Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 55 17 Feb 2021
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British Medals, Brighton, the Royal Chain Pier, uniface silver 'Life Ticket', undated, a royal crown, legend around, ROYAL CHAIN PIER . LIFE TICKET., 26.5mm., small integral suspension loop, much as struck
Ex Baldwin's vault
The pier opened in 1824 and it was to suffer much storm damage over the years. Finally in 1896 it was declared unsafe and on 4 December the same year most of the structure was blown away in another great storm. The style of the ticket suggests 1870s.
Ex Baldwin's vault
The pier opened in 1824 and it was to suffer much storm damage over the years. Finally in 1896 it was declared unsafe and on 4 December the same year most of the structure was blown away in another great storm. The style of the ticket suggests 1870s.