Catalogue
China, 19th century, late Qing dynasty, gold cup, tests at 16ct via XRF spectrometer, of scalloped circular form, with circular handle and thumb piece, decorated with hunting scenes and scholars conversing, (96 x 44 mm, 132.89 g). Toned, very fine and rare.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $16,500
Elizabeth II, mint gold two hundred dollars, 1980. In wallets of issue, uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $12,800
SOLD $14,000
Elizabeth II, mint gold two hundred dollars, 1980. In wallets of issue, uncirculated. (20)
Estimate $32,000
SOLD $34,000
Elizabeth II, mint gold two hundred dollars, 1981, Royal Wedding. In wallets of issue, one only small typeface, uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $17,600
SOLD $19,000
Elizabeth II, proof gold two hundred dollars, 1984. In cases of issue, FDC. (10)
Estimate $18,000
SOLD $17,500
Hogarth Erichsen, Sydney silver threepence 1860, obverse Aboriginal man with boomerang (A.692) (2.30g). A choice specimen striking with mirror-like fields, finest of die break, boomerang to G, nearly FDC and excessively rare, the second finest known in private hands.
Estimate $50,000
SOLD $56,000
Gold ingot, by Harrington, five ounces 9967 fine, with original packet c. early 1970s. Extremely fine.
Estimate $35,000
SOLD $33,500
Antique pocket watch, in 18ct gold, case by Ralph Samuels, hallmarked Chester, 1857 (c.91 g), faint inscriptions around inside of case, 'S L H G' (?), various numbers around, with 18ct watch chain and brass winding key (57.18 g). Very fine.
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $8,000
Horologerie 1010 limited edition fountain pen, by Caran d'Ache, carbon fibre barrel with silver plated, rhodium coated finishings decorated with 18 carat gold gear wheels, 18 carat white gold nib, numbered 036/500, in maker's presentation box with bottle of ink. Extremely fine.
Estimate $30,000
SOLD $27,000
James Gleeson (1915 - 2008), "The Fighting Atoms", 1938, oil on board, 79.0 x 64.0 cm, signed by Gleeson lower left. Framed, extremely fine.
Estimate $20,000
Passed in
Donald Friend (1915 - 1989) "Boy With a Dog" 1948 - 1949, oil on board, 38.00 x 26.50 cm. Extremely fine.
Estimate $12,000
Passed in
Boyd, David, oil on board, 'The Spectre of Nationalism', 1968, signed, framed, (41cm x 30cm), (51cm x 28.5cm framed). Very fine.
Estimate $10,000
Passed in
New South Wales, fifteen pence or dump, 1813 (Mira dies A/1). Trace of centre of the reverse of host coin on the reverse, old tool marks on the reverse, well struck with attractive gunmetal grey tone, good very fine.
Estimate $25,000
Passed in
New South Wales, fifteen pence or dump, 1813 (Mira dies A/1). Traces of the reverse of host coin on obverse, attractive blue grey tone, very fine or slightly better and very rare in this condition.
Estimate $18,000
Passed in
Adelaide Pound, 1852, second type with crenellated inner circle on the reverse, early die state. Struck softly on obverse near edge at 2 o'clock, adjustment marks to rim of corresponding point on the reverse, otherwise well struck with attractive original mint bloom, nearly uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $30,000
SOLD $26,000
Queen Victoria, first type, 1855, with filletted head left by James Wyon. Unworn but with a tiny hole at top, otherwise good extremely fine and extremely rare, except for the hole equal to the finest known.
Estimate $40,000
Passed in
Queen Victoria, 1874 and 1885 Sydney; 1877 and 1885 Melbourne, in 2x2 holders; 1874, 1884, 1886 Melbourne; 1871 and 1880 London. Fine - good very fine. (9)
Estimate $12,000
SOLD $12,500
Queen Victoria, Jubilee head, 1888 and 1892 Sydney; 1888, 1889, 1890, 1892 (2), 1893 (3) Melbourne; 1890 London. Fine - nearly extremely fine. (11)
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $15,500
Queen Victoria, old head, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1898 (2), 1899, 1900 Sydney; 1894 (6), 1895 (2), 1896 (2), 1899 (3), 1900, 1901 (2) Melbourne; 1901 (4) Perth; 1900 London. Fine - extremely fine. (30)
Estimate $40,000
SOLD $42,000
Edward VII, 1902, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1909 Melbourne; 1905-1909 Perth; 1904-1907 Sydney; 1903 London, in 2x2 holders. Nearly extremely fine - good extremely fine. (15)
Estimate $20,000
SOLD $22,000
Edward VII, 1902, 1904, 1905 (2), 1907 and 1910 Melbourne; 1903, 1905, 1908 (3), 1909 Perth; 1902, 1903 (2), 1904, 1906, 1909 Sydney; 1908, 1909 London. Very fine - extremely fine. (20)
Estimate $27,000
SOLD $28,500
George V, 1911, 1912, 1914, 1918, 1919 and 1922 Perth; 1911, 1912, 1913, 1915, 1925 Sydney; 1912, 1914 Melbourne; 1911, 1913 London, in 2x2 holders. Extremely fine or better. (15)
Estimate $20,000
SOLD $22,000
George V, 1912 (2), 1925 Melbourne; 1914, 1917 (3), 1918, 1922 (2) Perth; 1914 Sydney; 1911 (2), 1912, 1925 London. Extremely fine or better. (16)
Estimate $22,000
SOLD $22,000
Captain James Cook, 200th Anniversary, 1970, in gold (18 carat, 32 and 44mm) by the Royal Australian Mint for Matthey Garrett (C.1970/36, 37) certificate 1705, gross weight 2.5 ounces. In case of issue, FDC. (2)
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $11,500
Royal Visit, in .750 fine gold two medallion set, 1970 (38mm 1.5oz each) by the Royal Australian Mint Canberra for Matthey Garrett (C.1970/59, 60). In case of issue with certificate number 842 and Commercial Bank of Australia acceptance letters (2), FDC. (2)
Estimate $12,000
SOLD $13,000
George V, Melbourne Mint pattern square, cupro-nickel kookaburra penny 1919, by Stokes & Son (R. type 3) (4.02g). Choice uncirculated and rare, especially in this condition.
Estimate $35,000
SOLD $41,000
Edward VII - Elizabeth II, 1910-1963, a well matched set in Supreme album, highlights 1910, 1911, 1914H, 1915 (toned good extremely fine), 1918M (scratched uncirculated), 1923 (nearly uncirculated), 1931 (uncirculated), 1932 (very fine/good very fine), 1934-35 Melbourne Centenary with strong wreath and nipple on breast, scratched in field behind rider, otherwise a rare specimen issue. Good very fine - choice uncirculated. (55)
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $8,500
George V, 1922/1, overdate. Good very fine and extremely rare as such, one of the finest known.
Estimate $35,000
SOLD $25,000
George V, 1930 Indian die. Even brown patina, very fine with part centre diamond, six pearls visible, good very fine and rare, especially in this condition.
Estimate $17,500
SOLD $20,000
George V, 1930 Indian die. Six clear pearls, trace of centre diamond in band of crown, good rims, even dark brown patina, nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $15,500