The R C Bell Collection of British Trade Tokens

1 October 1996

Lot No 1

18th Century, Bedfordshire, Leighton Buzzard, Chambers, Langston, Hall & Co, Halfpenny, 1794 (DH 3c); Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury, F. Wheeler, Halfpenny, 1796, Lutwyche’s Halfpenny, 1796; Chesham, A. Simpson, Halfpenny, 1795; Slough, W. Till, Halfpenny, 1794 (DH 3, 7, 20, 24). [5]. Last two extremely fine, Slough bro...

1 October 1996

Lot No 2

18th Century, Berkshire, Windsor, Spence’s Halfpenny, 1795, stag under tree, reverse legend, crown above and sprig below (DH 1a). Usual die flaws in mid-stage, extremely fine with original colour, a well-centred example, rare (£70-90)

1 October 1996

Lot No 3

18th Century, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, D. Hood, Penny, 1796, and Halfpenny, latter on large flan struck out of collar; County, Halfpenny and Farthing, 1795, and a mule Farthing by Kempson (DH 7, 12, 19c, 36, 37a; Stainton 44). [5]. First fine but scratched, last very fine, others extremely fine, Hood Halfpenny wit...

1 October 1996

Lot No 4

18th Century, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, J. Burleigh, Penny, 1799, Hobson on horseback, reverse water tower on cobbled square, edge lettered (DH 9). Brilliant, bronzed (£150-200)

1 October 1996

Lot No 5

18th Century, Cambridgeshire, Newmarket, issuer uncertain, Wyon’s Penny, 1799, two racehorses passing winning post, reverse legend, CRAVEN MEETING (DH 11). Extremely fine, has been lacquered but not unattractively so, rare (£120-150)

1 October 1996

Lot No 6

18th Century, Cheshire, Beeston, Skidmore’s Halfpenny, 1797, castle, reverse cypher (DH 4). Minor specks on obverse, otherwise extremely fine with original colour, rare (£80-100)

1 October 1996

Lot No 7

18th Century, Cheshire, Chester, Roe & Co, Halfpenny; Macclesfield, Roe & Co, Halfpence (5), undated, 1789, 1790, 1791 and 1792, last with flaw in date (DH 5a, 7, 14, 25, 49, 57). [6]. Very fine to extremely fine, first and last with original colour, others attractively patinated (£30-40)

1 October 1996

Lot No 8

18th Century, Cheshire, Macclesfield, Roe & Co, Pattern Halfpenny, 1789, beehive and cypher, reverse Genius holding drill and cog-wheel (DH 9). The forerunner of the extensive Macclesfield series, usual flaw on reverse from the faulty die, otherwise extremely fine and attractively patinated with a brilliant reverse,...

1 October 1996

Lot No 9

18th Century, Cornwall, County, Cornish Metal Co, Halfpenny, 1791; Penryn, Volunteers, Halfpence, 1794 (2) (DH 2, 4 [2]). [3]. One Penryn fine, others extremely fine and patinated but DH 2 with tiny obverse edge nick (£25-35)

1 October 1996

Lot No 10

18th Century, Cumberland, Low Hall, Colliery, Halfpenny, 1797 (DH 1); Westmoreland, Kendal, Lutwyche’s Halfpenny, 1794 (DH 4). [2]. Almost extremely fine (£30-40)

1 October 1996

Lot No 11

18th Century, Cumberland, James’ Lake Farthing, 1796, lakeland scene, reverse two trees with fence between (DH 2). Almost extremely fine, patinated, rare (£90-110)

1 October 1996

Lot No 12

18th Century, Derbyshire, Buxton, W.R. Hay, T. Tomlinson and W. Orme, Halfpenny, 1796, crescent, reverse arms wthout helmet (DH 3). Extremely fine, patinated (£40-60)

1 October 1996

Lot No 13

18th Century, Devon, Exeter, S. Kingdon, Halfpence, 1792 (2); Plymouth, Shepheard, Dove, Hammett & Co, Halfpenny, 1796 (DH 1, 2, 6); Dorset, Poole, J. Bayly, Halfpenny and Farthing, both 1795; Sherborne, Preter, Pew & Whitby, Halfpenny, 1793 (DH 6, 7, 10). [6]. First very fine and very rare but with evidence of past...

