Catalogue
Jubilee Celebrations 1887, bronze 31mm, (Carlisle 1887/35); Diamond Jubilee 1897, gilt 22mm, (C. 1897/82); another in white metal 38mm, (C. 1897/80); another in aluminium 22mm, (C.1897/10A); another in white metal 39mm, (C.1897/89); another in white metal, 38mm, (C. 1897/91); another for Commonwealth countries in gilt, 55mm. Holed, very fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888, in bronze,(75mm) by Royal Mint Melbourne, bust of Queen Victoria facing left, rev. legend in wreath, (Carlisle 1888/8). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $220
Exhibition of Women's Industries, Sydney, 1888, in bronze (40mm) by W.J. Amor (C.1888/14). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
Melbourne Centennial Exhibition, 1888, in silver (16mm) (C.1888/20), with pierced hole at top edge; International Exhibition Brisbane, 1897, in silver (17mm) (C.1897/77), missing ring top suspension; also Marcus Clark, 1890, in bronze (20mm) (C.1890/3), Newtown, Sydney NSW. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $110
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Past Grand Jewel, in silver, missing suspension ribbon, obverse title, 'I.O.O.F. N.S.W. F.L.T. (Friendship, Love, Truth), reverse inscribed, 'Presented To J.R.Raines, For Services as Noble Grand of Glebe Lodge No. 9. I.O.O.F. 30th Jan 1889'; another unidentified medal, in brass and enamel, with ring suspension, features a crown above a flying eagle with two flags in its talons, one Australian and one with the 'Chi Rho' symbol of Christianity. Fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $40
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Herberton Mining Pastoral and Agricultural Association, circa 1890, in bronze 48mm by Hardy Brothers, Farm animals and mine in the distance, rev. legend and blank centre (unawarded). Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Tasmania, 1891-2, International Exhibition, bronze 32mm, awarded to H. H. Featon, (Carlisle 1891-2/4); Tasmania, Queen Victoria Jubilee 1887, silver 22mm, (C. 1887/27); Centenary of Launceston 1906, gilt 31mm, (C. 1906/2); St. Johns Newtown 1916, made from the original bell, bronze 31mm, (C.1916/9); and a Hobart penny token 1874, J. G. Fleming, (Renniks 136). Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Wesleyan School, Fitzroy, in gilt (24mm) (C.1892/4), with ring top suspension, by A.C.Bowman. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
QRA, (Queensland Rifle Association), 1892, prize medal in bronze (36mm), with ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, "Darling Downs/Rifle Club/1892"; Mitchelton S.S. A.S.C. Championship, in bronze and enamel (38mm), by Myers& Co, Bris, with ring top suspension, unnamed; The Sun-Herald City to Surf, I Finished Aug.14, 1988; Australia's Bicentennial Community Fitness Event, in bronze (50.5mm), unnamed. Fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $50
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Queensland National Agricultural and Industrial Association, 1895, in bronze 51mm, by Wyon, bust of Queen Victoria facing left, rev. wreath, engraved “EXHIBITION 1895 C F SIEMON, SINGLE HARNESS MARE TOPSY”. Good very fine.
Estimate $300
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Ballarat Australian Industrial Exhibition, 1895-96, Prize Medal, Gilt bronze 45mm, by Stokes and Sons, elaborate helmeted bust facing left, “HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE”, rev. Awarded for Surgical Appliances. Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Royal Agricultural Society Of New South Wales, Struck At The Easter Exhibition, 1896, in white metal (43.5mm) (C.1896/10), by W.J.Amor, Sydney. Toned, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
South Australia, Engraved Presentation Medal, 1896, silver 32mm, finely engraved view of a steam engine “NIL DESPERANDUM”, rev. engraved “PRESENTED TO J A CAMERON as a mark of high esteem HELD BY HIS FELLOW WORKMEN OF THE S.A.R. 39th Sep 1896”. Suspension loop broken, very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Newcastle Centenary, 1897, gilt bronze 32mm, view of docks, rev, view of Nobbys, (Carlisle 1897/2A). Uncirculated.
Estimate $120
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Newcastle Centenary, 1897, collection of medals, 22-34mm, showing arms, Nobbys, etc., bronze and gilt bronze, (Carlisle 1897/2, 3, 78, 79); Newcastle Jubilee of Incorporation 1909, bronze 28mm, (C. 1909/2). Extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, Thursday Island Commemoration, 1837-1897, in brass (34mm) (C.1897/93), by E.Jones, pierced at top for suspension. Toned very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Gawler Agricultural Horticultural & Floricultural Society, Prize Medal 1898, bronze 47mm, by Stokes and Martin, figure standing among animals and farm equipment, rev. engraved “D H GRAY 1st PRIZE CABINET WORK 1898”. Two spots of verdigris on reverse, very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
British Transvaal War, 1899-1900, in silver (23mm) (C.1899-00/6), pierced hole at top edge; British Transvaal War Peace Medal, 1899-1900, in bronze (31mm) (C.1899-00/18a), with suspension ring; British Transvaal War, Good Luck to Australian Bushmen, 1900, in gilt (23mm) (C.1900/4), with pierced hole at top edge; Lord Roberts V.C., S.Africa, 1900, in gilt (23mm) (C.1900/13), with pierced hole at top edge. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $70
SOLD $150
Western Australia, Contingent to Boer War, 1900, bronze 22mm, (Carlisle 1900/10); another with different design, bronze 22mm, (C.1900/18); Coronation 1911, W. A. Celebrations, silvered bronze, 31mm, with suspender and ribbon, (C.1911/23); W. A. Declaration of War, brass 23mm, (C. 1914/2); W. A. Honour our boys at the Dardanelles, bronze 24mm, (C. 1915/17). Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $340
Opening of Federal Parliament, 1901, gilt 29x37mm, (Carlisle 1901/2); Visit of Duke & Duchess of York 1901, white metal 32mm, (C. T/24); Coronation and Boer War,1902, gilt 22mm, (C. 1902/6); Empire Day c.1908, gilt 37mm, (C. A/14); Australia Mourns, bronze 23mm, (C. 1910/1). Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
James Cook, Baker, Paddington 1901, bronze 25mm by Amor, standing figure of Captain James Cook R.N., rev. bust of first Governor General, (Carlisle 1901/17). Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Wesleyan Methodist Church, Victoria & Tasmania, 1821-1901, in silver (31mm) (C.1901/46), with pierced hole at top edge, obverse, busts of Rev Orton and Rev Wesley to left, reverse, image of Historic Roll 1901 with legend, "Twentieth Century". Toned very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Wesleyan Methodist Church, Victoria & Tasmania, 1821-1901, in silver (31mm) (C.1901/46), with pierced hole at top edge, obverse, busts of Rev Orton and Rev Wesley to left, reverse, image of Historic Roll 1901 with legend, "Twentieth Century". Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
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Wesleyan Methodist Church, Victoria & Tasmania, 1821-1901, in silver (31mm) (C.1901/46), with pierced hole at top edge with suspension loop attached, obverse, busts of Rev Orton and Rev Wesley to left, reverse, image of Historic Roll 1901 with legend, "Twentieth Century"; Methodist Babies Home, Melbourne, 1928, in silvered (24mm) (C.1928/5), with ring top suspension, obverse, image of the Babies Home, reverse, plaque with text, "To/Commemorate/The Laying Of/Foundation Stone/1st.Dec.1928". Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
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Coles Book Arcade Medal, 31mm, gilt, FIRST BOOK ARCADE OPENED IN THE WORLD etc, (Dean 4, Chitty 2); another, 31mm, gilt, COLES ORNAMENT EXHIBITION etc, (Dean 19, Chitty13). The second holed, verdigris on edge, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $200
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Coles Book Arcade Medal, 31mm, gilt, ALL MEN ARE BROTHERS etc, (Dean 24, Chitty 18); another, 31mm, gilt, FEDERATION OF THE WHOLE WORLD etc, (Dean 29, Chitty 18). Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Coles Book Arcade Medal, 31mm, nickel plated, UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD etc, (Dean 41, Chitty 30); another, 31mm gilt, LABOR IS NOBLE AND BEST FOR ALL etc, (Dean 57, Chitty 37). Brilliant extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Coles Book Arcade Medal, 38mm, Aluminium, WASTED WEALTH THE MONEY SPENT IN INTOXICATING DRINKS AND DRUGS etc, (Dean 88, Chitty 75), rare. Brilliant extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Coles Book Arcade Medal, 31mm, silvered, facing bust of E. W. Cole, rev. view of the Book Arcade, (Carlisle 1918/1, Dean 96); Coles medal, 31mm, gilt, FEDERATION OF THE WHOLE WORLD etc, (Dean 81, Chitty 60); another THE WHOLE WORLD IS THE FATHERLAND OF THE NOBLE MINDED etc, (Dean 42, Chitty 33). Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $160
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Coles Book Arcade Medal, 38mm, Aluminium, HIS SKIN COLOR IS CAUSED BY THE SUN. HE DEGENERATES IN THE ENERVATING TROPICS etc, (Dean 89, Chitty 76). Brilliant extremely fine.
Estimate $120
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