Catalogue
Lot 617
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VOYAGE OF THE COQUILLE, 1822, in bronze (51mm) by Andrieu, struck to commemorate the voyage around the world by the Coquille commanded by Lieut Duperney ...
Estimate $750
Lot 618
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CONVICT TOKEN, a George III 1797 cartwheel penny, the obverse with a cross through the portrait of George III, the reverse is shaved smooth and ...
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $5,000
Lot 619
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CONVICT LOVE TOKEN, in bronze (35mm, 24.18g), a shaved smooth penny on both sides, stipple engraved "J.M./When This/You See/Think Of/Me/Until/I Safe/Return To Thee/M C/1830". Good ...
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Lot 620
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CONVICT LOVE TOKEN, in bronze (34mm, 14.03g) a George III, 1807 halfpenny with obverse shaved smooth and stipple engraved "J.F./Forget/Me Not/1847". Very fine.
Estimate $300
Lot 621
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NSW CORPS, George III, cartwheel penny, 1797, with N*S*W*/*CORPS* countermarked either side of the bust on the obverse. Fine and unusual.
Estimate $500
Lot 622
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PORT PHILLIP FARMERS SOCIETY, instituted 1848 (issued 1857), in silver (51mm) by Arnoldi, reverse inscribed, 'Shod Saddle Horse/First Prize/to/Mr Scott/1857'. Holed at top, small dig ...
Estimate $70
SOLD $120
Lot 623
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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 $220
Lot 624
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AUSTRALASIAN HOLY CATHOLIC GUILD OF ST MARY AND ST JOSEPH, 1863, in brass (55mm) with loop mount (C.1863/1); Roman Catholic Total Abstinence Pledge medal, in ...
Estimate $170
Lot 625
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MANUFACTURER'S PLATE, c1870, for Thomas Wearne, Sydney, struck sheet metal (approx 160x285mm), features NSW state seal at top, the manufacturer's name within a wreath, with ...
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Lot 626
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FRANCE, Paris Universal International Exposition, 1878, prize medal in gold (.900 fine; 84.14g; 50mm), by J.C.Chaplain at Paris Mint, obverse, laureate bust of France left, ...
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $5,700
Lot 627
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JUVENILE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION MELBOURNE, 1879-1880, in white metal (38mm) (C.1879-80/16), by Stokes & Martin. Toned and with a few spots, not pierced but marker groove ...
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Lot 628
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ADELAIDE (INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION), 1881, in gold (22ct; 15.64g; 30mm) (C.1881/-), no maker's name, reverse inscribed, 'Wm Crozier/Moorna/Wool'. Hairlines and a few minor rim marks, otherwise ...
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,000
Lot 629
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PERTH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1881, in gold (22ct; 15.82g; 30mm) (C.1881/16), by Stokes & Martin, reverse inscribed, 'Wm Crozier/for/Wool'. Minor rim nicks and some hairlines, otherwise ...
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $4,400
Lot 630
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W.B.A.S. (West Bourke Agricultural Society), award medal in gold by E.Altmann Melb with handcrafted ornate surround (15ct, 17.4g, 37x43mm) and loop mount, inscribed on reverse ...
Estimate $900
SOLD $860
Lot 631
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CENTENARY, 1888, in gilt (36x36mm) (C.1888/4; K.11), with suspension ring, obverse with Captain Cook, reverse with map of Australia; Victorian Court at Greater Britain Exhibition, ...
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Lot 632
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RICHMOND RIVER AGRICULTURAL HORTICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY, Casino, 1888, in bronze (38mm) by Altmann Melbourne; badges, North Coast A + I Society, 1951 Jubilee Lady's ...
Estimate $50
SOLD $80
Lot 633
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CRICKET BELT BUCKLE CLASP, embossed brass or bronze plate belt buckle featuring a central shield, the centre with a set of stumps behind crossed bats, ...
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Lot 634
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CRICKET BELT BUCKLE CLASP, Victorian embossed brass plate belt buckle featuring a batsman at the left side swinging at a ball and the bowler at ...
Estimate $60
SOLD $90
Lot 635
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WORLD COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, Struck in New South Wales Court, 1893, in brass (24mm) (C.1893/4). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Lot 636
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WORLD COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, Struck in New South Wales Court, 1893, overstruck on a USA silver seated Liberty quarter dollar (24mm) (C.1893/4). Nearly fine/fine and very ...
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Lot 637
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VILLIERS & HEYTESBURY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION, 1894, in silver (47mm), by Stokes & Martin. Melb., the Association's name is impressed on the edge, reverse inscribed, 'Jos. ...
Estimate $200
SOLD $700
Lot 638
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AUSTRALIA INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, Ballarat, 1895-6, award medal in gilt bronze (45mm) by Stokes & Sons Melb, inscribed on reverse 'Allchin Morrell & Co./Ballarat/Saddlery/& Travelling Bags'. ...
Estimate $250
SOLD $740
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