Tokens, The Lakes Collection, 17th century, Westmorland, Kendal, Thom. Sandes, farthing, 1656, teasel and wool-hook, rev. wool-comb (W.12), weakly struck in centre each side, nearly very fine, rare
Thomas Sandes (1606-81), cloth merchant, Mayor 1647-8; founded Sandes Hospital, which exists still, in 1659.
(120-150 GBP)