Catalogue
Lot 639
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BENDIGO JUVENILE EXHIBITION, 1896, in silver (24mm) by F.Prescott Bendigo (C.1896/1), 'EJC Wraith/Electro Machines/A PATRON'. Scroll mounted, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Lot 640
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QUEENSLAND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1897, in gold (15ct; 51.53g; 45mm) (C.1897/9), by Stokes & Sons, reverse inscribed, 'B.Seppelt/for/Port, Sherry, Blanquette, Chablis,/and Constantia'. Nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $4,500
Lot 641
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COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS, Victoria May 1901, in gold (14ct; 13.93g; 28x50mm) (C.1901/10), with suspension loop, with stick pin ribbon bar 'Advance Australia/Victoria' (14ct; 7.47g), with replacement ...
Estimate $12,500
SOLD $9,500
Lot 642
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COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS SYDNEY, 1901, in gold (15ct; 32.23g; 32mm) (C.1901/14), reverse inscribed, 'J.Reddish', and around the edge, 'Gymnastic Competn Ring and Trapeze 1st Prize'. Extremely ...
Estimate $1,650
SOLD $1,550
Lot 643
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COMMONWEALTH PRESS PASS, Melbourne 1901, in silver (32x32mm), with ring top suspension. Nicely toned, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $220
Lot 644
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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA, seal in brass (26mm) with wooden handle, Commonwealth Coat of Arms. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Lot 645
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PATRICK FRANCIS CARDINAL MORAN, 50 Golden Years in the Priesthood, 1854-1904, in bronze (51mm) (C.1904/5). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Lot 646
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EIGHT HOUR DAY FETE, 1904, fob in gold with rope surround (5.4g, 24mm) and gilt brooch bar 'Labour/Recreation/Rest', fob engraved on obverse '1904' within shield, ...
Estimate $750
Lot 647
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MELBOURNE 8 HOURS JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE, fob in gold with rope surround mount (30mm, 15ct, 7.8g), obverse, Trades Hall building, with '50 Years' above, 'Trades ...
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950
Lot 648
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8 HOURS COMMITTEE, 1908, fob in gilt and enamel (24mm) by Wingfield & Hermann, Melbourne, with scroll mount and frayed ribbon. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $170
Lot 649
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MELBOURNE 8 HOURS COMMITTEE, 1910, fob in silver and enamel (25mm) by Wittenbach & Co, with scroll mount; together with Melbourne Cricket Club, season (19)55-56, ...
Estimate $200
Lot 650
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S.F.S. (Sydney Flying Squadron), 1910-11, Mark Foy fob medal in gold (9ct; 11.94g; 29mm), with loop suspension, reverse inscribed, 'To/Bob Jones/of the S.F.S./Season 1910-11/Since It's/Inauguration'. ...
Estimate $450
SOLD $350
Lot 651
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JOHN MCDOUALL STUART CROSSED AUSTRALIA 25 JULY 1862, 1912, in brass (31mm) (C.1912/1), minted by Niehuus & Lewis, unnamed. Toned extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Lot 652
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AUSTRALIA FOR THE AUSTRALIANS, bi-metal medalet (C.W/4). Heavily worn, very good and rare.
Estimate $80
Lot 653
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CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Victoria, (1912), in silver (32mm) with plain pin-back suspension bar, by (Stokes), obverse, Republic of China flag encircled by Chinese characters, ...
Estimate $350
SOLD $650
Lot 654
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QUEENSLAND POLICE MEDAL FOR MERIT (GVR), by Elkington, with ribbon brooch bar, unnamed. Some handling marks and edge toning, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $650
Lot 655
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SOUVENIR OF LIVERPOOL CAMPS, c1914, in gilt bronze (24mm) (C.S/4), with scroll suspension but no boomerang suspender bar. Rim nicks and oxidation toning, some gilt, ...
Estimate $50
SOLD $100
Lot 656
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EMDEN II, Kapitan Leutenant von Mucke, Keeling Cocos 9 November 1914 to Hoddeida 3 February 1915, in silver (32mm) by L.Chr.Lauer Nuremberg. Uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $450
SOLD $600
Lot 657
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WOMEN'S WELCOME COMMITTEE, (1915), badge in gilt and enamel, by Stokes & Sons, Melb, pin-back. Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $950
Lot 658
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TO COMMEMORATE THE GALLIPOLI LANDING, 1915, in gold (22ct; 12.70g; 25mm) (C.1915/7, type with Prouds Ltd). Edge test marks and hairlines, otherwise nearly uncirculated and ...
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950
Lot 659
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IMSHI YALLA/DARDANELLES, 1915, in gold (9ct; 13.08g; 28mm) (C.1915/10), by I.C.W. Sydney (I.C.Wright). Gold test mark on edge, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Lot 660
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SECOND COMMONWEALTH PEACE LOAN FOR THE DIGGERS, 1920, Worker's badge in gold and enamel (9ct; 8.04g; 25x37mm), by Simes, Sydney, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, ...
Estimate $400
SOLD $360
Lot 661
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ROYAL VISIT, Brisbane 27 July 1920, official guest badge in silver and gold (15ct; tot wt 4.65g; 30x21mm), by W.B (Wallace Bishop), pin-back with safety ...
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Lot 662
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TORONGA (SIC) ZOOLOGICAL PARK TRUST, c1920, presumably a life member fob badge, in gold (9ct; 6.54g; 25x36mm), suspension loop removed, reverse inscribed, 'C.G.Wade'. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $550
Lot 663
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CAZNA SOCIAL CLUB BADGE, in gilt and enamel (38x14mm), by Millers Ltd, Sydney, pin-back. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $350
Lot 664
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SCOTCH COLLEGE MELBOURNE, in bronze (46mm), by Stokes, Melb, unnamed; Golden Fleece Veteran & Vintage Car Rally, Launceston, Bellerive, 1956, in bronze (43.5mm), reverse inscribed, ...
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Lot 665
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OPENING OF PARLIAMENT HOUSE BY THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK, Canberra, 1927, badge in gilt and enamel (32x40mm), features white rose of the Duke ...
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Lot 666
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STUDENTS SOCIETY I.I.A. (Institute of Incorporated Accountants) of N.S.W., prize medal in 9ct gold (7.22g; 27.5x36mm), by A&C Ltd (Angus & Coote), obverse inscribed, 'EHS', ...
Estimate $750
SOLD $770
Lot 667
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SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE, vintage lapel badge in enamel on gilt (34x25mm), pin-back, by Millers Ltd, Sydney; other Harbour Bridge badges (2), a keyring tag; a ...
Estimate $120
Lot 668
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SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE, undated, in brass plate (45x17mm), possibly a prototype for a badge, on reverse in relief, 'Regd Design'. Some spots of oxidation, otherwise ...
Estimate $40