Commemorative memorabilia - price guide and values

Antique Porcelain Plate and Transfer Mug, 19th Century Collectibles

Sydney interest: 'A Present from Summer Hill' antique porcelain plate; together with a transfer mug titled 'New South Wales Centenary, 1888, Wynyard Square', 19th century, (2 items), the plate 19 cm diameter

Melbourne Commemorative China Cup and Saucer, J&G Meakin, England

A City of Melbourne commemorative china cup and saucer, J and G Meakin, England, circa 1930/50, saucer 14 cm wide, cup 7.5 cm high

Sunderland Bridge Commemorative Glass Goblet, English 1810/20

A fine cut and etched glass goblet, commemorating the Sunderland bridge, originally built in 1797, English circa 1810/20, 16.5 cm high 10.5 cm diameter, initialled J.A.B

Creamware Pottery Plaques Commemorating William IV and Queen Adelaide

Two creamware pottery plaques commemorating William IV and Queen Adelaide, English circa 1830, 10 cm diameter Frames 17 and 19 cm diameter and 3.4 cm thick. Provenance: Havelock House Antiques, (George Sinclair) Goolwa, South Australia, 1990

Queen Adelaide Dolls House Plate, Staffordshire Creamware, English 1835

A small Staffordshire creamware black transfer printed circular dolls house plate commemorating Queen Adelaide, English circa 1835, 9.5 cm diameter. Provenance: John Baunton, England 1987

Queen Adelaide Commemorative Babies Plate, Staffordshire Creamware, English 1835

A Staffordshire creamware black transfer printed circular babies-plate commemorating Queen Adelaide, English circa 1835, 14.2 cm diameter, with moulded dogs and a monkey to the border. Provenance: John Baunton England 1987

Creamware pottery plaques commemorating William IV Coronation, English circa 1830

Two creamware pottery plaques commemorating the Coronation of William IV, English circa 1830, 10 cm diameter The frames 17 cm and 18 cm diameter and 3.8and 4 cm thick. Provenance: Havelock House Antiques, (George Sinclair) Goolwa, South Australia, 1990

Tasman Pulp and Paper Co. Commemorative Dish, 1963 Opening

A Tasman Pulp and Paper Company commemorative dish, for the official opening of Number 2 newsprint machine, 8 May 1963, height 6 cm, depth 21 cm

Cymric Silver and Enamel Commemorative Spoon, Liberty & Co

Archibald Knox (British, 1864-1933), Cymric silver and enamel commemorative spoon, mark of Liberty & Co., Birmingham, c. 1901, commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, enamelled ovoid bowl with cast Celtic knot work and inscription 'Anno Coron - E.R.…

Queen Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Commemorative Plate - 379g

Boxed Queen Elizabeth II sterling silver commemorative plate, approx 379 grams

Phar Lap's Training Bit: From Jim Pike's Racing Collection

Phar Lap bit as used by Jim Pike 1930-31 A training bit from Jim Pike's racing collection, as sold by Mrs Olga Pike to Roger East, then finally to auction as described by Tom Thompson for Cromwells 75th Anniversary Phar Lap auction, where items like…

Van Diemen's Land Anniversary and Hobart-Town Almanack 1831 Embellished

The van Diemen's land Anniversary and Hobart-Town Almanack for the year 1831. With embellishments. [Hobart town : James Ross, 1831]; xxxii 296pp, (small tear/loss to p.245/6); rebound; with folding frontispiece map, engraved title page featuring cockatoos…

1936 Adelaide Centenary Exhibition Noritake 'Kookaburra' Biscuit Plate

Centenary exhibition Adelaide, 1936 'Kookaburra' biscuit plate manufactured by Noritake, green factory mark to base, 16 cm diameter

NSW Governors Commemorative Plate, 150 Years of Progress

New South Wales 150 Years of Progress commemorative porcelain plate depicting the Governors of N.S.W. From 1788 to 1938, stamped 'Woods & Sons, Burslem, England', 27 cm diameter

Silver Plated and Pewter Commemorative Royal Wedding Collection Items

Four silver plated, pewter and glass items, comprising an English silver plated salver with pie crust edge and plain top engraved with a crest of a bull passant (J B Chatterley & Sons), a Royal wedding, commemorative pewter plate July 29th, 1981, a 1937…

Stuart Devlin Limited Edition Christmas Carol Surprise Boxes Collection

A collection of ten limited edition sterling silver, silver-gilt and enamel Christmas Carol surprise boxes, Stuart Devlin, 1971-1980, property from a distinguished private collection, New South Wales One box issued each year between 1971 and 1980, each as…

Desmond Clem-Murphy Aurum Sterling Silver Goblets Chichester Cathedral Commemorative

A pair of Desmond Clem-Murphy for Aurum sterling silver gilt Chichester Cathedral commemorative goblets, of tapering quatrefoil shape with gilded swallows and wheatsheafs, limited edition numbers 273 & 274 of 600, London 1976, approx 650 grams, 16.5 cm…

Victorian Warren & Charters Towers Commemorative Medallions, 1883-1921

Two early commemorative medallions including: Victorian Warren Pastoral & Agricultural Association medallion engraved for 1883, and marked for Evan Jones, Hunter Street, Sydney, diameter 4.5 cm approx ; and a brass Charters Towers School of Mines,…

Mother Teresa of Calcutta: United Nations First Day Cover Signature

Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1910 - 1997) signature on 1981 United Nations First Day Cover. Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu, better known as Mother Teresa, was an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun who, in 1950, founded the Missionaries of Charity . Saint Teresa of Calcutta…

Queen's Silver Jubilee Flag: Stars & Royal Emblem, 110x225cm

A flag commemorating the Queen's Silver jubilee, 1977, with applied stars and royal emblem, 110 x 225 cm

Sir William Dargie Waitangi Day Commemorative Plate - 1974

Sterling silver Waitangi day commemorative plate designed by Sir William Dargie, the centre engraved with 3 heads, flag and New Zealand day Waitangi February 6th 1974, 23 cm D, 360 grams

Shakespearean Fete: Commemorative Silk Broadsides from Melbourne Garrick Club

Commemorative Broadsides On Silk With Lace Borders, 'A Grand Shakspearean Fete by the members of the, Melbourne Garrick Club, in aid of the, Statue Fund, on Friday, April 22nd, 1864', featuring 'The Induction to The Taming of the Shrew' and the 'Merchant…

Amy Johnson MacRobertson Apron: 1934 England to Melbourne Air Race

Amy Johnson MacRobertson 1934 England to Melbourne Air race hand embroidered commemorative apron

Carved Teak Walking Stick Commemorating S.S. Wairarapa Wreck

An historic carved teak walking stick with silver ferrule engraved with commemorative inscription for the wreck of the S.S. Wairarapa on Great Barrier Island 1894 with the loss of 137 lives, Presumably made with salvaged teak, the intricate carving…

Green Glazed Centenary Plate with Buffalo and Gum Tree

Bosley S.A. Centenary plate, green glazed pottery plate depicting 'The buffalo arriving beneath the old gum Tree' marked to base

Stuart Devlin Gilded Silver Spoon, Opera House Commemorative

A Stuart Devlin opera house gilded silver spoon, length 15 cm commemorative piece, 1972. Designed and made by Stuart Devlin for David Jones. In case.

Vintage Anniversary Clocks with Glass Domes (8 words)

Four vintage anniversary clocks with glass domes, 20th century, the largest 25 cm high

German 400 Day Anniversary Clocks in Glass Domes

Three German 400 day anniversary clocks in glass and perspex domes, 20th century, the largest 29 cm high

German 400 Day Anniversary Clocks in Glass Domes (20th Century)

Three German 400 day anniversary clocks in glass domes, 20th century, the largest 31 cm high

Pair of German 400-Day Clocks in Glass Domes

Two German 400 day anniversary clocks in glass domes, one with skeleton dial the other with cream enamel decoration, 20th century, 22 cm and 23 cm high each overall

German 400-Day Anniversary Clocks in Domed Glass and Perspex

Two German 400 day anniversary clocks in glass and perspex domes with cream enamel decoration, 20th century, 29 cm and 30 cm high each overall

Pair of German 400 Day Anniversary Clocks in Glass Domes

Two German 400 day anniversary clocks in glass domes, 20th century, 29 cm and 30 cm high each overall

Commemorative New Zealand Crown and Half Crown

Commemorative New Zealand crown and half crown a commmemorative New Zealand crown and half crown, from Max Stern Pty.Ltd., 3 cm and 4 cm diameter. Provenance: Property from the collection of George Gyori, Melbourne

Rugby World Cup Memorabilia Set

Rugby World Cup attire: comprising 2007 'Beanie' and scarf; also 1991 & 1993 (3, different designs) commemorative ties. (6 items)

WWI Certificates of Appreciation for Local Servicemen

World War I Certificates of Appreciation: City of Hawthorn & Shire of Gordon original certificates commemorating the contribution to King and Country of local servicemen; both are framed & glazed, the larger 62 x 54 cm.

Wedgwood Tableware Set

Three various Wedgwood table wares comprising a 'Atlas' lidded card box and two sets of playing cards, a blue elephant shallow dish, and a yearly commemorative plate.

Australian Commemorative Stamp Packs Collection

Three commemorative Australian mint stamp packs comprising of 1988 Australian Bicentennial Collection 5 booklet set, 2006 Commonwealth Games Collection and 2000 Australian Gold Medallists Stamp Album

Margaret Hamilton Signed Wizard of Oz Plate

A Knowles, USA commemorative plate depicting the Wicked Witch of the West from Wizard of Oz 09418C, hand signed by Actress Margaret Hamilton, with authentication certificate & original box, diameter 22 cm

1937 Gold Key for Opening of Southland Hospital

George Lumsden (son) 9ct gold 1937 presentation key, engraved 'Presented To Thos Pryde Esq. Secretary S.H.B. 20.3.37 By E.R. Wilson Esq. Architect On Opening Southland Hospital'. Stamped maker's mark, length 6.7 cm.

Milford Track Centenary Wooden Pole - 100 Year Anniversary

Milford track Centenary wooden Pakeke pole issued for 100 year anniversary of New Zealand Milford track, 1888-1988, length 126 cm

Penny Black Centenary Letter Opener with Knives

Silver plated replica one penny black with two small knives, to be used as a letter opener, inscribed on reverse 'Penny black / Centenary / -1940-'. Fine. Provenance: John Murr collection. 3 x 2.5 cm closed

Port Pirie Diamond Jubilee Souvenir 1876-1936

South Australian Centenary official souvenir, of port Pirie diamond Jubilee 1876-1936 (Adelaide: 1936) first edition

Vintage Surf Life Saving Australia Trophy

Vintage brass Surf Life Saving Australia trophy commemorative brass figure of a standing Life Saver with rope reel, on wood base, circa 1930s, originally manufactured by Angus & Coote, height 15 cm

1976 Commemorative Spider Web Crystal Brandy Balloon

Commemorative etched crystal brandy balloon etched spider web decoration, inscription dated 1976, height 14 cm

Olmez 1915 Commemorative Pocket Knife Pistol with Turkish Flag

Turkish 1915 commemorative pocket knife pistol form, marked 'Olmez,' and 1915, with key ring attachment,inset with Turkish flag symbol.

1937 Christian X Danish Silver Caddy Spoon

Danish silver souvenir caddy spoon with decorative handle and inset 1937 Christian x commemorative medallion to bowl, weight 38grams

Turkish Silver Commemorative Plate, UNEF Gaza 1962/3

Turkish silver commemorative plate engraved with dedication: 'UNEF Sea View Officers Mess, Gaza...1962/3...' marked Bekir Silver to base, diameter 16 cm, weight 140grams

1972 London Silver Wedding Commemorative Plate

English sterling silver commemorative plate, hallmarked London, 1972, Rc, of circular form, limited edition no.586/2000, commemorating the silver wedding of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. Prince Philip, total weight 381gm, diameter 23 cm, with…

Victorian Centenary Book 1834-35 - 1934-35

'The Victorian Centenary Book 1834-35 - 1934-35', A Series of Records of People and Firms at the Time, of the Centenary, [Tavistock Press,Geo.A.List & Sons, Geelong.], 312pp, profusely illustrated; handbound.

Handmade brass wall plaque commemorating Melbourne's centenary

John Batman 'Melbourne & Victorian Centenary 1834-1934' handmade repousse circular brass wall plaque, diameter 27 cm

Antique Dutch Silver Tobacco Box, Dated 1883

Vintage Dutch silver tobacco box engraved decoration to lid, with commemorative dated 31st August 1883, gilt washed interior with dedication, hallmarked to lid and base, length 8 cm; weight 65grams.

