Catalogue
First International Exhibition, New South Wales, 1879, in silver (38.5mm) 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. Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,000
First International Exhibition, New South Wales, 1879, in bronze (38.5mm) by Evan Jones, Sydney (C.1879/7). Holed at top, extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
First International Exhibition, New South Wales, 1879, in white metal (38mm) by Evan Jones, Sydney (C.1879/7). Holed at top, nearly very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, 1879, award medal in bronze (73mm) by R.Capner, inscribed on reverse 'N.Bartley / for / Collection of / Minerals / 1879'. Good very fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $1,050
Sandhurst Industrial Exhibition, 1879, award medal in silver (38mm) by Ernst A.Altmann, Melbourne, inscribed on reverse 'Apprentices / Vulcan Foundry / Geelong / Condensing / Steam Engine'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $270
Sandhurst Industrial Exhibition, 1879, award medal in bronze (38mm) by Ernst Altmann, Melbourne, inscribed on reverse 'Mrs Herschell / Sandhurst / Paper Flowers'. Good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Goulburn A(gricultural) P(astoral) & H(orticultural) Society, 18--, handcrafted uniface stock medal in silver (44mm, with mount 60mm), silver disc within a frame, a silver ribbon with engraved 'G A P H S' scrolled through a horseshoe at top, with loop suspended from horseshoe, engraved on obverse 'Goulburn / A.P. & H.Society / Annual Show / 18--'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $420
Newington College, 1879, in silver (45mm) with ornate suspension and ring, inscribed on obverse 'Newington / College / December / 1879' and on reverse 'Presented / to / F.P.Fawcett / for success in the / University / Public Exam'. With case of issue. Extremely fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $0
Victoria's Pride S U, in silver (19.5mm)(4), variants, bronze gilt, obverse, Sailors & Brothers, reverse, Victoria's / S / U / Pride. Silver issues holed, very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $350
SOLD $350
S(ydney) I(nternational) E(xhibition), 1851, in silver (22mm) (C.1879/3), obverse, Albert the Good; First International Exhibition, Sydney, 1879, in silver (22mm) (C.1879-80/13); another., with different obverse, in gilt bronze (22mm). Very fine - nearly uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $200
I(ntercolonial) J(uvenile) I(ndustrial) E(xhibition), 1879-80, in silver (22mm) (C.1879-80/5); another., in bronze. Both pierced at top. Very fine - extremely fine, the first scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Australian International Exhibitions, Sydney 1879-80, Melbourne 1888-81, in bronze (76mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'James Mirams M.P. / For / Services'. With case of issue. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
N.S.W. International Exhibition, 1879-1880, in white metal (38mm) by Stokes & Martin Medallists (C.1879-80/9). With case of issue. Dark uneven tone on reverse, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Geelong Industrial & Juvenile Exhibition, 1879-80, award medal in silver (34mm) by Altmann, inscribed on reverse 'John Curtis / Melbourne / Portmanteau'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Geelong Industrial and Juvenile Exhibition, 1879-80, commemoration medal in white metal (29mm) holed with ring suspension and original blue ribbon, by (Melbourne Mint), obverse, with Geelong Coat of Arms and Commemoration / Medal, reverse, Geelong Industrial & Juvenile Exhibition 1879-80 / E.A.Altmann / Medalist / & Engraver / 80 Elizabeth St / Melbourne. Uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Geelong Industrial & Juvenile Exhibition, 1879-80, in silver (27mm x 23mm oval) with loop mount, inscribed on reverse 'Awarded to / James Baum / Birregurra / Mod Plough'. Fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $170
Geelong Industrial & Juvenile Exhibition, 1879-80, in bronze (27mm x 23mm oval) by E.A.A. Melb. Possibly a trial strike, none were awarded in bronze. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Australian International Exhibitions, Sydney 1879-80, Melbourne 1880-81, in bronze (76mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Warington W. / Smyth / F.R.S. / Commissioner'. With case of issue. FDC.
Estimate $400
SOLD $440
Australian International Exhibitions, Sydney 1879-80, Melbourne 1880-81, in bronze (76mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'The Hon: / Sir James Martin / For / Services'. With case of issue. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
N.S.Wales 1879, Melbourne 1880, commemoration medal in white metal (39mm) by Evan Jones 9 & 11 Hunter St Sydney (C.1879-80/15). Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
First International Exhibition, Sydney, 1879-80, in gilt bronze (22mm); another., in silver; International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1880-81, in gilt bronze (22mm) (C.1880-81/9). Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in bronze (76mm) by H.Stokes, impressed around edge 'D.F.Walton - Juror'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in bronze (76mm) by H.Stokes, impressed around edge 'T.J.Hamilton - Juror'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $190
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in white metal (76mm) by H.Stokes. Possibly a trial strike. Very fine and rare in this metal.
Estimate $450
SOLD $420
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in bronze (43mm) trial strike of dies of an unissued size. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $320
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in gold (39mm, 51.2gms) by H.Stokes, engraved around edge 'Hon Sir James Martin - For Services'. FDC.
Estimate $2,250
SOLD $2,800
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in silver (51mm) by H.Stokes, impressed around edge 'Archibald Fisken J.P. - For Services'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $320
Melbourne (International) Exhibition, 1880, in gold (22mm, 5.6gms) reverse with unofficial coat of arms (C.1880/11). Holed at top, very fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, Foundation Stone, commemoration medal in gold (22mm, 8.1gms) by (E.Altmann), inscribed on reverse 'W.B.Jones Esq. / J.P. / Commissioner / 19/2/79' (C.1880/12). Peripheral die break on obverse, good fine and rare in gold.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,000
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, pass with photograph of Exhibitor A.B.Wells (Belgium Courts) and his signature, also signed by the Secretary J.C.Levey. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $480