Catalogue
George VI- Elizabeth II, mint sets 1964, 1965 (selected 6, 2 plush cases) (polished) (50); 1967 (polished 10) (9), 1969 (2), 1972 (2), 1978, 1982, 1989, 1990 (dollars); crowns 1949 98), 1953 (7), halfcrown 1940, dollars 1969- 86 various, all in hard platic cases. Uncirculated. (136)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Elizabeth II, proof dollars, 1970, 1972- 80 (2 of each, 4 of 1974), 1981- 4, 1986 (both). All in cases of issue, FDC, the 1972 and 1974 Day scarce.(27)
Estimate $350
SOLD $0
Elizabeth II, proof gold one hundred and fifty dollars, 1990. In case of issue, FDC.
Estimate $300
SOLD $290
Elizabeth II, specimen sets, 1965, 1967; proof set, 1989; mint sets, 1969, 1976; souvenir album last sterling first decimal coins; proof one dollar, 1990 (3); five dollars, 1990; mint crowns, 1977 (2), 1978; also Great Britain, proof sets, 1972 (2), 1973, 1974; Isle of Man, mint set, 1975, crown, 1970; Gibraltar, crown, 1968; U.S.A., Australia, medallions, Adelaide and South Australia Numismatic Societies. Extremely fine - FDC. (24)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Elizabeth II, proof and mint sets, various issues in 1965- 77 range. Papua New Guinea proof sets 1975 (2). St. Helena proof 25 pence 1973. Various including festival of Britain crown 1951 (cased), W.A centennary 1979 in silver. Western Sqamoa (20) various proof and mint crowns 1969- 80. Uncirculated- FDC.(50)
Estimate $180
SOLD $160
Elizabeth II, proof sets, 1965 (in red case) 1967 (in blue cases, with coat of arms) 1968 (2), 1969, 1971- 80 (2 of each) 1981- 4, 1986, 1989, 1990 (silver dollars) 1990, 1992. In cases of issue, FDC. (36)
Estimate $400
SOLD $360
Elizabeth II, proof sets 1971- 3, 1975- 7, 1978 92), 1980, 1981- 84 (2 of each) 1986 (2); proof dollars 1973, 1975 (2), 1976. In cases of issue, FDC. (23)
Estimate $270
SOLD $240
New Zealand, Industrial Exhibition, Wellington 1885 in silver (42mm) by S.Kohn (Morel 1885/1) inscribed 'Necs & Co'. Edge bumps otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $230
New Zealand Volunteers 12 years service medal in silver (37mm) edge engraved no. 186 Pvt. William McKinley, Dunedin Highd. Rifle Vols. 1903. With ring suspender. Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $400
R.N.S.N.Z, Decimal currency introduced 1967 in silver, oxidised silver and bronze (2 of each plus extra bronze) in cases of issue by the Royal Mint London; Cook/ N.Z comemoration 1969 in silver and bronze in Royal Australian Mint cases; 1940 Centennial in silver and bronze; 1981 50th anniversary in silver and bronze; N.A.V Explorers (Cook & Bass) in silver (cased); 1953-4 Royal Visit medal on blue ribbon, others (9) plus Hawaii Tourist dollars (2 sets of 5). Mostly cased as issued, extremely fine- FDC. (28)
Estimate $300
SOLD $440
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