Catalogue
Lot 734
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, Victoria, 1854, in bronze (38mm) design by W.Brown, dies by W.Barclay struck by Reginald Scaife (C.1854/3). Note a substantially different obverse die has ...
Estimate $400
SOLD $1,300
Lot 735
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, 1854, in tin (38mm), design W.Brown, dies by W.Barclay, struck by Reginald Scaife from Ovens River tin (C.1854/3). Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $220
Lot 736
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, Victoria, 1854, in tin (38mm) design by W.Brown, dies by W.Barclay, struck by Reginald Scaife from Ovens River Tin (C.1854/3). Uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Lot 737
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
TAYLOR, W.J., Melbourne halfpenny, undated, United States mule (A.575). Minor contact marks otherwise proof-like good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $3,600
Lot 738
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
PRODUCTS OF NEW SOUTH WALES, Sydney, 1854-55, Exhibition medal in silver (73mm) by L.C.Wyon. In case of issue. Edge bruise on obverse rim at 3 ...
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $4,100
Lot 739
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
PRODUCTS OF NEW SOUTH WALES, Sydney, 1854, Exhibition medal in bronze (73mm) by L.C.Wyon. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,550
Lot 740
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
PRODUCTS OF NEW SOUTH WALES, Sydney, 1854, Exhibition medal in white metal (73mm) by L.C.Wyon. This is the only recorded example in white metal and ...
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,500
Lot 741
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
RUSSIA, Imperial Court Presentation Jewel (48.43mm x 63.45mm) with brooch mount, comprising a central amethyst surrounded by a cluster of diamonds, within a gold oval ...
Estimate $50,000
SOLD $51,000
Lot 742
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
SYDNEY BRANCH OF THE ROYAL MINT, established 1855, Queen Victoria Medal, in gold (41mm, 62gms) by L.C.Wyon (C.V/7). Obverse with contact marks and edge bruise ...
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $5,000
Lot 743
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
SYDNEY BRANCH OF THE ROYAL MINT, established 1855, Queen Victoria Medal, in silver (41mm) by L.C.Wyon (C.V/7). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,500
Lot 744
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
SYDNEY BRANCH OF THE ROYAL MINT, established 1855, Queen Victoria Medal, in bronze (41mm) by L.C.Wyon (C.V/7). FDC.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,400
Lot 745
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
QUEEN VICTORIA, c1880, uniface medal in silver (45mm) by L.C.Wyon. Same obverse portrait punch as Sydney Mint medal (C.V/7). Extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $500
Lot 746
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
PRESENTATION TROWEL, in silver with black handle, (length 345mm), engraved on face of blade 'Presented / together with a / Purse of Gold / to ...
Estimate $300
SOLD $1,500
Lot 747
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
GEELONG AND WESTERN DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1856, in silver (33mm) by W.H.Marriott, inscribed on reverse 'March 1856 / 1st Prize / to / J.Martyr ...
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,350
Lot 748
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
GEELONG AND WESTERN DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1857, in silver (35mm) by Pinches, London, inscribed on reverse '1st / Prize / for / Mr ...
Estimate $400
SOLD $600
Lot 749
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
GEELONG AND WESTERN DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1857, in silver (35mm) by Pinches, London, inscribed on reverse '2nd / Prize / C.N.Thorne Esq. / ...
Estimate $400
SOLD $500
Lot 750
Sale 88 Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
COPPIN'S BALLOON MEDAL, 1858, in white metal (38mm) (C.1858/1). Good fine and extremely rare, one of possibly four known.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,800
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