Catalogue
London International Exhibition, 1873, in bronze gilt (70mm)by G.Morgan SC, obverse, Albert.Edward.Prince of Wales.President, impressed around edge 'Acclimatisation Society of Victoria' (BHM 2964, Eimer 1622). Edge knock on obverse edge, otherwise good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
International Exhibition, Victoria, 1873, prize medal in silver (47mm) by Stokes & Martin, obverse, Ditissama Terra / J.Hogarth Fec / O.R.Campbell Des., inscribed around edge 'MacMeikan & Co. Patent Manures'. With case of issue. FDC.
Estimate $750
SOLD $0
International Exhibition, Victoria, 1873, in bronze (47mm) obverse, J.Hogarth Fec, O.R.Campbell Des, reverse, Stokes & Martin Medallists, inscribed around edge 'New Norh (sic) Clunes Quartz M.Co., Quartz Specimens'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
International Exhibition, Victoria, 1873, in bronze (47mm), inscribed around edge 'Robert Russell Etchings'. Edge knocks and bruises, obverse field with scratches, otherwise very good.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Beechworth Exhibition, 1873, prize medal in bronze (48mm) by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, impressed around edge 'Mr W.Lindegard'. Good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $340
Beechworth Exhibition, 1873, prize medal in bronze (48mm) by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, with 'Knowledge is Power' reverse. Good very fine/extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $340
Beechworth Exhibition, 1873, prize medal in bronze (47mm) by Stokes & Martin, obverse, figure of 'Victoria' raising wreath surrounded by symbols of commerce, reverse, Prize / Medal / Beechworth / 1873 / Exhibition. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $350
The National Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1873, in gold (51mm, 82.4gms) by J.Hogarth, inscribed on reverse A.G.Corbett / First Prize / Portable / Steam Engine / October 1873'. The first one of this medal in gold to be offered at auction. Extremely fine and very rare in gold.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $3,100
The National Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1873, in silver (51mm) by J.Hogarth, inscribed on reverse 'A.G.Corbett / Second Prize / Threshing Machine / October 1873'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $350
The National Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1873, in silver (51mm) by J.Hogarth, inscribed on reverse 'A.G.Corbett / Second Prize / Portable Steam / Engine / October 1873'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $350
National Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1873, in silver (51mm) by J.Hogarth, inscribed on reverse 'Hon S.H.Bindon / First Prize / For Setter / 'Boz' / October 1873'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $450
Long Wooled Sheep Association of Victoria, 1873, award medal in silver (38mm) by Stokes & Martin, inscribed on reverse 'Mess Austin Maidment & Millear / 4th Prize / 1873' and impressed around edge 'Best Leicester Ram Any Age'. Good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
The Duke of Edinburgh Medal, c1873, in silvered bronze (38mm) by Stokes & Martin, obverse, the Duke of Edinburgh Medal / bust of Prince Alfred, reverse, Love / Purity / & Fidelity in a triangle superimposed on a double star design (C.T/3). This piece cannot be earlier than 1873 when Martin combined with Stokes. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
The Duke of Edinburgh Medal, c1873, in bronze (38mm) by Stokes & Martin, obverse, The Duke of Edinburgh / bust of Prince Alfred, reverse, Love / Purity / & Fidelity in a triangle superimposed on a double star design (C.T/3). Initials 'E.M.' lightly scratched in obverse field, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
The Victoria Medal, c1873, in silver (38mm) by Stokes & Martin, obverse, head of Queen Victoria, The Victoria Medal, reverse, Love / Purity / & Fidelity in a triangle superimposed on a double star design. This piece cannot be earlier than 1873 when Martin combined with Stokes. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $210
Melbourne Annual Regatta, 1873, handcrafted uniface medal in silver (44mm), silver disc within an ornamental frame with suspension bracket, engraved on obverse 'Melbourne / Annual Regatta / 1873 / Gardiner Cup / won by / Melbourne Club / C.Wickers / Cox'. Very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $380
