Catalogue
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
Education Department Western Australia, school medal, punctual attendance in silver (31mm) 'Robert Martin/1910' medalets 1900-1951 including 1932 marcus Clarke/ S.H. bridge, also Ireleaf Man silver gold and enamel and aluminium arabic medal. Fair - extremely fine. (17)
Estimate $90
SOLD $80
Scotch College, Diamond Jubilee 1911, badge in bronze and enamel by Stokes & Sons, C.M.Belcher 382 impressed on reverse; Northumberland & Durham Assoc Victoria, 1913, badge in gilt and enamel; Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W., 1914, members badge in bronze and enamel; Seamans Union, badges (2) Victoria and South Australia, in silver; Federated Amalagamated Govt Railway & Tramway Service Association of Victoria, members badge in silver. Very good - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Eight Hours Sports Sydney 1912, blue enamelled silver badge (40 x 29mm) with loop suspension (Smith 240). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $430
Australian Bowling Team, 1912, by Vaughtons Ltd, Birmingham. (26mm) blue, red and white enamel finish in the design of an Australian 1912H florin. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
V H I, Institute of Victorian Hospitals, pinbacked badge in silver (41mm) with gold overlay VHI, hallmarked I.Bros, inscribed on obverse 'Mens Sang in Corpore Sano' and on reverse '1912 / Awarded to / Nurse Mary John Grant / Senior Nursing Exam '. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $500
Blacksmith's Society, Adelaide Branch, handcrafted presentation fob in gold (9 ct, 5gms, 23mm) inscribed 'Presented / to / R.T.Lock / Past President / 1914'. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $350
United Labourers Union, blue enamelled and silver badge (27x23mm) by Bridgland & King Melbourne (Smith 671). Convex as issued, good very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $100
Federated Rubber Workers Australia, badge by Bridgland & King; Steam Engine Makers Society; Explosives & Munition Workers Federation of Australia; Postal Sorters Association; Amalgamated Society of Engineers, voided badge in bronze and enamel; Bank Officials' Association badge. Very good - very fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
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; Journalist Club Sydney, annual membership badges for 1943, 1950, 1953 (2) and undated type and a Great Britain badge. Fine- uncirculated (9).
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Temporary Police Pass, for the Opening of Parliament House Canberra by H.R.H. The Duke of York, available 8th May to 10th May 1927, issued to Mr G.Reilly of Melbourne 'Sun Pictorial'. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board, Melbourne, pass issued to G.P.Reilly of The Herald, to be admitted to all fires, No.P22. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Assorted badges, including Forbes Jockey Club, in gilt and enamel, member 1927-1928 by Amor Sydney, Tamworth Fire Brigade 1937, Katoomba, 1939, Sheet Metal Workers Indy Union of Australia, Municipal Shire Employees Union of N.S.W., 1947, M.W.U. W.A. Branch, Girl Guides, Golf Clubs, First Anti-Aircraft Comforts Fund, Gallipoli Legion Club, Howie Wing Aviation Corps Life Line food to Britain, War Workers Tooraweenah, Collie Railways Football Club 1949, Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen, Demobilised Soldiers Association, Federated Ironworkers Association of Australia. Very good - uncirculated. (approx 250)
Estimate $250
SOLD $400
Ku-Ring-Gai Chase, Ranger, Trust Official, collectors hat badge c.1928 in bronze (39mm); N.S.W. Government Tourist Bureau Guide, cap badge c.1930 in white metal (44mm x 42mm) by Amor Sydney. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Centenary of Western Australia, 1929 in bronze (39mm) by Perth Mint (C.1929/2); later NAV medals (C.1949/5 and C. G/S) also 1938 medalet (C.1938/5), engraved halfpenny 'William/Field/1767' reverse monogram JOF (?), Ireland, Swanton & Co. Queenstown unofficial farthing (circa 1845) (BWS 6710). Very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120