1 October 1996

Lot No 14

18th Century, Durham, Sunderland, issuer uncertain, Wyon’s Penny, 1797, view of iron bridge with brig passing beneath, reverse two large vessels and a small keel (DH 2). Minor graze in reverse exergue, otherwise extremely fine and patinated, rare (£90-120)

1 October 1996

Lot No 15

18th Century, Durham, Sunderland, R. Burdon, Denton’s Penny, 1796, view of iron bridge with two vessels passing beneath, reverse legend in wreath (DH 3). Struck over an Anglesey Penny token (as all are), of which traces and the edge remain, extremely fine with a hint of original colour, very rare (£180-220)

1 October 1996

Lot No 16

18th Century, Durham, South Shields, issuer uncertain, Halfpenny, 1794, from the obverse die in unflawed state; Sunderland, R. Burdon, Halfpenny, 1796 (DH 4, 10). [2]. First very fine, second about extremely fine and scarce but with evidence of past lacquering (£50-60)

1 October 1996

Lot No 17

18th Century, Durham, Stockton-on-Tees, [Thomas] King[s]ton, Halfpenny, 1794, helmeted bust left, reverse sailing ship, KINGTONS edge (DH 9). Struck from rusted dies, usual flaws around face of bust and a small surface mark under P of PUBLICO, otherwise about extremely fine and patinated, of the highest rarity with...

1 October 1996

Lot No 18

18th Century, Essex, Epping, Spence’s Shilling, 1796, stag right, reverse star and Garter, edge plain (DH 1b). Extremely fine and patinated, rare (£90-120)

1 October 1996

Lot No 19

18th Century, Essex, Braintree, W. Goldsmith, Halfpenny, 1794; Chelmsford, Clachar & Co, Halfpenny, 1794; Colchester, C. Heath, Halfpence, 1794 (2); Dunmow, Spence’s mule Halfpenny, reverse flitch of bacon; Hornchurch, issuer uncertain, Halfpenny; Maldon, W. Draper, Halfpenny; Warley, Camp Halfpenny, 1794 (DH 4, 5,...

1 October 1996

Lot No 20

18th Century, Essex, Woodford, W. Brooks, mule Halfpenny, 1796, compasses, wheel, saw and axe, reverse Prince of Wales’ crest, PAYABLE AT ST. ALBANS HERTS (DH 40). Extremely fine and patinated, very rare (£120-150)

1 October 1996

Lot No 21

18th Century, Gloucestershire, Kempson’s City Pennies, 1797 (9), viz. Cathedral, St Mary de Crypt, St Mary de Lode, St Michael’s, St Nicholas’, St John’s, White Friars, County Gaol, St Bartholomew’s Hospital; Otley’s City Penny, bronze, reverse High Cross (DH 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 19). [10]. DH 6 and 8 about...

1 October 1996

Lot No 22

18th Century, Gloucestershire, Gloucester, Skidmore’s Penny, 1797, view of St Peter’s Cathedral, reverse T. Gorton’s cypher (DH 21). Small spot by Cathedral tower, otherwise extremely fine with some original colour, rare (£70-90)

1 October 1996

Lot No 23

18th Century, Gloucestershire, Badminton, mule Halfpence by Kempson (7), bust of George III, rev. beggar; ship, revs. legend and wheatsheaf; plough, rev. scales, 31/2lb; wheatsheaf, rev. scales; scales, 31/2lb, rev. scales, 61/2lb (DH 23, 32, 34, 42, 46, 55). [6]. About extremely fine and better, DH 42 with almost f...

1 October 1996

Lot No 24

18th Century, Gloucestershire, Brimscombe Port, Thames & Severn Canal Co, Halfpence, 1795 (2); Gloucester, Canal Co, Halfpenny, 1797; Newent, J. Morse, Halfpence, 1796 (2); Cheltenham, medalet for George III’s visit, 1788, signed ID (DH 59, 60, 63, 64, 65, 76 bis; cf. BHM 272). [6]. Last fair, DH 65 fine, DH 60 very...

1 October 1996

Lot No 25

18th Century, Hampshire, Basingstoke, J. Pinkerton, Shilling, 1789, barge, reverse wheelbarrow and tools (DH 1). Extremely fine and pleasingly patinated (£70-90)

1 October 1996

Lot No 26

18th Century, Hampshire, Gosport, T. Wood, Jacobs’ mule Penny, 1798, flags and drum, reverse floating raft (DH 3). Usual light die cracks on obverse and a tiny spot in upper reverse field, otherwise extremely fine with a hint of orginal colour, rare (£150-200)

1 October 1996

Lot No 27

18th Century, Hampshire, Southampton, medalet in white metal for the victory of 1 June 1794, by W. Mossop, bust of Howe, reverse legend (DH 6; BHM 384). Light surface marks, good very fine and retaining some brilliance (£25-35)

1 October 1996

Lot No 28

18th Century, Hampshire, Emsworth, J. Stride, Halfpenny, 1793, mule Halfpence by Kempson (6), for general sale (3), 1793, 1794 and undated, and for specious use (3), 1795 (2) and 1797, and a mule Halfpenny by Skidmore, 1794; Gosport, J. Jordan, Halfpenny, 1794, and B. & J. Jones, Halfpenny, 1796; Lyndhurst, medallet...

1 October 1996

Lot No 29

18th Century, Hampshire, Portsmouth, T. Sharp and T. Chaldecott, Halfpenny, 1794, and mule Halfpenny by Kempson, 1794, G. Robinson, J. Mooney and J. Carter, Halfpenny, 1797, J. Brent, Halfpenny, 1797, with issuer’s name erased, T. Sharp, Halfpence, 1797 (3), issuer uncertain, Halfpenny, 1797; Portsea, G. Sargeant, H...

1 October 1996

Lot No 30

18th Century, Herefordshire, Hereford, R. Biddulph, Penny, 1796, bull breaking its chains, MILTON in exergue, reverse apple-tree and plough within wreath (DH 1; Stainton 39). A late striking with die crack running across animal; minor cabinet friction, otherwise extremely fine and attractively patinated, very rare (...

1 October 1996

Lot No 31

18th Century, Herefordshire, Hereford, R. Biddulph, Penny, 1796; C. Honiatt, Halfpenny, 1794 (DH 4, 5b; Stainton 40). [2]. First about extremely fine, second very fine (£40-50)

1 October 1996

Lot No 32

18th Century, Hertfordshire, St Albans, Denton’s Halfpenny, 1796; Bishops Stortford, Sir G. Jackson, Halfpenny, 1795 (DH 2, 4). [2]. Both extremely fine, first with almost full original colour on reverse, second bronzed (£70-90)

1 October 1996

Lot No 33

18th Century, Hertfordshire, Sawbridgeworth, R. Orchard, Halfpenny, St Michael’s Church, reverse shepherd (DH 3). Almost extremely fine, reverse from rusty die but with a hint of original colour, very rare (£140-180)

1 October 1996

Lot No 34

18th Century, Kent, Appledore, W. Peckham, Halfpenny, 1794; Benenden, T. Reeves, Halfpenny, 1794; Brookland, T. King, Halfpenny, 1794; Canterbury, J. Matthews, Halfpenny, 1794, J. Robertson, Halfpenny, 1794, E. Pellew, Halfpenny, 1795; Deal, R. Long, Halfpenny, 1794; Deptford, T. Haycraft, Halfpence, 1795 (3); Dimch...

1 October 1996

Lot No 35

18th Century, Kent, Folkestone, Skidmore’s Halfpenny, ships at quay, reverse value and date (DH 21). Extremely fine and practically as struck, attractive (£60-80)

1 October 1996

Lot No 36

18th Century, Kent, Goudhurst, W. Fuggle, Halfpence, 1794 (2), W. Myns, Halfpenny, 1794; Hawkhurst, C. Hider, Halfpenny, 1794; Hythe, R. Shipden, Halfpenny, 1794; Lamberhurst, T. Foster, Halfpenny, 1794, I. Gibbs, Halfpenny, 1794; Maidstone, H. Oliver, Halfpenny, 1795, J. Smyth, Halfpenny, 1795; Romney, J. Sawyer, H...

1 October 1996

Lot No 37

18th Century, Lancashire, Halsall, Col. Mordaunt, Penny; Lancaster, A. Seward, Penny, 1794, in gilt-bronze (DH 1, 2). [2]. First about extremely fine, lacquered but nevertheless of a pleasing appearance, second better than very fine and rare (£60-80)

1 October 1996

Lot No 38

18th Century, Lancashire, Halsall, Col. Mordaunt, Penny; Lancaster, T. Worswick & Sons, Halfpenny, 1791, D. Eccleston, Halfpenny, 1794; Liverpool, T. Clarke, Halfpenny, 1792, and a mule Halfpenny by Lutwyche, 1795; Manchester, J. Fielding, Halfpence (3), 1792, 1793 (2), J. Rayner & Co, Halfpenny, 1793; Rochdale, J....

1 October 1996

Lot No 39

18th Century, Lincolnshire, Lincoln, Skidmore’s Halfpenny, 1795; Sleaford, T. Ball, Halfpenny; Spalding, T. Jennings, Halfpence, 1794 (2, one with IORDAN edge); Wainfleet, D. Wright and S. Palmer, Halfpenny, 1793 (DH 1, 3, 4, 6, 6a, 8). [6]. DH 1 extremely fine and a most attractive blemish-free example, rare, DH 3...

1 October 1996

Lot No 40

18th Century, Middlesex, Christ’s Hospital, Pennies, 1800 (3); T. Gorton, Skidmore’s Clerkenwell Penny, 1797; H. Young, Pennies, 1794 (2), one from the failed obverse die lacking date (DH 10, 11, 13, 16, 39 [2]). [6]. DH 39 with date about extremely fine, DH 16 very fine and rare, others generally fine (£40-50)