Catalogue
Commemoration Medal N.S.Wales, 1879, Albert the Good, in silver (22mm) (C.1879/1); Marcus Clark, Wollongong, 1921, uniface in bronze (39mm) (C.1921/1) mis-struck; Centenary of Western Australia, 1929, in bronze (39mm) (C.1929/2); other commemorative issues (9), one holed and damaged. The first with small edge bump at 3 o'clock, otherwise nearly uncirculated, the mis-strike with some verdigris but a severe off centre strike on a mis-shaped blank, the rest poor - very fine. (12)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Adelaide, The Exhibition Medal, 1881, in white metal (38.5mm) by Stokes & Martin (C.1881/15). Holed at top, very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
University of Sydney, New South Wales, prize medal in bronze (52.5mm) by J.S.Wyon, obverse, Coat of Arms of the University of Sydney, uninscribed. FDC.
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
Jubilee of Congregationalism in Australia, 1883, uniface medal in silver plated bronze (102mm) by Jackson Ives & Co. Extremely fine and very rare (with two recorded copies).
Estimate $700
SOLD $0
The National Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1884, in silver (35.5mm) inscribed on reverse 'Fitzroy City / Carriage Co / 1st Prize / Double Buggy / (without hood) / 1884'. Note obverse variant to 1883. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Jubilee of Victoria Exhibition, 1884-85, award medal in silver (30mm) by (Stokes & Martin Melbourne) (C.1884-5/1), inscribed on reverse 'J.C.Robertson'. Scratch in obverse field, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Great Britain, Canada or Australia, Queen Victoria, bakelite commemorative medal 1887 for the Queen's 50 years Jubilee, rev. scene with Britannia, a Canadian fur trader and a prospector of Australia with his kangaroo. Unusual, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Australia's Centenary, 1888, in silver (51mm) by Amor, inscribed around edge 'To Ada Cooper West Maitland Public School First Prize For Proficiency and Good Conduct'. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Centennial International Exhibition, 1888, in gold (38mm, 18ct, 46.2gm) by Melbourne Mint - Stokes & Martin, inscribed around edge 'W.Ward'. With small dents in fields, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,750
Exhibition of Women's Industries, Sydney, 1888, in bronze (39.5mm) by Amor Sydney (C.1888/14) uninscribed. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
S.A.C.A. monogram (South Australia Cricket Club), in white metal (24mm), on reverse 'Full Member 1889-90', '51' engraved. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Townsville Pastoral & Agricultural Association, 1891, award medal in bronze (45mm) by R.C. SC. (R.Capner), obverse, two horses right in paddock, reverse engraved, '1891 / Awarded to / Mrs F.Brookhouse / for / Collection / Stuffed Birds'. Considerable mint red, a few edge nicks, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $400
Royal Shipwreck Relief & Humane Society of N.S.W., award medal in silver (38mm) awarded to 'Joseph A. Rosen/for Saving Life/from Wreck of/the "Girvan"/1893'(engraved). In case of issue by Hardy Bros, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,000
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1900, in silver (35.5mm), inscribed on reverse 'G.H.Hopkins / 1900' and impressed around edge '1st Prize, Four Wheeled Dog Cart'. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Commonwealth Celebrations, 1901, Victoria, pass in gold (15ct, 7gms, 19mm x 32mm oval) (C.1901/11), inscribed on reverse 'W.S.Keast M.L.A.'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $0
Commonwealth of Australia 1901, Victoria, pass in gold (15ct, 7gms, 19mm x 32mm oval) (C.1901/11), inscribed on reverse 'The Hon D.Melville M.L.C.'; Visit of the United States Naval Fleet, 1908, in gold (15ct, 8.2gms, 22mm x 38mm) and red, white and blue enamel, by Stokes, obverse, United / States / of / America / Navy / Celebration / Reception / Vic / Aug / 1908, reverse, State of Victoria Coat of Arms and inscribed 'Hon.D.Melville M.L.C.'. Extremely fine - FDC and extremely rare as a pair.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,500
Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, established 1855, Edward VII, in bronze (41mm) by De Saulles (C.E/2). Lightly toned, nearly FDC.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
Independent Order of Foresters, 1902, in gold (15ct, 15.3gm) deeply engraved modified Maltese cross, loop mount, clasp, blur ribbon and brooch bar, obverse, elk within circle, 'IOF' above, 'LBC' below, symbols in arms of cross, foresters horn on bars, inscribed on reverse 'Presented / to / Bro.R.McLean / P.C.R. / by the members of / Court City of Melbourne 6044 / as a memento of his year of office as / Chief / Ranger / 1902'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $450
South Australian Chamber of Manufactures, South Australian Exhibition, 1905, award medal in leather (50mm), gold blocked on reverse 'J.R. & S. / A'. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
University of Sydney, New South Wales, 1906, in silver (42mm) by Amor, inscribed on reverse 'Senior / Public Examination / 1906 / Conic Sections / Arthur Bache Walkom'; University of Sydney, 1920, in bronze (52.5mm) by A.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'B.Sc.Examination 1910 / Geology / and Mineralogy / Arthur Bache Walkom'; University of Sydney, 1918, in silver (52.5mm) by A.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'D.SC / Examination / 1918 / Geology / Arthur Bache Walkom'; Jubilee Medal (GVR) 1935, with miniature medal; Coronation Medal (GVIR) 1937, with miniature medal; Royal Society of New South Wales, W.B.Clarke Medal, 1948, in bronze (55mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed around edge 'Arthur Bache Walkom D.Sc.1948'; Fifty Years Commonwealth of Australia, 1951, medalet in bronze (31mm) (C.1951/6); Jubilee of the Commonwealth of Australia, 1951, in oxidised silver (57.5mm) by Amor, inscribed on reverse 'Dr Arthur B. Walkom' (C.1951/7); Coronation Medal (EIIR) 1953, with miniature medal; Royal Society of New South Wales, 1953 in bronze (76mm) inscribed on reverse 'For Organization of Science in Australia / and / for / Researches in / Palaeobotany', inscribed around edge 'Arthur Bache Walkom D.Sc. 1953'; Australian and New Zealand Association For the Advancement of Science, 1970, in silver (70mm) by Andor Meszaros, inscribed around edge 'Arthur Bache Walkom Port Moresby'; three Masonic lodge jewels, Dr Arthur Bache Walkom. All medals with cases of issue. Extremely fine - nearly FDC. (16)
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $0
United Service Challenge Shield, 1910, in silver (85mm x 55mm), decorated by a cross with a star at each point, at the centre a scene of colonial troops, the quarters lightly engraved with naval and military groups, the top arm of the cross divides into a V, topped by a crown and a likeness of Queen Victoria, the bottom arm with the Australian Coat of Arms, with two brooch pins, engraved on reverse, 'Victorian Rifle Association / 1910 / Won by / Australia / J.Hudson'. Very fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $0
Government of Victoria, Lady Superintendent, c.1911, badge in silver gilt and enamel (46mm x 47.5mm), obverse, voided badge of Victoria, Government of Victoria / Lady Superintendent, impressed on reverse 'Toye 57 Theobalds' and hallmark London 1911. Extremely fine and possibly unique.
Estimate $300
SOLD $400
Government of Victoria, Despatching Officer, c1911, badge in silver gilt and enamel (47mm x 48mm), obverse, voided badge of Victoria, Government of Victoria / Despatching Officer, impressed on reverse 'Toye 57 Theobalds / Rd London', and hallmark London 1911. Extremely fine and possibly unique.
Estimate $300
SOLD $270
Centenary of Australia's first coinage (c.1913), holey dollar and dump issued 1813, in silver (31mm) by Stokes & Sons for A. Chitty (C.T/12). Toned, nearly uncirculated and rare, 50 struck.
Estimate $750
SOLD $600
Centenary of Australia's first coinage (c.1913), holey dollar and dump issued 1813, in silver (31mm) (C.T/12). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $0
Holey Dollar and Dump, 1813-1913, trial striking of Chitty's medal by Stokes (C.T/12 ) on a cartwheel twopence, 1797. Very fine and probably unique.
Estimate $300
SOLD $600
Melbourne & Hobsons Bay, Railway Station Flinders Street, c.1914, in bronze (51mm) by A.C., S & S, W.A.H. to commemorate the opening of the first steam railway in Australia (C.M/6). With some spotting and corrosion, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $230
H.M.A.S. Sydney - S.M.S. Emden, Nov 9,1914, medal by W.Kerr, Sydney (C.1914/4). Very fine.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,300
Captain Von Muller, SMS Emden, 1914, in silver (34mm) by M. Ziegler/Grunthal (M.H.430a; Zetzman 4054). Toned, good extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $380
Captain Von Muller, SMS Emden, 1914, in silver (33mm) by L. Chr. Lauer of Nuremberg (M.H.430b; Zetzman 4051). Some minor contact marks, otherwise brilliant fields, good extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $420