Auction Catalogue

29 September 2005

Starting at 10:00 AM

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The Important Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by the late Dr David L Spence, of Pittsburgh (Part II)

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

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Lot

№ 1598

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29 September 2005

Hammer Price:
£270

Buck Society, a copper ticket by J. Westwood, deer standing left, rev. plough, industry produceth wealth, 36mm, 20.76g/12h (DH 230; D & W 152/391). Light surface marks, otherwise extremely fine and bronzed, attractive, rare (£150-200)

The Buck Society comprised 11 united lodges in London and three affiliates in Moorgate, Hatton Garden and Doctor’s Commons. Further information is given by Bell, 1966, pp.41-2