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International Exhibition, London, 1862, prize medal in bronze (77mm) by L.C.Wyon (BHM 2747; Eimer 1553) edge impressed 'John Bell Class IV.' Edge knocks and cut marks in fields, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Visit of the Duke of Edinburgh, H.M.S. Galatea, 1867, in white metal (47mm) by T.Stokes, Melbourne (C.1867/2), holed for suspension, obverse with scrolled border. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, visit to Victoria, 1867, laid the Foundation Stone of Melbourne Town Hall, in bronze (23mm) by T.Stokes Melb (C.1867/3). With patches of discoloration on obverse, very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Queensland Pastoral Society, Springsure, in silver (51mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse, 'Awarded/To/Peter McIntosh Esq./for the best/Imported Ram/1868'. Edge nicks and surface marks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $240
Great Western Downs Pastoral Society, Blackall, Prize Medal in silver (45.5mm) by F(lavelle) B(rothers) & R(oberts), struck at the Sydney Mint, inscribed on reverse, 'Executors of late/P. McIntosh Esq./"Lorne"/Best/Pen Rams under 12 mos./1876.' Surface marks and small edge nicks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $750
Passed in
Australian International Exhibitions, Sydney 1879-80, Melbourne 1880-81, Presentation medal in bronze (76mm), by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, obverse, bust of Albert Edward Prince of Wales K.G. President of the Royal Commission, engraved on reverse, 'T.Pugh/For/Services'. A few small spots and a small rub above ear, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $240
SOLD $170
Australian International Exhibitions, Sydney 1879-80, Melbourne 1880-81, Presentation medal in bronze (76mm), by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, obverse, bust of Albert Edward Prince of Wales K.G. President of the Royal Commission, engraved on reverse, 'J.J.Calvert/For/Services'. A few small spots and a few surface marks, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $240
SOLD $200
N.Q.P.&A.Asstn (North Queensland Pastoral & Agricultural Association), in bronze (45mm), by R.C. (Robert Capner), reverse inscribed, 'N.Q.P.&A.Asstn/June 1884./Fancy Needlework/Miss K.Smith'. Some light rubbing on obverse and reverse and some surface marks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Rock(Hampton) Annual Regatta, 1887, prize medal handcrafted in gold (tested as 15ct; 8.36g; 39x25mm), pin-back but pin missing, obverse inscribed, 'A.Bartlem/Stroke', reverse inscribed, 'ROCk. Annual Regatta/1887/Jnr Fours'. Very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $460
Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888, in gold (18ct; 46.07g; 38mm) (C.1888/8), by Stokes & Martin, struck by Melbourne Mint, edge inscribed, 'R. W. The Mayor Of Melb. William Cain Esq. J.P. Ex. Comr'. Hairlines and a few contact marks, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $4,000
Handcrafted fob in silver, (35mm) with loop at top, for 8 Hours Committee, raised '8' in centre with rope surround on obverse, engraved '1889', reverse engraved 'John Dawson'. Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
Queensland Pastoral & Agricultural Society, Ipswich, in bronze (49mm), by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded to/R.H.Rogers & Co/for/Collection/Pottery/June 1896.'. Cleaned, several tone spots, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $220
Herberton Mining Pastoral & Agricultural Association, 1899, in bronze (48.5mm) by Hardy Bros, Sydney, inscribed on reverse '1899/Original Designs/Christmas Cards/won by/Bradshaw Barker/Captain Q.D.F.'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $190
Melbourne 8 Hours Anniversary Committee, 1900, in gilt silver (35mm) with rope surround and loop at top, engraved on reverse 'J.Donald'. Good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $340
Melbourne 8 Hours Jubilee Anniversary Committee, 1906, in gold (30mm, 7.3g) with rope surround and loop at top, celebrating fifty years of The Trades Hall, engraved to 'F.Coffey'. Very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $700
First Australian Exhibition of Womens Work, Melbourne, 1907, prize medal in bronze (29.5mm) (C.1907/4), by Newman, reverse inscribed, (Highest/Award For) 'Dr & Running/Neil St. Y.L.G.C.' (Drill & Running, Neil Street, Young Ladies' Gymnastic Class). Toned extremely fine.
Estimate $70
Passed in
Medals, medalets, mostly recent Australian including ANS bi-metal, MCC, Perth Mint silver (cased) and noted a Buenos Aires 1st October 1911 in silver plate (65mm) by Rossi and a 1000 mark token 1923. Fine - uncirculated. (50)
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
War Declared Aug.4.1914, S.A.C.T.&W.Assn (South Australian Commercial Travellers and Warehousemen's Association), medal in gilt bronze (26mm) (C.1914/10; Smith 596), with pierced suspension hole at top edge. Toned good very fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Melbourne 8 Hours Committee, Diamond Jubilee, 1916, in sterling silver and enamel (26mm) with loop mount, by C.Bentley. Fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Influenza Epidemic, 1918, badge hand inscribed in voided silver (35mm), no maker, pin-back, inscribed on obverse 'For Services Rendered During The Epidemic/1918' (M.-). Toned good very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
H.R.H. Prince of Wales Welcome to Australia, Dept of Education Victoria Anzac, in silvered (27mm), (C.1920/5a, a mule of C.1920/5 and C.1916/2). File test mark at top edge, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Masonic jewels, Royal Arch Companions breast jewel in gilt, no ribbon; Zadak Mark Lodge No.375 Advanced 4.7.22 jewel in gilt on reverse of a shaved down George V Australian penny; gilt crown over white enamelled inverted triangle with gilt R emblem on ribbon; also a pin-back ribbon suspender in bronze. Stored in a single medal case, very fine. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Athletics, Trinity Grammar School, in oxidised silver plate (45mm), 'J Bell/Runner Up/Open Swimming/1930'; N(orth) S(ydney) H(igh) S(chool) enamelled sterling silver medal (30mm) 'NSBHS/Athletic C'ship/1930/Pole Vault (aeq)/D. Conway'; also Royal Life Saving Society in bronze (33mm) 'D.F. Conway/22.3.34', another 'J. Brown/Aug. 1931'. Nearly extremely fine or better. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Various medals and medalets, noted Sydney Harbour Bridge opened, 1932, in gilt (27mm) (C.1932/4) (8); Captain James Cook Bi-Centenary, The State Savings Bank of Victoria, 1970, in gilt (34mm) (C.1970/23), in Stokes plastic holder; Two Centuries of Achievement, Australia 1988, Schmeling Artvideo Australia, in toned brass (48mm); Royal Life Saving Society, The Intermediate Star, reverse inscribed, 'B. Simpson/8-12-58'; The Vatican Collection, The Pavilion of the Holy See at World Expo 88, in gilt (39mm) (C.1988/24), in case of issue; 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, 1945-2005, in bronze compound (38.74) in case of issue; Bicentennial Memento medal for School Students, in pack of issue with some autographs inside (C.1988/178); First State 88 Darling Harbour, 1988, in gilt (32mm) (C.1988/31), in case of issue; Centenary of Federation Medallion for Primary School Students, 2001 in pack of issue; various others (9). Very fine - uncirculated. (25)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Grenfell Jubilee badge, 1866-1936, in gilt bronze and enamel (27x23mm), by Amor, Sydney, pin-back; The Australian Legion of Ex-Service Clubs badge (KC), in gilt and enamel (19x25mm), by Angus & Coote, Sydney, double lug back; Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League badge (KC, 2-figure type), by Simes, lapel button fitting stamped A53630; dog tags for Shire of Warringah, Municipality of Drummoyne (2), other tags with address and phone number (2), and another blank disc. Poor - very fine. (9)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
H.R.H. Prince Henry "Duke of Gloucester", Souvenir the Royal Visit (1934), tinnie badge. Toning on back but the obverse extremely fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
South Australia Centenary, 1936, Interstate Car Rally December 1936 bronze plaque mounted on timber desk stand, Centennial Naval Review 2001 card bronze medal. Good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Various, includes Victory Medal, 1945 in silvered (27mm) (C.1945/9); Fifty Years Commonwealth of Australia, 1951, in bronze (31mm) (C.1951/6); C.V.V.T.M.C. (Council of Veteran, Vintage & Thoroughbred Motor Cars) display medal, Sept. 1980, in bronze (39mm), uniface; Bicentennial Medal Collection - Captain James Cook in nickel (27mm); Daily Mirror medal for The Ashes Series, 1989, in nickel (27mm); Sunday Telegraph Souvenir Medal, XIV Commonwealth Games, Auckland, 1990, in nickel (27mm); Freedom Medallion, Australia Remembers, 1945-1995, in gilt (27mm); Mentone Girls' Grammar School, badge in sterling silver and enamel (14x15mm), by Stokes, pin-back fitting missing); ID tag in cupro nickel (25mm), holed for suspension and inscribed on one side, 'P W'; also B P Clean & Co fully paid car wash token in nickel (30mm); other unidentified slot machine tokens (2, one nickel and one brass). Very fine - extremely fine. (12)
Estimate $50
SOLD $100
N.S.W. Gould League of Bird Lovers, badges (2), in gilt and enamel, the first by Millers Ltd, Sydney, War Time Finish, with pin-back and reverse with details in relief, 'Scissors/Grinder/1945'; the second also by Millers Ltd, Sydney, War Time Finish, with pin-back and reverse with details in relief, 'Scissors/Grinder/1945'. Good very fine; very fine. (2)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
N.S.W. Gould League of Bird Lovers, badges (2), in gilt and enamel, the first by Millers Ltd, Sydney, War Time Finish, with pin-back and reverse with details in relief, 'Scissors/Grinder/1945'; the second with no maker, with pin-back and reverse with details in relief, 'The/White Fronted/Chat/1948'. Very fine; some enamel chips, otherwise good fine. (2)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40