Catalogue
Horticultural Society of London, Banksian medal, in silver (38mm) by W.Wyon (BHM 1041; Eimer 1138)(2.5mm thick flan) "To/R. Dawson ESQre/for/ Fuchsias/ 9th July/ 1853". Polished extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Africa Congregational Meeting 1856, in bronze (40mm), obverse: Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus on a donkey and "Adscriptio Congregationai Missionvm Ad Afros - MDCCCLVI", reverse: angel holding a shield and "Mittam ex eis Africam". Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
U.S.A., Commodore Perry, Matthew C. Japan Treaty in bronze 1856 (66mm) by Francis N. Mitchell. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Great Britain, Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition 1857 in white metal (63mm) by Pinches & Co. In original decoratively embossed brass case, extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
U.S.A., P.T. Barnum's American Museum, New York 1862, in white metal (38mm). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
U.S.A., George Peabody 1869, in bronze (64mm) by Henry Mitchell. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
U.S.A., George Peabody c.1872, prize medal in silver (38mm), pierced at top for suspension, reverse inscribed "Mary P. Manning/1872". Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
First International Exhibition, N.S.W., 1879, in white metal (39mm) (C.1879/7). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $380
The Royal Horticultural Society, Banksian medal, in bronze (38mm) by W.Wyon (faint traces) (BHM.1041 var; Eimer 138 var) reverse inscribed "Jersey/to/Mr Ponds/for a Group of Varigated Zonales/1879". Hairline die break along truncation to rim, bronzed chocolate brown patina, red uncirculated and rare use of the original obverse die.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Sir Joseph Banks, The Royal Horticultural Society, in silver (38mm), inscribed on reverse "Awarded/to/Paul & Son/for/a group of/Roses/Mar 22nd/1887" (Eimer 1138, BHM 1041). Has been dipped, proof-like surfaces with hairlines, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $0
Sir Joseph Banks, The Royal Horticultural Society, unawarded medal in silver (38mm)(Eimer 1138, BHM 1041). Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Sir Joseph Banks, The Royal Horticultural Society, unawarded medal in bronze (38mm) (Eimer 1138, BHM 1041). Name lightly scratched in on reverse, then erased, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Australia, Captain Cook Centenary 1888, in gilt (35mm), ring top suspension (C.188/4); Greater Britain Exhibition 1899, in gilt (31mm)(2), pierced (C.1899/4); Cook Bi-Centenary Celebrations 1970, Royal Visit/High Schools in bronze (31mm), loop top suspension (C.1970/17); Captain Cook, Circumnavigator Reaches Australia (part of a series 1970), silver gilt (31mm); James Cook Bi-Centenary, Citizens of Rockdale in bronze (30mm), pierced (C.1970/13); Daily Mirror Cook Bi-Centenary 1970 in bronze (50mm)(C.1970/5). Fine - nearly uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
France, Pacific Exposition 1889 in bronze (30mm); another (36mm); Lafayette in bronze (41mm), 1970's restrike of a 1789 medal; Portugal, Gravarte 1988 James Cook in bronze (40mm). Very fine - Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Great Britain, Baptist Mission Centenary, 1892, in white metal (45mm), pierced (3) (Eimer.1774)(2); Centenary of the London Mission Society, 1895, in bronze (45mm), pierced (2)(Eimer.1808); Church Missionary Society 1899, in white metal (38mm), pierced (2). Very good - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Great Britain, Church Missionary Society Centenary 1799-1899, in silver (38mm) by A. Wyon (BHM.3647). Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Great Britain, Church Missionary Society Centenary 1799-1899, in silver and white metal (38mm) by A. Wyon (BHM.3647). The second, pierced with ring and ribbon suspension, very fine; extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Hawaii, Outrigger Canoe Club, gold filled and enamel badge c.1930's; (24mm) Honolulu Christian College/Henry Opukahaia c.1970's, in nickel (39mm); National Park Centennial 1972, in bronze (38mm); HSNA Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop 1974, silver and bronze (39mm). Very fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
France, D'Entrecasteaux Voyage 1931, in bronze (50mm), by Anie Moroux, Paris, obverse,"1737-1793 D'Entrecasteaux", reverse, "Marine Nationale Francaise, aviso d'Entrecasteaux lance a Port'de-Bouc le 7 Juin 1931". Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
France, Oceanie Exposition Coloniale Internationale de Paris 1931, in bronze (32 mm). Toned, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
France, Marine Francaise, La Perouse 1741-1788, (1956) in bronze (68mm) by Georges Guiraud, obverse, bust of La Perouse, reverse, sailing ship under full sail, Marine Francais / Honneur Patrie / Valeur Discipline, leaf spray tailpiece. Cased, uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
French Exhibitions in Australia, March - April 1956, La Perouse 1741-1788, in bronze (67mm) by Georges Guiraud, cased. Uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
French Exhibitions in Australia, March - April 1956, La Perouse 1741-1788, in bronze (67mm) by Georges Guiraud, Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
James Cook, Wedgwood portrait medallion (83mm x 110mm) (c.1957) for the Hakluyt Society, oval bas relief profile portrait on blue jasper ground, applied white relief, laurel leaf border. Extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $460
Hooker, Sir Joseph, Wedgwood portrait medallion (102mm x 130mm), oval bas relief profile portrait on blue jasper ground, applied white relief. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand, 1969, Bi-centenary of James Cook's rediscovery of New Zealand, in sterling silver and bronze (63mm)(K.39). Nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Captain Cook, Bi-centenary 1970, medallion set in gold (18ct, 32mm and 44mm, total weight 2.5 oz) by Matthey Garrett (C.1970/36, 37) certificate No.532. In case of issue. Nearly FDC. (2)
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,000
Poland, Warsaw, Museum of Asia & Pacific c.1970 in bronze (65mm x 65mm) by J. Jarnuszkiewica. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Death of Captain Cook (1728-1779) Discoverer of Australia, 1979, in silver (45mm), by C.A. Holman for John Pinches (K.117). Cased pair, proof-like nearly uncirculated and rare. (2)
Estimate $350
SOLD $340
Captain Cook / Killed by Indians, 1979 pair in silver and bronze (57mm) by Amor, edges impressed * The Metropolitan Coin Club of Sydney * 1728-1978 *** 1779-1979 * No.38 * (C.1979/8). Cased, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $0