Catalogue
George III, Resolution and Adventure medal 1772, in bronze (44mm) by Mathew Boulton (M.H.373; BHM 165; Klenman 1). Struck from the second reverse die (as were all the silver issues). Toned good very fine and excessively rare in this metal from these dies.
Estimate $8,000
SOLD $12,200
Daniel Solander Medal (1778) in silver (37mm) by Gustav Ljunberger (Sweden), reverse inscription a dedication to Joseph Banks (BHM.252). Attractively toned and almost as struck, uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $4,800
Captain James Cook Royal Society Memmorial (1784) in silver (43mm) by L. Pingo (M.H. 374; BHM 258; K.5). Beutifull proof like uncirculated or FDC except for a minute rim nick, rare in this condition.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $4,800
Captain James Cook, Royal Society Memorial (1784) in bronze (43mm) by L. Pingo (M.H 374; BHM 258; K.5). dark brown patina, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $1,800
Cessation of Transportation 1853, in silver plated white metal (59.2 grams). Good very fine and the first we have seen.
Estimate $500
SOLD $550
Municipality of Sydney, 1843, steel die for seal (45mm and 10mm thick) design (coat of arms) is 33mm. Probably used from mid 19th century. Fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Products of New South Wales, 1867, in bronze (39mm) by L.C.Wyon for the Paris Exposition. In case of issue, good extremely fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $640
Roller skating, Masonic Hall West Maitland, in silver (31mm) handcrafted 'presented/ to C.G Osborne/ by/ J.E.Taylor/ 1879'. Engraving is amateurish reverse of flan poorly cast otherwise very fine/ fine and set is surrounded with scroll mount at top.
Estimate $350
SOLD $0
Australian and New Zealand medalets, Melbourne International 1879-1880; Tasmanian Exhibition, Launceston 1891-2; Otago Exhibition 1898; New Zealand 60 years 1897 medalet; Tasmania, Woods halfpenny (A.642); Italy, Carabinieri medal. Several holed as issued, very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
N(orth) Q(ueensland) P & A Association, in silver (45mm) by R.C(apner) reverse inscribed 'NQP & A Asstn/ June 1885/varieties of/ sugar cane/ Wood Bros & Boyd' (Williams N.9) Rim dents, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $500
Darling Downs Horticultural Associatiojn 1885 in silver (26mm) entirely hand engraved 'Six/ Native/ &/ Exotic Ferns/ Mr. Filshire/Nov 1885' (this piece illustrated in Williams p.4). Set in glazed frame with calling card in wood. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $780
Australia, 1888, in bronze (51mm) by W.J.Amor (C.1888/1) edge inscribed 'Second Prize for Proficiency and Good Conduct - To Claire York, Singleton'. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Explorer's Medal, The Royal Society of New South Wales, the Clarke Medal on lid of Wyon case, 1878, in bronze (55mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, inscribed on edge 'Robert Logan Jack, F.G.S., F.R.G.S. 1895'. In case of issue, good extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $2,100
Edward VII, coronation medal, 1902, in silver (55mm) by the Royal Mint in case of issue with gilt inscription on the lid (as presented) 'Howard West Kilvinton Mowll'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Robert Emmet, The Emmet Centenary Committee, Melbourne, 1903, medal in gold (15ct, 25mm) with mount (C.1903/3). Very good and rare in this metal.
Estimate $500
SOLD $900
Geelong Fire Brigade Jubilee 1904, in yellow bronze (44mm) RdNo404607 stamped into top of reverse, by Pinches(?). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $500
HMAS SYDNEY. SMS EMDEN NOV 9 1914 silver mounted Salvaged Mexican dollar 1885 G. with light Chinese chop marks by W Kerr Sydney salvaged dollar 1862 both set in frame with Captain in charge John Glossops signed typed letter dated 14.11.1918. Nearly very fine.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $2,600
WWW I, medalet by (Amor?), undated reverse THE NEW STATE (New England) (cfC. 1915/19). Fine and very rare.
Estimate $60
SOLD $150
The Tivoli Theatre Life Pass, in gold (15 carat, 14.5 grams) (33mm Victoria Cross shape) by Angus & Coote Limited 'For Valor/ An Appreciation/ Pres By/ The Hon Hugh D.McIntosh/ M.L.C.'. Uninscribed, possibly reserved for a non-attendant to the dinner where each surviving Australian Victoria Cross recipient was presented with this medal. Good extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $3,000
School medal, Bondi Superior Public School, obverse inscribed R.L., reverse Presented By Colonel Onslow For Artwork Won By Ruby Levy, in silver (24mm), with a W.Kerr box. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Fob, in silver and gold, inscribed 'Presented to / S.Scobie / By Mons B.Slaweski / For dancing / Convent of Mercy / Bendigo / 1925'; Bendigo Base Hospital, enamelled badge inscribed 'S.V.Scobie 1935-1938'; voided badge; Overseas Nursing Association 1896, medal. Very good - very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Metropolitan Fire Brigade, fob in silver (54mm x 38mm) c.1930s, inscribed on reverse 'Won by M.H.J.F.B. / Presented / to / W.Brown / 'President'; fob in gold (9ct, 13mm) and enamel, enamel chipped with parts missing. Good - very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
The MacRobertson (Victoria) Centenary Air Race, bronze gilded medal (34mm) with ribbon, obv. International Air Race 1934, by Stokes, bust to right of Sir MacRobertson, rev. London to Melbourne, 1934 - 1935 with map of Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia, with route traced across the globe, suspension bar inscribed MacRobertson, attached to blue ribbon (C.1934/5). Uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,100
Victoria Centenary Celebrations, 1934, medal in bronze (64mm) by C.Rayner Hoff (C.1934/9). With case of issue. Uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Melbourne Centenary Royal Show 1934, in yellow bronze and chocolate bronze (54mm) by Stokes (c. 1934/6) the second inscribed (impressed) 'Clydesdale Colt/ 1 year. Third/ J.M Smith/ 'Burnside Choice'. Extremely fine; good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
NSW Government Railway Ambulance Corps, 1885-1935, to Mr John Parish on the Occassion of the 50th Year of the NSW Government Railyway Ambulance Corps, obverse impressed Hon Life Member J.Parish, reverse dated 1935, in 9ct gold. In original case, one of only eight produced, nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $0
Commemorative medals, tokens and medalets, including fiftieth anniversary of Amor, 1888-1938 (C.1938/1); Melbourne Cricket Club, 1942-43; also New Zealand International Exhibition, 1906-07. Good - extremely fine. (20)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Photography award, J.W Lindt 1845- 1926, Picturesque New Guinea, in bronze (59 x 90mm) by Amor. Toned obverse, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Photography award, Harold Casneaux 1878- 1953 'The bamboo Blind' in bronze (58 x 89mm) by Amor. Obverse toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
The Victoria Poultry and Kennel Club, in yellow bronze (49mm) by K.J.Luke(?), reverse inscribed 'K.C.C.CH (Kennel Club Christchurch)/ Whelker-Frambeau/ 27.4.1957'. Also a plastic bag of medalets and Air badges and a split five cents 1977 (obverse only). Fine - very fine. (21)
Estimate $100
SOLD $280