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Society badges, including Buffaloes, replicas etc. Fine - extremely fine. (approx 25)
Estimate $50
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Masonic jewels and regalia, includes Lodge Commonwealth of Australia No.633 UGLNSW, jewel, handcrafted in gilt sterling silver, with engraved pin-back suspender, attached to the ribbon are the voided initials, 'EJLM', the reverse of the jewel inscribed, 'Presented to/Wor Bro/E.J.Le Mesurier W.M/By Members of/Lodge Commonwealth of Australia/No633NSW/As a Mark of Esteem/1956-57'; Royal Arch Companion's jewel in gilt, unnamed; Freemason's Benevolent Institution (FBI), Life Governor jewel in gilt and enamel, by Denham Neal & Treloar, reverse with impressed number 2520, with four gilt stars affixed to ribbon; NSW Masonic Youth Welfare Fund, Subscriber jewel, in gilt and enamel, with neck ribbon, reverse with impressed number 1289; Royal Ark Mariners jewel in nickel and enamel, unnamed, by Blashki; Royal Arch Keystone jewel with letters, 'HTWSSTKS' (Hiram, Tyrian, Widows Son Sent To King Solomon); also three Masonic aprons, one bone with shoulder sash, one light blue, and one maroon with embroidered Royal Ark Mariners ribbon colours in centre, all with appropriate fittings and attachments. The first in case, very fine - extremely fine. (lot)
Estimate $400
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Masonic jewels and regalia, includes Past Master's jewel in silver and enamel, pin-back to suspender marked, 'Lodge Campbell', bottom suspender marked, 'No 972', on the ribbon is affixed the initials, 'EJLeM' (John Le Mesurier's father, Edward James Le Mesurier), reverse of jewel inscribed, 'Presented To Wor. Bro. J.E. Le Mesurier/As A Token of Esteem 7.7.83'; The United Grand Lodge of N.S.W. & A.C.T., Service to Freemasonry jewel, in gilt and enamel, with a gilt number 50 affixed to ribbon, reverse of jewel inscribed, 'R.W. Bro./J.E. Le Mesurier/P.A.G.M./(633)/Initiated 9/11/1964'; Lodge Ethos No. 963 50 Years jewel, in gilt, together with a 50 Year lapel badge in gilt and enamel; Freemason's Benevolent Institution (FBI), Life Governor jewel in gilt and enamel, by Denham Neal & Treloar, reverse with impressed number A1268 with one gilt star affixed to ribbon; Royal Freemason's Benevolent Institution (RFBI), Life Governor jewel in gilt and enamel, reverse with impressed number 706, with leather holder; Masonic Grand Lodge regalia for Worshipful Master including apron, cuffs, neck badge with neck vestment, all elaborately decorated in gilt and other embroidery as well as with gilt badges and fittings; and another white and light blue Masonic apron with appropriate fittings. Very fine - extremely fine. (lot)
Estimate $300
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Masonic, medals and certificates to VMB David George Ross, distinguished freemason and former Spitfire pilot in Darwin, Policeman, all arranged in a portfolio album. Very fine or better. (20 plus)
Estimate $140
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George V, Mebourne Mint kookaburra, pattern square cupro nickel penny, 1921, by D. Richardson (4.51g) (R.11E). Grey toned, nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $15,500
George V, Melbourne Mint specimen shilling 1916M. Die axis at 45 degrees, frosted mint bloom with brilliant die flashes, nearly FDC and rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $3,000
George V, Sydney mint proof or specimen shilling, 1921 star. Obverse with matte or frosted finish, reverse brilliant mirror-like with heavy die polishing striations on the fields (from polishing the table of the die), B.M. on truncation very sharp, struck with high wire rims, denticles clear and not double struck (as was the proof in Sale 24, lot 1167), FDC and extremely rare.
Estimate $35,000
SOLD $40,000
George V, Melbourne Mint proof florin, 1927, Canberra commemorative. Brilliant untoned FDC and one of the finest known.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $15,000
George V, Melbourne Mint proof Canberra commemorative florin, 1927. Nearly FDC and rare.
Estimate $12,000
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George V, Melbourne Mint proof shilling, 1934. Brilliant FDC and rare.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $3,600
George VI, Melbourne Mint proof florin, 1938. Brilliant, virtually FDC and rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $3,000
George VI, Melbourne Mint proof florin, 1938. Spotted and patchy toning, nearly FDC.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,200
George VI, Melbourne Mint proof shilling, 1938. Brilliant, virtually FDC and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $3,200
George VI, Melbourne Mint proof sixpence, 1938. Brilliant, FDC and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $3,400
George VI, Bombay Mint proof restrike penny, 1942I. Carbon spot on cheek otherwise full red, nearly FDC and very rare.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $9,000
George VI, Bombay Mint proof restrike halfpenny, 1942I. Full lacquered mint red, FDC and very rare.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $7,000
George VI, Bombay Mint proof restrike halfpenny, 1943 I. Full mint red, minimal spotting to the mint's lacquer surface seal, nearly FDC and very rare.
Estimate $7,500
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George VI, Perth Mint proof penny, 1945. Dark purple brown gloss patina, nearly FDC and very rare.
Estimate $4,500
SOLD $5,500
George VI, Perth Mint proof halfpenny, 1946. Lilac and brown toning with mint red, FDC and very rare.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $4,600
Elizabeth II, Perth Mint proof halfpenny 1953. Lilac brown tone/red and brown, nearly FDC and very rare.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $5,400
Elizabeth II, Perth Mint proof halfpenny, 1954. Carbon spots on the obverse, mostly red, nearly FDC and very rare.
Estimate $7,500
SOLD $8,000
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof sets, 1955-1963 in 2x2 holders as purchased, housed in Dansco World Coins Library album. Nearly FDC - FDC. (40)
Estimate $4,000
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Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof set, 1955. In lucite case, FDC, the penny brilliant red. (4)
Estimate $1,000
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Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof pennies, 1955, 1956 and 1958. Toned red and brown, nearly FDC. (3)
Estimate $450
SOLD $360
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof set, 1956, in 2x2 holders, described. Penny toned, otherwise FDC. (5)
Estimate $750
SOLD $500
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof sixpence and threepence, 1956. In Greg McDonald 2x2 holders, FDC. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof florin, 1958. FDC.
Estimate $170
SOLD $180
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof shilling, 1958. Nearly FDC.
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Elizabeth II, Melbourne mint proof penny, 1958. Red FDC.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof penny, 1958. Brown and red, nearly FDC.
Estimate $150
SOLD $110