Catalogue
Auckland Metropolitan Agricultural & Pastoral Association, struck in oxidised bronze (45mm), by W&H (Walker & Hall), reverse inscribed 'P.Nutsford/Ch.S.Pony/1936'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $500
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Auckland Metropolitan Agricultural & Pastoral Association, struck in oxidised bronze (45mm), by W&H (Walker & Hall), reverse inscribed 'S.Watkins/Ch.Hunter/1937'. Very fine.
Estimate $400
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Family group of pig breeder's medals: Auckland Metropolitan Agricultural & Pastoral Association, struck in bronze (45mm), by W&H (Walker & Hall), reverse inscribed 'A.W.Revell/Ch.B.Sow/1939' [illustrated]; N.Z. Pig Breeders' Assn., uniface, struck in bronze (42mm), by W&H, reverse inscribed 'Won At/Egmont/A. & P. Association's Show/By/A.W.Revell/1943' [illustrated], another, as last, reverse inscribed 'Egmont A. & P. Show/1944/A.W.Revell/Mangatoki'; Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand, Royal Champion, uniface, struck in gold (9ct, 14.8g, 30mm), by M&K Ld (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), reverse inscribed '1947/Berkshire Sow/A.W.Revell' [illustrated]; another as last, in gold (9ct, 13.9g), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Berkshire Boar/A.W.Revell/Mangatoki/"Belmont Pride's Rambler"/1949'; another, as last, in gold (9ct, 13.6g), reverse inscribed 'Tamworth Sow/A. & C.Revell/1964'; another, as last, in gold (9ct, 13.0g), reverse inscribed 'Tamworth Boar/A. & C.Revell/1964'; also, Reserve Champion, uniface, struck in silver (35mm), no maker, reverse inscribed '1947/Berkshire Boar/A.W.Revell' [illustrated]; another, as last, reverse inscribed 'Tamworth Sow/A.W.Revell/"Lismore Red Special 1st"/1949'; another, as last, by M&K Ld (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), reverse inscribed '1956/A.W.Revell & Sons/Tamworth Sow'; another, as last, reverse inscribed '1956/A.W.Revell & Sons/Berkshire Sow'; another, as last, reverse inscribed 'Tamworth Sow/A. & C.Revell/1964'. Extremely fine or better. (12)
Estimate $3,500
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Auckland Metropolitan Agricultural & Pastoral Association, struck in oxidised bronze (46mm), by W&H (Walker & Hall), reverse inscribed 'Mrs P.H.Smith/Ch.Hack/1939'. Extremely fine, in a fitted case of Walker & Hall, Sheffield.
Estimate $500
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Auckland Metropolitan Agricultural & Pastoral Association, struck in oxidised bronze (46mm), by W&H (Walker & Hall), reverse inscribed 'S.J. & C.F.Bright/Ch.Cly.Mare/1957'. Extremely fine, in a fitted case of Walker & Hall, Sheffield.
Estimate $500
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Auckland Metropolitan Agricultural & Pastoral Association, struck in copper (45mm) antique finish, no maker, fancy scroll and ring top suspension, reverse inscribed '1985/N.Z.Easter Show/Champion/Friesian Cow'. Very fine.
Estimate $350
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Auckland Provincial Agricultural Association, fob medal, struck in gold (9ct, 14.3g, 38x30mm), by A.T. (Anton Teutenberg, Auckland), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Awarded/To/Woodward Bros/For/Champion/Romney Marsh/Ram/1897' (cfD&C.S12). Very fine and extremely rare, in a contemporary case.
Estimate $2,000
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Auckland Provincial Agricultural Association, uniface, struck in silver (29x40mm), by A.T. (Anton Teutenberg, Auckland), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Auckland/Provincial/Agricultural/Association/Awarded to/Mrs McIndoe/for best/Pickles & Sauces/Made By/Settlers Wife/1st/1899' (D&C.S29). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $750
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A.P.A.A. (Auckland Provincial Agricultural Association), fob medal, struck uniface in silver (38x32mm), by A.T. (Anton Teutenberg, Auckland), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'A.P.A.A./1902/1st Prize/Adams & Co/For Best/Bacon Rolled/Smoked/Class/242' (D&C.S14 [this piece]). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $500
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(Blueskin) Agricultural & Pastoral Association, stock medal, struck in silver (44mm), by Harrop & Neill, Dunedin, N.Z., reverse inscribed 'Awarded/To/G.Dodson/1st Prize/Thorough Bred Entire/"Casivalaunus"/Blueskin/1877'. Small edge bruise at 6 o'clock on obverse, toned, virtually uncirculated, in a contemporary case.
Estimate $700
SOLD $500
Blueskin Agricultural & Pastoral Association, struck in silver (48mm), obverse by Ottley, Birm. for G.& T.Young, Dunedin & Timaru (on reverse), obverse inscribed 'R.Hagen/for best/Draught Dry Mare/1881'. Lightly toned, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $750
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Blueskin Agricultural & Pastoral Association, struck in silver (48mm), obverse by Ottley, Birm. for G.& T.Young, Dunedin & Timaru (on reverse), obverse inscribed 'A Bannatyne/Best Draught/Brood Mare/1882/1'. Extremely fine or better.
