Catalogue
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
An accumulation of medalets, tokens, jetons and checks, c.1879-1972, period including a few check pieces, Nannum Club 3d, CTW SA 6d, Stock Exchange Club, 6d; also noted about as struck issues C.1906/2; 1879-80/7; 1887/29 (2); 1897/69; 1899-00/1 & 18 (3); 1901/44; 1902-3/2 & 18; 1938/1; Cessation of Transportation C.1853/2 (edge knocks very fine), Australasian tokens include Marsh halfpenny, Mason Struthers penny, Stokes penny, Harrold Bros penny; Robinson penny etc, and many other items. Fine - uncirculated. (approx. 125)
Estimate $500
SOLD $380
A small group of medalets and checks, mostly c.1880-1900, includes Melbourne International Exhibition 1880-1, C.1880-1/3; 1886/4; 1891/2; 1899/10; and checks for 1d Sagasco Token (uniface) and Dawes and Black, Adelaide check for a pair of boots for purchase of a suit for 42/-. Fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Various medalets, badges, etc., 1887 -1967, includes 1887 plain by Stokes & Martin and Gunslers Cafe 5s in silvered brass. Fine - extremely fine. (23)
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
Medalets and badges, 1888 - 1976 (Cairns) includes (C.1888/16 in gilt bronze) (C.A/1) and (1976/4 in silvered aluminium bronze (?)) and a silver fob medal Naval Military Rowing Race Pt. W.P.H. Miller 29.1.17. Fine-uncirculated. (39)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Various medalets, 1897-1988, mostly common. Fine-extremely fine. (36)
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Assorted medalets and checks, including W.A. Education Dept. award medal for Punctual attendance 1903; Exhibition Mint 1897 Diamond Jubilee medalet in silver; Cole's Field of Gold token; Sydney Ferries 1901; Elementary School Honours, cased; Lord Roberts in silver etc. Mostly fine - extremely fine. (25)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Gold fobs, Highland Gathering, 1st Prize Highland Fling,J. Munro, Goulburn 1896 in 15 carat gold (6.9 grams); another to J. Munro, 1st Juniors 1894, Surry, NSW R(ugby) F(ootball) in 9 carat gold (6.8 grams). Fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140