Catalogue
Lot 735
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
THE COPLEY MEDAL, in copper (43mm). Some mint red, toned, good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $660
Lot 736
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
GEORGE III, Resolution and Adventure medal, 1772 in silver (44mm) struck from the second reverse die (without die break) by B.F. (Matthew Boulton) (MH 373; ...
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $16,500
Lot 737
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
GEORGE III, Resolution and Adventure medal, 1772, in silver (44mm) struck from the second reverse die (without die break) by B.F. (Matthew Boulton) (MH 373; ...
Estimate $9,000
Lot 738
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
DANIEL SOLANDER, (1778), in silver (37 mm) by Gustav Ljunberger (Sweden), reverse inscription relates to the dedication of the medal to Joseph Banks by Claud ...
Estimate $4,000
Lot 739
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
DANIEL SOLANDER, (1778), in silver (37 mm) by Gustav Ljunberger (Sweden), reverse inscription relates to the dedication of the medal to Joseph Banks by Claud ...
Estimate $2,400
Lot 740
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
CAPTAIN JAMES COOK, memorial medal, (1784), in bronze (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society (MH.374; K.5; Eimer 780; BHN.258). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $1,200
Lot 741
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
CAPTAIN JAMES COOK, memorial medal, (1784), in bronze (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society (M.H.374; K.5; Eimer 780; BHM 258). In a modern case, ...
Estimate $1,000
Lot 742
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
CONVICT TOKENS, Great Britain, George III, halfpenny, 1799, reverse impressed, 'W.HALL'; also Great Britan, farthing, 1820-37 design, obverse shaved and engraved, 'FOR/A/KEEP/SAKE' with floral decoration ...
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Lot 743
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
SAINT JAMES'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, Sydney, 1841, handcrafted medal in silver (57mm), silver disc within a heavy ornamental frame with decorative suspension mount, engraved on obverse ...
Estimate $2,000
Lot 744
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
HOBART TOWN GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1845, in silver (32mm) hand engraved on shaved down or smoothed halfcrown(?), reverse 'J.Macdougall/Reward/For/General/Attainments'. Worn, fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $900
Lot 745
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
NAMED PASS, in silver (16.2mm), fabricated from an English threepence, reverse side smoothed and engraved with central star/ray ornament and 'R.Lewis / Hobart Town', holed ...
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
Lot 746
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
THE OLD IDENTITIES ASSOCIATION, Ballarat, 1851-1854, in silver (32.5mm) with silver suspender 'Ballarat' by C.A.Welch, Ballarat (Charles Andrew Welch, Jeweller, 23 Sturt Street, Ballarat), on ...
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $3,850
Lot 747
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, 1854, in white metal (38mm) (C.1854/3). In modern case, some toning, otherwise virtually uncirculated.
Estimate $100
Lot 748
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
PRODUCTS OF NEW SOUTH WALES, Sydney, 1854, Exhibition medal in bronze (73mm) by L.C.Wyon. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,500
Lot 749
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
PRODUCTS OF NEW SOUTH WALES, Sydney, 1854, Exhibition medal in white metal (73mm) by L.C.Wyon, the only recorded example in white metal. Extremely fine and ...
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,650
Lot 750
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
VICTORIA, General Macarthur's award medal, 1856, in bronze (34mm, 4mm thick) by J.Hogarth (incuse on truncation). Edge bump, otherwise nearly very fine/very fine and very ...
Estimate $2,400
SOLD $2,700
Lot 751
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
GEELONG AND WESTERN DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1857, in silver (35mm) by Pinches, London, inscribed on reverse '1st / Prize / for / Mr ...
Estimate $600
SOLD $450
Lot 752
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
VICTORIA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1858, handcrafted uniface medal in silver (38mm), engraved on obverse 'Extra Prize / Victoria Agricultural Society' and 'Black / Millet / Awarded ...
Estimate $750
SOLD $500
Lot 753
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
PORT PHILLIP FARMERS SOCIETY, (1858), in silver (51mm) by Arnoldi, reverse inscribed, '3 Yr Old Filly/2nd Prize/awarded to/Mr Duncan/Animal Exhibition/1858'. Edge bumps, surface marks and ...
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Lot 754
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
COPPIN'S BALLOON MEDAL, 1858, in white metal (38mm) (C.1858/1). Good fine and extremely rare, one of possibly four known.
Estimate $1,800
Lot 755
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
BALLAARAT WEST FIRE BRIGADE, 1859, handcrafted medal in silver (36mm), silver disc within a heavy ring with beaded inner border, decorative suspension and brooch bars, ...
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $1,700
Lot 756
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
BOARD OF TRADE MEDAL FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE AT SEA (VR), in bronze (48mm) inscribed around edge 'Chas. Patterson Wreck of 'Admella' near Cape ...
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $10,000
Lot 757
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
COMMUN NA FEINNE SCOTTISH SOCIETY, Geelong, 1860, in silver (51mm) inscribed on reverse 'Light Stone / 1st Prize of / Commun Na Feinne / to ...
Estimate $550
SOLD $650
Lot 758
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
BURKE & WILLS, 1861, in white metal (38mm) by E.A. Sc T.S.M. at base (C.1861/1 this piece). Reverse with casting flaw, very fine.
Estimate $500
Lot 759
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
GEELONG AND WESTERN DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1861, in silver (42mm) by Pinches, London, inscribed on reverse '1st / Prize / to / Mr ...
Estimate $700
SOLD $420
Lot 760
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
HANDCRAFTED MEDAL, in silver (49mm), Maltese Cross shape with overlaid circular piece, loop mount and suspension bar, inscribed on obverse within circular overlay 'John Vans ...
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,250
Lot 761
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
PUBLIC CHARITIES OF VICTORIA, 1862, handcrafted uniface medal in silver (48mm), silver disc enclosed in a cast ornamental frame with a decorative bracket and suspension ...
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,100
Lot 762
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
NEW SOUTH WALES PRIZE EXHIBITORS MEDAL, 1862 (London) in silver (76mm) by W.Kullrich, edge inscribed 'John Campbell Esq. Services' Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,200
Lot 763
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
NEW SOUTH WALES PRIZE EXHIBITORS MEDAL, 1862 (London) in bronze (76mm) uninscribed. Good extremely fine and rare in this metal.
Estimate $1,250
Lot 764
Sale 105 Aust. Historical Medals
AUSTRALASIAN HOLY CATHOLIC GUILD OF ST MARY AND ST JOSEPH, 1863, in brass (55mm) with loop for suspension (C.1863/1). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $600