Catalogue
Lodge of Australia Jubilee, 1878, uniface medal in silver (41 x 55mm) by Weisner. Good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $320
Masonic badge, 1878, in silver (53mm), modified Maltese cross with overlaid clasped hands inside a decorative ring, arms of cross engraved with overall ornament, suspender bar attached on reverse side, inscribed on reverse 'O.F.L.A. / Presented to / P.D.G.M. W.H.Coombes / as a mark of respect for / past services / Janry 26th 1878'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Melbourne Monster Clothing Company, Melbourne, 21st Anniversary, 1878, in silver (27mm) (C.1878/2); Bendigo Miners and Engine Drivers Exhibition, 1896, in gilt bronze (23mm) (C.1896/3); Exhibition Australian Manufacturers & Products A.N.A., 1905-6, in white metal (30mm x 25mm) (C/1905-6/1). Extremely fine - uncirculated and scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in silver (76mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'The Honourable / Sir James Martin, C.J. / Vice President / of / Commission', no stop after CCC in date. Edge bruise on obverse at 2 o'clock, otherwise nearly uncirculated and extremely rare in this metal.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,300
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (76mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Awarded / to / John Curtis / of Melbourne / For Improved / Iron Frame / Solid Leather / Portmanteaus / 1879', no stop after CCC in date. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (76mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Hollington Bros / First Award', stop after CCC in date, London striking from new die. Edge bruise on reverse and obverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
International Exhibition, Sydney, N.S.W., 1879, in gold (51mm, 93.18gms) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Sir William G / Armstong & Co / Ordnance'. With case of issue. Slighest surface marks, otherwise nearly FDC and extremely rare.
Estimate $6,500
SOLD $9,400
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in silver (51mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Donald Manson / Acting Honorary / Commissioner / for the / United States'. Light scratches on obverse field, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (51mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Rachel Lipman / 1880'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (51mm) by J.S.Wyon & A.B.Wyon, uninscribed. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $120
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, Official Judges Pass in silver (38mm) with loop mount and ring suspension, by W.Burt, inscribed on reverse 'R.C.Patterson'. Obverse with small knocks, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,300
First International Exhibition, New South Wales, 1879, in white metal (38.5mm) by Evan Jones, Sydney (C.1879/6) variant without maker's name. Extremely fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $650
Melbourne Intercolonial Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, 1879, pass in gold (24mm, 70.7gms) with ornamental suspension mount, inscribed on reverse 'F.Moss'. Small crack in mount otherwise, very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
First International Exhibition, New South Wales, 1879, in silver (38.5mm) by Evan Jones, Sydney (C.1879/7). This is one of the finest of the Cook portrait medals and is unusually fine work for Evan Jones. Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,000
First International Exhibition, New South Wales, 1879, in bronze (38.5mm) by Evan Jones, Sydney (C.1879/7). Holed at top, extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
First International Exhibition, New South Wales, 1879, in white metal (38mm) by Evan Jones, Sydney (C.1879/7). Holed at top, nearly very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, 1879, award medal in bronze (73mm) by R.Capner, inscribed on reverse 'N.Bartley / for / Collection of / Minerals / 1879'. Good very fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $1,050
Sandhurst Industrial Exhibition, 1879, award medal in silver (38mm) by Ernst A.Altmann, Melbourne, inscribed on reverse 'Apprentices / Vulcan Foundry / Geelong / Condensing / Steam Engine'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $270
Sandhurst Industrial Exhibition, 1879, award medal in bronze (38mm) by Ernst Altmann, Melbourne, inscribed on reverse 'Mrs Herschell / Sandhurst / Paper Flowers'. Good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Goulburn A(gricultural) P(astoral) & H(orticultural) Society, 18--, handcrafted uniface stock medal in silver (44mm, with mount 60mm), silver disc within a frame, a silver ribbon with engraved 'G A P H S' scrolled through a horseshoe at top, with loop suspended from horseshoe, engraved on obverse 'Goulburn / A.P. & H.Society / Annual Show / 18--'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $420
Newington College, 1879, in silver (45mm) with ornate suspension and ring, inscribed on obverse 'Newington / College / December / 1879' and on reverse 'Presented / to / F.P.Fawcett / for success in the / University / Public Exam'. With case of issue. Extremely fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $0
Victoria's Pride S U, in silver (19.5mm)(4), variants, bronze gilt, obverse, Sailors & Brothers, reverse, Victoria's / S / U / Pride. Silver issues holed, very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $350
SOLD $350
S(ydney) I(nternational) E(xhibition), 1851, in silver (22mm) (C.1879/3), obverse, Albert the Good; First International Exhibition, Sydney, 1879, in silver (22mm) (C.1879-80/13); another., with different obverse, in gilt bronze (22mm). Very fine - nearly uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $200
I(ntercolonial) J(uvenile) I(ndustrial) E(xhibition), 1879-80, in silver (22mm) (C.1879-80/5); another., in bronze. Both pierced at top. Very fine - extremely fine, the first scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Australian International Exhibitions, Sydney 1879-80, Melbourne 1888-81, in bronze (76mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'James Mirams M.P. / For / Services'. With case of issue. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
N.S.W. International Exhibition, 1879-1880, in white metal (38mm) by Stokes & Martin Medallists (C.1879-80/9). With case of issue. Dark uneven tone on reverse, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Geelong Industrial & Juvenile Exhibition, 1879-80, award medal in silver (34mm) by Altmann, inscribed on reverse 'John Curtis / Melbourne / Portmanteau'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Geelong Industrial and Juvenile Exhibition, 1879-80, commemoration medal in white metal (29mm) holed with ring suspension and original blue ribbon, by (Melbourne Mint), obverse, with Geelong Coat of Arms and Commemoration / Medal, reverse, Geelong Industrial & Juvenile Exhibition 1879-80 / E.A.Altmann / Medalist / & Engraver / 80 Elizabeth St / Melbourne. Uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Geelong Industrial & Juvenile Exhibition, 1879-80, in silver (27mm x 23mm oval) with loop mount, inscribed on reverse 'Awarded to / James Baum / Birregurra / Mod Plough'. Fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $170
Geelong Industrial & Juvenile Exhibition, 1879-80, in bronze (27mm x 23mm oval) by E.A.A. Melb. Possibly a trial strike, none were awarded in bronze. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240