The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose

Miscellaneous Tokens and Checks, LANCASHIRE, Liverpool, B. Hyam, brass, 30mm (cf. DNW T17, 1076), Theatre Royal, 1817, admit and paid, both 20mm (W 75-6), Manchester, W.T. Glover & Co, copper Threepence, 30mm; STAFFORDSHIRE, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Thomas Highfield (W 3750); SUFFOLK, Ipswich, Robert Ward (W 1870); SURREY, Richmond, Robert Innocent (W 4440a); SUSSEX, Brighton, Thomas Tamplin, 1825, copper, rev. Royal Pavilion, 27mm (TCSB 8, p.63); WARWICKSHIRE, Birmingham, Charles Ellingworth, brass, 25mm; ABERDEENSHIRE, Aberdeen, Fraser & Laidlaw, 1838 (W 6950); MIDLOTHIAN, Edinburgh, Ambrose’s Tavern, copper, 28mm (ST 583; cf. DNW 134, 347); ISLE OF MAN, Onchan, Internment Camp, brass Penny, 18mm (Prid. 66); together with miscellaneous tokens, jetons, etc (13), including Josh Harker and his baby detective, Fattorini Bradford ISG, Napoleon’s funeral, etc [25]. Glover extremely fine, others generally very fine £70-£90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose.

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Provenance: W 4440a bt A.J. Organ 1976