Catalogue
Stations of the Cross, Christ carrying the cross, uniface medal in bronze (63mm) by Andor Meszaros. With box of issue. Uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Captain James Cook, Bi-centenary, Australia 1770-1970, in gold (18ct, 50.4gms, 38mm) (C.1970/22), in silver (38mm) (c.1970/22), in bronze (33mm) (C.1970/23) by Stokes (A/Asia) Melbourne for the State Savings Bank of Victoria. First two medals with case of issue. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,150
The Sun News Pictorial, Melbourne, 1971, in bronze (48mm) by K.G.Luke, inscribed on reverse 'School / Theatre Festival / Best Production / Musical / Caulfield High School'. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Wedgwood Sydney Cove Medallion, 1975, in buff coloured Jasper reproduced in 1975 from the original model by William Hackwood first made by Wedgwood in 1769 from clay supplied from Sydney Cove. Numbered 368 of 500 (C.E/5). With case of issue. Uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Mount Gambier Centenary Celebrations, 1976, in gold (9ct, 18.2gms, 32mm) edge numbered '91'; in silver, numbered '285'; in gilt bronze with loop mount, by A.J.P. (A.J.Parkes) (C.1976/3). All in plastic cases. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $220
SOLD $200
Numismatic Society of South Australia, Golden Jubilee, 1976, in silver (45mm) by P.M. (Pobjoy Mint) (C.1976/11) numbered '53' on edge. With case of issue. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Montreal Olympics, 1976, Temple of Zeus, in gold (22ct, 10.5gms, 22mm), another., in silver (38mm) by Stokes, issued by the Commercial Bank of Australia Limited (C.1976/14). Both medals with cases of issue. Nearly FDC. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Centenary of the Death of Truganini, 1976, in silver and bronze (50mm) by Pobjoy Mint (C.1976/15) both numbered '4' on edge. With case of issue. FDC. (2)
Estimate $130
SOLD $190
Loch Ard Centenary, 1st June 1978, uniface medal in bronze (126mm) by Michael Meszaros, edge impressed 9/50, however only ten were cast. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $340
Fiftieth Anniversary of Foundation of Independent Lithuania, in bronze (51mm) by K.G.L. (K.G.Luke) Melb, obverse, bust of Augustinas Voldemaras - 1883, reverse, legend in Lithuanian, issued by the Lithuanian admirers of the controversial A.Voldemaras. With bakelite case of issue. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Hafner Mint Melbourne, Australia, 1985-1988, medals in various metals, including Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture; Brighton Grammar School; Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Hafner Mint; Penny Farthing Championship; Royal Military College; Inter Service Colleges; National Penny Farthing Championships; Roaring Forties Club; Gemmological Association of Victoria; The Prince of Wales; World Bocce Championships; Australia; Adelaide Casino; Edmond Halley; Rathdowney & District State School; Australian Ski Federation; South Australia Jubilee (designed by Pro Hart) impressed 001; Head of the River; Schmeling Art Video Australia. All medals uninscribed. Uncirculated. (20)
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Bicentenary Royal Visit, 1988, in silver (38.5mm), Stokes Mint presentation set of three medals, set number 50. With case of issue. FDC. (3)
Estimate $170
SOLD $0
175th Anniversary of N.S.W. holey dollar, 1988, official commemorative medal in silver (63mm) struck for the Australian International Coin Fair Sydney, 1988, by the Royal Australian Mint. With case of issue. FDC.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Australasian Philatelic Congress & Exhibition, Melbourne, 1921, in bronze (38mm) by Stokes Melb, obverse kookaburra perched on branch, reverse Second / Australasian / Exhibition / Melbourne 1921 / Award / Division / Class, and inscribed 'Second / 8th / B / A.J.Derrick'; Fourth Australian & New Zealand Philatelic Congress & International Philatelic Exhibition, Melbourne, 1928, in silver (38.5mm) by Stokes Melb, obverse, kangaroo and emu supporting globe with Southern Cross above, inscribed on reverse 'A.J.Derrick / Division IV / Class 10 / 1st Award' within wreath. Good extremely fine - uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $500
Australian Philatelic Congress & Exhibition, Melbourne, 1921, in bronze (38mm) by Stokes Melb, obverse, kookaburra perched on a branch, reverse Second / Australasian / Exhibition / Melbourne / 1921 / Award / Division / Class and inscribed 'Second / 6th / B / A.S.A. Whelen'; Victoria Centenary and Sixth Australian Philatelic Exhibition, Melbourne, 1934, in bronze (38mm x 50mm) by Stokes (C.1934/12); Australian Philatelic Federation, Aeropex, Adelaide, 1988, in gilt bronze (51mm), inscribed on reverse 'Jury / Ken Sanford'. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $500
Fourth Australian & New Zealand Philatelic Congress & International Philatelic Exhibition, Melbourne, 1928, in silver gilt (38.5mm) by Stokes Melb, obverse, kangaroo and emu supporting globe with Southern Cross above, inscribed on reverse 'E.L.Brown / S.P.C. Medal'; another., 1928, in silver (38.5mm), inscribed on reverse 'E.L.Brown / Division IV / Class 1 / 1st Award'; another., 1928, in silver (38.5mm), inscribed on reverse 'E.L.Brown / Division IV / Class 7 / 2nd Award'; another., 1928, in silver (38.5mm), inscribed on reverse 'E.L.Brown / Division IV / Class 4 / 2nd Award'. All medals with cases of issue. Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $400
SOLD $800
5th Australian Philatelic Exhibition, Sydney, 1932, in gold (23.4gms, 31mm) by M.& M. Sydney, obverse, reproduction of the New South Wales gothic five shilling stamp, inscribed on reverse '5th / Aust. / Philatelic / Exhibition / Sydney, 1932 / J.M.Fenton / Div 2 Class 6 / 1st Award'; Fourth Australian & New Zealand Philatelic Congress & International Philatelic Exhibition, Melbourne, 1928, in silver (38.5mm) by Stokes Melb, obverse, kangaroo and emu supporting globe with Southern Cross above, inscribed on reverse 'J.M.Fenton / Division XVI / Class 2 / 1st Award' within wreath; another., in bronze (38.5mm), inscribed on reverse 'J.M.Fenton / Division XIV / Class 3 / 2nd Award'. Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,100
Australian National Philatelic Exhibition, Melbourne, 1950, in bronze (38m x 50mm), obverse head of Queen Victoria as used on first postage stamps, reverse, view of Melbourne and inscribed 'P.Allison / Division 3(3) / Class 1'; 10th Australasian National Philatelic Exhibition, Adelaide, 1955, in bronze (38mm x 50mm) by Stokes, obverse, philatelic head of Queen Victoria, reverse, view of Victoria Square and inscribed 'R.Allison / VIII'; International Philatelic Exhibition, Melbourne, 1963, in bronze (38mm x 50mm) by Stokes, obverse, Queen Victoria seated on throne, reverse, view of Melbourne and inscribed 'R.Allison / 145'. All medals with cases of issue. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Post Office, Postage due stamp in brass (25mm x 34mm oval) with a wooden handle. Double the deficient postage was marked in the oval area and charged to the recipient. Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Post Office, 'Avis de Reception' stamp in brass (28mm x 21mm oval) with a wooden handle. This stamp was to show that an additional fee had been paid on a registered article to pay for addressee's receipt to be returned to sender. Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Post Office, 'Avis de Reception' stamp in brass (26.5mm x 12mm oval) with wooden handle. This stamp was to show that an additional fee had been paid on a registered article to pay for addressee's receipt to be returned to sender. Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Mail bag seal, Cobdogla, S.A., in brass (24mm), handle and seal single piece. Fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $200
Postal and Telegraph Conference, Adelaide, May, 1890, His Excellency The Governor, Report of Proceedings, 75pps., bound together with a set of fourteen specimen South Australian postal notes from one shilling to one pound, overprinted 'SPECIMEN' and serial numbers 00001, printed on five sheets. Beautifully bound in full royal blue calf, all edges gilt, gilt tooling with polished contrasting borders, the finest of the presentation copies and officially bound by the Government Printer, Adelaide. With 'John M.Chapman Collection' bookplate. In excellent condition.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $5,000
Official Souvenir Australia Aerial Mail postcard, 1917, stamped Mt Gambier, South Australia 15 Feb 1917 - Australia Aerial Mail 27 Feb 1917, reverse of card Basil G Watson, together with souvenir paper parachute and weight, sponsored by 'Shell' for release from Basil Watson's Biplane, using 'Shell' Benzine / Tasmania 1917. Nearly extremely fine - uncirculated and rare. (2)
Estimate $750
SOLD $750
Melbourne and Hobson's Bay united Railway Company, 1869, free pass, in leather (56mm x 78mm), No.13 / issued to / Lieut W A D Aclands / H M S Liverpool. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $340
Victorian Railways, Free Pass, c1860s, in silver (36mm x 25mm oval) inscribed on reverse 'J.C.Riddle Esq. M.P.'. Holed on side, very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $0
Victorian Railways, Free Pass, c1870s, in silver (36mm x 25mm oval) inscribed on reverse 'J.M.B. Phillips Esq. M.L.A.' Holed on side, very fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $0
Victorian Railways, Free Pass, c1880s, in silver (36mm x 25mm oval) inscribed on reverse 'M.A.McDonnell Esq. M.L.A.' Holed on side, very fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $0
Victorian Railways, Ex Member of Parliament Free Pass, in gold (trefoil 22mm, 8.2gms) with suspension ring, inscribed on reverse '1886 / James / Chapman Esq.' Good very fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $720
Victorian Railways, Member of Parliament Free Pass, in gold (24mm, 8.1gms) inscribed on reverse 'The Hon. James Balfour / M.L.C.' Very fine.
Estimate $700
SOLD $700