Lot 3914

Description

Engraved coins and tokens, 1670s-1800s, Charles II silver threepence of 1671, on reverse is inscribed, 'Charles/Knapp'; halfpenny trade token, 18th-19th century, worn nearly smooth and on reverse inscribed, 'Elizabeth/Shirt' with floral decoration around edge; halfpenny, 1806, worn nearly smooth, obverse inscribed, 'Rev. Mr. McLatchie/Mrs Muir' and reverse inscribed, 'In commemoration of the Memorable/3rd Sept 1837.', punched hole at top edge; halfpenny, well worn, obverse shaved and inscribed, 'The Piscatorial' at top and in the centre is engraved a fish in water with a figure 4 overlaid (perhaps a membership token); Irish halfpenny, 180?, obverse inscribed, 'J.Baker' at left, 'Feb 27' at right and below '1837'; hand decorated Maltese cross brooch (28mm), brooch pin missing from reverse and small hole punched near top, reverse inscribed, 'LJ' (?), hallmarked for Birmingham 1883 and maker 'J.M.B' (J Millward Banks). Poor - fine. (7)

The Piscatorial Society was founded in 1836 for the friendship and promotion of information among lovers of angling.