GREAT BRITAIN. City of London. Silver broker's pass. 21.7 gm. 40 mm. B. Wyon. 1837-1886. Royal arms; a spray of rose, thistle, and shamrock below; DIEU ET MON DROIT on banner below / Arms of the City of London, the holder's name engraved below: CORNELIUS PAINE JUNR (In 1842 he was a partner in the firm of Kensingtons, Paine and Young. The London Gazette reported the death of Edward Kensington and the intention of the surviving partners to carry on the business "upon their own account exclusively."). Naylor 7. Eimer 1239. Extremely Fine; well preserved, nicely toned.

Formally issued broker's medals were issued by the Corporation of London to restrain "ill practice of brokers..." Brokers swore an oath, paid an annual fee, posted a bond and observed limits on commission charges. The medal they carried was to "serve as proof to customers that they were properly licensed." (Cf. Naylor. LONDON BROKERS' MEDALS. 2008)