British Tokens from the Collection of Dr Ronald Ward

Unofficial Farthings and Checks, 1820-1901, DEVON, Plymouth, R. & J. Dick (W 4270; Young 117), John Hockley (W 4285; Y 122), Tiverton, Edward Coleby (W 4940; Y 200); GLOUCESTERSHIRE, Cirencester, William Hawkins (W 1400), Gloucester, John Bellamy (W 1640), William Crump (W 1650), John Hanman (W 1660), Wootton-under-Edge, David Shatford (W 5180); SOMERSET, Bath, Collins & Co (W 130; Minnitt/Young 57), Bristol, Thomas Cordeux (W 1240); WILTSHIRE, Purton and Cricklade, John Lamb (2 – W 4370a, 4390a var in brass), Warminster, Frederick Tapley (W 5010) [13]. Mostly very fine, but W 1240 with collector’s number inked on reverse, W 4285 very rare £100-150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Tokens from the Collection of Dr Ronald Ward.

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Provenance: W 130, 1400 and 4390a var bt Seaby 1971; W 1240 bt Seaby 1973; W 1650 bt Colony Coins 1972; W 1660 and *4285 bt S.E. Schwer 1987; W 4270 bt Colony Coins 1975; W 4370a bt M. Fuld 1974; W 4940 bt S.E. Schwer 1988; W 5180 bt Seaby 1972