Catalogue
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opened 19th March 1932 Inaugural Celebrations in silver by Amor (51mm) (C.1932/5). Edge impressed 'Baseball. Baseball Match. N.S.W. W.B.A. The Rest.' In case of issue by Amor. Extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $640
Sydney Harbour Bridgem, Opened 19th March 1932 Inaugural Celebrations (51mm) in bronze by Amor (C.1932/5). Edge impressed 'N.S.W. L.T.A. Mixed Doubles Champ. of N.S.W. R.B.Thompson & Miss N.Vickery.' A few edge bumps and two small spots of verdigris on obverse otherwise very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opened March 19 1932 Municipal Council of Sydney (51mm) in oxidised silver by Amor (C.1932/6). In case of issue by Amor. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,450
Sydney Harbour Bridge Memorabilia: North Shore Bridge 1932 gilt and enamel badge; Souvenir of the bridge tinnie pendant 1932; Sydney Harbour Bridge uniface bronze shield undated; Sydney Harbour Bridge toll token with bridge on obverse and a Waratah on reverse; Money Clip featuring the Sydney Harbour Bridge atop a boomerang. Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
AMP, Industrial Department, fob in gold (15ct, 8gms, 32mm x 28mm) inscribed on rev. '328 / L.F.Lobbis / 11.1.32', by Angus & Coote. Very fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $0
Football fob, in gold (9ct, 6.7gms)(37mm x 28mm), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed "W.M.F.C./Premiers/ 1932/Presented by/Mr N.H. Davis/Won by/A.Gray/Rover". Extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Melbourne Centenary Royal Show, 1934, medal in silvered bronze (54mm) impressed on rev. 'Dorset Horn Ram / 2« & Over. Second / T.S.Austin / "Myuna" No.5 of 31'; another in brass (54mm) engraved on rev. 'Lillimur Show, 1934 / Best Lady Rider, Miss P.Bray / "Harmony" / Presented by / Hon. M.E.Wettenhall'; another in bronze, uninscribed; Melbourne Royal Show, 1936, medal in brass (54mm) impressed on rev. 'Champion / Large Black Sow / Lucerneedale's Choice / W.Major'; Royal Melbourne Centenary Show, 1948, in bronze (54mm) impressed on rev. 'Champion Rhode Island / W.James'. Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $450
SOLD $500
Victoria, Melbourne Centenary, enamel badges, Victorian and Melbourne Centenary 1934-35 featuring the Cathedral by Stokes?; another Centenary of Melbourne, National Eucharistic Congress 1934; plus a booklet entitled "Reflections of Melbourne in Pen Drawings by Fabian Swire". Reflection Series No. 1 1934-5 hand signed by the author, last item scarce. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
N.S.W. Amateur Wrestling Championship medal, in silver (39mm) featuring two wrestlers in a ring on the obverse and on the reverse is a laurel wreath. Reverse inscription "Welter /Weight / 2nd / J. Kenny / 1937." The entire front design is hand engraved. In case of issue by William Kerr, Goldsmith & Silversmith, 542 & 544 George St, Sydney. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Australia's 150th Anniversary 1788-1938, in oxidised silver plate (58mm) by Amor (C.1938/7). In case of issue which is slightly damaged. Some obverse discolouiration otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $80
Australia's 150th Anniversary Philatelic Exhibition, Sydney 1938 in bronze (32mm x 44mm) by Amor (C.1938/11); Royal Hobart Centenary Yacht Regatta 1938 in tombac silvered (36mm) by Stokes (C.1938/12); The Great Scout Yacht Race 1979 / Scout Association of Australia in oxidised cupro-nickel (40mm); another identical design for 1980 in bronze (43mm); Kodak Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 50th Anniversary 1994 in bronze (64mm). The first medal is engraved on the reverse 'Postmarks. / W. Finigan.' The second medal discoloured but very fine, the rest extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Royal Hobart Centennary Regatta 1938, in oxidised silver plate (57mm) by Stokes Melbourne (C.1938/13). In case of issue, nearly uncirculated and rare, one of 150 struck for VIP's.
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
Red Cross brooch, in gold (9ct, 3.7gms), set with a cross of garnets, inscribed on side "Miss Red Cross 1943", brooch measures 55mm x 10mm, complete with safety chain. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Services Rendered Commemorative Medal, by K G Luke c.1946 in silvered bronze (57mm) (C.F/4). Engraved on reverse Biddeston / Welcome Home / Committee and named to Pte R O Berghofer. About very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
King George V Memorial Hospital, for Mothers and Babies in bronze gilded (39mm) (C.1947/1) in box of issue; Sydney Mint Centenary in silver (35mm) (C.1955/1) impressed number '73' on edge; N.S.W. Troops to Soudan 1885-1985 in silver proof (32mm) in case of issue. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. Royal Easter Show 1948 in silver (64mm) by Stokes Melb. (cf. C.1941/2 for style and reverse) 'Pug, Dog / Miss. V.Franks. / "Winton Danny Boy".' Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Numismatic Association of Victoria Medals: Annand & Smith Australia's First Copper Token 1949 in silver antique finish (42mm) by Stokes (C.1949/5); Centenary of Opening of First Steam Railway in Australia 1954 in bronze (38mm) by Stokes (C.1954/14); Olympic Games in Melbourne 1956 in silver (38mm) by K. G. Luke (C.1956/6); Centenary of GPO Melbourne 1959 in bronze (38mm) by K. G. Luke (C.1959/4); Numismatic Exhibition at Melbourne Town Hall 1964 in bronze gilded (29mm) by K. G. Luke (C.1964/4); Governor Macquarie & Holey Dollar undated in oxidised silver (38mm) by K. G. Luke (C.G/5); QEII 25th Year & N.A.V.'s 500th Meeting 1977 in silver vapour blasted (38mm) by Stokes (C.1977/9); N.A.V. enamel & gilt lapel badge, tie-bar and key chain. Extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Australian Numismatic Society Medals: One Penny Token 1849 - 1949 in silver and another in copper (35mm) by Amor (C.1949/3); Sydney Mint Centenary 1955 in copper (35mm) by Amor (C.1955/1); First Australian National Numismatic Convention 1966 in aluminium (35mm) by Amor (C.1966/13; Rockhampton Capricana Festival 1966 in aluminium (35mm) by Amor (C.1966/14); Conversion to Decimal Currency 1966 in silver and another in bronze (35mm) by Amor (C.1966/15); First Official Visit by N.A.V. to A.N.S. 1968 in copper (35mm) by Amor (C.1968/3); 60th Anniversary of A.N.S. 1973 in silver, another in bronze, another in oxidised silver and another in silver (35mm) by Amor (C.1973/5); A.N.S. Brisbane Branch Memento of Attendance 100th Meeting 1971 in wood (40mm); 200th Meeting of A.N.S. Brisbane 1979 in silver and another in aluminium (35mm) by Amor; Commemorate Opening of Hyde Park Barracks 1984 in silver (32mm); A.N.S. Convention Port Macquarie 1987 in aluminium (35mm); A.N.S. Brisbane Branch 300th Meeting & 25 Year Commemoration Dinner 1987 in bronze (35mm) x 2; Numismatic Association of Australia Coin Fair Brisbane 1993 in bronze (35mm) x 2. Extremely fine. (21)
Estimate $200
SOLD $850
Centenary of the Government of Victoria 1851-1951, in bronze (64mm) by Pinches, London, (C.1951/3), unawarded, mintage 100. Extremely fine, in case of issue.
Estimate $60
SOLD $50
City of Heidelberg, medal in gold (9ct, 13gms, 41mm x 25mm) with suspender and ribbon, medal inscribed on rev. 'Cr. W.H.Cheney / 1953-1955', suspender bar engraved 'City of Heidelberg', by Walpole. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $210
Award Medals: George A Maylor Memorial / Master Builders Federation of Australia Medal (51mm) by Amor (unnamed); Florence M Taylor Medal / Australian Institute of Metals Sydney Branch, award for Meritorious Service (51mm) by Amor; Aberdeen Angus Society of Australia Medal (51mm) by Amor; Federal Council of Agricultural Societies / Australian Bicentenary 1788-1988 (40mm); Australian Pony Stud Book Society / N.S.W. Branch Sydney Stud Pony Show First Prize Medal 1954 (51mm) by Amor; J J Rouse Memorial Award / Kodak International Salon of Photography. All medals unnamed except second last which is engraved to 'W.A.McCall's / Greenacre Prince'and the last which is engraved on the edge 'Specimen - John H. Wiseman 1955 '. First three medals bronze, the fourth medal is gilt bronze, the fifth medal is oxidised silver and the last is gilt bronze. The last medal has a 15mm test cut on the edge. Extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
French Exhibitions in Australia, March-April 1956, La Perouse, 1741-1788, (Georges Guiraud), medal in silver (68mm). Cased. Uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Olympic Games Melbourne 1956, in bronze (63mm) by K.G. Luke (C.1956/5). Designed by Ardor Meszaros and the dies prepared by John Pinches, London. Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
"Veteran Car Club of Victoria", Luke stock medals, inscribed "The Argus Trophy", in silver (51mm), 1956, reverse inscribed "McIntyre Buggy/1903/Winner Class "A"/A.C.Terdich"; another in bronze, same inscription as previous, with "Finished without loss of points" added. Very fine, with K.G. Luke bakelite case. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Stokes & Sons 100 Years Progress, in bronze (58mm) by Stokes in official case (C.1956/9); Warragamba Dam Opening Day Sports 1960 in white metal (38mm) (C.1960/8); David Jones Iron & Steel Founders in white metal (38mm) (C.1965/1); Apprenticeship Week 1967 in Zinc (39mm) (C.1967/1); Morwell Centenary 1879-1979 in ceramic (62mm) by Cooinda Ceramics (C.1979/28); Electrolytic Zinc Co of Australasia c.1970 in zinc (62mm) (C.E/3). The first medal has a discoloured reverse which is caused by the glue used to secure the felt in the base of the official case otherwise all medals very fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
City of Melbourne, to Commemorate the Centenary of the Burke & Wills Expedition 1860 -1960 in oxidised bronze (38mm) by K.G.Luke (C.1960/2). Edge engraved '45'. Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Military Related Medals: Air Force Association / 50 Years of Military Flying 1994 in bronze (38mm) by K. G. Luke (C.1964/7); To Commemorate Historic Flight of Sir Ross & Keith Smith 1969 in bronze (51mm) by Stokes (C.1969/10); 75th Anniversary of Gallipoli 1990 in gilt (32mm) in plastic case of issue; 7th Division A.I.F. 50th Anniversary 1990 in gilt (32mm) in plastic case of issue; Siege of Tobruk 50th Anniversary 1991 in gilt (32mm) in plastic case of issue; 50th Anniversary of Australian Women's Services 1991 in gilt (32mm) in plastic case of issue; 75th Anniversary of Returned & Services League Australia 1991 in bronze (40mm) by A. J. Parkes in plastic case of issue; Siege of Tobruk 50th Anniversary 1991 in oxidised bronze (35mm) issued by Military Historical Society of Australia; National War Memorial of Victoria Shrine of Remembrance in bronze gilded (32mm) by Stokes c.1934 (C.T/9); First Visit of Commonwealth Fleet to Sydney 1913 in bronze (29mm) by Amor (C.1913/5); Peace 1919 Australia in bronze silvered (27mm) by Amor Ltd (C.1919/2); Australia Welcomes the British Naval Squadron 1924 in bronze gilded (31mm) by Stokes (C.1924/2); Victory Medal 15-8-1945 to Commemorate the Conclusion of World War 1945 in bronze (24mm) by Sheridan (C.1945/10); Australasian Souvenir of American Fleet 1925 in bronze (not listed in Carlisle in this metal) and another in bronze gilded (39mm) by M. & S. (C.1925/1). Fine - uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $120
SOLD $200
Numismatic Society and Coin Club Medals: Adelaide Coin Club 20 Years 1985 in bronze (38mm); Capricornia Coin Club N.S.W. 1965 - 1985 in oxidised silver and another in copper (50mm) by A. J. Parkes; Capricornia Coin Club membership badge in cupro-nickel and enamel (22mm) by Angus & Coote; Illawarra Coin Club in oxidised silver and another in bronze (35mm) by Amor (C.1966/3); Metropolitan Coin Club of Sydney 20th Anniversary 1985 in copper (35mm); Sydney Coin Club 1st Anniversary 1965 in silver (35mm) (C.1965/4); Sydney Coin Club membership badge in oxidised silver (22mm) by Angus & Coote; Australian Numismatic Society Brisbane 20th Anniversary / X Commonwealth Games 1982 in oxidised aluminium (50mm) by A. J. Parkes; A.N.S. Brisbane Branch Coin Convention 1969 pin in white plastic (27mm); Australian Numismatic Society Brisbane circular name badge for 'George Snelgrove A.F.A.N.S.' in white plastic (52mm); Newcastle Numismatic Society / Dollars to Cents 1966 in bronze (38mm) by Amor (C.1966/7); Newcastle Numismatic Society / John Shortland 1997 in bronze (40mm) by A. J. Parkes; Numismatic Society of South Australia / International Coin Fair Adelaide 1992 in gilt bronze (51mm); Tasmanian Numismatic Society / International Coin & Medal Fair Hobart 1991 in oxidised bronze (32mm) numbered 030 on obverse; Australasian Numismatic Dealers Association Diamond Jubilee 1998 in copper (33mm); Queen Victoria Coin Centre Grand Opening 1994 (38mm) in copper. First item and the badges very fine, the rest uncirculated. (18)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Decimal Commemorative Medal, 14 February 1966 (39mm) in bronze (C.1966/16) cased; C-Day Medallion 14 February 1966 by Sydney Coin Club (35mm) in silver (C.1966/11) cased ; Royal Australian Mint, Canberra medal (54mm) undated, obv. Mint building, rev. Decimal coinage, in bronze, cased; 175th Anniversary of Holey Dollar and Dump 1988 in silver and in case - two sets in matte finish Nos. 096 and 159, two sets in proof-like finish Nos. 256 and 258. Uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Mexico Olympics, 1968, commemorative medallion set (64mm) in bronze and silver oxidised (115gms), by Stokes, cased numbered set 432. Uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $0