London, Cromwell Gardens, pewter token sixpences (3), c. 1765, crudely copied from coinage, bust l., rev. arms, PAX QVÆRITVR BELLO No, 30mm. (D&.W.67/170; Withers 1310; Lessen 1278), fair, fine and good fine, very rare (3)
One with old ticket.
The Gardens opened around 1760, taking their name from an unproven tradition that Cromwell had once lived in the area. These tickets were to be exchanged for refreshments.
Estimate: 80 - 120 GBP