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Seal of the Deputy Prime Minister, in brass (30mm) with wooden handle - Commonwealth Arms - Deputy Prime Minister / Australia (scored through) as used by Sir John Latham. With silk bag. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Opening of Federal Parliament by the Duke & Duchess of York, Canberra, 1927, pin backed badge in bronze gilt and enamel (40.5mm x 32mm) by C.A.Miller, Sydney, obverse, Heraldic Rose of York in white enamel on a red background, crown above, 'Minister' on blue enamel at base; another., with 'Canberra 1927' on blue enamel at base. Good extremely fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
France, Alliance Francais, 1927, in silver (50mm) by Daniel-Dupuis, obverse, draped figure of France educating an ethically diverse group of children, reverse, open book on sheaf of leaves, Alliance Francais around, inscribed in centre 'Madame Albertine Gay / Melbourne / 1927'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
ANZAC Commemoration, 1927, presentation farthings, 1914, in a plush lined case, gold blocked on lid 'ANZAC Commemoration 1927', with card insert 'These two '1914' farthings were presented on the occasion of the visit of His Royal Highness The Duke of York, as an acknowledgement of a donation made towards the Fund for the liquidation of the debt upon the Anzac House Memorial Building. The Anzac Appeal Committee will remain ever grateful for the generous help given'. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Bert Hinkler 1928, in oxidised silver plate (51mm) by C.D.Richardson for Stokes Melb (C.1928/1). With box of issue. Nearly FDC.
Estimate $250
SOLD $450
Bert Hinkler, 1928, in bronze (51mm) by C.D.Richardson for Stokes Melb (C.1928/1). With box of issue. Nearly FDC.
Estimate $250
SOLD $370
Centenary of Western Australia, 1929, in silver, tombac, bronze matte specimen (rare) and bronze (2) (38.5mm) (C.1929/2), obverse by B.M. (Bertram Mackennal), reverse by K.G. (Kruger Gray). Obverse rim intact on first four medals, last medal with rim flaw full width of bust. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $300
SOLD $500
Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society, c1930, in bronze (48mm) uninscribed. Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
South Australian Chamber of Commerce, All Australian Exhibition, 1930, award medal in bronze (32.5mm), inscribed on reverse 'Miss M.J.MacDonald / Embossed / leather'. With box of issue. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
International Harvester Company, Centennial of the Reaper, 1931, in bronze (70mm) by Seidel, impressed around edge, 'Made in U.S.A.', obverse, Cyus Hall McCormick 1809-1884 Inventor of the Reaper; another., in bronze (34mm). Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Sydney Harbour Bridge, opened 1932, in silver (39mm) (C.1932/3), obverse, view of Sydney Harbour, reverse, facade of building, The Big Store / Marcus Clark & Co Ltd / Sydney. Good extremely fine and rare in silver.
Estimate $150
SOLD $340
Sydney Harbour Bridge, opened 1932, medal in brass (39mm) (C.1932/3), obverse, view of Sydney Harbour, reverse, facade of building, The Big Store / Marcus Clark & Co Ltd / Sydney. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Sydney Harbour Bridge Inaugural Celebrations, 1932, in bronze (51mm) by W.J.Amor (C.1932/5). Uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $360
Opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge, N.S.W., 1932, in silver (63mm) by J.Philipps (Angus & Coote) (C.1932/7). With Angus & Coote Ltd Sydney case of issue. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $500
Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1932, lapel badge in gilt and enamel (13mm x 40mm) pin-backed. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, Centenary Year, 1934, guest pass in gilt bronze and enamel (32mm x 36mm) pin backed, by Stokes & Sons Melbourne. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Centenary Agricultural Show, Victoria, 1934, in bronze (54mm) by Stokes, impressed on reverse 'Seymour A & P Society / Champion / Test Cow 'Edmonton Chevy' / Tested & Owned by Dr John Box'. With case of issue. Uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Victoria Centenary Horticultural Council, 1934, award medal in silver (50mm) by (Stokes) (C.1934/1), obverse, Combined / Centenary / Horticultural / Exhibition / Fitzroy Gardens / Melbourne / 23-27 oct 1934, inscribed on reverse 'Cr. G.F.Garden / Treasurer'. With case of issue. Uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $440
Melbourne Centenary Air Race, 1934, in gold (18ct, 24.1gms, 34mm) with suspension ring, blue ribbon and gold brooch bar (9ct, 6gms) with MacRobertson signature logo, by Stokes (C.1934/5 variant), obverse, bust of Sir MacRobertson - International Air Race 1934, reverse, map showing the flight plan followed - London / to / Melbourne / 1934 / 1935. This medal was won by C.J.(Jimmy) Melrose, the young South Australian pilot who had flown solo in his DH Pussmoth named 'My Hildergarde', and had taken second prize in the handicap race. The only Australian to finish within the prescribed time. Jimmy Melrose was awarded the Jubilee Medal (GVR) 1935. Sold with 1937 Coronation Medal awarded to Jimmy Melrose's mother (Jimmy had been killed on 5th July 1936 when on a charter flight to Darwin, his plane exploded over Melton, Victoria). Both medals polished, very fine and very rare.
Estimate $7,000
SOLD $7,000
Melbourne Centenary Air Race, 1934, in bronze gilt (34mm) with suspension ring, blue ribbon and brooch bar with MacRobertson signature logo, by Stokes (C.1934/35), obverse, bust of Sir MacRobertson - International Air Race 1934, reverse, map showing the flight plan followed - London / to / Melbourne 1934 / 1935. With case of issue and Hardy / Bros Ltd / Australia label inside lid, but has been custom made to be reminiscent of MacRobertson's chocolate boxes. Uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $0
Melbourne Centenary Air Race, 1934, in gold (18ct, 24.1gms, 34mm) with suspension ring, blue ribbon and gold brooch bar (9ct, 6gms) with MacRobertson signature logo, by Stokes (C.1945/5 variant), obverse, bust of Sir MacRobertson, International Air Race 1934, reverse, map showing the flight plan followed - London / to / Melbourne 1934/35. This medal is thought to have been won by an English pilot. With Hardy Bros.Ltd / Jewellers & Silversmiths / Australia case of issue. Uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $4,250
SOLD $0
Melbourne Centenary Royal Show, Victoria, 1934, in bronze silvered (54mm) by Stokes (C.1934/6), impressed on reverse 'Large Black Sow / Under 16 over 10 M / Second W.Major / 'Wattle Black Queen'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Melbourne Centenary Royal Show, Victoria, 1934, in bronze (54mm) by Stokes (C/.1934/6), impressed on reverse 'Large Black Boar / 16 M or Over First / W.Major / 'Wattle Mark'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Victoria, Melbourne Centenary, 1934, in silver (63.5mm) by G.Rayner Hoff (C.1934/9). With case of issue. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Victoria, Melbourne Centenary, 1934, in silver (63.5mm) by G.Rayner Hoff (C.1934/9). With case of issue, lid of case with silver plaque inscribed 'Presented by / The Government of Victoria / to / Councillor A.E.M.Kane C.B.E. / in recognition of services rendered / as a Member of the / Centenary Celebrations Council / 1934-1935'. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Victoria, Melbourne Centenary, 1934, in bronze (63.5mm) by G.Rayner Hoff (C.1934/9). With case of issue. Uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Melbourne, 1934, in bronze (38mm x 50mm) by Stokes (C.1934/11), inscribed on reverse 'C.Fawcett / Postal Stationery'; Australia's 150th Anniversary Philatelic Exhibition, Sydney, 1935, in silver (32mm x 44.5mm) by Amor, inscribed on reverse 'Brit-Empire / C.Fawcett; another., in bronze (32mm x 44.5mm) inscribed on reverse 'Air Mails -D / C.Fawcett; another., in bronze (32mm x 44.5mm), inscribed on reverse 'C'Wealth-F / C.Fawcett'; Australia National Philatelic Exhibition, Melbourne, 1950, in silver gilt (38mm x 50mm) inscribed on reverse 'R.C.A. Fawcett / Section B / Division 2 / Class 8'; another., in silver gilt (38mm x 50mm), inscribed on reverse 'R.C.A.Fawcett / Section A / Division 1 / Class 1'; another., in silver (38mm x 50mm), inscribed on reverse 'R.C.A.Fawcett / Class 10'; Prahran Philatelic Society, Johnston Derrick Memorial Award, in silvered bronze (44mm), inscribed on reverse 'Charles Fawcett / 1954' within tablet. The Australian National Philatelic Exhibition medals with cases of issue. Good extremely fine - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $550
SOLD $750
Centenary, Victoria - Melbourne, 1934-1935, in bronze (38.5mm) by Stokes Melb, trial strike. Good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $180
SOLD $0
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, in brass silvered (51mm) by Stokes Melb (C.1935/6). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $400
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, 1935, in copper (51mm) by Stokes Melb (C.1935/6). Uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $450