Catalogue
The First Great Seal of New South Wales, broken wax impression of the original die (110mm) used 1791- 1817 (see Gullick pp.3-6 and King NAA, 5, pp.3-8). Portion of ribbon, only a large fragment (40%) of the original otherwise good and extremely rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $100
The Third Great Seal of New South Wales, by Thomas Wyon for George IV, wax impression in contemporary tin. Repaired, nearly fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,000
H.R.H Duke of Edinburgh/ H.M.S Galatea 1867-8 in white metal (47mm) by T. Stokes Melbourne (C.1867-8/1); N.S.W International Exhibition 1879/ 1880 in white metal (38mm) by Stokes & Martin (C.1879- 80/9), others (C.1887/23, 1887/92, 1899-00/6, 1897/71, 1897/ 44, 1901/46, 1902/13, 1911/2, 1928/3, 1938/1, 1938/5 (32) and International Harvester 1931. Fine- extremely fine. (16)
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Agricultural Society of N.S.W in bronze (89mm) by Hardy Brothers London & Sydney, reverse inscribed :John Falconer/Stained Glass/ 6323/ No 949/ 1872'. Very fine/ fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
Agricultural Society of N.S.W in bronze (89mm) by Hardy Brothers, London 7 Sydney, rev. inscribed 'Hon Saul Samuel/ Minerals/ Class 522/1873'. In case (damaged) of issue, extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Agricultural Society of New South Wales, award medal in bronze (89mm), awarded to 'J.W.Curtis Esq / Victoria / Oil Painting / Class / 1874'. Edge knocks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (77mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, engraved on rev 'H.Bell / First Award / Etc'. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Pigeon Match, Inverell, 1882 in gold (not hallmarked, probably 9 carat, 12.4 grams 27 x 41 mm) handcrafted with shooter taking shot at pigeon in fenced field, reverse inscribed 'presented/ to/ H. mor, Esq./ Hont Secy/ to the/ First great handicap/ Pigeon Match/ Inverell/ January. 14. 1882'. With scroll mount loop suspension, good fine and veryt rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $380
Victoria Police, Plain Clothes identification medallion, c.1883-1901, in bronze (47mm), obv. the Royal cypher VR as a monogram surrounded by a circular title band with the words 'Victorian Police'; rev. a laurel wreath surrounding the numeral '2' outline impressed in centre, the letter 'T' impressed at the top edge to signify where to drill the hole for attaching ring. This piece was originally silver or nickel plated, however this has worn off with the passage of time so now shows the bronze base metal. An important piece of Police memorabilia. Very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $0
Installation of Sir W.J.Clarke as D.G.M. of Victoria, Mars XXVI A.D. MDCCCLXXXIV, voided medal in silver and enamel (39mm). Very fine.
Estimate $110
SOLD $90
School medal, hand engraved, 1885, in gold (28mm) 'First Prize/ For/ Highest/ Marks in/ Latin/ History & Grammar' rev 'Awarded / to/ F.J. Laurie/ Christmas 1885'. Very fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
Melbourne Total Abstinence Society , undated, in bronze (46mm) by Ottley (Birmingham) circa 1885). Pierces as issued, edge bumps otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $80
Cootamundra, A.P.H & I. Assn 1886, in bronze (45mm) engraved on a Birmingham stock medal uniface reverse (by J. Moore) 'Spring show 1886/ class Q.. Sec 9/ Messrs J. Martin 7 Co/ Reaper & Binder'. Also unused sheep/ wreath medal in bronze (45mm) by J. Moore (circa 1885). Nearly extremely fine. (20
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Jubilee Juvenile & Industrial Exhibition, Geelong, 1887, in silver (35mm x 23mm) by E.A.Altman-Melbourne, inscribed 'Awarded to / Charlotte Pike / for / painted Table Top'. Good very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887, in bronze (75mm) First Order of Merit, uninscribed. Edge bruises and surface marks, fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887, First Order of Merit, medal in bronze (75m), uninscribed. Mount hole in edge, fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in silver (51mm) engraved around edge 'T.Calvert'. Punch mark on reverse, nearly very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in bronze (76mm) uninscribed. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Presentation Gold portrait locket, with .75 carat diamond, engraved on the back 'To/Capt Frank Summers/ from B.I. Asstd Strs Ltd/ In Recognition of/ Services Rendered/ R.M.S. Quetta/ Lost/ Torres Straits/ 28th Feb 1890'. Very fine and unique.
Estimate $750
SOLD $1,550
Victoria Amateur Turf Club, members pass in silver (23mm x 22mm) C.1890s, A.T.Griffin engraved on reverse. Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $300
Eastern Downs Horticultural & Agricultural Association, Warwick, in silver (30mm) by A. Parkes, 'Hon J.D Macansh/Devon Cow in Milk/ 1894'. Rim bruises and nicks, otherwise nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Queensland International Exhibition 1897, in gilt bronze (46mm) by Stokes & Sons, (C.1897/9) inscribed on the reverse 'Fletcher, Humphreys & Co./ For/ Cider'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $500
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, established 1855, Edward VII medal in silver (41 mm), by De Saules. Toned, very fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $520
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, established 1855, Edward VII medal in bronze (41mm). Good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $700
SOLD $400
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, established 1855, George V medal in bronze (41mm) by Bertram Mackennal. Nearly FDC with iridescent brilliance on the reverse and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $400
Police Force of Victoria, Plain Clothes, identification medallion in nickel (35.5mm) c.1902-1947, obv. the Imperial Crown surrounded by a circular title band with the words 'Police Force of Victoria', rev. a laurel wreath surrounded by numerals '96' outline impressed with horizontal striation, manufacturers mark below the wreath in relief 'Stokes & Sons Melb'. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Eight Hour Jubilee Demonstration 1905, in 9 carat gold and silver, another similar 1906, common commemorative medalets (12) 1912- 55, badges (3 including Natal Medical Corps). Egypt- China charm badges in brass (3) and WWI trio to F.Adams Std M.F.A. Fine- extremely fine. (23)
Estimate $350
SOLD $500
Ballan & c.. Agricultural Society 1908, champion prize in gold (30mm, 15 carat, 14.6 gms) by Stokes, inscribed 'C.W.Tinworth' 'Best Wyandotte'. One of a series issued by the Department of Agriculture Victoria. Uncirculated.
Estimate $600
SOLD $600
Athletics Association of the GPS NSW, in silver (51mm) by W.J. Amor, 'Kicking the Football/ E.P Barbour/S.G.S/ 1909'. Ladies Golf award in swivel mount trophy, uninscibed Sydney Mint Centenary, ANS 1958 in bronze (34mm) by Amor. France, Palace of industries in patinated bronze (68mm) by Caque of weimer; Austrian, City of olomou, election of Theodore as Archbishop in bronze (54mm) by Scharff. Great Britain, 50th anniversary of discovery of Tutankharmun in gilt bronze (51mm) by Toye Kenniy & Spencer Ltd (cased). Very fine- uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $180
SOLD $120
Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Melbourne, medal in bronze for Long and Good Service, with 30 years bar, impressed 'J.E.Mason 1.6.1909'. Edge bruise and scratch in field of reverse, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $450