Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 12 - Argentum 4 Nov 2017
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World Coins, Turkey, Maudslay Sons & Field, copper Échantillon or Press Trial, 1851, for Abdul Mejid 20-Piastres, second issue, accession date 1255h, the reverse die, rev. arabseque pattern, MAUDSLAY SONS & FIELD. LAMBETH 1852, plain edge, 37.5mm, choice extremely fine, very rare
Maudslay Sons & Field was the successor to Henry Maudslay & Co, founded in 1798. From 1816 the company began work for the Royal Mint in 1816, mostly in supplying and repairing machinery and this piece is a demonstration of their capabilities. They later specialized in marine steam engines and, famously, in 1852, it was one of their steam-powered mills that was used for the 1852 re-cutting of the Koh-i-Noor diamond. Stock ticket from 1935 – 3/-.
(200-250 GBP)
Maudslay Sons & Field was the successor to Henry Maudslay & Co, founded in 1798. From 1816 the company began work for the Royal Mint in 1816, mostly in supplying and repairing machinery and this piece is a demonstration of their capabilities. They later specialized in marine steam engines and, famously, in 1852, it was one of their steam-powered mills that was used for the 1852 re-cutting of the Koh-i-Noor diamond. Stock ticket from 1935 – 3/-.
(200-250 GBP)