Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 43 25 Mar 2020
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The Pavilion Collection, Commemorative Medals, George III and Queen Charlotte, silver farthing token or medallet, 1790, by Thomas Wyon Sr., conjoined busts of King and Queen r., rev. crown over entwined hearts, PATRONS OF VIRTUE, 21.5mm. (BHM.340, not listed in silver; D&H. Middx. 1137; Conder p. 246, 16; Atkins p.380, 197); Middlesex, copper tokens (2), George, Prince of Wales and the Princess of Wales, first extremely fine with attractive tone and rare, second very fine, third better (3)
*first ex David Litrenta Collection, Part 1, DNW, 16 March, 2005, lot 1493 (part); other two ex Alan Irvine Collection
Thomas Wyon Sr. (1767-1830) was partner with his brother Peter in a die-sinking firm in Birmingham from 1796 onward. They were employed by Peter Kempson (and others) to engrave dies for tokens and medals.
(150-200 GBP)
*first ex David Litrenta Collection, Part 1, DNW, 16 March, 2005, lot 1493 (part); other two ex Alan Irvine Collection
Thomas Wyon Sr. (1767-1830) was partner with his brother Peter in a die-sinking firm in Birmingham from 1796 onward. They were employed by Peter Kempson (and others) to engrave dies for tokens and medals.
(150-200 GBP)