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The Copley Medal, in copper (43mm). Some mint red, toned, good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $0
George III, Resolution and Adventure Medal (1772), uniface striking of the obverse die in copper (44mm, 4.5mm thick-the normal weight), reverse die blank with raised striations, by B. F. (on truncation for Matthew Boulton) (cf M.H.373; BHM 165). Softly struck on parts of the legend, even brown patina, nearly extremely fine and possibly unique.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $0
George III, Resolution and Adventure Medal (1772) uniface casting of the obverse in iron, the impression of the mounting pin in the original medal from which impression was taken shows (44mm, 6.8mm thick) BF on truncation (Matthew Boulton) (cf M.H.373; BHM 165). Attractive grey patina, nearly extremely fine and probably unique (see Smith p 31).
Estimate $800
SOLD $0
Captain James Cook, memorial medal in bronze (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society in 1784 (MH.374; BHM 258). Attractive bronze and chocolate brown patina, nearly uncirculated, only 577 struck.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,500
Map of the World, c.1820, in white metal (51mm), obverse, detailed map of the Eastern Hemisphere, Continents of Africa, Asia, Europe and New Holland together with countries and islands, reverse, detailed map of Western Hemisphere, continents of North America and South America identified together with countries and islands (Eimer 1139). Pierced at top (3mm) otherwise very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Map of the World, in white metal (74mm) by E. Thompson (Eimer 1139). Good very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $1,000
James Cook, obverse wax prototype of the 1823 issue (41mm) from the Universal series by Durand, the portrait by Smith. Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Dumont D'Urville's Voyage of the 'Astrolabe', 1826, in bronze (50mm) by Depaulis (MH 190), obverse, bust of Charles X, King of France, reverse, inscription in French. Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
Horticultural Society of London, Banksian medal, in silver (38mm) by W.Wyon (BHM 1041; Eimer 1138) "Presented to/ S.P. Edwards ESQe/for/cucumbers/ Exhibited July 10/1841" (3mm thick flan). Toned extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Horticultural Society of London, Banksian medal, in silver (38mm) by W.Wyon (BHM 1041; Eimer 1138) "To/ Mr M. Henderson/ for various Exhibitions/ November/ 1843". Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Admiral Dumont D'Urville, 1844, in bronze (69mm), obverse, the Admiral's head left, by Oudine, reverse, view of monument which commemorates the life and death (1842) of Dumont D'Urville (MH 199). Two small edge bumps, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $700
Hobart Town Grammar School 1845, in silver (32mm) hand engraved on shaved down or smoothed halfcrown(?), reverse 'J.Macdougall / Reward / For / General/ Attainments'. Worn, fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $0
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in white metal (58mm) by the Royal Mint, London (C.1853/2). A few small marks on obverse, a few small edge nicks, high rim on lower half of medal, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in white metal (58mm) by the Royal Mint London (C.1853/2). Some surface marks in obverse and reverse fields, good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in white metal (58mm) by the Royal Mint London (C.1853/2); Visit of Duke of Edinburgh, 1867, in white metal (47mm) by Thomas Stokes (C.1867/2)(4). First medal damaged, poor - fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Total Abstinence Society, Guild of St. John the Baptist South Australia, undated but circa 1860, in copper (25 x 20mm) unlisted in Carlisle. Extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
The Royal Horticultural Society, Banksian medal, in silver (38mm) by (W.Wyon) after 1861 (BHM1041, Eimer 1138) inscribed, 'To / Mr W.Strugnell F.R.H.S. / For / Apples / Jan.28.1902.' (3mm thick); another as last, inscribed 'To / F.DuCane Godman Esq F.R.S. / For / Rhododendrons. / (Feb 28.1905.)'; another similar but uninscribed, R of SIR slightly below point of truncation; another similar, also uninscribed but R well below end of truncation (2.5mm thick). The first three with peripheral gold and blue toning extremely fine, the last with a few edge nicks, cleaned and now re-toning, good - very fine. (4)
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh, Visit to Australia, 1867, in white metal (47mm) by T.Stokes Melbourne (C.1867/2). Holed at top, scratches in obverse field, edge knock, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
HMS Galatea, 1867, in white metal (47mm) by T.Stokes with ring suspension (C.1867/2); Visit of Prince Alfred to Tasmania, 1868, in white metal (47mm) by T.Stokes with ring suspension (C.1868/1); Centenary of Captain Cook Discovery, 1888, in gilded bronze with suspension ring (C.1888/4); Visit of Prince of Wales to Tasmania, 1920, in silvered finish (27mm) by Stokes (C.1920/4a); another in gilded bronze with suspension ring; another in copper; Visit of Prince of Wales to Australia, 1920, in gilt bronze (27mm) by Stokes (C.1920/5); First Visit of Commonwealth Fleet, 1913, in brass, pierced for suspension, by Amor (C.1913/5); U.S.A. Fleet Visit to Australia, 1925, in gilded with suspension ring (C.1925/4); Congress of Trade Unions, 1891, in bronze, pierced for suspension (22mm) (C.1891/5). Most gilding missing from gilded items, very good - very fine. (10)
Estimate $80
SOLD $160
Seamen's Union, Victoria's Pride, in silver (19.4mm) (Smith 573). Holed at top, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Sydney Marine Benefit Society 1873, medal in silver (32mm) engraved, 'No.815, G.N'; Australian Foremen Stevedores Association, enamelled badge with loop suspension (30mm x 22mm), impressed on reverse, '233' (Smith 112). First item has been brooch mounted otherwise very fine and rare, second item very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
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 $100
SOLD $50
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (76mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, uninscribed. Some spotting, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (51mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, unnamed. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (51mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse, 'Awarded to / Annie Murray / Needlework'; Centenary 1888, in gilt bronze (36mm x 36mm) with suspension loop (C.1888/4); Centenary Universal Exhibition Sydney, 1888, in bronze with suspension loop (C.1888/23). First medal very fine, second and third medals extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879-80, in bronze (22mm) (C.1879-80/1); Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in gilt (22mm) by Evan Jones (C.1880/9a); button hole memento in gilt (22mm) by Stokes (C.1880-81/5a reverse); Exhibitor's medal, in gilt (22mm) (C.S/7); Australian Centennial Melbourne Cup, 1888, in silver (16mm holed at top) (C.1888/12a). Very good - nearly extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Coles medals, as per Dean no's 14 (holed), 22, 32, 42, 51 (aluminium) 65, 73 (holed), 86 (large size aluminium) described in 2 x 2 holders. Very good - extremely fine, two or three very scarce. (8)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Cole, E.W., Book Arcade, Melbourne in white metal (2) and bronze; Way, E., Pitt St, Sydney (2); George VI, halfpenny, 1942 struck on a thin blank; Elizabeth II, twenty cents, 1967, clipped planchet. Very good - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
The 'Cantata' medal, c.1880, in silver (25.5mm); Tasmanian International Exhibition, 1891-2, award medal in silver (32.5mm) both medals uninscribed. Very good - very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Shooting medal, c.1880, in silver (38mm) by J.Fenwick Birm, unnamed. Light hairlines in right obverse field otherwise superb golden tone, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140