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I have certainly not encountered similar prices in this century.

djb wrote: Where do these Spink estimates come from?

QSA (6) CC Tal DoL OFS LN Belf (7176 Pte. H. Fleming. K.R.R.C.), good very fine
[KSA (2)]

Henry Fleming was born at Kentish Town, London in 1873. He enlisted in the King's Royal Rifle Corps in July 1892, stating his trade as a plumber's labourer and served with them in South Africa (Queen's Medal & 6 clasps, King's Medal & 2 clasps);

Estimate: £70 to £90

I have been in touch with Marcus about these two issues, Re the estimate, Marcus suggested the recent quantity of Boer War material on the market was leading him to provide conservative estimates and setting appropriate expectations for the seller.

I have not noticed any diminution in the prices realised for Boer War medals - has anyone else?

I think that there is a very profound difference between a conservative estimate and a silly one, notwithstanding, I would certainly be delighted to pay the "top end" of it!





quote="djb" post=61215]I have been in touch with Marcus about these two issues, Re the estimate, Marcus suggested the recent quantity of Boer War material on the market was leading him to provide conservative estimates and setting appropriate expectations for the seller.

I have not noticed any diminution in the prices realised for Boer War medals - has anyone else?[/quote]

As well as the commission and VAT!

Frank Kelley wrote: I think that there is a very profound difference between a conservative estimate and a silly one, notwithstanding, I would certainly be delighted to pay the "top end" of it!





quote="djb" post=61215]I have been in touch with Marcus about these two issues, Re the estimate, Marcus suggested the recent quantity of Boer War material on the market was leading him to provide conservative estimates and setting appropriate expectations for the seller.

I have not noticed any diminution in the prices realised for Boer War medals - has anyone else?

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One time when you wouldn't mind paying the commission fees!

The two Talana QSAs went under the hammer at Spink yesterday and sold at hammer prices of £400 (R7,000) and £350 (R6,100), respectively.