Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 8 20 Sep 2017
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Commemorative Medals, The Amicable Society, instituted 1696, silver ticket or medal, unsigned, two hands clasped under the Royal Crown, date below, rev. AMICABLE CONTRIBUTION SHIP, façade of four storey building, 39mm. (MI.155/422; DW.102/7; Withers 2324), extremely fine, toned and very rare
*ex Baldwin's vault
The Amicable Society or Amicable Contributionship of London was the first company established for the insurance of houses against loss by fire. It was commonly known as The Hand in Hand. The Philadelphia Contributionship, founded as a mutual insurance company by Benjamin Franklin in 1752, was modelled on the Amicable Society. (200-300 GBP)
*ex Baldwin's vault
The Amicable Society or Amicable Contributionship of London was the first company established for the insurance of houses against loss by fire. It was commonly known as The Hand in Hand. The Philadelphia Contributionship, founded as a mutual insurance company by Benjamin Franklin in 1752, was modelled on the Amicable Society. (200-300 GBP)