Catalogue
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 $280
Passed in
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 $210
Passed in
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 $100
Passed in
Adamson, Watts, McKechnie & Co, Melbourne halfpenny, 1855 (A.3). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Allen, William, Jamberoo penny, 1855 (A.6) by J.C. Thornthwaite. Dark brown patina, weak strike on right otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $6,000
Bullen, F & G.F., Melbourne, brass (penny) check piece, undated. (Heyde Related 12). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $320
Davies, Alfred, Freemantle penny, 1865 (A.94). Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $460
Grundy, J.R., Ballarat penny, 1861 (A.157). Two small spots, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Hanks & Company, Sydney, halfpennies, 1857 (A.186 (illustrated), 187). Good extremely fine; nearly very fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $260
Harrold Brothers, Adelaide penny, 1858 (A.195). Scratches both sides otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Hedberg, O.H., Hobart/Melbourne mule penny, 1860 (A.199). Nearly FDC and very scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $750
Hedberg, O.H., Hobart Ton halfpenny, undated(A.210). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Hide & De Carle, Melbourne pennies (4) and halfpennies (4), 1857 (A.227, 229, 230 (illustrated), 231, 232, 233 (illustrated), 234, 235). Glossy brown patina, fine - nearly extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $340
Hodgson, A.G., Melbourne pennies 1860, 1862 and halfpennies 1860, 1862 (A.254, 256 (illustrated), 257 (illustrated), 258). Glossy brown patinas, very fine - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $440
Hutton, G., Hobart Town, penny and halfpenny, undated (A.278, 279). Very fine; good very fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $440
Iredale & Co, Sydney, pennies, undated. (A.293 (illustrated), 294, 295, 297, and 2298). Glossy patinas, fourth with rim nick otherwise good very fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Jones, David, Ballarat penny, 1862 (A.304). Verdigris and dent otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Jones, T.H. & Co, Ipswich penny, undated (A.307). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Josephs, R., New Town Toll Gate halfpenny, 1855 (A.310). Dark toned, some small edge nicks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $80
Lazarus, S&S, Melbourne penny, undated (A.317). Large dent and flan crack lower obverse, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $810
SOLD $650
Levy, Lipman, Wellington mule penny, undated (A.323). Carbon spot on reverse otherwise nearly FDC and very scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $550
Levy, Lipman, Australia seated pattern penny, undated (A.324) by W.J. Taylor, London. Nearly FDC and very scarce.
Estimate $750
SOLD $750
Marsh, H.J. & Brother, Hobart Town pennies, undated (A.342, 345), Good fine; very good. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Marsh, H.J. & Brother, Hobart Town halfpenny, undated (A.346). Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Martin, John, Adelaide penny, undated (A.349). Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $80
Morgan, William, Adelaide pennies, 1858 (A.385; 386). Good fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Moubray, Lush & Co, Melbourne penny, undated (A.391). Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Nicholas, Alfred, Hobart Town halfpenny, undated (A.403). Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $70
Nokes, James, Melbourne halfpenny, undated (A.406). Surface hairlines otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $90
Peek & Campbell, Sydney, Tea Stores, penny, 1853, by J.C. Thornthwaite (A.431). Even brown, good fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240