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A selection of commemorative medalets, mostly modern issues including a group of M.R. Roberts issues. Mostly extremely fine-uncirculated. (150)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Coles Book Arcade, set of six commemorative medallions produced by George Dean in 1984 featuring the rare 'BE GOOD DO GOOD AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY' die. (100 sets struck.) FDC.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Victoria, 150th anniversary 1984-5, set of presentation medals, in gilt, nickel plated and bronze (51mm), another bronze with loop mounted for wearing, reverse Victorian flower pink heath by Brim, Melbourne. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $30
SOLD $0
1985 World Orienteering Championships, Bendigo, Victoria, set of three medals in bronze, brass gilt and nickel plated brass (31mm) by Brim; the Australian Bicentenary 1788-1988 (C.3) bronze, (45mm) by Amor; Abel Tasman Festival 1992, bronze (37mm) in packets or cases of issue. Uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $40
SOLD $0
Telecom Australia Service Medal 1987 in bronze (62mm) by Michael Meszaros and struck by the Royal Australia Mint presented to 'Eric J. Mallitt for 36 year's service'. In case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $90
SOLD $120
Australia 200 Years, The Spirit of Australia, complete collection of twenty medals to commemorate Australia's Bicentenary. Medals feature Australian highlights during the period from Captain James Cook to the new Parliament House (27mm) nickel plated steel, all housed in the official plastic faced frame suitable for wall mounting and sold with a twelve page informative colour brochure. Uncirculated.
Estimate $30
SOLD $10
The Spirit of Australia, commemorative medal collection, in a folder (20), together with a set of British medallions, in gilt bronze (38mm), including the Beatles, Madame Tussaud's, Tower of London. Very fine-extremely fine. (40)
Estimate $40
SOLD $10
Australia's Bicentenary 1988 Bendigo bronzed (49mm); 19th National Bottle & Collectors Fair, Bendigo 1990 nickel plated (50mm); Queensland 125 year 1984, Redlands District brass gilt (40mm) (2); Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens 175th Anniversary 1993 bronzed (56mm); The Gletus Oakley Prize for Mathematics by Sheridan bronze (46); Australian Institute of Medical Laboratory Scientists, partly finished medal by Sheridan Perth, with 'W.A. Branch Gold Medal' lightly inscribed on the reverse, bronze (51mm). Very fine-uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $40
SOLD $20
Admella commissioned replica medal, produced by the Royal Australian Mint in 1990 (to raise funds for the Portland Lifeboat Restoration Appeal), 50mm, (61.4 grams), bronzed satin gilt and limited to a minting of 1000, No.991, cased and boxed; together with a book, Captain John Noble, Hazards of the Sea, A&R, Sydney, 1970, 251pp, 23 illustrations throughout text, ex library copy. FDC; fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Commemorative medals, including Battle of the Coral Sea, Navy Week, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Parliament House Canberra, Holey Dollar & Dump, with some duplication. In plastic cases. Extremely fine-uncirculated. (100)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Perth Mint medallion, reverse legend reads 'Struck by Westland Stamps at the Perth Mint on 8th December 1993 000063' (31mm) gold plated type; another with same reverse legend and number 000095 silver plated type, both housed in official kauri wood holder and cardboard box of issue. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $20
SOLD $10
Sporting fobs, silver and gold, obverse monogram CBWA (?) /'won by/Ed Hale/1890'; Snooker in 9 carat gold (28mm; 7.2gram) C & F Club (cricket and football) 1916; N.S.W. R.F.L. 1916, Newtown District in 9 carat gold (27 x 43mm, 3.3grams) hallmarked by Harry Young. 'C. Puckeridge'. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Gold fob, 9 ct engraved with Australian coat of arms with enamel shield, (2.3 grams), set in spiral ring support and loop attached, c.1900; another silver and gold award medal with initials SR, the reverse 'Leichardt Boy Scouts/ Awarded to Bugler Roy/1st/ Best Scout Comp/ June 1914' (7.5 grams); both with hallmarks. Fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
G.R.F.U. Football fobs 9 carat (3) and silver (2) all to A. Hicken 1903, 1906, 1909 and two undated. (9 carat total 15.5grams). Fine-very fine. (5)
Estimate $180
SOLD $180
Cricket, Batting Overs, by by W.S. Simmons 1905, in 9 carat gold (13.6 grams, 31 x 44mm). A Silver fob by WJD won by F. Morris, Brungle C.C. Fine. (2)
Estimate $90
SOLD $120
Football fobs, Rugby Union to J. Watterson 1907 and 1909 M. Olso 1926. A.I.F. Solman Agg won by E. Woolmer 1928.9 all 9 carat. (total 13.6 grams). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $160
Lodge fobs, Oddfellows Balmain 1922 by E.S. (4.7 grams) Druids, Wynnum 1927 by Stegman & Son, Brisbane (3.2 grams). Also Bookkeeping Prize 1909 (5.4 gram) obverse labor at base of globe. All 9 carat. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Pre-World War I, 9 carat gold fob medal, brooch mounted (32mm, 9.2 gram) Sgt. G. Dabelstein, 2 Sqn. 14th A.L.H. (Australian Light Horse) 21.4.10. Fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $130
E.D. Rifle Club gold (9 carat) fob medal (7.4 gram) (29mm) J.P. Roche 1911 E.D. (Eastern Districts?). Fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
S.A.C., Swifts (Sydney Athletic Club?) gold (15 carat) fob medal (5.0 grams), (21 x 27mm), edge hallmarked 15 carat, reverse inscribed 'Life Member/E.J. Fleming/ 21.5.12). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $80
Boxing and Victorian Railways, 9 carat fob (36mm 5.9 grams) by W. reverse 'Australian Navy/Light weight Championship/won by/J.A. O'Donnell/March 1918' Victorian Railways Ambulance enamelled and 9 carat gold (27mm) by H. A. Jones 'J.A. O'Donell/1938/Supt'. Silver enamelled efficiency fob medal (triangular) by Stokes 'J.A. O'Donell 29.4.35' and copper V.R. employee's tally (6420). A rare group to a railwayman. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $400
SOLD $220
Souvenir fobs, Australia (2) Tasmania (1) maps hallmarked 9 carat. Also bird club award 1920 for best Yorkshire (9 carat) (total 12.5 grams). Very fine-extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $70
Firefighter's fob, shield shaped 'Presented to/Ross Ward/by employees/of the/Bailey Timber Coy/Mandurah/ 12.9.21 (27 x 39mm) by Levinson Perth in 15 carat gold (7.9 grams). Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $420
S.S.A.S.C. swimming fobs 9 carat (3) all to R.J. Hill 1921-3, Surf Life Saving Assn. of N.S.W., Proficiency medal in bronze and N (Newcastle) D.B.F.A., 9 carat fob to J. Hill 1922 (total 9 carat 25.1 grams, two have enamelled swimmers diving). Nearly extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Manchester Unity/IOOF, fob in gold and enamel, with fob chain 9ct, 11.2 grms, 24m, inscribed on rev. 'Presented to /J.T. King/For Services/Rendered20.12.22'. Good - fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Football and Swimming both 9 carat to A.McDonald Pyrmont 1927 and 1923 (total 13.0 grams). Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $140
SOLD $100
Gold Fobs, all 9ct, S.B.A.S.C./presented/by Mrs S. Ray/won by E. Carter/1927/25mm., 4.1grms; Grand Champ/Piano Solo/L'ton. Comp/won by/E. Carter 1936, 37mm, 4.7grms; L'ton. Com. Assn/Maples/Trophy/Piano Solo/E. Carter 1938, 32mm, 2.9grms; L>C>A>/1940/championshio Piano Solo/E. Carter 36mm, 2.8grms; John Bishop Trophy 1936, 37mm, 4.8grms, uninscribed; Victorian/Rifle Medal/won by/H.E. Carter/1908, 37mm, 6.8grms. Very fine - Extra fine (6).
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
Gawler Jockey Club - Life Member PSAA Life Membership (1967). Both 9 carat (total 10.4 grams). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
Commercial Travellers Association of Australia 1921, 1947, 1957, all different recipients. Fine-very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Taiwan, enamelled and gilt rifle membership badges one with FRA (Formosa Rifle Association). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $40
SOLD $20