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Geelong Exhibition, 1882, Wesleyan Sabbath School, Yarra Street, in white metal (38mm) by Stokes & Martin (C.1882/2). Holed at top, good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $1,000
Large (65mm) pin backed presentation badge in gilt and enamels, presented to James Richmond, Marine Superintendent, Port Jackson Steamship Company, in commemoration of the launching of the paddle steamer 'Port Jackson' (later renamed 'Brighton') at Rutherglen, Scotland in December 1882. Very fine. Extract from the 'Illustrated London News' of 28 April 1883: 'Passenger Steam-Boat For Sydney Harbour. A handsome saloon paddle-steamer, named the Brighton, has been built of steel by Messrs. T.B. Seath and Co., of Rutherglen, Glasgow, to the order of Messrs. McIlwrath, McEacharn, and Co., of London, for the Port Jackson Steam-Ship Company of Sydney, New South Wales. This vessel is intended for the passenger trade of Port Jackson, between the Circular Quay, Sydney, and Manly Beach. Her construction was designed and superintended by Mr. James Richmond, of Sydney. The dimensions are-length, 22 ft., breadth, 23 ft., and depth, 18 ft., to the saloon-deck. She is fitted with compound diagonal oscillating engines, of 1000-horse power, made by Messrs. A Campbell and Son, engineers, Glasgow. The vessel being double-stemmed, the steering gear can be applied to either end at will, an important advantage where quick and efficacious control is required, when manoeuvring in a crowded harbour. She has accommodation for 1200 passengers, and has attained a speed of seventeen miles an hour. In model and design the Brighton bears a close resemblance to the famous Columba, of the Clyde. She will be serviceable to the thousands who, as pleasure seekers or residents at Sydney, are daily accustomed to perform the journey between that city and Manly Beach, which is justly regarded as the Brighton of New South Wales. The steam-boat Brighton will unquestionably prove a great acquisition to the comfort and enjoyment of the Sydney people; and she is a proof of the local enterprise which has called her into existence.' The paddle steamer 'Brighton' carrying 1,200 passengers on the Manly ferry run was a familiar sight on Sydney Harbour for over thirty years before being reduced to a lighter in 1916. With copies of newspaper articles relating to Mr. Richmond and the ship's history and a glazed and framed print of the 'Brighton'.
Estimate $750
SOLD $760
Port Wakefield Agr. & Hor. Society, in gold (23 x 38mm oval) with loop mount, by E.Altmann, inscribed on rev. 'Awarded / to / R.Hamdorf / for / Blood Mare / 1885'. Fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $1,040
The Yorke's Peninsula A.H. & F.Society, Kadina, in silver (50mm) by Altmann, inscribed on rev. 'Awarded to / R.Hamdorf / first prize for / Roadster Mare / 1885'. Edge bump, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $750
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in silver (51mm) by Stokes & Martin, edge impressed 'John B. Whitty Esq.' Official gilt inscribed cased with descriptive ticket, brilliant proof-like uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in bronze (76mm) by Stokes & Martin, edge impressed 'Robert Mitchell Esq.' Official gilt inscribed case with descriptive ticket, brilliant proof-like uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in bronze (76mm) by Stokes and Martin, impressed on edge `Joseph Pickering and Sons'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Commemorative medals and medalets, a collection including Melbourne International Exhibition, 1888, Queen Victoria Jubilee 1897, coronations 1902, 1911, 1937, 1953, also Brisbane Centenary, 1923, Melbourne Centenary, 1934-35, with some varieties and different metals. The majority are in two by two holders with Carlisle numbers, in an album. Good - uncirculated. (approx 210)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $0
Tasmanian International Exhibition 1891-2, in silver (32 mm) award medal with swivel holes at 6 and 12 o'clock, uninscribed (cf.C.1891-2/2); Launceston Industrial Exhibition, 1886-7, white metal (26mm) (C.1886-7/1); Metropolitan International Exhibition, 1877 white metal (38mm) by Stokes & Martin, (C.1877/2); Adelaide, 1881, AE (29mm), award medal to 'Kruger'; Naval & Military Exhibition 1901. Hyde Park, Sydney, white metal (38mm), (C.-). Mostly very fine, last extremely fine, some very scarce. (5)
Estimate $140
SOLD $360
The National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, in bronze (51 mm) by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, reverse inscribed 'Summer Show/ 1894/ E. Broad/ Candied/ Honey'. Considerable surface and rim marks otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $100
Industrial & Juvenile Exhibition, Albury N.S.W., 1896, in silver (45mm) by Stokes & Son, Melbourne, inscribed on reverse Awarded to 'Ramsay Hansfield/ for/ Woolwork Rug'. In official case as issued, extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $640
Australian Commonwealth 1901, One Flag, One Empire, badge in bronze and enamel (32 x 41mm) (C.1901/7). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Gawler Agricultural Horticultural & Floricultural Society S.A., silver medal (47mm), by Stokes & Martin, inscribed 'Awarded to Mr.W. Antwis 1st Prize Buggy Haness, single, 17 Sep 1902'. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Photographic Society of New South Wales, in bronze (39mm) by J. Restall Birmingham. 'International/Exhibition/1903/ awarded to/W. Johnson'. In case of issue. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
North Melbourne Cabmen's Shelter Fund, handcrafted medallion in gold (9.4gms, 15ct, 29mm) with loop mount, by Forster, inscribed on obv. 'Cr Clem Davidson, Treasurer' and on rev. 'presented to Cr. C.Davidson / as a token / of Esteem / and for / Services / Rendered / 13.12.11'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $0
South Australia Chamber of Manufacturers, 1910 South Australian Exhibition (51mm) in silver to 'W.Elvage Modelling in clay or wax' another similar in bronze; 1925 issue (33mm) in silver to 'W. Elvage Modelling' another in bronze 'Repousse Work'. Very fine - extremely fine, all scarce. (4)
Estimate $300
SOLD $400
Scotch College Melbourne in silver (46mm) by H.S. (Stokes) and Co. (C.D/1) edge inscribed 'A.SAXTON 1913'. Also Albury Industrial Exhibition 1896 in silver (22mm) by Stokes (C.-) Extremely fine; Fine. (2)
Estimate $90
SOLD $100
Melbourne & Hobsons Bay Railway Station, in bronze (51mm) by Stokes c.1914 for Alfred Chitty to commemorate the opening of the first steam railway, Melbourne to Sandridge, 1854 (C.M/6). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Shire of Alberton, A.I.F. departure medallion, 1914-15, in gilt and enamel (24mm) by Bridgland & King. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Arthur Yates & Co, medal in bronze (39mm), inscribed on rev. 'Presented / to / A.J.Murray / Bairnsdale / 1915', fob in silver gilt (37mm) inscribed 'S.T.A.C. / 17.3.93 / (2nd) Societies Hdcp / J.Davis'; another in gold (9ct, 3.1gms, 25mm) inscribed '8 Hrs Sports / School Boys Champ / 5.5.24 / 3rd / H.Davis; another in silver (35mm) inscribed 'C.B.P.S.C.S. / H.Davis / Relay / 1924'. Fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
South Australia Chamber of Manufacturers, All Australian Exhibition, 1930 in gold, (32.5mm, 9 carat, 19.2 gms), rev. inscribed 'Adelaide Photographic S'cty. Photography Interclub', another (32.5mm) in bronze to 'R.C. Edwards Photo Seascape'; another 1905 South Australian Exhibition (51mm) in bronze to 'R.C. Edwards for Cabinet Making'. First two in inscribed boxes, all uncirculated and very rare. (3)
Estimate $350
SOLD $620
Department of Government Transport, hat badge, 9574 (N.S.W. Tramways), James Cook Paddington/Sydney Harbour Bridge 1932 medalet in gilt brass (25mm) (C.1932/2). Brass seal, William IV (W.R.) Jas. Carpenter, patentee, patent expired (holed bracteate as issue). Very fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $40
SOLD $50
Melbourne Centenary Royal Show, 1934, award medal in silver (54mm), uninscribed; Numismatic Association of Victoria, 1965 Anzac medallion in bronze (38mm); Great Britain, Metropolitan Kennel Society, award medal in silver (31mm) uninscribed. Very fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta, 1938, in oxidised silver (57mm) by Stokes, Melbourne (C.1938/13). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, Royal Easter Show 1948, in oxidised silver plate (octagonal mm), reverse inscribed 'Cocker Spaniel, Bitch/ Norglen Kennels/ 'Sandylands Topay'. Toned good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $90
SOLD $120
Centenary of Government of Victoria, 1951, cased award medal in bronze (55mm) by K.G.Luke (C.1951/4), inscribed 'awarded to R.H. Allen (S.A.) Jubilee Cricket Match, .... Won by Sth Aust'. In case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $120
Royal Shipwreck Relief Humane Society of NSW, in silver (37mm) awarded to 'Eric F. Clift/ Saved Lives/ 27.1.1953'. Toned very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $250
Sporting medals, by Andor Meszaros including uniface medal in bronze (65mm) of a footballer, another., in bronze of a cricketer (48mm), another., award medal in silvered bronze (48mm) for cricket, uninscribed. Fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $60
SOLD $120
Cairns International Airport, silver medal 1984 (57mm), 'Cairns Port Authority'; The Shorthorn Society of UK..& Ireland, presentation medals in sterling silver (2) (51mm) to R.I.G. & J.D. Hawkes 1954 & 1955 for Champion Bull at Adelaide Royal show, South Australia; bronze (51mm) medal British Empire Exhibition 1924; France bronze medal (62mm) XII Exhibition of Bordeaux 1895. Extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Australian Medical Association, in gold (9ct, 83.06gms, 38 x 50mm) with loop mount, inscribed on rev. 'Angus / Johnston / Murray / Kt., O.B.E. / for / Distinguished Service / 1967'. FDC and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $0