Catalogue
Ardnaree School, (N.S.W.), handcrafted medal in gold (31.74gms, 34mm), inscribed on obverse 'Ardnaree School / June 1889 / Presented by / Dr.Ashe / for good work / During the Half Year / and for having passed / a very satisfactory / examination', and on reverse 'L.I.S.W.' (Laura I.S.Watson). FDC and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $750
Order of St Andrew Benefit Society, fob in gold (10gms, 25mm x 29mm oval gold plate within a cast ornamental frame), engraved on obverse Cross of St Andrew, 'O.S.A. / S.C. / Bendigo Lodge', and on reverse 'Presented / to / J.H.Knight / As a token of / Esteem / 1889'. Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, Sydney, c1890, in white metal (43.5mm) by W.J.Amor Sydney, obverse, His Excellency Sir Robert Duff G.C.M.G. Extremely fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $160
British Medical Association in Australia, for Distinguished Service Medal, c1890, in bronze (43mm x 56mm oval) with copper folded band for suspender, by Stokes & Sons, possibly a trial strike, no other example known, no record in A.M.A. archives. Very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $390
A H Wittenbach & Co, Late E A Altmann, Medallists, Melbourne, c.1890, in silvered bronze (22mm) (C.A/4); another., with ram reverse, in silvered bronze (22mm) (unlisted cf. C.A/5a); Jas Prunier & Co Salvation Brandy, in white metal (31mm) unlisted. Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $650
P(ort) A(delaide) R(owing) C(lub), 1891, in gold (15ct, 12.3gms, 32mm x 37mm shield), inscribed on obverse 'P.A.A.R.C. / J.Coulston / Stroke', and on reverse 'S.A.R.A. / Champion Fours / 12th December 1891'. Good very fine.
Estimate $550
SOLD $550
Echuca Agricultural Show, 1891, handcrafted medal in silver (30mm) three level design, scroll bracket with ring suspension, obverse, engraved horse in centre, 'Echuca Agricultural Show 1891' around, inscribed on reverse '1st Prize / Awarded to / Robt Archibald / Pannoomilloo / 12st / Hackney'. Very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Warragul College, 1891, in silver (35mm) with loop mount, inscribed on obverse 'AL / 25.11.91', and on reverse 'Won By / Arch Love / Throwing Cricket / Ball / Warragul College / Sports'. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Tasmanian International Exhibition, 1891-2, in silver (32.5mm) and bronze (32.5mm), obverse, bust of Queen Victoria - Tasmanian International Exhibition 1891-2, reverse, 'Awarded to' within wreath, uninscribed (McNeice 9.1). Second medal with case of issue. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
U.S.A., World Columbian Exposition, 1892, award medal in bronze (76mm) impressed in relief 'New South Wales / Commission'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $190
U.S.A., World Columbian Exposition, 1892, award medal in bronze (76mm) by Scovill Manufacturing Company, Waterbury Connecticut, obverse, by Augustus Saint Gaudens Fecit, reverse, by C.E.Barber Fecit, impressed in relief 'Broken Hill / Block 10 S.M.Co. With original frame aluminium case and descriptive card. FDC.
Estimate $350
SOLD $350
Woman's Work Exhibition, Sydney, 1892, in silver (39mm) by Amor Sydney. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Woman's Work Exhibition, Sydney, 1892, in bronze (39mm) by Amor Sydney. FDC.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Hobart Horticultural Society, 1892, handcrafted medal in gold (9ct, 27.5gms, 38mm) with loop mount, obverse, engraved central floral spray with 'Hobart Horticultural Society' around, and on reverse 'Awarded / to / W.Sayer & Sons / Autumn Show / 1892'. Nearly uncirculated and extremely rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,600
Lake Albert Handicap, 1892, award medal in silver (34mm) with loop mount, hand engraving of runner on obverse, inscribed on reverse 'Presented / to / Martin Sullivan / by / Thos Devereux Esq / on the occasion of his winning / the / Lake Albert Handicap / Flat Race / 24 May 1892'. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
H.A.C.B. Society, Toowoomba, 1892, in silver (23.5mm) simply engraved on a smoothed shilling, on obverse 'International / Tug of War / First Prize / 17th March / 1892', on reverse 'Presented / by / H.A.C.B. Society / Toowoomba / to / D.T.Dillon'. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Wesleyan School Brunswick, Jubilee 1892, in gilt bronze (22mm) (C.1892/4). Uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1893, in silver (47.5mm), reverse, The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria / Champion Prize / of / Australia / Awarded by / Dept of Agriculture / to / inscribed 'Hon J.H.Connor / Pony Mare / 1893', obverse, Department of Agriculture Victoria. With case of issue gold blocked inside lid 'Stokes & Sons / Medallists / Melbourne'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
The National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, 1893, in bronze (51mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Exhibition / 1893 / J.McNab / & Son / Manchester / Cart'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $0
Albury & Border Pastoral & Agricultural Society, c1893, in bronze (47.5mm) by Stokes & Martin Melb, obverse five farm animals, haystacks and house, reverse 'Awarded to' within wreath. Good very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Amalgamated Mine Managers Association of Australasia, handcrafted medal in gold (18ct, 42.3gms, 32mm) with decorative rope mount, by J.M.Wendt, inscribed on reverse 'Presented to Z.Lane Esq / Founder of / Barrier Branch / of the / Amalgamated Mine Managers Asson. / of / Australasia / As a Mark of Esteem / by the Members of that / Branch / on the Occasion of / his leaving Broken Hill 13 Oct 1893'. Extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,400
Exhibition of Mining Machinery, Victoria, 1894, first award medal, in gold (12.5gms, 31mm) by Blashki & Sons, obverse, '1894' engraved in exergue, uninscribed. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $950
The National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, 1895, in silver (51mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Exhibition / 1895 / A.Barker / Dressing / Table'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $360
Australian Industrial Exhibition, Ballarat, 1895-6, award medal in bronze gilt (45mm) by Stokes & Sons Melb, inscribed on reverse 'Humble & Nicholson / Geelong / Ammonia Gas / Refrigerator'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $460
Agricultural College, South Australia, 1896, in gold (18ct, 53gms, 44.5mm) a two piece medal cast in gold by August L.Brunkhorst of Adelaide from an English original of J.Moore of Birmingham, with centre disc, the outer rim casing handmade, impressed in relief around edge 'Brunkhorst Adelaide 18ct', inscribed on reverse 'Agricultural College / South Australia / Angas Award / 1896 / Won by / Leo Buring. No other specimen is known. Nearly uncirculated and excessively rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $3,500
Bendigo Juvenile Exhibition, 1896, award medal in silver (23.5mm) with ornamental loop mount, by J.Prescott Bendigo, inscribed on reverse 'Mrs A.W.Harrison / for / Valuable Services / The Gift of / the Committee'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Industrial & Juvenile Exhibition, Albury, N.S.W., 1896, award medal in bronze (45mm) by Stokes & Sons Melbourne, uninscribed. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
E.B.I.E., 1896, fob in silver (29mm) with loop mount, inscribed on obverse 'E.B.I.E. / 1896' and on reverse 'Awarded / To / J.Brentnall'. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Industrial & Art Exhibition, 1896, Warrnambool, in silver (22mm) (C.1896/4); another., with different reverse, in gilt bronze (22mm) (C.1896/5); Engineering and Electrical Jubilee Exhibition, Sydney, 1897, in aluminium (33mm) (C.1897/5). Extremely fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $1,000
Warrnambool Industrial & Art Exhibition, 1896-7, award medal in bronze (45mm) by Stokes & Sons, uninscribed. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $600