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George V, Waitangi proof set, 1935 crown, halfcrown, florin, shilling, sixpence, and threepence. Most attractively toned, brilliant FDC. (6)
Estimate $8,500
SOLD $11,500
George V, Waitangi proof set, 1935, crown, halfcrown, florin, shilling, sixpence, and threepence. All dark grey toned with underlying brilliance, with a Royal Mint plush case (usually for 1927 set). FDC. (6)
Estimate $7,500
SOLD $11,000
New Zealand, George V - Elizabeth II, pre-decimal halfpennies to crowns, complete date sets plus duplicates, missing Waitangi crown; uncirculated decimal sets 1967-1985 (14), 1967 Bahamas/ New Zealand 2 cent mule, large dollars 1967-1984 including commemoratives (19), all housed in a New Zealand coin album. Fine - uncirculated. (327)
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Elizabeth II, proof sets, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 (missing outer and case with deterioration), 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006; five coin silver proof set, 1990; proof one dollar four coin set, 1990; proof silver dollars, 1979, 1989, 1990, 1992; proof silver five dollars, 1997, 1998. FDC. (23)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950
Elizabeth II, proof gold one hundred and fifty dollars, 1990 (16.95 g, 22 carat). In case of issue with certificate, FDC.
Estimate $2,100
SOLD $2,200
Elizabeth II, proof silver dollars, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 (2), 1986 (2), 1987, 1988; proof silver five dollars, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000; proof silver ten dollars, 1995, 2000. FDC. (19)
Estimate $750
SOLD $650
Elizabeth II, mint sets, 1980, 1988 (3) 1989 (3), 1992 (2), 1993 (3), 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2006; mint dollars two coin set, 2005; proof sets, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988. Uncirculated - FDC. (29)
Estimate $500
SOLD $540
Victoria, General Macarthur's medal, 1856 in bronze (34mm) by J.Hogarth (C.1856/1). Edge bumps, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $650
SOLD $550
Intercolonial Exhibition Victoria, 1866-67, in bronze (220mm) uniface electrotype by C.Summers, awarded to 'Gough & Co', impressed in relief. Mounted in a wooden frame which has been cut through top and bottom of frame, very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Victorian Railways, Free Pass in silver (36 x 25mm) 'W.G. Baillie Esq. M.L.A.'. Pierced at side as issued, toned, very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $320
Victoria, Local Forces, Long and Efficient Service Medal, edge impressed G Martin, 1880. Toned extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
Passed in
Queensland Police Force, Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee silver medal, 1897, in silver (36mm), by R. Capner, edge inscribed (engraved) W.E. Parry-Okeden commissioner. Suspender broken otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare, especially to the highest ranking officer.
Estimate $3,000
Passed in
Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in silver (52x26mm) with clasp suspension, Police Long Service medal, Western Australia, unnamed. Toned near uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $850
SOLD $850
Australia Federated, Jan 1 / 1901 in 15 carat gold (&.96g) By Fairfax & Roberts (c.1901/4). As issued with scroll mount, extremely fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $650
Visit of the US Naval Fleet, United States of America Navy Celebration Reception, Victoria, Aug 1908, in gold and enamel (15ct, 38x22mm), by Stokes (C.1908/18), engraved on reverse 'Hon E.H.Cameron M.P.'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $900
SOLD $1,200
Wallabies fob medal, 1908-9, in gold and enamel (27x33mm; 18ct; 14.40g), by C.W.Oakes, scroll and ring top suspension, obverse features the name Wallabies and the coat-of-arms of Australia and below enamelled flags of Great Britain and Australia and below them `Anglo.Welsh', the reverse is inscribed, `N.S.W. Rugby Union/To/Jas. McMahon./Manager./Souvenir/Australian Teams/British-American Tour/1908-9.' Hairlines on reverse and a few small edge chips to enamel on obverse, otherwise toned extremely fine.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,600
Royal Humane Society of Australia Bronze medal presented to Jean Losely 4.10.1929, in Stokes & Sons case of issue with gilt lettering on top of lid, with original citation and framed research letter. Extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $2,400
Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W., Royal Easter Show and 150th Anniversary Exhibition, 1938, in silvered (63x63mm) (C.1938/15), by Stokes, Melb, reverse inscribed, `Lt. Col. J.McMahon, Hon. Ringmaster/Chairman/Printing And Advertising,/And Wine Section Committees.', in case by Stokes & Sons Pty Ltd, Melbourne. Uncirculated.
Estimate $500
SOLD $320
The Municipal Council of Sydney, 1842-1942, in oxidised silver (58mm) (C.1942/2), by Angus & Coote, Sydney, edge inscribed, `Alderman James McMahon.', in case by Prouds Ltd, Sydney. The case with foxing on lid lining, the medal toned uncirculated.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Captain James Cook Bicentenery .750 fine gold medallion set 32mm-44mm (2.50oz) by Royal Australian Mint, Canberra for Matthew Garrett (C1970/36,37). In Matthey Garrett case of issue with certificate 462, FDC.
Estimate $8,000
SOLD $8,000
Australia, 1770-1970, in gold and silver (38mm) by Accent in casts of each side and joined, by a Swiss national who emigrated to Australia (unlisted in Carlisle) (see Wal Shannon Collection Sale 114, lot 1922). Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,400
N.M. Rothschild, bicentenary of the foundation in 1798 of N.M. Rothschild & Sons in .585 fine gold (28mm, 11.96g). In presentation case, FDC.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $950
Old Price Riots, Covent Garden, 1809, bronze, 43mm, by P. Wyon, obv. OP on a trumpet with laurel leaves, rev. man seated on an ass with the face of Kemble as Shylock, (BHM 675, Eimer 1005) .(see Friedenberg `Jewish Medals' p.22-25). (BHM 675, Eimer 1005). Extremely fine.
Estimate $500
Passed in
Victoria's visit to the City of London, 1837 in silver (55mm), by W.Wyon (Eimer 1304; BHM 1775). Deep green metal blue grey tone, extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $5,000
Sagittarius, in 9 carat gold (32mm) (12.07g), by P. Vinze, London, reverse hallmarked, uninscribed. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $600
Great Britain, USA, colonial, George III, American Indian Peace or Chief's Medal in solid silver (obv 3 zev.B)(Adams 7.3)(76mm)(Eimer 736a). Light grey tone, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $18,000
SOLD $13,000
Great Britain, George III, American Indian Peace Medal 1814, in bronze (75mm) by Thomas Wynn Jr. (Eimer 1061;BHM 844;Jamieson 26; Adams ). Dark chocolate brown patina, near uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $3,200
Canada, Queen Victoria, Treaty Three, 1873, proof silver medal (76mm) by J.S & A.B Wyon (Jamieson 38). FDC and very rare.
Estimate $8,000
SOLD $50,000
The Royal African Corps, Gift for Valor, 1818, engraved on an 1814 George III Indian Peace Medal (Jamieson 24) in silver (74mm) engraved on the rim, sides and continuing in the obverse field, "The Gift of Colnl McCarty Governor of the West Coast of Africa. To Sergt. John Harris of the Royal African Corps. For his valiant behaviour in capturing the Spanish brig of 18 guns. With only one gun and eleven men in a gun-boat. This victory was achieved on the 7th April 1818", as Balmer notes the medal was a private gift and the action it remembered was probably against a slaver. Cleaned, extremely fine.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $20,000
Sierra Leone, Queen Victoria, Chief's Medal, c1870 in silver (72mm, 3.8mm thick; 105g) grip suspender with oval loop (Jamieson 48). Toned good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $3,000