Catalogue
Australian International Exhibition, Sydney 1879-80, Melbourne 1880-81, in bronze (77mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on rev. 'Sir Samuel /Davenport /K.C.M.G.'. Some spotting, surface marks, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
N.S.W. International Exhibition 1879-1880, in white metal (38mm) by Stokes & Martin (C.1879-80/9). Also medalets C.1888-9/7 gilt bronze; C.1891-2/2 but 32 mm in bronze; C.1899-00/22 in bronze; C.T/6 (1901) in white metal (25mm). Fair-extremely fine (5).
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in silver (51mm) by H. Stokes (cfC.1880/18) edge inscribed 'W.W. Smyth, F.R.S. for services'. Lightly toned, nearly uncirculated. $ Ex Spink Australia Sale 27 (lot 359)
Estimate $180
SOLD $170
Melbourne International Exhibition 1880, in silver (51mm) by H. Stokes edge impressed 'F. Meldon Dunolly-Preserved Fruits'. Surface marks, rim nicks otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in bronze (77mm) by Stokes, edge inscribed 'D.Davies - Juror'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Colac & District Pastoral & Agricultural Society, undated, in bronze (25mm) rev., 'Awarded to....' within wreath, uninscribed. Some spotting, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $160
City of South Melbourne, Proclaimed 1883, in silver (39mm) By Stokes & Martin, inscribed on obverse, 'Mayor's Prize' in left field. 'Robt. Wright Esq./J.P. in right field, on reverse 'School No.1852' above Coat of Arms. 'John Satchell 1866' below. Holed at top, very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
Launceston Art & Industrial Exhibition, June 1883, in silver, (27mm) by Stokes & Martin (C. 1883/1). Pierced for suspension as always, very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia, in bronze (69mm) by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, edge inscribed 'Awarded to Anderson & Co., for olive oil. Autumn Show 1883.' Good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
North Queensland P & A Association, in bronze (45mm) by R. Capner '1883/Pair Imported Fillies/or mares/2nd prize/A.H. Rourke.' Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Hunter River A. & H. Association Maitland Show 1884, in silver (46mm) reverse inscribed 'Awarded to the/Superior Public School/West Maitland/for gaining most prizes/in Drawing, Mapping/and writing.' Complete with coiled rope mount surround and loop suspension, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $540
Tenterfield P.A.M., & H. Society, in silver (38mm) by E. Altmann Melbourne, reverse inscribed 'Awarded to/Hon. E.D. Ogilvie/Sec 2. Class 43/Best Short Hn. Heifer/2 yrs and under 3 yrs/1885'. Cleaned otherwise good very fine. $ Ex Spink Australia Sale 34 (lot 731 part)
Estimate $150
SOLD $340
Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887, in bronze (75mm) by E.A.Altmann, rev., 'For Services' within shield, wreath surround. Edge bruise, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887. First Order of Merit in bronze (76mm) by E.A. Altman, Melbourne (C.1887/5). Extremely fine. $ Ex Spink Australia Sale 27 (lot 367)
Estimate $90
SOLD $80
Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition 1887, in bronze (76mm) by B.A. Altmann, Melbourne, engraved 'Awarded to J. Hinks & Son Ltd.' Extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $70
Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne 1888 in gold (38mm), (46.0 grams), by Stokes & Martin and struck at the Melbourne Mint, edge impressed 'Wilson and Mackinnon'. In case of issue, proof-like field, nearly FDC and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
Australian Centenary 1888, in gilt bronze (51mm) by Amor (C. 1888/1) edge inscribed 'To Edith Hart St Peter's Public School Second Prize for Proficiency and Good Conduct'. Gilding partly worn, patching colour otherwise very fine and very rare as a gilt issue.
Estimate $90
SOLD $50
Richmond River A.H. & P Society, Casino 1888, in gold (hollow?, 22mm, 9 carat, 5.42 gms) by E. Altmann. Melobouren, reverse inscribed 'Awarded to/E.D.S. Ogilvie/for/Best Cow/in yard.' Nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $820
Tasmanian International Exhibition 1891-2, in bronze (32mm) by F.& W. Stewart (not in Carlisle, McNeice 9.1). Blue grey tone, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Prize medal in bronze (45mm) by J. Moore, obverse two horses standing in a field, inscribed on reverse 'Royal Agricultural Society/of/Queensland/August 1893/Double seated/Buggy/W.W. Hurford/Toowoomba'. Edge bruises, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
St. Patricks Cathedral Melbourne, 1894, in gold (21mm) by (Stokes?) made with cross ends. Good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $800
The National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, in bronze (bronzed finish) by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, reverse inscribed 'For exhibition/1895/R.A. Grant/Bull Terrier Dog/Champion/Monkstown/Peer'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Bendigo Juvenile Exhibition 1896 in gold (23mm) by F. Prescott Bendigo reverse inscribed 'Emily C. Lee/Exercise Book/A. Patron.' Slight scratches and rubbed otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
Tasmanian Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, 1898, complimentary season ticket, together with souvenir of Tasmania booklet (130x80mm) c.1890's with photographs of Tasmanian scenes. Fine-very fine. (2)
Estimate $130
SOLD $160
Royal Victorian Institute of Architects, prize medal in bronze (51mm) by Allan Wyon, inscribed on rev., '1898 /Frederick Scott Mackay /Junior Competition /First Prize'. Good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
Confederation of the Australian Commonwealth, 1901, in white metal (39mm) by Spink & Son and Webb & Sons (C.1901/45), together with miniature souvenir edition of the 'Sydney Morning Herald', programmes to Commonwealth Celebrations receiptions May 7th and 9th, 1901. Medalet very good, other items with minor foxing. (4)
Estimate $80
SOLD $110
Villiers and Heytesbury Agiricultural Association in silver (30mm) by A.H. Wittenbach, reverse inscribed 'Awarded/to/W. Houston/Light Draught/1902'. Nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $360
Melbourne Amateur Regatta, estd. 1903, Ladies Challenge Cup, prize medal in gold with loop mount (18.5gms, 26mm). In case of issue. Extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $0
New South Wales Australian Terrier Club founded 1904, in silver (51mm) by W.J. Amor Sydney, reverse inscribed 'Royal Show/1911/Awarded to/J. Matherson/for Australian Terrier/Adult Dog or Bitch/'Australian Colours''. Toned edge bump otherwise nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $400
P.R.F. Association A.P. and I. Show Mackay in gold (31mm) by Stokes & Sons, reverse inscribed 'A.R. Johnstone/Champion/Blood Mare/Chatterbox /1907'. Also silver medal exactly the same except champion deleted. Both in cases of issue, nearly FDC. (2)
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,080