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Bert Hinkler, London to Darwin flight, in oxidised silver plate (51 mm) by Stokes (C.1928/1). Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
South Australian Chamber of Manufactures Inc., a group of seven medals awarded to a Mrs Reid (either as Mrs A.L. or Mrs John Reid) including, Australia Exhibition, 1930, award medals in bronze (33mm) for 'Knitting Wool', 'Wool Knitting' and 'Millinery / Children's'; South Australia Centennial Exhibition, 1936, award medal in silver (33mm) for 'Knitting Wool / Lady's Vest' and in bronze (33mm) for 'Knitting Wool / Infants Dress' and 'Applique Work'; Royal Adelaide Exhibition, 1952, award medal in bronze (33mm) for 'Knitting'. Good very fine-extremely fine.(7)
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Melbourne Cricket Club, membership badges in gilt and enamel, 1930/31-1934/35, 1937/38-1939/40, 1947/48-1953/54, 1956/57. Very fine-extremely fine.(16)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Enamelled badges, Queensland Cricket Association 1931/2-1936/7 (6) by Wallace Bishop, Brisbane. Australia Roller Skating Rink operators Ason by Myers & Co., Brisbane. The Old Hobartian Association byP.J. King, The A.C.T.A. by Stokes and a Fireman's badge (Victoria?) in shape of a griffin in brass. A case with Glenroy Lodge Victoria medals (4) 1954-87. Very fine-extremely fine. (14)
Estimate $70
SOLD $70
Sydney Harbour Bridge Opened 19th March 1932 in bronze (51mm) by Amor (C. 1932/5). Edge impressed 'Interstate 18ft. Boats Handicap won by 'PASTIME'. A. HARDY.' In case of issue, together with World War I pair British War Medal and Victory Medal. Impressed 120 Sgt.A. Hardy 1/A.N. & M.E.F. and two 9 carat gold cuff-links mounted with 1915 half sovereigns (2). Extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Sydney Harbour Bridge opened, Marcus Clark 1932 in bronze (39mm) by Amor with original envelope (C.1932/3). Also ANS S.H.B. silver medal 1982 and MCC worlds bronze 1984,5, silver 1985 United Permanent Bldg., Society coin set with medal in plastic case of issue and set of Port Arthur medals, 1983-6 (set of 6) in bronze (41mm) in case of issue. Finally 1973 Opera House medal in silver (40mm), edge No. 00025.
Estimate $180
SOLD $0
Sydney Harbour Bridge, a group of various items related to this bridge, includes Toll Collector badge No.36, Bridge opening medal 1932 (C.1932/3) with original Marcus Clark descriptive envelope (rare), Roberts bridge medal, 1932 badge of bridge, Golden Anniversary Sydney Harbour Bridge 1932-1982 book (134pps), profusely illustrated, Bridge pre-stamped covers 19/3/1982 with special stamps and postal markings. Very fine - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, in bronze (51mm) by Stokes, (C.1935/6). Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Edward VII, gold medallion (9ct, 9gms, 22mm) obv. bust of Edward VII, rev. Australia 1936 with Kangaroo. Nearly FDC.
Estimate $90
SOLD $100
Australia's 150th Anniversary 1788-1938, in silver plated bronze (58mm) by Amor (C.1938/7). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Sydney Savage Club, oval badge in pressed copper (72x98mm) by Angus & Coote Syd(ney) and B.F. memberships name in print Wilfrid Thomas. Good extremely fine and rare. $ Wilfrid Thomas was a well known radio journalist with the BBC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W., octagonal silver plated medals, Royal Empire Show, Sydney, 7th-15th April 1941 (2); Royal Easter Show 1947, all to Mrs. B. Smith for 'Basket Flowers' and 'Flowers Illuminated', all (64mm) by Stokes & Sons, the first two (C.1941/2). In original cases of issue (broken). Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
Victorian Gold Association, War Medallion in bronze (58mm) by Amor (C.V/8); Australia will go on to the End / We shall Outlive the Menace of Nazi Tyranny war medal in bronze (58mm) by Amor. Very fine-extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $260
R.A. Show, 1949, souvenir medalet from Angus & Coote, in Aluminium (28mm) by Angus & Coote (C.1949/1). Extremely fine.
Estimate $20
SOLD $30
Centenary of the Government of Victoria 1851-1951, in bronze (64mm) by Pinches, London, (C.1951/3), mintage 100. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Centenary of the Government of Victoria, 1951, in bronze (64mm) by Meszaros (C.1951/3). In case of issue. Uncirculated.(2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Stokes & Sons Pty. Ltd. Centenary 1956, in bronze (58mm) by Stokes (C.1956/9), with enamel obverse. In plastic container as issued, uncirculated.
Estimate $30
SOLD $0
Stokes & Sons, 100 years 1956, founders medal in bronze (58mm); by Stokes, in plastic case 12th World Poultry Congress 1962, in bronze (45mm) by A & C Ltd., awarded to 'Ladies' Committee'Miss N.G. Firkin'. Extremelyl fine. (2)
Estimate $40
SOLD $0
Queensland Pastoral Society, Springsure in bronze (51mm) by J.S.& A.B. Wyon, uninscribed. Probably a late striking by Pinches, the reverse rim scored in three places otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Rowing medal, nd, (c.1960), silver rowing medal, 48 mm, by K.G. Luke, obv. crossed oars on rowing scene, anonymous. Edge damaged, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $40
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.27. In case of issue, FDC (2).
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $900
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.26. In case of issue, FDC (2).
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $900
Papal Visit, 1970, in gold (750, 44mm and 31mm) by Mathey Garrett (C.1970/52-3). In case of issue with certificate No.327, FDC. (2)
Estimate $800
SOLD $640
Pope Paul VI, visit to Australia, 1970 two round wall plaques (170mm) in anodised aluminium, one plaque features the bust of Pope Paul VI, the other the Papal Coat of Arms upon a map of Australia. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
Captain Cook Bi-centenary 1970, medals in gold (18ct, 44mm and 32mm) by Matthey Garrett, total weight 2.50 troy oz, set numbered 106. Cased as issued. Nearly FDC.(2)
Estimate $500
SOLD $620
First Postage Stamps, Victoria 1850, Queensland 1860 replicas in 18 ct. gold (18x23mm) by Matthey Garrett 0.64 oz troy, set No.7. In case of issue. Uncirculated. (2 medals)
Estimate $250
SOLD $110
First Postage Stamps, Victoria 1850, Queensland 1860 replicas in 18 ct. gold (18x23mm) by Matthey Garrett 0.64 oz troy, set No.8. In case of issue. Uncirculated. (2 medals)
Estimate $250
SOLD $140
Royal Visit/Opening of Sydney Opera House 1973, in 750 fine gold (31mm) by Matthey Garrett, two medals gross weight 1.5 ozs, set No.8. In case of issue, FDC. (2)
Estimate $500
SOLD $440
The Australian state medals, proof sterling silver (44mm), (31.7 grams each) issued by Franklin Mint honouring seventy five years of Federation, set of six medals mounted and framed. FDC.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Australian stamps, a series of twenty five replica stamps struck in gold plated sterling silver and housed in a custom case. FDC.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150