Catalogue
George III, Resolution and Adventure Medal (1772), Captain James Cook, 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 $1,500
SOLD $1,400
George III, Resolution and Adventure Medal (1772), Captain James Cook, 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 $600
SOLD $600
The Copley Medal, in copper (43mm). Some mint red, toned, good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $450
Indian Tulwar sword, 31 inch single edge curved blade, fullered each side, gold wash brass hilt, wood scabbard fabric covered, outer layer missing, brass mounted. Some rust patches on blade, wear to gold wash on hilt, very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
France, La Perouse's Exploring Expedition, 1785, bronze reverse restrike (60mm x 3mm, 54gms) by R.Duvivier (MH 170), obv. two reverse "5's" with continuing border of 8 raised dots. Nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $0
France, Jean Jaques Barthelemy (1716-1795), 1795 memorial, bronze (silvered, 41mm) by B(enjamin) Duvivier. Oxidisation spot on obverse, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Francois de la Harpe, 1822, in bronze (41mm) by Petit. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
France, Boyveau-Laffecteur, 1841, bronze (gilt, 41mm), by Montagny. Extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $0
London Missionary Society, Founded 1795, Jubilee 1844, in white metal (51mm) by J.Davis, Birmingham. (BHM 2167). Edge bruising and surface marks, fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
London Missionary Society, Missionary ship, John Williams 1844, in white metal (41mm) by J.Davis (BHM 2201, Eimer 1349). Pierced at top, nearly fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
London Missionary Society, Missionary ship, John Williams 1844, in white metal (41mm) by J.Davis (BHM 2201, Eimer 1349). Pierced at top, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
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 $1,500
SOLD $800
Great Britain, Church Missionary Society, Golden Jubilee 1848, in white metal (58mm) by B. Wyon (BHM 2310; Eimer 1422). Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Melbourne Exhibition, Victoria, 1854, in bronze (64mm) by (J.S.Wyon), edge impressed 'Prize Medal, 503 Buzzard & Vale Books & C' (C.1854/2). Extremely fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $650
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 $350
SOLD $0
Products of New South Wales, Paris Universal Exhibition 1867, in silver (39mm) by L.C. Wyon, edge uinscribed "Doctor Trail For Services". Rim bruises otherwise nearly extremely fine and very rare in silver, no representation in the Chapman Collection.
Estimate $850
SOLD $800
Products of New South Wales, Paris Universal Exhibition 1867, in bronze (39mm) by L.C. Wyon, edge impressed "Joseph Aarons for Services". Good exremely fine and rare as such.
Estimate $600
SOLD $500
A group of medals and medalets, including Visit of Duke of Edinburgh, 1867 (C.1867/2 white metal); Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880 (C.1880/1 brass, 1880-81/5a silver, 1880-81/7 gilt copper); Queen Victoria Jubilee, 1887 (C.1887/30); Melbourne International Exhibition, 1888 (C.1888-9/2); Centennial Exhibition (1888-9/1 silver [holed]); Marcus Clark, 1890 (C.1890/3 bronze); Federation, 1901 (C.1901/5 copper, 1901/48 brass); Opening of Parliament, 1901 (C.1901/2 bronze); Queensland (C.1901/37 gilt); George V Coronation, 1911 (C.1911/2 bronze); Visit of Prince of Wales, 1920 (C.1920/5 gilt); Agricultural Society Show, 1925, gilt, by Stokes; Melbourne Centenary, 1934-35 (C.1934-35/1 brass); Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938 (C.1938/5 bronze); Jubilee, 1951 (C.1951/6 bronze); N.S.W. Railways, 1955 (C.1955/3 silvered); Canberra, 1963 (C.1963/6 brass); British Exhibition, 1964 (C.1964/1 bronze); Victorian Stevedoring pass, ND, in brass (39mm); Myttons Lte pass, ND, in copper (44mm). Very good - very fine. (23)
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
N.S.W. Rifle Association, 1788 / 1873, medal in silver (30mm) by Sydney Mint (C.1873/6). Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Manaroo P. & A. Association, 1875, in bronze (45mm) by J.Moore, obverse, sheep in pasture, reverse, inscribed, 'Pen of 5 Fat / Wethers / 2nd Prize / Awarded to / P.Curtis'. Some faint traces of mint red, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
Acclimatization Society, Victoria, 1878, in bronze (58mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, 'SC / 1868 / F.Landseer ARA. Adj' in exergue (C.1868/3), uninscribed. Reverse with corrosive spot at 2 o'clock, otherwise as struck.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
International Exhibition, Sydney, 1879, in bronze (76mm) uninscribed. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Acclimatisation Society of France, in bronze (51 mm) by Althie Dubois, inscribed to "Mr. H.S. Ditten/crustaces/1880". Good extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
Agricultural Society of New South Wales, in bronze (90 mm) by Hardy Brothers London & Sydney, "Thomas Moore/for/Eclipse Fan Blower/and Tuyere Iron/ Sydney 1878". Also Maldon 1887 in silver (C. 1887/47) 1938 school childrens medalet and Taylor & Challen, 1964 (4) and Papal medalet 1903-1914. Very fine (7)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Medalets and medals, Queen Victoria - Queen Elizabeth II, some duplicates but a good selection, some silver including Croation Community 150th Anniversary South Australia 1986; also noted Jubilee of Wesley Methodist Church in South Australia 1886 (C.1886/3); includes two St John Ambulance Association crosses (2). Fine - uncirculated. (96)
Estimate $350
SOLD $250
Melbourne Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887, in bronze (76mm) (C.1887/5); Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in silvered (26mm) (C.1897/88); Centenary of Sunday Schools, Robert Raikes, 1880, in white metal (43mm) (similar to C.1880/3 obverse but British issue). First medal with rim bumps and pierced hole at top, good, the rest good very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Royalty Medals, Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Victoria 1887, in white metal (39mm) by Stokes & Martin (C.1887/22); another identical (31mm) (C.1887/23); another for Advance Tasmania in white metal (32mm) by F. & W. Stewart (C.1887/26); Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897, in white metal (39mm) by Spink (C.1897/89); another issued by Municipality of Granville in white metal (38mm) (C.1897/90); Duke & Duchess of York Commemorate Federation of Colonies 1901, in white metal (32mm) (C.1901/36); another to Commemorate the Opening of First Parliament, in white metal (38mm) by Stokes (C.1901/44); Edward VII & Queen Alexandra, Australian Commonwealth Empire Day, in white metal (24mm) (C.T/11); Queen Elizabeth II & Duke of Edinburgh Royal Visit 1954 / Government of Victoria, in gilt bronze (27mm) by Stokes (C.1954/12); To Commemorate the Royal Visit AD1954 Elizabeth II, in grey plastic (34mm) with ribbon; Elizabeth II Royal Visit 1953-54, in bronze (37mm) with ribbon; another two identical but without ribbons; Commemorative of Royal Wedding of Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer, issued by Royal W.A. Institute for Blind, in gilt alloy (38mm) in packet of issue; three maker's samples on aluminium plates struck from the original dies for Amors' 1953 Coronation medalets together with hand-written envelope, 'Aluminium Strikes from / Original dies / Amors Coronation M'ette.'and initialled. Fifth and sixth medals are fine, the maker's samples in varying degrees of striking, the rest are extremely fine. (17)
Estimate $150
SOLD $340
Exhibition of Women's Industries, Sydney, 1888, in bronze (39.5mm) by Amor Sydney (C.1888/14) uninscribed. Small 6mm scratch in obverse field and small spot of verdigris otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Cricket, handcrafted fobs, in gold (3), C U C C (15ct, 30mm, 10.8gm) inscribed on obverse 'C U C C ' and on reverse 'Presented by / J.Newman Esq / to / W.Richards / best bowling / Average / Season 1888-9'; C U C C (15ct, 34.6mm x 34.6mm, 10.2gm) the figure of a cricketer bowling engraved on obverse, inscribed on reverse 'CUCC / Presented by / Jas Newman Esq / for best bowling Average / won by / W.Richards / Season 1890/91'; C.U.C.C. (15ct, 39mm x 39mm, 12.6gm) the figure of a cricketer bowling engraved on obverse, inscribed on reverse 'C.U.C.C. / Presented / by / Jas Newman Esq / to / W.Richards / For Best Bowling Average / Season / 1893-4'. Good very fine. (3)
Estimate $600
SOLD $650
Melbourne Cup, 1890, members fob in silver (27mm), initials 'A.D.' engraved on obverse. Mount removed from top edge, attempted piercing through centre of 'O', otherwise fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $420