Catalogue
Sir Joseph Banks, 1816, in bronzed copper (40mm) by T. Wyon and W. Wyon (BHM 911, Eimer 1088). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Tasmania, Brighton Ploughing Association engraved medal in silver (38mm, 13.0 grams) by Charles Jones of LIverpool St., Hobart. Oberse 'Brighton Ploughing Association in a circle around a plough, reverse 'Prize/for the best/Plough/made in the district/October 6th/1853'. Fine/fair and extremely rare if not unique, the earliest engraved medal from Tasmania.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $4,800
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in copper (58 mm) by the Royal Mint (C. 1853/1). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $800
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in white metal (58mm) by the Royal Mint (C.1853/2). Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Melbourne Exhibition 1854, in bronzed copper (64mm) by J. S. Wyon (C.1854/1) edge impressed '223 W. Kirshaw. Australian insects.' In Wyon case of issue, nearly FDC and rare as such.
Estimate $900
SOLD $900
International Exhibition London 1862 in white metal (50mm) by Pinches, reverse depicts Australasia among the continents listed on flag. Very fine.
Estimate $20
SOLD $0
Agricultural medal in silver (44mm) by T. Stokes (circa 1865). Uninscribed and most likely a trial or pattern for a stock issue. Nearly extremely fine and excessively rare, only one other known.
Estimate $750
SOLD $680
Victoria Railways, Free Pass, in silver (35 x 25mm) by T. Stokes (?) circa 1866, reverse inscribed 'Jas. Balfour Esq. MLA'. Pierced with ring suspension otherwise fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $520
Intercolonial Exhibition Victoria, 1866-7, repousse in bronze (220mm) by C. Summmers, of a special medal awarded to T. ROBINSON & Co. by Council of Chairmen of Juries. Polished, mounted in a wooden frame. Very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $420
Products of New South Wales, Paris Universal Exhibition 1867, inm copper (39mm) by L.C. Wyon edge impressed 'Joseph Aarons for Services'. In original case of issue, good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $700
SOLD $600
Visit of Duke of Edinburgh (1867) uniface trial of a pattern obverse dieby Thomas Stokes in lead. This die failed and exhibits a full horizontal die crack. Very fine and excessively rare, only one other known.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,400
Visit of Duke of Edinburgh 1867 in white metal (47mm) by T. Stokes (C.1867/2). Similar but dated 1867-8 (C.1867-8/1). Both pierced for suspension as usual fine-vry fine and the second scarce. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh/Visit to Australia, H.M.S. Galatea, 1867 in white metal (47mm) by Thomas Stokes (C.1867/2). Holed at top and bottom, good.
Estimate $30
SOLD $0
H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh/Visit to Tasmania, 1868, in white metal (47mm) by Thomas Stokes (C.1868/1) holed at top. Good fine.
Estimate $75
SOLD $60
Acclimatization Society Victoria in silver (57mm) by J.S. & A.B. Wyon 1868 after T. Landseer A.R.A. (C.1868/3) edge inscribed 'Presented to Captain Lucas Steamship Southern Cross'. Very fine and extremely rare in silver and as a ship's captain's presentation piece.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $0
Geelong and Western District Agricultural and Horticultural Society, in bronze (35mm) by Pinches, London, uninscribed. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $160
Otago (and North Otago) Agricultural & Pastoral Association, in silver (51mm) first by J. Moore & J. & J. Williams, Bristol, others by J. Moore, the first '1st Prize/Awarded to/Alex. Todd/2 year old/Draught Gelding/1872' second 'C. & J.M. Todd/Best Danish Oats/1884' the third 'C. & J.M. Todd/Best/Fox Terrier/1885'. The first very fine and rare, the others scuffed otherwise extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $900
SOLD $1,240
International Exhibition, Victoria, 1873, in bronze (48mm) by J.Hogarth, edge inscribed 'C.F.Bates, Cocoa & c.' Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
North Western Pastoral and Agricultural Association Exhibition, 26th May 1874, in silver (45mm) by W.J. Taylor/A. Wyon. Uninscribed but awarded to Joseph Aaron. In Flavelle Bros. & Roberts case of issue, toned FDC.
Estimate $800
SOLD $680
North Western P&A Assn Exhibition, 26th May 1874, in silver and bronze (45mm) by W.J. Taylor/A.Wyon uninscribed but awarded to Joseph Aarons. Each in Hardy Brothers, Hunter St., Sydney cases of issue, FDC extremely rare. (2)
Estimate $600
SOLD $660
Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, Ballaarat, 1878, in silver (47mm) by E.A.Altmann, Melbourne. Edge impressed 'T.H.Curnow' (C.1878/1). Edge damage otherwise very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Melbourne Cricket Club, members ticket for season 1879-80. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $190
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (77mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, impressed on rev. 'H.BELL / FIRST AWARD / ETC.' Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
International Exhibition Sydney 1879, in bronze (76mm) by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, reverse inscribed 'Royal Board/of Workmen's Schools/Second Award.' Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $70
National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, in bronze (72mm) by R. Capner, reverse inscribed 'A.E. Davis & Co/First Prize/Blend Wine/Vintage 1876/1880'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
Melbourne Cricket Club, members ticket for season 1880-81. Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $210
Adelaide Industrial Exhibition, 1881, in silver (20mm); Australian Federation - Lord Hopetoun, 1901, in copper gilt (31mm); Declaration of War between England and Germany - Kitchener's Command, 1916, in bronze (23mm); Australia Day, Adelaide 1916, in copper (20mm); Angus & Coote Coronation souvenir, 1953, in aluminium (29mm) (C.1881/6(holed), 1901/1, 1916/1, 1953/10 plus one unlisted) together with large tin badge on stand (90mm) for the Visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales c.1920. Good fine-extremely fine.(6)
Estimate $40
SOLD $50
The National Agricultural Society of Victoria, in bronze (50mm) by Julius Hogarth, reverse impressed 'J. Curtis' edge. Impressed 'First Prize Collection of Portmant Eaus'. Another in silver (36mm) by E.A. Altmann 'J. Curtis/1882' edge 'Special Prize, Portmanteaus'. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Jubilee of Congregationalism in Australia, 1883, in silver plated bronze, back lead filled (100mm) made as a plaque by Jackson & Ives & Co. (in exerque). Extremely fine and excessively rare, only one other known (sod in our sale 16 lot 1304).
Estimate $800
SOLD $0
Coonamble P. & A.A., in silver (44mm) by Evan Jones, reverse inscribed 'T.M. Keough/fora best/5 Fat Wethers/1883'. With ring suspension, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0