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Sale 54
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
| The 9/09 Hawaii Collection - Decorations and Orders |
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Lot 1562 |
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Hawaiian Decoration - Companion Cross. Extremely Fine MF 2RO-24. Royal Order of Oceania Established by King Kalakaua on December 16, 1886 and awarded to those instrumental in promoting the welfare of the Kingdom and especially in advancing the good name and influence of Hawaii in the Polynesian Islands, the Pacific and Asia. Order not awarded after 1890. A total of 12 companion crosses were awarded. It is similar to the officer cross except with plain silver rays between arms and without the crown above. Order only, no ribbon. Very choice condition with no chips in the enamel. See page 157 of Medcalf's "Hawaiian Money Standard Catalog" second edition.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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$8,913 |
Lot 1563 |
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Hawaiian Decoration - Royal Household Order. A stunning royal order in near Mint condition This rare item can be found listed on page 158 of Medcalf's Hawaiian Money Standard Catalog, second edition. A beautiful example, this order was known in years past from only two museum specimens, one in the Bishop Museum and the other in Iolani Palace. A Royal "Household Order", it was awarded to female members of the Kalakaua dynasty as a symbol of a close family relationship. At the coronation of King Kalakaua in 1883 a photograph was taken showing Princess Poomaikelani wearing one on her shoulder. "The Royal Order was probably conferred on no more than six ladies," according to Medcalf. It is made of gold, surmounted with a Royal Crown. Gold and white enameled gold shield inscribed KULIA I KANUU. Center two gold ornamental letter Ks, the right facing backward to the left K. Worn on the shoulder, suspended from a red bow ribbon. 3-1/4" long. The last word on the inscription KANUU should have been KA NUU in two words ("the summit"). This was Queen Kapiolani's motto, "Strive for the Summit." Indeed, a precious, rare historical Hawaiian artifact of the Royal household.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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$23,000 |
Lot 1564 |
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1883 Lot of 4 ENAMELED Hawaiian Quarter Dollars. Each beautifully enameled on the reverse and each used as jewelry. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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$748 |
Lot 1565 |
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1883 ENAMELED Hawaiian Half Dollar. Beautiful enameling on the reverse with mounted pin back as used for jewelry.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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$863 |
Lot 1566 |
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1883 ENAMELED Hawaiian Dollar. Beautifully enameled on the reverse with mounted pin back as used for jewelry.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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$437 |
Lot 1567 |
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1883 Hawaiian Dollar mounted in an old silver Belt Buckel. A lovely antique piece of jewelry. The dollar grades Very Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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$322 |
Lot 1568 |
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1883 Hawaiian Dollar mounted in an old silver Belt Buckel. A lovely antique piece of jewelry. The dollar grades Very Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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$748 |
Lot 1569 |
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Antique Hawaiian Silver Belt. Consists of 20 1883 Quarter Dollars and an 1883 enameled Silver Dollar. An unusual item for the ultimate Hawaiian aficionado. Collectors highly esteem the enameled coins, many of which are believe to have been made in the 1920s when these things were fashionable to do.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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$2,013 |
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