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Newcastle Numismatic Society, set for 'Changeover to Decimal Currency' in 1966 in case of issue (gold 9ct '23'; silver '100' bronze not numbered. 1770- 1970 in bronze; ANS silver and bronze 1955, 1965, 1966 with aluminium as well; other numismatic societies copper and silver pairs 1966 (3), Wagga 1970 in bronze by Stokes. Uncirculated. (22)
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Australian stamp replicas in 18 carat gold by Matthey Garrett, two different pairs in case of issue, one Anpex 1970, gross weight 1.28 ounces (C.1970/45,6;-). FDC. (2)
Estimate $400
SOLD $420
The royal Visit 1970 in gold 918 carat, 1.5 oz each, 38mm) by Mathey Garett (C.1970/59, 60). In worn and forced case of issue, FDC. (2)
Estimate $950
SOLD $960
Royal Visit/ Opera House, 1973, in 18 carat gold (31mm) pair of medals (46.65 grams) by Matthey Garrett (C.-). In case of issue, FDC.
Estimate $500
SOLD $520
NSW Trotting Club Ltd, Life Member lapel badge in gold (9 carat) by Angus & Coote 'J.R.Wisemom' 1.2.70'. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Various medalets, badges, tokens e.t.c including Achilles King in cupro- nickel (illus), W R L 1902 by G A miller & Sons Sydney, Viv La France by Prouds Ltd, B.L.S.C wings by Amor, AIF In Demobilisation 1919 by Miller, RAN silver badge, LGC (Chinese) (3) by Amor, Registered General Nurse Scotland in silver also France Montegeron 1916, Joffre 1914/15 locket and S.Plimsoll/ Coffin Ship 1876. Poor- uncirculated. (42)
Estimate $120
SOLD $300
Sporting awards and badges, including 9 carat for bowling C.D.C.C 1916- 17, Boxing maker W.G.M, Pistols Target Skill Combat medal 'R. Taylor' swimming to Cousins 1928- 9 bronze 1927 in silver by A.M. Hart; Bondi S.C W.J.Gormly 1896- 7 silver gilt, Syney Racing Club badges (3) Cycling in silver Giro de Vento KM 260 28.8.91. Fine- extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $240
SOLD $200
New South Wales, various medals (6) and medalets (9), Bathurst 1881 in bronze (43mm) by Evan Jones; Shipwrights provident Union Jubilee 1852- 1912 in silver (28 x 37mm) by W. Kerr. Fine- extremely fine. (15)
Estimate $500
SOLD $960
Queensland Agricultural medals (7) in glazed frame; Exhibition of Colonial Products, Brisbane Queensland 1866 in bronze (64mm) by J.S & A.B Wyon (Williams E 6); The National Agricultural & Industrial Association in silver and bronze (51mm) by J.S & A.B Wyon for shows in 1889 and 1891, the later type by Amor for the Queensland Jubilee in silver (51mm) 'C.C Williams/ Painting' and bronze (51mm) with space on reverse for provincial show inscription Mackay Agricultural, Pastoral and Minning Association in bronze (38mm) by T. Stokes (Williams M2) 'R. Bridgman For tobacco/ Manufactured/ 1879'; Hawkesbury Agricultural College in silver (39mm) by W.J. Amor'W. Erskine/ 1916', 'Burdekin' above wreath. The first choice and extremely rare as such, the others very fine- extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,900
Queensland medallions (14) and medalets (33) and badges (11) mostly modern in three glazed frames plus pair of congretional church 1859- 1909 medalets in gilt bronze in glazed frame with photo. Fine- uncirculated. (58)
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Queensland medals (32) medalets (9) cadets rifle shooting badges 1908, 1910; copper impression of Sandgate seal 1880. Includes a Bert Hinkler medallion in silver (polished). Fine - extremely fine. (15)
Estimate $400
SOLD $680
Brisbane shows, various medals; medalets (17) and badges (4) in glazed frame, 1876- 1949, C. 1876/4 and 1892/2, both rare (illustrated). Fine- extremely fine. (22)
Estimate $400
SOLD $1,100
Queensland, Brisbane badges (11) and 1897 medalet gilt with 9 carat stick pin, enamelled coins 1826 and 1887 shillings, 1834 halfcrown. Fine- uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $100
SOLD $190
A collection of badges in red plastic binder album, Royal Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland Judges badges 1951- 1993 period also Royal National and Rockhampton Association, Brisbane Tramways cap badges (1930's) (2), CCC (Civil Construction Corps) Brisbane St Johns Cathedral C.E.G.S gilt, Civil Defence Queensland, fire, medical and welfare services, Brisbane Boys College silver enamelled by Flavell Brisbane City Council Tramways badge and union badge (Smith 169) Brisbane Tramways enamelled badges (2) (oval). Fine- uncirculated. (88)
Estimate $500
SOLD $900
Various medalets mainly Brisbane, plus ANS Sydney (3) 1983- 5, N.Z. 1900 and 1906-7. Extremely fine- uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $60
SOLD $70
Australian medallions (13) medalets (470 and badges 94) mostly recent, in three glazed frames. Very fine- uncirculated. (64)
Estimate $250
SOLD $440
War related medalets 95) plus badge; Mementoes of brisbane medalets 92) checks (4) badges (4) period 1903- 56; Bi- Centennial 1988; Gateway 1986 and Story Brigade 1990, all in four small glazed frames. Fine- uncirculated. (21)
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
M.V.F.B. silver fob medals, 1901- 2 and 1902- 3 both to foreman H de B Clancy. C.T. (Commercial Travellers) ten years for loyalty, regimental colour badges (2) B(risbane) T(rams) enamelled badge; W(omen) M(others) B(abies) Royal Society enamelled silver badge by Angus & Coote 'Kathryn Isobel Alston 1949'. WW II For Australia mothers badge with one star. Very fine-extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $290
Coronation George VI, May 12 1937, medalets, conjoined portraits of their majesty's on obverse, red enamel and brass with loop at top, another with blue enamel and brass with pin on back, another partly finished silver washed bronze, loop not pierced; National Eucharistic Congress, Sydney 1953, official's numbered green enamel badge, another partly finished lead trial, enamelled metal badges in the form of a map of Australia for national Pilgrimage to Lourdes 1958, Munich pilgrimage 1960, another with religious phrase. Mostly extremely fine- uncirculated (8).
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Religious medalets and badges, a wide selection including Australian Catholic Education Congress 1936; Melbourne Catholic Diocesan Centenary 1948; National Eucharistic Congress 1955 (3 different); St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Williamstown 80th Anniversary 1933; Maternity Nursing Association founded 1896 in bronze (50x33mm); various religious school badges; Presbyterian pathfinder; various Papal medals including Leo XIII award medal; many other types, an interesting lot mostly different. Very fine - uncirculated. (53)
Estimate $220
SOLD $0
Emil Haffner medals, a small collection of medallions designed by Emil Haffner described in envelopes, all in oxidised bronze and 51mm (unless otherwise stated); the group consists of Royal Military College (c.1980's); Carey Baptist Grammar School Head of the River (c.1980's); Inter Services Colleges Athletic Medal (c.1980's); 'Australia' Koalas and Kangaroo (c.1980's); Kookaburra and Possum (c.1980's); Prince of Wales Silver Jubilee 1983; Evandale (Tasmania) National Penny Farthing Championships 1980 in pewter (envelope states a mintage of 100); National Penny Farthing Championships 1989; Freemasons' Hospital Melbourne, bronze oxidised silver (c.1989), the envelope states 'Apostophe (after Freemasons') was an error and medal was not used. New Medal without apostophe issued', a rare group. Uncirculated.(9)
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
League of Health, members badges by Amor, large black enamelled silver plated metal badge (38mm) with legend surrounding three mastered sailing ship; another life member badge (27mm) attached to original Amor workcard. The Women's League of Health, large black enamel (38mm) with woman exercising in centre; another but just the outer ring; another (32mm); another attached to original Amor workcard with details of the job. Mostly extremely fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $90
SOLD $0
Red cross, small collection of red cross badges including several better items, twenty years badge (named and numbered), Newcastle Unions '1d a week' noted also several comforts funds badges (19); Friendly Society Badges, including Masonic, I.O.O.F., Protestant Alliance, R.A.O.B.,Missionery, Lodge and A.O.F. a wide selection from Queensland, N.S.W. and Victoria, some described in 2 x 2's. Mostly Very fine - extremely fine. (51)
Estimate $140
SOLD $170
Assorted tin badges, patriotic, mostly Red Cross. Good - very fine. (approx 182)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Trade Union badges, Building Workers Industrial Union of Australia (Smith 204); Federated Ironworkers Association of Australia (early type, cf. Smith 290); the Institution of Engineers of Australia with 'Hon Secretary' bar attached to the base (Smith- ?); Journalist Club Sydney, annual membership badges for 1943, 1950, 1953 (2) and undated type. Fine- uncirculatded (8).
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Union badges, Amalgamated Rail & Tram Service. association. 1915 (Smith 29); Australian Society of Carpenters & Joiners (Smith 153) by Harry Young M.C.C N.S.W (Cycle Club); Voluntary Workers Association member/ 1919 & 20 (Smith-). Fine- very fine. (4)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Department of Railways New South Wales, Leading Patrolman's badge, no.2, gilt with red enamel. Good very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
NSWGR, Inspector's badge, nickel with black enamel. Extremely fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
NSWGR, Leading Porter's badges, no.1841, nickel with blue enamel. Extremely fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $0
NSWGR, Parcels Station Assistant, no.9949, nickel with blue enamel. Very fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $0