Catalogue
Lot 751
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
VICTORIA INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY, in silver, set in heavy cast wreath surround (31/52mm), inscribed on reverse 'Awarded / to / J.S.Mackennal / for origin of / ...
Estimate $600
SOLD $750
Lot 752
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
PORT PHILLIP FARMERS SOCIETY, 1858, in silver (51mm) by Arnoldi, inscribed on reverse 'Four Horse Waggon / First Prize / Awarded to / Mr Joseph ...
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,000
Lot 753
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
VICTORIA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1858, three handcrafted medals in silver (56mm), double convex discs in a decorative ring frame with swivel ring suspension, engraved on obverse, ...
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $10,000
Lot 754
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
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 $700
Lot 755
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
CIGAR CASE, in sterling silver, hallmarked Birmingham, 1855/56, maker A.T., engraved on case 'From / Hugh Glass Esq / to / Saml. H. Bindon ...
Estimate $750
SOLD $3,600
Lot 756
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
THE WRECK OF THE STEAMSHIP 'ADMELLA', 1859, in silver (51mm) by DeGruchy and Leigh (Sydney), De G & L on truncation to ground, obverse, a ...
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $15,000
Lot 757
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
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 $3,500
SOLD $4,900
Lot 758
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
BALLAARAT WEST FIRE BRIGADE, 1859, handcrafted medal in silver (36mm), silver disc within a heavy ring with beaded inner border, decorative suspension and brooch ...
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,800
Lot 759
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
PORT PHILLIP FARMERS SOCIETY, 1860, in silver gilt (51mm) obverse by Arnoldi, inscribed on reverse 'Sewing Machine / 1st Prize / Awarded to / Mr ...
Estimate $750
SOLD $1,250
Lot 760
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
PORT PHILLIP FARMERS SOCIETY, 1860, in silver (38mm) obverse by Arnoldi, inscribed on reverse 'Common Rabbits / 1st Prize / awarded to / Master Denys ...
Estimate $500
SOLD $650
Lot 761
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
BALLARAT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY EXHIBITION, 1860, handcrafted medal in gold (14.3gms, 38mm), a plain gold disc, engraved on obverse 'Ballarat Agricultural Society, Exhibition Oct 1860', and ...
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,900
Lot 762
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
BELLE VUE ACADEMY, 1860, handcrafted uniface medal in silver (55mm), silver disc within a frame of embossed grapevine motifs with engraved scroll bar, inscribed on ...
Estimate $300
SOLD $750
Lot 763
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
HIGHLAND SOCIETY, Buninyong, 1860, handcrafted medal in silver (58mm), silver disc enclosed in a thin beaded ring frame with loop mount and ornamental brooch bar, ...
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,900
Lot 764
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
SCOTTISH SOCIETY, Geelong, 1860, in silver (51mm) inscribed on reverse 'Light Stone / 1st Prize of / Cummun Na Feinne / to / ____ / ...
Estimate $550
SOLD $550
Lot 765
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT PRIZE ESSAYS, 1860, in silver (51mm), plain silver disc engraved both sides, on obverse 'Victorian Government Prize Essays 1860 / Second Prize / ...
Estimate $550
SOLD $2,100
Lot 766
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
GEELONG AND WESTERN DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1861, in silver (42mm) by Pinches, London, inscribed on reverse '1st / Prize / to / Mr ...
Estimate $500
SOLD $700
Lot 767
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
SMEATON SPRING HILL & BULLAROOK AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION, 1861, handcrafted medal in silver (45mm) by (J.T.Sleep, Goldsmith & Jeweller, Lydiard Street, Ballarat), silver disc enclosed in ...
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,300
Lot 768
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
BURKE & WILLS, 1861, in white metal (38mm) by E.A. Sc T.S.M. at base (C.1861/1), obverse, Burke & Wills monument also with small countermarks, reverse, ...
Estimate $550
SOLD $1,200
Lot 769
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
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
SOLD $500
Lot 770
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
BURKE & WILLS, 1861, in bronze (42mm) by E.A. Sc T.S.M. at base (C.1861/1 variant). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $1,250
Lot 771
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
BALLAARAT CRICKET CLUB, 1862, handcrafted medal in silver (78mm star shape), a buckled garter imposed on a six pointed star with an early fire engine ...
Estimate $6,500
Lot 772
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
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
Lot 773
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
NEW SOUTH WALES PRIZE EXHIBITORS MEDAL, 1862 (London) in gold (76mm) struck in virtually pure gold (23.5ct) (12ozs / 365gms) by W.Kullrich, awarded as ...
Estimate $25,000
Lot 774
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
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
Lot 775
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
NEW SOUTH WALES PRIZE EXHIBITORS MEDAL, 1862 (London) in bronze (76mm) uninscribed. Good extremely fine and rare in this metal.
Estimate $1,250
Lot 776
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, London, 1862, prize medal in bronze (77mm) edge impressed 'Victoria Government, Class I', (BHM 2747, Eimer 1553). Together with letter signed by Ray ...
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Lot 777
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, London, 1862, Products of Queensland, in bronze (64mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, edge impressed '106' (BHM 2748). Nearly FDC.
Estimate $250
SOLD $1,050
Lot 778
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
BARROWCLOUGH, Melbourne penny, 1862 (A.28). Extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $300
SOLD $660
Lot 779
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
AUSTRALASIAN HOLY CATHOLIC GUILD OF ST MARY AND ST JOSEPH, 1863, in brass (55mm) with loop suspension (C.1863/1). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Lot 780
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
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 $360