LV 25th Anniversary Monogram Chopsticks Set

Louis Vuitton 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Monogram Chopsticks. Two pairs of monogram engraved chopsticks with chopstick rests. Made of natural wood. Chopstick length 22.5 cm. Chopstick rest dimensions 3.8 x 1.3 x 1.8 cm. Case length 27.8 cm.

Crystal Decanter Commemorating M.V. Oriana Sydney Visit 1996

Commemorative cut crystal shipping decanter commemorating M.V.Oriana visit to Sydney in 1996, retailed by Garrard London, in original box, height 26 cm

Vintage Silver Plate Cutlery Collection

Collection vintage silver plate cutlery pieces including: 9 various dinner/entree forks; four various commemorative knives; a decorated serving spoon; and pair serving forks; etc.

Assorted Sterling Silver Teaspoons with Golf and Commemorative Themes

Group six early sterling silver teaspoons including: London 1895; Birmingham 1913; Birmingham 1923; a commemorative spoon marked sterling; and two golf theme silver coffee spoons.

Limited Edition Joy to the World Plate

A Bradford exchange Joy to the World commemorative plate, limited edition 60/499, with original box & certificate, diameter 30 cm.

Royal Wedding Commemorative Spoons, 1981

Pair of sterling silver commemorative spoons, hallmarked Birmingham, 1981, Bm, commemorating the marriage of H.R.H. Prince Charles and lady Diana Spencer, 29th July, 1981, edition of 750, total weight 53gm, length 13.5 cm, boxed (2)

Nadia Comaneci Perfect Score Lithographic Print

Gymnastics: Nadia Comaneci: lithographic print (35 x 51 cm) commemorating 'The Perfect Score', for being the first gymnast to score the perfect '10', boldly signed in gold ink by Comaneci, with certificate of authenticity, limited edition numbered #228 of…

Swiss Silver Commemorative Beaker for Turicia-Kyburger

Swiss silver commemorative beaker engraved for 'Turicia-Kyburger....' marked to base, height 8 cm; weight 80grams appro0x.

Miniature Silver Collection: Pill Box, Bell, Knife Rest

Three various miniature silver pieces including: lidded pill box, marked 925; a miniature commemorative bell; and a knife rest.

NSW 150 Years of Progress Plate

Commemorative 1788-1938 NSW plate '150 Years of Progress,' with biographical details of Governors verso, diameter 27 cm.

Royal Doulton Golfing World Plate with Box (9 words)

A Royal Doulton 'Golfing World' commemorative cabinet plate, with original box, 30 cm diameter

Napoleon & Wellington Commemorative Plaques

Napoleon and Wellington pair of brass commemorative plaques, 19th century, 17.5 cm diameter

Kenneth Jack's Commemorative Plate for University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne, sterling silver commemorative plate designed by Kenneth Jack for Franklin Mint (1979), mounted, framed & glazed. The plate 20 cm diameter.

Victorian Commemorative Silver Spoon with Figural Finial

A Victorian silver gilt commemorative spoon, engraved on handle 'Henry Revell Reynolds, Baptzd Jan. 1st 1857 - festival of 'The Circumcision of Christ', figural finial, James Wintle, London circa 1850. Weight 66grams.

Hand-painted commemorative plates and Nippon plate

An American painted Nippon plate and 'The St Paul's Plate' by Coalport, 1925 and 1981, a hand painted plate with lengthy description verso of the tea clipper, the 'Ariel', by Lillian Gary Taylor, New York, 1925, and a gadroon edged plate featuring St…

Silver Jubilee State Coach Ornament

A 'Silver Jubilee' silver gilt Royal state coach ornament, 1977 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Toye, Kenning & Spencer, with Queen's head punch, a cast model of the Regal coach, commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee year, mounted on a…

Royal Porcelain Collection

An assorted collection of Royal commemorative visit porcelain, comprising tea cups, saucers and plates, the largest plate.

Assorted Brooches and Pins Collection

A quantity of commemorative and decorative brooches and pins, a quantity of commemorative and decorative brooches and pins, including Australian animals, shilling jewellery, cat's-eye cufflinks and Union badges.

Australian Centenary and Parliamentary Porcelain Collection

A large collection of Australian centenary and parliamentary porcelain, the largest plate 26 cm diameter.

Sydney 150th Anniversary Porcelain Collection

A small collection of Sydney 150th anniversary commemorative porcelain, comprising a large cake plate, two small cake plates, a dish, a cup and a milk jug, the large cake plate 25 cm wide.

Australian Discovery Porcelain Collection

A small collection of Australian discovery commemorative porcelain, including Crown Devon, the largest platter 35 cm long.

Royal Copenhagen Australian Commemorative Dishes Set

Three Royal Copenhagen Australian commemorative dishes, the largest 14.5 cm diameter.

Australian Bi-Centenary Coalport Mugs (1988)

Two Australian bi-centenary mugs by Coalport circa 1988, 8.5 cm high.

Australiana Collection

A collection of various Australiana, comprising a pair of metal mounted trumpet vases, a faceted amber glass bowl, a commemorative Coronation flask, two pieces of Australian pottery and a biscuit tin.

Melbourne Olympics & Australian Wildlife Playing Cards Set

A set of playing cards commemorating the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, together with two sets of Chevalier Australian wildlife playing cards.

Blue Mountains Centenary Porcelain Collection

A collection of five blue mountains Centenary porcelain, each printed 'The Centenary of the crossing of the blue mountains in May 1813, celebrated at mount York. Mount Victoria, May 1913', comprising a large cup and saucer, a plate, a jug and a vase, the…

9ct Gold Commemorative Jewelry Collection - 8.8g Total Weight

Three commemorative gold pieces of jewellery, a pin for Bygrove / Bowen, a pin featuring the map of Australia and the coat of arms, a fob pendant with the map of Australia; all 9ct gold. Total weight 8.8g.

Centenary Lustre Porcelain Collection

A collection of lustre glazed West Australian porcelain, commemorating the Centenary of Western Australia 1829-1929, the jug 16 cm high

West Australian Crested & Commemorative Porcelain Collection

A collection of West Australian crested and commemorative porcelain, including a salad bowl, mugs, dishes, a tureen and various small vessels, the bowl 22 cm diameter

1919 England-Australia Air Race Collection

1919 England - Australia Air Race collection including 1919 front page of San Francisco 'The Bulletin' with headline 'Flight to Australia'; 1920s badges of Sir Ross Smith (2); real photo postcard of Sir Ross & Sir Keith Smith at Enfield Aerodrome; glass…

Vintage Card Albums with Film Stars, Racing Cars and More

1950s-60s Atlantic cards in albums, noted 'Film Stars' [32] including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra & Elizabeth Taylor; 'Racing Cars' [64]; 'Queensland's Centenary' [32] & 'English Historical Series' [32]. Mainly Fair/Fine. (Qty 160 items)

Australian Centenary Blue Glass Plate, Coat of Arms, 26cm

Australian Centenary blue glass plate, of circular form with a scalloped rim, moulded with central coat of arms, diameter 26 cm

Royal Commemorative Cups: Coronation and Silver Jubilee

A King George V and Queen Mary Coronation commemorative cup, 1911 and a Silver Jubilee cup, 1935

Lord Nelson Pottery Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee Trinket Boxes

Two Lord Nelson Pottery, Queen Elizabeth commemorative Silver Jubilee trinket boxes, 1977

George V and Queen Mary Silver Jubilee Commemorative Set

An Empire and Shelley George V and Queen Mary Silver Jubilee commemorative cup and two plates, 1935

Wedgwood Royal Commemorative Pin Dishes and Ashtray Collection

Five Wedgwood Royal commemorative pin dishes and an ashtray including Prince Charles and lady Diana, Queen Elizabeth II

Royal Doulton Coronation Beaker, 1911

A Royal Doulton King George V and Queen Mary Coronation commemorative beaker, 1911, hairline crack

Lord Nelson Commemorative Wine Glass

An English Lord Nelson commemorative wine glass, 19th century, with a slender trumpet bowl, engraved to one side with a portrait of Admiral Lord Nelson and inscribed 'Nelson / 1805', engraved verso with the image of a ship and inscribed 'H.M.S Victory',…

Lord Nelson Commemorative Armor Plate

A Lord Nelson commemorative armorial plate, by Edme Samson, early 19th century, the circular body with a central shield and the motto 'Tria Juncta in Uno' and the residual motto 'Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat', inscribed 'Nelson / San Josef' and 'Nelson' to the…