Catalogue
Lot 1012
Sale 92 Australian Historical Medals
GEORGE III, Resolution and Adventure Medal (1772), Captain James Cook, uniface striking of the obverse die in copper (44mm, 4.5mm thick-the normal weight), reverse die ...
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,400
Lot 1013
Sale 92 Australian Historical Medals
GEORGE III, Resolution and Adventure Medal (1772), Captain James Cook, uniface casting of the obverse in iron, the impression of the mounting pin in the ...
Estimate $600
SOLD $600
Lot 1014
Sale 92 Australian Historical Medals
DANIEL SOLANDER, 1778, in silver (37 mm) by Gustave Ljunberger (Sweden) (BHM 252; Eimer 798). Faint die break on obverse 11 o'clock rim to head, ...
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $4,000
Lot 1015
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CAPTAIN JAMES COOK, death of Cook 1779, "Courage and Perseverance" in bronze (37mm) in exergue "Born 1728 Died 1779" (BHM 218; MH 375; Eimer ...
Estimate $12,500
SOLD $12,000
Lot 1016
Sale 92 Australian Historical Medals
THE COPLEY MEDAL, in copper (43mm). Some mint red, toned, good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $450
Lot 1017
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LLOYDS PATRIOTIC FUND SWORD, and other items awarded to Sir Maurice Charles O'Connell. First: Lloyds Patriotic Fund Sword, 31 1/2 inch hollow-ground blued and gilt blade ...
Estimate $350,000
Lot 1018
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INDIAN TULWAR SWORD, 31 inch single edge curved blade, fullered each side, gold wash brass hilt, wood scabbard fabric covered, outer layer missing, brass mounted. ...
Estimate $500
Lot 1019
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FRANCE, La Perouse's Exploring Expedition, 1785, bronze reverse restrike (60mm x 3mm, 54gms) by R.Duvivier (MH 170), obv. two reverse "5's" with continuing border of ...
Estimate $600
Lot 1020
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FRANCE, Jean Jaques Barthelemy (1716-1795), 1795 memorial, bronze (silvered, 41mm) by B(enjamin) Duvivier. Oxidisation spot on obverse, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $150
Lot 1021
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FRANCOIS DE LA HARPE, 1822, in bronze (41mm) by Petit. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
Lot 1022
Sale 92 Australian Historical Medals
FRANCE, Boyveau-Laffecteur, 1841, bronze (gilt, 41mm), by Montagny. Extremely fine.
Estimate $70
Lot 1023
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LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY, Founded 1795, Jubilee 1844, in white metal (51mm) by J.Davis, Birmingham. (BHM 2167). Edge bruising and surface marks, fine.
Estimate $50
Lot 1024
Sale 92 Australian Historical Medals
LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY, Missionary ship, John Williams 1844, in white metal (41mm) by J.Davis (BHM 2201, Eimer 1349). Pierced at top, nearly fine.
Estimate $50
Lot 1025
Sale 92 Australian Historical Medals
LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY, Missionary ship, John Williams 1844, in white metal (41mm) by J.Davis (BHM 2201, Eimer 1349). Pierced at top, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Lot 1026
Sale 92 Australian 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'. ...
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $800
Lot 1027
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SYDNEY RIFLE CLUB, large entirely hand crafted medallion in silver (160grams, 67mm) made from two smoothed silver discs with ornate floral surround with crossed rifles ...
Estimate $15,000
Lot 1028
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GREAT BRITAIN, Church Missionary Society, Golden Jubilee 1848, in white metal (58mm) by B. Wyon (BHM 2310; Eimer 1422). Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Lot 1029
Sale 92 Australian Historical Medals
MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, Victoria, 1854, in bronze (64mm) by (J.S.Wyon), edge impressed 'Prize Medal, 503 Buzzard & Vale Books & C' (C.1854/2). Extremely fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $650
Lot 1030
Sale 92 Australian Historical Medals
BUSHRANGER PRESENTATION PIECE, a sterling silver epergne (table centrepiece with hanging bowls and candelabra), 72cm high on tri-form base with large leaf feet and decorated ...
Estimate $220,000
Lot 1031
Sale 92 Australian Historical Medals
THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, Banksian medal, in silver (38mm) by (W.Wyon) after 1861 (BHM1041, Eimer 1138) inscribed, 'To / Mr W.Strugnell F.R.H.S. / For / ...
Estimate $350
Lot 1032
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PRODUCTS OF NEW SOUTH WALES, Paris Universal Exhibition 1867, in silver (39mm) by L.C. Wyon, edge uinscribed "Doctor Trail For Services". Rim bruises otherwise nearly ...
Estimate $850
SOLD $800
Lot 1033
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PRODUCTS OF NEW SOUTH WALES, Paris Universal Exhibition 1867, in bronze (39mm) by L.C. Wyon, edge impressed "Joseph Aarons for Services". Good exremely fine and ...
Estimate $600
SOLD $500
Lot 1034
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A GROUP OF MEDALS AND MEDALETS, including Visit of Duke of Edinburgh, 1867 (C.1867/2 white metal); Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880 (C.1880/1 brass, 1880-81/5a silver, 1880-81/7 ...
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
Lot 1035
Sale 92 Australian Historical Medals
N.S.W. Rifle Association, 1788 / 1873, medal in silver (30mm) by Sydney Mint (C.1873/6). Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Lot 1036
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MANAROO P. & A. Association, 1875, in bronze (45mm) by J.Moore, obverse, sheep in pasture, reverse, inscribed, 'Pen of 5 Fat / Wethers / 2nd ...
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
Lot 1037
Sale 92 Australian Historical Medals
ACCLIMATIZATION SOCIETY, Victoria, 1878, in bronze (58mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, 'SC / 1868 / F.Landseer ARA. Adj' in exergue (C.1868/3), uninscribed. Reverse with corrosive spot ...
Estimate $1,000
Lot 1038
Sale 92 Australian Historical Medals
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, Sydney, 1879, in bronze (76mm) uninscribed. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Lot 1039
Sale 92 Australian Historical Medals
CAPTAIN COOK MEMORABILIA, watermarked paper from models prepared by T.H. Saunders & Co., London (21 x 22.5cm) depicting Captain Dampier 1686 and Captain James Cook ...
Estimate $5,000
Lot 1040
Sale 92 Australian Historical Medals
ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY OF FRANCE, in bronze (51 mm) by Althie Dubois, inscribed to "Mr. H.S. Ditten/crustaces/1880". Good extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
Lot 1041
Sale 92 Australian Historical Medals
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, in bronze (90 mm) by Hardy Brothers London & Sydney, "Thomas Moore/for/Eclipse Fan Blower/and Tuyere Iron/ Sydney 1878". Also ...
Estimate $120
SOLD $100