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Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, Newtown & Chilwell, Geelong, 1897, in silver (22mm) by Stokes & Sons (C.1897/83). Most mint bloom still present, near uncirculated - uncirculated and scarce in this state.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Commonwealth Celebrations, Victoria, 1901, in brass (29mm x 50mm) with bar Advance Australia / Victoria, missing ribbon (C.1901/10), voided oval surmounted by crown and flags, cross with stars within Garter. Very fine.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Jenolan Caves, early hand engraved silver disc, possibly a worn English shilling (22mm), inscribed on one side 'Jenolan - HD - Caves', on the other side 'Good Luck' around a horses head/horseshoe. Has been pierced at top and broken through wear, fair.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Brooch, pinbacked, in gold (9ct, 1.7gm, 21mm x 38mm) swan above boomerang, '42833' engraved on reverse. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Shooting medal, in 9 carat gold by a Sheffield maker, Delegate Rifle Club, won by R. Reading, March 4th (19)08 (6.8 grams). Fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
U.A.O.D., fob in gold (15ct, 12gm, 37mm x 31mm), inscribed on reverse 'U.A.O.D. / Prestd to / P.A.Bros G.W.Walker / by the / Pride of Leederville / Lodge No.341 / 1908'. Very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $340
T.B.Assn, handcrafted award fob in gold (9ct, 5gm, 35mm x 29mm), obverse, figures of two boxers in the ring, inscribed on reverse, 'T.B.Assn / Presd by / Weavers & Henderson / Lightweight / won by / W.B.Ireland'. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
G(erman) C(oncentration) C(amp), Liverpool, N.S.W., 1914-1916, in aluminium (31mm) (C.1916/4), obverse a version of Australian arms, reverse, map of Australia with dates 1914.1915.1916 and around German text translated to 'a souvenir of our war captivity'. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $800
WWI, Gallipoli, pendant in enamel and gold (15ct, 5.1gms, 30mm x 28mm), ring top suspension, 'Gallipoli 25-4-15/Egypt/France/Flanders', plain reverse. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $400
WWI tribute fob, in gold (9ct, 7.6gms, 40mm x 25mm), ring top suspension with safety chain, pin back, reverse inscribed 'Died/With Honor/L.W. Eyden'. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
WWI tribute fob, in gold (9ct, 4.9gms, 40mm x 30mm), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Presented to/Wm.Russell/by Residents of/Wandin/For Valour/22.4.16'. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
WWI, Shire of Alberton, A.I.F. departure medallion, 1914-15, in gilt and enamel (24mm) by Bridgland & King. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $400
WWI tribute fob, in gold (9ct, 7.6gms, 32mm), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Presented by/the Residents/of Gulgong/to/Sig. M. Manusu/A.I.F.'. Very fine.
Estimate $220
SOLD $400
WWI tribute fob, in gold (15ct, 19.2gms, 43mm x 35mm), by W.Kerr, obverse FRANCE and inscribed at top 'Pozieres Bullecourt', reverse inscribed 'Presented to/Pte W. Pearson/on his/return from/Active Service/in France/1916-1919'. Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
WWI tribute fob, in gold (9ct, 7.6gms, 40mm x 24mm), ring top suspender missing, reverse inscribed 'Presented to/Pvte W. Pearson/on his return From/4 years/Active Service/by/his Friends at/Marshall Mount/18.8.19'. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
WWI tribute fob, in gold (15ct, 6.9gms, 40mm x 30mm), reverse inscribed 'To Pte H.H. Lowrie/A.I.F./in appreciation of/his Services/to his/King & Country/in the Great War 1914/Lower Moira/2.7.19'. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $480
WWI tribute fob, in 15ct gold (6.6gms, 32mm x 25mm) scroll mount at top, obverse, facing soldier with rifle, reverse, engraved, 'Presented to / L'Cpl J.Campbell / By the Citizens / of Bowenvale / 1919'. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
WWI tribute fob, in gold (15ct, 5.8gms, 35mm x 29mm), ring top suspension, obverse inscribed 'R.C.P. Darley/N.2919/A.R.O.C.', reverse inscribed 'Presented/by Residents of/Narridy/in Appreciation/Services Rendered/Great War/1914-1919'. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
