Catalogue
Australian Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, Ballaarat, 1878, in silver (47mm) by (E.A.Altmann, Melbourne) inscribed on edge 'L.M.Kirk' (C.1878/1). Good very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Australian Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, Ballaarat, 1878, in bronze (47mm) by (E.A.Altmann, Melbourne) uninscribed (C.1878/1). FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Central Queensland Graziers & Farmers Society, 1878, handcrafted medal in silver (41mm) by C.A.Brown, Brisbane, plain silver disc engraved on obverse, between concentric circles 'Central Queensland Graziers & Farmers Society / Gracemere / May 1878', and on reverse 'Best Durham Cow / Any Age / 1st / Awarded / to / E.Cross Esq. / For his Roan Cow / Blossom'. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,300
County of Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society, 1878, in silver (38mm) by (Ernest A Altmann, Melbourne) inscribed on reverse 'Mr J Nicholson /1st Prize / Winnowing Machine / Oct 25th 1878'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
The National Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1878, in bronze (51mm) by J.Hogarth, inscribed on reverse 'J.Curtis / 1878' and impressed around edge 'Special Prize Collection of Portmanteaus'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
St Arnaud Pastoral & Agricultural Society, 1878, in silver (38mm) by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, inscribed on reverse 'J.Nicholson / 11th Oct 1878' and impressed around edge 'Best Stripper'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $360
France, International Exhibition, Paris, 1878, in silver (68mm) by J.C.Chaplain, impressed on reverse within tablet 'J.Kelman'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $550
France, International Exhibition, Paris, 1878, in bronze (68mm) by J.C.Chaplain, impressed on reverse 'T.K.Bennett' within tablet. Extremely fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $170
France, International Exhibition, Paris, 1878, in bronze (68mm) by J.C.Chaplain, inpressed on reverse 'G.Innis' within tablet. Extremely fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $170
France, International Exhibition, Paris, 1878, in bronze (68mm) by J.C.Chaplain, impressed on reverse within tablet 'Allcock & Cie'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $0
Acclimatization Society, Victoria, 1878, in silver (58mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon Sc / 1868 / T.Landseer A.R.A. Adj in exergue (C.1868/3), inscribed around edge 'Presented to the Chairman of the Melbourne Ice Coy July 1878'. With case of issue. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $7,200
Acclimatization Society, Victoria, 1878, in bronze (58mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon SC / 1868 / T.Landseer A.R.A. Adj in exergue (C.1868/3), inscribed on edge 'Presented to Messrs Robertson & Wagner July 1878'. With case of issue. Edge bruise on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $7,400
Awarded by the Board of Trade for Gallantry in Saving Life, 1878, in silver (58mm) by B.Wyon Sc, engraved around edge 'Thomas R.Pearce Wreck of the Ship 'Lochard' (sic) of Glasgow on the 1st June-1878. Extremely fine.
Estimate $20,000
SOLD $22,500
St Kilda Swimming Club, 1878, handcrafted medal in silver (29mm), a voided six pointed star within a circular frame with loop mount, engraved on obverse 'St Kilda Swimming Club' and within star '500 yards / Open Race / March 9th 1878', on reverse 'Won by'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Intercolonial Eight Oar Race, 1878, in gold (30.4gms, 54mm x 56mm) with loop mount, an embellished Maltese cross with circle overlay, engraved on obverse, with crossed flags and oars, Australian Coat of Arms inside circular overlay and inscription 'Intercolonial Eight Oar Race / 1878', and on reverse 'Won by / Victorian Crew / 6th March / 1.R.Ward / 3.W.Bray / 4.J.L.Irvine / 5.W.H.Tuckett / 6.J.M.Simson / 7.T.H.Young / 8.G.Fairbairn / F.Edwards / Cox / No.2.J.Booth'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $2,050
Carey & Page's, 1878, voided shield in a double frame in gold (15ct, 4.2gms, 25.5mm) with loop mount, inscribed on obverse 'To / F.C.Bosher / 1878', and on reverse 'I.M. / Carey & Page's / Employes'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Scottish School medal, 1878, in silver, (53.5mm), a hand engraved silver disc in a very heavy cast ornamental frame with suspension bracket and ring, engraved on obverse 'Stand Firm / Presented by / Alex Grant Esq SSC / Ex Mayor of Fitzroy / Melbourne Australia', and on reverse 'Gained by / John Londen / Second / in Competitive Examination / English Lower School / Madras Academy / Cupar Fife / 26th June 1878'. With case of issue. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Lodge of Australia Jubilee, 1878, uniface medal in silver (41 x 55mm) by Weisner. Good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $320
Masonic badge, 1878, in silver (53mm), modified Maltese cross with overlaid clasped hands inside a decorative ring, arms of cross engraved with overall ornament, suspender bar attached on reverse side, inscribed on reverse 'O.F.L.A. / Presented to / P.D.G.M. W.H.Coombes / as a mark of respect for / past services / Janry 26th 1878'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Melbourne Monster Clothing Company, Melbourne, 21st Anniversary, 1878, in silver (27mm) (C.1878/2); Bendigo Miners and Engine Drivers Exhibition, 1896, in gilt bronze (23mm) (C.1896/3); Exhibition Australian Manufacturers & Products A.N.A., 1905-6, in white metal (30mm x 25mm) (C/1905-6/1). Extremely fine - uncirculated and scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in silver (76mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'The Honourable / Sir James Martin, C.J. / Vice President / of / Commission', no stop after CCC in date. Edge bruise on obverse at 2 o'clock, otherwise nearly uncirculated and extremely rare in this metal.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,300
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (76mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Awarded / to / John Curtis / of Melbourne / For Improved / Iron Frame / Solid Leather / Portmanteaus / 1879', no stop after CCC in date. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (76mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Hollington Bros / First Award', stop after CCC in date, London striking from new die. Edge bruise on reverse and obverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
International Exhibition, Sydney, N.S.W., 1879, in gold (51mm, 93.18gms) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Sir William G / Armstong & Co / Ordnance'. With case of issue. Slighest surface marks, otherwise nearly FDC and extremely rare.
Estimate $6,500
SOLD $9,400
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in silver (51mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Donald Manson / Acting Honorary / Commissioner / for the / United States'. Light scratches on obverse field, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (51mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Rachel Lipman / 1880'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (51mm) by J.S.Wyon & A.B.Wyon, uninscribed. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $120
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, Official Judges Pass in silver (38mm) with loop mount and ring suspension, by W.Burt, inscribed on reverse 'R.C.Patterson'. Obverse with small knocks, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,300
First International Exhibition, New South Wales, 1879, in white metal (38.5mm) by Evan Jones, Sydney (C.1879/6) variant without maker's name. Extremely fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $650
Melbourne Intercolonial Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, 1879, pass in gold (24mm, 70.7gms) with ornamental suspension mount, inscribed on reverse 'F.Moss'. Small crack in mount otherwise, very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0