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Lot 566

CUMBERLAND, Overend, Overend Lime Works [Earl of Lonsdale], copper 6 Bushels, 1812, value, rev. L above date, 24mm, 5.17g/12h (Finlay 110; D & W 293/120; Noble II, 465). Fine, very rare

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Lot 567

CUMBERLAND, Whitehaven, cast brass, c. 1750, WHITE HAVEN in two lines, rev. HAR BOUR in two lines, 29mm, 12.40g/12h (Finlay 1; D & W 297/159; Mitchiner 5338; Noble II, 480). Very fine The exact purpose of this piece remains unclear

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Lot 568

CUMBERLAND, Whitehaven, Whingill Colliery [William Fletcher], copper, 1679, whin gill dividing dates and ornaments, rev. WFC between ornaments, countermarked with two small hexafoils, 26mm, 5.43g/5h (Finlay 23; D & W 296/152). Good fine, rare

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Lot 569

Cumberland, Whitehaven, Whitehaven Colliery, Sir John Lowther, copper (2) and brass, dragon passant, revs. cypher, all 23mm, 6.42g/12h, 5.49g/12h, 4.82g/12h (Finlay 18, 20; D & W 291/109) [3]. Second very fine with light brown patina, others fine and fair

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Lot 573

ESSEX, Walton-on-the-Naze, John Kirby, Copperas tokens (4), WALTON, revs. IK, all countermarked 1736 in two punches, three from one pair of dies, 5.69g/7h, 5.51g/12h, 3.76g/12h, one from different dies, 4.03g/12h (D & W 296/147; Mitchiner p.1812; Noble II, 477) [4]. Generally fine

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Lot 575

AYRSHIRE, Ayr, copper bracteate, J.A. AND Co AYR in three lines, 25mm, 2.14g (D & W Ð; Seaby ST Ð; Brodie Ð). Fine to very fine, extremely rare, perhaps the only known specimen Provenance: Clayton Collection; F.S. Cokayne Collection [from Baldwin February 1930]

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Lot 576

Fife, Culross, Wester Main Colliery, copper Shilling and Sixpence, arms of the Earl of Dundonald, coronet above, motto on scroll below, revs. shield containing two crossed coal picks, edge grained, 27mm, 5.88g/12h; 21mm, 3.20g/12h (D & W 285/44, 285/45; Seaby ST 694; Mitchiner 5359; Brodie 366-7; Noble II, 450). First fine, second good fine

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Lot 578

Uncertain location, cast brass (2), early 18th century, ship, rev. BI, 27mm, 9.06g/6h; ship, rev. B+, 24mm, 8.94g/6h (D & W Ð; Noble II, 484) [2]. Crude style, very fine for issue, rare First only illustrated

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Lot 579

CHESHIRE, Heaton Norris, Ash Pleasure Gardens, [Samuel] Drabble, copper, ash-tree, rev. pigeon, 30mm (Edge P56; D & W 59/115; MG 719; Noble II, 763; cf. DNW T6, 249); LANCASHIRE, Ashton-under-Lyne, Snipe Gardens, T. Schofield, brass, conjoined hands, rev. bird, 27mm, 8.76g/6h (D & W 43/2; Noble II, 770); Hulme, Pomona Gardens, W. & J. Beardsley, brass, 25mm, 5.35g/12h (D & W 60/121; MG 721; Noble II, 771); Manchester, Jennison’s Strawberry Gardens, brass, 25mm, 6.07g/12h (D & W 90/333; Noble II, 817); Jennison’s Zoological Gardens, brass, lion, rev. elephant, 25mm, 6.27g/12h (D & W 90/332; MG 895; Noble II, 817; cf. DNW T6, 636); Vauxhall Gardens, John Pownall, brass, 28mm, 6.71g/6h (D & W 91/342), R.T., brass, 25mm, 5.00g/6h (D & W 91/341; MG 743; Noble II, 818); Pendleton, Clay Hall Tea & Strawberry Gardens, Thomas Gardner, brass, 26mm (D & W Ð) [8]. Generally about very fine, some scarce Last only illustrated

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Lot 580

KENT, Gravesend, Rosherville Botanical Gardens, copper, 14.57g/12h (D & W 95/369; MG 716; cf. Noble 91, 4009); LONDON, Brompton, Cromwell’s Gardens, brass Sixpence, value both sides, 29mm, 7.51g/6h (D & W 67/171; MG 654); Warwickshire, Birmingham, Royal Vauxhall Gardens, Joseph Wilder, white metal Threepence, rev. J. WILDER FIRE WORK MAKER PROPRIETOR, 29mm, 7.91g/12h (D & W 51/56; Whitmore 3125); New Vauxhall Gardens, T[homas] Hale, brass, 26mm, 5.12g/12h (D & W 51/58; Whitmore 2562) [4]. Fine, first better, second very rare, last pierced Provenance: First F.W. Yeates Collection, F.S. Cokayne Collection [from Baldwin July 1923]. Obverses of first two only illustrated

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Lot 581

Lancashire, Liverpool, Zoological Gardens (Est. 1833), Thomas Atkins, copper, elephant, visitors check, rev. legend, 32mm, 7.53g/12h (D & W 62/139; MG 866; Noble II, 771; cf. DNW T6, 635). Usual weakness in centre of reverse, otherwise very fine

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Lot 582

London, Lambeth, Vauxhall Gardens, uniface lead trial for a badge, unsigned [by R. Yeo after W. Hogarth], three Cupids, pedestal below inscribed iocos¾ conveniunt lyr¾, scrolled border, 47mm, 19.61g (cf. D & W 84/284; cf. MG 678; cf. DNW T6, 639). A later striking from the die in rusted state, very fine and extremely rare Provenance: F.W. Yeates Collection; F.S. Cokayne Collection [from Baldwin May 1923]

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Lot 583

London, Lambeth, Vauxhall Gardens, uniface lead trial for a badge, unsigned [by R. Yeo after W. Hogarth], Erato seated right with lyre, greeting robed female, vereor ne ultimum below, scrolled border, 41mm, 27.17g (cf. D & W 85/289; MG Ð; cf. DNW T6, 641). A later striking from the die in rusted state, chipped at bottom, otherwise very fine and extremely rare Provenance: F.W. Yeates Collection; F.S. Cokayne Collection [from Baldwin May 1923]

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Lot 584

London, Lambeth, Vauxhall Gardens, uniface lead trial for a badge, unsigned [by R. Yeo after W. Hogarth], Mercury standing, wearing petasus, bull at left and sleeping man at right, scrolled border, 46mm, 20.38g (cf. D & W 86/295; MG Ð; cf. DNW T6, 643). A later striking from the die in rusted state, very fine and extremely rare Provenance: F.W. Yeates Collection; F.S. Cokayne Collection [from Baldwin May 1923]

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Lot 585

London, Lambeth, Vauxhall Gardens, uniface lead trial for a badge, unsigned [by R. Yeo after W. Hogarth], Britannia standing left, holding spear, offering hand to semi-kneeling muse, shield at right, tamen inter arma below, back with traces of the arms of the School for Music, 48mm, 22.80g (D & W Ð; MG Ð; Noble II, 812; cf. Baldwin Auction 12, 1011 and DNW T6, 644). A later striking from the die in lightly rusted state, good very fine and extremely rare Provenance: F.W. Yeates Collection; F.S. Cokayne Collection [from Baldwin May 1923]

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Lot 586

London, Marylebone, Marylebone Gardens, 1766, uniface brass, marybone admit two and date within border of palm leaves, French horns above and book below, engraved (No. 129), 38 x 32mm, 7.86g (D & W 78/235; MG 657). Very fine and very rare Marylebone Gardens occupied the site of what is now bounded by Beaumont and Devonshire streets, Upper Wimpole and Upper Harley streets. Opened in the late 17th century, they enjoyed a zenith of popularity in the 1730s and 1740s and subsequently were enlarged to some 8 acres in 1753, but by the mid-1760s decline set in and the gardens ceased to open regularly in 1776

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Lot 587

Somerset, Bath, King James’s Palace, brass Sixpence, bust of James II left, rev. legend, countermarked rt monogram [Robert Tanner], 31mm, 10.43g/6h (Minnitt/Young 65; D & W 45/14; MG 698; cf. DNW T6, 648). Good fine

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Lot 588

Hampshire, Southampton, Hampshire County Cricket Club, uniface brass, 32mm, 6.86g; SUSSEX, Chichester, Boxing, the Tom Spring/John Langan Contest, 1824, brass (2) and white metal, two pugilists, revs. BOXIANA, pair of boxing gloves, all 23mm, 4.21g/3h, 4.21g/3h, 3.51g/3h (MG 1157); YORKSHIRE, Sheffield, Darnall Cricket Ground, brass, W, rev. cricket bats, ball and wicket, GRAND MATCH ADMISSON TICKET, 25mm (D & W 55/91) [5]. Last fine, others about very fine and better

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Lot 589

Co DURHAM, Gateshead, Grand Theatre of Varieties, uniface brass, by M. van der Velde, legend around central hole, 30mm (Gardiner p.23; D & W 5/49; MG 616; Noble II, 741). Very fine

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Lot 590

Lancashire, Liverpool, Liverpool Theatre, uniface copper, LIVERPOOL THEATRE around PITT, 34mm, 12.54g (D & W 7/68; MG 416); Royal Colosseum, T[homas] Heath, copper, theatre, rev. liver bird, 32mm, 14.86g/6h (Todd 59.2; D & W 8/85; MG 620; Noble II, 631) [2]. First fine, second about very fine First only illustrated

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Lot 591

LONDON, Blackfriars Road, New Surrey Theatre, 1865, Richard Shepherd, uniface brass, date around BOX, 32mm, 8.80g (D & W 36/389; MG 309); Whitechapel Road, Royal Pavilion Theatre, uniface brass, P THEATRE C in three lines, 32mm, 11.18g (D & W 40/422; MG 330) [2]. Fine and better, both rare Provenance: Second F.S. Cokayne Collection [from Baldwin August 1931]. The New Surrey Theatre was built in 1866 on the site of the burnt-out Surrey Theatre, formerly the Royal Circus, and opened on 26 December of that year. Richard Shepherd was joint manager 1848-69

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Lot 592

LONDON, Covent Garden, Theatre Royal, copper, by T. Pingo, bust of the Duke of Cumberland right, rev. BOX, 19.68g/12h (Eimer Ð; D & W 14/170; MG 181; Noble II, 656). Minor edge bruising, fine, very rare

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Lot 593

LONDON, Covent Garden, Theatre Royal, 1762, uniface copper, FIRST GALLY., 28mm, 7.37g (D & W 12/118; MG 202; Noble II, 643; cf. DNW T6, 658); Theatre Royal, 1796, copper, BOX, rev. cross formed of rings, 27mm, 7.35g (D & W 12/122; MG 214; Noble II, 647; cf. DNW T6, 659) [2]. Fine, second with verdigris spot on obverse but rare

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Lot 594

LONDON, Covent Garden, New Theatre, 1809, brass, BOX, rev. P, 8.78g/11h (D & W 12/127 var; MG 254 var; Noble II, 650); uniface copper, first p[it] p[rince’s] s[ide], 29mm, 7.34g (D & W 13/149; Noble II, 653); uniface copper, UP GALL, 29mm, 10.11g (D & W 14/165; MG 259); uniface copper, GALL, 29mm, 10.20g (D & W 14/167; MG 260) [4]. Generally fine, first with central hole

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Lot 595

LONDON, Coventry Street, Prince’s Theatre, uniface copper, PRINCES THEATRE, 30mm, 11.92g (D & W 34/364; MG 349; Noble II, 710); uniface copper Transfer ticket, PIT TO LOWER around colour transfer PRINCE’s CIRCLE, 31mm, 10.00g (D & W 34/368; Noble II, 677); Dorset Gardens, Queen’s Theatre, 1684, gilt copper, bust of Maria d”Este right, rev. FOR THE FIRST GALERIE above date, 31mm, 11.74g (D & W 23/261; MG 78) [3]. First fine but scuffed, second good fine but transfer partly worn, last mediocre Provenance: First F.W. Yeates Collection, F.S. Cokayne Collection [from Baldwin June 1923]; second Glendining Auction, 8 November 1933, lot 181 (part), F.S. Cokayne Collection

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Lot 596

LONDON, Drury Lane, Theatre Royal, 1684, copper [by J. Roettier], conjoined busts of Charles II and Catherine of Braganza right, rev. VPPER GALERIE above date, 27mm (D & W 18/198; MG 13). Obverse about fine, reverse good fine, scarce

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Lot 598

LONDON, Drury Lane, Theatre Royal, plated brass, BOX in centre, rev. IOHN WILLIAMS, 39mm, 10.18g/3h (D & W 19/213; MG 52). Flan slightly bent, otherwise fine but the reverse legend partly indistinct, rare

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Lot 599

LONDON, Drury Lane, Theatre Royal, engraved brass, THEATRE ROYAL, rev. named (Chas. Denis Esq.), 38mm (D & W Ð). Very fine but would benefit from judicious cleaning, very rare Provenance: F.W. Yeates Collection; F.S. Cokayne Collection [from Baldwin July 1923]

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Lot 600

LONDON, Drury Lane, Theatre Royal, white metal, DRURY LANE THEATRE around GALLY., rev. P, 31mm, 8.27g/6h (D & W 21/232). Good fine, rare

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Lot 601

LONDON, Drury Lane, Theatre Royal, octagonal brass, rev. DRESS CIRCLE, 30mm, 7.67g/12h (D & W 21/237); uniface copper (2), UPPER CIRCLE above THEATRE ROYAL, back of one stamped E. COTTRILL MEDALLIST, etc, both 32mm, 6.73g, 7.72g (D & W Ð) [3]. Fine and better Provenance: First and last F.S. Cokayne Collection [first gift from Baldwin January 1931, second “from Baldwin Collection November 1936]

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Lot 602

LONDON, Haymarket, Theatre Royal, copper, theatre royal within oak-wreath, rev. PIT between sprays of flowers and leaves, 32mm, 13.35g/6h (D & W 21/239; MG 145). Minor marks, otherwise very fine

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Lot 603

LONDON, Haymarket, Theatre Royal, 1778, uniface copper, PIT above date, 37mm, 11.53g (D & W 24/270; MG 161; Noble II, 680); uniface brass, haymarket circle, 29mm, 7.07g (D & W Ð; MG 176) [2]. Fine, first bent, lightly scratched and with “P” engraved above PIT, second rare

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Lot 604

LONDON, Strand, Lyceum, Theatre Royal, English Opera House, uniface copper, BOX, 37mm, 12.00g (D & W Ð; Mitchiner 5720; Noble II, 702); uniface brass, GAL, 35mm, 10.83g (D & W 32/340) [2]. Good fine, second with square central piercing, both rare Provenance: Second F.S. Cokayne Collection [from Spink April 1922]

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Lot 605

LONDON, Waterloo Road, R[oyal] C[oburg] T[heatre], uniface copper, GAL 1, 31mm, 10.16g (D & W 10/102; MG 311; Noble II, 635). Good fine

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Lot 606

WARWICKSHIRE, Birmingham, Birmingham Theatre, 1774, copper, by J. Westwood, bust of William Shakespeare right, rev. FREE TICKET, etc, un-named, 31mm, 13.81g/12h (D & W 1/7; Ogden, BNJ 1910, Ð; Symons, SNC August 2008, pp.196-7); Stratford-on-Avon, Garrick Theatre, 1830, brass, bust of David Garrick right, rev. GARRICK THEATRE around W & C, 31mm, 8.72g/12h (D & W Ð; Noble II, 727) [2]. First fair, second with excavated appearance but fine, both very rare Second only illustrated

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Lot 607

Co DUBLIN, Dublin, Theatre Royal, copper, crowned WM monogram, THEATRE ROYALL around, THE UPPER GALLERY in centre, rev. shield containing harp, 29mm, 9.16g/12h (D & W 3/24). Good fine and patinated, very rare Provenance: G.W. Panter Collection, Sotheby Auction, 16-17 July 1929, lot 104 (part); F.S. Cokayne Collection [“from Baldwin Collection” November 1936]

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Lot 608

Co DUBLIN, Dublin, Theatre Royal, copper, crowned WM monogram, THEATRE ROYALL around, THE MID: GAL: in centre, rev. from the same die as previous, 29mm, 8.60g/12h (D & W 3/25; MG 372; cf. DNW T6, 677). Almost fine, very rare Provenance: G.W. Panter Collection, Sotheby Auction, 16-17 July 1929, lot 104 (part); F.S. Cokayne Collection

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Lot 609

Co DUBLIN, Dublin, Theatre Royal, copper, crowned GR monogram, THEATRE ROYALL around, GALLERY in centre, rev. shield containing harp, 31mm, 11.46g/12h (D & W 3/26; MG 374). About fine, extremely rare Provenance: G.W. Panter Collection, Sotheby Auction, 16-17 July 1929, lot 104 (part); F.S. Cokayne Collection

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Lot 610

Co DUBLIN, Dublin, Theatre Royal, uniface copper, royal crown, rose, thistle and shamrock below, 38mm, 15.92g (D & W 4/30; MG 376; Noble II, 621). Edge nick, about fine

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Lot 611

Uncertain location, engraved copper, theatre admit two pit before 7 in four lines, rev. named (E. Fitzsimons), 34mm, 22.52g/12h (D & W 41/429, this piece). Several rim nicks, about fine, extremely rare Provenance: F.S. Cokayne Collection [from Baldwin May 1922]

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Lot 612

Uncertain location, rectangular engraved copper, ADMIT BEARER B.W.P. in three lines above other initials, rev. more initials, 40 x 33mm, 12.46g/6h (D & W Ð). Very fine and very rare; an intriguing research project Provenance: F.W. Yeates Collection; F.S. Cokayne Collection [from Baldwin August 1923].

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Lot 613

Uncertain location(s), copper bracteate, BOX, 33mm, 7.16g (D & W Ð; MG Ð); plated brass, DRESS CIRCLE both sides, pellet borders, 11.37g/12h (D & W 40/421); uniface copper, PIT, 39mm, 10.67g (D & W 40/423; MG 454); copper bracteate, PIT, from the same letter punches as previous, 35mm, 4.65g (cf. D & W 40/423; cf. MG 454); copper bracteate, PIT, cable border, 32mm, 7.05g (D & W 40/424; MG 455); copper bracteate, GAL, 33mm, 4.33g (D & W Ð; MG Ð) [6]. Second fair, others very fine, all very rare Provenance: Second, *fourth and *fifth F.W. Yeates Collection; F.S. Cokayne Collection [from Baldwin August 1923]; sixth F.S. Cokayne Collection [from Baldwin August 1923]

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Lot 614

YORKSHIRE, Sheffield, Sheffield & Rotherham Railway (Opened 1838), copper, legend in 7 lines, rev. omnibus check no. 3, stamped 736, 27mm (D & W 330/50; Smith p.159, item A; Noble II, 1114). Extremely fine with considerable original colour

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Lot 615

Monmouthshire, Nantyglo, Nantyglo Ironworks, William Williams & Co, oval copper Threepence, 1811, stamped 1524, 31 x 27mm, 8.34g/12h (Cox 669; D & W 337/35); copper Penny, 1811, stamped 627, 6.00g/12h (Cox 670; D & W 337/36) [2]. Fine, rare

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Lot 616

Monmouthshire, Nantyglo, Nantyglo Ironworks, William Williams & Co, copper Penny, 1811, legend, rev. value, stamped 4998, 26mm, 6.25g/12h (Cox 670; D & W 337/36). Very fine and lightly patinated, rare

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Lot 617

Co Limerick, Limerick, MacDonnell & Co, One Tub, copper, castle, rev. value, 27mm, 7.54g/12h (Macalister 771; D & W Ð; Dublinia Ð); Stein Brown & Co, One Tub (3), all copper, whisky still, rev. value, 27mm, 7.85g/12h (Macalister Ð; D & W 339/52), castle, revs. value (2), both 27mm, 8.03g/12h, 7.23g/12h (Macalister 773; D & W 339/54; MG 1311) [4]. About very fine and better, first very rare, second with some original colour First only illustrated

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Lot 619

Davis, W.J., The Nineteenth Century Token Coinage [London, 1904], the 1969 Seaby reprint, xlvii + 284pp, 15 plates, dj; Mathias, P., English Trade Tokens, the Industrial Revolution Illustrated, London, 1962, 64pp including 16 plates; Rowe, C.M., Salisbury’s Local Coinage, Salisbury, 1966, 88pp, illustrations in text; Seaby, P.J., Coins and Tokens of Ireland, 1st edn, London, 1970, 168pp, illustrations in text; Whiting, J.R.S., Trade Tokens: A Social and Economic History, Newton Abbot, 1971, 192pp, illustrations in text, dj; Purvey, P.F., Coins and Tokens of Scotland, 1st edn, London, 1972, 160pp, illustrations in text; Boon, G.C., Welsh Industrial Tokens & Medals, Cardiff, 1973, 56pp, illustrations in text; Newmark, J., Trade Tokens, Princes Risborough, 1981, 32pp, illustrations in text; Schwer, S.E., Schwer Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens, Ipswich, nd [1984], v + 170pp, illustrations in text [9]. Publishers” bindings; generally clean Provenance: Ex libris Ray Harrod, Waterlooville; additionally first de-accessioned from Westminster City Libraries

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Lot 620

Davis, W.J., The Nineteenth Century Token Coinage [London, 1904], the 1979 Durst reprint, xlvii + 284pp, 15 plates, 1979 valuation sheet tipped-in; Berry, G., Discovering Trade Tokens, Tring, 1969, 56pp including illustrations; Seaby, P.J., Coins and Tokens of Ireland, 1st edn, London, 1970, 168pp, illustrations in text, obituary of W.A. Seaby tipped-in; Purvey, P.F., Coins and Tokens of Scotland, 1st edn, London, 1972, 160pp, illustrations in text (2 copies); Boon, G.C., Welsh Industrial Tokens & Medals, Cardiff, 1973, 56pp, illustrations in text (2 copies); Hawkins, R.N.P., Four studies of British Metallic Tickets and Commercial Checks of the 19th-20th centuries, London, 1975, 62pp including 6 plates, Amendments list inserted; Scott, J.G., British Countermarks on Copper & Bronze Coins, London, 1975, 179pp, 10 plates, dj; Holmes, R., and Blakeman, Pamela, Ely Tokens, Ely, 1983, 16pp, illustrations in text; Coxall, J., The Walthamstow Tokens, the 1988 Walthamstow reprint, 26pp + 8pp supplement, 5 plates, copy no.50; Thompson, R.H., Central or Local Production of Seventeenth-Century Tokens, London, 1990, pp.198-211, 1 plate; Greenall, P.D., Dividing Seventeenth-Century Tokens Between London and Middlesex, London, 1992, pp.90-123, 1 plate, two letters from Stella Greenall to Dr John Kent tipped-in [13]. Publishers” bindings Provenance: Scott ex libris W.C. Verdoorn, with his bookplate

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Lot 621

Drury Lane, Theatre Royal, Playbills (2), 2 June 1804, for the Benefit of Mr Powell, Mrs Sontley & Miss B. Menage, the tragedy Pizarro, in five acts, the ballet of The Scotch Ghost, and the opera Paul & Virginia in two acts; 7 April 1823, for the benefit of Miss Clara Fisher, the comic opera Duenna, followed by Bombastes Furioso and Actress of All Work!; together with paper impressions of theatre tickets by W. Hogarth (6), Pasquin, for the author Henry Fielding; Mock Doctor, also for Henry Fielding; James Figg, pugilist; The Ram Inn, Cirencester, drawn for the landlord, John Shaw; Beggars Opera, for Mr Fielding; Old Batchelor, for the actor Joe Miller [Lot]. Fine and better for this material; the paper impressions pasted down on two sheets, one pencilled 1872

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Lot 18

A good quality mid 19th century American silver vase having ornate cast and engraved foliate decoration on a shaped raised base with inscription reading `To Mrs Frances Anne Kemble, from the Committee for the Relief of the Hungarian Exiles, New York Jan 24th 1850` the base inscribed Ball Tompkins and Black, New York, 10 1/2" high. Mrs Frances Anne Kemble (Fanny Kemble) 1809-1893, was a noted actress and author, daughter of the actor Charles Kemble, and niece of Sarah Siddons. She made her first stage appearance as Juliet at Covent Garden on 26th October 1829 and accompanied her father on a theatrical tour of the US in 1832. Returning in 1834 to marry Pierce Butler, an American and heir to one of the largest slave-holders in Georgia. witnessing the appalling conditions and treatment of the slaves led to her involvement in the abolitionist movement, a separation and eventual divorce from her husband in 1849 and, among other good causes, the support towards a group of Hungarian emigres in New York.This group of mainly educated middle nobility Hungarians emigrated to the US to escape Austrian retribution at the end of the Hungarian revolution and War of Independence in 1848-49.It was for Fanny Kemble’s support towards the emigres both individually and through the abolitionist movement, that the silver was commissioned.The firm Ball Tompkins & Black of New York succeeded the silversmith of Frederick and Josiah Marquand in 1839, continuing until 1851 when the name changed to Ball, Black and Co.

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Lot 44

A Victorian W Avery & Son of Redditch brass needle case in the form of a wheel barrow, stamp to the base

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Lot 95

A small silver tray on hoof feet 6 3/4" diameter, Glasgow 1776 by Milne & Campbell, 8oz

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Lot 110

A large Scottish stoneware bottle advertising James Watson & Co Ltd, Ord distillery River of Ord, 19" high

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Lot 119

A late 19th/early 20th century 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch retailed by William Batty & Son

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Lot 142

S Morden & Co brass letter scales on a wooden plinth

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Lot 159

A 1920s Maple & Co walnut desk with inset leather scriber over four short and one long drawer on knee carved cabriole legs with hoof feet

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Lot 38

A Wemyss pottery heart-shaped inkwell pierced for two inkwells and four pens fitted with two ink pots and domed covers enamelled with pink cabbage roses within a green border, 18cm wide, impressed Wemyss with retailers mark for T. Goode & Co.

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Lot 42

A Macintyre & Co., Florian Ware vase of slender waisted form with wavy rim tube lined in blue and green with Poppies on a cream ground, 30.5 cm high, printed brown mark, impressed 87 and green Moorcroft signature, 1898-1905, good chip restoration to rim.

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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
Lot 87

A four piece tea service of a shaped oval form, with fluted corners, Birmingham 1925, makers S & Co, total weight 50ozs (4).

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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
Lot 88

A Walker & Hall silver piecrust edge salver.

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