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Many thanks, Neville.

Picture courtesy of Spink

Mayor of Kimberley's Medal 1899-1900, unnamed as issued.

Spink sold the Kimberley medal for a hammer price of £2,100. Totals (inc VAT on the commission for the UK only): £2,604. R51,700. Au$4,460. Can$4,060. US$3,050

.Courtesy of East Bristol Auctions (24/03/2023)

"Anglo-Boer War South Africa Campaign - scarce original 19th Century Kimberley Medal 'To The Gallant Defenders Of Kimberley' 'Invested 15th Oct 1899 and Relieved 15th Feb 1900 '. Unimpressed (as issued). No ribbon".


UNSOLD (Estimate £800-£1,200 GBP)


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Thank you Neville. It was interesting that it went unsold and wonder what would have become of it at a London auction house?

The suspension is atypical and of a heavier gauge than usual, so may be a replacement. Tool marks on the claw certainly suggest that it has, at the very least, been reattached. Perhaps this is why it struggled?