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Auction: 16017 - Bonds and Share Certificates of the World
Lot: 607

Compton & Gardner Black Reef Gold Mining Co. Ltd., £1 shares, 18[89], no.18, signed by Harry Barnato and Solly Joel as Directors, scrollwork at left, black, about very fine and scarce signatures, Barnato particularly so.

Harry Barnato (Henry Isaacs), c.1850-1908, brother and partner with his more famous brother Barney Barnato. Diamond and Gold Mining promoter and speculator.
Solomon Barnato Joel, 1865 - 1931, son of the Barnato brothers sister, Kate. Worked with Barney and Harry on the Diamond fields and on Barney's death he became head of the firm. Took an active part in the 'Jameson Raid'.

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