Catalogue
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in bronze (76mm) by Melbourne Mint - Stokes & Martin, impressed around edge 'W.Dawson and Sons' (C.1888/8) obverse die variant. FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in silver (51mm) by Melbourne Mint - Stokes & Martin (C.1888/8) impressed around edge 'Sir Henry Barkly G.C.M.G:K.C.B.'. More than one obverse die was used to strike both the silver and bronze medals. The position of the lettering in the relation to the bust varies. Extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $480
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in silver (51mm) by Melbourne Mint - Stokes & Martin (C.1888/8) impressed around edge 'Miss Fanny Were' (section 19 Ecclesiastical Embroidery). With case of issue. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $450
SOLD $480
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in gold (38mm, 18ct, 46.2gms) by Melbourne Mint - Stokes & Martin (C.1888/8), inscribed around edge 'R.W. THe Mayor of Melb. William Cain Esq. J.P. Ex.Comr.' Contact marks on fields, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,800
Centennial International Exhibition, 1888, in gold (38mm, 18ct, 46.2gms) by Melbourne Mint - Stokes & Martin, inscribed around edge 'W.Ward'. With small dents in fields, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $0
The Victorian Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, 1888, in silver (32mm) with scroll mount, by Stokes & Martin Melb, inscribed on obverse 'For Collection of Wild Flowers', and on reverse 'Awarded / to / A.Yelland'. Fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $260
The Victorian Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, 1888, in silver (32mm) with loop mount, by Stokes & Martin Melb, inscribed on reverse 'The / Apprentices / of / Vulcan Foundry / Geelong'. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Australia's Centenary, 1888, in bronze (51mm) by Amor (C.1888/1). Nearly FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
Australia's Centenary, 1888, in silver (51mm) by Amor, inscribed around edge 'To Ada Cooper West Maitland Public School First Prize For Proficiency and Good Conduct'. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
N(ew) S(outh) W(ales) C(entennial) C(elebrations), 1888, in gold (9gms, 31mm), gold disc by W.Kerr with overlays of central high relief helmet and outer ring, ornamental suspension bracket, engraved on obverse 'N.S.W. C.C. / 18 / 88' and wreath around helmet, and on reverse '1st Grand Centennial Prize / Hose Eights / Won by / S.Gray / G.W.V.F.B.'. Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Centenary of Settlement, 1888, in bronze (36mm x 41mm) (C.1888/4), brass, white metal (C.1888/4 variants). Nearly extremely fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Centenary of Settlement, 1888, in white metal (42mm x 41mm) (C.1888/4 variant). Not cut to final size, die registration points at left and right, only specimen showing stage of manufacture. Very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Centenary of Settlement, 1888, in bronze gilt (36mm x 41mm) (C.1888/4), bronze, brass, white metal (C.1888/4 variants). Extremely fine - good extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Exhibition of Women's Industries, Sydney, 1888, in silver (39.5mm) by Amor Sydney (C.1888/14) uninscribed. FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Exhibition of Women's Industries, Sydney, 1888, in bronze (39.5mm) by Amor Sydney (C.1888/14) uninscribed. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Exhibition Melbourne, 1888, opened by Sir H.B. Loch K.C.B., in silver (22mm) (obverse, C.1888/22 muled with obverse, C.S/5) pierced for loop suspension. Unrecorded and rare. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
Agricultural Society of New South Wales, 1888, in silver (51mm) by Hardy Brothers Sydney, inscribed on reverse 'Great / Centennial / Exhibition / January 1888 / B.Hulbert / Special Prize / Billiard Table / of Colonial / Wood'. Very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $350
N(orth) Q(ueensland) P(astoral) & A(gricultural) Association, 1888, in silver (44.5mm) by R.C. Sc., inscribed on reverse 'N.Q.P.& A. Assn / June 1888 / Water Colour / Original Landscape / Mrs Spark'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Sturt Show, 1888, in silver (45mm) by J.Moore, engraved on obverse '1888', and on reverse 'Harkaway / Impa / Champion Horse / Sturt Show / Fred West, Owner'. Edge bruise, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $0
National Shipwreck Relief Society of N.S.W., in silver (44.5mm), inscribed on reverse 'Awarded to / C.E.Young / for / saving life from / drowning / 4 March 1888'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $1,900
National Gallery of Victoria, Australia, Travelling Scholarship, in bronze (45mm) by Allan Wyon, obverse, seated winged figure holding wreath and palm leaf, Victoria Fronde Coronat, reverse, National Gallery of Victoria Australia / Travel- / ling / Scholar- / ship. Uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
U(nited) F(ire) B(rigade) D(emonstration), 1888, in silver (37.5mm) by Stokes, voided circle with fine rope frame with loop mount, overlays of a ladder, crossed axe, hose and helmet, engraved on obverse 'U. / F. / B. / D. / 1888', and on reverse 'Geelong / 1888 / Won by / W.Perkins'. Good very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $900
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1888-89, French participation medal in silver (57mm) by Alphee Dubois, obverse, Ministere du Commerce et de l'Industrie, reverse, Exposition Internationale de Melbourne / Participation / de la France / inscribed 'M.Binet'/ 1888-1889. Nearly FDC and extremely rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,050
Melbourne Centennial Exhibition, 1888-89, in gold (9ct, 2.3gms, 17mm) with ornamental suspension mount, obverse, Centennial Exhibition Melb 88-89, reverse, fantasy Coat of Arms (wreath and flag). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
France, Exposition Universelle, 1889, in bronze (63mm) by Louis Bottee, impressed on reverse in relief 'Gouvernement of Victoria'. With original leather pouch, gold blocked 'E.U. / 1889'. Nearly FDC.
Estimate $300
SOLD $1,550
France, Exposition Universelle, 1889, in bronze (63mm) by Louis Bottee, impressed on reverse in relief 'W.J.Spurling'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Portland Industrial & Art Loan Exhibition, 1889, in gold (30mm, 11.7gms) with ornamental suspension bracket, by E.Altmann, inscribed on reverse 'Presented / to / D.Mc F. Brown / Executive / Commissioner'. Extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $2,300
Portland Industrial & Art Loan Exhibition, 1889, in bronze gilt (30mm) initial trial strike, no name in obverse exergue. Uncirculated and extremely rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $1,050
N.S.W. Poultry, Pigeon, Canary & Dog Society, 1889, in bronze (47.5mm) by Ottley Birm., inscribed on reverse 'N.S.W. / Poultry, Pigeon / Canary & Dog / Society / Awarded to / Lavender & Martin / Turbits / 1889'. Good very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $320
Richmond River A(gricultural), H(orticultural) & P(astoral) Society, Casino, 1889, in silver (25.5mm) by E.Altmann Melb, inscibed on reverse 'Awarded to / W.Weary / For / Devon Heifer / 1 Year & Under 2 / 'Pet' / 1889'. Mount removed from top, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200