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From Kaplan Auctions, February 2003:

O'okiep medal in silver (H. Wellman). Estimate R55,000 - 60,000

Fast forward two years to the Kaplan auction in May 2005 and with a slight change in surname:

QSA (0) (Lt H. Willman Namaqualand T.G.) engraved
O'Okiep Medal in silver for Officers (H. Willman).

Included in lot are 3 Photographed photos on which recipient appears in uniform. High Quality Facsimile of Certificate to Col. Shelton, 2 certificates for shares in the Cape Copper Company Ltd. One Certificate is for One Ordinary share and the other for Ten Ordinary Shares (with 1 coupon attached with adhesive tape), one Newspaper "The Standard and Diggers News" dated Johannesburg, December 9, 1899 (Newspaper is Brittle from age and folded with frayed edges) 1 Newspaper "The Ladysmith Lyre" dated 5 December 1899. Split on fold line and frayed edges. Silver slouch hat badge for Namaqualand Town Guard Bat. As worn on photo is included.

Estimate now R70,000.

QSA (0) (Pte W J Hart Manaqualand TG)
O'Okiep Medal, bronze

Liverpool Medals May 1988 £420

O'okiep Medal, bronze (H Cameron). Liverpool Medals May 1990 £450.

O'okiep Medal, bronze (J O'Neil). Collett, September 1993 £650

Hi David
In your write-up on the CCC medal you mention an 1890 cricket photo featuring Burrows. Where can I access it?
Henk