17th Century Tokens, Gray’s Inn Gate, John Jones, Halfpenny, 2.38g/6h (BW. 1235); Gray’s Inn Lane [Holborn], I.C. the swan tavern, 0.92g/12h (BW. 1242); Robert Kemble, Halfpenny, 1667, 1.71g/6h (BW. 1252); Humphrey Wigan, Halfpenny, 1663, 1.78g/3h (BW. 1255) [4]. Very fine, some rare (£70-90)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of London 17th Century Tokens formed by the late Mrs Dora Harris.

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Provenance:
*BW. 1235 found in the R. Thames at Cardinal’s Wharf, 1985, bt November 1985; BW. 1242 bt June 1982; others J.L. Wetton Collection, Spink Auction 74, 29 November 1989, lot 189 (part).

Robert Kemble, baker; Humphrey Wigan, victualler