Guildford Grammar School, (Western Australia), Annual Athletics Sports medal, undated, in silver (44mm), obverse, school shield , around is the legend 'Angl:Apvd.Guildford Schol:Gram:Eccles:', reverse, around the edge, 'Annual Athletics Sports. Go Forward.', in the centre, 'G.E.G.S. / Prize / awarded To', engraved, 'W.A.Drabble / 880 Yds (Open.) / H'cp. / 1919.' Small nick in reverse field, nice original toning, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
V(ictoria) R(ifle) A(ssociation), Grand Championship Medal, (60mm x 35mm) in 15ct gold, with suspender bar engraved '1920', central bar 'Won By' unnamed and top pin back bar engraved 'Grand Championship', overall weight including ribbon is 55gms. Uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $1,600
Passed in
Rugby prize fob, in gold (9ct, 4.9gms, 35mm x 25mm), by W. Kerr, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Milson's Pt. Wth./C Gde/Premiers, 1920/G. McDonald'. Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Royal Visit, Queensland, by HRH Prince of Wales, 1920, in bronze (25mm) by Flavelle Roberts and Sankey (C.1920/2); George V Silver Jubilee, Warwick & District Jubilee Celebrations, 1935, silvered (25mm) with loop suspension (C.1935/1). Underlying mint red, extremely fine; lightly toned but virtually uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Queensland Japanese Association, 1922, in silver (26mm) with suspension pin, by A.J.Parkes (C.1922/5). Die break through reverse as usual, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $500
Welcome to the British Naval Squadron, 1924, silvered badge (35mm) by Stokes, pin back. (C.-). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Collection of medals, includes Centenary of Western Australia, 1929 in bronze (39mm) (C.1929/2); Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta, 1938 in silvered tombac (36mm) (C.1938/12); Port Arthur and Tasmania Convict Settlement, set of six, 1983-86, in bronze (42mm); Capricornia Coin Club, 1985, in silvered and in bronze (50mm) (C.1985/1) (2); Australian Bicentenary Bendigo, 1988, in bronze (50mm) (3); Emu Bay Railway Co Centenary, 1997, in bronze and in cupro nickel (51mm) (2); Bicentenary of Tasmania, 2004, in cupro nickel (49mm); History of Australia medals, undated, in gilt (44mm) (2, Edward Henty and John Fawkner); NSW Highland Society, member badge 1916-17 by Dempster in bronze (32mm x 24mm); Great Britain, Dassier's Kings & Queens of England series, King John, in bronze (45mm); New Zealand, Otago Centennial, 1948, ships at Port Chalmers, in bronze (52mm); Canterbury (NZ) Centenary, 1950, The Arrival at Lyttelton, in bronze (51mm); other medals, Scotland piper and dancers/thistle, in cupro nickel (45mm), U.S.A., medals' set on card, Rugged America, in bronze (2 sets). The badge fine, the rest mostly uncirculated. (21 + 2 sets)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Royal Shipwreck Relief Humane Society of N.S.W., award medal in bronze (37mm), inscribed on reverse, 'Stanley Brown / Saving Life / Macquarie River / near Wellington / 1.1.1932'. Ribbon frayed, a few small verdigris spots on reverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $800
South Australia, Elder Smith Rifle Club, Peter Waite Shield, in brass (73mm), reverse inscribed 'Elder Smith Rifle Club/Highest Score/Third Stage/1933. Championship/Won by/C.D. Sandison/Presented by Sir Walter Young K.B.E'. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
Passed in
Municipality of Concord Jubilee, 1833-1933 (C.1933/2), bronze silvered (26mm); metal badge, black and blue enamel (43mm x 22mm) 'Concord Jubilee Ball Souvenir 1833-1933' by Rider; Captain Cook bi-centenary celebrations 1770-1970, 'Presented by Concord Municipal Council' (C.1970/9). Very fine - extremely fine, the first two rare. (3)
Estimate $150
Passed in
South Australian Centenary, 1936, souvenir tin badge with mirror back (57mm), obverse with scene in colour of two kangaroos in a field, with inscription around scene 'South Australia Centenary, 1836-1936 Souvenir'. Extremely fine and rare, especially this large.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Newcastle Hospital, blood donor medal in bronze (63mm, by Andor Meszaros 1948, reverse with recipients name 'L. Lill'. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $270