Catalogue
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (76mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Awarded / to / Florence Peebles', no stop after CCC in date. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
Passed in
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879, in bronze (76mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, unnamed. Some small scratches on reverse, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $80
Lord Mayor of Sydney's Soudan Medal, 1885, in silver (28mm) by E(van) Jones (C.1885/1) reverse inscribed, 'J.Finn / No.168. D.Co.' Metal flaw in top obverse field, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $720
Great Southern and Western Railways, free pass - first class from Sydney and Parramatta dated August 10 1885 (147 x 90 mm). Rare, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887, in bronze (75mm), First Order of Merit (C.1887/5), by E.A.Altmann, Melbourne, unnamed. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Australia's Centenary, 1888, in bronze (51mm) by Amor (C.1888/1) edge inscribed 'To Arnold S.Walker Parramatta South Public School, second Prize for Proficiency and Good Conduct'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888, in silver (25mm) (C.1888/26); Centennial Exhibition Melbourne, 1888-89, in silver (17mm [2]) (C.1888-9/1) all three made into a brooch; also passes (4) in gilt and enamels, with loop mounts, including Haw.East Melb Cricket Club, 1931-1932 (23mm x 28) by Flavell, '294' on reverse; Essendon Club (3) 1937-1938 (24mm x 30mm) by Bentley, '156' on reverse; 31 Aug 41 (21mm x 32mm oval) by Grerodd Melb, '12' on reverse; 31 Aug 42 (22mm x 30mm) by Grerodd Melb, '12' on reverse; New South Wales Govt. Railways Institute, Eisteddfod, in silver and enamel (24mm x 26mm) engraved on reverse 'Dancing / Kay Proops / 1953'. Fine - very fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
C.D.C.A., (Castlemaine District Cricket Association), handcrafted medal in gold (15ct, 4.2gm, 28mm) with brooch mount, inscribed on obverse, 'J.Penrose' on reverse. 'C.D.C.A. / 1892-3 / Presented / by / W.Embley Esq / to / M.C.C. / Premiers'. Very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $320
Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of N.S.W., prize medals (52mm), 1896-1901, in silver (4) and bronze (3), obverse, facing head of Zeus, reverse, open wreath, all engraved to 'J.V.Hinton / S.G.S.', silver medals, '1896 / 150 yds (under 13)', '1900 / High Jump', '1901 / 120 Yards Hurdles', '1901 Broad Jump', bronze medals, '1900 / 440 Yds Team', '1900 / Broad Jump', '1901 High Jump'. The first with a few edge nicks, toned very fine - good extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Medals and enamel badges, an accumulation, noted large, oval, Maternity Nursing Association medal, 1896, in bronze; Tasbury, 1983 medal in nickel silver struck in shape of Tasmania and with milled edge; various other Australian medals and a few world including a large 'Safety in a Storm' medal with St George on obverse and Christ in a small boat on stormy waters on reverse, a quantity of enamel badges, mostly club membership types, also a "Come In Spinner" Anzac Day 1994 two-up set still in sealed packaging, a Chiswick Plumbing one penny cash back promotional card and a halfpenny fridge magnet. (approx 115)
Estimate $50
SOLD $80
Coles, Book Arcade medal in nickel plated bronze (31 mm) by Stokes (Dean 46; Chitty 36). Pierced as usual, nearly uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
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 $100
Passed in
Medals, medalets, badges and checks, including an agricultural medal in white metal (45mm) by J.Moore, uninscribed; The Bell Medal, in bronze (38mm) Presented by the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs; Presbyterian Church of Victoria, jubilee, 1909, in gilt (31mm) (C.1909/5); badges, Victorian Public Schools Club, 1957, in gilt and enamels (23mm) by Stokes; Federated Ship Painters & Dockers Union of Aust., in gilt and enamel (17mm); Albert Park Rowing Club, in gilt and enamel (21mm) by White Bros; Amalgamated Engineering Union, in gilt and enamel (23mm); Transport Workers Union of Australia, in gilt and enamel (23mm) by Webb & Sons; Melbourne 3DB, in gilt and enamel shaped as a map of Australia (20mm) by Bridgland & King; Sailors & Soldiers Memorial Hall South Melb., in gilt and enamels (24mm) by J.W.Purvis; also check for one shilling, Ben Springer, Spitalfields Mkt; France, Switzerland. Very good - very fine. (20)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
