Catalogue
Captain Cook, 200th Anniversary 1770-1970, in .750 fine gold (44mm x 32mm), by the Royal Australian Mint for Matthey Garrett (C.1970/37, 36), in the case of issue with certificate no. 956. FDC. (2)
Estimate $8,000
Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Celebrations NSW Australia, 200th Anniversary 1770-1970, in bronze (57mm) (C.1970/39), and mounted on a metal base. Uncirculated.
Estimate $60
Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Celebrations NSW Australia, 200th Anniversary 1770-1970, in bronze (57mm) (C.1970/39), another identical in cast bronze and a third in cast lead. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $120
200th Anniversary, 1770-1970, in bronze (57mm) (C.1970/39), two uniface medals, one mounted on a silver painted timber base and one on a stained timber base. The medals both uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $120
Capt. Cook, 1770, 1970 ANPEX, award medal in oxidized silver (33x45mm) (C.1970/46a), by Amor, one awarded to M.Juhl Class IV, Div.1, Sect.3, the other unawarded. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $120
Elizabeth II, Royal Visit, 1970, in .750 fine gold (38mm), struck by the Royal Australian Mint for Matthey Garrett (C.1970/59, 60), in case of issue, certificate no. 956. FDC. (2)
Estimate $12,000
Captain James Cook R.N., 1770-1970, plaque in bronze (73x120mm), uniface and mounted on a timber base with an engraved plate attached to the front of the base, "Presented by/The Captain Cook Bi-Centenary/Celebrations Citizens Committee". Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
Captain James Cook R.N., 1770-1970, in bronze (73x120mm), identical to the previous plaque but not mounted on a timber base. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
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 paraphernalia relating to Cook. Mostly in cases and packs of issue, fine - uncirculated. (26)
Estimate $80
Historical medals, mostly Captain Cook and Expedition related, all base metal and relatively modern, some items are sets. Mostly uncirculated. (16)
Estimate $50
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
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, 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 $1,200
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 $2,800
James Cook University of North Queensland, uniface medal in bronze (51mm), unawarded. Toned uncirculated.
Estimate $80
Captain James Cook teaspoons, mostly in EPNS or silver plated together with enamel, an interesting assortment. Mostly uncirculated. (16)
Estimate $200
Facsimilie collection of Historic Australian Coins, boxed, produced in 1970 by Ibis, with booklet and incomplete except for 1/2 and 2 oz Kangaroo Office issues. As issued. Case with inner foxing, nearly uncirculated. (23 pieces)
Estimate $50
Facsimilie Collection of Australian Historical Coins, by Ibis imprints, 1970; mixed modern base metal commemorative medals, mostly M.R. Roberts promotions (approx 100). Uncirculated. (lot)
Estimate $50
QANTAS Jubilee, 1970, Staff Commemorative Medal, in bronze (30mm) (C.1970/62); Parliament of Australia, in white metal (50mm) (C.unlisted), obverse, parliament house in Canberra, reverse, map of Australia with Australian coat-of-arms. Oxidation marks, otherwise very fine. (2)
Estimate $40
First state and first Commonwealth postage stamps, replicas in 18 carat gold .64 oz in total, by Matthey Garrett, set no. 384. With independently soldered loops and gold coloured chain (7 g), without markings. In case with certificate, uncirculated.
Estimate $3,500
Opening of the Opera House, Elizabeth II Royal Visit, 1973, in .750 fine gold (32mm each), struck for Matthey Garrett (C. 1973/16, 17), in case of issue, certificate 956. FDC. (2)
Estimate $5,000
The Australian State Medals, set of six proof sterling silver medals (35g; 45mm) (tot wt 210g) issued by Stokes, 1976. In a frame with slip case, certificate, booklet and a leaflet for each medal, the slip case with some deterioration spots and other marks, the medals FDC.
Estimate $600
The Australian State Medals, set of six sterling silver medals (35 g each). In frame and slip case, FDC.
Estimate $600
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 1927-1977, cast in yellow bronze (51 mm) embedded in perspex. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
Birds of Australia, in silver (36mm) set of fifty sterling silver medals by Stuart Devlin (1978) (C. page 671). In album of issue with certificate, FDC. (150)
Estimate $2,000
Numismatic Symposium, Sydney, Australia, 1979, in bronze (51mm) with silver plated insert, also similar medals for 1980, 1981 and 1982, reverses all inscribed J. Pearce or John Pearce, by Amor, Sydney. In cases of issue, uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
Metropolitan Coin Club of Sydney, James Cook Commemorative medallion, in bronze (57mm) (C.1979/8), designed by W.J.D.Mira, struck by Amor, the first medal struck plus five production progress lead pulls of the obverse and reverse designs and original artwork. Uncirculated and unique. (6)
Estimate $400
Historical medals, mock/copy coins, a mixture, all base metal. Good - uncirculated. (19)
Estimate $60
Historical medals, Australia and world, various themes, most relatively modern, none silver, noted, Centenary of Expedition to Lord Howe Island, 1982, two medal set by Amor (C.1982/23). Loose and cased, very fine - uncirculated. (approx 65)
Estimate $250
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 $40