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P(rahran) L(iterary) & D(ramatic) S(ociety), 1905, handcrafted badge in silver and enamel (37.5mm x 37mm) with brooch mount, by G.H.Taylor, obverse, voided monogram 'PLDS' and in blue enamel Prahran Competitions 1905, Spectemur Agendo (Let us be judged by our actions). Extremely fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $170
Brook's Historical Essay and Map Competitions, 1906, prize medal in silver (32mm) (C.1904/4 this piece), obverse, map of Australia - 1606-1906, First Discovery of Australia 300th Anniversary, reverse, Brook's Historical Essay and Map Competition, inscribed within wreath 'N.S.W. / 3rd Prize / Thelma St Glee / for map / 1906'. Good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $750
University of Sydney, New South Wales, 1906, in silver (42mm) by Amor, inscribed on reverse 'Senior / Public Examination / 1906 / Conic Sections / Arthur Bache Walkom'; University of Sydney, 1920, in bronze (52.5mm) by A.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'B.Sc.Examination 1910 / Geology / and Mineralogy / Arthur Bache Walkom'; University of Sydney, 1918, in silver (52.5mm) by A.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'D.SC / Examination / 1918 / Geology / Arthur Bache Walkom'; Jubilee medal (GVR) 1935, with miniature medal; Coronation medal (GVIR) 1937, with miniature medal; Royal Society of New South Wales, W.B.Clarke medal, 1948, in bronze (55mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed around edge 'Arthur Bache Walkom D.Sc.1948'; Fifty Years Commonwealth of Australia, 1951, medalet in bronze (31mm) (C.1951/6); Jubilee of the Commonwealth of Australia, 1951, in oxidised silver (57.5mm) by Amor, inscribed on reverse 'Dr Arthur B. Walkom' (C.1951/7); Coronation medal (EIIR) 1953, with miniature medal; Royal Society of New South Wales, 1953 in bronze (76mm) inscribed on reverse 'For Organization of Science in Australia / and / for / Researches in / Palaeobotany', inscribed around edge 'Arthur Bache Walkom D.Sc. 1953'; Australian and New Zealand Association For the Advancement of Science, 1970, in silver (70mm) by Andor Meszaros, inscribed around edge 'Arthur Bache Walkom Port Moresby'; three Masonic lodge jewels, Dr Arthur Bache Walkom. All medals with cases of issue. Extremely fine - nearly FDC. (16)
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $0
F(ootscray) C(ycling) C(lub), 1906, handcrafted fob in gold (15ct, 7.7gms, 38mm x 40) voided with shield overlay, with loop mount, on obverse 'J.P.' in shield, inscribed on reverse 'F.C.C. / won by / J.Prest / 1906 / 25 miles'; another., 1907, (15ct, 7.3gms, 38mm x 41.5mm) voided star with opposed shield overlay, on obverse 'F.C.C.' in shield, inscribed on reverse '25 Mile / Road Race / won by / J.Prest / 3.6.07' in shield; another., (undated) (9ct, 14.5gms, 33mm x 37mm), voided cast design in relief, with loop mount, obverse 'F.C.C.' in shield, inscribed on reverse '15 Mile / Road / Race / 1st Prize / won by / J.Prest'. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $600
SOLD $550
New South Wales, Volunteer Fire Brigade, Long Service Medal by Amor. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
First Australian Exhibition of Womens Work, Melbourne, 1907, award medal in bronze (30mm) by Newman , inscribed on reverse 'Wands / St Kilda S.S.'. In case of issue, gold blocked inside lid 'H.Newman / 312 Bourke St / Melbourne'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
A(ustralia) N(atives) A(ssociation), Queenstown, 1907, fob in gold (15ct, 5.6gms, 27mm x 36mm) with loop mount, by Newman, engraved on obverse 'A.N.A. / Queenstown' and on reverse 'To / W.C.B.Hogg / Five Years / Competition Secretary / 1907'. With case of issue, gold blocked inside lid 'H.Newman / 312 Bourke St / Melbourne'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
United Service Challenge Shield, 1907, in silver (85mm x 55mm), decorated by a cross with a star at each point, at the centre a scene of colonial troops, the quarters lightly engraved with naval and military groups, the top arm of the cross divides into a V, topped by a crown and a likeness of Queen Victoria, the bottom arm with the Australian Coat of Arms, with two brooch pins, engraved on reverse 'V. R. A. (Victorian Rifle Association) / 1907 / International Match / Won by / Ireland / T.Curtain Jr', a small '8' impressed at base of reverse and inscribed with jewellers code '7/0 /5394'. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $450
SOLD $450
National Rifle Association of New South Wales, 1908, in bronze (39mm) by W.J.Amor (C.1908/4), obverse, National Rifle Association of New South Wales / Teams / Rifle Match / N.R.A. Council / & U.S.A. Navy / Sydney / Aug 26/08. Good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $560
Visit of the United States Naval Fleet, 1908, in gold (15ct, 8.2gms, 22mm x 38mm ) and red, white and blue enamel, by Stokes, obverse, United / States / of / America / Navy / Celebration / Reception / Vic / Aug / 1908, reverse, State of Victoria Coat of Arms and inscribed 'Hon.D.Melville M.L.C.'. FDC and extremely rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $0
Visit of the U.S.A. Naval Fleet to Australia, 1908, in gilt brass (41mm x 57mm) with clasp 'Welcome'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Visit of the U.S.A. Naval Fleet to Australia, 1908, medal in gilt brass (28mm x 32mm heart shaped) and another (34mm x 47mm shield) with clasp 'Welcome' (C.1908/8, /10). '1908' scratched on reverse of C.1908/10, extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
K(ensington) S(outh) P(resbyterian) G(irls) S(ports), 1908, handcrafted fob in silver (31mm x 34mm) with gold shield overlay, loop mount, by W.G.& S., inscribed on obverse 'M.C.' in shield, and on reverse 'K.S.P.G.S. / Madge Costelloe / 2nd 50yds Hcp / 1907-8'. Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
B.C.B(owling) C(lub), Vice Presidents Trophy, 1908-9, fob in gold (9ct, 13.1gms, 28mm x 38mm) by W.J.D., inscribed on obverse 'B.C.B.C. / Vice / Presidents / Trophy', and on reverse 'Won by / J.Buddle / Season / 1908-9'. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Queensland Jubilee, 1909, award medal in bronze (46mm) inscribed on reverse 'A & P Society Beenleigh 1909 / W.G.Ison / Vehicles' (C.1909/7). Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $950
Wellington Point (Queensland) A. H. & I. Association, c1909, award medal in gold (9ct, 22.4gms, 35.5mm) by A.M.W.& Co., inscribed on reverse 'W.G.Ison / for Spring Cart / 2 Wheel Dog Cart / Pony Sulky / Horse Sulky / Buggy'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $2,900
Opening of S.S. No 3210, Ryanston, 30.6.09, in gilt bronze (23mm) (C.1909/12), holed for suspension. Uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Kalgoorlie B(rass) Band & Eisteddford Competition, 1909, fob in gold (9ct, 11.3gms, 30mm x 40.5mm), inscribed on reverse 'Recitation / Under 21yrs / Won by / Ivy Goudy / 1909'. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
United Service Challenge Shield, 1910, in silver (85mm x 55mm), decorated by a cross with a star at each point, at the centre a scene of colonial troops, the quarters lightly engraved with naval and military groups, the top arm of the cross divides into a V, topped by a crown and a likeness of Queen Victoria, the bottom arm with the Australian Coat of Arms, with two brooch pins, engraved on reverse, 'Victorian Rifle Association / 1910 / Won by / Australia / J.Hudson'. Very fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $0
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, established 1855, George V Medal, in silver (41mm) (C.G/4) inscribed around edge 'A.M. Le Souef'. With case of issue. Edge bruise on obverse at 5 o'clock, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,450
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, established 1855, George V Medal, in bronze (C.G/4). With case of issue. FDC.
Estimate $750
SOLD $700
George V Coronation, 1911, New South Wales Celebrations, in gilt bronze (31mm)(C.1911/21) reverse, muled with Jubilee of Otago Settlement 1898 (M.1897-98/1) reverse, by Stokes. Nearly uncirculated and extremely rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $420
Nathalia Agricultural Society, Victoria, 1911, Champion Prize award medal in gold (15ct, 14.5gms, 31mm) with loop mount, impressed on reverse 'Nathalia Agricultural Society 1911 / A Best Golden / Wyandotte Cockerell' and inscribed 'A.J.Maskell'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $560
Government of Victoria, Despatching Officer, c1911, badge in silver gilt and enamel (47mm x 48mm), obverse, voided badge of Victoria, Government of Victoria / Despatching Officer, impressed on reverse 'Toye 57 Theobalds / Rd London', and hallmark London 1911. Extremely fine and possibly unique.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Government of Victoria, Lady Superintendent, c1911, badge in silver gilt and enamel (46mm x 47.5mm), obverse, voided badge of Victoria, Government of Victoria / Lady Superintendent, impressed on reverse 'Toye 57 Theobalds' and hallmark London 1911. Extremely fine and possibly unique.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Australian Dental Congress, badges in gilt and enamel, various shapes, including 2nd Australian Dental Congress Melbourne 1909; 3rd Australian Dental Congress Brisbane 1912, Vice President's badge, inscribed on reverse 'G.C.Nicholson'; Fourth Australian Dental Congress Adelaide 1921; 5th A D C Sydney 1924. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
John McDouall Stuart, fiftieth anniversary of crossing Australia, 1912, specimen striking in bronze (31mm) by (Niehmus & Lewis) (C.1912/1). Eighteen struck. Good very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $750
Shipwrights' Provident Union of N.S.Wales, Jubilee, 1912, in silver (27.5mm x 37mm) with suspension loop, by W.Kerr (C.1912/3 this piece). Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Centenary of Australia's first coinage, holey dollar and dump issued 1813, in silver (31mm) by Stokes & Sons for A. Chitty (C.T/12). Toned, nearly uncirculated and rare, 50 struck.
Estimate $750
SOLD $0
Centenary of Australia's first coinage (c1913), holey dollar and dump issued 1813, in silver (31mm) (C.T/12). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $0