Catalogue
Mackay Agricultural Pastoral & Mining Association, undated (1887), in silver (38mm), by T.S. (T.Stokes), reverse inscribed, 'J.M.Costells (sic, should be Costello)/Coffee'. Hairlines, otherwise toned good very fine.
Estimate $450
Passed in
Various, including Captain Cook 1970 in silver (2) by Stokes NAV Cook & Oxley (cased pair), medallions Cook (C.1888/4); (C.1939/3); G.B., large silver Royal Maritime Museum Greenwich 1675-1975 (cased); Germany 10,000 mark token 1923 in original box of issue with leaflet; Germany, China Friendship medal, all in one small carton. Fine - uncirculated. (approx 40)
Estimate $200
SOLD $190
Exhibition of Women's Industries, Sydney, 1888, in silver (39mm) (C.1888/14), by Amor, Sydney. Some edge nicks and surface marks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Townsville Pastoral & Agricultural Association, in bronze (45mm), by R.C. (Robert Capner) SC, reverse inscribed, 'August 1889/Awarded to/J. Coben/for/Confectionery' (Armstrong & Carlisle p266). Minor edge nicks, otherwise toned extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Herbert River Agricultural And Pastoral Asson, in silver (45mm), struck by the Sydney Mint for Hardy Brothers, reverse inscribed. '1890/First Prize/Best Yellow Sugar/R.M.Boyd' (Armstrong & Carlisle p242). A few minor edge nicks, hairlines and toning spots, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $500
Passed in
Victoria, handcrafted fob in gold (15ct, 40x23mm, 4.8g) with loop mount, obverse with engraving of rowing team, mountains in background, birds in the sky, inscribed on reverse 'Presented/to/C.King/by your well wishers/for your manly action/in assisting to/rescue the/Rutherglen Crew/at Lake/Moodemere/on/New Year's/Day/1890'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $1,000
Royal Humane Society of Australia, award medal in bronze, inscribed on reverse 'Samuel John James Lake/12th February/1892', with case of issue gilt blocked to 'S.J.J.Lake/27th April 1892'. Extremely fine, case damaged.
Estimate $300
SOLD $340
The National Agricultural & Industrial Association Of Queensland, Exhibition 1894, in silver (51mm) by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, reverse inscribed, 'Exhibition/1894/Thos Moon/Ayrshire/Bull' (Armstrong & Carlisle p200). Edge nicks and surface marks, toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
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 $180
SOLD $150
Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of NSW, in bronze (51mm) by W.J. Amor uninscribed (c.1890s), medalets 1934-35; 1937 (Waverley); Edward VIII, Visit 1920, fantasy crowns 1936 (5 different including Australia), Great Britain 1894-1972. Nearly extremely fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, in silver (35mm) by S(tokes) & M(artin), inscribed on reverse 'Yanga Station/1904' and around edge '2nd Prize Pair Fat Oxon'. Two edge knocks on obverse rim, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
The Royal Agricultural Society Of Victoria, medal in silver (35mm), by S. & M. (Stokes & Martin), edge impressed, '1st. Prize, Set Of Brougham Harness', reverse inscribed, 'Alexander/Morrison/1909'. Toned, some hairline scratches, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
National Agricultural & Industrial Association Of Queensland, Queensland Jubilee, 1859-1909, in silver (46mm), by Amor, reverse inscribed, 'W D Peacock & Co/Jams'. Several edge knocks, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
Passed in
Queensland Jubilee, 1909, in bronze (46mm) (C.1909/8), unnamed. Some small edge nicks and contact marks, a few dark tone marks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Rugby medals and badges, includes fob medal in gold (9ct; 4.96g; 26x32mm), by W.Kerr, ring top suspension, obverse inscribed, 'W.J.F.C/1912', reverse inscribed, 'H.R.D.R.F.U./W.Nelson./Premiers.'; fob medal in gold (9ct; 6.47g; 33x36mm), by A&C Ld, ring top suspension (pin-back removed), reverse inscribed, 'B.D.R.F.L/Alpine Senrs Premiers/W.Nelson/1916'; also fob medal in gold (9ct; 5.19g; 34x39mm), by W.Kerr, ring top suspension, obverse inscribed, 'H.D.R.F.U', reverse inscribed, 'Wauchope Junr/Premiers./1913' (plaque from centre of obverse missing); Bundaberg Refereees Association, Life Member badge in gold (9ct; 5.28g; 22x29mm), no maker, pin back, reverse inscribed, 'D. King./1955.'. Fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $750
SOLD $800
Australian Fed. Theatricl. Employes. Assn. (Federated Theatrical Employees Association), 1912-1914, member's fob in sterling silver and blue and white enamel (23x26mm) (Smith 90), no maker, scroll and ring top suspension. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $360
SOLD $200
The Anzacs, April 25, 1915, Lest We Forget, bronze medal (33mm) encapsulated in card holder (4); also, Great Britain, Millennium Coin 2000, struck from pewter and issued by Redbridge Numismatic Society and based on the style of an English hammered penny, with descriptive leaflet. Uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Australia, Cricketers' Tribute - Wounded Soldiers, Xmas 1915, tinnie badge. Some foxing spots, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
Vic(torian), /Band of Hope/ U (union), sterling silver brooch mounted award badge or fob medal, 'Competition/ 1917/ 2nd Prize/ Divz/ Recitation/ Vera White', Society of Science, Letters and Art, London in bronze (39mm) 'Miss Elsie Sheldon/ English/ Prel.Div/ April 1892'. Very fine; extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $60
Passed in
H.M.A.S. Tingira, tram pass in cupro-nickel (31mm) by G.A.Miller/Sydney, reverse stamped 134, holed for suspension. Toned, very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
Numurkah Rifle Club, fob in gold (9ct, 26mm, 8.7g) with scroll mount, inscribed on reverse 'Grand/Aggregate/1925/Won by/J.Mapletoft'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Rockhampton Railway Amateur Swimming Club Carnival, handcrafted prize fob in gold (9ct; 3.64g; 23x36mm), with ring top suspension, obverse inscribed, 'J.F.', reverse inscribed, 'R'ton R'way A.S.C./Carnival/1926./J Fitzgerald/Pres. by/A.Tucker'. Toned good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Centenary of Western Australia, 1929 in bronze (51mm) by the Royal Mint Perth (C.1929/1). Rim bruise obverse at 11, otherwise good extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $800
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opened 19th March 1932 Inaugural Celebrations, uniface of obverse and reverse in copper (51mm) by Amor, made by Christies c1988 (C.1932/5). Good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Centenary Air Race, C.W.A.Scott Speed Winner, England to Melbourne, 1934, tinnie badge. Nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $80
Passed in
Victoria, Melbourne Centenary Show, 1934, prize medal in yellow bronze (53mm) by Stokes, inscribed on reverse 'Buggy Turnout/Over 13.2 not Over 14.2/First/F.W.Biggs/'Major'; Melbourne Royal Show, 1936, prize medal in yellow bronze (53mm) by Stokes, Edward VIII obverse, inscribed on reverse 'Champion Hereford Cow/Golf Hill Marinda 29th/Mrs J.Biddlecombe'. Very fine - good very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $170
National Rifle Association of New South Wales, enamel and gilding (32mm) awarded to H.H.Elsley, Quirindi R.C. 1935-36; British Empire Team (Achilles Club) 'V' USA team Queen's Club London, 4 Sep. 1920, bronze (38mm); Queen's Edinburgh Rifles (The Royal Scots) Lodge token, bronze (25mm); British Empire 'China Second', crossed rifles and crown, bronze (31mm); another, Queen Victoria's head left, reverse kneeling rifleman shooting left, legend 'In Defence', bronze (38mm). Mostly very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $170
SOLD $110
Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta, 1938 in silvered tombac (36mm) (C.1938/12), with suspension loop. Very fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, Royal Easter Show 150th Anniversary Exhibition 1938 Sydney, in an oxidised silver plate (63mm) (octagonal) by Stokes (S.1938/15), 'Councillor/J.A.Sinclair'. In case of issue, extremley fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
St Josephs College Hobart, Old Scholars Honor Medal, 1950, in gilt bronze (51mm), obverse, crest of the college in enamel, reverse, a wreath and in the centre recipient's name inscribed, 'Won By/Mary . Loring'. In case, small edge nick, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $70