Catalogue
Agricultural Society of New South Wales in bronze (89 mm) (2) and Sydney International Exhibition 1879, all inscribed to Miss L. J. Marsh, Sydney 1876, 1877 and 1880, all for Crayon Drawing. Edge bumps especially on the last otherwise very fine. (3)
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Universal Exposition, France, Paris 1878 in bronze (86 mm) by Oudine in case of issue, inscribed to "E. A. Clare/ Charges des Collection de Queensland". Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,000
Wesley College, Melbourne, medal in bronze (47mm) inscribed on rev. 'A.T.Robb' and impressed around edge 'Champion Swimmer Races 2nd Prize 1878', medalet, Wesley College, Melbourne, in gilt bronze (22mm), two Judgement books for third and fourth terms, 1881, James Walter Jeffrey, No.1423, Form III, Second Half-year Certificate, 1881, J.W.Jeffrey and a photograph dated 1856. First medal with edge knocks, good - nearly uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
First International Exhibition, N.S.W., 1879, in silver (39mm) by Evan Jones, Sydney (C.1879/7). This is one of the finest of the Cook portrait medals and is unusually fine work for Evan Jones. A brilliant specimen, nearly FDC and rare as such.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $3,100
First International Exhibition, N.S.W., 1879, in white metal (39mm) by Evan Jones, Sydney (C.1879/7). Hole plug at 12 o'clock, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $520
First International Exhibition, N.S.W., 1879, in gilt silver (39mm) by Evan Jones, Sydney (C.1879/7). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950
Silver Exhibition Medals: Sydney Garden Palace 1st International Exhibition in Australia 1879/80 (C.1879/80-13); Centennial Exhibition Melbourne 1888-89 (C.1888-9/1 note that this medal has a suspender which is not recorded in Carlisle); International Exhibition Brisbane 1897 (C.1897/77). Very fine-extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $90
SOLD $130
Sydney Christmas Gatherings Exhibition Garden Palace 1879 - 1880, in gilt bronze (31 mm0 by Stokes & Martin (C.1879 - 80 - 6/10). Lord Baden Powell, Australian Jambaree Frankston 1935 in oxidised sil;ver plate (31 mm) by Perey Metcalf and Stokes (C. 1935/4). Also British Nelson/Foudroyant in copper (1905); Carisbrook Jubilee Festival 1887 in white metal (31 mm); Souvenir of Egypt 1914 - 15 in cupro nickel (28 mm) by E.K. Very good - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $70
SOLD $400
Melbourne International Exhibition 1880-81, in white metal (35 mm) (C. 1880 - 81/3). Pierced for suspension, light dusty tone extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $140
Medalets, Visit of HRH Prince of Wales to Australia (c.1920/4) in mint condition in original box sent to H.Teacher, P.School, Merrindie (Parcel Only); also various jubilee and commemorative medalets Carlisle Nos 1881/6, 1886/3, 1887/30, 1897/88, 1899-00/4 (2 items, one with full lustre), 1914/10. Fine - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $80
SOLD $120
The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia, in bronze (69 mm) by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, three medals first edge inscribed "Awarded to S. Berriman for Cheese Sept. 1885" other two "awarded September 1884 to S. Berriman for cheese" other "lam" in place of cheese. Fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Agricultural Society of New South Wales in bronze (51 mm) by Hardy Brothers "2nd prize/ 1885/ W. Harris/ Trotting Filly/ Miss Vermont/ 2Y 9M". Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Fire Brigade medal, handcrafted in sterling silver (35mm x 11mm) with brooch and loop mounts, by W.Kerr, inscribed on rev. 'Won by / C.Baker / 6 men / Engine Practice / 10th Nov 1885'. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $500
Berrima District A.H. & I. Society in silver (44 mm) by J, Moore for Hardy Brothers Sydney (in their case) reverse field inscribed, "11th March 1886/ won by/ C. Bennett's/"Duke'/Ayrshire Bull". Toned, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $400
SOLD $1,100
The Tirrana Cup, sterling silver wine pitcher with handle, decorated with filigree handle with flowers and leaves, attached to the handle and engraved with parrots and birds on branches on the body of the cup, in the Japanese style, inscribed as the "Tirranna Cup, 1887 won by D.P Dickson's (horse) "Lord Cochrane"", height 315mm, diameter 105mm, by Hardy Bros, Sydney, hallmarked London, 1884, weight 660 grams. As new, housed in its own presentation carrying case together with documentation in a large cliplock folder.
Estimate $7,000
SOLD $0
Raymond Terrace, 1887, in bronze (45 mm) plain medal with just a wreath on obne side, engraved with title in Hardy Brothers Sydney box. Also George III shilling 1787. Extremely fine; good fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne 1888 in silver (51 mm) by Stokes & Martin (89.58 g) edge inscribed "Societe des musees Contonaux". Toned, nerarly FDC and rare to French Chinese museum.
Estimate $600
SOLD $0
NSW Poultry, Pigeon, Canary & Dog Society, in bronze (53 mm) by Ohley Birmingham (in Elkington & co Ltd London 7 Sydney case) reverse inscribed, "awarded to/W. Carson/Malay Cock/ 1889" Bronzed proof finish, nearly uncirculated. Ex W. J. D. Mira Collection.
Estimate $200
SOLD $270
Victoria Railways, c1890, embroidered insignia cloth armbands, Gatekeeper, Guard No., Porter No.(2). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Bowen Past. Agr. Society, in silver (26 mm) by E. Alomann two obverse dies, basted of fruit "miss Edith Emmerson/best fancy work/by girl under 15/1890" horse and cow facing " Wn Emmerson/for/Cattle Dog/"Paul" 1891". Dark toned, very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
C.D.C.A. (Castlemaine District Cricket Association), handcrafted medal in gold (15ct, 4.2gms, 28mm)with brooch mount, inscribed on obv. 'J.Penrose' and on rev. 'C.D.C.A. / 1892-3 / Presented / by / W.Embley Esq / to / M.C.C. / Premiers'. Very fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $0
Victorian Railways, Free Pass, handcrafted in gold (21ct, 19.7gms, 28mm x 23mm octagonal shape with small mount), inscribe on obverse 'Victorian Railways Free Pass' and on reverse 'South Aust Rlys Commission Member', manufactured by Kilpatrick & Co., Goldsmiths of 39 Collins St, Melbourne, in 1886, that Company being under the Vice-Regal patronage. With original case of issue. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $0
Towers Pastoral Agricultural & Mining Association in silver (48 mm) inscribed "awarded/to/Martin Smith/for/collection of/printing/1896". Beautifully toned, FDC and rare thus.
Estimate $400
SOLD $1,100
Centenary of Newcastle, 1897 in silver (32 mm) by Stokes (C. 1897/79) Coolgardie Exhibition 1899 in silver (19 mm) (C. 1899/8). Also Perth Mint 1964 pennies (2) both poorly struck in centre leaving impression date in 964. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Victorian League of Wheelmen, pin backed badge in silver and enamel (23mm) 1897-8, by Stokes, impressed on rev. '1500'; Davis Cup, 1952, LTAA Tennis Challenge Round, South Australia, badge in white metal, by Stokes; Surf Life Saving Association of Australia (2), inscribed on rev. 'V694 R.C.Hubbins, G.Greenwood 16.2.1969'; Royal Life Saving Society, S.A. Life Saving Championship; also Royal Life Saving Society (5). Very fine. (9)
Estimate $130
SOLD $220
Commonwealth of Australia, Sydney, 1901 (C.1901/14 bronze); Duke & Duchess of York, 1901 ( C.1901/42 & 44 white metal); Commemoration of the Australian Commonwealth (C.1901/45 white metal); Wesleyan Methodist Church, Victoria (C.1901/46 white metal). Very fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Commonwealth Accredited Press Pass, for the Royal Visit, undated, in silvered bronze and enamel (38mm x 45mm) by Amor, Sydney, numbered 374 onreverse. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Boer War Medalets: Good Luck Attend Australian Contingent (C.1899-00/1); Good Luck Australian Bushmen (C.1900/3); Relief of Mafeking (C.1900/5); Good Luck Australian Bushmen Contingent (C.1900/21). All medals are gilt and have some lustre the last two almost full lustre and the last has the original ribbon and suspension system intact. Very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $80
SOLD $140
Rowing, South Australia, Hector Rowing Club in bronze (39 mm) by Vaughton Birmingham, reverse inscribed, "May 11th 1901/A. W. Gleed/. Stroke". Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Orion Lodge, Masonic jewell "Presented to Bro. T. J. Pascoe for Office as Master May 27 th 1901" not hallmarked but appears to be 9 carat (55 g) with extra bar and "Ballarat" bar. Extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $360