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Kimberley Stars 2 years 8 months ago #82794

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An unusual Star was on offer at DNW this afternoon. It sold for a hammer price of £120. Totals (inc VAT for UK only): £155. 1600R2,900. Au$260. Can$250. US$190


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Described as: Mayor of Kimberley’s Star 1899-1900, reverse hallmark with date letter ‘a’, lacking integral top riband bar and balls removed from points of star.
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Kimberley Stars 2 years 8 months ago #82818

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I find it difficult to understand why this is worth more than the scrap value. Even the suspension ring looks wrong.

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Kimberley Stars 2 years 8 months ago #82820

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dunnboer wrote: I find it difficult to understand why this is worth more than the scrap value. Even the suspension ring looks wrong.


I agree, could only think that a person needed a filler......

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Kimberley Stars 2 years 5 months ago #84017

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An unbelievable price yesterday was for this 'a' hallmark Star.

It sold for a hammer price of £700. Totals (inc VAT for UK only): £902. R16,900. Au$1,540. Can$1,350. US$1,060



The previous month, Noonan's had sold this pair, containing a unnamed 'a' Star, albeit without its top riband bar for a hammer price of £380 (totals (inc VAT for UK only): £489. R9,200. Au$830. Can$740. US$570).

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Kimberley Stars 2 years 4 months ago #84803

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The Kimberley Star seen 3 months ago and missing the 5 end of point balls is available from Chester medals for £295.
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Kimberley Stars 2 years 4 months ago #85069

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Kaplan Auction have a late addition to their sale on 17 August, an 'A' hallmark Star without the top suspender.

Estimate R4200.
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