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

Bath, Lutwyche’s Pennies (2), Abbey church, rev. Guildhall, edges plain, in copper, 22.87g/5h, in brass, 23.55g/5h (both DH 4); Visit of George III to Bath, 1789, a copper medal by J. Davies, bust right, rev. arms, 29mm, 7.60g/6h (DH 27; BHM 320) [3]. First extremely fine with much original colour and attractive surfaces, second good very fine and rare, last about extremely fine (£90-120)

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, additionally:
DH 27 W. Longman Collection, Glendining Auction, 12-13 March 1958, lot 240 (part) [from J.H. Daniels August 1909].

First only illustrated. Bath Abbey dates from the 8th century and was wrested from the bishop of Worcester by King Offa, who had the edifice rebuilt; in the later Middle Ages it was in a parlous state and not restored to its former health until the 17th century. The present Guildhall, the work of the architect Thomas Baldwin, was built in 1776 and houses one of the finest Adam-style interiors in England. There is no record of the King visiting Bath on 10 September 1789, the date shown on the third item