HMAS Sydney, SMS Emden, Nov 9, 1914, medal by W.Kerr, Sydney (C.1914/4). Extremely fine.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,500
Sydney-Emden, miniature maori greenstone mere club, with gold suspension loop and two gold bands, the small band engraved 'H.M.A.S. / Sydney' on one side and '9.11.14' on the other. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $2,100
Captain von Muller, SMS Emden, 1914, in silver (34mm) by M. Ziegler (M.H.430a, Zetzmann 4054). Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Captain von Muller, SMS Emden, 1914, in silver (33mm) by L. Chr.Lauer of Nuremberg (M.H.430b, Zetzmann 4051). Brilliant fields, good extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $370
Captain von Muller, SMS Emden, 1914, in bronze (33mm) by M & W St. (M.H.430c, Zetzmann 4052). Good extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $600
Captain von Muller, SMS Emden, 1914-1915, in bronze (54mm) by M & W St. (Mayer and Wilhelm Stuttgart), not listed in M.H. or Zetzmann. Good extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,000
Captain von Mucke, SMS Emden 1914, Emden II 1915, in silver (33mm) by L. Chr.Lauer of Nuremberg, (M.H.431, Zetzmann 4071). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Gallipoli, Marschall Liman v. Sanders Pascha, 1916, in silver (33mm) by A.M. Wolff / O. Hoppe / Lauer / Nurnberg, (Zetzmann 4118), reverse "AM 18 DEZ 1915 U A 9 JAN 1916 WAR DIE SAVBERUNG VON GALLIPOLI". Attractive toning, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $600
Passed in
Tin badges, and other items, noted Verdun 1916-17, ANZAC Appeal 1915, ACF Appeal Day, Victory for United Nations, also sterling silver medalet for Coronation of Edward VII, 1902. Fine - extremely fine. (11)
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
Royal Society, for Welfare of Mothers and Babies, in sterling silver (44.5mm) pin back voided badge, engraved on reverse at top edge, 'Stella Humphreys'. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Cadet shooting medal, Imperial Challenge Shield Medal, undated, in silver (47.5mm), obverse, Imperial Challenge Shield (Junior) ensigned by an Imperial crown and dividing the year 1910, around, 'Presented by R.W.Ffennel' (post 1916 issue, previously R.W.Schumacher, see Shooting Awards and Prize Medals to Australian Military Forces by John O'Connor p146-8), reverse, NRA design of an archer and rifleman. In Elkington & Co Ltd, Medallists, case of issue, a few small edge nicks otherwise attractive toning, faint hairlines, extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
Royal Society of St George, pin backed voided badge in gilt and enamel (35mm x 35mm) by Stokes & Son, St George slaying the dragon, inscription below on blue enamel 'St George For England', pinned to a rosette of white and red ribbons. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $130
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 $60
Passed in
Scotch College, Mitcham, South Australia, prize medal in bronze (51mm), obverse with college building, uninscribed. Weak strike, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
St Kilda Yacht Club, members passes, all with loop mounts, in white metal (2) undated (21mm x 28mm shield, 23mm x 25mm quatrefoil) both with '6' on reverse; in gilt and enamels (5), 1908.9 (22mm) by A.C.Bowman, '9' on reverse; 1926-27 (21mm x 30mm) by C.Bentley, '84' on reverse; 1927-28 (18mm x 27mm shaped as a wheel) by Stokes & Sons Melb, '21' on reverse; 1929-30 (19mm x 31mm designed as a lifebouy) by Stokes & Sons Melb, '88' on reverse; 50 Years badge, 1876-1926 (23mm) by C.Bentley, '85' on reverse. Very fine - nearly extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $120
Passed in
Bert Hinkler, 1928, in oxidised silver plate (51mm) by C.D.Richardson for Stokes Melb (C.1928/1). Extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $290
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 $250
SOLD $100