Catalogue
Amalagamated Societies Rockhampton 1890, in silver (42mm) engraved on both sides reverse 'Hackney/Awarded to/Dr. Brown's/Clarence'. Scroll mount missing from top University of Sydney, in silver (42mm) by Amor, reverse inscribed 'Junior/Public Examinations/June 1906/Geometry/Vincent Gallen' togetherwith Carlisle E/8, jetons (10) and tokens (8), Maria Theresa thaler, 1758 shilling (holed) and copy of 1761 eight reales. Fair-extremely fine. (24)
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
Royal Agricultural Society of Vitoria, in silver (48mm) for 'Boar' dated 1893, another for Roadster Stallion, undated. Extremely fine; nearly FDC. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
World Columbian Exposition, 1893, in bronze (76mm) by St Gaudens and Barber, awarded to 'PEAK HILL PROPRIETARY GOLD MINING CO.' In case of issue. Extremely fine/uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Award cup, two handled silver plated cup (ht.24cm), inscribed 'Eurora / A & P Society / Champion Prize / for / Export Butter. Won by / Eurora / Butter & Ice Factory Coy / 1895'. Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Victorias 60th year of reign, 1897 in gold (31mm) by Stokes & Sons, uniface, the reverse engraved with town hall in relief 'Presented to the Major of Ballarat A. Bell Esq./By His Fellow Councillors/McDonald Shoppee/Morey, Retallack/Elliott, Heinz, Whykes/and/Brokenshire'. Has had brooch mount removed and polished probably unique and very rare as a gold medalet of the Stokes 1897 series.
Estimate $600
SOLD $1,250
Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1897, medalets in gilded bronze plus one in copper and one silvered (31mm), by Stokes and Sons (C.1897/16 to 1897/75 missing 1897/ 28/32/37/55/74, plus two unlisted), together with Federation, 1901 in gilded bronze (C.1901/23/25). Only three are holed, nearly very fine-extremely fine. (60)
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,350
New South Wales Government Railways, pass in silver, number '37' in centre, inscribed on rev. 'J.HEWITT. 51. 30.6.1.' Very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $450
Commonwealth Celebration, 1901, in gold (321mm) by Llewellin & Co., (C.1901/14) inscribed 'H.W. Sargent' edge '200 yds swimming heat 1st prize'. Voided medalet engraved entirely E.S.S.C. (Eastern Suburbs Surf Club). 2nd Prize. Time 6 mins 49 secs./ 440 yds. Handicap won by H.W. Sargent, 1904; hallmarked I.Z.E.S.12, central monogram HWS. Also silver sovereign case by S.M.L. (1899) (London). The first with loop mount otherwise very fine and rare. (3)
Estimate $500
SOLD $900
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, Edward VII, in bronze (41mm) by DeSaulles (C.E/2). Lightly toned virtually uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $520
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, George V, in silver (41mm) by B. Mackerral (C.9/4) edge inscribed 'J.E.F. Penman'. Edge badly knocked, surface pit marks (but no wear) otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
A.P.I. Mail Exchange Branch, Sydney badge in copper, M.V. Manoora serviette ring with enamelled badge. Royal Visit to Bristol medal 1912 plus 1977 fifty cents and Churchill crown as key-ring. Fine-extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $20
SOLD $10
C.B.F.C. fob, in gold (15ct, 5.6gms, 25mm) with brooch mount and safety chain, inscribed on obv. 'Capt N.Birrell' and rev. 'C.B.F.C. / Premiers / 1913'. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
University of Sydney prize medal in silver (42mm) by Amor reverse inscribed 'Senior/Public Exhibition/1914/Greek/Claude Blaxland (?) uick'. In J. Hurst & Co., Hunter Street, Sydney case of issue, nearly FDC.
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
ANZAC 1914-18 by Dora Ohlfsen in bronze (60mm) (C.1914-18/1); The 7th F.A. Brigade A.I.F. Gymkhana in bronze (52mm) engraved' 107th Bty/Man Handling Gun Comp./won by/Sgt. Fidler C.E.' Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
S.M.S. EMDEN, von Muller, 1914 in silver (33mm) by Lauer of Nuremberg (M.H.430b). Attractively toned, brilliant uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $210
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 $100
SOLD $50
Swimming, Queensland (Q.L.A.S.A.) 'Just Trophy/3rd/3 Mile Hadig Championship/of/Queensland/Won by/Thea Cavill/Time 1-27.8/11.12.15' in 9 carat (?) gold (26mm). Also Championship bar and medal of the U.S.A., (1888) 10 carat (38mm) by Larson & Co., San Francisco, reverse inscribed '220 yd Swim/Women/May 1-1921?Thea Cavill'. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $800
SOLD $800
Bronzewing C(ycling) C(lub), handcrafted award fob in gold (9ct, 12gms, 41 x 45mm) with ring mount, obv. wings atop a bicycle wheel worked in high relief, rev. inscribed 'Bronzewing C.C. / 15 Mile R.R. / Won by A.H.Bell / 10.6.16 / 'also special prize' / Donated by / G.Dotzauer'; another, 1916, in gold (9ct, 10.8gms, 22 x 40mm) obv. wings, bicycle wheel and NAVY worked in high relief on an engraved shield shaped background, rev. inscribed '15 Mile / Navy Road Race / Won by / A.Bell / Time / 43 minutes 20 sec'; together with two Dunlop Road Race, Warrnambool - Melbourne Time medallion 1931 and 1932, in gilt and enamel, both inscribed on rev. to A.Bell and time taken, Bronzewing and Fitzroy Cycling Clubs members badges in silver and enamel for the second, and Navy Service badge. Fine-extremely fine.(7)
Estimate $450
SOLD $520
9744 Education Department Victoria, Swimming and Life Saving, medal in silver (51mm) by Stokes. Edge impressed 'Valmai Fergusson 1931-32'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
World War I, handcrafted fob in gold (9ct, 34mm) with brooch mount, obv. Australian Coat of Arms in centre, clasped hands above, rifle to each side, floral design below, all worked in high relief, rev. inscribed 'From / Jindivick / in Pride & Sorrow / Driver H.Peel / Killed in action / 19.9.17'. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Australian Y.M.C.A. service medal 1918-1919 in silver with ribbon clasps (by Stokes?). Badge enamelled bronze by J.R. Gaunt, London and World War II an active service Women of Australia badge 1943 by G.&E. Rodd. Very fine-extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $60
SOLD $280
Return fob, in gold (15ct, 5.8gms, 25mm) inscribed on rev. 'Presented to / G.Parkinson / From Boort & District / For Services Rendered in the / Great War / 10/7/19'. Good fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Return fob, in gold (9ct, 6.6gms, 26 x 26mm) inscribed on obv. 'Welcome Home 1919 / Maffra', and on rev. 'Pte R.B. Vance / 18th G.S.R.Reinfs. / A.I.F.'. Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Manchester Unity / I.O.O.F., Victoria, fob in gold and enamel (9ct, 7.2gms, 24mm) inscribed on rev. 'Presented to / Bro.A.Jones / By Loyal / Wyndham Lodge / M.U.I.O.O.F / 1.10.19:. Good fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
The Institute of Engineers, Australia, estb. 1919, Peter Nicol Russell Memorial medal, in bronze (64mm). With small corrosion, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $0
Women's Next of Kin Fallen Servicemen, Euroa, badge in gold (9ct, 7.6gms, 22mm). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Stipendiary Stewards Pass, handcrafted in gold 99ct, 1.1gms, 24mm), inscribed on rev. 'Admit to all Racecourses in S.A. / H.Howie'. Very good/fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Victoria, Football 9 carat gold fob medals, 'Phillip's Pictures/Elmore/Most Popular Footballer/1923/won by W. Lahn' other 'N.D.F.A./R.F.C./Premers 1927' (by Dunklings). Also Dutch soccer medal in base metal Amsterdam, L.F.V. Kroon. Fine-very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Arthur Yates and Company, (1925), in silver, 39mm by Amor, Sydney, rev. inscribed 'F.Loweke/ Kaboolture / 1925'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Victoria Railways, Visit of American Fleet to Victoria, 1925, free pass in gilt leather, signed and dated. Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board free pass during the visit of the U.S. Fleet to Melbourne 23rd July to 6th August, gilt white cloth with flags in colours on back. Very fine-extremely fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $400