Catalogue
George III, Resolution and adventure medal, 1772, in silver (44mm) by Matthew Boulton for Sir Joseph Banks. Struck from the second reverse die (without die crack). (M.H. 373; BHM.165). Only 142 struck, lightly toned, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $4,300
George III, Resolution and Adventure medal 1772, in platina (brass) by Mathew Boulton (BF on truncation) (44mm) (M.H.373;BHM 165). Struck from the first (or cracked reverse die. Suspension ring missing and pierced for wear, very fine and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,600
Captain James Cook, memorial medal in silver (43 mm) by L. Pingo for the Royal Society (M.H.734; BHM 258). Has been lacquered, otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $800
SOLD $420
Captain James Cook, memorial medal in bronze (43mm) by L. Pingo for the Royal Society in 1784 (MH.734;BHM258). Some mint red, extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $270
France, Charles X, Voyage of discovery to the South Seas by the Committee 'Astrolobe' of 'Urville, 1826 in bronze (49.5mm) by Depautis (M.H.190). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in white metal (58mm) by the Royal Mint (C.1853/1). In Wyon case of period, considerable brilliance extremely fine or better.
Estimate $150
SOLD $210
Products of New South Wales, Sydney 1854, in silver (72mm) by L.C. Wyon, Royal Mint London. Extremely fine and very rare in this metal.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $3,500
Geelong and Western District Agricultural and Horticultural Society in silver (41mm) by Pinches London, reverse inscribed 'Prize/to/Miss Gertrude Hyams/For/Poney/Septr 1859'. A few surface marks otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare with such an early date.
Estimate $300
SOLD $260
Seymour Agricultural Association, in silver (38mm), inscribed on reverse 'First Prize / For / Horses / MR P.TIERNAN / 1863'. Good fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $380
Melbourne Town Hall, laying of foundation stone, Visit of H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh to Victoria, 29th November 1867, in gold (23mm) by Thomas Stokes (C.1867/3). Holed at top. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,600
A collection of medalets from 1880, mostly for jubilees and coronations, mostly common and may house ? in 2x2 holders, all in plaastic album. INcludes C.1887/23, 1897/80 1899-00/22 gilt, 1932/3, 1880-81/9 silver and undated R/1). Mostly fine-uncirculated. (119).
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
Dimboola and N.W.Wimmera Agricultural and Pastoral Society, in bronze (44mm) by Altmann, inscribed on reverse 'J.D.JONES / 2ND PRIZE / FILLY.2YRS / 1881'. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
'Henty' Jubilee, Portland, 1884, in white metal (32mm); Mt Gambier old residents Associations, 1919, in copper (32mm) (C.1884/1(2), 1919/1). Extremely fine.(3)
Estimate $40
SOLD $70
Melbourne Centennial Exhibition, 1888, in silver (19mm)(C.1888/17); Australian Corroboree Adelaide (undated) in silver (18mm); dog registration tage, bronze, July 1 1897-June 30 1898, District No.43. First holed at top, second with pin mount missing. Fine-very fine.(3)
Estimate $40
SOLD $50
N.S.W. Railways, first class pass, in silver, 1889 (22 x 27mm) inscribed on reverse 'J.PROUSE / 31'. Fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $210
N.S.W. Railways, first class pass 1891, Southern & Western Systems II, in gold (9.8gms, 18 x 21mm oval), inscribed on obverse 'W.E. TILBURN / 230'. Holed at top. Nearly extremely fine and very rare in this metal.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
Australia for the Australians, White Australia, medalet, bronze outer, aluminium centre (23mm), on reverse, Population, Production, Progress, Protection. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $560
Lapel badge, in silver (24mm) in the design of a map of Australia featuring the Coat of ARms, by S.E. Comen 19.6.99. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Handcrafted gold fob (9ct, 5.8gms, 40 x 28mm shield shaped), on obverse engraving of early fire engine, on reverse inscribed 'ENGINE PRACTICE / FOR THREE MEN / WON BY / A.SCHINDIER / WARRAGUL / DEC 1900'. Good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $400
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, established 1855, Edward VII medal, in silver (41mm). Obverse with matt finish, reverse brilliant, a choice proof striking FDC and very rare as such.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,100
Edward VII, Coronation 1902, in gilded bronze (27 x 39mm) by Stokes; Lord Baden Powell visit to Australia, 1931, in silvered bronze (31mm) by Stokes. (C.1902/12(4), 1931/1). Extremely fine-uncirculated.(5)
Estimate $40
SOLD $50
Education Department of Western Australia, 1906, attendance medallion in silver (31mm); 29th International Eucharistic Congress, Sydney, 1928 in silvered bronze (40mm) BY Amor (C.1928/2); Edward VIII, award medal in bronze (54mm) by Stokes, uninscribed; George VI, award medal in silvered broze (54mm) by Stokes, inscribed on reverse 'Dandenong Festival / 1949'; Amateur Boxing and Wrestling Union of Australia, championship medal, in bronze (57mm) by Stokes, uninscribed. Fine-good very fine.(5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Federated Mining Employees Association of Australia, medallion in gold and enamel (9ct, 4.2gms, 24mm) by Bridgland & King, Melbourne, engraved on reverse the initials 'W A G'. Good very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $640
Launceston Football Club, Tasmanian Football League, Premiership 1912, medallion in 9ct gold and enamel, inscribed on reverse 'STATE PREMIERS'. Suspension ring broken. Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
HMAS Sydney: SMS Emden Nov 9 1914 by W. Kerr, Sydney, silver mounted Mexican peso dated 1900 Mexico City. Good very fine and rare, the first one peso we have handled.
Estimate $750
SOLD $800
Captain von Muller, SMS Emden 1914, in silver (33mm) by L. Lauer, Nurembert (M.H.430b). Attractively toned, nearly extremely fine/extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
(SMS Emden) Captain Lieutenant von Mucke, 1915, in blackened iron (106mm) by F. Eue/Verl Ball Berlin, Z in circle behind palm tree for Zeigler (?) (M.H. 431a). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $460
Gallipoli April 25 1915, in gold (22 carat, 12.8 grams 25mm) by Prouds Ltd., (C.1915/7 not listed for gold). Sold with contemporary handwritten card dated 2nd October 1924 'From the Organisers of Australia Day and the 1st medal struck to honour the Anzacs!' In case ofissue (broken at hinge, medal has two severe edge bumps otherwise brilliant nearly uncirculated and very rare in this metal, the first we have handled.
Estimate $400
SOLD $1,020
Patriotic badge, in gilt and enamel with loop suspensin, (23mm) 'For our Brave Boys', by Bidgland King.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Hobart 8 Hrs Demonstration Committee, 1915, in gilded bronze and enamel (29 x 32mm, shield design) inscribed on reverse 'F. J. Donnellan/Eight Hrs/29.11.15'. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $250