Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Tickets and Passes, Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books and Banknotes. Includes the Ellen Judson Collection of British Tokens (Part II)

Guernsey, Daniel De Lisle Brock, silver laudatory medal by T. Halliday, 1835, bust facing three-quarters left, rev. inscription within wreath, arms of Guernsey above, 51mm (BHM 1684; E 1281; cf. McCammon Sale, lot 288). Pierced at top and pinhole on edge for suspension, some rim knocks, otherwise very fine, rare in silver (£70-90)

De Lisle Brock (1762-1842) was appointed Jurat of the royal court of Guernsey in 1798 and Bailiff in 1821. He led a deputation to London to protest against a Bill which sought to deprive the Channel Islands of their right to export corn to England without having to pay duty. The Bill was withdrawn and De Lisle Brock voted a service of plate by the States of Jersey and a portrait by the States of Guernsey. This medal was struck in commemoration of his successful protest