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Queensland Industries Fair, 1959, in silver (30mm), reverse, The Queensland Chamber of Manufacturers, unnamed. In case marked 'Queensland/Industries Fair/Centenary Year/Award/1959', inside marked 'Wallace Bishop Pty Ltd/Brisbane', case with foxing on lining, medal toned uncirculated.
Estimate $150
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Municipality of Randwick Centenary, 1859-1959, in silver (44mm; 56.6gm) (C.1959/9, not recorded in silver), unnamed. Rainbow toned, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
National Trust of Australia, Captain Cook Bicentenary, 1970, in bronze (52mm) by Andor Meszaros for Stokes Melbourne (C.1970/32). One case with damage to inside lid, extremely fine - uncirculated. (16)
Estimate $100
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Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Celebrations, 1970, in dark bronze, inset medallion on reverse in bright bronze (57mm) (C.1970/39). Uncirculated.
Estimate $50
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Facsimile collection of Historic Australian coins, by Ibis Imprints, Sydney, 1970. Housed in a black cardboard case, extremely fine - uncirculated.
Estimate $100
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Test Cricket Centenary, 1977 first day cover inset with proof sterling silver medal (38mm) in holder; 60th Anniversary of the Opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1992, in antique silver finish (32mm) in carded holder and with two postcards, by The City of Sydney (20 sets); Centenary of Federation/Royal Australian Mint, 2001, silvered lapel badge (17mm). Uncirculated. (22)
Estimate $70
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Melbourne International Exhibition MDCCCLXXX, 1980, Melbourne International Centenary Exhibition, proof in silver (38mm) by Stokes Melb (C.1980/8); another identical but in bronze. The first in case of issue, the second with small scratch on cheek, otherwise FDC. (2)
Estimate $50
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Matilda, Brisbane, 1982 XII Commonwealth Games fine silver ingot (25gm) (31mm x 31mm) (2); also, Germany, medal for the edification of the Reformation Memorial Church, Nurnberg, 18.4.1921, in aluminium (35mm), obverse, bust of Martin Luther 18.4.1521, reverse, Reformation Memorial Church. The first two in cases of issue with consecutive certificate numbers 0155/6, the last with original packet, all uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $70
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Australian Bicentennial, the official set of six proof sterling silver medals (71 gm each) by the Royal Australian Mint, 1988, over 12.5 ounces of fine silver. In case of issue with booklet and certificate number 00657, all these with foxing marks, otherwise FDC.
Estimate $300
SOLD $270
Australian Bicentennial, the official set of six proof sterling silver medals (71gm each) by the Royal Australian Mint, 1988, over 12.5 ounces of fine silver. In case of issue with booklet and certificate number 00949, FDC.
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
Sydney 2000 Olympics, subscriber's medallions (2, Gold Series and Silver Series); Australia Bicentennial official commemorative medal, 1988, in bronze (50mm); National Trust Buildings of Early NSW set of five in gilt bronze (cased); Australian Species set of six in Westpac folder; 70th Anniversary of Nickel Penny, 1989, in nickel with certificate No.114; The Anzacs Lest We Forget in bronze by Daily Telegraph (2); Australia Remembers Freedom Medallion, 1995, in bronze; The Spirit of Australia collection of twenty medals with display frame (2 sets); ANS First National Conference, 1966, in aluminium. Uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
A selection of medallions, tokens and badges, 1854 - 1960's, mostly 19th century. Very good - extremely fine, some scarce. (23)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Collection of medals, 1897-1970, noted British Transvaal War 1900, gilded (23mm) (C.1900/3) with original ribbon and suspender; City of Unley Proclaimed a City 1906, gilded (22mm) (C.1906/5); Wellington Centenary 1921, gilt and enamel badge (31mm) (C.1921/5); Centenary of Western Australia 1929, in bronze (39mm) (C.1929/2) (2); various other medalets, also a Masonic mark penny made from a George V penny, rope style framed with scroll mount and gilded, named on reverse 'Five Dock R.A.C. No.613/Advanced 12.3.35'; USA, medal for Captain Cook Discovers Hawaii, in sterling silver (39mm, 24.5gm) edge numbered 656. Stored in a coin album, fine - uncirculated. (36)
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Badges, mostly 'tinnies', c1900-1966, including Geelong Football Club; Brighton & St Kilda Football Club, 1920; Charlie Chaplain Fan Club; Furlough House 8 Div Ex POW Miss 1946, Jean Greer; First Anglo Australian Flight 1919; HRH Edward Prince of Wales, Australia, 1920; Police Postal Carnival, 1919; Women's Volunteer Services Tin Hat Day; China Appeal Day; China-Russia Appeal Day; ANZAC House; Red Cross Day; Williamstown, Newport & Spotswood ANZAC Club; ANZAC 1915, in bronze; Granville Bowling Club, enamelled badge; religious medalets. Fair - very fine. (187)
Estimate $220
SOLD $340
Various medalets and medallions, Western Australia, 1929; Tasmania Regatta, 1938 (3, one in original envelope); Eucharistic Congress, Sydney 1928; includes Royal Visit 1949; 1888 Cook; 1872 Ricketty Dick; (1911) uniface Coat of Arms (26mm); includes badges (3). Fair - extremely fine. (55)
Estimate $350
SOLD $750
An assortment of medalets and badges, including Life Governor, Freemasons Homes of Victoria in gilt and enamel by Stokes & Sons, engraved on reverse, 'Mrs U.Bulmer/1951'; All for Australia League, badge; RAS Victoria, stewards pass c1930; Gould League of Bird Lovers; Werribee Racing Club; Good Luck charm for two years; rolled one cent coins; patriotic badge - For Our Brave Boys; St Kilda Yacht Club; Nurses Registration Board Queensland; Junior Farmers Club of Tasmania; Calligraphy Centre - Pepperell Publicity, 1915-1990 (3); Wesleyan Methodist Church (C.1886/2[2]); (C.1863/2, 1916/2, 1919/2, 1934-35/1); Manchester Unity 100F fob; Jubilee, 1887, badge in silver and enamel; one brass razoo; Manly Ferry tokens; milk token; Launceston Bank (C/1961/2[7]); Nelson Day, Adelaide, tin badge; Olympic badges - Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000; USA rolled cents (6). Fair - extremely fine. (64)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Coles medals, one in aluminium, one nickel plate, others gilt bronze (6); Thorbeckes cigarettes (2); Wallsend bread token and David Jones 100 years 1838-1938 souvenir spoon EPNS. Fine - good very fine. (12)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
New South Wales Fire Brigades, hat badges in enamel, one with hammer and axe facing downwards and the other variety with them facing downwards, the first marked on reverse, Amor, the second marked, Amor/Sydney. Uncirculated, the last rare. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Collection of badges and pins, includes school badges (4, noted PLC Melbourne), Red Cross badges (5, noted Blood Transfusion Service Victoria, one in blue, one in red), Masonic Mark pennies (6) and badge, also institute badges, Girl Guide badges (2) and others including an ARGO pin by Angus & Coote and a Deportment 1938 bar in sterling silver named to Lorna A.Bradley; also a Great Britain threepence, 1905 with obverse removed and engraved 'M.C.D./17-1-08', and The Gilbey Medal in sterling silver. Mostly very fine or better. (27)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Launceston Ladies' College, badge in silver and enamel by Bridgland & King; L.C.O.G.A. (Ladies' College Old Girls' Association ?), badge in silver and enamel featuring an acorn, below initials, upside down, in blue ribbon scroll; Transport Workers Union NSW Branch commemorative union badge 1888-1988 in nickel silvered bronze; Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta, 1938, in tombac silvered (36mm) (C.1938/12); P.H.H./P.O.W./E.S.H. Hospital Meal Service token for use at hospitals in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $100
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