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Number of lots recorded:96
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Numismatics, Stamps & Scrip
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*** An Australian commemorative gold medallion set with Churchill and Menzies, A gold medallion set, one depicting Sir Winston Churchill, the other Sir Robert Menzies, coat of arms featuring the lion and kangaroo to verso, in 18ct gold, fitted box, total… ***
*** Two gold Malaysia 500 Ringgit coins 1976 world Conservation series, obverse features Malaysian arms with supporters, reverse features Malayan Tapir; 0.900 gold. Coins weigh 33.7g and 33.9 grams respectively. ***
*** France, 1935 ' Compagnie Generale Transatlantique Launch of the Normandie ', art medal by Jean Vernon, (68 mm 148gr,) in original box of issue. ***
*** Three Australian gold sovereigns, Full gold sovereigns dated 1904, 1908, 1910, Perth Mint. ***
*** A Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle/Olympic Games juror's badge by Christofle of Paris, signed by the designer L. Bottee, inscribed Jury. ***
*** Two Australian $200 gold coins, Two Australian $200 gold coins uncirculated, 1980. ***
*** An Indian gold coin and a Turkish gold coin, a gold mohur, 11.14gms, together with a 100 kurush gold coin dated 1911, 7.22gms. ***
*** Great Britain: Queen Victorai's Golden Jubilee, silver medal by J. E. Boehm and F. Leighton. Struck in 1887. (77 mm, Obv: Victoria Regina Et Imperatrix, crowned, veiled and draped bust left, wearing earring, necklace, and Garter star. Rev: in ·… ***
*** A gold Freemasons commemorative medal, enamelled detail to ribbon, central star, inscribed 'The foundation stone for the new Freemasons hall - laid by Bro. Sir W.J. Clarke Bart. Dist & Prov. G.M. Fo Victoria, 26 March, 1885'; 22ct gold. Weight 26.3g. ***
*** 69 mm.Medal minted for the Victorian Intercolonial Exhibition 1875 to select Victorian entries for the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, 1876. The Exhibition was opened in Melbourne in Sept.1875 and closed in November that year. Winning exhibits were… ***
*** Two gold sovereigns, South Africa mint full gold sovereigns dated 1926 and 1928. ***
*** Two gold sovereigns, Full gold sovereigns dated 1906 and 1913. ***
*** French Exhibition Medals: A collection including items for Paris 1855, Paris 1867, Paris 1875, Paris 1878, Paris 1879 (Science & Flight), Clermont-Ferrand 1880, Paris 1889, Tunis 1889, Saint Etienne 1891, Lyon 1894 & Paris 1904. (18 items; all different). ***
*** Bronze medal, (72 mm, 176g.) Obverse, personification of Britannia introducing France to Australia. Reverse, cyclic depiction of the reaping of natural products in New South Wales. By L.C.Wyon. Unnamed, as issued. Struck at the Sydney Mint. [Only 96… ***
*** Republic of Cyprus gold coin, 50 pound coin dated 1977, total weight 16.15gms ***
*** Copper award medal, unsigned (by J. Wyon), standing Maori holding spear, plough and kiwi behind, palm tree and mountains in background, rev. pattern of ferns and other flora, edge unnamed. 64 mm, 134g. The first New Zealand Exhibition was held at Dunedin… ***
*** France/Russia: Nicholas & Alexandra visit Paris, 1896 bronze medal by Chaplain; 70 mm, 144g. ***
*** France: The Funeral of President Carnot, 58 x 81 mm, silvered-bronze, by Roty. Obverse: The slain president lies in state, attended by a mournful goddess (France); above, a landscape with basilica and date; at bottom, 'The Country in Grief.' Reverse: The… ***
*** An antique Australian gold fob, the medallion having a central coat of arms with further engraved detail and having an inscription to the reverse, crafted in 9ct gold by Aronson Melbourne, total weight 3.65gms. ***
*** A full and a half gold sovereign, Perth mint full gold sovereign dated 1902 and a Sydney mint half gold sovereign dated 1862. ***
*** A French gold coin and Swiss gold coin, 20 franc gold coin dated 1910, 6.45gms, together with 20 franc gold coin dated 1935, 6.45gms. ***
*** Two gold half sovereigns, One dated 1884, the other dated 1887 and mounted with a gold scroll bale and suspended from a gross grain fob with 15ct gold detail. ***
*** An Australian $200 gold commemorative coin, Commemorating the marriage of Prince Charles to Lady Diana, 1981, total weight 10gms ***
*** A full gold sovereign, dated 1901, Sydney mint, total weight 7.9gms. ***
*** Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia. United States Centennial Commission, prize medal in copper, 76 mm; 285g. not inscribed. In original leather box. Designed by H. Mitchell. ***
*** Two Belgium gold coins, 20 franc gold coins dated 1875, total weight 12.9gms. ***
*** An Australian gold sovereign, Full gold sovereign 1902, Melbourne Mint, 8gms. ***
*** An Australian gold sovereign, Full gold sovereign dated 1907, Sydney Mint, 8gms. ***
*** British Medal: The International Exhibition, London, 1862, copper prize medal (76.5 mm; 213g) by L. C. Wyon, after Daniel Maclise, in original box. Obverse: Britannia surrounded by Industry, Arts, Science and Agriculture; rev. wreath around inscription,… ***
*** Bronze medal, 71 mm, 164g, the obverse profusely decorated in Celtic design, with central panel depicting the Cork Coat of Arms, the circular border inscribed 'Cork Industrial Exhibition' the reverse with a circular Celtic scroll border, with harp and… ***
*** A Bronze and a Silvered Bronze medal by Daniel Dupuis (63 mm, 100g & 102.5g.) obv. Marianne left; rev. a nude genius stands next to a female figure whose outstretched arm points towards the exposition grounds and the newly erected Eiffel Tower. A male… ***
*** 1878 Paris Exposition Universelle Silver Medal by Chaplain; 68 mm; 153g. Awarded to J.C.De Macedo. ***
*** France: 1892, 50th Anniversary of the Christofle Company, silvered-bronze plaque by Oscar Roty, 95 x 59 mm; 129gms. ***
*** World Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, a silvered medal and a bronze medal, one in original box marked made in Germany (5 cm), three silver commemorative half dollars, and an Exposition of Chicago, 1893 ribbon fob in box. ***
*** An Australian two hundred dollar gold coin, issued by the Royal Australian mint, 22ct gold, 1980 ***
*** Three medals Exposition Coloniale Internationale, Paris, 1931, a bronze medal by E.-P. Blin for Teteger (6.9 cm) A similar lot Exposition Coloniale Internationale, Paris 1931, a bronze medal by by Ed Martin and Raoul Benard. (8.6 cm) Also Marseille… ***
*** Three medals Exposition Internationale, Paris, (1937) a gilt bronze medal, by P.M.Dammann. Reverse: Arts Et Techniqves (7.7 cm) Exposition Universelle Internationale Mdccclxxviii, (1878) a bronze medal in bronze by Oudine. Reverse: Republic Francais/… ***
*** A copper medal in commemoration of his 1740-1744 circumnavigation and 1747 defeat of the French at Cap Finisterre, London, Thomas Pingo, 1747, with Anson crowned by Victory at right, on the reverse Victory on a hippocamp, 4.5 cm diameter ***
*** An antique Australian gold and enamel coat of arms pin, circular form with multi colour enamelled coat of arms, inscribed to the reverse, suspended from a pin fitting, crafted in 9ct gold by Willis and Sons Melbourne, total weight 7.5gms ***
*** A gold sovereign, full gold sovereign, dated 1876, total weight 8gms. ***
*** Silver medal (42 mm, 63g) by S.Kohn; awarded to 'Lyon & Blair'. Lyon & Blair were publishers and printers in Wellington. ***
*** A South African gold coin, one pond gold coin dated 1894, 7.98gms. ***
*** The Czar in London: A bronze commemorative medal for His Imperial Majesty The Emperor of All The Russias, Alexander II, with bust to one side and 'Alexander II Russorum Imperator', and verso 'Servorum Emancipator Liberae Civitatis Hospes. XVIII Maii… ***
*** Siege of Paris: Bronze medal by Chaplain (74 mm, 187g) Obverse: relief of a robed female figure standing with a rifle with cannons and fortifications at her feet and a balloon flying in the background; rev: lists important dates and shows the Champigny… ***
*** A gold sovereign, full gold sovereign dated 1907 ***
*** Hanover. temp. Victoria. 1837-1901. Bronze medal (80 mm, 331.50g). City of London Series: Visit of Wilhelm II to the City of London. By Elkington & Co. Dated 1891. Gulielmus II Imperator Et Rex, jugate busts of Wilhelm II, helmeted and in military attire,… ***
*** A bronze Pan-American Exposition Medal designed by Hermon A. MacNeil. (64 mm). Obverse shows Liberty walking alongside a buffalo; around top, Pan-American Exposition; in exergue, field for dedication. Reverse shows South-American and North-American Native… ***
*** Great Britain: Wakefield Industrial Exhibition Prize, 1865, large bronze medal (77 mm), by Thomas Ottley, a female figure, seated to right, bestows laurels upon a group of artists and craftsmen; Rev: an ornamental sexfoil decorated with symbols of art and… ***
*** Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1893, medal in silver (36 mm, 30.5g.) awarded to 'Rooks & Scott' and inscribed to edge 'First Prize, Order Cart For Dairyman'. Also, the 1896 Rasv silver medal to the same recipients for '1ST Prize, Market-Gardeners… ***
*** A gold 'Order of the Eastern Star' pendant brooch, presented by the Kogarah / St George chapter to the 'Worthy Matron', enamel detail, inscribed presentation details to verso; 9ct gold. Weight 23.2g. ***
*** Obv. Robust nude man and woman stand in sea. Mankind joined by Divine Difference. Rev. Expo towers, palms and Medal Of Award with no name. 1915 Gold Plated Bronze Medal of Award; 70 mm; 133.8 gms.These were awarded as the top prize for many of the… ***
*** For Services Rendered Medals by Oudine: gilt-bronze in case of issue to M. Passerin ('Chant, Concerts du Trocadero'), in copper in case of issue to M. Gilain (1st Vice-President dy Jury...' and another in copper, but unboxed. (3 items). All 87 mm. ***
*** French Exhibition Medals: A collection including items for Angers 1895, St.Etienne 1895, Rouen 1896, Paris 1897, Lille 1902, Hanoi 1902-3, Bordeaux 1903, Nantes 1904, etc. Several in boxes as issued. (11 items). ***
*** Large bronze award medal to Smith & Son, set in sunburst display board surround. Overall 209 mm wide; medal 88 mm, 232g. Designed by local artist, John Bell. ***
*** Another example of the Grand Prize Medal / Louisiana Purchase / Exposition. 1904 St. Louis World's Fair Bronze, (74.3 mm x 60.2 mm, 150g.) designed by Adolph A. Weinman; accompanied by an unengraved Exposition Universelle Internationale bronze plaque by… ***
*** Four medals Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900, a silvered bronze medal by Felix Rasumny. Reverse: Porte.Monvmentale.Paris.1900. In original brown leatherette case. (4.2 cm) Together with Department De Sein-Et-Oise a silvered bronze commemorative medal… ***
*** Seven various medals Exposition Marseille, 1911, Bordeaux 1900, De Tours 1904, La Haye, 1908, London 1910, Nice 1901, Geona 1908. Gilt metal and enamel. ***
*** Third Prize Medal: Obverse: bust of Emperor Napoleon III signed on both sides by french medallist Ponscarme. Reverse: 'Exposition Universelle De Mdccclxii' awarded to 'Sanson' Diameter: 69 mm. Weight: 158g. Bronze. In original lined presentation box. ***
*** Award medal in silver-gilt (50 mm, 55g) obverse with bust of Queen Victoria in the style of Empress of India; around on broad rim Calcutta International Exhibition . 1883 - 84; reverse engraved within olive wreath, Awarded to / John Corbett, M.P. / for… ***
*** Bronze medal; 70 mm, 156g. in original Wolfers Freres lined circular box of issue. ***
*** Opening of the Suez Canal: Austria/Egypt 1869 bronze medal by Tautenhayn; 69 mm; 142g. The medal shows the head of Franz Joseph Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and has the legend 'Franciscvs.Iosephvs.I.D.G. Avstriae. Imperator. Et.Avngariae.Rex… ***
*** Four plaques and two medal sEXPOSITION Universelle Et Internationale De Gand, 1913, two commemorative bronze plaques by G. Devreese, one in a gold tooled red leatherette box (5 x 5 cm) a silver and a bronze plaque by Rene Gregoire. (5 x 5.2 cm) together… ***
*** Three medals and one plaque Panama Pacific International Exposition San Francisco, 1915, two medals, one bronze and one silvered bronze, one in original case (7 cm) Exposition San Franciso, 1915, a rectangular bronze plaque by L Bottee (7.8 x 5.7 cm) and… ***
*** Prize medal in bronze. Obverse: Veiled head of Queen Victoria wearing a diadem (left). Legend: 'Victoria Regina'. Reverse: A seated male figure holding an olive branch and compasses, inscribed 'Invention' and a female figure holding a lyre inscribed… ***
*** France: 1889 bronze with gilt plating 'Souvenir' Medal, International Universal Exposition, Paris. 60 mm, 58g. in lined wooden box. The obverse has the Eiffel Tower and an aerial view of the Fair; the reverse: has the inscription 'Souvenir de ma Visite a… ***
*** France. Statue of Liberty Inaugurated, 1886. Bronze medal (68 mm, 160g.) by Roty. Obverse: Small angel, in French Republican cap, transports (in a rowboat!) twin goddesses (France & USA) to the Statue of Liberty, in the background. 'Colossal Statue of… ***
*** Two plaques Exposition Universelle Internationale, Paris, 1900, a rectangular plaque in silver plated bronze by O. Roty. Reverse 1800, 1900 // Lvmen. Ventvris/ Tradit. Moritv / Ra Perenne. (5 x 3 cm) Dans Le Deuil De La Patrie, Juin Mdcccxciv, by O. Roty.… ***
*** France: 1867 Napoleon III Paris Universal Exposition Medal by Jules-Clement Chaplain. Bronze: 81 MM. Obv: High relief uniformed laureate Napoleon III bust left. Rev: Winged Genius with Industrial and Art Expo building below. Paris Mint, edge… ***
*** French Legion of Honour Medal, World War I. Blue, white and green enamel on base metal, 'Honneur et Patrie,Republique Francaise, 1870'. Red silk ribbon. Rectangular leatherette case embossed in gold lettering, ' Legion D'Honneur/ Chevalier'. Inside of… ***
*** Three medals Exposition D'Anvers, 1906, Wereldtentoonstelling, Amsterdam, 1895 & Exposition Universelle D'Anvers, Dilpome D'Honneur, 1894. Gilt metal and enamel. ***
*** Award Certificate by Rampart-Walter '1880-1881 Melbourne International Exhibition' First Order of Merit to D. Jouaust, Paris, France, Awarded Bronze Medal for Printing.' ***
*** Silver medal, 51 mm by H.Stokes, impressed around edge 'Charles Macintosh & Co., Manchester - Indiarubber Goods. In original satin-lined box). 92gr. Charles Macintosh Frs (1766, 1843) was a Scottish chemist and the inventor of waterproof fabric. The… ***
*** Grand Prize Medal / Louisiana Purchase / Exposition. 1904 St. Louis World's Fair Bronze, (74.3 mm x 60.2 mm, 150g.) Designed by Adolph A. Weinman (who later designed the Walking Liberty Half Dollar and Mercury Dime), obverse depicts Columbia, with her… ***
*** Three medals Exposition Universelle Internationale, Paris 1900, medals in bronze by J C. Chaplain, one awarded to G. Geradin, one in original red leatherette case with red bold lettering to the exterior Exposition Universelle/1900, awarded to Saurel… ***
*** Four medals and a plaque Eposition Internationale Des Industries Et Du Travail, Turin, 1911, a rectangular bronze plaque by P.Dautel. Original brown leatherette box with tooled gold lettering (7.1 x 5.4 cm) To be sold with Esposizione Internazionale Delle… ***
*** Four plaques, Exposition Internationale Des Industries Et Du Travail, Turin, 1911, two rectangular plaques, one bronze, one silvered bronze by P.Dautel (7.2 x 5.4 cm) Together with Expositions Turin Et De Roubaix, 1912, a rectangular bronze plaque by L De… ***
*** Emperor Napoleon III copper medal by Barre; 60 mm; 115 grams. Coats of Arms on reverse. (2 examples). ***
*** Three medals Exposition Internationale, Lyon, 1914, a gilt bronze medal by Christofle. (4.9 cm) Membre Du Jury Lyon, 1902, a gilt metal medal, blue and white enamel. (5.8 cm) Kvnst Avsstellving Erinerving An Die Industriege Gewerbe Vnd, (4.2 cm) ***
*** Great Exhibition, London, 1851, pair of medals in white metal (74 mm) by Ottley, obverse; first with bust of Prince Albert left, reverse, view of Exhibition building, inscription below; second with bust of Queen Victoria right, reverse, The Houses of… ***
*** Silver plated bronze exhibitor's medal/plaque by Oscar Roty (53 mm, 70g) in case of issue. Obv: shows a goddess and angel standing on a harbour with ships in the background. Below is the caption, 'Genio - Reduci - Patria - Grata'. Rev: decorated with… ***
*** Exposition Vniverselle, 1900 a rectangular silver plated bronze plaque by J E Roine La France Accveille/Et Covronnele Genie/Des Devx Mondes Reverse D'Apres A.Besnard (6.9 x 5.5 cm) ***
*** Two Art Deco medals Exposition Internationale, Paris, 1925, an octagonal medal by P. Turin (6 cm) and Foire Exposition De Courbevoie, a gilt bronze medal by R Cochet (4.4 cm) ***
*** Eight various medals Kejsar Alexander II Storfurste Till Finland, 1876, a bronze medal by Lea Ahlborn (6 cm) Till En Upplyst Och Nitisk Ledare, 1866 a bronze medal by Joh. Ericsson (5.9 cm) and Ehrenpreis Des K.K Handelsministeriums Cestna Cena a bronze… ***
*** Four medals Exposition Universelle, Bruxelles, 1921, 1930 and 1897 Diplome D'Honneur badge and Medaille D'Or and a button. ***
*** Great Exhibition Prize Medal in original case of issue. Bronze, 64 mm, by W.Wyon/G.G.Adams, impressed around edge 'Prize Medal of the Exhibition. Davy, Mackmurdo & Co. Class II' Davy, Mackmurdo & Co. were manufacturing chemists & druggists in London. ***
*** France: Napoleon III, [1852-1870]. 1856 bronze medal by Vauthier-Galle & Cavelier, depicting the cradle given for the birth of his son Napoleon Eugene Louis Jean Bonaparte by the city of Paris. Obv: Representation of the cradle on a pedestal, surrounded… ***
*** France: Souvenir de mon ascension dans le grand ballon captif à vapeur de M. Henry Giffard 1878 [Charles Trotin, designer.] [Souvenir of my ascent in the large tethered hot air balloon of Mr Henry Giffard], gilt commemorative medal, metal, ribbon and wood… ***
*** A gold half sovereign, Dated 1908, boxed. ***
*** Algeria: bronze plaque (49 x 67 mm; 98g.) signed by Salge on reverse. ***
*** Napoleon III copper award medal by Caque & Oudine; engraved on reverse for 'Paris - Corroyer / Amiens / Emploi De La Chaleur. Torrefacteur A Air'; 68 mm, Also, Napoleon III Exposition Universelle copper medal by Bovy, crowded scene in front of the Paiais… ***
*** Bronze Medal, by T R Pinches, exhibition building, rev female figures of Britain and the Continents, ships moored at quayside to left, (51 mm). Extremely fine. Also, 2 medals (41 mm; in silvered-bronze and gilt-bronze) 'Stamped in the Building by Uhlhorn,… ***
*** England: Reception of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie At the Guildhall, London, April 1855. Bronze medal by Benjamin Wyon. 1855, Bronze, 76 mm; 249g. Obv: Conjoined busts of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie: Napoleon III Et Eugenia Gallorum… ***
*** A collection of medals including a bronze 'Jury' medal in original box; another in original case; others issued by Spain, Italy and other French examples. Various metals. (6 items). ***
*** Copper medal (53 mm; 70gm) by Hamel of Rouen; Obverse: Eugenie - Imperatrice bust left; reverse: Exposition Nationale De Nantes 1861 with arms of the city. Uninscribed award medal. In original round wooden case. ***
*** Medallion: Uninscribed Bronze (76 mm) Queen Victoria veiled bust facing left E.A. Altmann. Melbourne' under bust, 'Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition Mdccclxxxvii', reverse 'First Order / of / Merit' in centre of enclosed wreath.In original… ***
*** by Tautenheyn of Franz Josef bust right and rev. two workers and a cherub, one in original presentation box (70 mm, 140g);A A collection of 5 medals comprising 2 bronze medals by Tautenhayn of Franz Josef bust right and rev. two workers and a cherub by… ***