Halfpennies18th CenturyLancashire (8) Lancaster 1792 Obverse: John of Gaunt left, crowned, IOHN OF YORK DUKE OF LANCASTER, Legend continuous over bust, star below bust, centre of crown points to D of DUKE, front of crown points to U of GAUNT, Reverse: Shield of Arms, LANCASTER HALFPENNY Line of shield points between C and A, and between P and E, DH22, EF/NEF with traces of lustre, Lancaster 1794 Obverse: John of Gaunt left, crowned, IOHN OF YORK DUKE OF LANCASTER, no star below bust, centre of crown points between D and U of DUKE, Reverse: Shield of Arms LANCATER HALFPENNY 1794 in smaller letters and numbers, line of shield points to C and between P and E, Edge: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL, DH39, GVF or better, Lancaster 1794 Obverse: John of Gaunt left, crowned, IOHN OF YORK DUKE OF LANCASTER, star below bust, centre of crown points between U and K of DUKE, Reverse: Shield of Arms, LANCASTER HALFPENNY, Line of shield points above C and between P and E of legend, Edge: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL, DH41, NEF with traces of lustre and a few small spots, Lancaster 1794 Obverse: Obverse: John of Gaunt left, crowned, IOHN OF YORK DUKE OF LANCASTER, star below bust, centre of crown points between U and K of DUKE, Reverse: Shield of Arms, HALFPENNY 1794 with wider apaced date, no stop after legend, Edge: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL, DH46, NEF, Lancaster 1794 Obverse: Bust of Daniel Ecclestone left, DANIEL . ECCLESTONE . LANCASTER, Reverse: A ship, Exergue: AGRICULT. MANUFACT. & COMMERCE, THE LANCASTER HALFPENNY 1794, no stop after COMMERCE, DH58 EF, Manchester 1793 Obverse: A porter carrying a pack, MANCHESTER HALFPENNY, date in exergue, Reverse: Shield of Arms with SIC DONEC below on a ribbon, Edge: PAYABLE AT I. FIELDINS MANCHESTER, DH135, EF or very near so with some contact marks, Manchester 1793 Obverse: Bust Three-quarters left FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK, Reverse: The Bricklayer's Arms MANCHESTER HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT J.RAYNER & CO. Edge: ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL, DH138, GVF, Scarce, Rochdale 1791 1 over 0 in date, Obverse: A man weaving in a loom HALFPENNY, Reverse: A fleece ROCHDALE 1791. Edge: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF IOHN KERSHAW, DH140, NEF
Unofficial Farthings (13) Warwickshire 1851 Ralph Heaton & Sons, W.530 Fine, Leicestershire T. Johnson Photographer W.1950 GVF, London (5) Bovril W.2372 (2) Fine and Good Fine, Bovril 1897 W.2378 (2) VF and NEF, Ford W.2540 VF, Crystal Palace - 1867 Robert Holt W2602 NEF with a scratch on the obverse, Manchester (2) George Grantham W.3300 Good Fine, Labrey, Entwistle & Co. W.3400 Fine, Worcester G. Mountford W.5210 Good Fine, Belfast Mackenzie & Saunders W.5536 Near Fine, Ireland - Cork William Fitzgibbon W.5740 Fine, pitted
George Frederick Handel - Centenary of His Death 1859, 51mm diameter in copper by W.J. Taylor, Obverse: Draped Bust of George Frederick Handel wearing cap left, GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL, Reverse: CENTENARY COMMEMORATION CRYSTAL PALACE MDCCCLIX, Awarded to W. THEOBALD, Performer, BHM 2656, Eimer 1527, 71.28 grammes, GVF with some contact marks, Crystal Palace Handel Festival 1857 42mm diameter in copper Awarded to E. MOSS Performer, BHM 597, 35.99 grammes, GVF with traces of light smoothing in the fields, along with Prize medal 61mm diameter in bronze, by Elkington, EXHIBITION OF APPLIANCES FOR THE ECONOMY OF LABOUR . MANCHESTER . Awarded to J.D.Ashworth - Consolidated Emery Wheels 1875, 108.60 grammes, NEF, come in contemporary case
Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 41mm diameter in White metal by Messrs. Pinches, Obverse: Three muses seated surrounded by various objects symbolising the subject of the exhibition, Reverse: legend in 8 lines: EXHIBITION OF / ART TREASURES / OF THE / UNITED KINGDOM / OPENED AT MANCHESTER / BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / PRINCE ALBERT / MAY 5TH 1857., 19.37 grammes, BHM 2606, GEF and lustrous
RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter in bronze, by R. Heaton & Sons. Obverse: Diademed and veiled head of Queen Victoria left, ROYAL JUBILEE EXHIBITION MANCHESTER . 1887. Reverse: A view of the Exhibition building. In Exergue: OPENED BY T.R.H. THE PRINCE / & PRINCESS OF WALES / MAY 3RD 1887. in three lines, 38.97 grammes, BHM 3346, NEF with some edge nicks
Medals (2) Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 44mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: Britannia standing in archway, CM271d A/UNC, boxed, Coronation of George VI 1937 24mm diameter in base metal (pewter?), uniface, Obverse: conjoined busts left with CORONATION above and the date below EF, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation tins 1953 Manchester (2) each with a Halfcrown in the base inside, one George VI and one Elizabeth II (1953 obverse) GEF to UNC
Fractional Farthings (8) Half Farthings (5) 1842, 1843 (2, one gilded and Ex-Mount), 1844 (2), Third Farthings (3) 1866, 1902, 1913 in mixed grades, Gaming Counters (14) mostly 'Good Old Days' types, Fine to VF (three holed), Wrights (5) includes George IIHalf Guinea weight Fine, Toy/Model Money (6) Victoria and Edward VII types by Moore and Lauer, Fine to VF, Spielmarke, a Napoleon type, 18mm in Brass, Fine, a Byzantine Follis Basil 27mm, 9.46 grammes, Fine, BronzeSixpence 1787 VG Gilded ands Ex-Mount, Sixpence 1819 a contemporary counterfeit in brass VG, Halfpenny token 18th Century in low grade, Pub Token undatedThreepence Edward Williams Albion Tavern, Dudley Road, VF, A Whist Counter 1850 Fine, Manchester -W. & J. Beardsley, Hulme, Pomona Gardens Token, undated, Good Fine, Jersey Threepence 1957 Fine, and British Caribbean Territories Five Cents 1965 Fair
Halfpennies18th Century (4) Warwickshire 1788 Wilkinson's - Barge DH336 Good Fine/Fine, Cheshire (3) Macclesfield 1792 Charles Roe/Vulcan seated right, Mule with G.Gilberts, Northiam edge, DH76 Fine, Macclesfield 1791 Charles Roe/female seated, DH42 Near Fine, Macclesfield 1792 Obverse: seated female, Reverse: Bishop Blaze standing, Edge: PAYABLE AT LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL DH81 Good Fine, 19th Century (4) Pennies (3) Yorkshire - Sheffield 1812 Roscoe Place Davis 141/42 VG, Yorkshire - Barnsley undated Jackson & Listers Davis 76 Fine, Nottinghamshire - Newark 1811 Newark Castle VG with scratches, Halfpenny 19th Century Dublin 1813 J. Hilles, Davis 58 Good Fine, Canada 19th Century (3) Nova Scotia Halfpenny 1812 Trade & Navigation Fine, Upper Canada Halfpenny Bank of Upper Canada 1850, Fine with some edge knocks, Magdalen Island Penny 1815 Fair, scarce, along with Penny 1797 Countermarked LLOYD'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 3D POST FREE, countermark Fin, host coin Poor, Token/MedaletManchester International Airport undated 27mm diameter in bronze
Farthings 19th Century (5) Oldham - 1851 London Exhibition - R.Cooper Tea and Coffee Merchant Fine, Liverpoolundated - John Dear Tea and Coffee Merchant, About Fine/Fine, Macclesfield undated J. Warburton Tea and Coffee Merchant, Fine, Manchester undated, Falkner Brothers - General Drapers, Stevenson Square, Manchester, Fine, Belfast undated Wm. Foster, Linen Draper and Haberdasher, Good Fine, Non-Local Halfpenny Token 1878 Reverse: Countermarked W. Bennett, Medals (2) Coronation of William IV 1831 22mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: BY TRAMPLING ON LIBERTY I LOST THE REINS, About Fine, The Gigantic Wheel - Earls Court 1903 31mm diameter in bronze VF
Medals (5) Battle of Lissa 1757, Surrender of Breslau 46mm in bronze? as Eimer 656 Obverse Equestrian figure facing left FREDERIC DG BORVS . REX . EL . PROTESTANTIM DEFENSOR, Exergue: LISSA DEC. Reverse: A battle scene QVO [-] HIL MAJUS MELIUSVT, Exergue: ROSBACHN NOV 5 1757, Fair, Battles of Lissa and Rosbach 1757 44mm in brass Obverse: Equestrian figure facing left FREDERICUSBORUSSORUM . REX, Exergue: LISSA . DEC . 5 BRESLAU RECEPTA DEC 20 1757, Reverse: A battle scene QUO . NIHIL . MAJUS, In Exergue: ROSBACH . NOV . 5 1757 VG, Manchester Pitt Club 1813 51mm diameter Obverse: Bust left RT. HONABLE WILLIAM PITT MANCHESTER PITT CLUB, Reverse: An allegory of Pitt rousing the Genius of Great Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy, who have overthrown Religion and Royalty, the Virtues, 48.45 grammes, VG, Great Exhibition 1851, Uniface 72mm, Obverse: Conjoined bust of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert left, as on the Council Medal, Edge: HENRY COLE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE . PRESENTATION PRIZE MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION, Good Fine with traces of old gilding, Prize Medal 1865 Obverse SCOT . REG . EDIN . ACAD . IACOB, with shield, Edge: JOANNES MACBETH ART . MAG . CLASSIS MEDICINAE FORENSIS MDCCCLXV GVF
Five Pounds HarveywhiteB209a dated 12 July 1921 series U/71 48457, Manchester branch, Pick312d, better than Fine some faint staining or discolouration and tiny hole top middle, a collectable example of a type seldom offered, the first one we have seen since 2012
Medals (4) Thomason's Bronze Vase 1821 54mm diameter in bronze by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THE THOMASON METALLIC VASE 21 FEETIN CIRCUMFERENCE & 55 FEET 10 IN. IN HEIGHT, Reverse; Another view of the vase BEGUN IN THE 54TH YEAR OF KING GEORGE THE III AND COMPLETED IN THE FIRST YEAR OF GEORGE IV, 66.18 grammes, BHM 1176, VF with some contact marks and small spots, Thomason's Bronze Vase 1829 52mm diameter in white metal by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THOMASON'S METALLIC BRONZE VAZSE. PRECISELY THE SIZE OF THE MARBLE AT WARWICK CASTLE. Below: OCCUPIED 6 YEARS TO MODEL CAST AND SCULPTURE in three lines, Reverse: Another view of the vase 21 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE AND 5 FEET 10 IN. IN HEIGHT. Below: BRONZED IN DEVOTOXIDE in 1820, ACQUIRED A PER OXIDE IN 1820. 39.24 grammes, BHM 1359, Fine or better with a little blistering in places, Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 46mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left GEORGE STEPENSON ESQ. ENGINEER, Reverse: A viaduct with an engine and trucks upon it, tall trees to left. Above: BRIDGE AT NEWTON, In Exergue: LIVERPOOL & MANCHESTER RAILWAY OPENED 15th SEPT. 15 1830 Good Fine with some small blisters, holed at the top, Centenary of the Birth of George Stephenson 1881 45mm diameter in white metal by T.P. Chapman, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left: GEORGE STEPHENSON BORN JUNE 9th 1781 AT WYLAM. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. DIED AUG. 17 1848, Reverse: Stephenson's Rocket. Below: THE ROCKET 1830 GEORGE STEPHENSON CENTENARY MEDAL, 27.64 grammes, BHM 3097, Eimer 1681b, VF
RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter in white metal by R.Heaton & Sons. Obverse: Bust left veiled and diademed ROYAL JUBILEE EXHIBITION MANCHESTER 1887, Reverse: a view of the exhibition buildings , Exergue: OPENED BY THE PRINCE & PRINCESS OF WALES MAY 3rd 1887 in three lines, BHM 3346 NEF with some spots and surface marks
