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Sold between 11 July & 7 October 2004

4 parts

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

David L Spence

Lot

№ 1806

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29 September 2005

Hammer Price:
£70

Devizes, John Baster, Halfpence, 1796 (4), breeches edge, 9.31g/6h (DH 2); grained over anglesey edge, 9.67g/6h (DH 2a); edge grained, 9.84g/6h (DH 2b); edge plain, 7.22g/5h (DH 2c) [4]. First and last fine, both rare, others good very fine with original colour (£30-40)

Provenance:
Fawcett/Litman Collection, additionally:
DH 2a F.W. Lincoln Collection, Glendining Auction, 12-13 February 1936, lot 351 (part) [from Baldwin].

John Baster, tanner, breeches and glove manufacturer