Catalogue
Shipwrights' Provident Union of N.S.Wales, 1862-1912 Jubilee, member's badge in sterling silver (37mm x 27mm), by W.Kerr (Smith 584). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
The Automobile Club of Victoria, fob in 15ct gold (6.7gm), suspension loop missing, a small defect at M in outer band, in blue enamel with gold details and central winged automobile, c1909-1916. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Captain von Muller, SMS Emden, 1914, in silver (34mm) by M.Ziegler (MH 430a, Zetzmann 4054). Brilliant fields with scuffing in obverse field, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $400
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 $450
SOLD $470
General Sir John Monash, Leader of the Australian Imperial Forces 1914-18, in bronze (119mm) by Kormis, uniface, bust of Sir John in military uniform, cast in high relief (approx 16mm at highest), signed Kormis, the artist's usual method of signing his work. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,150
Tribute fob WWI, in 9ct gold (3.3gm; 27mm) by F.Prescott, shield inside ornate border, voided, reverse engraved around border, 'To Pte Robert H Wilson / Wounded at Baupaume', on shield, 'On his return / from / Active Service / By Members of / St.Luke's / White Hills / 10.9.17'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Tribute fob WWI, in 15ct gold (4.4gm; 32mm), raised central shield with engraved initials, 'WG', wreath around, reverse engraved, 'Presented / To / Tpr. W.Giles. /By Meerlieu Friends. / For Services Rendered / In The / Great War / 1914-1918.' loop at top, pinback fitting removed. Very fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $240
Tribute fob, WWI, He Answered His Country's Call, in 9ct gold (10.7gm), reverse inscribed, 'Presented to / Corp. G.E.Alberts / By / Chatsworth / Patriotic League / on his return / From Active Service / Oct 1918.'; prize fob in 9ct gold (7.1gm), engraved initials 'GEA' in central shield on obverse, reverse inscribed, 'C.I.R.C. / Stomp Outrigger / Hdcp / Won by / G.Albert / 13.3.15'; Australia Rising Sun hat badge (KC); RAEME hat badge (QC); Royal Army Service Corps hat badge (KC); Australia WWII Victory medalet, 1945. Very fine. (6)
Estimate $280
SOLD $320
Lidcombe tribute medal, WWI, in silver (38mm) by Fames, obverse, Victory holding a wreath above a Gallipoli landing scene at dawn, reverse, unfurled scroll on which is engraved, 'A Tribute From / The Citizens / of / Lidcombe / On His Return From / Active Service / 1918', around the edge, 'He Heard His Country's Call', engraved on rim, 'Pte H.McGuire' with suspender and original ribbon. Small edge nick and bruise, dark tone, otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Australian Comforts Fund Medal, 1918, in bronze (52mm) with loop mount, by Stokes & Sons, obverse, Australian soldier holding rifle, reverse, New Guinea / Egypt / Gallipoli / France / Palestine / Salonika / Mesopotamia, impressed around edge 'Australian Comforts Fund'. Edge bruise on obverse, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Tribute fobs, WWI, set of three to Corporal George Arthur Ferguson, all from different communities in his local home district, (1) soldier design and around 'He Answered His Country's Call', 9ct gold (2.3gm; 21mm), inscribed on reverse, 'Cpl. G.A.Ferguson / 4.4.16 to 28.9.19. / Willaura'; (2) soldier design with twisted rope border, in 9ct gold (3.5gm; 26mm), inscribed on reverse, 'Presented to / Corp. G.Ferguson / by the residents / of Buangor / on his return / From Active Service / 1919', (3) diamond shape set inside a band, voided around, in 9ct gold (2.4gm; 26mm) with scroll suspender, obverse inscribed, 'For / Valor', reverse inscribed, 'Presented to / Cpl. D.Ferguson / By the / residents of Mt.Cole / on his return / From active service / 1919'. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $700
SOLD $600
Tribute fob WWI, in 9ct gold (6.2gm; 33mm x 25mm), central monogram initials RA in relief, wreath around, scroll above engraved with 'Moree', reverse engraved, 'Presented / To / C.McKenzie / who in the Great War / 1914 to 19 / Proved Himself / a Soldier & / a Man'. Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
Dr Woodward Memorial Medal, of N.S.W. Railways & Tramways Ambulance Corps, undated, in bronze (44mm) by W.J.Amor, Sydney (C.D/5), edge engraved, '1920. C.Antonio.'; N.S.W.G.R. 45 Years' Service Medal, in bronze (51mm), obverse, Australian arms above steam train and carriages, below in two cartouches, steam train emerging from tunnel in one and electrified rail system and signal in other, medal name around, reverse, chain pattern around edge, centre engraved, 'C.Anthony', set in a swivel frame and base; WWI Peace Medal 1919 (C.1919/2). The last medal fine, the rest extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
N.D.B.F.A., sterling silver prize fobs for soccer, the first with soccer scene with N.D.B.F.A. above in relief and 1921 engraved below (41mm x 33mm), reverse engraved, 'Catholic / Sch. Comp / Won By / Marist Brothers / H.Harrison'; the second with similar soccer scene in gilt set within stylised cross (32mm x 28mm), reverse engraved, 'N.D.B.F.A. / Marist Brother's / Colour Compt / Won by / "Blue & Gold" / H.Harrison / 1923'. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Handcrafted gold fob, in gold (9ct, 2.5gm, 33mm x 32mm) with loop mount, obverse, centre shield with monogram 'MW', reverse inscribed, '1st / Pianoforte Competition / 1922'; silver fob (35mm x 23mm) with floral and oak leaf decoration, obverse inscribed, 'A.A.G.C. / 1st Prize / High Jump / 1903', reverse, with monogram 'RG'; Protestant Alliance Friendly Society, Juvenile Member, badge in gilt and enamel (32mm x 23mm) by Angus & Coote, Sydney, pin backed. The first creased at left corner, otherwise fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Printing Industry Employees Union of Australia, fob in gold and enamel (15ct, 5.4gm, 27mm x 20mm) inscribed on reverse 'Presented to / F.S.Wallis / in / Recognition / of his / 50 Years Services / 1877-1927'. Very fine.
Estimate $350
Passed in
Federated Art(ificial) Fertilizer and Chemical Workers Union, handcrafted fob in gold (9ct, 5.7gm, 30mm x 30mm), engraved on obverse 'CRE' and reverse 'Pres to / C.R.Eddy / Past President / Fed.Art., Fert., & Chemical / Workers Union / October 1927'; Fertilizers Federation, handcrafted fob in gold (15ct, 7.9gm, 29.5mm), obverse engraved 'C.R.Eddy / Fertilizers / Federation', reverse engraved 'Past President / For Services Rendered / 1929'. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $450
Passed in
Cricket, The Ashes Australia, 1928-29, in aluminium (38mm) (C.1928-29/1), pierced for suspension, advertising medal by J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd, listing the names of the English players in the series. Good very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Commemorative medals, Centenary of Western Australia, 1929, in bronze (39mm) by Royal Mint, Perth (C.1929/2); Sydney Harbour Bridge/The Big Store, 1932, in gilded (39mm) by Millers (C.1932/3); Cook Bicentenary, 1970, in bronze (51mm) by Fine Cast (C.1970/25); Pope Paul VI Visit to Australia, 1970, in silvered (48mm) (C.1970/56); Official Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion, 1988, in bronze (50mm) by RAM; Tasmanian International Exhibition 1894 Centenary, 1994, in bronze (oval 44mm x 69mm); 150th Anniversary of Cessation of Transportation Tasmania, 2003, in bronze (58mm); 60th Anniversary of End of WWII, 2005, in aluminium bronze (38.74mm) by RAM. All except first, second and sixth in official packets or cases, the first two extremely fine, the rest uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Brisbane, c1930, hat badge in gilt and enamel (42mm x 44mm) No 841 in pencil on reverse. Minor chipping, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
West Australian Fire Brigades Board, Long and Good Service Medal in silvered bronze, engraved on rim, 'Hugh. G. Duncan'. Edge marks and bumps, no ribbon, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Victoria Melbourne Centenary, 1934, in bronze (63.5mm) by G.Raynor Hoff. Extremely fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $170
Melbourne Centenary Royal Show, 1934, in bronze (54mm), by Stokes (C.1934/6), unnamed. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Melbourne Centenary Royal Show, Victoria, 1934, third prize medals in bronze (54 mm), first inscribed on reverse 'Guernsey Heifer / 1 year, Third / Comelybanks Stud / Comelybanks Runica / Princess'; second inscribed 'Guernsey Heifer / 3 years (in milk), Third / Comelybanks Stud / Comelybanks. Daphne 3rd'. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
Passed in
Jubilee Medal 1935, by the Royal Mint presented to Dr. J.J.C. Bradfield, C.M.G. 23 Park Ave., Gordon. Toned extremely fine.
Estimate $2,000
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 $100
Passed in
Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1788-1938, in silvered bronze (57mm) by Amor, edge inscribed 'F.B.W.' (C.1938/7); Royal Australian Mint, c1966, in bronze (54mm) (C.R/7); Pope Paul VI Visit to Australia, 1970, in silvered bronze (48mm) (C.1970/56); Royal National Capital Agricultural Society, undated, in bronze (58mm) by Amor, reverse inscribed 'Royal / Canberra Show / 1982'. All in cases of issue, the first case showing signs of aging, otherwise uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Bondi SLSC, c1940s, cloth shoulder badge; embroidered blazer pocket badge; lifesaver cap; also large black cloth with attached embroidered badge in corner and bearing design of two masted sailing ship (c1800s) with whale in foreground; two gent's pocket watches in cupro nickel, one in separate fitted metal storage case, this watch not working, the other without glass but appears to work, scratched on the back, 'B.Keogh / SPC 122'. Poor - fine. (6)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Amateur Swimming Association of N.S.W., prize medals, bronze (2, All Schools 55 yds U-14 Brtstroke Chp Won By N.B.Adams S.C.E.G.S. 1941-42, 110 yds Bst'tke Jnr. Chp 1942-43 2nd N.Adams), silver (3, 55 Yds Bst'tke Under 14-Chp 1941-42 1st N.Adams Spit A.S.C. Time 42.2, 110 Yds Under 15 yrs. Chp. 1942-43 1st N.Adams 69.65, 550 Yds Bst'tke Teams Snr. Chp. 1943-44 1st Spit A.S.C. 7 m.47s); Amateur Athletics Union of the United States Championship, gilt silver (1st 800 Meters (sic) Freestyle Relay N.Adams Camp Chikopi), silver (800 Mtr. Relay 1945); Royal Life Saving Society, Intermediate Star to R.Adams 2.12.68 and Bronze Medal to R.Adams 5.3.70; enamel school badge, reverse, Brighton School C'shp 1922 (pin missing); Indiana Association AAU Championship medal, silvered, 1946; Michigan Amateur Athletic Union, swimming prize medals (3, two for 1946, one undated); Michigan High School Athletic Assn swimming prize medals (2, both 1945); University of Michigan, silver and enamel medal. Very fine - extremely fine. (17)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Medalet collection, 1945-1982, twenty four different, some scarce including C.1953/4, 16, 1954/15, 1971/16; also ten different bread tokens from Newcastle area, and five different ferry and miscellaneous checks. The tokens and checks mostly very fine or better, the medalets mostly extremely fine or better. (39)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120