Lot 1404
London, Political Series, William Mainwaring’s (button maker) satirical Map of France Halfpenny 1794
The Deane Collection of 18th Century Tokens | 112
Auction: 11 October 2023 at 12:50 BST
£180
Estimate: £80 - £120
Description
London, Political Series, William Mainwaring’s (button maker) satirical Map of France Halfpenny 1794, Map of France with honour underfoot, fire in all corners, the throne upside down, etc, rev. 5-line legend in oaken wreath, edge CURRENT EVERYWHERE, 28.5mm/9.38gm. (DH 1016). Another the same but edge engrailed, 29.25mm/9.95gm. (DH 1016d). Another but edge diagonally milled, 28.75mm/9.56gm. (DH 1016e). Another the same but silvered and edge plain, 30.25mm/12.73gm. (DH 1016f). All good Extremely Fine and toned, first a little weak, second proof‑like and iridescent, fourth with good reflection to silver toning, this last very rare in this off‑metal. [4]
Second ex F S Cokayne Col., his ticket. Second ex Spink c 2008 their ticket - most likely ex F S Cokayne Col. but no ticket to
support.
