Catalogue
Tasmania, 1938 Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta, cased in oxidised silver, 57 mms (C.1938/13) by Stokes (150 issued), another smaller 36 mms (C.1938/12), others including 1886 Launceston Industrial Exhb., 1937 Hobart coronation medal, 1916 St. John's church Newtown Tasmania, Australian tokens (4) etc. Poor - uncirculated. (13)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Salute The Great Coalition 1940-1945, in bronze (113mm), inscribed on reverse 'TO RICHARD CASEY / FROM / WINSTON CHURCHILL'. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $650
Davis Cup, 1961, Umpire's green and gold enamelled badge with springloaded pin for attaching to tie by Luke, Melbourne. Adelaide 1952 LTAA Challenge Round oval badge produced for Olympiad Fine Art Studio, Seaford, VIC. by Stokes. The first item rare. Very fine or better (2).
Estimate $75
SOLD $0
Sir Winston Churchill/Sir Robert Menzies, 1966, pair of medals in 18 carat gold (44mm, 1.75 oz each) by Matthew Garrett (C.1966/9, 10) set No.351. In case of issue, FDC (2).
Estimate $1,100
SOLD $1,300
Tasmanian Numismatic Society; 25th Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race, 1969, in bronze (51mm) by Luke; Hobart Cup 1874-1974, in bronze (51mm) by Luke; Truganini, 1976, in bronze (50mm) by Pobjoy Mint (C.1969/12, 1974/7, 1976/15). First in case of issue. Extremely fine-uncirculated.(3)
Estimate $60
SOLD $0
Robert Gordon Menzies, 1969, in bronze (63mm) by Andor Meszaros (C.1969/8). Uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Captain Cook, commemorative medal in gold plated silver (44mm). Hallmarked. Nearly FDC.
Estimate $10
SOLD $40
Captain Cook Bicentennial 1970, in 18 carat gold (44mm and 31mm) by Matthew Garrett (C.1970/36,37) gross weight 2.5 ounces set No. 203. In case of issue, FDC (2).
Estimate $700
SOLD $920
Captain Cook Bi-Centenary, 1970, set of two medals in 18 carat gold (44mm and 32mm) by Matthey Garrett (C.1970/36,37) struck by the Royal Australian Mint. Gross weight 2.5oz, set in 780. In case of issue, FDC (2).
Estimate $700
SOLD $920
Royal Visit 1970, in 18 carat gold (38mm; 1.50 ounces) by Matthey Garrett, set of two (C.1970/59,60). In case of issue, set 413, FDC (2).
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,100
Royal Visit 1970, another set, No.911, as previous. In case of issue, FDC (2).
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,100
Royal Visit/Sydney Opera House, 1973, in 18 carat gold (31mm) by Matthey Garrett, gross weight 1.50 ozs, certificate No. 0755. In case of issue. FDC (2).
Estimate $550
SOLD $550
Rex Clarke portrait medallion, struck in copper (62mm) by Michael Meszaros, dated 1974. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
The Australian state medals, proof sterling silver (44mm x 31.7gms) issued by Franklin Mint honouring seventy five years of Federation, set of six medals mounted and framed. FDC.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Victorian Football League, Carlton, Premiers 1981, presentation medal in bronze (65mm) by Andor Meszaros for Brim, Melbourne. With names of the players worked into the reverse design in high relief. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Victorian Football League, Essendon, Premiers 1985, presentation medal in bronze (65mm) by Andor Meszaros. With the names of the players worked into the reverse design in high relief. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $420
The Perth Mint, Western Australia, established 1899, in gold (32.5mm). Contains one troy ounce of fine gold. Uncirculated.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Australia's Bi-centenary, Royal Australian Mint set of six silver medallions 1988. In case of issue. FDC.(6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Australian Bicentennial 1788-1988, commemorative set of six sterling silver medals (50mm) issued by the Royal Australian Mint. FDC.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Australian Bicentennial 1788-1988, commemorative set of six sterling silver medals (50mm) issued by the Royal Australian Mint. FDC.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Commonwealth Bank, 80th anniversary 1992, in gold (22 carat) (28mm) by Royal Australian Mint. Certificate No.292. In wooden case of issue, FDC.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Miner badges, Federated Storemen and Packers Union (12) others (3), 1911-1950's. Very fine-extremely fine (15).
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Transport Workers' Union of Australia - N.S.W. Branch Important collection of union badges covering the period 1947 to 1994. Complete set by year 1947 to 1968 (oval shape, Smith 633), 1969 (Smith 634), 1970 to 1984 (missing 1973 and 1979) (Smith 635), 1985 (Smith 636), 1986 (Smith 637), 1987 (Smith 638), 1988, issued for the centenary of the founding of the Union in 1888 (Smith 639), 1989 (Smith 640), 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1994. Mostly fine-very fine (46).
Estimate $650
SOLD $0
An assortment of tin badges, buttons etc, circa 1918-1950's. Fine-extremely fine (approx 60).
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Union and political badges (tinnies) for various causes. Includes 'Builder's Labourers Federation - Dare to Struggle Dare to Win',. 'Back Union - uranium bans', 'Union and Proud of it', plus others from the printing union, student unionism and equal partners in unions. Fine-extremely fine (8).
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
Accumulation of badges, political, sporting, R.S.L. Very fine. (31)
Estimate $25
SOLD $20
Australian club badges, includes NSW Scottish Regiment, POW Appeal, etc. Mostly very fine. (approx. 100)
Estimate $70
SOLD $0
South Australian Cricket Association, early full members badges in silver. 1889-90 (round) No.145, 1890-91 (Heart shaped) No. 382 and 1892-93 (square) No. 347. SACA initials intertwined on reverse. Fine-very fine (4).
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
New South Wales Government Railways, oval shaped 'Ticket Examiner's badge with crown at top. PTC (Public Transport Commission) of NSW oval shaped badges 'Shunter' and 'Safeworking Station Asst' very fine (3).
Estimate $75
SOLD $50
South Australian Tramways, Municipal Tramways Trust, Adelaide, oval shaped employes badges by stokes. Early type with numbers 'cut out' or voided in centre, later type numbers enammelled. Very fine or better (2).
Estimate $60
SOLD $20