Catalogue
The Wreck of the Admella 1859, copper cliche or electrotype shell of the obverse of the medal issued by de Gruchy and Leigh and struck at the Sydney Mint (C.1859/1) together with printed card depicting the design of the obverse without the legend with 'James Fawthrop' underneath. Small hole at top, extremely fine and probably unique as a contemporary representation of the medal. (2)
Estimate $500
SOLD $620
Aboriginal king plate or gorget, in thin brass (70x165mm), 'King Wanney / 1861' in centre, plants on ground line, appears to be circa 1860's. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,200
Aboriginal king plate or gorget,in brass inscribed Toby, King of Vanrook with traces of red and black enamel, with original chain. 175x80mm. Lettering was blacked in, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $3,000
Aboriginal breast plate or medal, Royalty type, inscribed 'Count Dorsay' within an inner circle, below an emu, kangaroo and crown, all within an outer geometric design on a round copper disc (51mm), holed at top for suspension on a chain. Good fine and rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,300
National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, in bronze (72mm) by R. Capner and Sydney Mint (W.N1), reverse inscribed 'S.L. Hester/for/Cinnabar/1878'. Some signs of verdigris in devices, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $180
National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, in bronze (72mm) by R.Capner and Sydney Mint (W.N1) uninscribed. Edge nicks otherwise very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $170
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879 in grey (76mm) by J.S and A.B. Wyon. Pedestal mount hole in edge otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
The Royal Horticultural Society, Banksian medal, in bronze (38mm) by W.Wyon (faint traces) (BHM.1041 var; Eimer 138 var) reverse inscribed 'Jersey/to/MrPonds/for a group of varigated zonales/1879'. Hairline die break along truncation to rim, bronzed choclate brown patina, red uncirculated and rare use of the original obverse die.
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
Acclimatisation Society of France, in silver (51mm) by Althie Dubois inscribed to 'Sir Samuel Wilson/Pisciculture/1879'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $7,100
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in gold (51.3 gms, 39mm) by H.Stokes, impressed around edge 'Major H.Clementi - For Services'. Edge bruise and edge knock at 2 o'clock, otherwise good extemely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $2,100
Melbourne International Exhibition 1880, in silver (51mm) by H. Stokes edge impressed 'E.A. & W. Greenslade, Bristol-Planes'. With original envelope (tatty condition). Obverse rim knock at 11.30 otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $380
Thomas Woolner square plaster portrait medallion (15cm) of his wife in contemporary glazed wooden frame (27.8cm) signed T.W. and dated 1883. Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,300
Jubilee of Victoria Exhibition, 1884-85, in silver (30mm), by Stokes & Martin, inscribed on reverse 'H. Rowland'. With original fitted case, nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $740
Victorian Railways, Free Pass in silver (36 x 25mm) 'W.G. Baillie Esq. M.L.A.'. Pierced at side as issued, toned very fine and rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $0
The Royal Society of New South Wales, in bronze (76mm) by John Pinches from a design by Professor Liversidge in 1884 (see Myatt & Hanley p.192-3) inscribed on reverse 'Awarded / to / S. Herbert Cox F.C.S., F.G.S. / for paper upon/ the tin deposits of N.S.W / 1886'. Reverse edge knock at 2 o'clock otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $900
Wesleyan Methodist Chuch Jubilee, 1886 (C.1886/2 silvered and gilt, /3 silvered); Malvern Shire Hall, 1886 (C.1886/11 bronze); International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888 (C.1888/21 gilt); Marcus Clark, 1890 (C.1890/3 bronze); Proclamation Medal of Western Australia, 1890 (C.1890/4 gilt); City of Hawthorn, 1888-9, white metal (unlisted); Childrens Festival Hobart, 1894 (C.1894/2 bronze); 'Larpent' Jubilee, 1899 (C.1899/9 aluminium); Greater Britain Exhibition, 1899 (C.1899/4 gilt); Coronation, 1911 (C.1911/4 gilt, /22 (3) gilt, varieties, /26 aluminium, with ribbon). Extremely fine - uncirculated. (16)
Estimate $200
SOLD $340
Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887, in bronze (75mm), First Order of Merit, by E.A. Altmann, Melbourne, uninscribed. Bruising and pitting on edge, graze on Queen's cheek, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Centennial Exhibition Melbourne. 1888, in gold (23mm, 6.68 grams) with pierced scroll mount at top (C.1888/7). Test scratches in reverse field otherwise nearly extremely fine and very rare in this metal.
Estimate $450
SOLD $780
Handcrafted football fobs, in silver with loop mounts (31mm( (2) first fob inscribed on reverse 'Presented by / M.Evans / For Best All Round Play / D.F.C. / Won by / A.Evans / 1889', second fob inscribed on reverse 'D.F.C. / Presented / by / E.A.Woodberry / For Best Back Play / Won by / A.Evans / 1890'. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $350
SOLD $360
The Royal Horticultural Society, Banksian medal, in bronze (38mm) by (W.Wyon) (BHM 1041 var; Eimer 1138 var) 'Noel Park Flower Show / 1888 / Presented to / Mr J.Henmingsen / 75 Morley Avenue / for the last garden'; another 'To / P.Purnell Esq FRHS / for / Daffodils / Feb 9. 1897'; another uninscribed similar but 4mm thick not 3 and all three from softly struck lettering on obverse and hairline die break through JOS (EPH), another 'Awarded by/Shedfield Hort Soc / To / Mr. A.J. Cheverton / 1927' 3mm thick and R at point of truncation. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
The Royal Horticultural Society, Banksian medal, in silver (38mm) by (W.Wyon) after 1861 (BHM 1041 Eimer 1138) 'To / Mr W. Strugnell FRHS for / Apples / Jan 28 1902' 3mm thick in Dobbie & Co case of issue; another as last but not cased 'To / F.Du Cane Godman Esq FRS / for / Rhododendrons / Feb.28.1905', another similar but uninscribed, R of SIR slightly below point of truncation; another but R well below end of truncation (2.5mm thick) To / Mr T. Osman / for / 6 Bunches of grapes / for flavour/ Oct 18.1892'; another as last but J of Joseph closer to truncation (3mm thick). The last cleaned otherwise toned extremely fine - nearly uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Medalets, 1890-1954 (7) others including Great Britain (6 including 2 in wm) Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland in silver (30mm) inscribed to Jas. Marshall 1894 and a 1799 farthing. Fine - extremely fine. (15)
Estimate $90
SOLD $150
Commonwealth of Australia, Sydney celebrations 1901, in gold (33mm, 15 carat 31.20 grams) struck at the Sydney Mint and distributed by Llewellin & Co., Jewellers (C.1901/14) inscribed to 'Lieut.Alex.Gillespie RN/January', on the edge ' a souvenir of the inauguration of the Commonwealth'. In original case of issue, uncirculated and rare to a naval officer.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $0
Federation 1901 (C.1901/4, /5, /8 gilt bronze); Childrens Fete Manly, 1901 (C.1901/9 bronze); Visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall & York, 1901 (C.1901/16 gilt bronze, /20 white metal); ANA Exhibition of Australian Manufacturers, 1905 (C.1905/5 gilt bronze); International Eucharistic Congress, Sydney, 1928 (C.1928/3 silver); Centenary of Western Australia, 1929 (C.1929/2 bronze and gilt plated); City of Nunawading, 1945 (C.1945/3 gilt bronze); Victory (C.1945/5 gilt); Convention for Security, 1953, aluminium (unlisted); Royal Visit, 1954 (C.1954/12 gilt (2) one with bar). Good - uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
South African (Boer) War, souvenir, sterling silver vesta case, inscribed 'Souvenir/from/Sandgate/to/Pte. Kielly/S.African War/1902'. Fine
Estimate $200
SOLD $360
Melbourne Amateur Regatta (Estabd. 1903), Stewards Challenge Cup prize medal in 18ct gold (17.4gms), 25mm, with hall marking and maker's name 'Bradshaw' on edge, ornate scroll ring top mounting, edge incribed 'D. Smith, Bow. Oct.22.1927'. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $380
Victorian Rowing Association (Est.1876), in silver, 51mm, by S.& M. (Stokes & Martin), inscribed on reverse 'Champion Pair of Victoria/M.R.C./A. Moore (Bow)/2.12.05'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $100
Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, enamelled and gilt pin back council badge (31 x 21mm) (circa 1905). The monogram has the S back to front. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Marathon Race, E.M.H. (East Melbourne Harriers), Frankston to Melbourne, 9th October 1909, Certificate awarded to L.Watson for completing the distance of 26 miles and 385 yards in 3 hours, 31 minutes, 21 seconds. Framed and glazed (560mm x 480mm).
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Melbourne, Long and Good Service Medal in bronze with 30 years bar, impressed R.Parker. With case. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $420