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South Africa, Cape Town, South African Railways Catering Department, plain brass stamped 2/6, 2/-, 6d, 3d, additionally stamped on reverse 4, -, 6, 4 respectively, also 2/- stamped 6 (T.C10 set III; M.198, 203, 210, 211); Set IV in cupro nickel (M.215, 218, 221, 227, 235) countermarked 5, 7, 3, -, 3 respectively, others 2/6, (4, countermarked 4, 6(2), -) 2/- (3, countermarked 3, 5, 8) 1/- (6 - countermarked 3 (2), 4, 5, 8, -) 6d countermarked 8, 3d no countermark (Hern 570a-s). Fine - good very fine. (23)
Estimate $150
Passed in
South Africa, Cape Town, Union Steamship Co. Ltd 6d and 3d (2) in cupro-nickel (T.C11, M.-) (Hern 612b,c) undated but circa 1873. Good fine - very fine and rare. (3)
Estimate $200
Passed in
South Africa, Cape Town, University of Cape Town, 3d red and 1/- blue in coloured celluloid or plastic (T.C12 set 1; M.280, 286) a larger series 1d in black, 3d in red and 1/- in blue, the initial misprinted "U.T.C." instead of U.C.T. (T.C12 set 2; M.293, 298, 302; Hern 616a,d,q,k,m) undated but circa 1945; H.A.Bam and Co, wine merchants, no value stated, in cupro-nickel, faintly milled edge, almost plain (T.C15; M.7; Hern 36a) undated but used circa 1880's til 1906 (2); E.K.Green and Co no value stated but exchanged for 1d on return of empty bottle, undated but circa 1900 in bronze with milled edge (5) another countermarked P, another countermarked X; E.K.Green and Co Ltd in bronze, plain edge, short MERCHANTS (14mm), another countermarked A (twice), another countermarked X, long (17mm) (3), another countermarked 4, another countermarked A, in brass, merchants (15mm), another countermarked O, another countermarked X; a total of 18 pieces (Hern 252a); Royal Wine Store, Wynberg, in aluminium 3d, circa 1900 (T.C22; M.320; Hern 476a); Harold Sedgwick, Wine Merchant, in brass, centrehole no value stated circa 1920; J.Sedwick & Co Ltd., in aluminium no value stated, circa 1945 (T.C25; M.188; Hern 498a)(illus); S.Selzer, Parow Hotel 2d in brass (T.C26; M.508; Hern 502a) undated but circa 1940; The Van Ryn Wine and Spirit Company Limited 1d in brass (2), 2d in brass (2) (T.C28, type I; M.305, 307; Hern 626a,b,c) spelt LTD, 3d in brass (3) (T.C28 type II; M.-); J.Lawley and Co, advertising ticket in brass (T.C36; M.158; Hern 328a) undated but circa 1880. Very fine - extremely fine, the last scarce. (35)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
South Africa, Cape Town, Whyte and Co, halfpenny, 1861 (no value stated) by W.J.Taylor, London, (T.C14; M.314) (Hern 662a). A choice light brown (or tan) proof-like strike, FDC and rare thus.
Estimate $400
SOLD $420
South Africa, Cape Town, Henry C.Collison Ltd, Good For token in brass (25mm) uninscribed (T.C17, type I; M.-; Hern 116a). Good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
South Africa, Cape Province, Cedarberg, Wupperthal Mission, token for 1d in galvanised iron, circa 1900-02, issued by Rev.Gustav Schmolke (T.C40; M.326; Hern 670b). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $50
SOLD $300
South Africa, Cyphergat, Cyphergat Coal Co, 2s/-, 1s/-, 3d in brass, oval (missing the 6d) (T.C41; M-; Hern 138a,b,d) undated but circa 1890, like truck tokens, the first two bracteate style, the third (3d), uniface. Threepence extremely rare and may be the Harlech-Jones specimen mentioned as the only one known by Theron. Very fine - good very fine and rare. (3)
Estimate $750
SOLD $1,100
South Africa, Cape Province, Cyphergat Coal Co., 2/- in brass (T.C. 41) (Hern 138a); Hermann Soho, one shilling in brass (T.C. 42) (Hern 556a); East London 1d 1880 (T.C. 44) Kat River Co-Op, Ford Beaufort (T.C. 47) (Hern 310a); George, Divisional Council 1, 3/4, 1/2 Day events (T.C. 48) (Hern 226a, b, c); Baileys Golden Valley, set of four 2/-, 1/-, 6d, 3d in celluloid (T.C. 49) (Hern 32a-d) (M. 375, 7-9); Grahamstown, Morris's Hotel 1d 1872 in brass (T.C. 51; Hern 372a); Kimberley, Alexandersfontein Hotel 1/- and 3d in brass (T.C. 18; Hern 10b, d); De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd 1/-, 6d (2, one stamped Geyer on rev.) (T.C. 57; Hern 78b, 78c (2)); New Gordon Diamond Mining Company 1/- in brass (T.C. 59; Hern 388e); Kamfersdam Diamond Mine 1/- in brass (T.C. 60; Hern 308h); E.D.Drysdale 3d in brass (T.C. 65; Hern 162b); Riverton near Kimberley, The Hotel, set in brass 2/6, 1/-, 6d (T.C. 70; Hern 288a, b, c), in 2x2 holders. Fine - nearly uncirculated. (26)
Estimate $500
SOLD $440
South Africa, Grahamstown, Morris's Hotel, 1872 1d in gilt brass (T.C51; M.386) (Hern 372a). Toned some original gilding still shows, good very fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
South Africa, Kimberley, Bultfontein, Bult: Diamonds around value 2/-, 1/-, 6d in brass, undated but circa 1885 (T.C57; M.405, 7, 10; Hern 78a,b,c). Full mint bloom, uncirculated and rare thus. (3)
Estimate $350
SOLD $260
South Africa, Kimberley, New Gordon Diamond Mining Company, uniface 2/- in brass, undated but circa 1890 (T.C59) (Hern 388b). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
South Africa, Kimberley, Kamfersdam Diamond Mine, store checks or truck tickets, all octagonal 2/6 in brass, another with four holes pierced, another two in aluminium, unpierced (illus), 1/- in brass (illus) and 6d in brass both pierced with four holes (T.C60; M-) (Hern 308a,c,d,h.j) undated but circa 1900. Very fine - extremely fine and rare. (6)
Estimate $240
SOLD $210
South Africa, Kimberley, United Diamond Mining Company, 1/- in brass, uniface (T.C61) (Hern 614b) undated but circa 1885. Fine and rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
South Africa, Kimberly, Griqualand West Diamond Mining Co. Ltd shilling in white metal (Hern 254c, T.C62). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $450
South Africa, Kimberley, E.D.Drysdale, General Store (in Jones St) 6d in bronze, undated but circa 1878 (T.C65) (Hern 162a); Floyd and Cole, 1s/- in copper, undated but circa 1875 (T.C66; M.440) (Hern 212a). The first with attempted piercing at top otherwise neary very fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
South Africa, Kimberley, Gowie Brothers and Co., advertising ticket in brass, circa 1900 (T.C67; M.443) (Hern 246a), another, similar (illus). Nearly very fine; good very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
South Africa, Kimberley, D.Naylor contractor, uniface checks for 2/6 and 6d in white metal (T.C69; M.455, 458) (Hern 380a,c), undated but circa 1910. Some minor scratching on the second otherwise very fine or better and rare. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
South Africa, Kimberley, "The" Hotel, 6d check in brass (T.C70; M.464) (Hern 288c) circa 1880 (illus); Middleburg, James Macneill, in zinc, by W.J.Taylor London, edge milled, (T.C71; M.467) (Hern 346a) undated but circa 1865. Nearly very fine, the second rare. (2)
Estimate $150
Passed in
South Africa, Middleburg, James Macneill, 1d in zinc (T.C71; M.467) (Hern 346a) circa 1865. Grafitti scatching in centre of reverse otherwise good very fine and rare, especially in this condition.
Estimate $120
Passed in
South Africa, Cape Province, Middelburg, James Macneill 1/ 2d in white metal, edge plain (Hern 346a) (holed); Transvaal Paramount Stores Johannesburg in aluminium (Hern 416a); ZAR Paul Kruger President (in Wm), pond imitations in brass (5), Gruefe Van Paul Kruger in cupro-nickel, Cape Town, Dog Tag 1916. Very good - extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Montagu, Brink Brothers, store tickets, fibre tickets for ?1 (red), 10/-, 1/-, 6d, 3d, 1d (all grey)(2 sets plus an unstamped penny (ie.no serial no) in brass 2/6, 2/- and 1/- (2 sets) all with three or four digit serial numbers on the reverses (T.C72)(M.470- 486 range) (Hern 70a-k) undated but circa 1944. Very fine - extremely fine. (19)
Estimate $100
Passed in
South Africa, Cape Province, Montagu, Brink Brothers 2/6 in brass, 10/-, 1/-, 6d, 3d in fibre (T.C. 72) (Hern 70b, c, e, f, h), Diamond Council (T.C.73 d, 1/2, 1/4 Day units), Orchard, Cape Orchard 2/6 in brass (T.C. 74, Hern 86a), Port Elizabeth, Guthrie & Co. in brass (T.C.75) rosette stamps (Hern 258a); Port Nolloth, J.Dembitzer 1/- and 3d in brass (T.C.77; Hern 152b, d); Somerset East, Municipal Beer 3d in fibre (T.C. 80; Hern 560c); University of Cape Town, two sets 1/-, 9d, 6d, 3d, 2d, 1d, in fibre (T.C. 12; Hern 616) in 2x2 packets. Fine - nearly uncirculated. (22)
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
South Africa, Orchard, Cape Orchard Co. Ltd., Fruit merchants workers checks in brass for 2/6 (illus), 2/-, and 1/- (2) (T.C74; M.500, 2, 4) (Hern 86a,b,c) undated but circa 1905. Good fine - very fine and rare. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
South Africa, Kimberley, Port Elizabeth, Wilson Cutler (Hern 136a). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
South Africa, Port Elizabeth, Guthrie and Co, cartage contractors to the railway and harbour, worker's tally in brass, uniface (T.C75; M.511) (Hern 258a) another but with stars instead of roses as dividers (M.512)(illus) undated but circa 1903. Fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
South Africa, Port Nolloth, J.Dembitzer, 1897, storekeepers checks in bronze for 2/- (2)(illus), 1/-, 6d (illus), 3d (2) (T.C76; M.514, 6, 8, 20) (Hern 152a,b,c,d). The shilling damaged and corroded otherwise fine - good very fine and rare. (6)
Estimate $240
SOLD $260
South Africa, Port Nolloth, F.W.Dreyer, store checks in pressed copper (bracteate style) for one shilling, 6d (2), 3d, (T.C77, the sixpence not published by Theron) (Hern 158a,b,c), 6d is 31.5mm; undated but circa 1897. Good very fine and very rare, especially as a set. (4)
Estimate $400
SOLD $700
South Africa, Somerset East, S E M , Municipality beer hall check for Bantus "Kaffir Beer" in brown fibre for 3d, undated but issued 1938-56, (T.C80; M.524; Hern 560c)(2); Victoria East, J.Parkes, wine merchant threepence in cupro-nickel (farthing size) H W on truncation, undated but circa 1872 (T.C83; M.596; Hern 418a) (illus). Very fine, the second rare. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
South Africa, Cape Colony, Cape Town etc, ELD 1843 C.C. (Cape Colony) (East London D) work tally in brass (38mm) (illustrated); Tally, C in relief on obverse in brass (31mm), serial 276423 impressed on back; The Corporation of the City of Cape Town/1895 impressed 1056 in bronze scalloped edge (6 foils), possibly a dog tag (25mm) pierced for suspension (illustrated); City Arms Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope/1880 in brass (25mm) similar shape to previous reverse evidence of serious double or prevous strike, unissued (illustrated); Key Tag, Citizens Key and Property Indemnity Ltd, Cape Town in WM (33 x 19mm); Advertising ticket or medalet in aluminium (30mm) Thorpe Stuttaford & Co, Cape Town (Department Store) circa 1900; Table Mountain Cable Car souvenir medals in bronze and aluminium (33mm) another, different dies in aluminium; The American Swiss Watch Co, Cape Town aluminium enclosed (or ringed) farthing circa 1938 (Hern 14a). Fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Kimberley, City of Kimberley, private vehicle plate blue and white enamelled iron 69 1914 (43 x 37mm); Private 2 wheeler B.M. (B. Municipality) 1913 serial 234 in bronze (29mm) bracteate; Durban, Automatic Amusement Co, in brass (32mm) circa 1935 (T.N7; M.38); Dannhauser F & K. in script in bronze (23mm) circa 1950; Queensbury Liberal Club 1/ 2d (Antill Leeds) in brass (21mm); I.S.T.M. Co. Ltd, uniface in brass (31mm) (Mining Company check circa 1900 (illustrated); DMC (impressed)/6d (stock die from England) (Diamond Mining Co.) check in white metal? (26mm); pair of tallies in iron or tin (thin sheet metal) (38mm) N.R.R., the other V.R.E.; B.G.C. 6d in bronze (21mm) circa 1875 (illustrated); BRMC/value 3d in brass (17mm) (amusement token circa 1950?); Swan Bar TG/3d in brass (26mm) incuse lettering both sides; Stellenbosch Farmers Winery seal in brass (24mm) by McCallum Box 1016 Cape Town. Fine - extremely fine, some rare. (13)
Estimate $150
SOLD $400