Catalogue
City of South Melbourne Proclaimed 1883, in silver (39mm) by Stokes & Martin, inscribed on obv. 'Mayors Prize 1885' in left field, 'Alexander Moore ESQ / J.P.' in right field, on rev. 'Albert Park School / No. 1181' above arms, 'D M Roache BA.HM' below arms, edge immpressed 'Edith Meaden', 5581/2 Dux'. Holed at top otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $350
Melbourne Total Abstinence Society, undated (c.1885), in bronze (45mm), by Ottley Birmingham. Edge knocks, holed, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Macleay River Agricultural Association, in silver (23mm) by E. Altmann, inscribed to 'Mrs Garvin/1st/Table Pears/1885'. Attractively toned, nearly FDC and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $400
Departure of N.S.W. troops for the Soudan, March 1885, in copper (39mm) by Evan Jones (C.1885/8). Traces of mint red, nearly uncirculated and extremely rare in this metal.
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,020
The Scottish Australian Investment Company Limited, South Australia, bronzed lead impression of seal (61mm). Extremely fine and probably unique.
Estimate $200
SOLD $270
Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887, in bronze (76mm) by E.A.Altmann, Melbourne, rev. 'First Order of Merit' (C1887/5). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition 1887 in bronze (75mm), 'For Services' by E.A. Altmann, Melbourne. In case of issue, inside lid 'C. Peacock, J.P.' Another, without case. Also 1851 London medal in white metal (75mm) by Ottley Birmingham. Fine-uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $90
SOLD $70
Queen Victoria, Jubilee 1887, in silver (39mm) by Stokes & Martin (?)(C.1887/22). A beautifully toned striking in silver, slightest scratches in field on obv., otherwise nearly FDC and very rare in this metal.
Estimate $600
SOLD $600
Victoria Disrict, Western Australia, in gilded bronze (49 x 49mm Maltese Cross shaped) by Stokes & Martin c.1887 (C.G/6).
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Australia's Centenary, 1888, in bronze (51mm) by W.J.Amor (C.1888/1). Uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Centennial Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888 in gold, (23mm, 7.45 grams), by Stokes & Martin (C.1888/7). Evenly worn, ornate support with loop mount attached, fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $540
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in bronze (76mm) by Stokes & Martin, edge impressed 'J.Thompson Esq.' Cased. Some spotting otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in bronze (76mm) by Stokes & Martin for the Melbourne Mint, edge impressed 'F.E.Becker'. Edge bruises, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888, in bronze (76mm) by Melbourne Mint and Stokes and Martin (C.1888/8). Edge impressed 'E. Hood'. Rim nicks otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Victoria Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, 1888, in silver (32mm) by Stokes & Martin. Uninscribed. Another medal in bronze (32mm) by Stokes and Martin, similar design but without legend, uninscribed. Gouge mark on obverse field, edge bump. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $600
SOLD $500
Exhibition of Women's Industries, Sydney, 1888, in silver (39mm) by W.J.Amor (C.1888/14). Good extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Exhibition of Women's Industries, Sydney, 1888, in bronze (39 mm) by W.J. amor. A uniface striking of the obverse only, (C.1888/14). Probably unique, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $380
New South Wales, Centennial, 1888, brass, (22mm), (C.1888/21). Holed, nearly very fine.
Estimate $30
SOLD $20
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888-89, in gilt white metal (38mm) by Stokes & Martin (C.1888-9/4). Scratch on obverse otherwise good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $900
N.S.W., Poultry, Pidgeon, canary & Dog Society, 1889, in bronze, Prize Medal, (48mm), by Ottley, Birmingham, rev. inscribed, 'Awarded to/ P.R. Russel/ Barbs 1889'. Good extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
Richmond River A.H.& P.Society, Casino, in silver (25mm) with loop mount, inscribed on rev. 'Awarded to / A.Hughes /for / Pony Stallion / 'The Gem' / 1889'. Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $320
South Australia Rowing Association, in silver (42mm) by Stokes (?), inscribed 'Regatta/ April ^/ 1889/ Secretary's Cup/ Torrens/ Lake', rev. 'Adelaide/ Rowing Club/ 1.J. Bruce/ 2. H. Adams/ 3. R.J.S. Adams/ St. A.H. Wood/ cox P. Fahey'. Gold oars mounted on flan. Nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $460
Presbyterian Church of Victoria Jubilee, 1889; opening of the first Federal Parliament 1901; Empire Day, Terang 1917; back to Queenscliff & Pt Lonsdale, 1934 badge (C.1889/3,1901/2 & 1 unlisted). First holed at top, otherwise very fine. (4)
Estimate $60
SOLD $50
Queensland Rifle Association medals, badges etc. in gold (9 carat) (2) and silver (20) includes year shields (10), 1891-2, 94-5, 97-1901, 1903) plus 1893 Major General Owen's prize, plus QRA star 1895, 1896, Moreton REgt 1902-3, plus bronze (1). Nearly all to E.L. Freeman, all by A.J. Parkes, plus to T. Freeman (Southern Queensland) 1937, N.D. Freeman (Old Southportorion Association) enamelled silver badge by Flavelles. E.A. Freeman 1937 and gold shield Masonic 1909. Fine-extremely fine. (26)
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W., in bronze (43mm) by W.J. Amor (C.H/3)., obv. H.E. Robert Duff, C.C.M.G. Extremely fine or better and very rare in this metal.
Estimate $800
SOLD $700
Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W., in white metal, (43mm) by W.J. Amor, (C.H/3), obv. Sir Robert Duff, G.C.M.G. Nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, in silver (48mm) for 'Boar' dated 1893, another for Roadster Stallion, undated. Extremely fine; nearly FDC. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
University of Adelaide, Faculty of Commerce, Joseph Fisher Medal, in bronze (38 mm), by A. Wyon, uninscribed. Good extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
University of Adelaide, Faculty of Commerce, Joseph Fisher Medal, in bronze (38 mm), by A. Wyon, uninscribed. Good extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
University of Adelaide, Faculty of Law, Randolph Isham Stow Medal, in bronze (38 mm), by A. Wyon, uninscribed. Good extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160