Catalogue
Ricketty Dick, 1873 in gold (22 mm, 22 carat 7.13 grams) by J. Hogarth for Stokes & Martin (C. 1873/2). Has been mounted and repaired, however beleived to be unique in this metal.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,700
Victorian Railways, Free Pass in gold (26 mm) voided and engraved, by Stokes & Martin (?) circa 1875-80. Reverse inscribed 'Captain/G.C.W. Lukin/A.D.C.' This inscription on the reverse partially erased by scratching, otherwise very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $800
Victorian Railways Member of Parliament Free Pass in gold (24mm) by Stokes & Martin reverse inscribed 'Hon. P. Lalor M.P.' Good veryfine and very rare, of considerable association value with Eureka.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $4,100
Victorian Railways, Free Pass in silver (oval 36 x 25 mm) reverse inscribed 'J.G. Carr Esq M.L.A.' Pierced as always, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $740
South Australian Railways, member of Parliament pass in gold (21mm 7.86grams) by Stokes & Martin, reverse inscribed 'A. Granger/M.P.' Good fine and very rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $740
A group of medalets including Transvaal War, Jubilees, Federation, Royal Visits and Nelson centenary, 1905 (C.1877/1,1884/4,1897/6,1899-00/6,16,1900/9,1901/2,13,25, 1901-2/2,1911/23,1916/2,9,1918/2,1919/2,1920/5,1929/2) Some duplication. Good-good very fine. (26)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Exhibition award medlas to Ferguson Brothers of Carlisle England, Philadelphia International Exhibition 1876 in bronze (76 mm) by U.S. Mint, edge inscribed 'Ferguson Brothers. Holme Head Works, Carlisle.'Paris International Exhibition 1878 in silver (68 mm) by J.C. Chaplain, tablet named 'Ferguson Freres'; Sydney International Exhibition 1879 in bronze (76 mm) by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, reverse inscribed 'Ferguson Bros./First award'; Melbourne International Exhibition 1880 in gold (39 mm) by H. Stokes, edge inscribed 'Fergusson Bros. Carlisle-Dress Goods'; Calcutta International Exhibition 1883-84 in silver (50 mm) reverse inscribed 'Ferguson Brothers/Holme Head Works/Carlisle'; Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887 in bronze (76 mm) by E.A. Altmann, uninscribed; World Columbian Exposition 1893 in bronze (76 mm) by C.E. Barber, U.S. Mint, tablet reads 'Ferguson Bros.'; New gold (31 mm) by Stokes (Morel 188) reverse inscribed 'Ferguson Bros Ltd/Carlisle'; British Empire Exhibition 1924 in bronze (51 mm) uninscribed, a rare group covering nearly 50 years. Extremely fine-uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $0
Melbourne Intercolonial Juvenile Exhibition, 1879, pass in bronze (25mm).Very fine.
Estimate $75
SOLD $380
Sydney, Internation Exhibition 1879, in bronze (76 mm) by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, at the Royal Mint, London. edge bruise, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $110
Sydney International Exhibition 1879, bronze medallion, 76mms, by Wyon, uninscribed. Good very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
First International Exhibition, Melbourne 1880, Commemoration medal in white metal (39 mm) by Evan Jones, Sydney (C. 1880/19). Holed at top, edge bumps, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Adelaide Exhibition 1881 on fob chain, Wesleyan Methodist Church South Australia 1886, Transvaal War South Australia Peace Medal 1900, City of Unley 1906, war declared 1914, Australia Day Adelaide 1916, Unley Jubilee 1921, Agricultural Society Show 1922, Coronation 1937, visit of Pope Paul 1970, for Britain and Empire, undated (C.1881/2, 1886/3, 1899-00/18, 1906/5, 1914/10, 1916/1, 1921/4, 19233/3, 1937/2, 1970/54). Fine-extremely fine (11).
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Tasmanian Juvenile & Industrial Exhibition, 1883, awar medal in silver (38mm) reverse inscribed 'Florence Brownell', edge impressed 'OIL PAINTINGS'. Cased. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $440
Richmond River Agricultural Horticultural & Pastoral Soceity in silver (38 mm) by E. ALtmann, Melbourne, reverse inscribed 'I.C. Irving/for/Devon Heifer/under 2 years/'Nellie'/1885'. Cleansed of heavy toning, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Colonial & Indian Exhibition, 1886, in bronze (19mm) (similar C.1886/5); Queensland Medical Department cap badge in bronze; together with Queen Victoria diamond jubilee 1897, in gilded bronze (45mm) on obverse 'India, Australia, Canada, South Africa', another in silver (25mm) with 'Australia, Canada, India' on obverse. Very fine-extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Medalets and check pieces, mainly Australian, includes gilt Wesbyan Commemoratives of Victoria 1886, 1901 and VM to Railway Unit A.I.F. Fair-extremely fine. (56)
Estimate $75
SOLD $40
S.M.W.S. School examination, in silver (22 mm) by Stokes & Martin reverse inscribed 'Harry F. Marsh'. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $60
SOLD $220
N.S.W. Railways, first class pass, 1887 in gold (18 x 21mm 9.59grams) by the Royal Mint Sydney. Pierced as always, inscribed 'HT' and '2 to 127'. Nearly extremely fine and extremely rare in this metal.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950
Queen Victoria's Jubilee, 1887 in silver (20 mm) for Maldon (C. 1887/47) by Stokes & Martin. Numismatic Society of W.A. in bronze (three finishes, 46 mm) by Sheridan (C. 1972/9). ALso two medals with Handel's portrait and Jernegaris lottery medal in silver, 1757. Very fine-uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne 1888, in bronze (76mm) by Stokes and Martin at the Royal Mint, Melbourne (C.1888/8). Edge impressed 'Bouvier Frere'. In case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne 1888, in bronze (76mm) by Stokes & Martin and the Royal Mint, Melbourne (C.1888/8). Cut on edge, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Richmond River A.H. & P Society, CASINO, in silver (25 mm) by E. Altmann Melbourne, reverse inscribed 'Awarded to/W. Weary/for/'Young Model'/3 years & under/1889. Cleaned, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $125
SOLD $150
Presbyterian Church of Victoria Jubilee, 1889; opening of the first Federal Parliament 1901; Empire Day, Terang 1917; back to Queenscliff & Pt Lonsdale, 1934 badge (C.1889/3,1901/2 & 1 unlisted). First holed at top, otherwise very fine. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
South Melbourne Cricket Club, season 1894-5, members leather and card pass, signed by J.B. Kennedy. Nearly very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee (W.A.), visit of Lord Beauchamp to Broken Hill, 1899, Edward VII and Alexandra 1901, Methodist Sunday School Jubilee 1902, Coronation 1911, Darling Empire League Wilcannia 1915, Dardanelles Queensland Memento, coronation 1937, 1953, Royal visit 1954, N.S.W. Railways Centenary 1955. (C.1897/87, 1899/10, 1911/19, 1915/14, 1937/2(2), 1953/21, 1954/13, 1955/3, plus three unlisted) first, second, fourth holed at top, otherwise fine-extremely fine (12).
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
Orroroo D.R.C. (South Australia) 1900, ornate award medal in silver with suspension ring (53mm) by Wendt, inscribed on reverse 'class firing/won by/H.W. Dowdney/score 237.' With edge bumps, otherwise. Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $540
League of W.A. Wheelmen, handcrafted award medal with suspension ring in gold and enamel (15ct,17.7gms,28mm) by Bradshaw. On obverse a diamond in the centre surrounded by six state shields in enamel. Inscribed on reverse 'LEAGUE OF W.A.WHEELMEN/HALF MILE/INTERSTATE/CHAMPIONSHIP/Won by/ O.S.PROWSE/PERTH 1.2.02.' Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $1,000
University of Sydney, prize medal in silver (41mm) by Amor reverse inscribed 'Senior/Public Examination/1902/Music/Winifred Mabe Sophia Ewa. Nearly F.D.C.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Western Australia Education Department, school attendance medals in gilded bronze(2), silvered bronze(3) and bronze awarded to Ronald Lapsley between 1902 and 1908; another in bronze to Hilda Shaw, 1906. Very fine-extremely fine.(7)
Estimate $75
SOLD $250
The Church of England Cricket Union Season 1905 to 1906, in silver (30 x 40mm) by W. J. Amor, reverse inscribed 'St. Laurence/A. Quinton'. Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $270