Catalogue
Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board, Melbourne, pass No.P22 issued to G.P.Reilly of The Herald, to be admitted to all fires, photo embossed with Board's seal, cover details gold blocked. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $220
SOLD $50
N.S.W. Tramways, cap badges, driver, conductor; Dept of Road Transport and Tramways, cap badges, large size, smaller voided size both dark blue; another large blue; another voided "Starter"; Dept of Road Transport - Omnibus Services; PTC of NSW Station Assistant, includes a number of early and rare types, a nice group. Fine - very fine. (9)
Estimate $330
SOLD $380
Railways and Tramways, buttons, Queen Victoria crown (1), King's crown (8), Queen's crown (4) and uncrowned (3), Queensland Railways (3), N.S.Wales Railway (8), South Maitland Railways (1), Victoria Railways (1), MTM (Adelaide) (2). All mounted on a board and described, fine - extremely fine. (15)
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Tinnie collection, mostly appeal and patriotic wartime badges WWI and WWII, only a few duplicated, an interesting and colourful collection. Very fine. (140)
Estimate $300
SOLD $500
AFO (Australia Fellowship of Order), services award in 9ct gold (9.8gms), reverse engraved, 'Presented to / Bro.J.Keller / For / Past Services To / Court Albert / May 1917'. Good very fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $200
Brefine Society, Knight's Cross in sterling silver (60mm) obverse, crest in centre, Celtic symbol on cross arms, impressed no.19 on reverse. Toned uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Buffalo Lodge, RAOB Marryatille Lodge No.10, Worshipful Primo jewel in silver, gilt and enamel, reverse engraved, 'Presented to / H.B.T.Gray C.P. / Raised / 11.11.53.'; Chief Waiter jewel, in silver, gilt and enamel, reverse engraved, 'Pres: to Bro. H.B.Gray / For Services / as / C.Waiter / 1952-53'; Past Worshipful Primo jewel, in silver gilt and enamel, reverse engraved, 'Presented to / T.Gray C.P. / for Services as W.P. / Jan - Mch. 1954', all with enamelled RAOB emblem on ribbon. Good very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Buffalo Lodge, eleven jewels including some multiple award jewels to Bro. J.A.Neilson, includes Primo, Past Primo, Mistrel and Knighthood from Blanchetown Lodge No.72 (6), Barossa Valley Lodge No.79 (4) and Balaklava 133, in gilt, enamel and silver, the Knighthood jewel is 9ct gold (9.9gms). An interesting medallic history of long service in the RAOB lodge, fine - extremely fine. (11)
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Buffalo Lodge, six jewels to Bro. J.G.Reaney, from Brighton Lodge No.196 and Blackwood Lodge No.226, includes jewels for Primo, Past Worshipful Primo, Auditor (2, one from each lodge), Assistant Auditor and a Knighthood, 1967-1972, in enamel, gilt and silver. A variety with unusual jewels, extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $140
SOLD $120
Buffalo Lodge, six jewels awarded to Bro. C.S.Smith, the first from George V Lodge No.1717; the second lodge unknown as top suspension identifying bar missing; the third from Elizabeth Lodge No.140; the last three from Sir Errol Jameson Semaphore Lodge 205, of these last three the first has the lower jewel missing; the last is a Knighthood jewel of 3rd degree and on the neck ribbon are clasps for 1st degree and 2nd degree, all in enamel, gilt and silver. Very fine - good very fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Buffalo Lodge, RAOB, jewels for Port Vincent Lodge No.142 to Primo G.L.Warner (W.P.) 1926; Port Vincent Lodge to Primo L.G.H.Warner; Horse Shoe Lodge to Br. R.B.Elliotte 1954-55; Norwood Lodge No.20 to Bro. C.Mason (Trustee) 1930-1954; ribbon bars and attachments for Secretary 1929-30 but lodge jewel missing; Jubilee/ Victory Temple Jewel, top bar 'G.L.Q. - G.L.E.', impressed no.130 on reverse; miniature lodge implements (2); Masonic Homes lapel badge; St John's Ambulance, ten annual award clasps, all linked, for years 1949, 1950, 1951 (2), 1952-1957; RAOB (KC) gilt and enamel fob. Very fine - good very fine. (11)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, 9ct (9.86gm) gold order of Merit and honour of Knighthood confederated upon primo R.S.Lawson by members of Palmeston Lodge No.82 G.L.E dated 21.12.1947 (37 x 50 mm), twelve line engraved inscription on reverse. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Lodge of Friendship, masonic jewel in gold (stamped 15ct, 81mm x 45mm, suspender 67mm x 46mm) with diamonds, torquois, sea pearls and enamels, total weight 69.6gm, inscribed on reverse 'Presentd to / P.M. Bro W.L.Ware / by the / Lodge of Friendship No.423 E.C. / in recognition of / Valuable Services Rendered / during his two years / Mastership / Adelaide 6 July 1888'. In case of issue. Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,500
Manchester Unity Lodge (Bendigo) jewel, handmade in silver and enamel (51.2gms) (67mm x 57mm), by C.L Qvist, obverse with garnet set in gold surround on background of a raised hand, all-seeing eye above, all within a garter which is inscribed around the top,'Presented by the Officers and Bretheren of the Loyal / James Roe Lodge M.U. to John White P.G. / as a Token of Merit', reverse inscribed, 'Presented / this 30th Day of December/1857", in cartouche below, 'C L Qvist'. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $1,200
I(ndependent).O(rder).O(dd).F(ellows)., handcrafted star in silver and gold (170mm x 85mm) (total weight 145gms) c.1880's, by Armfield Bros., Collingwood (Melbourne), 'I.O.O.F.' bar at top with second 'F.L.T.' bar below - F(riendship).L(ove).T(ruth)., with three symbolic gold rings hanging, the main star (85mm x 85mm) features solid silver outer with central sun, hand and seeing eye symbols crafted in gold (possibly 18ct), in the centre of the hand is an amethyst or garnet set into a heart, the star swivels on the suspender, reverse plain apart from the makers name stamp. A stunning example of early Australian silver and goldsmithing, very fine and rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $900
Lodge Medals: Ancient Order of Foresters enamel and sterling silver medal with 'Service' clasp and suspension clasp engraved with 'A.O.F.' and cut-out buffalo above, engraved on reverse 'Presented to / Wor Bro / J.G.Baikie / P.G.R. / 1953', by Amor; hand-made sterling silver cross patee (51mm) with gilt and enamel centrepiece of phoenix rising from flames, engraved on reverse "QJGOTASP / Staunch & True Lodge / Presented To PCN BRO / P.Morant For / Past Services / 1894."; United Ancient Order of Druids medals/badges - two large badges one with a wreath around a garter in which is the name United Ancient Order of Druids and the other in the form of a starburst with a centrepice design of a good samaritan helping a stranger, both in oxidised metal. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $60
SOLD $110
Masonic, jewels (2), identical type but one struck in gilt and the other hand made and engraved design, in 9ct gold; other degree jewels (2, both different); mark pennies (3, all different); St John's Ambulance, Service Medal, name erased and polished. Fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Masonic jewels and regalia, Hiram Royal Arch Chapter No.531 S.C., includes Advanced Mark jewel; bar/clasp mounted trio of miniature degree jewels; Past Companions jewel, engraved 'Presented to / M. Ex. Comp. / H.G.Peatfield / by / The Companions of / Hiram R.A.C / No.531 S.C. / As a token of Esteem / 5.11.62.'; Companion's sash in dark blue, crimson and gilt with gilt metal symbol; Companion's apron in white bordered with blue and crimson with gilt embroidered Hiram R.A. Chapter badge in centre and with enamel and gilt symbols, with leather backing; manual of procedures for degree ceremonies. The two jewels are cased and the apron and sash are in a made-to-suit carry case bearing the initials 'H.G.P.', good very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Masonic, The bankers' Lodge No.134, Past Master's jewel, 1954-55, in 9ct gold (8gms) engraved on reverse, 'Presented to / Wpl. Bro. H.Gray / By the Bretheren / as a token of esteem / W.M. 1954-55'; K.G.B. & T.C. (Kensington Bowling Club), life member badge, in gilt and enamel, engraved on reverse, 'H.Gray / 1962'. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $140
SOLD $100
Masonic, Sir Colin Campbell Lodge No.8, individually crafted sterling silver Past Secretary jewel, star with centre letter 'G' under decorative suspender ensigned by a crown, brooch bar with date '1690' and above is a cut-out mounted British cavalry officer, on the purple ribbon is a voided arch with snake, bible and engraved names 'Derry / Augram / Boyne / Enniskillen', reverse engraved, 'Presented / to / Bro. E.T.Cornish, P.Sec / By the / Sir Colin Campbell / Lodge No.6 / 9.8.04', made by H.S.Chapman. There is a cutout number 6 missing from the suspender bar, easily repairable, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
St John's Ambulance, Service Medal, with riband and attached five year cross, edge engraved, '9112 : A.C.Norman. 1958'; Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) brother's jewel in silver and enamel, engraved on reverse, 'Boston Lodge No.14' on suspension device and 'Presented to / Bro J.Norman. / for services rendered.'; RAOB Primo jewel, in 9ct gold (15.7gms) and enamel and gilt, engraved on obverse rose gold centre scroll 'Boston / Lodge No.14 / Presented to / Primo. J.Norman / for services rendered'. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
United Ancient Order of Druids, Past Arch collar in maroon velvet with gilt edgeing, badge of the order and jewel affixed as well as letters, 'P A', maker's name tag, 'David Jones Limited / Regalia Makers / Sydney N.S.W.'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
United Ancient Order of Druids, Past District President collar in purple velvet with silver edgeing and silver bullion embroidered letters 'U A O D' and 'P D P', with attached silver cross, all detail hand engraved, inscribed, 'Presented / to / P.A. H.Bray DP / by the / Royal Oak Lodge / for valuable services rendered /1/7/91' (1891). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Abrahams, Lewis., Hobart penny, 1855 (A.1); Fleming, J.G., Hobart penny, 1874 (A.129); Iredale & Co., Sydney penny, ND (A.292); Licensed Victuallers Association, Auckland penny, ND (A.327); Milner & Thompson, Christchurch penny, 1881 (A.379); Peck, Hugh., Melbourne penny, ND (A.433); Pettigrew, James., Ipswich penny, 1865 (A.438); Wood, W.D., Hobart penny, ND (A.641). Very good - nearly uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Andrew, John & Co., Melbourne penny 1860 and halfpenny 1862 (A.11, 14), Hosie, J., Melbourne penny, 1862 (A. ), Iredale & Co., Sydney penny, undated (A.291), Jarvey, William Andrew, Hobart Town penny, undated (A.301). Fine - nearly very fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Barrowclough, Melbourne penny, 1862 (A.28); Davies Alexander & Co., Goulburn penny, undated (A.97); Dease, E.F., Launceston penny, undated (A.99); Fisher, Melbourne halfpenny, 1857 (A.122). Nearly fine - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Bateman, William Junr. & Co., Warnambool penny, 1855 (A.30); Cope, Thos. H., Melbourne penny, 1862 (A.80); Froomes, W.; Castlemaine penny, 1862 (A.141). Nearly fine - good fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
Bateman, William Junr. & Co., Warnambool penny, 1855 (A.30); Gippsland Hardware Company, Port Albert & Sale penny, 1862 (A.145). Some porosity otherwise fine or better. 92)
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Clark, Archibald, Auckland penny, 1857 (A.64). Fine old scratch through reverse otherwise attractive even brown patina very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Collins & Co., Bathurst penny, 1864 (A.72). Corroded with slight damage otherwise nearly fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $120