The Tony Pardoe Collection

19th Century, Other Issues: Pre-1820 Farthings: Durham, Gateshead, J. Harrop, 1814 (D. 3); Yorkshire, Leeds, issuer uncertain, 1817; York, issuer uncertain, 1814 (D. 118, 153); Miscellaneous: Essex, Colchester, J.R. Bedwell (2), c.1870 and c.1902, 24mm (Adams 391-2); London, Change Alley, Cornhill, W. Griffin, 1843, brass, 24mm (H. p.813, no.11); Cheapside, R. Romanis, c.1850, brass, 24mm; Ely Place, Holborn, L. & A. Pyke, post-1871, brass, 24mm; Lombard Street, W. Griffin, 1842, copper, 22mm (H. p.812, no.4); St. Paul’s Churchyard, Allan, Son & Co, c.1850, brass, 25mm, Bailey & Ritchie, brass, 25mm (cf. Bell Sale, lot 256); West Street, Smithfield, Red Lion, 1844, brass, 22mm; Yorkshire, Leeds, Lion Suits, brass, 23mm; Angus, Dundee, Farrell, brass, 21mm (ST 578); Uncertain Localities, Guarda Chuvas, 1901, brass, 21mm; Regina Pens, 1911, brass, 22mm; Star [Inn], by Cottrill, brass, 22mm; Commemoratives: Earl Grey Appointed Prime Minister, 1830 (3, all with head left), brass, 22mm (cf. BHM 1442); Opening of the International Exhibition, 1862, brass, 22mm. [21]. Varied state, mostly fine to very fine, one Earl Grey pierced (£30-40)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Tony Pardoe Collection.

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Durham D3 bt. Pratchett Sept. 1990; Yorks D118 and 153 bt. Johns Oct. 1990; both Bedwell and Cornhill Griffin bt. Schwer Jan. 1985; Romanis and Pyke ex Brunel [latter from Sellen, Oct. 1973]; Lombard St Griffin bt. Pratchett Aug. 1984; Allan bt. Pratchett Dec. 1984; Bailey & Ritchie ex Hogarth, bt. July 1986; Red Lion bt. Simmons May 1987; Lion Suits ex Brunel [from W. Davidson, 1970]; Farrell ex Brunel [from Hancock, 1973]; Guarda Chuvas ex Brunel [from Newman, 1975]; Regina Pens ex Brunel [from W. Davidson, 1969]; Star bt. Vorley Nov. 1990; Earl Greys bt. Mar. 1983, Aug. 1985 and no provenance; 1862 Exhibition bt. Dickinson Apr. 1989