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Taunton, Messrs Cox's Iron Foundry penny, undated, a workman at forge/legend (Davis 121). Wiveliscombe, W. Temlett & J. Clarke's penny, undated, female seated on beehive, cow behind/legend (Davis 125) (2). The first with some mint red, nearly uncirculated, the ssecond toned good very fine but weakly struck towards part of edge, third good very fine and rare. (3)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Taunton, Messrs Cox's Iron Foundry penny, undated, a workman at forge/legend (Davis 121). Wiveliscombe, W. Temlett & J. Clarke's penny, undated, female seated on beehive, cow behind/legend (Davis 125) (2). The first with some mint red, nearly uncirculated, the ssecond toned good very fine but weakly struck towards part of edge, third good very fine and rare. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Wiveliscombe, Jno. Featherstone's copper threepence, 1814, female seated on beehive, sheep behind, ship on sea in the distance/legend, by T. Halliday (Davis 122). In wonderful condition for such a large copper piece, dark grey blue tone with some original mint red, uncirculated and very rare thus, probably the finest known.
Estimate $900
SOLD $1,000
Wiveliscombe, Jno. Featherstone's copper threepence, 1814, female seated on beehive, sheep behind, ship on sea in the distance/legend, by T. Halliday (Davis 122). In wonderful condition for such a large copper piece, dark grey blue tone with some original mint red, uncirculated and very rare thus, probably the finest known.
Estimate $900
SOLD $1,000
Wiveliscombe, Jno. Featherstone's copper threepence, 1814, as previous (Davis 122) R.North & Co's copper threepence, 1814, very similar (Davis 123). The first with severe nicks bumps and surface marks otherwise about very fine for wear, the second evenly worn, good fine (illustrated) and rare. (2)
Estimate $180
Passed in
Wiveliscombe, Jno. Featherstone's copper threepence, 1814, as previous (Davis 122) R.North & Co's copper threepence, 1814, very similar (Davis 123). The first with severe nicks bumps and surface marks otherwise about very fine for wear, the second evenly worn, good fine (illustrated) and rare. (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $0
Wiveliscombe, W. Temlett & J. Clarke's twopence, undated, female seated on beehive, cow behind (Davis.124). Nearly extremely fine and rare, especially in this condition.
Estimate $240
SOLD $240
Wiveliscombe, W. Temlett & J. Clarke's twopence, undated, female seated on beehive, cow behind (Davis.124). Nearly extremely fine and rare, especially in this condition.
Estimate $240
SOLD $240
Wiveliscombe, W. Temlett & J. Clarke's twopence, undated, as previous lot (Davis.124) also penny, similar in every respect (Davis 125). Slight edge bump at 9 o'clock on obverse of the twopence, otherwise good very fine and attempted piercing in centre of reverse of the penny. Attractive good very fine or nearly extremely fine, but rare. (2)
Estimate $270
Passed in
Wiveliscombe, W. Temlett & J. Clarke's twopence, undated, as previous lot (Davis.124) also penny, similar in every respect (Davis 125). Slight edge bump at 9 o'clock on obverse of the twopence, otherwise good very fine and attempted piercing in centre of reverse of the penny. Attractive good very fine or nearly extremely fine, but rare. (2)
Estimate $270
SOLD $0
Wiveliscombe, W. Temlett & J. Clarke's two pence and penny, undated as previous lot (Davis 124,5). Very fine; good very fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $270
Passed in
Wiveliscombe, W. Temlett & J. Clarke's two pence and penny, undated as previous lot (Davis 124,5). Very fine; good very fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $270
SOLD $0
County, pennies, laureate and draped bust of George III right/Britannia seated left, commerce above, 1811 (Davis 15, 17 (2)), 1814 (Davis 19), bare headed bust 1811 (Davis 21 (2 acorn is above O not T) 22) mule with Cornwall Scorrier House 1812 abverse (Davis 24) (illustrated). H. Baylis' penny, 1811 (Davis 26). Halfpenny, 1814 similar to 15 (Davis 27). Fine-nearly uncirculated, the mule rare. (10)
Estimate $260
SOLD $260
County, pennies, laureate and draped bust of George III right/Britannia seated left, commerce above, 1811 (Davis 15, 17 (2)), 1814 (Davis 19), bare headed bust 1811 (Davis 21 (2 acorn is above O not T) 22) mule with Cornwall Scorrier House 1812 abverse (Davis 24) (illustrated). H. Baylis' penny, 1811 (Davis 26). Halfpenny, 1814 similar to 15 (Davis 27). Fine-nearly uncirculated, the mule rare. (10)
Estimate $260
SOLD $260
County, penny mule with Cornwall Scorrier House obverse dated 1812, (Davis 24) edge centre grained right (18.42 grams). Usual deteriorated state for the Staffordshire obverse die, very little wear if any, good very fine for piece and rare.
Estimate $180
SOLD $110
County, penny mule with Cornwall Scorrier House obverse dated 1812, (Davis 24) edge centre grained right (18.42 grams). Usual deteriorated state for the Staffordshire obverse die, very little wear if any, good very fine for piece and rare.
Estimate $180
SOLD $110
Bilston, S. Fereday's twopence, 1811, view of iron furnaces and engine house/legend by T. Halliday (Davis.29). Attractive blue tone considerable underlying mint bloom, nearly uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $450
SOLD $580
Bilston, S. Fereday's twopence, 1811, view of iron furnaces and engine house/legend by T. Halliday (Davis.29). Attractive blue tone considerable underlying mint bloom, nearly uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $450
SOLD $580
Bilston, Rushbury & Woolley's twopence 1811, bare headed and draped bust of George III to right/view of the Exchange (Davis 30). Light brown patina with some original bloom, die breaks from the top rim to legend on the obverse, file marks on reverse, good extremely fine.
Estimate $220
SOLD $190
Bilston, Rushbury & Woolley's twopence 1811, bare headed and draped bust of George III to right/view of the Exchange (Davis 30). Light brown patina with some original bloom, die breaks from the top rim to legend on the obverse, file marks on reverse, good extremely fine.
Estimate $220
SOLD $190
Bilston, Rushbury & Woolley's twopence, 1811, as previous (Davis 30). Flat strike in outer areas, virtually unmarked light brown patina with traces of blue bloom, nearly uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $140
SOLD $150
Bilston, Rushbury & Woolley's twopence, 1811, as previous (Davis 30). Flat strike in outer areas, virtually unmarked light brown patina with traces of blue bloom, nearly uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $140
SOLD $150
Bilston, Rusbury & Woolley's twopence, 1811, as previous but bust slightly higher (Davis 31). Four contact marks in obverse field otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Bilston, Rusbury & Woolley's twopence, 1811, as previous but bust slightly higher (Davis 31). Four contact marks in obverse field otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Bilston, James Atherton's penny, 1813, beehive/three cannon balls (Davis 32); Edward Beebee's pennies, 1811 and 1812 John of Gaunt/horseman at speed (Davis 33, 35); S. Fereday's pennies, 1811, view of iron furnaces and engine house/legend (Davis 37,38,39,40) legend both sides, 1812 (Davis 43) halfpenny 1812 similar (Davis 72); Rushbury & Woolley's pennies, 1811 bare headed bust of George III right/Royal Exchange building (Davis 55, 57,59,60,62, 67,71). The first two only fine otherwise very fine-nearly uncirculated, several with original mint red colour (16).
Estimate $370
SOLD $400
Bilston, James Atherton's penny, 1813, beehive/three cannon balls (Davis 32); Edward Beebee's pennies, 1811 and 1812 John of Gaunt/horseman at speed (Davis 33, 35); S. Fereday's pennies, 1811, view of iron furnaces and engine house/legend (Davis 37,38,39,40) legend both sides, 1812 (Davis 43) halfpenny 1812 similar (Davis 72); Rushbury & Woolley's pennies, 1811 bare headed bust of George III right/Royal Exchange building (Davis 55, 57,59,60,62, 67,71). The first two only fine otherwise very fine-nearly uncirculated, several with original mint red colour (16).
Estimate $370
SOLD $400
Bilston, Rushlury & Woolley's penny, 1811, bare headed and draped bust of George III right/building (Davis 53). Attractive medium brown patina, underlying mint bloom, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
Bilston, Rushlury & Woolley's penny, 1811, bare headed and draped bust of George III right/building (Davis 53). Attractive medium brown patina, underlying mint bloom, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
Burslem, I. & R. Riley and Machin & Co's penny, 1813, legend both sides (Davis 74). Burton, James Pardoe's pennies, 1814, Building/legend in wreath (Davis 75 one with cord milling others diagonally right) mules (Davis 77 (illustrated), 78, 79, 80). Cheadle, Cheadle Copper and Brass Co.'s pennies 1812, legend both sides (Davis 81,82 (2), 83). Darlaston, Job Wilkes' pennies, 1812, legend both sides (Davis 85), 1813 (Davis 86 (2 overstruck on Birmingham penny (Davis 65-73), other on Birmingham and South Wales penny (Davis 85-91). Newcastle-under-Lyme, J.H. Thompson's penny, 1813, bale of cotton/legend (Davis 89 (2 one struck en medaille (ex Gerson)). Very fine-good extremely fine, several rare, 77 very rare. (17)
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Burslem, I. & R. Riley and Machin & Co's penny, 1813, legend both sides (Davis 74). Burton, James Pardoe's pennies, 1814, Building/legend in wreath (Davis 75 one with cord milling others diagonally right) mules (Davis 77 (illustrated), 78, 79, 80). Cheadle, Cheadle Copper and Brass Co.'s pennies 1812, legend both sides (Davis 81,82 (2), 83). Darlaston, Job Wilkes' pennies, 1812, legend both sides (Davis 85), 1813 (Davis 86 (2 overstruck on Birmingham penny (Davis 65-73), other on Birmingham and South Wales penny (Davis 85-91). Newcastle-under-Lyme, J.H. Thompson's penny, 1813, bale of cotton/legend (Davis 89 (2 one struck en medaille (ex Gerson)). Very fine-good extremely fine, several rare, 77 very rare. (17)
Estimate $500
SOLD $500