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National Rose Society of Victoria, and National Rose Society England in affiliation, 1916, in gold (marked 15ct, 12.41g), maltese cross (30c30mm), reverse inscribed '1916/ SPRING SHOW/ BEST ROSE/ Mrs HERBERT STEVENS/ WON BY / Mr J.T. McINTOCH'. Has had brooch mount added to reverse, very fine.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,300
Arthur Yates & Co, Sydney and Auckland, in silver (39mm), by Amor Sydney, inscribed 'Que Hee/ Bundaberg/ 1916'; another in bronze, inscribed 'R. MANN/ DACEY GARDENS/ 1918; another in silver, new die with maker's mark, reverse inscribed, 'Mrs D.Graffin/Wagin/1930'; another but in bronze, reverse inscribed, 'Mr. A.Roots/Ipswich/1935'. Edge bumps, carbon spotting and patch of corrosion on obverse on second, very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
Sydney, C.E.G.S. Sports Club, 1916 in white metal (51mm) by WJ Anmor, Sydney. Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
The Unwin Medal (2), in silver (35x27mm), by J.H. Potter, one reverse inscribed B.Neal; Trinity College Dublin, Scholastic, academic and scientific award, in silver (48mm), by West & Son, reverse inscribed 'Martha A. Lyttle. 1917.' (Eimer 1453). All cased, toned, very fine (2); uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $1,400
Presentation badge/pendant, in gold (9ct; 3.55g; 23mm), attributed to maker, Willis & Sons, features an enamelled Australian coat-of-arms on the obverse and the reverse is inscribed, "Presented to/T.Stephenson/from/Cranbourne. P. Assn.", pin-back and with suspension loop at top. Very fine.
Estimate $220
SOLD $190
Self Reliance Tent No 58 medal, in silver (25.97g; 39.5x51mm), by H.Page, features a cross shaped medal with engraved decoration on both sides and with a wreath between the cross arms, in the centre of the obverse are the monogrammed initials ROI, with ring top suspension. Toned very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
UAOD, (United Ancient Order of Druids), fob medal award in silver (28x33mm), by (J.T.) Hearn, with an acorn on the obverse, reverse inscribed, "Oak of Stirling/P.A.Bro.D.Conlon/1922", with ring top suspension; Victory Lodge No 37, fob award in silver (17x29mm), by (I.E.) Hall, the fob in the shape of an acorn, reverse inscribed, "Won by/Bro T.Dunk/for proposing/members/1926", with ring top suspension, with unofficial box. Very fine; very good. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
N. & N.W. Districts Racing Association, Clerk's metal badge for 1925-26, struck in copper (30x21mm), by Simes, Sydney, ring top suspension, '44' stamped on back. Some corrosion, otherwise fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, Easter Show Sydney, 1928, Champion Prize for Maize, two handled silver cup, (15.5x18cm) (250g), inscribed 'ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NSW/ EASTER SHOW/ SYDNEY 1928/ CHAMPION PRIZE/ FOR/ MAIZE EARS FOR SEED/ AWARDED TO/ L M STITT', reverse inscribed with a maize ear, hallmarked H.Brs, anchor, lion passant, Z, on a black wooden stand. Scratch across STITT, very fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $380
Hampstead Garden, twenty first anniversary, 1928, merit award, in silver (39mm) by D.Oliver, obv. 'Awarded / to / J.A.Davidson / 1st Prize / Illuminations' within shield, rev. view of Garden. Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
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The Ashes Australia, 1928-29, in aluminium (38mm) (C.1928-29/1), by J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd. Some tone spotting, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Pilot S.S.Captain Cook, 1932, James Cook. Baker. Paddington, in gilded (25mm) (C.1932/2). Toned very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $100
Sydney Harbour Bridge Opened, 1932, in gilded (39mm) (C.1932/3); Centenary of Victoria, Centenary of Melbourne, 1934 - 1935, in silver (27mm) (C.1934-35/1), by Stokes, Melb, with ring top suspension; Tasmania Commemorates Franklin and Tasman, Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta, 1938, in tombac silvered with suspension loop (36mm) (C.1938/12). Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
National Rose Society of Victoria, and National Rose Society England in Affiliation 1900, in bronze (Maltese Cross design 30mm x 30mm), inscribed on reverse, 'Canterbury/&/Dist.HS./27-3-34/Amateur/Best Rose/America/Won by/A.A.Burgess'; another similar, 1937, reverse inscribed 'Mintmorency H.S./ 1937/ BEST ROSE/ Won By/ Mrs McKenzie; Orchid Society of New South Wales, Meritous Trade Display, 1963, in white metal (62mm), Dos Pueblos Orchid Co. Trace of mint red, good extremely fine; extremely fine; very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W.,Royal Easter Show, 1937, in bronze (54mm) by Stokes, Melbourne, inscribed on reverse, 'Awarded to/Morris Dahlia Gardens'; South Australian Chamber of Manufacturers Incorporated, All Australian Peace Exhibition, 1920, in bronze (51mm), inscribed on rev. 'Awarded to / Miss Pegg Clarke / Photography / Enlargements'; RHS Affiliated Societies, Ponoma Floral Medal, in bronze (48mm), South Australian Carnation, Daffodil, and Sweat Pea Society, reverse inscribed 'Awarded / to / C,E, Tamlin / For grand champion / Carnation of Show / 1957'. In original Stokes & Sons Pty Ltd fitted case, this with foxing and scuffing, medal toned uncirculated; nearly uncirculated; traces of mint red, uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1788-1938, in silver (57mm) (C.1938/7), by Amor. Toned, a few small surface marks, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
British Empire Games, 1938, badge in bronze (28x33mm), by Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, pin-back with ribbon suspender. Toned very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Australian historical medals, includes C.1937/10 (gilded), 1938/5 (bronze), 1953/37 (gilded bronze), 1961/1 (gilded bronze), 1970/23 (gilded), 1971/12 (silvered), 1984/35 (copper [2], one on card of issue), 1985/9 (bronze, on card of issue), 1986/35 (silvered), 1988/21 (silver); also M.R.Roberts issues in gilt for Royal Visit, 1977; Western Australia Sesqui Centenary (1979); Sydney Harbour Bridge Jubilee, 1982; also separate issue for Gold Museum - Ballarat, Peter Lalor in gilt, 1989; also a fridge magnet featuring a sheep and with text, 'Shearoutback/Australian Shearers Hall of Fame/Hay Australia'. Mostly fine - uncirculated. ( 16)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Numismatic Association of Victoria, 1949, Annand, Smith & Co, Family Grocers, Australia's First Copper Token, in silver antique finish (42mm) (C.1949/5), by Stokes & Sons, only 100 issued. Uncirculated.
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
One Penny Token A.N.S, Australia 1849-1949, in silver (35mm) (C.1949/3), by Amor, edge with impressed number 56, only 100 issued in silver. Some hairlines and contact marks, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $60
SOLD $120
Royal Visit to Australia, 1970, in .750 or 18ct gold (38mm 1.5 troy oz) set of two by Matthey Garrett (C.1970/59 and 1970/60). In case of issue with certificate, 567, FDC. (2)
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $11,500
The Commercial Bank of Australia Limited, XXIst Olympiad in Montreal in 1976, in .916 gold (10.5g) by Stokes (C. 1976/14). Uncirculated.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,600
Commercial Bank of Australia, Montreal Olympics, 1976 in 22 ct gold (25mm) by Stokes (C.1976/14) (10.46g each). In cases of issue, FDC. (2)
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $3,000
Australian States medals, proof finish in sterling silver, NSW, VIC, WA, SA, QLD, TAS by Franklin Mint. FDC. (6)
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Tasmanian Numismatic Society, Truganini Centenary medal set in silver and bronze(C1976/15). In cases of issue - FDC. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Bendigo Central Deborah gold mine, 1986 (37mm) in silver (2); Charles and Diane marriage in bronze, 1981 (50mm); Victoria 150th anniversay 1984/5 (31mm)(3); WW1 Victory, 1919 in base metal (26mm)(3); same but gilded (6). First three in cases, FDC. (16)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
200th Anniversay of First Fleet Voyage, 1987 (50mm), in gilt, silver, and bronze, private manufacture to celebrate the voyage of the first fleet from Portsmouth to Australia. In cases, FDC. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $130
Australia, The Bicentennial Commemorative silver six Medallion set, 1988. In case of issue, FDC.
Estimate $650
SOLD $750
Broom Head Bowling & Recreation Club, 1988, in sterling silver (38mm), by A.J.P. (A.J.Parkes), reverse inscribed, `Sponsored By/Kevin &/Marlene/Sheehan', in case by A.J.Parkes. The case with foxing on lid lining, medal toned uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
200 years of Australia, individual medallions commemorating different nationalistic themes. In a press-in holder, FDC. (20)
Estimate $30
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