The R C Bell Collection of British Trade Tokens

18th Century, Kinross-shire, Loch Leven, Kempson’s Penny, 1797, castle remains, trees in front and figure at side, reverse girl with skirt lifted above her knees, treading washing in a tub, flanked by thistle sprays, edge plain (DH 1). Brilliant and practically as struck, a most attractive example, rare (£150-200)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The R C Bell Collection of British Trade Tokens.

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Bell, TT p.218.

The designs for this piece were supplied to Kempson by James Wright Jr