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

Newcastle upon Tyne, William Mather, Kempson’s Penny or ticket, 1797, in copper, figure of Justice supporting a shield emblazoned with anchor and key, rev. mather ironmonger, etc, edge plain, 36mm, 21.33g/6h (DH 1). Extremely fine and attractively patinated, very rare (£200-250)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence.

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Provenance:
Fawcett/Litman Collection.

288 struck. William Mather, ironmonger and stove-grate manufacturer, 14 Dean street. The obverse of his token was designed by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828), the wood engraver and ornithologist from Cherryburn, near Newcastle