Stocks and Bonds
London, England, ca. 1902-1905
5 London-South Africa "Blood Diamond" Stock Certificates, early 1900s
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A collection of five stock certificates from various mining companies associated with conflict diamonds, better known as blood diamonds. All are from London companies dating from the early 1900s [ca. 1902-1905] who owned mines in South Africa. Four of the five are printed in both English and French. All with flattened folds. With varying degrees of wear, soiling, and toning. Please refer to the photographs for further condition information.

The group includes the following:
1. Elands Drift Diamond Estates Limited. Measuring 14.25" x 19.75", London, dated October 30, 1903. No. D2027, issuing 25 shares at ?1 or 25 francs each. With 20 retained tickets. Printed in both English and French.
2. Elands Drift Diamond Estates Limited. Measuring 14.25" x 19.75", London, March 7, 1905. No. B3751, issuing 5 shares at ?1 or 25 francs each. With 20 retained tickets. Printed in both English and French.
3. Elands Drift Diamond Estates Limited. Measuring 14.25" x 19.75", London, dated January 7, 1902. No. A0680, issuing 1 share at ?1 or 25 francs each. With 20 retained tickets. Printed in both English and French.
4. De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited. Measuring 16" x 10", London, dated March 1, 1902. No. A12732, issuing 1 share of Preferred Stock at ?2 and 10 shillings each. Printed in both English and French.
5. The South-Eastern Gold Mining Company, Limited. 3pp of a bifolium, measuring 12" x 16", London, n.d. [1900s]. No. 612, unissued 5 shares at ?1 each. With 20 retained tickets.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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14.25" x 19.75"