Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 12 - Argentum 4 Nov 2017
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Medals by Subject, Shooting, Boer War period, the S. B. Joel Challenge Shield, silver medal, by Elkington, diaphonous lady holds wreath towards, rev. named in tablet, "Pte. J. Eamer", 38mm., very fine
The prize named after its benefactor, Solomon Barnato Joel (1865–1931), London born financier, who moved to South Africa in the 1880s where he made his fortune in connection with diamonds, later having interests in mining, railways and brewing. He was also a respected racehorse owner and breeder.
(80-120 GBP)
The prize named after its benefactor, Solomon Barnato Joel (1865–1931), London born financier, who moved to South Africa in the 1880s where he made his fortune in connection with diamonds, later having interests in mining, railways and brewing. He was also a respected racehorse owner and breeder.
(80-120 GBP)