Two Pounds 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games - Wales Gold ProofS.K15 FDC uncased, with no certificate, only issued in the Gold Proof set and rarely available as a single item
Manchester School of Design Primrose medal, Founded 1848, 51mm diameter in silver, awarded to Alfred L. Bocking for Excellence in Design 1902-3, 62.35 grammes, EF cleaned with some hairlines, in the box of issue
Two Pounds 2002 a 4-coin set Manchester Commonwealth Games S.PSS17 a hint of toning, otherwise FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with booklet-style certificate
GB and World Sets (4) and Singles (3) comprising GB Two Pounds 1999 RugbyWorld CupSilver Proof Piedfort FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Crowns 1951 Festival of Britain (2) both UNC boxed, one with a small spot on the obverse, Two Pounds a 4-coin set 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC with some toning, in the box of issue with certificate, GB Currency Set 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing UNC boxed, the Florin with a small spot, GB Year Set 1967 (6 coins) Halfcrown, Florin, Sixpence, BrassThreepence, Penny and Halfpenny, the Halfcrown lightly toned, otherwise Lustrous UNC, boxed, New Zealand Proof Set 1970 Royal Visit (7 coins) One Dollar to One Cent nFDC to FDC boxed
Cheques (105) includes 19th Century types (48) The London & Westminster Bank (4), Mackie, Davidson & Gladstone (1), Maddison, Atherley, Hankinson & Darwin (1), The Manchester & County Bank Limited (2), The Manchester & Liverpool Banking Company and related (4), Manchester & Liverpool District Banking Ltd (6), Manchester and Salford Bank (1), Messrs Martin & Co. (1), Martins Bank Limited and related (8), Masterman, Peters, Mildred, Masterman & Co. (1), Mercantile Bank (1), Metropolitan & Provincial Bank and related (5), Midland Bank and related (6), Messrs Milford, Snow, Collins-Splatt, Milford and Snow (1), Mill, Errington, Bawtree & Co. (1), Molineux, Whitfield, Molineux & Whitfield and related (2), Nathaniel Morgan, Joseph Morgan and Francis Hamp Adams (1), Messrs. Morlands & Co. (1), Messrs. Morton Rose & Co. (1), Messrs. Moss & Company (1), The Munster and Leinster Bank (1), National and Grindlays Bank Limited (1), The National Bank Limited (3), The National Bank of New Zealand Limited (1), National Bank of Scotland Limited and related (8), National Commercial bank of Scotland (1), The National Provincial Bank of England and related (17), The North Eastern Banking Company Limited (1), The North of Scotland Banking Company (1), The North of Scotland Bank Limited and related (3), North and South Wales Bank (3), North Western Bank Limited (2), The North Wilts. Banking Company (1), Northampton Banking Company Limited (1), The Northampton Union Bank (2), Northern Bank Limited (2), Northumberland & Durham District Banking Company (1), Nottingham & Notts. Banking Company (2), Messrs. Nunn & Company, Bankers, Manningtree (1), Messrs. Oakes, Bevan & Coi. (1), and Messrs. T & T.T.Paget Bankers Leicester (1), many different branches represented, the vast majority in high grade and unused with counterfoils
Cheques (83) includes 19th Century types (46) George Tubb & Henry Tubb, Bicester (1), Messrs. Tugwell, Brymer, Clutterbuck & Co. (1), Ulster Bank Limited (3), Union Bank of London (2), Union Bank of Manchester (4), The Union of London & Smith's Bank (5), The Union Bank of Scotland (4), United Counties Bank Limited (2), Messrs. Vere, Sapte, Banbury, Muspratt & Co. (1), The Wakefield & Bansley Union Bank (1), Messrs. Wakefield Crewdson & Co. (2), Messrs. John & William Walters (1), Messrs. Wells, Hogge & Lindsell Bankers, Baldock (1), The West of England & South Wales District Bank (1), The Western Bank of Scotland (2), Westminster Bank Limited (6), Whitchurch & Ellesmere Banking Company (1), Whitehaven Joint Stock Banking Company (3), Wigan Trustee Savings Bank (1), Mr. Robert Bird Wilkins (1), messrs. Wilkins & Company (2), Williams, Deacon & Manchester & Salford Bank Limited and related (9), Williams & Glyns Bank Limited (2), Messrs. R. & R. Williams, Thornton, Sykes & Co. (2), The Wilts. & Dorset Banking Company Limited (3), Messrs. Woodhead & Co. (1), Messrs. Woodhouse, Smythies & Woodhouse (1), Messrs. Woods & Company (1), The Worcester City and County Banking Company Limited (1), Worcester Old Bank (1), Yorkshire Banking Company and related (3), The Cumberland Union Banking Co. Ltd (1), York City and County Banking Company Limited (3), Yorkshire District Bank (1), The Yorkshire Penny Bank and related (3), The York Union Banking Company (4), Barclay and Company Limited (2), many different branches represented, all but one unwritten, in mixed high grades with counterfoils, along with associated banking ephemera (18) in mixed condition
Cheques (56) includes 19th Century types (41) The Huddersfield Banking Company (4), Fox, Fowler & Co (1), Sheffield & Rotherham Bank (1), Barclays Bank and related (4), Gurneys, Birkbecks, Barclay & Buxton (2), The Barnsley Banking Company Limited (2), The Birmingham, Dudley & District Banking Company (1), Messrs. Crickett, Bacon & Wood (1), The Cumberland Union Banking Company Ltd (1), Crompton & Evans Union Bank Limited (2), London County of Westminster Bank Limited (1), Messrs Cox & Co. London (1), Wilts & Dorset Banking Company Limited (1) The County of Gloucester Bank (1), Messrs. Willm and Saml Evans & Co. Bankers, Derby (1), Yorkshire District Bank (1), Messrs. Curteis, Pomfret & Co. Bankers, Rye (2), Farrow's Bank Limited, Hove (2), Messrs. Glyn, Mills, Currie & Co. (1), The Lancaster Banking Company (1), Lloyd, Barnetts & Bosanquets Bank Limited (2), London & County Banking Company Limited (1), The London & Midland Bank Limited (1), London County Westminster & Parr's Bank Limited (1), The London Joint Stock Bank Limited (1), Manchester & Liverpool District Banking Co. Ltd (1), The National Bank Limited (1), The National ProvincialBank of England (1), Messrs. Nunn and Company Bankers, Manningtree (1), Preston Old Bank - Messrs. Pedder & Company (1), Messrs. Samuel Smith & Co. (1), The Union Bank of Manchester Limited (1), Westminster Bank Limited (1), District Bank Limited (2), York City and County Banking Company Limited (2), The Yorkshire Banking Company (2), Messrs. Woodhead & Co. London (1), Wilts & Dorset Banking Company Limited (1), Midland Bank Limited and related (2), almost all with counterfoils, all but one are unwritten, many in higher grades, along with a chequebook (12 pages) The National Provincial Bank Limited, (formerly The National Provincial Bank of England) - Portishead Branch, printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. all unwritten
Lancashire and Manchester interest - Manchester Mechanical and Industrial Exhibition, Pomona Palace, Prize Medal, 89mm diameter in bronze, undated, by Elkington & Co. Manchester. Obverse: Two female figures standing, with implements of Science and Art, beyond: A city view. Reverse: A crest of Arms and supporters, unnamed, 310.51 grammes, UNC or near so with a few minor spots
World War I Christmas tin, Christmas 1914, in good second-hand condition, and Queen Elizabeth II Coronation tins, Presented by the Corporation of the City of Manchester 65mm diameter (2) these two each with a Halfcrown 1953 UNC in the base
Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 41mm diameter in white metal by Messrs. Pinches, Obverse: A view of the exhibition buildings, EXHIBITION OF ART TREASURES , In exergue: OPENED AT MANCHESTER / BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / PRINCE ALBERT / MAY 5th 1857, Reverse: Three Muses seated surrounded by various objects symbolising the subject of the exhibition, BHM 2609, Lustrous UNC, in the fitted case of issue, the lid detached
One Hundred Pounds NairneB208f dated 28th May 1914 serial 7/Y 22317, MANCHESTER branch issue, faint inked number top left and very faint discolouration or light stain right, otherwise GEF and scarce
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B241f dated 5th January 1935 serial number T/191 20331 MANCHESTER branch issue. Black and white, ornate crowned vignette of Britannia top left, value in black tablet low left. About Uncirculated and graded 50 by PMG and this being the highest grade on the PMG population report from only 3 they have seen
Two Pounds a 4-coin set 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games Silver Proof Piedforts with coloured flags and streamers in the reverse design FDC in the Royal Mint wooden box of issue with booklet-style certificate
Halfpennies18th CenturyLancashire (6) Lancaster (4) 1792 Obverse: John of Gaunt IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER, No star below bust, Reverse: Shield of Arms LANCASTER HALFPENNY, Plain edge (rounded) DH31a GVF, 1794 Obverse: John of Gaunt IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER, Star below bust, Reverse: Shield of Arms LANCASTER HALFPENNY, Edge: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL DH41 GVF with some verdigris on the reverse, 1794 Obverse: John of Gaunt left IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER, Reverse: Shield of Arms HALFPENNY 1794, Edge: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL DH43 NEF, 1794 Obverse: John of Gaunt left IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER, Reverse: Shield of Arms HALFPENNY 1794, wider spacing to the date figures, Edge: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL, DH46 NEF, Manchester (2) 1792 Obverse: View of a building EAST INDIA HOUSE, Reverse: The Grocer's Arms HALFPENNY 1792 Edge: PAYABLE AT I.FIELDINGS About EF, 1793 Obverse: A porter carrying a pack MANCHESTER HALFPENNY, Reverse: Shield of Arms SIC DONEC on a ribbon below, SUCCESS TO NAVIGATION, Engrailed edge, DH135e GVF or better, Lincolnshire - Sleaford Obverse: Crowned bust left, IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER, Reverse: Shield of Arms, SUCCESS TO NAVIGATION, Plain edge (rounded), DH3b GVF
Halfpennies18th Century (8) Sussex - Northiam (2) 1794 Obverse: Arms between oak branches, FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF SOCIETY * Reverse: A cypher IF; crest a wheatsheaf. Edge: PAYABLE AT IOHN FOLLER'S NORTHIAM, DH34, About EF, 1794 Obverse: Arms between palm and oak branches, UNANIMITY IS THE BOND OF SOCIETY. Reverse: A cypher EG crest a squirrel NORTHIAM HALFPENNY 1794, Edge: PAYABLE AT G.GILBERT'S NORTHIAM, DH35, GVF, Kent - Faversham 1794 Obverse: An ancient sloop PAYABLE AT FEVERSHAM, Reverse: Shield of Arms of the Cinque Ports CINQUE PORT HALFPENNY, Edge: PAYABLE AT IOHN CROWSS COPPER SMITH, DH20, Near EF with a hairline scratch on the obverse, Middlesex - Foundling Fields 1795 Obverse: A lamb within a circle FOUNDLING FIELDS 1795, Reverse: Cypher IB within a circle, PAYABLE ON DEMAND, stop after DEMAND obscured by die flaw, as normal with this issue, milled edge, DH305, VF/GVF, Lancashire (3) Lancaster (2) 1794 Obverse: Bust of John Of Gaunt, IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER, Star below bust, Reverse: Shield, LANCASTER HALFPENNY, Edge: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER OR BRISTOL, DH41, EF/About EF, 1794 Obverse: Bust of John Of Gaunt, IOI IN (Unbarred H) OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER, Star below bust, Reverse: Shield, HALFPENNY 1794, Edge: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER OR BRISTOL, DH43 GVF, Manchester 1793 Obverse: A porter carrying a pack, MANCHESTER HALFPENNY, Reverse: Shield of Arms, SIC DONEC on a ribbon below. SUCCESS TO NAVIGATION, Edge: Engrailed, DH135e, NEF, Yorkshire - Hull 1791 Obverse: An equestrian statue of William III GULIELMUS TERTIVS REX Exergue: MDCLXXXIX, Shield of Arms within sprigs of oak, 8 acorns to the left and 7 acorns to the right, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF IONATHAN GARTON & Co., DH17, VF/GVF
Halfpennies18th Century (24) Middlesex 1795 Kilvington's Brunswick DH46 Good Fine/NVF, Middlesex - Mail Coach undated, Obverse: Mail Coach travelling Rev: To J.PALMER ESQ. /THIS IS INSCRIBED / AS A TOKEN OF / GRATITUDE /FOR BENFITS REC'D / FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT / OF MAIL COACHES in 8 lines DH363 Good Fine, Middlesex - Mail Coach undated, Obverse: Mail Coach travelling, Reverse AFH cypher within a wreath DH366 NVF, Kirkcudbrightshire 1793 Gatehouse, Obverse: A Griffin IMPERO on a banner above, Reverse: A large building PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF THOs. SCOTT DH1, VG/Near Fine, Angusshire - Dundee 1797 Obverse: A public building DUNDEE HALFPENNY, TOWN HOUSE FINISHED 1734, Reverse: View of a glass manufactory, GLASS WORKS WEST CONE FOUNDED 1788. Exergue: WRIGHT DES. DH17 Fine with a heavy contact mark on the reverse, Lothian - Edinburgh 1790 Obverse: St. Andrew and Cross, Reverse: Top thistle leaf between N and Y. DH30 Fine, Lancashire - Manchester 1793, Obverse: A porter carrying a pack, Reverse: Shield of Arms, Plain edge, DH135h, Fine, Worcestershire - Worcester 1788 Obverse: bust of George III right, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA, Reverse: A shield crowns inscribed WORCESTER . AUGUST . 6.7 &8 in 4 lines M.B.F.ET.H.REX. F.D.B.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T ET.E, scalloped edge, DH33 VF, Yorkshire - York 1795 Obverse: View of a cathedral Exergue: YORK 1795, Reverse: View of a castle and a drawbridge CLIFFORD'S TOWER DH63 VG, Wiltshire - Salisbury 1796 Obverse: View of a church CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF SARUM, Reverse: Grocer's Arms and supporters, FINE TEAS &C. Edge: PAYABLE AT I. & T. SHARPES SALISBURY DH21, NVF, Yorkshire - Hull 1791 Obverse: Shield of Arms between sprigs of oak, Reverse: A ship sailing Edge: PAYABLE IN HULL AND IN LONDON DH22 NVF, Yorkshire - Leeds 1791 Paleys: Obverse: Full length figure of Bishop Blaze and a lamb ARTIS NOSTRE CONDITOR, Reverse: Shield of Arms, Above: An owl. DH44 Good Fine, Carmarthenshire - Carmarthen undated (2) Obverse: Interior of Ironworks CARMARTHEN IRONWORKS, Exergue: HALFPENNY, Reverse: Interior of a forge, no brickwork in archway, lower beam points to L and O in the legend, DH7 Fine and VG, Cambridgeshire - County 1795 Obverse: A Druid's head CURRENT IN THE COUNTIES, Reverse: A beehive and bees INDUSTRY HAS ITS SURE REWARD Edge: CAMBRIDGE BEDFORD AND HUNTINGDON, DH12, GVF, Warwickshire -Wilkinson 1792 Obverse: Bust right IOHN WILKISON IRON MASTER, Reverse: Vulcan HALFPENNY, date in exergue, Edge: PAYABLE AT LONDON OR ANGLESEY DH455b Fine, cleaned, Warwickshire - Wilkinson Counterfeits undated, Obverse: Bust right IOHN WILKINSON IRON MASTER no stop after legend, Reverse: Moneta seated DH464 (2) both Near Fine, Dublin undated Obverse: A harp upon a rock and a ship at sea, GOD GRANT PEACE, Reverse: Three castles between oak and palm branches, Edge: Plain, DH14a About Fine, Dublin - Camac, Kyan and Camac Harp with 8 strings , Edge PAYABLE IN BUBLIN OR BALLYMURTAGH DH93 VG, Dublin - Parkers 1792 Obverse: female seated holding a harp, INDUSTRY HAS ITS SURE REWARD, Reverse: RLT &Co. cypher PRO BONO PUBLICO DH364 VG, Drogheda 1792 Obverse: female seated holding a harp, Reverse: Cypher FOR THE GOOD OF THE PUBLICK, DH5, VG Rare, Drogheda 1804 Obverse: female seated holding a harp FOR THE GOOD OF THE PUBLICK, Reverse: Cypher PAYABLE IN DROGHEDA OR DUBLIN, DH6, VG, Sentimental Token 1773 Duke of Gloucester Fine/VG, 18th Century Farthings (5) Middlesex - Pidcocks undated Obverse: An elephant PIDCOCKS EXHIBITION, Reverse: A two-headed cow EXETER CHANGE . STRAND LONDON. DH1066 VF, Middlesex - Pidcocks undated Obverse: An elephant, JAMES below, PIDCOCKS EXHIBITION, Reverse: A cockatoo EXETER CHANGE. STRAND LONDON. DH1067 Good Fine with attempted piercing, Angusshire - Dundee undated Obverse: A pair of scales above a small cypher J M & Co. PAYABLE ON DEMAND DUNDEE, Reverse: A sentinel on duty, a breech of a cannon on one side, part of a fort on the other, Edge: Plain (rounded) DH39 NVF, 18th Century Penny (1) Lancashire - Halsall undated, Obverse: Shield of Arms, Reverse HALSALL D in two lines, DH1, Obverse Fine, the reverse virtually smooth, 19th CenturyShilling (1) Cheshire - Stockport 1812 Obverse: Beehive and 15 bees, G. & R. FERNS & T. CARTWRIGHT. STOCKPORT, Reverse: female seated on a bale to right, holding scales and cornucopia, Y&D below, H on bale, Davis 6, Near Fine/Fine, 19th Century Sixpences (4) Wiltshire - Marlborough 1811 Obverse: four hands
Two Pounds 2002 a 4-coin set Manchester Commonwealth Games Silver Proof Piedforts with coloured flags and ribbons on the respective reverses, S.PSS18 a hint of toning, nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint wooden box of issue, no certificate
World War I Death Plaque to Robert Gillis, Good Fine with some pitting, World War I Pair to 201369 Cpl. T.Hughes Welsh Regiment VF to GVF, World War I 1914-1948 medal in silver to 37060 G.T. Richardson M.G.C. VF, suspension bar bent, World War I pair to 5052 Sjt. D.B. Hobday Manchester Regiment mounted as worn, World War II 1939-1945 Medals (2) both GVF, World War II Defence Medals 1939-1945 (2) both VF one with some stains, World War II Stars (3) Africa Star, France and Germany Star and 1939-1945 Star VF to GVF, Miniatures World War I trio EF mounted on a small bar, boxed, Replica Miniatures (4) Africa Star, 1939-1945 War Medal, George Medal and IndiaGeneral Service Medal, Kings Medal 1912-1913 awarded by London County Council awarded to C.Passmore EF, USAAsiatic Pacific Campaign 1941-1945 EF, USA World War I Victory Medal EF, Cap Badges (3) RAF, Essex Regiment and Manchester Regiment, VF and a Scots Guards buckle VF
Halfpennies18th CenturyLancashire (8) Lancaster 1792 Obverse: John of Gaunt left, crowned, IOHN OF YORK DUKE OF LANCASTER, Legend continuous over bust, star below bust, centre of crown points between D and U of DUKE, front of crown points to N, Reverse: Shield of Arms, LANCASTER HALFPENNY 1792, Line in shield points to C on left and between P and E on right, DH26, NEF, Rare, Lancaster 1792 Obverse: John of Gaunt left, crowned, IOHN OF YORK DUKE OF LANCASTER, Legend continuous over bust, star below bust, centre of crown points to K of DUKE, front of crown points to N, Reverse: Shield of Arms, LANCASTER HALFPENNY 1792, Line in shield points between C and A, and between E and N, (Line indistinct on left), stop after legend, Edge: CAMBRIDGE BEDFORD AND HUNTINGDON, DH29B, NEF and scarce, Lancaster 1792 Obverse: John of Gaunt left, crowned, IOHN OF YORK DUKE OF LANCASTER, no star below bust, Reverse: Shield of Arms, LANCASTER HALFPENNY, no stop after legend, Line in shield points to C and E of legend, Edge: Plain (rounded), DH 31a, NEF with a small flan flaw above the bust, Lancaster 1794 Obverse: John of Gaunt left, crowned, IOHN OF YORK DUKE OF LANCASTER, star below bust, stop after legend, Reverse: Shield of Arms, HALFPENNY, Line of shield points to H and Y of HALFPENNY, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE TEMPLE OF THE MUSES, DH43B, GVF/NEF, Manchester 1792 Obverse: View of building EAST INDIA HOUSE, Reverse: The Grocer's Arms HALFPENNY 1792, Edge: PAYABLE AT I. FIELDINGS MANCHESTER DH127, NEF, Manchester 1792 Obverse: View of building EAST INDIA HOUSE, Reverse: The Grocer's Arms HALFPENNY 1792, Edge: LONDON BRISTOL AND LIVERPOOL DH127A, EF/NEF, Manchester 1793 Obverse: A porter carrying a pack MANCHESTER HALFPENNY, date in exergue, Reverse: Shield of Arms with SIC DONEM on a ribbon below, SUCCESS TO NAVIGATION, Edge: PAYABLE AT BIRMINGHAM LONDON OR BRISTOL, DH135A, GVF/NEF, Manchester 1793 Obverse: A porter carrying a pack MANCHESTER HALFPENNY, date in exergue, Reverse: Shield of Arms with SIC DONEC on a ribbon below, Edge: Engrailed, DH135e NEF
Halfpennies18th CenturyLancashire (8) Lancaster 1792 Obverse: John of Gaunt left, crowned, IOHN OF YORK DUKE OF LANCASTER, Legend continuous over bust, star below bust, centre of crown points to K, front of crown points to N, Reverse: Shield of Arms, LANCASTER HALFPENNY stop after legend, Edge: PAYABLE IN LONDON, BRISTOL & LANCASTER, DH29, NEF, Lancaster 1792 Obverse: John of Gaunt left, crowned, IOHN OF YORK DUKE OF LANCASTER, no star below bust, Reverse: Shield of Arms, LANCASTER HALFPENNY, no stop after legend, Line in shield points to C and E of legend, Edge: Plain (rounded), DH 31a, GVF, Lancaster 1794 Obverse: John of Gaunt left, crowned, IOHN OF YORK DUKE OF LANCASTER, star below bust, centre of crown points between U and K of DUKE, Reverse: Shield of Arms, LANCASTER HALFPENNY, Line of shield points above C and between P and E of legend, Edge: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL, DH41, GVF/NEF, Lancaster 1794 Obverse: John of Gaunt left, crowned, IOHN OF YORK DUKE OF LANCASTER, star below bust, stop after legend, Reverse: Shield of Arms, HALFPENNY, Line of shield points to H and Y of HALFPENNY, Edge: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL, DH43, EF/About EF, Lancaster 1794 Obverse: Obverse: John of Gaunt left, crowned, IOHN OF YORK DUKE OF LANCASTER, star below bust, centre of crown points between U and K of DUKE, Reverse: Shield of Arms, HALFPENNY 1794 with wider apaced date, no stop after legend, Edge: AYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL,(P of PAYABLE not struck), DH46, GVF/NEF, Manchester 1792 Obverse: View of building EAST INDIA HOUSE, Reverse: The Grocer's Arms HALFPENNY 1792, Edge: PAYABLE AT I. FIELDINGS MANCHESTER DH127, EF, Manchester 1793 with double struck 9, Obverse: The Grocer's Arms MANCHESTER PROMISSORY HALFPENNY 1793, Reverse: East India Company's bale mark, V clear of centre, PAYABLE AT IN. FIELDINGS GROCER & TEA DEALER, DH130, NEF, scarce, Manchester 1793 Obverse: A porter carrying a pack, MANCHESTER HALFPENNY, date in exergue, Reverse: Shield of Arms with SIC DONEM on a ribbon below, SUCCESS TO NAVIGATION, Edge: engrailed, DH135e, EF and attractively toned
Halfpennies18th CenturyMiddlesex (8) Chelsea 1795 Obverse: A sailor with a wooden leg presenting a petition to Britannia CHELSEA, Exergue: HALFPENNY, Reverse: A figure of Hope leaning on an anchor, THE SUPPOTY OF OUR ENDEAVOURs. Milled edge, DH277, GVF with some dirt in the devices, Dennis' 1795 Obverse: A wheatsheaf, BAKERS HALFPENNY 1795, Reverse: TO LESSEN / THE SLAVERY OF / SUNDAY BAKING / AND PROVIDE FOR / PUBLIC WANTS / AN ACT WAS / PASSED / AD.1794, DH297d, EF, Skidmore's 1795 Obverse: A register stove No.123 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON around, within a circle, PAYABLE AT SKIDMORES FURNISHING REPOSITORY, Reverse: Two men at a forge, MANUFACTORY & IRON-FOUNDRY . CLERKENWELL, date in exergue, DH480, GVF with faint number scratched on the obverse, Lyceum undated, Obverse: A man balancing himself upon his head upon the point of a sword, SINGING DANCING TUMBLING SLACK WIRE &c. Exergue: EVERY EVENING, Reverse: Mercury standing on a galloping horse THE FIRST EQUESTN. PERFORMANCE . IN . EUROPE, Exergue: LYCEUM STRAND LONDON, Edge: PAYABLE AT LONDON BATH OR MANCHESTER, DH362a, EF the obverse dull, the reverse with traces of lustre, Ibberson's undated, Obverse: St. George killing the Dragon, crest: a boar, HOLBORN LONDON, Exergue: C.JBBERSON, Reverse: MAIL & / POST COASHES / TO ALL PARTS OF / ENGLAND in four lines, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE GEORGE & BLUE BOAR LONDON, NEF/EF, Whitfield's 1795 Obverse: Bust left, LONG LIVE THE KING, Reverse: a cypher I M & Co, date below, Plain edge, DH911b, VF, National Series Obverse: Bust right, GEORGE PRINCE OF WALES, Reverse: The Prince of Wales's crest, INDUSTRY IS THE PARENT OF SUCCESS ,Edge: PAYABLE AT LONDON, DH962a, GEF with traces of lustre, the reverse with some spots, Newton, 1793 Obverse: Bust left ISAAC NEWTON, Reverse: A caduceus, olive branch and cornucopia, HALFPENNY 1793, DH1033, Engrailed edge GVF/VF
Badges and Prize Medals a varied group (11) Manchester and Liverpool Agricultural Society, to James Cornes 1864, Crown sized EF with white tone, in a lunette style holder, by Ottleys Medallists, Birmingham. Treaty of Versailles Meal 1919 50mm diameter in bronze, by Elkington, VF. Co-Operative Wholesale Society - Fire BrigadeLong Service 1933 in silver awarded to Fireman A. Kerruish, EF with an edge bruise, boxed. Masonic Medal Manchester Unity 1810 - 1910 in gilt silver, enamelled, GVF boxed. Masonic Pin Badge 'Justice Through Philanthropy' W.R Cotterel-Jones 12-6-69 Gavenny Lodge 8663 in gilt silver, enamelled GVF. Masonic Pin Badge Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, with 1st Deg 9.8.29 bar and 2nd Deg. 24.9.37 bar, enamelled badge on the ribbon GVF. Masonic - East Lancashire Masonic Benevolent Institution Incorporated enamelled VF. USDAW Union 30 Years badge in silver enamelled, awarded to A.Kerruish 1949, George VSilver Jubilee Pin badge, 1935 enamelled, VF, Prize Medals (2) Spring 1934 Senior Rounder and Summer 1934 Senior Rounder both EF boxed
Two Pounds 2002 a 4-coin set Manchester Commonwealth Games Silver Proof Piedforts with coloured flags and ribbons on the respective reverses, S.PSS18 a hint of toning, otherwise FDC in the Royal Mint wooden box of issue with booklet-style certificate
Two Pounds a 4-coin set 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games Silver Proof Piedforts each reverse with the coloured flag and banner, nFDC with minor toning, in the wooden box of issue with booklet-style certificate
Two Pounds 2002 a 4-coin set Manchester Commonwealth Games S.PSS17 a hint of toning, otherwise FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with booklet-style certificate
Victoria-related (4) Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 The Official Royal Mint issue 25mm diameter in silver (2) both Good Fine, Royal Jubilee Exhibition Manchester 1887 45mm diameter in white metal by Ralph Heaton & Sons, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled ROYAL JUBILEE EXHIBITION MANCHESTER 1887, Reverse: A view of the Exhibition building OPENED BY T.R.H. THE PRINCE & PRINCESS OF WALES MAY 3rd 1887, BHM 3346 NEF with some spots, Queen Victoria Visit to Sheffield/Town Hall Opening 1897 51mm diameter in white metal by F.Bowcher/Spink & Son, Obverse: Bust left crown, laureate draped and veiled VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REGINA F:D: IND: IMP: with MDCCCXCVII below, Reverse: View of the Town Hall building, on a ribbon in the field to the right: SHEFFIELD TOWN HALL OPENED BY H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA 21st MAY 1897 BHM 3604, NEF with some contact marks and a thin scratch on the obverse
Medals Tokens and more a varied group, comprising Medals (7) Cambridge University 1855 50mm diameter in bronze GVF, Paris Universal Exposition/ D'Honneur a Alexandre 1855 50mm diameter in brass Fine, Good Conduct/Reward of Merit 45mm diameter in bronze by Allman, London EF, Sheffield Union of the Order of Druids 53mm diameter in white metal GVF holed, Israel - Israel's 20th Anniversary 1948-1968 60mm diameter in brass GVF, Prize Medals (2) Corporation of the City of Manchester 56mm diameter in bronze by Elkington & Co. Awarded to J.G.Stark and Co. for Cox's . Save All Stove price £6-6-0 EF, Gardener - Prestwood 51mm diameter in brass, awarded to George Salter ESQ. / F.Watkiss Reverse: A basket of flowers NEF with a few tone spots, Prize medals (7) GB, France and Germany, GB includes Golf, Cricket and Athletics, most in silver with some hallmarked, France Ministry of Commerce and Industry (awarded 1903) and Germany Friedrich Von Schiller/ Bell Ringers Fine to GVF, Shilling VictoriaJubilee Head enamelled in 5 colours, Fair workmanship, South Africa Shilling 1896 Fine, brooch mounted, Brazil 1000 Reis 1901 Near Fine with brooch mount and pin, Theatre Tokens (7) The Armada - Drury Lane 1888 VF, holed, Wyndham's Jelfs - Gerald du Maurier (2), in copper VF, in brass Good Fine, Prince of Wales, London - The Golden Parisian Revue, Good Fine, Admittance tokens (3) 1817/Paid, Inn and Pub Tokens (4) all undated, Five Pence Black Lion/Bishop Good Fine, Threepence Albion Hotel - Val Watkins, and 2 1/2 Pence Albion Hotal - Val Watkins (2) VF to GVF, Hampshire undated Floating Bridge Company - Gosport side Fine
GB and World Numismatic First Day Covers in albums (63) includes some medallic issues and a few in silver, with many Crown-sized issues many of these being £5 face value issues, and a Coin and Banknote Cover 2000 comprising £5 Crown and Five Pound Banknote QM10 prefix on the envelope of issue, Manchester Games 2002 £2 4 coin set BU in a stamp cover, all covers housed in albums on the envelopes, or in the folders of issue, along with Five Pound Crowns (2) 1999 Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial, 1999 Millennium, Two Pounds 1997, One Pound 1997 all Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue
Halfpennies18th Century (11) comprising Middlesex (5) 1793 Isaac Newton DH1033 VF, 1795 Davidson's - Sise Lane DH294 VF, Undated, George Prince of Wales DH952a, VF/GVF, Political and Social series 1794 - J.H.Tooke, Plain edge DH1045a, VF, undated - Kellys Light Harness, Milled edge DH345e VF, Norfolk (3) Norwich, Reverse: An Eagle with wings expanded DH31 VF, Norwich 1792 Obverse: The Arms of Norwich DH14, VF, Norwich 1792 Obverse: The Arms of Norwich, no stop after FLOURISH DH16 VF, Lancashire (3) Rochdale 1792 Reverse: Man in loom DH144VF with an edge bruise, Manchester 1793 Reverse: East India Company bale mark DH131 VF, Lancaster 179*4 John of Gaunt DH43e VF
USA, South and Central America (3) Cuba, Empresa del Ferro-Carril de Guantanamo, certificate for one share, 1882, vignettes of train at top, allegorical female at bottom, black, stamped cancelled, some tears in the centre from writing on the reverse, otherwise Good Fine. BrazilRailwayCompany 500 Francs or £19/17/5 60 Year Gold Bond 4 1/2%, black and green with ornate border, with vignette of train crossing a bridge. VF USA, Insurance Policy, The Social Insurance Company, for the cover of a schooner on a voyage from Manchester to Wilmington, North Carolina, Salem 1810, (date inked on the reverse, some folds, Good Fine, an interesting early document
Five Pound Crown 2002 Queen Mother Memorial Silver Proof, Two Pounds 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England Silver Proof, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proofs, Twenty Pence 1982 Silver Proof Piedfort, FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Two Pounds 1995 United Nations 50th Anniversary Silver Proof Piedfort, FDC uncased in capsule with certificate, Two Pounds Silver Britannias (3) 2002, 2003, 2006 UNC on the Royal Mint cards of issue, the first two with light toning, Five Pound Crowns (9) 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipGolden Wedding, 1998 Prince Charles 50th Birthday, 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial, 2002 Queen Elizabeth IIGolden Jubilee, 2003 Coronation Golden Jubilee, 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday, 2011 Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, (still sealed), 2012 London Olympic Games (still sealed) UNC in the Royal Mint packs and wallets of issue, Two Pounds (4) 1986 Commonwealth Games, 2003 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of the DNA Double Helix, 2004 200th Anniversary of Trevithick's Locomotive, 2009 250th Anniversary of the Birth of Robert Burns Two Pounds a 2-coin set 2006 Brunel - The Man and Brunel - His Achievements, Two Pounds a 4-coin set 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games each reverse design showing the respective flags of the United Kingdom, UNC in the Royal Mint wallets and packs of issue, Fifty Pences (3) 1994 50th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings, 2003 100th Anniversary of the WSPU, 2004 50th Anniversary of the First 4-minute Mile UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Numismatic First Day Cover 1995 50th Anniversary of the United Nations comprising Two Pounds 1995 UN UNC and 2x Stamps, 25p and 30p UNC on the envelope of issue, Crown 1935 George VSilver Jubilee GEF/AU in a slide case
Two Pounds 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games a 4-coin set each coin displaying a different National flag, SilverProofs FDC in the box of issue with certificate
Two Pounds 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games a 4-coin set each coin displaying a different National flag, SilverProofs FDC in the box of issue with certificate
Royal Mint Year Set 2006 (10 coins, Two Pounds to One Penny) includes the Two Pounds Brunel issues (2) and the Fifty Pence Victoria Cross issues (2) Lustrous UNC, Five Pound Crown 2000 Millennium - Minted at the Dome UNC in the wallet of issue, Two Pounds a 4-coin set 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games comprising England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland cupro-nickel issues Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue
Threepence to Half Farthing (6) Silver Threepence 1943 Lustrous UNC, Twopence 1797 Peck 1077 NVF with a good edge, Penny 1797 10 Leaves Peck 1132 Good Fine with some small edge nicks, Farthing 1853 WW Raised Peck 1575 NVF, Half Farthing 1843 Peck 1593 VF/NVF, and Penny Edward I London Mint, Class 10a Fine, along with medal 1887 Royal Jubilee Exhibition, Manchester 45mm diameter in bronze by R.Heaton & Sons, Birmingham GEF in the box of issue
Liverpool and Manchester Railway Opened 1830 (2) the first 46mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Eimer 1224, BHM 1459, Obverse: Bust left GEO. STEPHENSON ESQ. ENGINEER, Reverse train crossing viaduct in a landscape, BRIDGE AT NEWTON., In Exergue: LIVERPOOL & MANCHESTER RAILWAY OPENED SEPT. 15 1830 GVF/NEF, the second, similar, in white metal, NVF/VF with some contact marks
Two Pounds 2002 Manchester Games Silver Proof Piedfort 4 coin set nFDC (some light toning) in the hard Royal Mint case of issue with book style certificate
Proof Set Black Leather Deluxe 2010 nFDC to FDC with a hint of toning, in the case of issue, Royal Mint Year Sets 2007 (2), Five Pound Crowns (5) 2007 Diamond Wedding (2) UNC one still sealed, 2008 450th Anniversary of the Accession (2), 2010 Restoration of the Monarchy UNC still sealed, Two Pounds 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games a 4-coin set each coin with a different flag depicted on the reverse, UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Five Pound Crowns (28) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday (3), 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday, 1998 Prince Charles 50th Birthday (3), 1999 Diana Memorial (6), 1999 Millennium (2), 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday, 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era (3), 2002 Queen Elizabeth IIGolden Jubilee (2), 2002 Queen Mother Memorial (2), 2005 Battle of Trafalgar 200th Anniversary (2), 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday, EF to UNC, Two Pounds (6) 1986 Commonwealth Games (2), 1989 Bill of Rights (2), 1995 Peace Dove (2) NEF to GEF, Crowns (8) 1953, 1965, 1977 (2), 1980 (2), 1981 (2) EF to UNC, Guernsey Five Pounds 2008 History of the Royal Air Force A/UNC, Jersey (2) Five Pounds 2013 CoronationDiamond Jubilee the reverse with gold highlighting A/UNC, Crown 1966 900th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings GEF, Pennies (2) 1920 VG stuck to card and 1966 Lustrous UNC, Alderney Five Pounds 2006 Victoria Cross Recipients - Charles Davis Lucas KM#149 Silver Proofs (2) FDC in the Royal Mint card packs of issue, Numismatic Covers (3) Isle of Man 2010 The Engagement of Prince William and Catherine Middleton comprising Five Pounds 2010 Cupro-Nickel UNC and pair of £1.50 Prince William Isle of Man stamps, on the commemorative envelope, as issued, British Indian Ocean Territories - A Lifetime of Service Queen Elizabeth II 85th Birthday and Prince Philip 90th Birthday comprising Two Pounds 2011 UNC and 54p stamp, Ascension Island/St. Lucia - A Lifetime of Service Queen Elizabeth II 85th Birthday and Prince Philip 90th Birthday comprising Ascension Island Crown 2011 UNC and St. Lucia $1.50 stamp on the commemorative envelope, as issued, First Day Covers (2) Prince William and Catherine Middleton - Graduation Day at St. Andrews 2010 both on the envelopes of issue with First Class stamps, Stamp Gibraltar £2.00 The Royal Engagement of Prince William and Catherine Middleton on the mini-sheet of issue
USA Hard Times Token 1834 W.P.Haskins - S.B.Schenk Planing Machine Near Fine, along with Halfpenny Tokens 19th Century (3) Warwickshire - Coventry 1793 Lady Godiva Fine, Lancashire - Manchester 1793 engrailed edge Fine, Lancashire- Lancaster 1794 Duke of Lancaster/Shield VG, Pennies 19th Century 1812 Sheffield S.Hobson & Sons Button Manufacturers Fair, Penny TokenBirminghamundatedJackson and Listers Fair, Penny Token Sheffield 1813 Overseers of the Poor, VG
Commemorative Plates (16) includes Wedgwood (11) includes Royal Family (6) 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial, 2003 50th Anniversary of the Coronation - Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip portrait, 2003 Coronation 50th Anniversary Queen Elizabeth II portrait, 2004 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - Queen on horseback, 2005 The Marriage of the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, Calendar plates (2) 2003 with floral design, and 2004 with garden design, 2005 60th Anniversary of VE Day (3) each with World War II Aircraft designs, Spitfire, Hurricane and Avro Lancaster, Spode 2013 The Birth of Prince George of Cambridge, Worcester 2013 The Birth of Prince George of Cambridge, Diana- Princess of Wales England's Rose undated, in porcelain, undated World War II - This Is You Hour -Winston Churchill , by Timothy Noad, 2006 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday calendar plate with 12 different colour pictures of the Queen , by Timothy Noad, Danbury Mint Manchester United 100 Glorious Years with pictures of George Best, Bobby Charlton, Denis Law, Billy Meredith, Bryan Robson and David Beckham, most in the boxes as issued and in excellent condition
Proof Sets (18) Blue Sets (4) 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, Red Leather Deluxe Sets (7) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, Black Leather Deluxe Sets (4) 2008, 2009 (includes the Kew Gardens Fifty Pence), 2010, 2011, Executive Set 2000, Deluxe Set 2000, Two Pounds 2002 Commonwealth Games - Manchester a 4-coin set Nickel-Brass/Cupro-Nickel issues nFDC to FDC a few coins with a hint of toning, in the boxes of issue
Stamps an accumulation covering a wide range of subjects including 1965 Post Office Tower, 1967 British Discovery, 1974 Fire Service, 1975 62nd Inter-Parliamentary Conference, 1976 William Caxton, 1977 Racket Sports, 1978 Horses, 1978 Cycling, 1978 Christmas, 1979 Dogs, 1979 British Flowers, 1979 European Assembly Elections, 1979 Rowland Hill, 1979 Police, 1979 Horse Racing, 1979 Year of the Child, 1979 Christmas, 1980 British Birds, 1980 Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1980 International Stamp Exhibition, London, 1980 London International Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet 1, 1980 London International Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet 2 (2), 1980 London International Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet 3, 1980 London Landmarks, 1980 Famous People, 1980 British Music Conductors, 1980 Sport, 1980 Christmas, 1981 Folklore, 1981 International Year of the Disabled, 1981 Butterflies, 1981 The National Trusts, 1981 The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, 1981 The Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, British Mint Stamps Collector's Pack 1981, 1982 Fishing, 1982 Charles Darwin, 1982 Youth Organisations, 1982 British Theatre, 1982 Maritime Heritage, 1982 British Textiles, 1982 Information Technology, 1982 British Motor Cars, 1982 Christmas Carols, 1983 Commonwealth Day 1983 British Engineering Achievements, 1983 The British Army, 1983 British Gardens, 1983 British Fairs (2), 1983 Christmas, 1984 Heraldry (2), 1984 Cattle, 1984 Urban Renewal, 1984 The Royal Mail, 1984 The British Council, 1984 Christmas, all on the sheets of issue, First Day Covers (3) 150th Anniversary of 'A Christmas Carol' 9 Nov.1993 (2 both different), Greetings! 26.Feb 1996, The Heritage Collection First Day Covers (20) 1996 Westminster Abbey (2), 1996 The Railway Children, 1996 Children's TV 50th Anniversary, 1997 Enid Blyton Centenary (2), 1977 Sanquar Post Office- The oldest Working Post Office in the World, 1997 Lancaster Bale-Out (4), 1997 100 Years of Dracula (2), 1997 The Hound of the Baskervilles, 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipGolden Wedding (6), The British Islands Collection First Day Covers (2) 1996 Emmeline Pankhurst, 1996 European Football Championships all in the packs of issue. Royal Mail Definitive Stamp Sets (42) Pack No.34 £1 to 1p, Pack No.37 First Class and Second Class Self-Adhesive (40), Pack No.38 (1997) First Class and 26p stamps, UNC in the packs of issue. Royal Mail packs (5) 1983 British Engineering Achievements (Pack No.144), 1984 Urban Renewal (Pack No.152), 1990 Astronomy (Pack No.212), 1991 Scientific Achievements (Pack No.216), 1991 Europe in Space (Pack No.217), 1995 Communications UNC in the wallets of issue, along with a further group of First Day Covers (19) 1972 Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh 25th Wedding Anniversary (3), 1973 Royal Wedding of HRH Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday (2), 1991 Ordnance Survey Bicentenary, 1991 Radio Times, 1992 40th Anniversary of the Accession, Guernsey 1993 Rupert Bear, 1994 D-Day 50th Anniversary, 1994 Channel Tunnel, 1995 VE Day 50th Anniversary, 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding, 1998 Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial, 2003 Coronation Golden Jubilee, 2005 The Marriage of HRH The Prince of Wales to Mrs. Camilla Parker Bowles, World First Day Covers (2) Czech Republic WWF (2), along with mixed loose stamps around £114 face includes some 1st and 2nd issues
Penny - Anglesey 1788 25 Acorns, 12 to the left, 13 to the right, Straight 1 and 7 in date, DH224 Bold VF, Penny - Hertfordshire - Sawbridgeworth 1801 Robert Orchard, a modern copy of DH1, About as struck. The original is a celebrated and rare token, of which only 4 examples are believed to exist, the extremely high relief design causing the die to shatter after just a few impressions, London 1809 Covent Garden New Theatre pass uniface in lead, P P . S on reverse (Pit on Prince's side) Fine, Unofficial Farthings (12) London (3) Antill &Son 2330 Fine, pitted, Bovril 2372 Good Fine, Foley & Shoyer 2532 Fine. Lancashire (2) Liverpool - Hellewell 2160 GF/VF, Manchester - Mitchell & Co. 3460 NVF. Norfolk (2) Norwich Dye 4000 Good Fine. Yarmouth - Robert Bumpstead 5252 Fine. Staffordshire - Newcastle under Lyme Josiah Robey 3785 About VF. Suffolk - Lowestoft W.C.Wiseman 3130 VF, Warwickshire - Birmingham T.Gargory 401 NVF officially holed. Ireland (2) Belfast - Ferrar & Taggart 5410 Fine, Dublin - Todd Burns & Co. 6313 Near Fine, along with MedievalJetons (15) in base metal a wide ranging group in mixed grades