U(nited) A(cient) O(rder) of D(ruids), 1873, silver star (60mm x 62mm) with cast ornamental ring overlay encircling a Druid head, ring suspension from an engraved bar, brooch bar with pale blue ribbon, brooch bar engraved in relief 'U.A.O.D.', clasp bar inscribed 'Presented / to / P.A.Bro.F.Medhurst / by the Mistletoe Lodge / for his Zeal in behalf of his Lodge & Order / August 18th 1873', reverse of star on bar impressed with E.K.& S (E.Kuster & Son 1871-76, Australian silversmith). With case of issue. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $500
Agricultural Society of New South Wales, 1874, award medal in silver (89.5mm) by Hardy Brothers, London & Sydney, inscribed on reverse 'Messrs Barnes & Smith Bros. / Excellence in Section 1,2 & 3 / at the Clarence Past, & Agr. / & Hort. Society's Show /1874'. Extremely fine and rare in silver.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,450
Agricultural Society of N.S.Wales, Metropolitan Exhibition, 1875, in gold (38mm, 33.5gms) with ornamental suspension mount, by Stokes & Martin, inscribed on reverse 'The Honble / Lady Robinson / Miscellaneous Collection / of Plants / 1875'. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $3,000
Agricultural Society of New South Wales, 1875, award medal in bronze (90mm) by Hardy Brothers, London & Sydney, inscribed on reverse 'Lyon Cottier & Co / Stained Glass / Class 578 / 1875'. With case of issue. Extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $700
Queensland Exhibition, 1875, handcrafted medal in silver (35mm) by C.A.Brown Brisbane, plain silver disc with makers imprint on reverse, engraved on obverse between concentric circles 'Queensland Exhibition 1875', and on reverse '1st Prize Biscuits' between concentric circles, and a wheat sheaf in centre, initials 'AN' at top. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $2,700
Villiers & Heytesbury Agricultural Association (Warrnambool), 1875, in bronze (38mm) by W.J.Taylor, London, inscribed on obverse 'Warrnambool' and on reverse, '2nd Prize / Awarded to / James Hood / For / 2 Cross Bred / Ewes / 21st October 1875'. With case of issue. FDC.
Estimate $300
SOLD $500
Intercolonial Exhibition Melbourne, 1875, Philadelphia, 1876, in silver (69.5mm), obverse, O.R.Campbell Des - J.Hogarth Fec in line above exergue, below Stokes & Martin - Melbourne, impressed on obverse 'Melbourne 1875' and impressed around edge 'The Hon.Caleb Joshua Jenner M.L.C.'. Scratches on reverse, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $550
SOLD $0
Victorian Intercolonial Exhibition, Melbourne 1875, Philadelphia 1876, commemoration medal in white metal (38mm) by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne (C.1876/1). Holed at top, extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Victorian Intercolonial Exhibition, Melbourne 1875, Philadelphia 1876, commemoration medal, in white metal (38mm) by Stokes & Martin (C.1876/1). Holed at top, extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Intercolonial Exhibition Melbourne, 1875, Philadelphia, 1876, in bronze (69.5mm), obverse, O.R.Campbell Des - J.Hogarth Fec in line above exergue, below Stokes & Martin - Melbourne, impressed on obverse 'Melbourne 1875' and impressed around edge 'Zoological & Acclimatization Society'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $420
Intercolonial Exhibition Melbourne, 1875, Philadelphia, 1876, in bronze (69.5mm), obverse, O.R.Campbell Des - J.Hogarth Fec in line above exergue, below Stokes & Martin - Melbourne, impressed on obverse 'Melbourne 1875', and impressed around edge 'Julius Hogarth'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
U.S.A., Philadelphia International Exhibition, 1876, in bronze (76mm) awarded by United States Centennial Commission, uninscribed. With Package Ticket for admittance on November 10th 1876, No.20116. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Agricultural Society of New South Wales, 1876, award medal in silver (89.5mm) inscribed on reverse, 'Awarded / to / Barnes & Smith Bros. / for / Largest Number / of Exhibits / Sec. 1, 2 & 3 / Grafton / 1876'. Extremely fine and rare in silver.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,900
Great Western Downs Pastoral Society, Blackall, prize medal in silver (45.5mm) by F.B.& R., inscribed on reverse 'Executors of late / P.McIntosh Esq / 'Lorne' / Best / Pen Rams under 12 mos / 1876'. Very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $1,200