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Lot No 1
18th Century, Bedfordshire, Leighton Buzzard, Chambers, Langston, Hall & Co, Halfpenny, 1794 (DH 3c); Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury, F. Wheeler, Halfpenny, 1796, Lutwyche’s Halfpenny, 1796; Chesham, A. Simpson, Halfpenny, 1795; Slough, W. Till, Halfpenny, 1794 (DH 3, 7, 20, 24). [5]. Last two extremely fine, Slough...
Lot No 2
18th Century, Berkshire, Windsor, Spence’s Halfpenny, 1795, stag under tree, reverse legend, crown above and sprig below (DH 1a). Usual die flaws in mid-stage, extremely fine with original colour, a well-centred example, rare (£70-90)
Lot No 3
18th Century, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, D. Hood, Penny, 1796, and Halfpenny, latter on large flan struck out of collar; County, Halfpenny and Farthing, 1795, and a mule Farthing by Kempson (DH 7, 12, 19c, 36, 37a; Stainton 44). [5]. First fine but scratched, last very fine, others extremely fine, Hood Halfpenny...
Lot No 4
18th Century, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, J. Burleigh, Penny, 1799, Hobson on horseback, reverse water tower on cobbled square, edge lettered (DH 9). Brilliant, bronzed (£150-200)
Lot No 5
18th Century, Cambridgeshire, Newmarket, issuer uncertain, Wyon’s Penny, 1799, two racehorses passing winning post, reverse legend, CRAVEN MEETING (DH 11). Extremely fine, has been lacquered but not unattractively so, rare (£120-150)
Lot No 6
18th Century, Cheshire, Beeston, Skidmore’s Halfpenny, 1797, castle, reverse cypher (DH 4). Minor specks on obverse, otherwise extremely fine with original colour, rare (£80-100)
Lot No 7
18th Century, Cheshire, Chester, Roe & Co, Halfpenny; Macclesfield, Roe & Co, Halfpence (5), undated, 1789, 1790, 1791 and 1792, last with flaw in date (DH 5a, 7, 14, 25, 49, 57). [6]. Very fine to extremely fine, first and last with original colour, others attractively patinated (£30-40)
Lot No 8
18th Century, Cheshire, Macclesfield, Roe & Co, Pattern Halfpenny, 1789, beehive and cypher, reverse Genius holding drill and cog-wheel (DH 9). The forerunner of the extensive Macclesfield series, usual flaw on reverse from the faulty die, otherwise extremely fine and attractively patinated with a brilliant...
Lot No 9
18th Century, Cornwall, County, Cornish Metal Co, Halfpenny, 1791; Penryn, Volunteers, Halfpence, 1794 (2) (DH 2, 4 [2]). [3]. One Penryn fine, others extremely fine and patinated but DH 2 with tiny obverse edge nick (£25-35)
Lot No 10
18th Century, Cumberland, Low Hall, Colliery, Halfpenny, 1797 (DH 1); Westmoreland, Kendal, Lutwyche’s Halfpenny, 1794 (DH 4). [2]. Almost extremely fine (£30-40)
Lot No 11
18th Century, Cumberland, James’ Lake Farthing, 1796, lakeland scene, reverse two trees with fence between (DH 2). Almost extremely fine, patinated, rare (£90-110)
Lot No 12
18th Century, Derbyshire, Buxton, W.R. Hay, T. Tomlinson and W. Orme, Halfpenny, 1796, crescent, reverse arms wthout helmet (DH 3). Extremely fine, patinated (£40-60)
Lot No 13
18th Century, Devon, Exeter, S. Kingdon, Halfpence, 1792 (2); Plymouth, Shepheard, Dove, Hammett & Co, Halfpenny, 1796 (DH 1, 2, 6); Dorset, Poole, J. Bayly, Halfpenny and Farthing, both 1795; Sherborne, Preter, Pew & Whitby, Halfpenny, 1793 (DH 6, 7, 10). [6]. First very fine and very rare but with evidence of...
Lot No 14
18th Century, Durham, Sunderland, issuer uncertain, Wyon’s Penny, 1797, view of iron bridge with brig passing beneath, reverse two large vessels and a small keel (DH 2). Minor graze in reverse exergue, otherwise extremely fine and patinated, rare (£90-120)
Lot No 15
18th Century, Durham, Sunderland, R. Burdon, Denton’s Penny, 1796, view of iron bridge with two vessels passing beneath, reverse legend in wreath (DH 3). Struck over an Anglesey Penny token (as all are), of which traces and the edge remain, extremely fine with a hint of original colour, very rare (£180-220)
Lot No 16
18th Century, Durham, South Shields, issuer uncertain, Halfpenny, 1794, from the obverse die in unflawed state; Sunderland, R. Burdon, Halfpenny, 1796 (DH 4, 10). [2]. First very fine, second about extremely fine and scarce but with evidence of past lacquering (£50-60)
Lot No 17
18th Century, Durham, Stockton-on-Tees, [Thomas] King[s]ton, Halfpenny, 1794, helmeted bust left, reverse sailing ship, KINGTONS edge (DH 9). Struck from rusted dies, usual flaws around face of bust and a small surface mark under P of PUBLICO, otherwise about extremely fine and patinated, of the highest rarity with...
Lot No 18
18th Century, Essex, Epping, Spence’s Shilling, 1796, stag right, reverse star and Garter, edge plain (DH 1b). Extremely fine and patinated, rare (£90-120)
Lot No 19
18th Century, Essex, Braintree, W. Goldsmith, Halfpenny, 1794; Chelmsford, Clachar & Co, Halfpenny, 1794; Colchester, C. Heath, Halfpence, 1794 (2); Dunmow, Spence’s mule Halfpenny, reverse flitch of bacon; Hornchurch, issuer uncertain, Halfpenny; Maldon, W. Draper, Halfpenny; Warley, Camp Halfpenny, 1794 (DH 4,...
Lot No 20
18th Century, Essex, Woodford, W. Brooks, mule Halfpenny, 1796, compasses, wheel, saw and axe, reverse Prince of Wales’ crest, PAYABLE AT ST. ALBANS HERTS (DH 40). Extremely fine and patinated, very rare (£120-150)
Lot No 21
18th Century, Gloucestershire, Kempson’s City Pennies, 1797 (9), viz. Cathedral, St Mary de Crypt, St Mary de Lode, St Michael’s, St Nicholas’, St John’s, White Friars, County Gaol, St Bartholomew’s Hospital; Otley’s City Penny, bronze, reverse High Cross (DH 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 19). [10]. DH 6...
Lot No 22
18th Century, Gloucestershire, Gloucester, Skidmore’s Penny, 1797, view of St Peter’s Cathedral, reverse T. Gorton’s cypher (DH 21). Small spot by Cathedral tower, otherwise extremely fine with some original colour, rare (£70-90)
Lot No 23
18th Century, Gloucestershire, Badminton, mule Halfpence by Kempson (7), bust of George III, rev. beggar; ship, revs. legend and wheatsheaf; plough, rev. scales, 31/2lb; wheatsheaf, rev. scales; scales, 31/2lb, rev. scales, 61/2lb (DH 23, 32, 34, 42, 46, 55). [6]. About extremely fine and better, DH 42 with almost...
Lot No 24
18th Century, Gloucestershire, Brimscombe Port, Thames & Severn Canal Co, Halfpence, 1795 (2); Gloucester, Canal Co, Halfpenny, 1797; Newent, J. Morse, Halfpence, 1796 (2); Cheltenham, medalet for George III’s visit, 1788, signed ID (DH 59, 60, 63, 64, 65, 76 bis; cf. BHM 272). [6]. Last fair, DH 65 fine, DH 60...
Lot No 25
18th Century, Hampshire, Basingstoke, J. Pinkerton, Shilling, 1789, barge, reverse wheelbarrow and tools (DH 1). Extremely fine and pleasingly patinated (£70-90)
Lot No 26
18th Century, Hampshire, Gosport, T. Wood, Jacobs’ mule Penny, 1798, flags and drum, reverse floating raft (DH 3). Usual light die cracks on obverse and a tiny spot in upper reverse field, otherwise extremely fine with a hint of orginal colour, rare (£150-200)
Lot No 27
18th Century, Hampshire, Southampton, medalet in white metal for the victory of 1 June 1794, by W. Mossop, bust of Howe, reverse legend (DH 6; BHM 384). Light surface marks, good very fine and retaining some brilliance (£25-35)
Lot No 28
18th Century, Hampshire, Emsworth, J. Stride, Halfpenny, 1793, mule Halfpence by Kempson (6), for general sale (3), 1793, 1794 and undated, and for specious use (3), 1795 (2) and 1797, and a mule Halfpenny by Skidmore, 1794; Gosport, J. Jordan, Halfpenny, 1794, and B. & J. Jones, Halfpenny, 1796; Lyndhurst,...
Lot No 29
18th Century, Hampshire, Portsmouth, T. Sharp and T. Chaldecott, Halfpenny, 1794, and mule Halfpenny by Kempson, 1794, G. Robinson, J. Mooney and J. Carter, Halfpenny, 1797, J. Brent, Halfpenny, 1797, with issuer’s name erased, T. Sharp, Halfpence, 1797 (3), issuer uncertain, Halfpenny, 1797; Portsea, G....
Lot No 30
18th Century, Herefordshire, Hereford, R. Biddulph, Penny, 1796, bull breaking its chains, MILTON in exergue, reverse apple-tree and plough within wreath (DH 1; Stainton 39). A late striking with die crack running across animal; minor cabinet friction, otherwise extremely fine and attractively patinated, very rare...
Lot No 31
18th Century, Herefordshire, Hereford, R. Biddulph, Penny, 1796; C. Honiatt, Halfpenny, 1794 (DH 4, 5b; Stainton 40). [2]. First about extremely fine, second very fine (£40-50)
Lot No 32
18th Century, Hertfordshire, St Albans, Denton’s Halfpenny, 1796; Bishops Stortford, Sir G. Jackson, Halfpenny, 1795 (DH 2, 4). [2]. Both extremely fine, first with almost full original colour on reverse, second bronzed (£70-90)
Lot No 33
18th Century, Hertfordshire, Sawbridgeworth, R. Orchard, Halfpenny, St Michael’s Church, reverse shepherd (DH 3). Almost extremely fine, reverse from rusty die but with a hint of original colour, very rare (£140-180)
Lot No 34
18th Century, Kent, Appledore, W. Peckham, Halfpenny, 1794; Benenden, T. Reeves, Halfpenny, 1794; Brookland, T. King, Halfpenny, 1794; Canterbury, J. Matthews, Halfpenny, 1794, J. Robertson, Halfpenny, 1794, E. Pellew, Halfpenny, 1795; Deal, R. Long, Halfpenny, 1794; Deptford, T. Haycraft, Halfpence, 1795 (3);...
Lot No 35
18th Century, Kent, Folkestone, Skidmore’s Halfpenny, ships at quay, reverse value and date (DH 21). Extremely fine and practically as struck, attractive (£60-80)
Lot No 36
18th Century, Kent, Goudhurst, W. Fuggle, Halfpence, 1794 (2), W. Myns, Halfpenny, 1794; Hawkhurst, C. Hider, Halfpenny, 1794; Hythe, R. Shipden, Halfpenny, 1794; Lamberhurst, T. Foster, Halfpenny, 1794, I. Gibbs, Halfpenny, 1794; Maidstone, H. Oliver, Halfpenny, 1795, J. Smyth, Halfpenny, 1795; Romney, J. Sawyer,...
Lot No 37
18th Century, Lancashire, Halsall, Col. Mordaunt, Penny; Lancaster, A. Seward, Penny, 1794, in gilt-bronze (DH 1, 2). [2]. First about extremely fine, lacquered but nevertheless of a pleasing appearance, second better than very fine and rare (£60-80)
Lot No 38
18th Century, Lancashire, Halsall, Col. Mordaunt, Penny; Lancaster, T. Worswick & Sons, Halfpenny, 1791, D. Eccleston, Halfpenny, 1794; Liverpool, T. Clarke, Halfpenny, 1792, and a mule Halfpenny by Lutwyche, 1795; Manchester, J. Fielding, Halfpence (3), 1792, 1793 (2), J. Rayner & Co, Halfpenny, 1793; Rochdale, J....
Lot No 39
18th Century, Lincolnshire, Lincoln, Skidmore’s Halfpenny, 1795; Sleaford, T. Ball, Halfpenny; Spalding, T. Jennings, Halfpence, 1794 (2, one with IORDAN edge); Wainfleet, D. Wright and S. Palmer, Halfpenny, 1793 (DH 1, 3, 4, 6, 6a, 8). [6]. DH 1 extremely fine and a most attractive blemish-free example, rare, DH...
Lot No 40
18th Century, Middlesex, Christ’s Hospital, Pennies, 1800 (3); T. Gorton, Skidmore’s Clerkenwell Penny, 1797; H. Young, Pennies, 1794 (2), one from the failed obverse die lacking date (DH 10, 11, 13, 16, 39 [2]). [6]. DH 39 with date about extremely fine, DH 16 very fine and rare, others generally fine (£40-50)
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