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Masonic, Murchison No.257 N.Z.C., jewel, handcrafted in gold (9ct, tot wt 24.8g, 70x55mm), by LK (Louis Kerr, Nelson), reverse inscribed 'Presented To/Wor.Bro.H.M.Fairweather/by Officers & Bretheren of/Lodge Murchison/No.257 N.Z.C./1969'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $900
SOLD $650
I.O.O.F. (Independent Order Of Odd Fellows), c1969-1970, a small group of jewels for Warepa Lodge No.131 and New Zealand No.7; also, Masonic, Lodge St John Kilwinning No.662, mostly brass and enamel. Very fine or better. (6)
Estimate $150
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Masonic, The Sir Walter Scott Lodge, No 15 N.Z.C., Thames, 1870-1970, jewel, struck in gilt and enamel (40mm), no maker, uninscribed. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
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R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), 1920s-1970s, an accumulation of jewels, pins, badges and bars, from various lodges and recipients, in base metal, silver and gold. Fine - extremely fine. (47)
Estimate $1,250
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R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), 1955-1970, jewels (9) and badges (2), mostly in gilt and enamel with pin-back suspensions, most without makers names, one New Zealand maker noted: C.J.Garvie, all presented to 'Bro.W.J.McVicker'. Mostly very fine or better. (11)
Estimate $130
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R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), an accumulation of jewels, mainly base metal and gilt with a few silver gilt, c1950s-1970s, complete with ribbons and bars. Mostly very fine. (31)
Estimate $300
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R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), various jewels and date bars, awarded to various recipients between 1950s and 1970s, mostly gilt silver and gilt base metal. Very fine - extremely fine. (42)
Estimate $300
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R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), a collection of South Waikato Lodge jewels, 1950s-1970s, in gold, silver and base metals, most awarded to Bro.W.C.Griffin and Bro.W.W.John, all mounted on two cloth aprons, includes three collar sashes and certificates for Griffin. Fine - extremely fine. (38)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $900
Lodge medals, a small group of Masonic and Buffalo Lodge jewels, mostly 1960s-1970s, in base metals and enamel; also a Royal Life Saving Society bronze medal and a Wanganui Competitions Society medal in gilt. Very fine - extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $200
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R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), various jewels, awarded to Bro.R.W.Johnston, Blue Mountain 222, between 1960 and 1972, includes gilt and enamel (6) and one in gold (9ct, 21.0g). Generally very fine. (7)
Estimate $750
SOLD $600
Knight's Templar, Past Preceptor's collarette jewel, inscribed on reverse 'F.Meikle/1975/Wanganui Preceptory'; Masonic Lodge, Royal Order of the Secret Monitor, 2nd degree, Member's Breast Jewel; another, Past Supreme Ruler, collar jewel, reverse inscribed 'J.Meikle/1981'; another, Royal & Select Masters Member's breast jewel; Order of St John, Officer's badge. Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $150
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R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), a group of jewels, 1920-1980s, in silver gilt and base metal, to various recipients. Fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $150
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Masonic, neck badge in silver gilt (38x28mm), no maker, New Zealand Grand Master's Order of Service, reverse inscribed 'Bro. A.J.McKechnie/1984'. Very fine.
Estimate $80
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Masonic, The District R.A.C. New Zealand South, c1990s badge (jewel) in gilt (70mm), no maker, ring top suspension. Extremely fine.
Estimate $70
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Masonic Lodge, a small group of jewels and miniatures, c1990s, mostly gilt, includes Centennial jewel of the Supreme Grand Arch Chapter of New Zealand (1892-1992), the miniatures on bars as worn. Extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $100
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I.O.O.F. (Independent Order Of Odd Fellows), Star of Opawa Lodge No. 30, 25 years service medal, in gold (9ct, tot wt 10.7g, 32mm) and enamel, by G.A.Miller & Sons, with ring top and brooch suspension, reverse inscribed 'A.3515/Bro.J.S.Downie/Star Of Opawa/Lodge No.30/1996'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $150
Caledonian Society, uniface, struck in silver and blue enamel (29mm), no maker, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Marching/22.3.47/First/E.Brown'; Caledonian Society of Otago, 1848-1948, uniface, struck in silver (38mm), by M&K Ld (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), reverse inscribed 'Womens Marching/A.Grade/1st/Blair Athol/E.Brown' (M&P.1948/4); N.Z.M. & R.Assn. (New Zealand Marching & Recreation Association), badge in brass and enamel (35x25mm), no maker, pin-back, inscribed on obverse '1948/N.Z. Champs/2nd'; Otago Marching & Recreation Assn., badge, uniface, struck in silver (23x21mm), no maker, bar with pin-back suspension. Very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $220
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Caledonian Society Of Otago, 1848-1948, uniface, struck in silver (38mm), by M&K Ld (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), reverse inscribed 'Womens' Marching/B. Grade/1st/Brown Ewing's/N.McCurragh' (M&P.1948/4); another, as last, inscribed 'Intermediate Flat Relay/1st/Brown Ewing's/N.McCurragh'; also, silver fob medals (6) awarded to N.McCurragh between 1949 and 1955 and a silvered badge of N.Z. Marching Assn. All except the last with ring top suspensions, very fine - extremely fine, the first illustrated. (9)
Estimate $400
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Auck. M. & R. Assn. (Auckland Marching and Recreation Association), Life Member's pin, handcrafted in gold (9ct, 3.0g, 22x22mm), no maker, pin-back, reverse inscribed 'J.J.O'Hara./27-6-55.' Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
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University Of Otago Medical School, Batchelor Memorial Medal, struck in silver (39mm), no maker, reverse inscribed 'Arthur John Cottrell/1918.' (S.496). Toned, good extremely fine, in fitted case of issue.
Estimate $450
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Alexander Gillies Medal, c1930s, in bronze (57mm), undated and unawarded, no maker (probably Mayer & Kean, Wellington). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
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New Zealand Association Of Scientists (Research Medal), c1930s, struck in bronze (48mm), no maker (Mayer & Kean), unawarded (S.-). Carbon spotting, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $250
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New Zealand Association Of Scientists (Research Medal), c1930s, struck in bronze (48mm), by M&K Ld (Mayer & Kean), unawarded (S.-). Good very fine.
Estimate $250
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The Royal Society of New Zealand, New Zealand Science and Technology Medal (now The Rutherford Medal), c1930s, struck in bronze (63mm), no maker (Mayer & Kean, Wellington) unawarded (S.-). Uncirculated.
Estimate $600
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The Royal Society of New Zealand, New Zealand Science and Technology Medal (now The Rutherford Medal), c1930s, struck in silver gilt (63mm), no maker (Mayer & Kean, Wellington) unawarded (S.-). Uncirculated.
Estimate $700
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The Royal Society of New Zealand, New Zealand Science and Technology Medal (now The Rutherford Medal), c1930s, struck in silver (63mm), no maker (Mayer & Kean, Wellington) unawarded (S.-). Uncirculated.
Estimate $500
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The Royal Society of New Zealand, New Zealand Science and Technology Medal (now The Rutherford Medal), c1930s, struck in bronze (63mm), no maker (Mayer & Kean, Wellington) unawarded (S.-). Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $1,000
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William Ledingham Christie Medal, University of New Zealand, c1930s, struck in bronze (50mm), no maker (Mayer & Kean), unawarded. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $400
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University of Otago Medical School, Batchelor Memorial Medal, c1930s, struck in bronze (40mm), by M&K Ld (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), unawarded (S.496). Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
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University of Otago Medical School, Batchelor Memorial Medal, c1930s, struck in bronze (40mm), no maker (Mayer & Kean, Wellington) (S.496). Uncirculated, possibly a later strike by Mayer & Toye.
Estimate $300
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