Ultra Rare.......Vintage 1960 Heavy Plaited Copper Basket Used In Voting For Republic Election

Could be the only one still in existence - a heavy copper basket (1.3kg) used during the election when the public had to vote in favour of/or not in favour of the Union of South Africa becoming a republic.          The basket has a copper plate base which is engraved " F. F. V.      W. B.      1960" on the inside and "GEMAAK 5 OKT 1960 GEDURENDE ELEKSIE UITSLAG" on the base. It is in exceptionally good condition with no damage and was obviously looked after well.

                                  depth -     125mm.

                                  top diameter -     190mm.

                                  bottom diameter -     140mm.

                                  weight -     1,3kg.

A referendum on becoming a republic was held in South Africa on 5 October 1960. The vote was narrowly approved by 52.29% of the voters. The Republic of South Africa was constituted on 31 May 1961. 

Results : Yes vote 850,458 = 52.29%.

                 No vote 775,878 =47,71%.

                 Majority yes vote = +- 75,000.

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