Catalogue
The Perth Mint, one ounce gold bullion medal (1980). In case with certificate, FDC.
Estimate $600
SOLD $540
Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition, Macquarie Island in bronze (54mm) by the Royal Australian Mint (cf. C.A/11), Antarctic misspelt as ANTARTIC on the reverse (see J.O'Connor, NAA Journal no.10, pp51,53). Edge inscribed 'D.J.Barrett 1985'. In case of issue, uncirculated and extremely rare only twenty struck with the error legend.
Estimate $300
SOLD $620
Battle of Long Tan, 25th Anniversary 1991 in silver ( mm) by the R.A.M. Also Robert Burns (1988) in gilt bronze and Robert Adam (1792) in gilt bronze (British medals). Also a box of medal and ring cases (empty) and a mint set of four Montreal silver coins. Uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Medalets, a collection housed in 2x2 holders on six album pages, all attributed with Carlisle numbers, period 1867-1982. Includes choice examples of 1887/22, 1888/14, 1901/4, 1901/8, 1901/16, 1901/23, 1901/25, 1901/35, 1901/45, 1905/5, 1906/11, 1925/1, 1925/5 plus two dramatic misstrikes dated 1982. Very good - uncirculated. (117)
Estimate $450
SOLD $520
Medalets, tokens and promotional items, including Melbourne Exhibition, 1880 (C.1880/6); Bendigo Juvenile & Industrial Exhibition, 1886 (C.1886/7); Launceston Industrial Exhibition 1886/7; Victoria Jubilee, 1887 (C.1887/85); A.N.A. Exhibition, 1907 (C.1907/1); also tokens, Millers The Clothiers Ballarat; Northern Club Launceston, token for one shilling; Victoria Jubilee Adelaide International Exhibition, 1887 (C.1887/5). Good - very fine. (22)
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
An assortment including Cessation of Transportation in white metal, 1853 (fair), Burnie 1977 (2) 1989, Cook 1970 (SSBV), modern medals, a few medalets and badges of Russia; a selection of medalets 1897- 1918; check pieces. Mostly all common, Fair- uncirculated (approx 150).
Estimate $300
SOLD $210
V(ictoria) R(ailways) employees' tally or check in bronze (42mm) stamped '5167'. Very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $50
Australia for the Australians, White Australia, medalet in bronze and aluminium (23mm) with map of Australia in centre, on reverse Population . Production . Progress around map with Protection across centre. Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $160
Australian Massage Association Victoria, badge in gilt and enamel (30mm x 25mm), by Stokes & Sons Melbourne; South Australia Council, collar badges in silver and enamel (30mm x 28mm). Nearly uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Australia, South Africa 1921 (cricket) in bronze (28mm) reverse plain possibly last brooch pin. Also Victoria's pride seamans union in silver (19mm) (Smith 573), Royal Life Society NSW in bronze (25mm). J. Cambell 1920,another the British general issue type to same reciepient. Fine (4).
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Tasmania, silver souvenir brooch pin. Australian Commonwealth Military forces enamelled 15 carat gold 'sweetheart' brooch, pre 1930's. Very fine (2).
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Wild Life Service, Fauna Protection Panel, Ranger's badge in enamelled white metal by A.J.Parkes Brisbane, 'Parxite 77'. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $90
SOLD $70
YMCA Snapshots From Home League (WWI) 'Australia' on reverse, enamelled and gilt badge (24mm) by Bridgland & King 355 P.W. Place. Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $60
SOLD $70
Red Cross Patriotic badges, W.W.I - W.W.II, including Win the War Fete Hawthorn 1917, Australian Red Cross Society Queensland, Liquor and Allied Trades Gymkhan Childrens Hospital 1939, Tasmania's Annual Red Cross Appeal 1944. Fine - uncirculated. (42)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Nurses badges, State Regisitered Nurse, Victoria, pin backed badge in silver and enamel (29mm) engraved on reverse '3539 V.A.Hobson 30.8.27'; Nurses Board of Queensland, Midwifery, pin backed badge in chrome and enamel, No.460; City of Prahran Red Cross, 1917, Voluntary Aid Detachment, Australia; Territorial Force Nursing Service, miniature medal in silver; Queen Alexanders Imperial Military Nursing Service, collar badge; St Johns Ambulance Association. Fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Agricultural Society Badges for various shows, including Gents, Ladies, Guest, Associated Member, Hon. Council Steward, Jersey Herd Society, Junior Farmers Club, R.A.S Coronation Year medal 1953, entrance token, woodchoping, Devon Horse Show and Sydney Royal Easter show badges, exhibitor, certificate (Last Show at Moore Park), a wide range. Fine- uncirculated (19).
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Jockey club badges, passes and administration tokens, includes several trotting and greyhound pieces, plus a 1960 Melbourne Centenary Cup tie pin. a wide selection with several from the 1940's. Fine- uncirculated (33).
Estimate $170
SOLD $0
NSW Transport hat badges, enamelled, Omnibus Services (GVI), Road & Tramways (GVI), Transport (QEII)(2). Very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Sydney 2000 torch relay pins in folder (map of route)_ plus various Sydney 1998- 2002 (7) and Foreign (7); phonecards (137 mixed) Rugby league card album and a tin with cloth and metal badge, US cents and dinner coins ciggarette cards e.t.c. Fine- incirculated (approx 200).
Estimate $40
SOLD $30