Advertising Checks from the David Magnay Collection

Imitation Spade Guineas, Warwickshire, Birmingham, B. Bros [Bancroft Bros] (8), 6450, 6451 [plated], 6460 (2), 6470 (2), 6480 [plated], 6490; C.J.H. [Charles Harcourt] (2), 6850, 6860 [plated]; C.L. [Carmalt Long & Co Ltd], 6870; C.S. [Charles Smith], 6880 [12]. Generally about very fine and better, but 6490 and 6880 pierced £50-70

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Advertising Checks from the David Magnay Collection.

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Provenance: 6870 bt H. Simmons May 2006.

Bancroft Bros, diesinkers, 170 Hockley hill; Charles J. Harcourt, chain maker and brass founder, 74 Lozells road; Carmalt Long & Co Ltd, warehousemen, 94 Corporation street; Charles Smith, diesinker, 3 Mary street, Caroline street