Lot 4848
Sale NZ1 · The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)
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(Australia), Kiwi Novelty Company, token struck in brass (31mm), 'For Amusement Only'. Toned, very fine.
Rex Ball, a New Zealander who had emigrated to South Africa, was owner of the Kiwi Novelty Company Pty., Ltd., Johannesburg and Kenilworth Showland, the Beach, Durban, both in South Africa. He entered the coin machine business in 1933 operating six Mills candy vendors. He formed the Kiwi Company with his brother Darcy in 1936.
When the South African government banned most machines in 1938, the equipment was shipped to Australia. He operated in Sydney between 1938 and 1960.
- Estimate
- $80
- Result Status
- Passed in