Catalogue
Australian Bicentenary, 1970, Captain Cook, in cast bronze (51mm) issued by Daily Mirror, in packet of issue (C.1970/25); The School of Medicine Centenary, The University of Sydney, 1983, in antique silvered finish (52mm) by Amor (not in Carlisle); Australia Bicentenary New South Wales, 1988, 200 years, in antique frosted silver finish (50mm) with suspension scroll, award medal, unnamed, in case of issue; three other gilt commemoratives (32mm), Australian Royal Wedding medal, 1981; Sydney Harbour Bridge Jubilee, 1982; Barraba, Australia, 21st Century medal. Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Australia Bicentenary, Cook, 1970, in bronze (51mm) (C.1970/25); Sydney Opera House, 1973, in cupro nickel (41mm) (C.1973/10); Sydney Opera House, 1973, in antique finish white metal (43mm) (C.1973/12); Western Australia 150th, 1979, in gilded metal (34mm) with ribbon and suspension brooch (C.1979/36); Charles & Diana medal, 1981, in gilded metal (C.1981/13 but without suspension loop); a variety of M.R.Robert's medals and other modern medals (37); a small selection of medalettes, club badges and other items (18); Great Britain, Mary Rose medal, in cupro nickel (45mm) cased (2); Charles & Diana bethrothal medal, 1981 in cupro nickel (38mm) cased; Charles & Diana wedding medal, 1981 in cupro nickel (38mm) cased; Prince William birth medal, 1982, in cupro nickel (38mm) cased; Thailand, 50th Year of King's Reign, in gilt copper (24mm) cased, issued by Thai Airways; cut-out Queen Victoria penny, 1896; Australian made-up two-headed penny; Masonic 'mark' medal in bronze. Fine - uncirculated. (68)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Papal Visit, 1970, in 18 carat gold (31mm & 44mm) two medals by Matthey Garrett (C.1970/52, 53). Case damaged, otherwise FDC. (2)
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $1,850
Royal Visit/Opera House, 1973 in 18 carat gold (31 mm) two medals (46.65 gm) by Matthey Garrett (C.1973/16, 17). Case damaged otherwise FDC. (2)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,150
Mail Coach Medallion, QEII Silver Jubilee, 1977, replica holey dollar (38mm) and dump (20mm) in antique silvered finish (cased) (C.1977/20); ANS commemorative for opening of Hyde Park Barracks, 1984 in bronze (32mm) by Amor (C.1984/35); ANS commemorating restoration of NSW Parliament House, 1985, in silver (32mm) by Amor (C.1985/9); another in bronze; ANS 75th Anniversary / NSW Dump, 1988, in silver (32mm) by Amor (C.1988/21); another in antique silver finish; Kodak Holey Dollar Medal, 1988, in copper (31mm) by Amor (C.1988/18); Official Bicentennial Commemorative for Opening of St George House, 1990, in bronze (50mm) by Royal Australian Mint (cased); Australian Species set of six medallions, 1992, in cupro nickel (26mm) by Royal Australian Mint for Westpac; Bicentennial of the First Fleeters, 1987, in bronze (50mm) (cased). All medals on cards unless otherwise stated, uncirculated. (10 + 1 set)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Parramatta, 190th Year of Foundation, 40th Anniversary of City, 1978, in cupro nickel (45mm) cased (not in Carlisle); United Permanent Building Society cased set of uncirculated 1981 coins and medal (C.1981/25) issued for opening of No.2 Martin Place banking premises (9 sets); another identical set but in plush case printed on inside, 'Official Opening - No.2 Martin Place - 24th March 1982' as issued to dignitaries and staff at the official opening ceremony (one latch on case has come off and needs refitting); an acrylic disc encasing the opening medal (C.1981/25), the disc marked 'Official Opening / 24th March 1982' with small information sheet; commemorative medalettes (9) includes a Calgary Stampede dollar and a uniface Charles Dickens medal; Sydney 2000 Olympic pins, Kodak special (2), AMP featuring the Games' mascots (3). One medalette with a verdigris stain, otherwise extremely fine, the rest extremely fine - uncirculated. (26)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
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 $100
SOLD $220
Captain Cook, killed by the Indians, 1979 cased pair, silver and bronze (57mm) (C.1979/8) by Amor, obverse, Captain Cook, reverse, death scene, edge impressed, "* The Metropolitan Coin Club of Sydney * 1728-1978 *** 1779-1979 * No.59 *", both medals with identical number; Australia Bicentenary, Captain Cook / State Savings Bank of Victoria, 1970, in gilded metal (34mm) (C.1970/23). First two medals uncirculated, last medal has some toning spots otherwise uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Skylab medal, struck from metal of a Skylab oxygen tank found near Rawlinna, Western Australia in 1979, 25.5mm (C.1979/44) cased (2); Skylab souvenir paperweight, in acrylic with enclosed moulded piece from a Skylab oxygen tank. All items in boxes of issue with certificates, extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $60
SOLD $50
Western Australia, gold 38mm, (99.99%, 31.1 grams), commemorative medal celebrating 150 years, (1979), obv.the "Kangaroo Paw", rev. the barque "Parmelia", (C.1979/55). FDC.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,200
Northern Yorke Peninsula Coin Club, South Australia, Cornish Festival medallions, 1981 - 2009, in copper (32mm). Uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Hobart Fire Brigade Centenary, 1983, in bronze (51mm) by Stokes Ltd, impressed number 039 on edge (C.1983/22); Sir John Franklin, Arctic Explorer, 1987, in silver (64mm x 3.5mm) and another in bronze (64mm x 4mm) (C.1987/5). The first in case of issue with certificate number 039, the second in case of issue, the third loose, uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
The Courtship, by Michael Meszaros, 1990, set of six medals in silver (50mm), in wooden presentation box. Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $170
SOLD $200
Tasmanian Numismatic Society, Centenary of Tasmanian International Exhibition, 1991, in silver (32mm) impressed number 008 on edge; another in bronze; International Coin & Medal Fair Hobart, 1991, in silver (32mm); another in bronze; Tasmanian Numismatic Society 30th Anniversary, 1993, in proof-like copper (33mm), unnamed presentation medal; International Coin Fair, Hobart, 1995, in bronze (38mm) edge inscribed with number 8 (cased); another in cupro-nickel, reverse different, 'Dinner Pass / No' and 8 engraved at end; Tasmanian Numismatic Society 35th Anniversary, undated (1998) in gilt (41mm) inscribed number 8 on edge; another identical in silver, also inscribed with number 8 on edge; Tasmanian Numismatic Society/Tasmanian Museum, Hobart, undated, award medal in silver (32mm) unnamed; another identical in copper; Centenary of Public Transport in Tasmania, 1993, picture card medal (70mm) gilt and enamel with picture card inserts, certified number 125 (in plastic wallet); Wrest Point Casino, City to Casino award medal, undated, in gilt (48mm). Uncirculated. (13)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Klondike "Prospector" gold rush, three commemoratives set, by Royal Australian Mint, 1.5 ounce .9999 fine gold and 2.5oz .999 fine silver (2). In wooden case of issue. Nearly FDC. (3)
Estimate $1,900
SOLD $1,650
T Rex, dinosaur medal, undated, in pure silver (38mm), obverse, T Rex half figure half facing, reverse, 'Jurassic / Period / Dinosaurs' in centre, at top, '190 Million Years Ago', at bottom, '.999 Pure Silver'; Australia - A Nation of Great Sports, undated, in pure silver (38mm), obverse, map of Australia with medal name around, outer border with frosted surface with 16 various sports depicted around, reverse, Australian flag behind Opera House, 'Australia' below; another identical but in bronze; Commemorative Medal VII British Empire and Commonwealth Games Perth, 1962, in bronze (57mm) by K.G.Luke (cf.1962/4). First three medals in cases of issue, the second with certificate number 028 of 250, uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Sporting medals, 1991-2000, awarded for various sports, including athletics, basketball, futsal (Fifa logo), modball, softball, swimming. Mostly extremely fine - uncirculated. (19)
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Federation Flowers medal, Flannel Flower, 2001, in antique silver (50mm) by RAM; Wildflower medallion, undated, in bronze (50mm) by RAM; Legendary Ghan medal, 2004, in bronze (50mm); Sands of Gallipoli, set of two medals and replica Rising Sun badge; Kodak Sesquicentenary medal, undated, in bronze (38mm); Australian Species mdallions, set of six in folder, by RAM and Westpac; Holy Family Christmas medal in Christmas card; other medalettes (8). Medalettes very fine - extremely fine, the rest in cases and packets of issue, uncirculated. (16)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
George V, proof replica Canberra florin, 1927 to commemorate 75th anniversary of Parliament House, struck in pure silver (89mm) by Great Britain's London Mint, weight 460 grams. In case of issue with certificate, only 250 minted, FDC.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Sands of Gallipoli, 2007, in cupro nickel and gilt (52mm) with embedded vial of sand from Gallipoli (7) in official cases; Australian War Memorial Vietnam commemorative token, in nickel bonded steel (27mm) in RAM packet; New South Wales petrol ration tickets (2) Series B valid in all States for two gallons; the other Commonwealth of Australia valid only until 31st July 1949 for two gallons; Australian Bicentenary, 1988, Education School Children's medal; Apollo II Moon Landing, 1969, in bronze (C.1969/19); a variety of other medals, mostly M.R.Robert's issues (18); gold plated Australian pennies, 1924, 1931; Pier One token; Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, Services Rendered medal, enamel and gilt (52mm x 39mm) to 'Bro. F.J.R.Bull C.P.'; Australian tradesmen token, Professor Holloway, penny, 1857. The first two items uncirculated, the next two nearly extremely fine, the rest very fine - uncirculated. (35)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Australian and world civil and military badges, medalets, 1897 - 1990, including Back to Winchelsea, Australian Farmers, Rats of Tobruk Association, Salisbury High School, Ballarat High School; also pocket watch (damaged); sterling silver vesta case; Malta Police, hat badge King's Crown. Very good - extemely fine. (70)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Accumulation of medalets, medallions, tokens and railway badges, mostly Australian but some world, some packaged, includes official Bicentenary Medal in bronze, 1988 (2). Mostly extremely fine - uncirculated. (100s)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Melbourne Cricket Club, membership badge for 1910-11, in bronze and enamel (27mm x 22mm) by P.J. King, Melb, numbered 129, ring top suspension. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $120
Melbourne Cricket Club, membership badges, 1916-17 - 1988-90, assorted years, mostly 1916-17 - 1940-41. Very good - extremly fine. (30)
Estimate $600
SOLD $750
Tin badges, assorted, c.1940s - 1970s, including political, religious, charity, clubs. Very good - very fine. (83)
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Sydney Olympic Games, enamelled pin collection, all large pins, includes, Lindemans set of four; Sun-Herald set of six (500, 400, 300, 200, 100 days to go and the Games begin); AMP set of three; Official Airline Team Partner set of three (Air New Zealand, Malaysia Airlines, South African Airlines); John Hancock set of three; Sydney 2000 jigsaw-style four-piece set no. 058/600; Bonds supporter; Sid, Millie and Ollie pins (4) - See You in Sydney, Surf the Net, Working up to Sydney 2000, and Fun of the Games; Commemorative Medal for 2nd Anniversary of the Olympic Store, 19 May 1999, certificate no. 0154, by Perth Mint; necktie with leather tag stamped, Fun Games / '60' Plus / For / Calgary (1977) Seniors. All sets and individual badges and the medal are cased, uncirculated. (30)
Estimate $70
SOLD $40