Lot 1177
London - St. James’s, Adam Little, Halfpenny (1794-96)
The Deane Collection of 18th Century Tokens | 112
Auction: 11 October 2023 at 12:50 BST
£144
Description
London - St. James’s, Adam Little (publican of the ‘Plough’ in Rupert St. and possibly also a currier), Halfpenny (1794-96), Curriers’ Arms, rev. a plough with text on ribbon, edge BIRMINGHAM REDRUTH & SWANSEA, 28mm/9.92gm. (DH 472a). London - Charing Cross, Salter & Co., (hat makers) Halfpenny undated, Hatmakers at work, rev. Shop front, edge plain, 29mm/10.29gm. (DH 473). London - Bishopsgate, James Schooling & Son (ironmonger & scales maker) Halfpenny 1795, Justice holding scales, rev. Kettle on fire-grate, edge plain, 29mm/11.63gm. (DH 474). All generally good Extremely Fine, toned with traces of lustre ‑ especially last which is proof‑like with good iridescence, first scarce. [3]
