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Free Trade Bazaar, Covent Garden Theatre, May 1845 in silver (2) and white metal (17mm) Anti Corn Law League (D&W.16/182, the silver not listed) (illustrated). Free Trade Hall, Manchester, 1856 in silver (31 x 24mm) inscribed 'Jas. Pickles'/ '96' (D&W.-). The last pierced for wear, fine, the others very fine or better and rare. (4)
Estimate $180
SOLD $180
The Old Price Riots, John Bull on an ass with Kemble's face, from N to O Jack you must go in silvered tin, obverse only (42mm) (D&W.17/185;M.G.-). Medalets in gilt copper, silvered copper and copper (25mm) Kemble wearing fool's cap reverse OP - Clifford for Ever, two different obverse and reverse dies (D&W.17/186 (6, 5 exhibit reverse die fracture from 11 to 8 o'clock other is struck with dies inverted) D&W.17/187 (2)) only four of the eight are pierced for suspension, undated but issued 1809. Fine-extremely fine, the first very rare. (9)
Estimate $180
SOLD $400
Charles II (The Royal Theatre, Drury Lane) For The Groomes Of His Maiesties Bedchamber 1677, in silver (42mm) draped bust by Roettier reverse legend (D&W.-but cf 18/189); Toned, extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $3,200
Theatre Royal (Drury Lane) For the Pit 1671 in copper (32mm) by Roettier at the Royal mint (D&W 190). Very fine and very rare, especially in this condition.
Estimate $350
SOLD $480
Theatre Royal, For the First Gallerie, 1671, in brass (31mm) (D&W.18/193; M.p.1873). Fair and very rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $110
Theatre Royal (Drury Lane) Upper Gallerie 1671 in copper (25mm) by Roettier at the Royal Mint (D&W 194). Attractive light brown toned good very fine and very rare, especially in this condition.
Estimate $300
SOLD $450
Another, as previous but in brass. Fair and rare.
Estimate $90
SOLD $110
Theatre Royal (Drury Lane) Pitt, 1684, in copper (34mm) by Roettier (R under busts) (D&W.18/195; M.5690). Evenly worn as nearly always, nearly fine/very good and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $210
(Theatre Royal) Drury Lane, Box, 1776, in copper (37mm) obverse stamped P left of centre and reverse 342 (D&W.19/203). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $140
SOLD $150
(Theatre Royal) Drury Lane, Box, 1776, in copper (29mm) reverse stamped 54 (D&W.19/204). Good fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $170
Another, as previous but stamped with P left of centre on obverse, reverse 17 (D&W.19/204). Attempted piercing otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $90
SOLD $170
(Theatre Royal) Drury Lane, 1776, Pit in copper (37mm) reverse stamped 36 (D&W 19/205). Good fine and very rare.
Estimate $90
SOLD $120
(Theatre Royal) Drury Lane, First Gally, 1776, in copper (37mm) reverse stamped 146 (D&W.19/207). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $250
(Theatre Royal) Drury Lane, First Gally 1776, in copper (29mm) reverse stamped 88 (D&W.19/208). Nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
(Theatre Royal) Drury Lane, First Gally 1790, in copper (29mm) (reverse plain (D&W.19/212). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $190
Drury Lane Theatre, Pit, undated in copper (31mm) reverse stamped 132 (illustrated). Another, reverse stamped 211 (D&W.20/226). Good very fine; nearly very fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Drury Lane Theatre, Upper Gallery undated in copper (31mm) incuse lettering around (D&W./230); Transfer tickets similar, Upper to Lower (31mm), Pit to Lower (31mm) (cf MG.352). Also uniface Pit ticket (possibly Covent Garden) in copper (33mm). Fine-very fine and rare. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $270
Theatre Royal (Haymarket) P. Gally in copper (42mm) undated but circa 1820, stamped 47 on reverse and subsequently 14 (D&W.21/cf 235; M.G.144) struck in bracteate form. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Theatre Royal (Haymarket) P. Pit, in copper (42mm) undated but circa 1820, stamped 4 under Pit on obverse (D&W. 21/235; M.G.150). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Theatre Royal Haymarket, 1778, Pit in copper (37mm) (D&W.25/270) (illustrated) and undated P Gally in copper (42mm) stamped 33 and 34 on back (D&W.21/cf235; MG.144). Good very fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $220
Theatre Royal (Haymarket), Box, undated in copper (32mm) (D&W.21/236; M.5692). Good fine/very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Duke's Theatre, Dorset Gardens, Upper Gallerie, 1671, in copper (26mm) (D&W.23/259). Even brown good very fine, another very good/fair and very rare. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $340
Drury Lane Theatre, medal for George IV Coronation 1821, in copper (35mm) by Bagnall, reverse theatrical scene of coronation struck by Johnston (D&W.23/255; MG.67; M.5691). Dark brown patina, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Goodmans Fields New Theatre (Whitechapel), Pit, in copper (33mm) undated but circa 1732-42 (D&W 24/266; M.5695). Good fine and very rare.
Estimate $180
SOLD $250
Theatre Royal, Haymarket, Second Gally, 1778, in copper (37mm) (D&W.25/272). New Theatre Royal, Haymarket, Second Gallery, 1821, in light brown copper (brass) (36mm) (D&W.25/277). The second with attempted piercing otherwise very fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
New Theatre Royal Haymarket, Box 1821, in light brown copper (36mm) (D&W.25/273). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $70
SOLD $140
King's Theatre, General Ticket of Admission, 1794, No.45 in silver (37mm) (D&M.27/291; M.5708). Pierced to wear otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $270
SOLD $400
Another, as previous except inscribed to 'Henry Ryves For 21 Years from 1st Jany. 1799' reverse 'S.3'. Pierced for wear, toned good very fine and rare.
Estimate $280
SOLD $540
King's Theatre Haymarket 1791, in silver (32mm) No.17 (D&W.27/293). Pierced for wear, good fine and extremely rare in silver.
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
King's Theatre 1793 in lead (38mm) reverse stamped 1322 and engraved Pit in script (D&W.27/294; M.G.96; M.5706). Nearly full patina, very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $180
SOLD $340