Catalogue
The Horticultural Society of London, Sir Joseph Banks, in silver (38mm) by W.Wyon (Einer 1138; BHM 1041) inscribed on reverse 'Presented to/ Mr P.Flanagan/ for/ GRAPES. Exhibited July 18/ 1837'. Edge bruises otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Hobart Town Grammar School 1845, in silver (31mm) hand engraved on shaved down or smoothed halfcrown(?), reverse 'AIbr.S. Robson/ Reward/ For/ General/ Attainments'. Worn, good fine/ nearly fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,120
Cessation of Transportation to Tasmania 1853, in white metal (58mm) by Royal Mint London (C. 1853/2). Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
The Prince of Wales and the Princess of Denmark, commemorative medal, Victoria, May 19th 1863 (C.1863/2). Edge bruise, knocks in fields, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh/ HMS Galatea 1867, in white metal (47mm) by T.Stokes (C.1867/2). Another, but for visit to Tasmania (47mm) by T. Stokes Melbourne (C.1868/1). Very fine; extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $220
Billi Ex: Rex: Vict. 1872, in silver (22m) by J. Hogarth, Stokes & Martin (C. 1872/1 but this has a different reverse die). Attempted piercing on obverse, otherwise toned extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
International Exhibition, Victoria, 1873, prize medal in silver (47mm) by J.Hogarth, edge inscribed 'Thos Meredith, Wine'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $400
Hunter River A & H Association, Maitland Show, 1878 handcrafted in silver (42mm) with ornate vine entwined surround and vine leaves at top with ring suspension (61x52mm), reverse inscribed 'Awarded/ to/ Mr Edward Sheppard/ for/ WATERMAN'S SKIFF/ with two sliding seats'. Extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $700
SOLD $1,100
Agricultural Society of New South Wales, in silver (51mm) by Hardy Brothers Sydney, reverse faintly inscribed '1879/ Blacket & Davy/ Implements' in script. Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Australian International Exhibition, Sydney 1879-80, Melbourne 1880-81, Presentation medal in copper (76mm) to Sir Albert W. Woods for Services, by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, obv. Albert Edward Prince of Wales K.G. President of the Royal Commission, head to right. Good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $440
Melbourne International Exhibition 1880, in silver (51mm) by H.Stokes edge impressed 'E.Kinneman, Sydney - Sailing Boat. 1st Award.' (cf e.1880/18). Toned extremely fine and an interesting subject.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Collingwood Rifle Corps, 1881-1882, handcrafted prize medal in silver (27mm x 30mm) with loop mount for 3rd aggregate / won by /Corporal Ward; Italy, twenty lire, 1860P with mount. Very good. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $270
Hampden & Heytesbury Pastoral & Agricultural Society, medal in bronze (38mm) by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, inscribed on reverse 'C & A Finlay / Second Prize / Longwoolled Ram / 6 or 8 tooth / Grassfed', impressed on edge 'Camperdown 25 Oct 1882'. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Northern Agricultural Association, Singleton Show 1885, in silver (36mm) with ornate vine entwined surround with ornate floral leaf and branch support at top with ring-suspension (62x47mm) reverse 'R.H.Quinton/Buggy best adapted/For Country Roads'. Entirely hand-crafted, toned extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $940
Another, exactly as the previous except reverse inscribed 'R.H.Quinton/ Single Seated Buggy/ With Hood'. Hand crafted, toned extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $860
Crookwell Agricultural & Pastoral Association in silver (38mm) by E.Altman Melbourne, reverse inscribed 'Thos Cope/ Collection of/ Pot Plants/ 1886. Attractively toned uncirculated and in case of issue.
Estimate $400
SOLD $840
Hunter River Agricultural & Horticultural Association, Maitland 1886, in silver (68mm) with ornate leaf covered vine entwined plain and vined surrounds, surrounded by kangaroo and emu either side of a palm tree with ring suspension fitted with chain on plain back, unsigned but possibly by Evan Jones, reverse 'R.H. Quinton/For Best/Single Seated Buggy/1886'. Entirely hand crafted and beautifully made extremely fine and very rare, the first we have seen.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $5,700
Tamworth L.P.P. A & H (Liverpool Plains pastorial, Agricultural & Horticultural) Association 1886 in silver (30mm) with ornate floral and vine entwined surround with grapes, leaves and flowers top and bottom and ring suspension (66x40mm), reverse 'R.H.Quinton/For Best/Double Seated Buggy/ 1886'. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $980
Another, exactly as previous except for 'Single Seated Buggy'. Has been cleaned otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $920
Tamworth L.P.P. A & H Association 1888, in silver (29mm) with entwined sorround, grapes and leaves support on top with ring suspension (53x36mm), reverse inscribed 'Awarded/1st Prize/To/R.H. Quinton/For Best/Double Seated/Buggy'. Entirely hand crafted, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $940
Another, very similar to the last however reverse inscribed 'Single Seated'. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $960
Australia Centenary 1888, in bronze (51mm) by Amor (C.1888/1). Minor edge nicks otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Exhibition of Women's Inustries Sydney 1888, in silver (39mm) by Amor (C.1888/14). Minor obverse hairlines otherwise toned extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Tamworth L.P.P. A & H Association 1893, in silver (33mm) with double entwined and plain surrounds with grape leaves and branches in support at top with ring suspension (61x44mm) reverse inscribed 'R.H. Quinton/Double Seated/Buggy'. Entirely hand crafted, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,040
Another, exactly as previous but for 'Single Seated/Buggy'. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,020
N.S.A.A & C.C. (Northern Suburbs Amature Athletic & Cycle Club) 30.3.95, 9 carat gold (32mm, 6.8 grams) fob medal reverse inscribed 'P.A.N Smith/ 1st IN THE/ 2 MILE/ Tandem Race'.
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
Bendigo Ramblers C.C., cyclists club, handcrafted badge in silver c.1900, pin backed (36mm). Pin missing, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Waratah C.C (Cricket Club) 1900, in 9 carat gold (25mm, 3.1 grams) voided crossed cricket bats, 'Presented to J. Johnston/Best score'. Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
St Patricks Cathedral, Melbourne, medalet in silver (22mm), on reverse The Cathedral Club 1.7.04; Cathedral Club, member badge in gold and enamel (9ct, 5.5gms, 29mm x 25mm) by Bridgland & King, inscribed on reverse 'Cathedral Club / Most / Members / 1913-14 / T.Cotter'. Very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $280
Cricket fob medal, 9 carat (4.6 grams) 'St.James C.C./ 1st Bowling/ A.Leake/ Season 1909.10. Very fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $100