The R C Bell Collection of British Trade Tokens

19th Century, Co. Cork, Cork, Arnott & Co; J. Arnott & Co; G.S. Beale, 1842; J. Carmichael & Co, 1841; E. Cleburne; Cork Pawn Office; W. Fitzgibbon (2), 1835 and undated; D. Hegarty; J. Helen; E.D. Mahony; J. McCarthy; Ogilvie & Bird, 1838; W. Reardon; M.W. Rogers; A. Sheppard (UFS 5660, 5670, 5690, 5700, 5710, 5720, 5730, 5740, 5750, 5760, 5790, 5800, 5840, 5850, 5870, 5890). [16]. UFS 5730 only mediocre, remainder fine to very fine, a good group of this city (£45-65)

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

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UFS 5660 and 5670 = Bell, UF p.164; UFS 5690 = Bell, UF p.165; UFS 5700, 5710 and 5720 = Bell, UF p.166; UFS 5740 = Bell, UF p.17; UFS 5750 and 5760 = Bell, UF p.167; UFS 5790 and 5800 = Bell, UF p.168; UFS 5840 and 5850 = Bell, UF p.169; UFS 5870 = Bell, UF p.170; UFS 5890 = Bell, UF p.171.

The piece of Michael Rogers (UFS 5870) is believed to be the earliest known token issued by a plumber, painter and decorator in the British Isles