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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 $80
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 $120
Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, in gold (36mm; 30.6g), by Stokes & Martin, "Damyon Brothers/1901", edge inscribed "Private Hansom". Edge bruise and scratches, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $3,000
Victorian Gold Jubilee Exhibition, Bendigo 1901-2, in gold with red enamel on goldminer's shirt (26mm; 11.44g), awarded to "Henderson/&/Goodisson". Loop mount at top, good very fine.
Edward VII, Sydney Branch of The Royal Mint, in bronze (41 mm) by Sydney Mint, c1905 (C. E/2). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $500
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, 1907, award medal in 9 carat gold (30 x 25m), F. J. Hodges for Kalsomine; other for cold water paint. Nearly very fine; very fine. (2)
Estimate $900
Medalets, associated wih Federation, 1901, mostly gilt, all different. Very fine - nearly uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $100
The Government of New South Wales, Oval medal in silver (39 mm) by W.J. Amor, (C.1903/2) inscribed to "W.Brett/19 October 1903". Toned very fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,000
Patriotic fob medal, voided and enamelled coat of arms in 9 carat gold by W (Wilks of Melbourne) (1.66g). Good very fine.
Estimate $150
Australia, two patriotic 9ct gold fob medals; coat of arms surrounded by boomerangs, British made, and enamelled arms inside a wreath, total weight 5g. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $200
Victoria medals, Opening of State School Ryanston 3210, 1909, gilt 23mm; Bacchus Marsh bronze 31mm; Fitzroy State Schools, gilt 23mm; Gippsland Hospital Jubilee, gilt 27mm; Swan Hill, bronze 27mm; Hindmarsh Jubilee, bronze 23mm; Bendigo Easter Fair, gilt 23mm; gilt and enamel badge for Melbourne Centenary 1934. Extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $120
Various badges, includes voided 1910 silver coins, NZ centenary 1940, Maori Chief (2), Red Cross Hong Kong, France, Italy, Australia 1918 (2), Salvation army (3), southern cross sunbeam society (2); sweetheart (5), many in silver, described on cards. Very fine - extremely fine. (32)
Estimate $400
Relics of the Dunbar Recovered, 1910, bronze 23mm, view of the ship, rev. legend. The Dunbar was wrecked at the entrance to Sydney Harbour August 20, 1857, with the loss of 119 lives. Rare. Extremely fine.
Estimate $90
Coronation 1911, bronze 23mm, (Carlisle 1911/7); Royal Visit 1927, gilt and enamel 22mm, (C. 1927/2); Opening of Parliament House 1927, gilt 25mm, (C. 1927/3); Royal Jubilee 1935, Emu Wines, aluminium 35mm, (C. 1935/3); 150th Anniversary of Australia 1938, gilt 23mm, (C. O/1); and a badge 1938, with bust of Arthur Phillip, gilt 34x18mm. Very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $120
Newtown Highland Pipe Band, prize fob in silver (26x34mm), by W.Kerr, ring top suspension, obverse inscribed, 'N.H.P.B', reverse inscribed, 'M.Henze,/2nd/Sailors Hornpipe,/12.5.10.'; untitled prize medal in silver with gold plating (27x32mm), by W.Kerr, ring top suspension, obverse inscribed, 'M H', reverse inscribed, '2nd/Highland Fling/30.3.12'; another untitled prize medal in silver with gold plating (29x29mm), by W.Kerr, ring top suspension, obverse inscribed, 'M H', reverse inscribed, '2nd/Irish Jig/30.3.12'. Nearly extremely fine; very fine; very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
St. John’s Parramatta, Anniversary of first Sunday School, 1913, silvered 25mm, view of Church, rev. legend; St. John’s Parramatta, Dedication of the Bells, 1923, bronze 22x8mm, bell shaped with legend, rev. blank Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
Centenary of Holey Dollar and Dump 1813, in silver (31mm), by Stokes for Alfred Charity; also trial strike on 1797 copper twopence (C.T/12). Toned uncirculated; extremely fine and unique. (2)
Estimate $800
Centenary of the Holey Dollar and Dump 1813, and centenary of the Tasmanian shilling 1823 (C.T/12 and 1923/4). Toned uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $800
Queensland Patriotic Day, 1915, aluminium 31mm; Maryborough Patriotic Day, gilt 23mm; Commonwealth Peace Celebrations Brisbane 1919, silver 29mm, reverse engraved as prize for Naval Jr. Gig Race; Redcliff Centenary 1924, white metal 24mm. Scarce group Extremely fine (4)
Estimate $150
Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia, in gold (39mm; 26.02g), by the British Clydesdale Horse Society, "M. T. Padbury/Koojan Mid. Ry. WA/for "Baron Hillside" 71/Perth WA/October, 9-13 1917". Good - extremely fine.
Estimate $2,500
Victoria Chamber of Manufactures, Window Dressing Competition, in enamel and 9 carat gold (10.38g), "1917/Section 10A/1st prize/B. Black", by Newman; Gallipoli 1915, gilt-enamel; voided brooch "Australia" in 9 carat gold, described on cards. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $500
World War I, War Chest Day 1917 (2), undated and flag tinnie, in 9 carat gold and enamel, described on cards. Very fine or better. (4)
Estimate $400
Tribute fob, in gold (9ct; 4.78g; 26mm), scroll and ring top suspension, obverse inscribed, 'To Our Kensington/Flemington Boys', reverse inscribed, 'H.J.O'Dea'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $270
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 $160
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 $130
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 $100
Large tinnies, (44mm) South Australia Home League Inc. Myrtle Bank 1919, later WWI (2, one official), German gun captured by 27th Bn AIF August 8th 1918 France; Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation. Nearly very fine - good extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $150
Marcus Clark and Co., Wollongong, 1921, bronze 38mm, view of the Marcus Clark store, rev. blank. Rare. Extremely fine.
Estimate $90
“Boy” Charlton, World Champion Distance Swimmer, 1924, bronze 33mm, bust facing right, rev. legend, “Manly’s Olympic Champion 1924 etc.”. Extremely fine.
Estimate $60
V.R.A. (Victorian Rifle Association) Affiliated Clubs, prize medal in sterling silver (26mm), scroll and ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'Christmas/Hills R.C/Won by/D.Wilson/1925'. Very fine.
Estimate $50