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Auction #133 begins on 20 Aug 2026

Share Certificate:

ARISTON GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED - Klerksdorp, South African Republic (1889)

An authentic mining share certificate dating from the early days of the legendary Witwatersrand Gold Rush

Published: Pretoria, 1889

Reserve: $50

Approximately:

Estimate: $70

Bidding opens: 20 Aug 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 27 Aug 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Ariston Gold Mining Company was the 373rd company to be registered in the Transvaal Republic. It was registered in 1889 with a capital value of £80,000.

'This is to certify that George Bull is the Registered Proprietor of fifty FULLY PAID UP Shares, Nos. 71204 to 71253 inclusive. Dated at Pretoria in the South African Republic, this 10th day of August 1889.'

Signed by the Secretary and Directors.

  • Overall Condition: Very Good


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