GB - A Yorkshire-themed collection (33) includes pre-1900 (15) Leeds, Wakefield, Pontefract and GrimsbyRailway Junction Scrip certificate 1845 for Ten shares of £20 each, unissued VF with tear hole on left, The Bridlington Quay Public Rooms Association 1847 Share Certificate £3 and 10 Shillings, VF with staple holes at top left, Manchester and Leeds Railway Company 1846 share certificate for 6x £50 shares NVF with staple holes at top left, The Wharfedale Railway Company Share certificate for one £15 share, certificate number 20155 vignette of a large cow, the famous 'Craven Heifer' which made vast profits for its owner being exhibited around the country, black on pale blue, large red seal to lower right About VF with some spots and tape residue on the top edge. The Staithes Shipping Company Share Certificate for one share 1856 VF with small pinholes to the top left and tape residue at the top, The Whitby and Robin Hood's Steam Packet Company 1857 Share certificate for one share of £2 and 10 Shillings, GVF with tape residue on the top edge, Overend, Gurney and Company Limited 1865 share certificate for one share of £50 NVF with some foxing to the edges, Bray, Waddington and Company share certificate for one share of £50 EF, The Nidderdale Lead Mining Company Limited 1865 share certificate for 2 preference shares 7687 and 7688, vignette of Perseverance level, entrance to the mine, Pateley Bridge GVF with some tape residue to the top edge, The Drypool Workman's Club Company Limited 1878 share certificate for one share of £1 VF taped on the reverse at the top, The Leeds Mutual Supply Society Limited 1874 share certificate for one share of £1 Good Fine with some small pinholes and taped on the top edge, The Hull Botanic Garden Company Limited 1879 share certificate for one share of £5 VF, taped at the top edge, Reaney and Greaves Limited, Wine Merchants and Whisky blenders, 1899, Issue for 100 Mortgage Debentures of £100 each. The company became a subsidiary of the famous Tetley Brewers in 1904, the reverse with a typewritten label attached showing transfer of the debenture certificate to Francis Eric Tetley and Robert Francis Tetley in 1937 VF or near so with some small edge tears, an interesting document. The Macclesfield Brewery and Wine Company Limited share certificate 1867 NEF, The Leeds & County Unionist Club-House Co. Limited 1894 share certificate for 100 shares of £1 Fine with some folds and tape on the top edge. 1906-1971 issues (18) The Ravensthorpe Finishing Company Limited 1908 share certificate for 50 shares of £1 each, NVF with pencil annotations, The County Council of the West Riding of Yorkshire bond for £100 1906 NVF, Clarkson's Old Brewery Barmsley Limited Preference Share Certificate for 10 shares of £10 each NVF with some folds, The Effingham Steel Works Limited, Sheffield 1926 share certificate for 59 shares of £10 each VF with some pinholes, Dols & Co. Limited, Huddersfield 1928 share certificate for 3 shares of £1 each, GVF, Wallacve & Co. (Textiles) Limited 1932 share certificate for one share of £1 VF with some folds, Godfrey Sykes & Sons Limited 1940 share certificate for 100 shares of £1 each small pinhole at the top and two inked paragraphs written on the reverse, Fine. Wallace & Co.(Textiles) Limited 1947 share certificate for 2141 shares of £1 VF, General Refractories Limited 1936 share certificate for 32 shares of Ten Shillings each NEF with pencil annotation on the reverse, Timothy Whites & Taylors Limited (3) 1953, 1957 and 1960 VF, Thomas Ramsden & Son Limited (2) share certificates for 100 shares and 500 shares of 5 Shillings each VF both with pinholes at the top left, John Smith's Tadcaster Brewery Company, Limited share certificate for 128 shares of 5 Shillings each NVF with staple at top, John Smith's Tadcaster Brewery Company Limited certificate for 7.1% unsecured loan stock 1970 VF with staple at top, Kirkstall Forge Engineering Limited debenture certificate 1971 for 9 3/4% £800 stock VF with staple at top left
Halfpennies18th Century (11) Anglesey 1791 Paris Miners 24 Acorns DH438b GVF/VF, Gloucestershire - Brimscombe Port 1795, Obv: Ship with plain sails, Reverse: Entrance to a tunnel, Edge: PAYABLE IN BRIMSCOMBE PORT, DH59 GVF, Middlesex - Lackington's undated, Lyceum Theatre, Edge: PAYABLE IN LONDON BATH OR MANCHESTER, DH362a GVF with traces of lustre, Middlesex Political and Social series - Fox 1794 Obverse: Earl Howe Reverse Foot and map of France, Edge: CURRENT EVERY WHERE DH1016 Good Fine/Fine, Norfolk - Norwich undated Obverse: a brandy bottle, Reverse: Figure of Hope standing, Arm points to T of PROSPERITY, Plain edge, DH23b About VF, Warwickshire 1790 Obverse: Shakespeare, Reverse: Female seating holding mining tools, Edge: PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR LONDON DH 327a About Fine, Warwickshire -1793 Wilkison error spelling, Obverse: Bust of Wilkinson, Reverse: Vulcan seated, Edge PAYABLE AT ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL the N's reversed DH460a Fine, Norfolk - Norwich undated Obverse: Cornucopia, Peace and Plenty, Reverse: Figure of Hope standing, Plain edge, DH26e VG, Ireland - Wicklow, Cronebane 1789 DH3 Near Fine, Scotland - Lothian - Edinburgh, Hutchison's 1791 LACESSET error contemporary counterfeit DH38 NVF Rare, Scotland - Lanarkshire - Glasgow 1791 Obverse: Arms of Glasgow, Reverse: A river God reclining, Edge: PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL OR LANCASTER DH3c VF, Farthing 18th Century North Wales 1793 Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: Prince of Wales crest Large Flan, Plain edge DH15a Near Fine/Fine, Penny 19th CenturyBirminghamCopper Company 1812 Poor, Halfpennies 19th Century (7) Somerset - BristolBrass and Copper Company (5) 1811 Ship sailing to left with boat at stern Davis 117 NVF, 1811 Ship sailing right/P of PENNY to centre of E of PAYABLE Davis 113 (2) both Fine, Ship sailing right/ P of PENNY aligns to the end of the L of PAYABLE Davis 111 (2) VF and GVF, Halfpennies Essex (2) 1813 18 Acorns/Lion's Tail to the beginning of the first N Davis 41 About Fine, 1813 18 Acorns, Lion's Head touches the H Davis 39 VG, Canada (2) Lower Canada Halfpenny 1813 Britannia/Eagle VG, New Brunswick Penny 1843 KM#2 VG/Near Fine, Sentimental Token undated by Kirk, Obv: George II Rev: GEORGE THE SECOND in three lines Fine, Advertising Token London, Billingsgate, Hewett& Co Ltd. Iron Box 1870 VF, Penny North Shields - Bell Brothers Penny undated VF, along with a small group of GB and World coins (6) GB Halfpenny 1748 Near Fine/About Fine, British West Indies One Eighth Dollar 1822 KM#2 VG, Belgium Two Centimes 1845 KM#4.2 VG, Spain Five Centimos 1870 KM#662 Fair, German States - Kingdom of Prussia 3 Groscher 1802A KM#376.2 VG, Roman Bronze Ae27 Poor/Fair
Halfpennies18th Century (21) North Wales 1793 Reverse: Harp 31 Acorns, 14 to left and 17 to right DH8 Fine, Norfolk - Norwichundated Obv: A bottle, Reverse: Figure of Hope standing points to the letter Y in the legend DH24 Good Fine/Fine, Northamptonshire - Northampton 1794 Obv: George Jobson, Banker, Rev: A Castle and Lion Good Fine with a spot on the obverse, Yorkshire - Leeds 1791 Paley's Obv: Bishop Blaze, with comb to centre of the E and to the end of the R, Rev: Shield of Arms crested by an owl, DH 46 Fine, Hampshire - Portsmouth 1791 Obv: Helmeted bust right, Rev: Shield of Arms, Edge PAYABLE AT THE OFFICE OF W. TAYLOR R.V. MOODY LTD. DH89 NVF, Oxfordshire - Banbury undated Obv: Bust three-quarters facing, Rev: The Sun, Edge: PAYABLE AT BANBURY OXFORD OR READING DH1 Good Fine, Warwickshire (2) - Wilkinson 1788 Curved 1, straight 7, with stop after R. DH375 Near Fine/Fine, 1792 Wilkinson's Contemporary Counterfeit Obv: Distinctive crude bust right, Edge: PAYABLE AT ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL DH453 Near Fine, Middlesex (3) 1795 Allen's Obv: Shield of Arms, Rev: A different shield of Arms, Edge: PAYABLE IN CHANDO STREET COVENT GARDEN DH246 Good Fine, 1795 Lackington's Obv: Bust to right, Rev: Figure of Fame blowing a trumpet, Edge: Milled to left DH357a Fine, 1795 Masonic Obv: Bust right, Rev: Shield of Arms with supporters Edge: PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR LONDON VG/Fine, Kent (4) Canterbury 1794 Obv: View of Canterbury Cathedral, Rev: Shield of Arms of the City, Edge: PAYABLE AT JAMES ROBERTSONS DH7 Good Fine, Canterbury 1795 Obv: View of the Cathedral with E.P cypher in exergue, Rev: Shield of Arms of the City, Edge: PAYABLE AT CANTERBURY DH8 Fine, Faversham 1794 Obv: An ancient sloop, Rev: Shield of Arms of the Cinque Ports Edge: PAYABLE AT JOHN CROWSS COPPER SMITH DH20 Fine, Sandwich undated Obv: An ancient sloop, Rev: Shield of Arms of the Cinque Ports, Edge: PAYABLE AT THOMAS BUNDOCKS DH39 Fine, Lancashire (6) Lancaster 1791 Obv: John of Gaunt, Rev: Shield of Arms DH11 Fine/Good Fine, Lancaster 1792 Obv: John of Gaunt with hexagonal star below the bust, Rev: Shield of Arms, Edge: PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER DH30 Good Fine/Fine, Lancaster 1794 Obv: John of Gaunt, with star under bust, Rev: Shield of Arms, Edge: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL DH41 Good Fine, Lancaster 1794 Obv: John of Gaunt, Rev: Shield of Arms Edge: PAYABLE AT W.GYE'S PRINTER BATH DH46a Good Fine, Liverpool 1792 Edge: PAYABLE AT THE WARHOUSE OF THOMAS CLARKE DH96 Fine, Manchester 1793 Obv: A porter carrying a pack, Rev: Shield of Arms, Edge: Engrailed DH 135e Fine, Cambridgeshire - County Farthing 1795 Obv: Beehive and Bees, Reverse: A Druid's head, Edge: Milled DH 36 Fine
Advertising Token Charlie Chaplin 'The Goldrush' 1926 Manchester Gaiety Theatre, 26mm diameter in brass Obverse: CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN IN 'THE GOLDRUSH' Reverse: GAIETY THEATRE MANCHESTER COMMENCING 11th JANUARY 1926 4 WEEKS VF with some toning spots
Masonic interest (10) Masonic Institution for Boys - Stewards badges (3) 1955, 1957 one enamelled, the third an embroidered example from 1948, Royal Masonic Institute for Girls - Stewards badges 1954, 1959 and 1963 (3) all enamelled, Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity , undated, RAOB (2) Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee in gilt silver 30 grammes, enamelled, Orphanage, Southboro' Kent 1922 in plain metal, Ancient Order of Foresters - Juvenile Branch, in silver 11.6 grammes along with a Queen Mary Needlework Guild badge, enamelled, with 1917 and 1918 clasps in mixed condition mostly VF to EF
Maundy Money 2007 recipients presentation set comprises eight 4 coin sets and one additional Penny Prooflike UNC still sealed in plastic envelopes, along with Five Pound Crown 2007 Diamond Jubilee UNC and Fifty Pence 2007 100 Years of Scouting UNC, also the two Mandy purse, letters from the Royal Almonry Office, two Orders of Service for the Maundy Ceremony from Manchester Cathedral, related photographs and more
Halfpennies18th Century (9) Kent (2) Benenden 1794 Obv: Wheatsheaf/Rev. Shield of Arms, Edge: Thomas Reeves DH4 VF or better. Brookland 1794 Obv: A Kentish horse within a beaded oval/Rev: IK cypher and fleece, Edge: Thomas King, VF with some thin scratches on the reverse. Hertfordshire - Stortford 1795 Obv: Shield of Arms, Crest and motto, Rev: View of a river with barges, Edge: Bishops Stortford (without '&Co.') DH4 VF/GVF. Sussex - Chichester 1794 Obv: Queen Elizabeth I facing/Rev: View of Chichester Cross, Edge PAYABLE AT DALLYS CHICHESTER, DH15 NEF. Lancashire - Lancaster 1794 Obv: Daniel Eccleston/Rev: A ship, Edge: PAYABLE.IN.LANCASTER.LIVERPOOL.&.MANCHESTER DH57 About EF. Warwickshire - Coventry 1793 Obv: Lady Godiva on horseback/Rev: Elephant and castle, no stop at end of legend, tail with wider section in the middle, Edge: PAYABLE AT BIRMINGHAM LONDON OR BRISTOL, DH238 EF with a few spots. Norfolk - Norwich 1793 Obv: A mounted dragoon/Rev: Norwich Barracks, Edge: IOHN ROOKS NORWICH, DH46 NVF with some spots. Middlesex (2) Chelsea 1795 Obv: A Sailor with a wooden leg presents a petition to Britannia/ Rev: A figure of Hope leans on an anchor, Edge: Milled, DH277,EF with a few small spots. London and Middlesex 1792 Obv: Bust of Shakespeare left/Rev: Female seated holding cornucopia, part of a ship in the distance, Edge: Coarse upright milling, DH928 NVF with a thin scratch on the obverse
Tokens a small group (9) Penny18th CenturyAnglesey 1787 Curved 7, 4 acorns at ribbon tie, 1 of date between N and Y of PENNY, Fine, Pennies 19th CenturyBristol 1811, Gloucester - Cheltenham John Bishop 1812 VG, Halfpennies 18th Century (5) Hampshire - Newport, Isle of Wight 1792 Robert Bird Wilkins DH46 Good Fine, Hampshire - Portsea 1794 Obverse: Shield of Arms/Reverse: A ship sailing PAYABLE above DH70 NVF scarce, Lancashire - Manchester 1793 Obverse: A porter carrying a pack/Reverse: Shield of Arms DH135a VF, Warwickshire - John Wilkinson 1791 No Stop after R, DH432 Fine, Essex - Warley Camp - George Prince of Wales 1794 DH36 Good Fine, along with a 'TO HANOVER token 1837 Good Fine
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue and an earlier example for type dated 9th September 1944 serial number E07 078718, VF various bank and hand stamps - 2 on face one of which a date "Feb 22 1946", 2 inked numerals on face. The reverse an inked signature Mr/Mrs James and pencilled signature A. Sargeson and 2 hand stamps from Manchester stores - The Great Universal Stores Limited and the Montague Burton Ltd, 49 Piccadilly, Manchester a clothes shop established by Sir Montague Maurice Burton and still operating to this day under Burton Menswear London
Halfpennies18th Century (13) Norfolk - Norwich 1792 Arms of the City/Man working in a loom DH42 VF. Northamptonshire - Northampton 1794 George Jobson/Castle and Lion DH1 NVF, the reverse with a spot after the legend. Warwickshire (2) Coventry 1793 Lady Godiva/Elephant and Castle DH243a VF with some scratches on the obverse. Coventry 1793 Lady Godiva/An ancient cross DH246 VF with dome discoloration on the reverse. Middlesex (4) General Convenience 1797 Helmeted Bust/Britannia seated left, Edge: PAYABLE IN LONDON, the remainder engrailed DH1018 NVF with a small flan crack, Lackington's 1795 Profile bust/Small figure of Fame, Edge: milled to left DH357a GVF with a small spot on either side. National Series - 1795 Princess of Wales with ear-rind and four pearls in her hair, Edge: milled DH979 VF. Isaac Newton, Newton, with dot below Sr./Cauceus DH1033 Edge: Engrailed NVF/GF. Hampshire Emsworth 1795 RULE BRITANNIA Britannia 1795/Bust of Earl Howe, left DH24 Edge: PAYABLE IN LONDON the remainder engrailed VF. Lancashire (2) - Lancaster 1792 John of Gaunt/Shield, Edge: PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER DH29 Near VF, Manchester 1793 A porter carrying a pack/Shield of Arms Edge: Engrailed DH135e Near VF. Staffordshire - Leek 1793 DH13 Caduceus supported by a large bale of goods/two hands united, with an olive branch Edge: PAYABLE AT LEEK STAFFORDSHIRE DH13, NVF. North Wales 1793 Druid with 31 Acorns, 14 to the left and 17 to the right/A harp between sprigs of oak DH8 NVF
Jersey & Northern Ireland (7) a very high grade and pleasing group EF or about to UNC comprising Jersey (5) including the always keenly collected examples from the World War II German Occupation period (2) consisting of a 6 PencePick 1 (BY JE1) ND 1942-5 serial number JN 796509 and the 1 ShillingPick 2 (BY JE2) ND 1942 serial number JN 37014. Accompanied by a few modern 1 Pound examples (3) consisting of the Pick 11b (BY JE 12b) signature Leslie May serial number PB 003418. Pick 15a (BY JE13) signature Leslie May serial number DC 000041. And the Limited edition 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Jersey Commemorative issue Pick 25 (BY JE15) signature Baird series LJ 019694. The lot also includes Northern Ireland Ulster Bank examples (2) including a 1 Pound Pick 325b (BY NI.806b; PMI UB69) dated 1st March 1976 series A4944979 and the 5 PoundsPick 339 (BY NI.818) Soccer star George Best (FC Fulham, Manchester United) Commemorative issue special prefix GB 166807. A pleasing and very collectible group
Ten Pounds MahonWhite note B216f MANCHESTER Branch issue dated 9th March 1927 serial number 103/V 75930, VG tape repairs, faint original ink annotations and an Exceptionally Rare branch note especially of this early variety. These early branch notes very seldom offered
Prize Medals and Badges (10) Prize Medals (5) Sparkbrook & District Football League Prize Medals (2) 1932-33 Birmingham Cup Finalist in silver with blue enamel, Division 2 Runners-up 1933-34 with WLM makers mark in silver with blue enamel, Cycling Prize Medals (3) London - Woolwich 1949 in silver with light and dark blue enamel, 1st prize presented to E.Gagen Bromley R.C, Hampshire - Gosport Cycling club First prize presented to T.Dougal, Manchester Abbotsford Park Road Club undated, in bronze with green enamel. Badges (5) Gordon Smith Institute of Seamen, Nation Union of Railwaymen, The Edward Shelley Central School, Walsall, W.M.B.A enamelled badge with daffodil, The League of Ovaltineys in mixed condition
Unofficial Farthing Tokens (10) Wales - Monmouthshire, Abergavenny J.H.Conway Grocer, Tea & Coffee Dealer Bell 7546 NVF, Ireland - Dublin (2) undated, Todd Burns & Co. Tailors Drapers and General Furnishers 47 Mary St. Dublin Bell 6320 Fine, Byrne & Co. Tea and Wine Merchants, 6&7 Granby Row Bell 5970 Fine, W.Ford & Co. Drapers 2350, Fine, holed at the top, James Stelfox, Provision Dealer, Salford, Manchester 3570 Fine, Plymouth - Hockley, Clothier 4285, NVF, Rare, Worcester Co-Operative Company 5240 Fine, John B.Hanman, Southgate St. Gloucester, 1660 VG, John Nutall 3494, Grocer, Tea Dealer and Importer 206 Deansgate, Manchester, Fine, Henry Evans, Oldham, Tea Dealer, Market Place, 4210 Good Fine, along with Inn/Pub Tokens (4) Sherborne Threehalfpence 1845 Half Moon Inn NVF, Worcester Cross 2 1/2d T.Ward About Fine, Threehalfpence 1850 George Hotel, Castle Carry, F.W.Harrold EF and lustrous, W.Smith Queen's Head, Phillips Street, Aston, Fine, along with Victoria Diamond Jubilee Token Obverse Partial Brockage 1897 the impression of the head is incuse the lettering and date appears to have been removed from the die, Fine, unusual
Charlie Chaplin 'The Goldrush' 1926 26mm diameter in brass, Obverse: Facing bust of Charlie Chaplin CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN IN 'THE GOLDRUSH' Reverse GAIETY THEATRE MANCHESTER COMMENCING 11th JANUARY 1926 4 WEEKS VF with some toning spots
Two Pounds 2002 a 4-coin set Manchester Commonwealth Games GoldProofs comprising England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland issues, S.PCGS1 FDC in the red Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, a rare set with only 315 sets issued
One Hundred Pounds E.M. HarveyWhite Note B209ef dated 13 November 1923, serial number 46Y 00298 and MANCHESTER issue. Black and white, ornate crowned vignette of Britannia top left, 'I promise to pay the Bearer on demand the sum of One Hundred Pounds', value in ornate black tablet low left. In a PMG holder graded VF 20 Stains, Annotations, Ex A.J. Simms Collection and an Exceptionally Rare note a lower serial number and a very few survivors of this denomination seen with PMG's Population having only 2 recorded examples at the time of writing
Medals a wide variety (35) includes New Zealand Medal 1913 TO THE OFFICERS AND CREW OF H.M.S.NEW ZEALAND 36mm diameter in silver by W.R.Bock Lustrous EF and scarce, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 1872 VF, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1817b the official Royal Mint issue, NEF, Coronation of King George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1922b NEF with grey tone, George II 1736 Dassier's series of English Kings and Queens 40mm diameter in bronze Eimer 525 EF, Battle of Lissa, Surrender of Breslau 1757 48mm diameter in brass Eimer 656 Near Fine, John Philip Kemble 1798 Eimer 888 52mm diameter in copper, Reverse: TRAGOEDUS ANGLICUS AET XLI.MDCCXCVIII Fine, scarce. Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle 1798 (not in Eimer) Obverse: Bust of George II left GEORGIUS II . D.G. REX, Reverse: Britannia seated on shore with shield, cornucopia and trophies, PAX COMMERCII NUTRIX, Fine of better, as part of a group of 18th to 20th Century medals, two prize medals, with some in silver, also a cap badgeManchester Ship Canal, and a lighter case with a Rolls-Royce logo in mixed condition
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B241f dated 21st April 1938 serial number T/298 14431 MANCHESTER branch issue. Black and white, ornate crowned vignette of Britannia top left, value in black tablet low left. An attractive GVF with paper still retaining some relative crispness, faint bank stamp at upper right. A very Rare branch issue note
Five Pounds CatternsWhite note B228f dated 1 April 1931 serial number 459/U 72246 MANCHESTER branch issue. Black and white, ornate crowned vignette of Britannia top left, value in black tablet low left. Presentable VF - GVF Bank stamps one of which includes a Manchester Accounts dated 20th May 1932 along with other Manchester bank stamps, Minor Annotation and an Exceptionally Scarce early branch issue note
Crown 1845 Cinquefoil stops on edge, ESC 282, Bull 2564 GVF with old gold toning, comes with collector's ticket stating 'Bought of Chas. Clarke Market Place, Manchester 31 Oct. 1936
Medals and Tokens a mixed group (24) 18th Century Halfpenny Tokens (12) Fine to NVF, all different, Pennies 19th Century (4) and Halfpenny 19th Century (1) Fine, New Zealand Penny Token Lipman Levy, Importer and manufacturer of Boots and Shoes Fine, Replica Roman bronzes (2) and Michael Angelo medal uniface 58mm diameter in bronze , the blank side with engraved inscription, also a First World War pair, Victory and 1914-1918 Medal to W.S.P. Pugh EF and a Manchester City Football token 1972 EF
One Hundred Pounds NairneWhite note, B208ff dated 28th May 1914 series 7Y 16390 MANCHESTER branch issue with faint ink number and washed otherwise about UNC or near so and exceptionally rare
Five Pounds Nairne B208bf issued 8th April 1915, scarce MANCHESTER branch note, series 73/T 15415, lightly cleaned and pressed, EF looks about Uncirculated, scarce in this condition (Ex LCA 162 realised £1500)
Fifty Pounds HarveyWhite Note B209df dated 3rd May 1919 series 25X 66062 MANCHESTER branch issue VG with several small holes to top left near and on Britannia medallion, Smithfield Market stamp at top right corner, inked numerals on obverse and inked letters on reverse Very Rare
Five Pounds Mahonwhite note B215 dated 23rd November 1926 series 304/U 10445, scarce Manchester branch issue, (Pick320b), original VF, rare (Ex LCA 162 realised £1400)
Numismatic First Day Cover - Manchester Commonwealth Games - The Opening Ceremony 2002 comprising Two Pounds 2002 Wales Gold Proof FDC and set of 5 stamps, E, 68p, 47p, First Class and Second Class UNC on the envelope of issue, we note only 315 Wales Gold coins were minted, and this set is one of only 50 assembled, in the Westminster blue folder of issue
Five Pounds HarveyWhite Note B209af dated 27th October 1920 serial T88 90518, MANCHESTER branch issue, faint inked lettering on reverse, GVF, rare and very sought after
Two Pounds 2002 Commonwealth Games - Manchester a 4-coin set UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Numismatic First Day Cover 2002 Commonwealth Games - Manchester a 4-coin set along with set of 5 stamps 68p, 47p, E, First Class and Second Class, UNC on the envelope of issue
World War I Group of three, 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory medals to 1214 Acting Sergeant Henry Winrow 5th (Wigan) Battalion, ManchesterRegiment. GVF. Henry Winrow was appointed Lance Corporal on 13th July 1912, promoted to acting Corporal on 28th November 1914 and acting Sergeant on 12th December 1914. He served in Gallopoli and Mudros from 19th August 1915 until 16th January 1916. He was discharged on 21st January 1916 on completion of his Territorial engagement. Comes with copy service papers.
World War I (4) 1914 Star with 'Mons' bar, awarded to 9268 Sergt. J.W.Jones 2nd King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, NEF. Sergt. Jones saw action at Le Cateau, and was one of many taken Prisoner of War at Le Cateau. The rear-guard action at the scene enabled the BEF to retreat from the German Army. 1914-1915 Stars (3) 10770 Pte.C.West 1st Essex Regiment. NEF. Killed in action Cape Helles, Gallipoli 6/8/1915. On August 6 1915 the 1st Essex and 88th Brigade were ordered 'Over The Top' at Cape Helles, sustaining heavy casualties including Pte.West. He is buried at Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery Sp.Mem.C.394, 17207 Pte.F Robbins 20th Manchester Regiment. NEF. Wounded on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, 1/7/1916, died of wounds in France 3/7/1916 buried Daours Communal Cemetery Extension II.B.6, 5952 Gunner F.Coker, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. About EF. enlisted 23/9/1914 Valcatier, Canada as part of Canada's Expeditionary Force. The Force, including Gunner Coker, fought in the second Battle of Ypres, Battle of the Somme 1916, buried Pas de Calais, Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery Extension II.A.17
Numismatic First Day Cover 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games comprising the Two Pounds 4-coin set in cupro-nickel with England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Issues, along with a set of 5 stamps, 68p, 47p, E, First Class and Second Class, UNC on the Royal Mint/Royal Mail envelope of issue
19th Century a small group (6) Coronation of George IV 1821 49mm diameter in white metal, Obverse bust left GEORGIUS IV. D:G: BRITT: REX F:D: Reverse the King enthroned is crown at the Coronation ceremony, Exergue: GEO: IV: CORONAT: MDCCCXXI VF. Coronation of George IV 1821 45mm diameter in bronze Manchester and Salford local issue, Fine with some edge knocks. Princess Charlotte and Leopold 1816 Royal Nuptials celebrated Carlton house 2nd May 1816 45mm diameter in white metal NEF pierced at the top. London Bridge opened 1831 Eimer 1245 29mm diameter in brass, Obverse THE FIRST STONE OF THE NEW LONDON BRIDGE WAS LAID BY JOHN GARRATT ESQr LORD MAYOR OF LONDON ON THE 14th MARCH 1824AND OPEN'D BY THEIR MAJESTIES AUGUST 1st 1831 in 10 lines, Reverse a 5-arched bridge spanning the river with ships, CARRIAGEWAY 33 1/2 FT.LENGTH OF BRIDGE 782 Ft CENTRE ARCH I50..SIDE ARCH I40, Good Fine, along with Halfcrown 1830 William IV type reverse enamelled in 4 colours, and an imitation Two Pounds 1823 on a loop mount, these both around Fine
Unofficial Farthing Tokens (12) Lancashire (5) Bolton - John Carrie, Tea Dealer Bell 1090 Fine, Manchester Falkner Brothers General Drapers Bell 3280 Fine, Manchester Labrey Entwisle & Co Tea Dealers Bell 3400 Fine, William Scott & Co. Family Grocers and Tea Dealers, Bell 3530, Fine, Oldham - Benjamin Fielding , Corn Dealer, Bell 4220 NVF, Norfolk (2) Norwich James Creak, General Warehouseman, Bell 3980 VF, Yarmouth - S.Lessey, Grocer and Tea Dealer, Bell 5260 NVF, Staffordshire - Bilston T.& F. Lewis Tea Dealers, Bell 230 VF, Warwickshire - Birmingham J.Gargory, Optician Bell 407 Good Fine, holed, Northumberland - Newcastle-upon-Tyne Greaves for Tea, Bell 3820 GVF, Gloucestershire (2) Gloucester, W.Crump - Tea Dealers Bell 1650 GVF/VF, Cirencester, W.Hawkins Tea Dealer, Bell 1400 Fine
Two Pounds a 4-coin set 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games GoldProofs S.PCGS1 FDC in the box of issue with certificate, a seldom offered item with only 315 sets issued
NairneFive Pounds B208bf issued 8th April 1915, scarce MANCHESTER branch note, series 73/T 15415, lightly cleaned and pressed, EF looks about Uncirculated, scarce in this condition
William Pitt (2) Manchester Pitt Club 1813 50mm diameter in silver by T.WyonEimer 1039, Obverse: Bust left, draped Rt.HONble.WILLIAM PITT MANCHESTER PITT CLUB 1813, Reverse: An allegory of Pitt rousing the genius of Great Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy, who have overthrown Religion and Royalty; the Virtues, left, await the result, Exergue: HIMSELF A HOST, William Pitt , Fit Lord of the Treasury 1799, 53mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Eimer 912 Obverse: Bust left, draped, WILLIAM PITT APPOINTED FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY AND CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER DEC:1783, Reverse: WITH FORTITUDE WISDOM AND INTEGRITY HE SERVES A PROSPEROUS NATION AND A VIRTUOUS KING 1799 AGED 40, within a wreath EF
Bank of England & Treasury (149) in 2 Lindner albums, including a Mahonwhite 10 Pounds branch note MANCHESTER dated 1927, Harvey white 5 Pounds dated 1919 & Beale white 5 Pounds dated 1952 with RADAR serial number Y52 006600, Warren Fisher 1 Pound (7), T31 & T34, other Bank of England from Peppiatt to Bailey in denominations from 10 Shillings to 50 Pounds, consecutively numbered runs seen, also Provincial Banks and British Armed Forces notes, mixed grades and viewing highly recommended
Proof Sets 1970, 1984 Red Leather Deluxe 1989, 1990, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007 and 2000 in the hard grey flip up box, Mint Set 1984, Old and New Mint Set, Manchester Games £2 4 coin Mint Set, Royal Mint BU Packs £1 1994, 95 and 96, £2 1996, and 50p 2003, Unc Five Pounds Crowns (2) and £2 (2) along with a few other unofficial sets and cupro-nickel issues (lot)
USAProofs sets (4) One Dollar 4-coin set William Henry Harrison, Tyler&category=13&searchtype=1" rel="tag">John Tyler, James K.Polk and Zachary Taylor (2) nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, State Quarters Sets 2009S (2) 6-coin sets comprising issues from Columbia, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, US Virgin Islands and American Samoa (2 sets) nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, USA Dollars 1971S Proof nFDC to FDC in the brown cases of issue, GB Two Pounds a 4-coin set 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games Cupro-Nickel Proofs FDC in the box of issue with certificate, GB Medals (2) Metropolitan Police Specialist Operations Diplomatic Protection Group medal UNC, and House of Commons Crown-sized undated base medal UNC in presentation box
One Hundred Pounds Nairne (2), B208ff dated 28th May 1914 a very scarce consecutively numbered pair 7/Y 17781 & 7/Y 17782, MANCHESTER branch issue, (Pick308b), very faint inked numbers top left, pressed EF, scarce as a pair and in this condition
One Hundred Pounds Nairne B208ff dated 28th May 1914 series 7/Y 16382, MANCHESTER branch issue, (Pick308b), faint stains and ink marks top left, pressed EF, scarce
One Hundred Pounds Nairne B208ff dated 28th May 1914 series 7/Y 16400, MANCHESTER branch issue, (Pick308b), small ink number top left, pressed EF, scarce
One Hundred Pounds Nairne B208ff dated 28th May 1914 series 7/Y 16375, MANCHESTER branch issue, (Pick308b), faint stain top right and ink annotations top left, pressed EF, scarce
SilverProofCrown and £10 QC50 000602 Banknote Set. Prof Set 2000. Silver Proofs Crown sized £51996, 25p 1977 (2), Two Pounds 2002 Manchester Games 4 coin set and 1989 2 coin set, 1995 Dove, 1996 Soccer, 1997, 1998, 1999 Rugby. One Pounds 1983, 1984, 1985 (2), 1986 (2), 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998. Fifty Pence 1997 2 coin set, 2000 Libraries. 20 Pence 1982 Piedfort. 10 Pence 1992 2 coin set. 5 pence 1990 Piedfort. these all cased most with certificates generally FDC some with toning, along with 50p EEC cased proofs (5) 1966-7 unofficial mint set, Britain's First Decimal blue wallet sets (9) and a £2 1986 VF a silver stamp replica 1977. George VFarthing sets (2). Cased 1953 2/6 in a Coronation Presentation Tin City of Manchester and two money boxes
Halfpennies18th CenturyLancashire (5) Lancaster 1792 John of Gaunt/Arms DH21, Lancaster 1792 John of Gaunt/Arms DH30, Lancaster 1794 Daniel Eccleston, No stop after Commerce DH58, Manchester 1792 East India House/Arms DH127a some of edge lettering inverted, Manchester 1793 Porter/Arms DH135 Fine to VF
Prize Medals in silver (2) RoyalManchester, Liverpool and North Lancashire Agricultural Society, awarded to Moore, Murton & Varley, for Improvements in bearings of Wringer Washing Machines, Exhibited at Manchester 1887, by Elkington and Co. EF boxed, Royal Standard Benefit Society 1828 Presented to Jas Cox 'As a Token of Respect For His Services to the Society' EF with suspension loop and blue ribbon, EF boxed
17th Century Huntingdon (6) Eynesbury, Andrew Selby 7, Godmanchester Henry Beck 10, Huntingdon, William Lambe 17, St.Ives (2)Thomas Berriffe 36, Jonathon Read 49, Stilton John Metheringham, Fair to NF
18th CenturyHalfpenniesMiddlesex (5) Lyceum undated Mercury standing on horseback/Man balancing upside down, London, Bath or Manchester edge DH362a NEF, Masonic 1790 Bust of Prince of Wales/Freemason's Arms GVF, Rupert Street undated Arms of Curriers Co./Plough, inscribed edge, DH472a EF, Pidcocks undated Wanderow/Crane DH458 GVF with old inked collector's mark, Political and Social 1794 Hardy/Legend in 5 lines NEF
One hundred pounds NairneB208f dated 4th May 1911 series Y/27 45547, MANCHESTER branch issue, faint stains lower right, pressed VF but looks much better, scarce
One hundred pounds NairneB208f dated 4th May 1911 series Y/27 45547, MANCHESTER branch issue, faint stains lower right, pressed VF but looks much better, scarce
Ten pounds MahonwhiteB216f dated 9th March 1927 series 103/V 75930, a scarce MANCHESTER branch, a damaged note that has been professionally repaired, Poor but now looks presentable
Ten pounds MahonwhiteB216f dated 9th March 1927 series 103/V 82608, a scarce MANCHESTER branch, a damaged note that has been professionally repaired, Poor but now looks presentable
Ten pounds MahonwhiteB216f dated 9th March 1927 series 103/V 90986 a scarce MANCHESTER branch, a damaged note that has been professionally repaired, Poor but now looks presentable
Brunel, Thames Tunnel Completed 1842 Eimer 1372 42mm diameter in White Metal, by W.J.Taylor, EF, Laying of foundation stone at St. Georges Hall, Liverpool 1854 by Allen & Moore, 44mm diameter in bronze, EF, Manchester Exhibition of Art Treasures 1857 by Pinches, bronze, 41mm. EF.
Five pounds PeppiattwhiteB241 dated 2nd January 1935 series T/183 50183, MANCHESTER branch issue, Pick335c,small centre hole & internal split bottom centre, good Fine
Britannia Two Pounds 2002 and 2006 BU light toning in the Royal Mint presentation cards, Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games £2 four coin silver proof set £2 1997, 50p 199-93 EEC, 20p Britannia 1997, these three silver proof FDC cased as issued with certificates, 25p 1981 WeddingSilver Proof cased nFDC lightly toned, Mint Set 2008 Emblems BU Proof Sets 2008 and 2010 standard issues cased FDC
Five pounds CatternswhiteB228f dated 23rd June 1930 series 441-U 12468, a scarce MANCHESTER branch issue, Pick328d, (inked numbers, pinholes & edge wear), Fine
Halfpennies18th CenturyWarwickshire (2) 1793 Birmingham, Shield with hedgehogs (2) DH50 and DH50A, both EF, Nottinghamshire 1792 Promissory Halfpenny with O over A in legend Reverse Beehive DH7 NEF, Halfpennies 19th CenturyLancashire (3) 1793 Manchester DH135A NEF with some handling marks, 1793 Manchester DH135E EF, 1791 Rochdale DH140 NEF, Halfpennies 19th Century Middlesex (3) undated Salters Hatmakers DH473 NEF, 1794 Shackleton DH477 EF, undated Bust of David Garrick/Comic and Tragic Masks DH478 EF
Unofficial Farthings (10) Liverpool Hellewell 2160, London (3) William Owen Drapers 2718, 2719, J.Schlesinger & Co. Engineers 2770, Manchester John Chorlton 3216, Norwich T.Parker Game Dealer 4030, Richmod Innocent Tobacconist 4440, Cork Ed Mahony 5790, Glasgow Archd.Anderson Grocer 7281, on Local TOHPACA 7900 in mixed grades to EF
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