000, Collectors items, includes badges, pins and medalets, all base metal. In a box, uncirculated. (approx 3.50 kg including packaging)
Estimate $140
SOLD $100
Olympics, Sydney 2000, complete pin set, 1997, produced by Aminco, set no 409 of 500, in a frame (49 x 69 cm). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Olympics, Sydney 2000, complete commemorative pin set, 1998, produced by Aminco Australia, set no 43 of 750, on a carboard backing. Extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Olympics, Sydney 2000, Commemorative Olympic Games Flag Pin Series, complete eighteen pin set, in a frame, by Aminco, 1996. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Withdrawn.
Estimate $30
Passed in
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Officer (OBE) (Military), 1st Type with Britannia, silver hallmark for London 1919 by maker, SG (Garrard & Co Ltd [Sebastian Garrard]). Traces of gilt finish, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
Singles: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Member (MBE) (Military), with ladies' ribbon bow, in official case with card explaining method of wearing; Jubilee Medal 1935, with pin-back ribbon suspender and with pin-back ladies' ribbon bow. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, (MBE) (Military) type 2. Unnamed as issued. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Member (MBE), breast badge (GRI) (Military), modern copy. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Distinguished Service Order, (GVR), with pin-back suspension bar. Unnamed as issued. Ribbon with sticky surface on reverse from being on display board, modern copy, extremely fine.
Estimate $400
Passed in
Distinguished Service Medal, (GVR uncrowned head. Unnamed. Original ribbon damaged, hairlines, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $650
Royal Victorian Medal in Bronze, (EVIIR). Unnamed. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
Copy medals, includes Order of the British Empire (MBE - Military) type 2, reverse marked 'Copy' (ribbon damaged); Waterloo Medal 1815; Air Crew Europe Star (2); War Medal 1939-45. Fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Replica medals, Victoria Cross; George Cross; Military Cross (GRI); Distinguished Flying Cross; Air Force Cross (GVIR); Distinguished Flying Medal (GVIR Ind.Imp); also Germany, Imperial and Prussia, Order Pour-le-Merite with neck ribbon. Toned, extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Replica medals, includes George Cross with pin-back ribbon suspender, reverse marked 'Copy'; Air Force Cross (George VI GRI) with pin-back ribbon suspender; reverse marked 'Copy'; Cadet Forces Medal (EIIR Dei Gratia), edge marked 'Collectors Item'. Three single medals, some toning, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
South Africa Medal 1834-53. No 1260 Corpl Jas Barnstead 43rd Foot. Renamed and engraved. Contact marks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Baltic Medal 1854-55. Unnamed. Nicely toned, some hairlines, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Baltic Medal 1854-55, by L.C.Wyon. Unnamed. With grey toning, edge nicks, very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Crimea Medal 1854-56, - two clasps - Alma, Inkermann. Serjt Richd Dunckley (sic, see footnote), 23rd Regt. Impressed. Hairlines and some small edge nicks, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,100
Crimea Medal 1854-56, - clasp - Alma. John Main. Scots Fusr. Gds. Impressed. Contact marks, edge nicks and bumps, otherwise fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,000
Crimea Medal 1854-56, - clasp - Sebastopol. W.Norris. 90th Regt. Impressed. Contact marks and edge nicks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $850
Turkish Crimea Medal 1855-56, British issue, un-named. Without suspender bar and ribbon. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Second China War Medal 1857-60, replica missing suspension; miniature Coronation Medal 1902 in official case of issue; also British Army, National Territorial Championships, 8th July 1911, prize medal in bronze (38mm), unnamed, in case of issue by Elkington & Co Ltd. Fine; toned very fine; toned extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
New Zealand Medal 1869, reverse dated 1863-1866. Unnamed, naming removed. Hairlines, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
South Africa Medal 1877-79, - clasp - 1879. 1035. Corpl. M. Sellars. 91st Foot. Engraved. Nearly very fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,200