British Tokens, Tickets and Passes

Hospitals, SOHO, Royal Infirmary for Children, copper, unsigned [after P. Wyon], seated female with three children being offered a cup by Hygeia, rev. royal infirmary for children established 26 april 1820 in six lines, 33mm, 13.00g (W 2693; D & W 156/433; BHM 1065). Good fine and patinated, scarce £40-£50

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Tickets and Passes of London from the David Young Collection.

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Provenance: Bt M.C.S. Rasmussen November 2015.

The Royal Infirmary for Children, formerly known as the Royal Infirmary for Sick Children and by other names from its foundation in the early 19th century, was situated in Brewer street, Golden square. It acquired the name as shown on the medal in 1843 and it is thought that this piece dates to c. 1855-60