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Lot 661 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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.

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Estimate $200

SOLD $170

Lot 662 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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.

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Estimate $200

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Lot 663 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

U.S.A., Commodore Perry, Matthew C. Japan Treaty in bronze 1856 (66mm) by Francis N. Mitchell. Extremely fine.

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Estimate $300

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Lot 664 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

Great Britain, Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition 1857 in white metal (63mm) by Pinches & Co. In original decoratively embossed brass case, extremely fine.

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Estimate $150

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Lot 665 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

U.S.A., P.T. Barnum's American Museum, New York 1862, in white metal (38mm). Nearly uncirculated.

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Estimate $200

SOLD $120

Lot 666 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

U.S.A., George Peabody 1869, in bronze (64mm) by Henry Mitchell. Extremely fine.

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Estimate $250

SOLD $0

Lot 667 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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.

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Estimate $300

SOLD $0

Lot 668 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

First International Exhibition, N.S.W., 1879, in white metal (39mm) (C.1879/7). Nearly extremely fine.

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Estimate $400

SOLD $380

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Lot 669 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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.

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Lot 670 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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.

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Estimate $350

SOLD $0

Lot 671 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

Sir Joseph Banks, The Royal Horticultural Society, unawarded medal in silver (38mm)(Eimer 1138, BHM 1041). Extremely fine.

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Estimate $200

SOLD $220

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Lot 672 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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.

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Estimate $100

SOLD $70

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Lot 673 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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)

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Estimate $300

SOLD $250

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Lot 674 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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)

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Lot 675 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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)

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Lot 676 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

Great Britain, Church Missionary Society Centenary 1799-1899, in silver (38mm) by A. Wyon (BHM.3647). Good very fine.

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Estimate $150

SOLD $150

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Lot 677 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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)

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Lot 678 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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)

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Estimate $100

SOLD $90

Lot 679 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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.

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Estimate $150

SOLD $150

Lot 680 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

France, Oceanie Exposition Coloniale Internationale de Paris 1931, in bronze (32 mm). Toned, extremely fine and rare.

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Estimate $100

SOLD $0

Lot 681 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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.

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Estimate $300

SOLD $0

Lot 682 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

French Exhibitions in Australia, March - April 1956, La Perouse 1741-1788, in bronze (67mm) by Georges Guiraud, cased. Uncirculated and scarce.

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Estimate $300

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Lot 683 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

French Exhibitions in Australia, March - April 1956, La Perouse 1741-1788, in bronze (67mm) by Georges Guiraud, Extremely fine and scarce.

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Estimate $300

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Lot 684 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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.

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Estimate $350

SOLD $460

Lot 685 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

Hooker, Sir Joseph, Wedgwood portrait medallion (102mm x 130mm), oval bas relief profile portrait on blue jasper ground, applied white relief. Extremely fine.

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Estimate $250

SOLD $300

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Lot 686 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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)

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Lot 687 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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)

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Estimate $2,000

SOLD $2,000

Lot 688 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

Poland, Warsaw, Museum of Asia & Pacific c.1970 in bronze (65mm x 65mm) by J. Jarnuszkiewica. Extremely fine.

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Estimate $100

SOLD $70

Lot 689 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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)

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Estimate $350

SOLD $340

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Lot 690 Sale 90 A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals

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)

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Estimate $250

SOLD $0