Catalogue
St Kilda Dancing Class, 1901, fob in silver (32.5mm x 32.5mm) by T.Gaunt, modified cross with ring overlay and loop mount, engraved on obverse 'Dorothy Edwards / 1901', and on reverse 'St Kilda Class / for Dancing / Presented by / Mons Paul Bibron'; another., 1907, fob in silver (32.5mm x 32.5mm) by T.Gaunt, engraved on obverse St Kilda Private Class / Mary Edwards', reverse 'Pres by / M.Paul Bibron / for / Dancing / 1907'. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Yarra Yarra Rowing Club, 1901-02, Points Trophy fob in gold (6.6gms, 37.5mm x 31mm) with loop mount, by Bowman, inscribed on obverse 'Points / Trophy / R C Young', reverse 'Yarra Yarra Rowing Club / Presented by / Patron / G.C.Clausen / Season 1901-02'. Very fine..
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Boer War, patriotic hat pin, in gold (9ct, 5gms, figure 28mm x 19.5mm, overall length 167mm), Boer Bushman kneeling on one knee, holding a rifle. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
Town of Hindmarsh, Boer War, handcrafted tribute medal in silver (44mm x 38mm) with loop mount, by Bowen & Co, obverse, with likeness of Edward VII within a wreath, inscribed on reverse 'Presented by the Town of Hindmarsh / for / services / to the Empire / in South Africa'. Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $1,000
Victorian Gold Exhibition, Bendigo, 1901-2, Exhibition Souvenir, in silver (19mm) (C.1901-2/2), with suspension loop (not recorded), engraved initials on reverse "JHG". Small dig on obverse field, otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, established 1855, Edward VII, in silver (41mm) by DeSaulles (C.E/2). Edge bruise on reverse at 12 o'clock, otherwise nearly FDC.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,300
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, established 1855, Edward VII, in bronze (41mm) by DeSaulles (C.E/2). Lightly toned, nearly FDC.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
King Edward VII Coronation, 1902, crowned heart complete series, all listed Carlisle No.s, with unlisted varieties, different metals, unholed specimens (C.1902/1[3], /2[2], /7[2], /8, /9, /10, /11, /12[6], /13, /14, /15, /16, /17, /18[2], /19, /20, /21, /22, /23[2], /24, /25, /26, /27, /28, /29, /31, /33, /34); New Zealand (Morel 139, 141, 143). Extremely fine - uncirculated. (42)
Estimate $750
SOLD $700
Edward VII Coronation, 1902, in silvered bronze (22mm) (C.1902/42); Melbourne Eight Hours Anniversary Committee, 1902, in aluminium (22mm) (C.1902/44). Uncirculated and scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
Australian Natives Association, 1902, in silver (25.5mm) with loop mount, by Newman, inscribed on reverse 'A.N.A. Fete / 1902 / Wand Exercises / Footscray S.S.253 / Jean Cock'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Princes Park Bowling Club, 1902, fob in gold (15ct, 7.3gms, 24mm) with loop mount, obverse, engraved figure of a bowler over crossed croquet mallets, inscribed on reverse 'Presented / to / Mr J.Ward / Caretaker / by / Croquet Ladies & Members / of Princes Park / Bowling Club / Xmas 1902'. Good very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $360
Independent Order of Foresters, 1902, in gold (15ct, 15.3gms) deeply engraved modified Maltese cross, loop mount, clasp, blue ribbon and brooch bar, obverse, elk within circle, 'IOF' above, 'LBC' below, symbols in arms of cross, foresters horn on bars, inscribed on reverse 'Presented / to / Bro.R.McLean / P.C.R. / by the members of / Court City of Melbourne 6044 / as a memento of his year of office as / Chief / Ranger / 1902'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $0
Australian Federal Exhibition, 1902-3, award medal in gilt bronze (38.5mm) by Stokes & Sons Melb, inscribed on reverse 'A.Spooner & Co'. With case of issue, gold blocked inside lid 'Stokes & Sons / Medallists / Melbourne'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $190
Alexander Morrison memorial medal, in gold (15ct, 31.6gms, 39mm), edge inscribed 'James D.Burns'. In case of issue, gold blocked inside 'Stokes & Sons / Medallists / Melbourne. Nearly FDC.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $750
Melbourne Amateur Regatta estabd 1903, Grand Challenge Cup Prize Medal, in gilt bronze (25mm + 10mm scroll); Ladies' Challenge Cup Prize Medal, in bronze (25mm). Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Photographic Society of New South Wales, 1903, in silver (39mm) by Restall-Birm, obverse, camera between two seated figures, Australian Arms below, Photographic Society of New South Wales within two ornate panels, inscribed on reverse 'International / Exhibition / 1903 / Awarded to / W.Churchill Fisher'. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Patrick Francis Cardinal Moran, 1904, in bronze (51mm) by W.J.Amor Sydney (C.1904/5). Nearly FDC.
Estimate $100
SOLD $190
Tasmanian Centenary, 1904, medalet in silver (19mm), obverse, Tasmanian Centenary Celebrated Feb 1904 / 1803 / 1903, reverse, Cape Raol / Tasmania. Very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $420
Australian Natives Association, 1904, uniface medal in gilt bronze and enamel (25.5mm) by Newman, with loop mount and red ribbon imprinted 'A.N.A. / Fete / Committee / 1904'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Eight Hour Demonstration, 1904, handcrafted medal in silver (33mm x 41mm) by W.Kerr, modified cross with overlay wreath, inscribed on obverse 'Eight / Hour / Demonstration / 1904'. Good very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Geelong Volunteer Fire Brigade, 1854-1904, in porcelain, partially encased in silver (95mm) edge with London hallmark for 1903, obverse, cojoined busts of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in porcelain, inscribed on convex silver casing 'Geelong Volunteer Fire Brigade / 1854 / Presented / to / Val.Werner / by / G.W.F.B. / Jubilee / Geelong Fire Brigade / 1904 / The Gift of Lord A.Kinnaird London'. Good extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $480
S(aint) A(rnaud) F(ire) B(rigade), 1904, fob in silver and gold (31.55mm 42mm), ornamental shield with gold shield overlay, hallmark, maker J&RG, inscribed on obverse 'Geelong / (monogram) 'A D', and on reverse 'St.A.F.B. / Presented to / A.Ditchburn / 19.5.04'. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $450
Cape Town Photographic Society, 1904, in silver (45mm) by J.A.R., obverse, Arms above view of Cape Town, Cape Town Photographic Society, Regd.No.402418 around, reverse, shield of Society, inscribed 'Awarded to W.Churchill Fisher / 'Landscapes' / Exhibition 1904'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
St J(ohn) C(ricket) C(lub), 1904, handcrafted fob in silver gilt (36mm x 40mm) embellished St John cross, with loop mount, inscribed on obverse 'St.J.C.C. / 1904' within ring overlay, and on reverse 'Batting Average / Won By / N.Brown'. Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Cycling medalets, 1904-c1938, in gilt and enamel, various shapes, with loop mounts, including I C C A, 80 Mile Road Race, 1913; Inter Club Cycling Association, 8th Century Run, 100 miles, 1914; Tour of Tasmania Road Cycling Race, 312 miles, 1930; Ixion Road Race, Bendigo-Melbourne, 92 miles, 1931; Paul B.Frilay R.R., Camperdown Melbourne, 15.8.31; Malvern Star Road Race, 105 miles, Melbourne - Wonthaggi, 20.8.32; Dunlop Relay Ride, Adelaide to Sydney, ND; Dunlop Road Race, Q'land, 1933 (without loop); Barnet Glass, Centenary 165 Mile Road Race, 1934; Peninsula Tour, 100 miles, 1935; Midlands Tour, 112 miles, 1936; Barnet Glass Road Race, 160 miles, 1936; League of Victorian Wheelmen, Councillor, ND; Malvern Star, Melbourne to Castlemaine Road Cycle race, ND; also, handcrafted in silver (26mm) obverse, C C A A C U and engraved Coat of Arms, inscribed on reverse 'Championship / Nov 1904 / 5 Mile Cycle / 2nd / H.S.Johnson'; Sth Suburban Speedway Club, 1916, in gilt and enamel (25mm). Very fine - extremely fine. (16)
Estimate $500
SOLD $950
The Royal Humane Society of Australia, 1904, award medal in bronze (51mm), obverse, rescue from drowning in progress, Bene Nare Vitam Salvare, presented to, inscribed 'Sidney Palmer, 21st March 1904', reverse, small head of Queen Victoria within wreath, The Royal Humane Society of Australia / Awarded / for proficiency in / Swimming / with reference / to Saving / Life. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
E.W.Cole, Cole's literary plate (dia 270mm), in centre, poem 'All The Children', inside rainbow underneath 'Cole's Literary Plates / Book / Arcade / Melbourne', around edge poem 'My Girl' stanzas 1-8 interspersed with open books, two rows of blue enamel, back of plate stamped 'Rd 54424'. Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,300
E.W.Coles Book Arcade, tokens (3) in gilt (31mm) (D.42, 49, 62), medals, 1918 (2) in silverplate, bronze (31mm) by S & S (C.1918/1) (D.96, 97), together with a set of six modern commemorative medallions featuring 'Be good do good and you will be happy' by A.J.P. Good very fine - uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
South Australian Chamber of Manufactures, South Australian Exhibition, 1905, award medal in leather (50mm), gold blocked on reverse 'J.R. & S. / A'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
The Geelong Harbour Trust Commissioners, 1905, fob in gold (15ct, 11.2gms, 26.5mm), inscribed on reverse 'Presented / to / Commissioner / Lascelles / on the eve of his retirement / from / The Geelong Harbour Trust / G.F.Holden Chairman / James Hill Commissioner / 19 Dec 1905 to / 30 June 1911'. Very fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $700