Catalogue
George III, Resolution and Adventure medal, 1772 in silver (44mm) by Matthew Boulton (M.H.373; BHM 165). Slightest contact marks on the obverse otherwise good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $18,100
George III, Resolution and Adventure medal, 1772 struck in platina (brass) (44mm) by Matthew Boulton (MH.373; BHM.165). Suspension pin missing from top, even brown patina, edge knocks otherwise nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $8,000
Captain James Cook, memorial medal in silver (44mm) by L. Pingo for the Royal Society in 1784 (M.H.374; BHM 258; Klenman 5). Dark gun metal tone, beautifully struck, nearly uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,500
Captain James Cook, memorial medal in silver (43mm) by L. Pingo for the Royal Society in 1784 (MH.374; BHM.258). Minor handling marks otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,700
Captain James Cook, memorial medal in bronze (43mm) by L. Pingo for the Royal Society in 1784 (MH. 374; BHM.258). Rim bruise on the obverse at 3 o' clock, dark brown patina extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $800
SOLD $950
Convict Love Token, copper disc (36mm) shaved down 1797 penny (?) engraved by stippling method on each side 'Barlow/ aged 22 1822 (?) when this/ you Rem/ember me/ and bair// in your/ mind but/ all the wo/rld say waith' (?) Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $780
Australian Floral & Horticultural Society/ Febuary Show 1841, handcrafted in silver (48mm) uninscribed, hollow silver disc with ornate floral surround and ring suspension. Bend in disc otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $500
Cessation of Transportation 1853, Tasmania founded 1803, in white metal (58mm) by the Royal Mint, London (C.1853/2). Minor rim bruise otherwise fully brilliant uncirculated, an exceptionally well preserved specimen of this historical medal and rare in this condition.
Estimate $700
SOLD $600
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in white metal (58mm) (C.1853/2). Boxed. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in bronze (58mm) (C.1853/2). Edge knocks, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $450
SOLD $1,350
Melbourne Regatta, prize medal in silver (45mm) by W.J.Taylor, inscribed on reverse 'Melbourne Regatta / 1867 / Challenge / Four Oared Race / W.M.Orr / No.3'. With case of issue. Nearly FDC and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $650
Riverina Pastoral Society in silver (45mm) by J. Hogarth for G. Crisp Melbourne, '1st Prize/ To/ Saml. Wilson/ Two Ewes/ with lambs at foot/ Jerilderie/1871'. Minor obverse rim bruise at 5 o' clock otherwise lightly toned, good extremely fine with reflective fields and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
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 $250
SOLD $220
Southern Tasmania Volunteer Artillery (S.T.V.A.), Regimental prize medal with suspension ring, in silver (39mm), engraved 'Won by / Gunner / T.W.Petterd / No.8 / Sergt Hood's Detht / May 24 1878'. Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $420
Intercolonial Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, 1879, handcrafted medal in silver (34mm x 30mm) loop at top, inscribed on reverse 'E.L.Sims'. Good fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $260
National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, in bronze (73mm) by R. Capner and Sydney Mint (W.Ni) 'F. Harwood/ Extra prize/ Collection of/ Antelope Horns/1879'. Rubbed with polishing agent years ago and edge bruise otherwise very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $130
Sydney International Exhibition 1879, in gilt bronze (76mm) by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, gilt by Stokes & Son. W. Morrison scratched on edge, edge bumps and grafitti initials T.M. on waves of obverse. Extremely fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $160
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in white metal (77mm) by H.Stokes, uninscribed. Nearly very fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $230
Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887, in bronze (75mm), First Order of Merit, uninscribed. Edge bruises and surface marks, nearly very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
An assortment of medalets and a few medallions, generally modern (1966 - 2000) but some from 1880 including Capt Cook 1888 in silver plate (C.1888/4) silver W.A. 1897 (C.1897/87) (2), Childrens Fete Manly 1901 (C.1901/9) Sydney Harbour Bridge Marcus Clark & Co Ltd (C.1932/3) four different 1937 by Millers, a few badges and aluminium checks (bread tokens etc.). Very good - uncirculated. (318)
Estimate $150
SOLD $540
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in silver (51mm) inscribed around edge 'T.Calvert'. Punch mark on reverse, nearly very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Tasmania International Exhibition 1891.2, in gilt bronze (32mm) by F.W. Stewart (McN. 9.1) reverse inscribed 'Mathews & Yates Ld.,? Secial First/ Air Propellers? For Ventilation'. Also Trade and Industrial Exhibition Keighley, 1894 in gilt bronze (45mm) by H.B. Sale Birm awarded to 'Mathews & Tates ld/ Swinton' in medallists case of issue. Brilliant uncirculated; uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $500
SOLD $580
Australian Industrial Exhibition, Ballarat 1895-6 in gilt bronze (45mm) by Stokes & Sons Melbourne (not in Carlisle). Pin - prick in obverse field otherwise good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Albury Industrial Exhibition, September 1896, First Order of Merit prize certificate, awarded to Geo Gilpin, Sheehanlok, Best Exercise Book (Under 14yrs), with exercise book. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Warnambool Industrial & Art Exhibition 1896 - 7 in gilt bronze (45mm) by Stokes & Sons (not in Carlise), uninscribed. In case of issue, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,050
Queensland Idustrial Exhibition 1897, in gilt bronze (45mm) by Stokes & Sons (C.1897/9). Nearly FDC.
Estimate $350
SOLD $430
Queensland Industrial Exhibition 1897, in gilt bronze (45mm) by Stokes & Sons (C.1897/9). Extremely fine/ good extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $360
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, specimen struck gilt bronze medalets Geelong, Fern Tree Gully, Hobart, Saint Arnaud, South Barwon (C.1897/19, 23, 33, 63, 83) all by Stokes & Sons. Extremely fine- good extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $90
SOLD $260
Athletics Association of the Great Public Schools of N.S.W, in bronze (57mm) by W.J.Amor, reverse inscribed '1899/ 220 Yds (under 15)/ G.J.Ingus/S.G.S. '. Godfrey Rivers Memorial Medal, Art in bronze (51mm) by LJH (on obverse). Good very fine; extremely fine/ uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Victorian Rifle Association, members pass in silver (19mm) by S & M. Holed 1mm at top, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $130