Catalogue
Ploughing medal
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $5,600
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in copper (58 mm) by the Royal Mint (C. 1853/1). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,450
Melbourne Exhibition, 1854, in copper (64mm) by J.S. Wyon (C.1854/2). In case of issue, good extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $900
SOLD $0
Melbourne Exhbition, 1854, in white metal (63mm, 9mm thick) by J. S. Wyon. Edge bump scratches and carbon spots otherwise good very fine and very rare, the only example known in this metal.
Estimate $500
SOLD $360
A group of agricultural medals including; Port Phillip Farmers Society, in silver (39mm) by Arnoldi, inscribed on reverse 'Cart & Plough Harness/Second Prize/to/Mr Clark/1857'; Port Phillip Farmers Society (51mm) inscribed on reverse 'Chinese Geese/First Prize/to/Mr J.G. Clark/1857'; Victoria Industrial Society, in silver (32mm) mounted in an ornate wreath surround, inscribed on reverse 'Awarded/to/John Clarke/For the Best Twelve/Basils/ Exhibited Feby./1858'; Victoria Industrial Society, in silver (32mm) mounted in an ornate wreath surround, inscribed on reverse 'Awarded/to/John Clarke/For the Best/Skirt Hides/or/Bag Leather/February/1858'; Port Phillip Farmers Society, in silver (51mm) inscribed on reverse 'Sow/Small Breed under 12 Months/First Prize/Awarded to/Mr D.G. Clarke/Annual Exhibition 1859'; Port Phillip Farmers Society, in silver (50mm) inscribed on reverse 'Litter under 3 Months old/First Prize/Awarded to/Mr D.G. Clark/Annual Exhibition 1859'; London Exhibition, 1862, in bronze (77mm) by L.C. Wyon, edge impressed 'J.Clark. Class XXVI'; Dublin International Exhibition, 1865, in bronze (76mm) by Alex Geefs, Brussels, inscribed on reverse 'Section XVI B/Clark & Son'; Paris International Exhibition, 1867, in bronze (51mm) by HG.Ponscarme, impressed on reverse 'Clark & Fils'; National Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1873, in silver (51mm) by J. Hogarth, inscribed on reverse 'J.W. Clark & Sons'; Philadelphia International Exhibition, 1876, in bronze (77mm) by H. Mitchell, uninscribed; Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in bronze (76mm) by H. Stokes, edge impressed 'D.G. Clark Juror'; Paris International Exhibition, 1889, in bronze (64mm) by L.Bottee, impressed on reverse 'J. Clark & Sons'; Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, Champion Prize, in silver (48mm) inscribed on reverse 'D.G. Clark/for/Roadster Mare/1893'; Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, Champion Prize, in silver (48mm) inscribed on reverse 'J.G. Clark/for/Trotting Stallion/1893'; Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, Champion Prize, in silver (48mm) inscribed on reverse 'J.G. Clark/for/Thorobred Mare/1893'; Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, Champion Prize, in silver (48mm) inscribed on reverse 'D.G. Clark/for/Trotting Stallions/1895'; Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, Champion Prize, in silver (48mm) inscribed on revrse 'Geo Clark/for/Potatoes/1902'. Very fine-extremely fine. (18)
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $3,700
Acclimitization Society of Citoria, in bronze (57mm) by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, London 1868 (C.1868/3). Re-toned on ververse otherwise extremely fine and attractive.
Estimate $350
SOLD $420
International Exhibition Sydney, 1879, in gilt copper and bronzed copper (76mm) by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, first inscribed on reverse '(T.W.) Thorley's/ Cattle Food Co./First Award', second 'J. Thorley/First Award.' International Exhibition, Melbourne 1880 in copper (72mm) by H. Std.??? STOKES, edge impressed 'T. Thorley, London - Food for cattle.' The first very rare, good extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $500
SOLD $320
Villiers & Heytesbury Agricultural Assoctn, in silver (38mm) by Stokes & Martin, reverse inscrubed '1st Prize/Awarded to/J.&M. Barry/for/Light Shoeing/Warrnambool/Oct 26th 1881' together with French five francs 1834K. Both polished and removed from brooch mounting on reverses. Very good. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
A group of medals awarded to Albert Alston including Jubilee of Victoria Exhibition 1884-85, in silver (30mm) inscribed on reverse to 'G.A.Alston'; Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, in silver (36mm)(2) by Stokes & Martin, first inscribed on reverse 'Gilbert Alston' and impressed on edge 'First Prize, Farm Waggon 1892', second inscribed on reverse 'Gilbert Alston / 1902' and impressed on edge '1st Prize, Farm Tip Dray'; Port Phillip Farmers Society, in silver (51mm) by Arnoldi, inscribed on reverse 'Grass Seed Harrows / 1st Prize / awarded to / Mr Gilbert Alston / Animal Exhibition 1860'. Very fine-extremely fine.(4)
Estimate $400
SOLD $620
A group of medalets and tokens including Queen Victoria Jubilee 1897, Brisbane in gilded bronze, Ararat in gilded bronze, Geelong in silver and gilded bronze, Kyneton in gilded bronze, Ararat in silvered bronze; Australian Commonwealth in silver, undated; Presbyterian Mens League in bronze; tokens, counterstamped (3), Charles Hotham, E.R.Banks, BCOF, Leeds Non.Con. Cup badge 1914. Good fine-very fine.(19)
Estimate $90
SOLD $290
A group of medalets, including jubilees, centenaries, etc., includes Carlisle 1884/4; 1899/1; 1901/25; 1901/37; 1913/5; 1918/2; others later (4), Navy League medalet and 1902 Coronation medalet. Fine - uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $60
SOLD $0
Award medal in silver with brooch mount (38mm), engraved on obv. 'For/ 18 Dahlias/ won by / J. Tillotson/ 1885' and on rev. 'Presented by/ Dr Hall/ to the / South Surban/ Horticultural Society'. Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $0
Departure of NSW Troops for the Sudan, 1885, in white metal (38mm) by Eva Jones (C.1885/8). Pierced for suspension, extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
South Australia, Wallaroo, fantasy gold coins (10) in custom made wooden case all from the one pair of dies simulating doubloons of the 17th and early 18th century (pirate treasure) with VOC (Netherlands East India Company initials) and dated 1701. Weight of each 12.2 grams, total pure gold 1.5 ounces. The lid of case inscribed 'Capt. Antong/Wallaroo/In Appreciation/Jan Van Work/1887.' Good extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $0
Australia for the Australians, White Australia, medalet (23mm) in bronze with map of Australia in aluminium in centre, on reverse 'Population, Production, Progress surrounding map with 'Protection' across centre. Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $400
A.B.C. Optomists League, Advance Australia, badge in gilt and enamel (19mm) by Miller & Sons Sydney. Good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Independent Order of Oddfellows, handcrafted silver star (68mm) with bar, inscribed on reverse 'Presented / to / Bro. William Hayles / by Anders Lodge / No.27 / July 1st 1896'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $130
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, a group of medals awarded to Henry Beattie and Henry Beattie & Sons between 1897 and 1905, including; 1) in gold (35mm, 22.7gms) inscribed on reverse 'Henry Beattie/1898' and edge impressed 'Hereford Cow'; 2) in gold (15ct, 15gms, 31mm) with suspension ring, inscribed on reverse 'Henry Beattie/Hereford Cow/1900'; 3) in gold (15ct, 15gms, 31mm) with suspension ring, inscribed on reverse 'Henry Beattie & Sons/Hereford Cow/or Heifer/1902'; 4) in gold (15ct, 15gms, 31mm) with suspension ring, inscribed on reverse 'Henry Beattie & Sons/Hereford Cow/1904'; 5) in silver (47mm, 66gms) undated, inscribed on reverse 'Henry Beattie/ Shropshire Down Ewe'; 6) in silver (47mm, 66gms) inscribed on reverse 'Henry Beattie/Shropshire Down Ram/1893'; 7) in silver (47mm, 66gms) inscribed on reverse 'Henry Beattie/Hereford Heifer/1894'; 8) in silver (36mm, 30.7gms) inscribed on reverse 'Henry Beattie/1897' and edge impressed '2nd Prize Pair of Fat Oxen'; 9) in silver (36mm, 30.7gms) inscribed on reverse 'Henry Beattie/& Sons/1904' and edge impressed '3rd Prize Hereford Bull 4 years Old or Over'. 10) in silver (36mm, 30.7gms) inscribed on reverse 'Henry Beattie/& Sons/1905' and edge impressed inscribed on reverse 'Henry Beattie/& Sons/1905' and edge impressed '3rd Prize Hereford Cow 4 years Old & Over'. Gold medals in presentation cases, extremely fine-uncirculated (10).
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $0
South Australian related medalets including Transvaal War Peace medal (C.1899-00/18), Mt Gambier, Relief of Ladysmith (C.1900/19), Cheer Up Our Boys Society, Adelaide (C.1914/1), Visit of the Prince of Wales to Gawlor (C.1920/10), Centenary of Unley 1971, also Royal Agricultural Society Show souvenir 1922, 1924 (C.1922/3) and Myre Centre ride token. Very fine-good vey fine.(8)
Estimate $50
SOLD $180
Boer War, Relief of Mafeking, Warracknabeal, medalet in gold with brooch mount (15ct, 6.4gms, 23mm) (as C.1900/5). Very fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $660
Morant War Hospital, in silver (31mm) reverse plain, possibly a British issue circa 1902. Toned extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Tasmanian Centenary. 1903, Cape Raol, (19mm) in silver (C.1903/4). Nearly fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $160
Federated Saw Mill Employees Association 1907, S.A. (South Australian Branch, in silver (bracteate style with serrated or saw teeth edge) (24.5mm) (not in Smith, cf 326, Vict Branch 1908). Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $250
A group of medalets including Anzac, Victory, Coronation 1911, 1937, Melbourne Centenary. Good-nearly extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $20
SOLD $10
Gold Music fob, Ballarat 1911, Boosey Shield won by Rozelle D. Band E. Price (Cornet) in 9 crt. gold. Damaged on obverse, otherwise fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Visit of the Commonwealth Fleet to Sydney, 1913, medalet in bronze (28mm)(C.1913/5); Welcome to the British Naval Squadron, 1924, in gilded bronze (31mm)(C.1924/2); Visit of the American Fleet, 1925, in silvered bronze with enamelled U.S.A. flag in centre. Good fine-very fine.(3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Captain Von Muller, S.M.S.Emden 1914, in silver (34 mm) by Ziegler and Grunthal (cf.M.H. 430b). Toned, uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $400
SOLD $360
Captain Von Muller, Emden 1914, in silver (33 mm) by L Lauer of Nuremberg (M.H. 430b). Uncirculated and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $300
SOLD $360
Captain Von Muller, Emden 1914, in silver (33 mm) by L Lauer of Nuremberg (M.H. 430b). Uncirculated and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $300
SOLD $270
Captain Von Muller, S.M.S.Emden 1914, in silver (34 mm) by Ziegler and Grunthal (cf.M.H. 430b). Has been holed, repaired and tooled, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0