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Hello David,
A glance at WO364 confirms William Hall's entitlement to his pair and LSGC, I should imagine that he simply picked up an example of the Star whilst there or perhaps sometime later as a souvenir and a reminder of the town, he died in New Zealand in 1942.
Regards Frank

The next Morton and Eden sale contains a Star without its top bar.

Their estimate fo £200-250 seems reasonable.

1019. Kimberley Star, 1899-1900, 'a'.

Spink sold two Stars yesterday. Both 'a's.

The first without the riband bar sold for a hammer price of £280. Totals (inc VAT on the commission for the UK only): £347. R6,900. Au$610. Can$580. US$450

The second with riband bar sold for a hammer price of £350. Totals (inc VAT on the commission for the UK only): £434. R8,600. Au$760. Can$730. US$560

Hi David, I have 2 Stars available at £ 300 incl postage if anyone needs one - both are 'a' letter - they're becoming more and more desirable it seems

From the next Spink auction


Picture courtesy of Spink

'b' hallmark.

A 'C' hallmark star from DNW's sale on Wednesday.

Sold for a hammer price of £260. Totals (inc VAT for UK only): £335. R6,700. Au$610. Can$550. US$430


Picture courtesy of DNW