Catalogue
Captain James Cook medals, UK, in silver, includes Captain James Cook RN 1728-1779 (44mm) (Klenman 86), by G.Colley, Captain Cook Navigator Extraordinary (43mm) (Klenman 92), ex Mountbatten Series, both in plastic holders. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $200
Capitaine Cook, 1728-1779, French medal in oxidized silvered bronze (81.5mm; 200g), obverse with image of Captain Cook half facing left and with impressed signature of Helene Guastalla, reverse, an Antarctic scene. Good very fine.
Estimate $200
The Arms of Captain Cook, 1728-1779, in gold (22ct; 40.48g; 45mm), numbered on edge 0649, and another identical in sterling silver, numbered on edge 2700, reverse, Captain James Cook lands on one his voyages of discovery 1768-1779. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $6,000
James Cook University of North Queensland, uniface medal in bronze (51mm), unawarded. Toned uncirculated.
Estimate $100
Numismatic Association of Australia Inc, Brisbane, 2013, in silver, edge marked 999, and another in bronze (38.35mm), obverse features Captain Cook presenting a medal to a Tasmanian aboriginal in 1777. The silver issue in sealed plastic and in case, uncirculated and rare as only one issued in .999 silver and 79 issued in bronze. (2)
Estimate $500
Numismatic Association of Australia Inc, Brisbane, 2013, in antique silver (38.35mm), obverse features Captain Cook presenting a medal to a Tasmanian aboriginal in 1777, with information card, only 20 issued in antique silver. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
Captain James Cook, a coin album with a combination of Captain Cook related medals, badges, fridge magnets and other items in silver, bronze, gilt and enamel, varying sizes, together with the collector's descriptive list of items, some with Carlisle or Klenman numbers, also includes some Joseph Banks Royal Horticultural Society prize medals and others, the collection mostly for the period 1843 - 2006, plus two prize medal ribbons. Many uncirculated, overall very fine - uncirculated. (92 + 2 ribbons)
Estimate $1,500
Captain James Cook, a coin album with a combination of Captain Cook related medals, in silver, bronze, gilt and enamel, varying sizes, together with the collector's descriptive list of items, some with Carlisle or Klenman numbers, also includes some New Zealand, Canada and USA Cook issues, the collection mostly for the period 1737 - 1979. Many uncirculated, overall very fine - uncirculated. (75)
Estimate $2,000
Captain James Cook, a coin album with a combination of Captain Cook related medals, badges, plaques and other items in gold (9ct; 25.12g ), silver, bronze, aluminium, gilt and enamel, and one in timber, varying sizes, together with the collector's descriptive list of items, some with Carlisle or Klenman numbers, also includes a few in First Day Covers, one from Canada, and two in packets, one from Canada and one from New Zealand, the collection mostly for the period 1888 - 1978. The first day covers with foxing, of the others one fine, the rest overall very fine - uncirculated. (100)
Estimate $3,500
Captain James Cook, an assortment of mostly commemorative medals and coins, all base metal, relating to Captain Cook, all relatively modern, also containing a small proportion of other paraphenalia relating to Cook. Mostly in cases and packs of issue, fine - uncirculated. (26)
Estimate $100
Australia 200 Years Collection of Medals, two identical sets of 20 medals, one with attached The Spirit of Australia booklet, both sets with a medal featuring Captain Cook; also New Zealand, 15 Great All Black Captains, a collection of 15 medals, all medals mounted in folder holders. Uncirculated. (3 sets)
Estimate $50
Captain James Cook, includes coins for Cook Islands, a sterling silver proof seven and a half dollars, 1973 (KM.10) for Bicentenary of Cook's Discovery of the Hervey Islands and a sterling silver proof two and a half dollars, 1973 (KM.9) for James Cook's Second Pacific Voyage. In case of issue, this with foxing on lid lining, the coins FDC. (2)
Estimate $100
Captain James Cook, includes Cook related issue from Cook Islands, proof silver five dollars, 1978 (KM.20) and New Zealand, proof dollar, 1970 (KM.43), both in cases of issue. FDC. (2)
Estimate $50
Captain James Cook, New Zealand proof set featuring Captain Cook's ship, Endeavour, 1983; New Zealand mint sets all featuring items relevant to Captain Cook, 1969, 1970, 1983, 1992, 1994 (2). Some folders with foxing or ageing, otherwise uncirculated – FDC. (7)
Estimate $100
Captain James Cook, New Zealand proof and mint coins all featuring items relevant to Captain Cook, includes proof silver dollars, 1933-1983 (2), uncirculated dollars, 1969(3, one in official holder), 1983 in official holder; medal for James Cook Bi-Centenary, 1969, in silver (33mm) (Klenman 35), issued by Hawkes Bay and Gisborne Savings Bank. All cases with foxing on lid lining, otherwise uncirculated – FDC. (7)
Estimate $80
Captain James Cook, includes Cook related issues from Samoa, proof tala, 1970 KM.9) (2); proof sterling silver ten tala, 1979 (KM.33a) (3); mint tala, 1970 (KM.9), all but one 1970 proof in cases or holders of issue. Three cases with foxing on lid lining, otherwise uncirculated - FDC. (6)
Estimate $120
Captain Cook in Australasia, c.1770, proof coin for 1000 kwacha by Zambia in 2000 (KM.99), in copper-nickel with enameled section on the obverse featuring Captain Cook, in case of issue with information card; also Australia, 1970 mint set with Cook fifty cents; 1970 Cook fifty cents (4), three in official holders and one in a prize holder. The mint set with foxing on paper and Cook fifty cents' prize holder with foxing and toning, otherwise uncirculated -FDC. (6)
Estimate $50
Captain James Cook teaspoons, mostly in EPNS or silver plated together with enamel, an interesting assortment. Mostly uncirculated. (16)
Estimate $250
Captain James Cook desk cabinet, in timber (approx 30x25.5x9.3cm), enameled in different colours and with images around all sides and on the hinged lift-top lid is a map as well as images of Captain James Cook, explorer, the inside and underside of the lid is lined with red felt and on the underside of the lid is affixed a colour image of Captain Cook's Endeavour and also a printed version of Cook's Odyssey. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
Australian Medals, a box containing coin pages filled with medals mostly in packets with details recorded thereon, mostly in silver, bronze, and gilt, varying sizes, some with Carlisle numbers, the collection mostly for the period 1890s - 1990s. Many uncirculated, overall mostly fine - uncirculated. (211)
Estimate $1,000
Medalets, all priced in 2x2 holders as purchased from MEF Books, 1879-1988, strong in 1887 shires series, total prices (approximately $1510), includes C.1925/4, 1914/6, 1879/1 in silver. Fine - uncirculated. (48)
Estimate $600
Medalets and medallions, all priced mostly in 2x2 holders; as purchased from John Watson, period 1886-2006, includes C.1899/10, 1901/46, 1920/5, 1992 Canning Mint 'Lest We Forget' in aluminium (three different mintage three of each), NAV 2006 in silver; total prices (approximately $1225) a few previously unseen. Fine - uncirculated. (44)
Estimate $400
Medalets and medallions, mostly in 2x2 holders, priced as purchased from D. Allen (Martin Daniel and I.S. Wright) includes Lane Mullins 1917, C.1915/6a (New England), 1908/10 and 1912/3, total prices est (approximately $5000), includes King George of Greece visit to London 1880 (Eimer 1668), 1978 142 nd Regatta in silver (cf.1973/24), some from Amor Archives (Sale 46, 1994). Fine - uncirculated. (72)
Estimate $2,000
Medalets and medallions, mostly recent issues, 1901-1988, mostly in 2x2 holders, some priced as purchased, includes silver MCC1985 1901/9, 1924/2, 1970/28, 31 (two sizes, two gilt) a few priced as bought. Fine - uncirculated. (40)
Estimate $300
Medallions, in packs of issue, mostly recent, some carded issues, includes silver NAV Captain Cook pair 1970, Captain Robert Scott; William Dampier; PNC (4); Sands of Gallipoli in different boxed sets; original cased silver, three kings of 1936 (C.1937/2) in Amor box of issue in 1988, Holey dollar and dump set; WMC (C.1967/8); Lockeyer in silver 1976, HMAS Sydney Komoron Perth mint pair set; silver medal toned set of Lord Mayor; Australia States set of six (1976), balance cased base metal issues. Very fine - uncirculated. (Approximately 100)
Estimate $2,500
Medals, mostly cased commemoratives as issued, includes America's Cup 1983 Australia II in silver; includes 1938 anniversary. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (47)
Estimate $300
Medallions, mostly base metal recent issues, 1966-1987 (Southern Cross Hotel 25 years silver plated) in various packets; uniface copper Australian Rugby Union UK & Ireland tour 1984; 1936-1996 Edward VIII (3). Very fine - uncirculated. (65)
Estimate $500
Commemorative medallions, in base metal, includes C.1969/6, 1976/- 100 years of Telephone by Telecon 57mm D. Allen, Melbourne Herald building plaque ex Alan Sutherland Collection via D. Allen, WWII medal by Amor (C. A/18) 15th million Volkswagen; Millennium in brass, mostly in plastic bags. Very fine - uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $300
Medallions, assorted issues, all in plush cases of issues, 1970-2004, includes various proof silvered AFL issues by Milestone Memories, silver includes 100g silver "roo"; Cairns 1982; TNS Bicentenary of Cricket 1982; TNS Truganini (pair) 1976; MCC 1788-1988 Gov. Phillip; TNT 1988; Holey Dollar and dump 1988 (363/500); (total 900), balance silvered on bronze and one in porcelain (Morwell 1879-1979). Extremely fine - uncirculated (Approximately 80)
Estimate $1,500
Medallions and a few medalets, mostly recent, nearly all base metal, some larger medals previously unseen, one in plastic (Monsanto Aust Industries Fair) 1788-1963 (2, one on stand) only odd ones priced. Very fine - uncirculated. (46)
Estimate $400