"Billys and Charleys", a group of four "medieval" badges, in lead (2), standing knight, rev. 'nonsense' legend, 114.5 x 57mm.; circular, a King, rev. a Knight, serpent finial, 82.5mm.; brass (2), standing knight, rev. knight's head, dated 1206, 129.5 x 59; circular, King's head, rev. his Queen, king's head finial, 68mm., fine and interesting (4)
William Smith and Charles Eaton used their imagination by making "medieval" artifacts out of the metal they recovered from the Thames shoreline in mid-Victorian London. The are forever remembered for their production of "Billys and Charleys".
Estimate: 100 - 200 GBP