Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2015 ANA Auction - Session A 12 August 2015
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GREAT BRITAIN. Pattern Crown, 1837. NGC VF-25.
ESC-320. By Bonomi. RARE. The dies for these pieces were sunk in 1893 by Mr. Theophilus Pinches and then later offered by Mr. J. Rochelle Thomas. A proposed mintage of 196 pieces, which included 150 silver, 10 tin, 10 bronze, 10 copper, 10 aluminum, and 6 in gold. The example offered appears to be one of the silver plain edged pieces without number. Other types include pieforts, uniface, and some with various edge treatments. Likely a pocket piece at one time, given its extensive wear. A great opportunity to add this always in demand British pattern from the reign of Queen Victoria. NGC VF-25.
Estimate: $900.00- $1200.00
ESC-320. By Bonomi. RARE. The dies for these pieces were sunk in 1893 by Mr. Theophilus Pinches and then later offered by Mr. J. Rochelle Thomas. A proposed mintage of 196 pieces, which included 150 silver, 10 tin, 10 bronze, 10 copper, 10 aluminum, and 6 in gold. The example offered appears to be one of the silver plain edged pieces without number. Other types include pieforts, uniface, and some with various edge treatments. Likely a pocket piece at one time, given its extensive wear. A great opportunity to add this always in demand British pattern from the reign of Queen Victoria. NGC VF-25.
Estimate: $900.00- $1200.00