Catalogue
Captain James Cook, in bronze (43mm) by L. Pingo for the Royal Society (1784) (MH 374, BHM 258; Klenman 5; Sutherland 352c). Attractive red brown patina, good extremely fine.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,800
Map of the World in white metal (74mm) by (J.Halliday) depicts New Holland (circa 1830). Tin pest otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Cessation of Transportation, Tasmania 1853, in white metal (58mm) by Royal Mint, London (C.1853/2). Considerable original brilliance, rim nick otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $240
SOLD $240
Cessation of Transportation, Tasmania, 1853, in white metal (58mm) by the Royal Mint (C.1853/2). Edge bruise at 3 o'clock on the obverse, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Cessation of Transportation, Tasmania 1853, in white metal (58mm) (C.1853/2); H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh Visit to Tasmania, 1868, in white metal (47mm) by T.Stokes (C.1868/1). First medal with edge bruises, second holed at top, fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Products of New South Wales, Sydney, 1854, in bronze (72mm) by L.C.Wyon, Royal Mint London. Some spotting otherwise FDC and rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,000
Aboriginal King Plate or Gorget, in thick bronze (68x140mm) 'BOBBEY/CHIEF OF MUNGEY'. Emu to left and kangaroo right, both with heads looking back. Slight bend, otherwise good fine and rare.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $7,200
Aboriginal King Plate or Gorget in thin brass (61x193mm) 'George/Rockhampton' in centre, emu in left apex and kangaroo in right, appears to be circa 1880's. Nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,000
Aboriginal breast plate or gorget, c.1900s, inscribed to 'Chief / Paul / Lake Eyre', crescent shaped brass (160mm x 221mm), holed at each end for suspension on a chain. Inscription in filled with pitch. Very fine.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $3,000
Aboriginal king plate or gorget, c.1900s, inscribed to 'King Noah / Kooninga / Station', crescent shaped brass (155mm x 225mm), holed at each end for suspension on a chain. Inscription in filled with pitch. Very fine.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $3,600
Geelong and Western District Agricultural and Historical Society, in silver (35mm) by (John) Pinches London, reverse inscribed '1st/ prize/ Mr. H. Anderson/ for Horse Hoe/ Septr. 1857'. Nearly very fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $260
Port Phillip Farmers Society, in silver (38mm) by (P.Arnoldi) reverse inscribed 'Dorking Fowls/ First Prize/ to/ Mr. Jas Blackburn/ 1857'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $620
Another, as previous but inscribed 'Ploughing/ Special/ Prize/ awarded/ James Milne/ Mornington 1859'. Grafitti scratches on obverse field otherwise toned good very fine.
Estimate $240
SOLD $440
Ararat Agricultural Society, in silver (38mm) by (?) reverse inscribed 'S.J.Davidson Esq/ for best/ Draught Mare/ 1863'. Nearly extremely fine and rare in this metal.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,040
Queensland Agricultural Exhibition, in bronze (63mm) by J.S. & A.B. Wyon reverse inscribed 'E.J.Blaxland/ Best Show/ 1865'. The inscription stippled over (to obliterate?) otherwise good very fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $300
SOLD $640
Geelong and Western District Agricultural Horticultural Society, in silver (35mm) by Pinches London, reverse inscribed '1st/ Prize/ Dorking Fowls/ To /Mr John Dabison/ Oct. 1868'. Rim bruise at 8:30, a little polished otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $220
SOLD $220
Northern Agricultural Association,Singleton Show 21st August 1872,in silver (37mm) reverse inscribed 'Awarded/ To/ Mr John W.King/ of West Maitland/ For the Best/ Collection of Leather' silver disc, entirely hand engraved, missing ornate surround otherwise toned very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, in bronze (50mm) by J. Hogarth, reverse inscribed 'T.Hogan/ Second Prize/ 1 year old colt/ 'Sandy'/ October 1873'. Toned extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $210
Long Woolled Sheep Association of Victoria, in silver (38mm) by Stokes and Martin, reverse inscribed 'Neil Black/ 4th Prize/ 1875'. Edge impressed 'unshorn Lincoln Rarn'. Toned, good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $560
North Western Agricultural Society's Show, Newbridge in silver (38mm) by Stokes and Martin, reverse inscribed 'J.Buncle/ Melbourne/ 1st Prize/ for /Chaff Cutter Steam or Horse Power/ 4th March 1875'. The title impressed on the edge. Toned, underlying brilliance, good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $340
Fitzroy P.A. & H. Society Rockhampton Show July 1877, in silver (42mm) by J. Moore, Birmingham, reverse inscribed 'Awarded to/ Mr George Jones/ for best/ Bale of Hay'. Title engraved on obverse field of J.Moore stock die. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $270
Villiers & Heytesbury Agricultural Association in bronze (38mm) by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, reverse inscribed '1st/ Prize/ Awarded/ To/ John Rule/ for/ Bull Slut/ 'Blanche of Devon''. Edge impressed 'Annual Show Warnambool, 10th Oct 1877'. Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $480
County of Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society, in silver (38mm) by Ernst A. Altmann Melbourne reverse inscribed 'Mr. J. Buncle/ 1st Prize/ Corn-crusher/ Oct 25th 1878'; another, for same obverse die reverse inscribed similarly but not identical dated March 24, 1880 and the reverse die with gothic lettering. Nearly uncirculated; good extremely fine/ extremely fine.(2)
Estimate $500
SOLD $440
U(pper) H(unter) P.& A. Association 1879, in silver (45mm) by J. Moore reverse inscribed 'Awarded to/ Edward Gates/ for best/ Single Seated Buggy'. Edge bumps otherwise toned good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $460
Agricultural Society of New South Wales, in silver (51mm) by Hardy Brothers, Sydney, reverse inscribed 'Mrs S. Emanuel/ Brahmapootra/ Dark/ Best Coop./ Sydney 1879' (the year of the International Exhibition). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $200
Peak Downs Partoral & Agricultural Society in bronze (46mm) by R.Capner for Flavelle Brothers & Roerts, uninscribed obverse die rusty (?). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
Eastern Downs Horticultural & Agricultural Assn Warwick in silver (31mm) by ? reverse inscribed 'F.H. Selke/ Greyhound Pup/ 'Morna Lee''. Toned good very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $220
National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland in bronze (72mm) by R.Capner, reverse inscribed 'G.Lambert/ First Prize/ For/ Wine Made From/ Isabella Grape/ 1880'. Later gilt on obverse with tiny display mounting holes top and bottom, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
North Queensland P.&.A. Association 1880, in silver (45mm) by J.Moore reverse inscribed '1st Prize Awarded to/ Mr J.C. Steiglitz/ for/ Shorthorn Cow/ 3yrs or over'. Rim bumps and scratches otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
County of Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society, in silver (37mm) by Ernst A. Altmann Melbourne reverse inscribed 'W.Bruce/ Sandhurst/ 1st Prize/ Bottled Porter/ Grand National Show/ 1882'. Surface marks, some brilliance, extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200