Important British Trade Tokens

Bristol, Hawkins Bird, Halfpenny, 1793, 9.88g/6h (DH 89), Niblock & Hunter, Halfpenny, 1795, 9.18g/6h (DH 101), mule Halfpence by Lutwyche (2), shield and military trophies, 10.43g/12h (DH 92, gilt), glass factory, 9.69g/6h (DH 98); Freshford, John Moggridge and Thomas Joyce, Halfpence, 1795 (2), dunkikre, 8.98g/6h (DH 107), dunkirk, 9.35g/6h (DH 108); Yeovil, Brett & Cayme, Halfpenny, 1797, 9.38g/7h (DH 110) [7]. DH 89 extremely fine with original colour, DH 107 about extremely fine but lacquered, DH 110 fine, others very fine, the gilding on DH 92 probably contemporary but not to Proof standard (£70-90)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, 18th Century Tokens from the Collection formed by David Litrenta.

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Provenance:
*DH 92 DNW Auction 52, 28-9 November 2001, lot 1405, bt R. Gladdle
DH 107 J. Bobbe Collection [acquired December 1979]