The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence

Norwich, Skidmore’s Globe series, Penny, view of the keep of Norwich Castle, bridge over moat in foreground, rev. globe, edge lettered, 25.07g/12h (DH Middlesex 130). Extremely fine with a hint of original colour (£80-100)

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 [with old Spink envelope].

A Norman castle built in the early 12th century in the centre of the city; the keep served as Norfolk’s county prison from 1220 until 1887, when the castle was purchased by the city to be utilised as a museum. The bridge shown on the token was replaced in the 1820s