Estimate $600
SOLD $360
Blueskin Agricultural & Pastoral Association, struck in silver (48mm), obverse by Ottley, Birm. for G.& T.Young, Dunedin & Timaru (on reverse), obverse inscribed 'P.Carmichael/Best Ayrshire Bull/3 Years Old/1882'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $750
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B.A. & P.Assn (Buller Agricultural & Pastoral Association), stock medal, in gold (9ct, 10.0g, 30mm), no maker, ring top obverse inscribed 'A.E.S.', reverse inscribed 'Presented/to/A.E.Silcock/by/B.A. & P.Assn/1913'. Very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Canterbury Agricultural College, c1930s, struck in hollow gold (9ct, 13.8g, 35mm), no maker, uninscribed. Extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $800
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Canterbury Agricultural College, The Bledisloe Medal, c1935, struck in gold (9ct, 21.6g, 35mm), no maker, unawarded. Extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $1,500
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Canterbury Agricultural College, struck in hollow gold (9ct, 14.2g, 35mm), no maker, reverse inscribed 'W.T.F.Forrester/1950'. Carbon patch on reverse, otherwise extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $1,500
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Canterbury Agricultural Pastoral Association, struck in bronze (55mm), by J.Moore.F: (London) for G.Coates, Direx: (Christchurch), reverse inscribed 'J.S.Caverhill Esq/For/Milch Cow/Class 7/1863' (S.470). Minor edge bruising, extremely fine, a very early prize medal and extremely rare, especially in bronze, in a contemporary fitted case.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $600
Canterbury Pastoral Association, struck in silver (56mm), by J.Moore, reverse inscribed 'J.Smith/Draught Entire/Young Westminister/Class I/1864'. Edge cuts, scratches and knocks, otherwise fine and rare.
Estimate $250
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Canterbury Agricultural Pastoral Association, struck in silver (56mm), by J.Moore for G.Coates, Direx: reverse inscribed 'Moses Cryer/Fat Wethers/Class I/1864' (S.470). Some edge bruises, otherwise good very fine, a rare early prize medal.
Estimate $1,000
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Canterbury Agricultural Pastoral Association, struck in silver (56mm), by J.Moore for G.Coates, Direx, reverse inscribed 'Mr R.M.Cresswell/Fat Bullock/Class S/1865' (S.470). Some edge bruises, otherwise very fine, a rare early prize medal.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $600
Canterbury Agricultural Pastoral Association, struck in silver (55mm), by G.Coates (Christchurch) (design by J.Moore, London), reverse inscribed 'James T.Fisher/For/Pony Mare "Lightning"/Class 24/1866'; another in bronze, reverse inscribed 'James T.Fisher/For/Entire Pony "Mazeppa"/Extra/1866'; another, in silver, reverse inscribed 'James T.Fisher/For/Entire Pony "Mazeppa"/Extra Stock/1867'. Nearly extremely fine, three rare and early prize medals. (3)
Estimate $2,500
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Canterbury Agricultural Pastoral Association, struck in silver (55mm), by J.Moore F: (Joseph Moore, Birmingham) for G.Coates, Direx: (Giles Coates, Christchurch), reverse inscribed 'Mrs Carter/Romney Marsh Ram/"Hero"/Class 20/1867'. Very fine and a very rare early prize medal.
Estimate $1,200
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Canterbury Agricultural Pastoral Association, struck in silver (56mm), by J.Moore for G.Coates, Direx, reverse inscribed 'W.Boag/For/Draught Entire/"Napoleon"/Class I/1867' (S.470). Pierced at top for suspension, numerous small edge bruises, otherwise very fine, rare early prize medal.
Estimate $650
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Canterbury Agricultural Pastoral Association, struck in silver (55mm), by G.Coates (Christchurch), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'William Wilson/For/Norfolk Down Wethers/Class 39/1868'. Edge bruising and surface marks, has been cleaned, otherwise very fine and very rare, an early and important historical piece.
Estimate $2,000
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Canterbury Agricultural Pastoral Association, struck in silver (55mm), by J.Moore.F: (London) for G.Coates, Direx: (Christchurch), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'William Wilson/Norfolk Down Ewes/Class 36/1868'. Cleaned, with reverse edge bruise, otherwise nearly extremely fine, a rare early award to a prominent Cantabrian.
Estimate $2,000
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Canterbury Agricultural Pastoral Association, struck in silver (55mm), by J.Moore.F: for G.Coates. Direx: reverse inscribed 'John Gair/Draught Horse "Bill"/Class 6/1868'. Toned, good very fine, a rare early prize medal.
Estimate $650
SOLD $450
Canterbury Pastoral Association, c1870, struck in bronze (55mm), by G.Coates.Direx: (Christchurch), reverse ghost inscription 'Gibbie'?. Holed at top, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
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Canterbury Agricultural Pastoral Association, struck in silver (55mm), by J.Moore F: (Joseph Moore, Birmingham) for G.Coates, Direx: (Giles Coates, Christchurch), reverse inscribed 'John Dempsey/Saddlery/1872' (S.470). Nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $800
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Canterbury Agricultural & Pastoral Association, 1879, ornate trophy cup, in sterling silver (920g, 245x138mm), by H&T (Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham), hallmark for Birmingham 1876, inscribed 'Canterbury Agricultural & Pastoral Association/First Prize/Awarded to the/McCormick Harvester & Self Binder/at the field trial held at/Avonhead Farm/Jany.16th 1879/In Competition With The/Wood, Osbourne and Marsh, Machines'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $900