Colin Maxwell Parsons. Gathering Fruit
Colin Maxwell Parsons is one of the finest contemporary landscape artists in Europe. He has staged one-man exhibitions in the United States, Australia and the Channel Islands.
37cm by 31cm, oil on canvas.
Colin Maxwell Parsons. Gathering Flowers
Colin Maxwell Parsons is one of the finest contemporary landscape artists in Europe. He has staged one-man exhibitions in the United States, Australia and the Channel Islands.
32cm by 38cm, oil on canvas.
Andrew Macara 1944- (Old Brick Works)
This particular painting is named Old Derby brick works and is a superb example of Andrew Macaras earlier works around Derby, its wonderful size gives a full panoramic view of the city itself and shows off the artists extremely clever and accomplished skill with light in his paintings.
90cm by 70cm oil on canvas.
L S Lowry 1887-1976
This is a very rare opportunity to own a piece of art history, L S Lowry is regarded as the father of modern painting and one of Britains best loved artists.This work is a preparatory sketch of one of his best loved paintings, the painting of St Simons Church in 1928. The most interesting fact is this sketch has come from his sketchbook (of which other identical pages of different sketches from the same sketch book can be seen in the Lowry gallery) so you do not purchase one Lowry sketch you purchase two, as it is double sided.
17.5cm by 13 cm.
Whistler 1834-1903 The Little Pool
The etching known as The Little Pool is the first of the 16 Thames etchings that Whistler did in the early 1871, they were known as the Thames set, these focus on the Pool of London and show the artists extremely skilled hand and obsession with detail. Whistler is renowned in the art world and therefore, means his more famous paintings fetch millions of pounds and even his etchings have fetched hundreds of thousands of pounds.
29cm by 24cm
Whistler 1834-1903 The Little Pool
The etching known as The Little Pool is the first of the 16 Thames etchings that Whistler did in the early 1871, they were known as the Thames set, these focus on the Pool of London and show the artists extremely skilled hand and obsession with detail. Whistler is renowned in the art world and therefore, means his more famous paintings fetch millions of pounds and even his etchings have fetched hundreds of thousands of pounds.
13.5cm by 21 cm, Ink etching
Whistler 1834-1903 The Little Pool
The etching known as The Little Pool is the first of the 16 Thames etchings that Whistler did in the early 1871, they were known as the Thames set, these focus on the Pool of London and show the artists extremely skilled hand and obsession with detail. Whistler is renowned in the art world and therefore, means his more famous paintings fetch millions of pounds and even his etchings have fetched hundreds of thousands of pounds.
10.5cm by 12.5cm, Ink etching.
Elizabeth the first sixpence 1563 3 over 2.
A very rare example, I have only managed to track down only two other examples both in privet hands.
Emperor Nero A.D. 54-68, Sestertius.
Emperor at the time of Boudicca’s rebellion in Britain.
Pearl Necklace with 9ct gold clasp.
Good quality and lovely colour 46cm long.
Fresh water pearl Bracelet.
Good quality pearls with good iridescent colour, 6cm diameter and strung on elasticated band.
Gents Wristwatch by Klaus Kobec of London.
One of the most stylish watch makers in London taking there influence from the most retro periods of the last century to create there unique brand. This ‘Moon Phase / Multi-Function’ timepiece is one of there finest, it has two small exquisite diamonds set into the face and a rare moon phase window to the diel face. It truly is a wonderful timepiece and for the money it is an great investment.
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Victoria, Gothic Florin mdccclxxxvi (1886).
Type B8, 34 arcs die axis, in very fine condition.
Exceptionally Rare Commonwealth 165? Bristol Farthing.
Interestingly whoever created the coin die have spelt Bristol with two L’s, I have tried to research this coin and the only information I have found is the Commonwealth Mint (the former Royal Mint) did not mint any copper coin’s, the lowest denomination was the silver halfpenny. So it was down to towns and city’s to produce there own low denomination coins to keep the bottom end of the economy going, I can’t find another example of a Commonwealth Bristol farthing and so have priced it accordingly.
Victoria, Jubilee Double Florin 1890.
The double florin was only minted for four years in the Jubilee years of Queen Victoria, this example is in Extra Fine to UNC condition.
Quebec Bank token 1852.
In Very Fine condition. It wasn’t till 1862 that a standard coinage was used in Canada, up until that point there was just provincial token coinage, French standard coinage and British standard coinage that was used in the economy of Canada .
Rare early Canadian token coin 1832.
What makes this rare is the mint in Nova Scotia have used the portrait of George the fourth two years into the reign of William the fourth. It also is in reasonable condition. It wasn’t till 1862 that a standard coinage was used in Canada, up until that point there was just provincial token coinage, French standard coinage and British standard coinage that was used in the economy of Canada .
Victoria, Old head Farthing 1895.
In wonderful uncirculated condition with original lustre.
Victoria, Bun head Farthing 1865.
In nice Extra Fine condition.
William IV, Halfcrown 1836.
In Very Fine condition.
Edward VII, Halfcrown 1909.
In Very Fine condition.
George V, Halfcrown 1915.
In Extra Fine condition.
George VI, First Coinage Crown 1937.
In Extra Fine to UNC condition.
George V, Jubilee Crown 1935.
In uncirculated condition.
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Edward VII, Third-Farthing 1902.
In wonderful uncirculated condition with original lustre.
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George VI, Festival of Britain Crown 1951.
Still with its original presentation box which needless to say means it is in perfect condition.
Rare Admiral Vernon, Porto Bello commemorative medal 1769.
This is the far rarer colonial commemorative medal depicting the port and its defences and the town behind with the Admirals ships out side readying for there attack on the revers is the full Royal coat of arms. It is in very good condition taking its age and that the base metal is soft brass into consideration.
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William IV, Farthing 1834.
In Very Fine to Extra Fine condition.
Victoria, 1843 Groat.
In Extra Fine condition..
William IV, 183 Groat.
In wonderful uncirculated condition
William IV, 1837 Groat.
In wonderful uncirculated condition
Victorian, 1843 Groat.
In Extra Fine condition.
Rare Victorian Coin flaw, 1849 Groat.
It is very rare to find examples of flawed coins getting into circulation because if they where spotted in the mint they would be melted back down. This example has been put to one side soon after entering into circulation probably by a coin collector who observed the flaw hence why its in such wonderful condition.
George III, Sixpence 1787.
With semee of hearts, in wonderful Extra Fine condition.
Victoria, Jubilee Florin 1887.
In Extra Fine condition.
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George III, ‘Small Head’ Halfcrown 1817.
In Extra Fine condition.
George III, Full Crown 1819 LIX.
From the ‘Last or New’ Coinage, 1816 – 20, it is in wonderful Extra Fine condition.
George V Shilling 1936, In Extra Fine condition.
Longines 9ct Gold Men’s Wristwatch 1966.
Lovely example of a beautiful sixty’s Wristwatch, crafted by one of the big names of the jewellery world Longines in the sixty’s really led the way in simple stylish slim Wristwatches.17-jewel lever movement (serial number 11572006) Rare to see with its original case and even rarer with its original snake skin strap and for the money you can’t do much better.
R Lalique. 1860-1945
This is an absolutely stunning vase and very rare, the pattern is called fruiting mistletoe and the shape is called Gui (Model: 948), this is in the even rarer blue tinted frosted glass. By the master glass designer Renee Lalique.
20 cm wide and 23 cm high Circa 1920.
Polar bear paper weight.
This is my favourite pieces, I have seen so many beautiful things in my time buying and selling but this is the best by far. A desk weight made of bronze and quarts I cannot risk taking it off its base to look for the foundry mark, so it must go down as unsigned, probably French from the turn of the last century. It is an absolutely charming subject of a Polar bear hunting on an ice flow that is breaking so the bear has flattened itself and is peering over the edge. Beautifully cast and so tactile, I have never seen another and I have been looking for over twenty years.
20cm long 9cm wide and 5cm high.
Julius Paul Schmidt-Filling 1835-1920.
One of Germanys best sculptures of the mid-to-late 19th century, this is from his last great range to try and show after the horrors of the first world war what young men should really be doing rather than killing one another. They are all of industrial and agricultural scenes and are extremely well cast with wonderful details, the miner is one of the most sort after of the range as it has some of the most delicate detailing, he stands on a high quality black marble base.Sadly, his work was hijacked by the Nazis after his death to promote their own ideology putting an undeserved stain on his work.
36cm high 12.5cm wide
Rare large Japanese Dragon table Vase.
This is the largest and most impressive Japanese bronze vase table I have ever seen, I have not seen one of this size before and I haven’t seen one since. It has been a loved member of the family for over ten years, but it is time for him to go to a new home. It is in wonderful over all condition but has had strengthening on the underneath at some point in its life, but this is completely invisible.
Japanese vesta.
The Japanese craftsmen of the late 19th century in my eyes are the very best, there dedication to trying to achieve perfection in all the things they made (predominantly by hand) staggers me.This is a beautiful vesta from that period in the form of their fire god/demon Kagu-Zuchi, it has a wonderful patterna and is in lovely condition.
6cm long 3.5cm wide.
Japanese Lilley Vase
This is a charming Japanese bronze vase with lovely patterna, beautifully fashioned in the form of a flowering lily, this piece is signed to the base showing that it has quality.
21cm tall 12.5cm at its widest.
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Franz Bergman Austrian bronze kangaroo.
Very rare and unusual Austrian bronze of a kangaroo, its quality shouts Bergmann but bears no inscription, wonderful patterna and superb condition.
10.5cm tall by 10.5cm wide.
Clarice Cliff Plate 1899-1972
There is no other style of items that is more recognisable of a period than those of Clarice Cliff, this plate is from one of her most sort after ranges called pastel autumn it is in lovely condition. In the world of antiques certain names always demand a high value and Clarice Cliff is one of the biggest names going.
22.5cm wide
Danish tobacco jar
This is a wonderful piece of 1950s Scandinavian design, made from high quality hardwood and polished to perfection, capped with a 925 silver uniquely designed self-sealing lid. This is the epitome of style and would look great in any home.
23cm by 17cm
First edition, Peter Pan by J.M Barrie.
TRUE FIRST EDITION of this lovely book. Bound in russet cloth with gilt illustration and lettering to the front cover and the spine. Containing 50 hand mounted Rackham colour plates consisting of one frontispiece illustration and 49 others grouped together at the rear of the book, all with tissue guards the covers are a little rubbed to extremities and the text has light foxing throughout. Otherwise a Lovely copy of a wonderful book.
Very Rare First edition, A Dream of Fair Women by Alfred Lord Tennyson.
This is an exceptionally rare first edition printed in 1900, the inscription opposite the title page reads of this work, an Edition-de-luxe on hand made paper, limited to 125 copies (the more common first edition has a cream colour covering), making this by far the rarest book I possess. It is in lovely condition, covered in crimson cloth with beautiful gilt lettering and decoration to front cover and spine, it has all forty stunning plates by Edmund. J. Sullivan within. When it comes down to price it is a tough one as you will not see another, I know that if you buy this I will never get to hold another.
First edition, Open Conspiracy by H. G Wells First Edition (second printing).
Crown 8vo. 156pp. Green cloth lettered in black at spine. Spine ends lightly rubbed. A very good copy, non-price-clipped but a little tanned, a little loss to corner tips and spine ends. The first edition of this text, which the author subsequently revised and reissued several times.
First edition, Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence.
First published edition, an early August impression. With numerous photos, drawings, and maps. Thick, royal 8vo, publishers original polished buckram lettered and decorated in gilt, upper cover with crossed swords motif in gilt. 672 pp. A handsome and bright copy indeed.T.E. Lawrence, in relating the history of his involvement in the Arab revolt against Ottoman rule during the First World War, produced a true literary classic. Winston Churchill said of the book, “[It] ranks with the greatest books ever written in the English language.” Its fame was further secured by Hollywood: “Lawrence of Arabia.
First edition Mark Twain, The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg.
First state of the English printing with the 32-page advertisement catalogue bound in at the rear dated “June 1900”. Top edges gilt.The volume has soiled cloth, is bumped at the corners, worn at the spine ends with splits in the cloth, and is sun bleached on the spine with loss of intensity to the gilt stamped lettering. Both hinges are starting and there is a remnant of a removed plate on the front pastedown.
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First edition ‘Little Wars ‘. by H. G. Wells.
Original red cloth, titles to front board and spine in cream, illustrated label to front board. Spine and edges of boards slightly faded, faint staining to fore edge of front board, tanning to free endpapers, occasional light foxing to contents. An excellent copy. 8 plates with double-sided black and white illustrations, marginal line-drawn illustrations in red throughout. First edition, first impression.
Rolex.
The iconic Rolex Submariner. With its distinctive dial with large luminescent hour markers fashioned from 18ct gold, graduated rotatable Cerachrom bezel and solid link Oyster bracelet. This Rolex Submariner was made in 1985 and is in unworn condition, this comes with the rarer inset date window and its full original case and booklet. If you want the very best in luxury male watches look no further.
Escadrille SPA 94 Squadron.
This is very rare and possibly the best-looking piece I have, the grim reaper badge is solid silver (stamped Paris 925) and would have belonged to one of the pilots of Escadrille SPA 94 in the first world war, also known as The Flying Death. The squadron was made from American and French volunteers of which one of the most famous American aces of the war Gervais Raoul Victor Lufbery was a member of this squadron. As a piece of first world war history this is superb and exceptionally rare.
Rare Victorian card and stamp case.
A wonderful example of Victorian bespoke stile and extremely high quality maid in Birmingham in 1900 by renowned silver smith Samuel M Levi.
8cm by 4.5cm
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Edwardian Claret Jug (cut glass).
By George Betjemann & Sons, London 1904.
27cm high.
Victorian Urn Claret jug.
By the renowned silver smith Alexander Clark, London 1907
25cm high
This is the most stunning piece of silver I have and very rare. By Edward & John Barnard of London in 1855, the engraving is thought to be by Elizabeth Buteux or maybe her daughter. Also thought to be one of a pear, so if you have the other you could buy this and triple the value.
35cm high
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George II Sixpence 1757.
Lovely collectable condition.
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George II Shilling 1758.
Good condition and has the slightly rarer small 58 in it’s date.
George II Halfpenny 1738.
Nice Condition first issue copper coinage.
William and Mary copper Farthing 1694.
Rare Conjoined busts coin especially to get in anything but a corroded condition, this has pits and is worn on the reverse but you can see the busts clearly and can still make out the date.
William IV Groat 1836.
Wonderful condition close to UNC.
William IV Shilling 1836.
Lovely condition and rarer issued year.
Victorian Jubilee Shilling 1887.
In better than Extra fine condition.
George V Threepence 1913.
In wonderful UNC condition.
Victorian Three-Halfpence 1839.
The smallest Silver Coin (baring the Maundy one penny) the UK has produced and it was for the Colonial use only. Minted only under Victoria and William IV they are Rare little things especially in this condition.
William IV Three-Halfpence 1834.
The smallest Silver Coin (baring the Maundy one penny) the UK has produced and it was for the Colonial use only. Minted only under William IV and Victoria they are Rare little things especially in this condition.
Victorian Groat 1838.
First full issue Groat in wonderful condition.
Victorian Jubilee Sixpence 1887.
Crowned Value type in Extra Fine condition.
Victorian Shilling 1839.
First Shilling year, and in beautiful condition.
Victorian Jubilee Sixpence 1887.
First issue Shield and Garter type in wonderful UNC condition.
Very Rare Edward VI Halfpenny in the name of Henry VIII 1547-51.
Took a little bit of research but got there in the end, Part of the Rarer crossover coinage from Henry VIII to Edward VI minted in London in 1547-51. What makes this so rare is you can see it bears the Tudor rose of Edwards coinage and the old long cross reverse of his father very few of these ever see the open market.
‘Iron Bridge at Coalbrook Dale’ Halfpenny 1792.
Normally I don’t go in for token coins but this is the best I’ve seen in a long year. Lovely UNC condition.
Mysore (India) 20 Cash 1833.
Nice little coin from India’s history, bearing the legend ‘Between the Sun and Moon’. Good for Indian and Colonial coin collectors.
East India Company Half Anna 1835 (Bombay Mint).
Extra Fine Condition.
Rare Sierra Leone Company one Cent 1791.
Another lovely Colonial coin in good condition to say its age, Sierra Leone was colonised by the British in 1787 and has stayed within the Commonwealth from that day.
Rare Calcutta Half Anna 1835.
A very rare colonial Half Anna minted in Calcutta as a stop gap coin just before they issued the more recognisable East India Company Half Anna Coin in the same Year.
Victorian Gothic Florin 1872.
one of the best condition gothic florin coins I have seen in 36 years of buying and selling. UNC
Russian Silver Beaker.
Beautifully etched with flowers and grass, By Henebecthbin MacTep, Moscow between 1896 and 1908.
9cm high with a diameter of 7cm.
Russian Silver Strainer Spoon.
Stunning quality and rare, By Victor Savinkov, Moscow 1873.
17.5cm long
Silver & Glass Hip Flask. SOLD
Victorian finery at its best, the silver gilt cup fitting perfectly over the bottom of the flask and a silver screw cap, by W. G. Neal, London 1897.
Silver Cigar Case.
Lovely size, nicely decorated and has an intriguing dedication to the front, by Joseph Gloster, Birmingham 1907.
12cm long, 9cm wide and 1.8cm deep.
Silver Sent Bottle.
Rear to see in a soled silver case, it does have an elaborate monogram to the top, made to keep the smells of Victorian towns and cities at bay. By J. Cameron & Son, London 1866.
4.5cm tall with a 2cm diameter.
Silver Vesta case
Stunning quality design by one of the biggest names in silver, Sampson Mordon, gilt interior and a unique self-propelling action. London 1893. Very Rare.
4.5cm high by 3cm wide.
Georgian Sugar Caster
Good size and lovely embossed floral decoration, by John Mewburn, London 1802.
16cm high.
Georgian Cream Jug
Nice original shape, by William Hall, London 1803, Some miner dents but I would have dents after 215 years.
11cm high 6.5cm wide and 12.5 from spout to handle.
Georgian Silver Snuff Box.
Lovely condition with gilt interior by Moses Emanuel, London 1781.
7cm long by 4cm wide
Georgian Snuff Box.
Beautiful flush hinge and gilt interior, by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1807.
6cm long and 3cm wide
Brandy Ladle.
Georgian sterling silver and whale bone brandy ladle, with a Spanish two Real coin set in the base dating from1773.
36cm long, 6cm bole diameter.
Lady’s Card Case.
This must be my favourite, unbelievable decoration and an equally glories interior by who else but the master silver smith and designer Sampson Mordon, London 1883.
10.5cm long 7cm wide.
Russian Silver Vodka cups.
Lovely niello enamelled design on 875 silver and guilt interiors (always a sign of high quality), from just after the revolution period which makes them quite rare. Sadly I cant see any specific makers marks.
6cm high with a diameter of 3.5cm.
Victorian Silver Beaker.
One of my personal favourites with it being so stylish and clean, by John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater, London 1885.
10cm high with a diameter of 7cm.
Victorian Card Case.
Lovely large size with beautiful engraving, by the master silver smith George Unite, Birmingham 1898.
9.5cm tall by 7cm wide.
Victorian Silver Christening Mug.
Quality embossed design and guilt interior, by Martin & Ebenezer Hall, Sheffield 1895.
8.5cm tall and 6.5cm.
Victorian Pedestal Christening Mug
Beautiful quality with guilt interior and floral engraving, by George John Richards & Edward Charles Brown, London 1866.
11cm tall with a diameter of 7.5cm.
Silver Christening Mug.
Victorian and wonderfully engraved, by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1890.
8cm high with a diameter of 6.5cm.
Bisquit 1922 Grande Fine Cognac.
I had to fight unbelievably hard to get hold of this, it is almost unique to see a cognac of this age and quality come onto the market, but here it is. If you are buying for investment, then look no further.This area is the second fastest appreciating investment just behind vintage cars, but unlike cars these become rarer because as time goes by they get enjoyed.
I have seen single bottles of exceptionally rare vintages go for over 100k!!!, if you can wait until this is the very last you could be the one making the price. Sadly, I have to pay the bills, and so you lucky people get to buy this guaranteed money maker, or if you are crazy you could drink it.
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Otard XO 1980s.
Otard, also known as Chateau de Cognac, is a French cognac house founded in 1795 by Jean-Baptiste Antoine Otard. The company has remained in the hands of the same family since its establishment. The firm is based in the Château des Valois, Cognac, Charente, its home since 1796.
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Macallan 10-year-old 1960s.
This is the ever rarer Macallan 10-year-old from the 1960s this is becoming the greatest investment in (off the shelf) Scottish whisky history, it has grown in value at an astonishing rate year after year as bottles are enjoyed. There lies the problem because its fantastic, it has taken all my power not to drink this myself, if you buy this as an investment you may have to sit on your hands.
The Macallan is the heavyweight when it comes to Speyside malts. Located in Craigellachie it was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid. Macallan’s are notably well sherried, due to the fact they are only ever matured in ex-sherry casks from Jerez, Spain. The Macallan is now recognised as one of, if not the finest, malt whiskies ever to grace Scotch whisky. They also happen to be extremely collectable. Characteristics: Sherried and oaky, floral and spicy.
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Macallan 10-year-old 1970s (half bottle).
Macallan 10-year-old from the 1970s this is becoming the greatest investment in (off the shelf) Scottish whisky history, it has grown in value at an astonishing rate year after year as bottles are enjoyed. Brilliant investment!
The Macallan is the heavyweight when it comes to Speyside malts. Located in Craigellachie it was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid. Macallan’s are notably well sherried, due to the fact they are only ever matured in ex-sherry casks from Jerez, Spain. The Macallan is now recognised as one of, if not the finest, malt whiskies ever to grace Scotch whisky. They also happen to be extremely collectable. Characteristics: Sherried and oaky, floral and spicy.
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Blair Athol 8-year-old 1970s.
A 1970s bottling of 8-year-old Blair Athol single malt, the spiritual home of Bell’s and a key component of that blend. Fantastic all rounder drink or invest.
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Balvenie funders reserve 1980s.
This is a rare bottling of the keystone Balvenie that is there founders reserve, it states on the label probably the finest highland malt Scottish whisky I think they can lose the probably.
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Balvenie 8-year-old 1970s.
I love Balvenie, they make some truly great bottles of whisky and some of them were bottled in the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Sadly, that means the only way you can enjoy them is to get hold of one, which is becoming increasingly difficult to do as there are fewer every year. A 1970s bottle of Balvenie therefore is a special thing, wonderful complex flavour and a decent amount of fire.
Level- High Shoulder
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Ballantines 30-year-old 1980s.
The 30-year-old is a superb blend from Ballantines. rich full flavours that linger on the pallet mean those thirty years have been very well spent.It is very hard to find older bottles as they generally have been bought for a special occasion and drunk, so I expect this wont last long.
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Ballantines 30-year-old 1980s.
The 30-year-old is a superb blend from Ballantines. rich full flavours that linger on the pallet mean those thirty years have been very well spent.
Level- High neck
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Aultmore 12-year-old 1980s
Quite a rare one as the Aultmore distillery stopped production for a period of time meaning the bottles from this period dwindled very rapidly making these bottles very hard to find. Here is one just for you.
Jack Daniels 1970s.
Its very rare to see any Jack Daniels older than ten years in the bottle, try and find one from the 70s and its almost impossible. But I have one and this rare survivor could be yours.Jack Daniel’s is a brand of Tennessee whiskey and the top selling American whiskey in the world. It is produced in Lynchburg, Tennessee, by the Jack Daniel Distillery, which has been owned by the Brown-Forman Corporation since 1956. Despite being the location of a major operational distillery, Jack Daniel’s home county of Moore is a dry county, so the product is not available for purchase at stores or restaurants within the county.
The product meets the regulatory criteria for classification as a straight bourbon, though the company disavows this classification and markets it simply as Tennessee whiskey rather than as Tennessee bourbon. The Jack Daniel’s founder, Jasper Newton “Jack” Daniel, was born in 1850.
Level- Bottom of shoulder (I know this may sound low but its not, the very cheap plastic stoppers they used in the 1970s means all bottles of this period are of this level, the whisky inside is fantastic)
Jim Beam 1970s
Even rarer than its main rival (J.D) to find from the 70s, this is almost impossible to get hold of at this age, especially in the UK.
Jim Beam is a brand of bourbon whiskey produced in Clermont, Kentucky. It is one of the best-selling brands of bourbon in the world. Since 1795 (interrupted by Prohibition), seven generations of the Beam family have been involved in whiskey production for the company that produces the brand, which was given the name “Jim Beam” in 1933 in honour of James B. Beam, who rebuilt the business after Prohibition ended.
During the late 18th century, members of the Bhm family, who eventually changed the spelling of their surname to “Beam”, emigrated from Germany and settled in Kentucky.
Level- Bottom of shoulder (I know this may sound low but its not, the very cheap plastic stoppers they used in the 1970s means all bottles of this period are of this level, the whisky inside is fantastic)
Cream of Kentucky 1960s.
Cream of Kentucky was one of the Big Four before falling on hard times and being bought out, this is one of those Very Rear bottles from the 60s that has only survived by being brought over to the UK and then forgotten about for 50 years.
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Early Times 1970s.
Early Times is a brand of Kentucky whiskey that is extremely rare to get of this age, its rich clean taste comes from the water that is naturally filtered through limestone springs. Early Times was not popular until 1920 when Congress passed the Volstead Act and Prohibition began. The brand prospered due to its maker having a license to continue production.
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Four Roses 1970s
Four Roses is a Kentucky straight bourbon whisky brand currently owned by the Kirin Brewery Company of Japan. Effective September 1, 2015, Brent Elliott is the master distiller of Four Roses. The company says the brand name was trademarked in 1888 by Jones, who claimed it had been produced and sold as early as the 1860s. Four Roses distils ten separate bourbons using two mash recipes and five yeast strains. From combining these ten bourbons the Four Roses distillery creates the standard “yellow label” expression. Single Barrel is made with only one of those ten bourbons. The others are made with combinations of two or more of the ten.
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W. Harper 1970s.
Isaac Wolfe Bernheim (1848 to 1945) was an American businessman notable for starting the I. W. Harper brand of premium bourbon whiskey. The success of his distillery and distribution business helped to consolidate the Louisville area as a major centre of Kentucky bourbon distilling. Bernheim was also a philanthropist, establishing the 14,000-acre Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest in Bullitt County.
The company began the production of an elite whiskey brand it called “I. W. Harper”. (The “I. W.” in the name may have been an abbreviation for “Isaac Wolfe”, with a different surname chosen for marketability.) During the Prohibition era in the U.S. [1920 to1933], Bernheim Brothers was one of only ten distilleries allowed to continue to make bourbon, as they had received a license to produce it for medicinal purposes.
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Kentucky Gentleman 1970s
This is a brand of bourbon whiskey produced by the Sazerac Company at its Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. The brand is sold as a blend of 51% straight bourbon and 49% neutral grain spirits and bottled at 40% alcohol by volume (80 U.S. proof).
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Bunnahabhain 18-year-old
This particular Bunnahabhain 18-year-old must have been bottled in the 1990s, which means the whisky inside must have been laid down in the early 70s and that means this is a really great whisky for the money. I can highly recommend this whisky which boasts aromas of fruit cake and malted barley alongside flavours of sweet cereal, ginger, molasses and nutmeg. Wonderful.
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Canadian Club 1972
A 1972 bottling of what has long been regarded as one of the worlds finest whiskeys. Canadian Club was founded in 1858, there first distillery was established in Walkerville, Ontario because of the exceptional quality of the local grains. Each Canadian Club variant has its own unique recipe which highlights different grain and flavour profiles, this is what makes the older bottles so sought after. Canadian Club produce an exceptionally rich and smooth whisky one to enjoy at a special occasion.
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*(can be dated by the edition of the large type fluid volume at the bottom of the label)
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Canadian Club Whisky 1969.
A 1969s bottling of what has long been regarded as one of the worlds finest whiskeys. Canadian Club was founded in 1858, their first distillery was established in Walkerville, Ontario because of the exceptional quality of the local grains. Each Canadian Club variant has its own unique recipe which highlights different grain and flavour profiles, this is what makes the older bottles so sought after. Canadian Club produce an exceptionally rich and smooth whisky one to enjoy at a special occasion.
Level- Into neck
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Cardhu 12-year-old 1970s
A distillery bottling of 12-year-old Cardhu from the 1970s, dressed in their old-style white livery.
Level- High shoulder
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Chivas Brothers, Royal Salute 21-year-old 1980s.
One of the jewels in the Chivas crown, Royal Salute is a very special long-aged blend in a classic Wade ceramic decanter. For the money this is fantastic value for drinking let alone investment, a 21-year-old from the 1980s, say no more.
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Cutty Sark 18-year-old 1980s.
This handsome and rare piece is a 1980s bottling of Cutty Sark Discovery 18-Year-Old, from back in the day when Berry Bros. & Rudd were at the helm of Cutty Sark. It even comes with the original leather presentation tube.
Level- High neck
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First Cask 1981 Auchentoshan.
Whisky can be classed as rare in many ways and this one hits them all, its a 15-year-old distilled on the 19th of March 1981 it is from a single cask meaning there will be only 250 bottles of this particular whisky, (of which this is bottle 211) and to cap it all it comes from the exclusive distilling region of Auchentoshan in the lowlands of Scotland. This is a truly great investment piece or a very special present for a very lucky person.
level, into neck
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Glenlivet 15-year-old 1980s
An old bottling from one of Speyside’s most popular distilleries. This old vintage Glenlivet was bottled sometime in the 1980s.
level, top of shoulder
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Glenmorangie 1960s.
An old bottling of top selling Glenmorangie 10-year-old is a rare thing being bottled in the 1960s. Older bottlings of Glenmorangie 10 take a deeper richer colour and the same in taste. Wonderful for that special occasion.
Level- High shoulder
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Glenmorangie Millennium Malt 12-year-old
This is an absolutely fantastic whisky it is a testament to the Glenmorangies of the past, it is the perfect closing of chapter. Becoming much rarer to see now even in the really high-end London specialist whisky dealers (who would add a few hundred on to what I am asking). This would make a very good investment piece as its a bottle of history getting rapidly rarer.
Level- into neck
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Haigs Gold Label 1980s half bottle
A half bottle of 1980s Haigs Gold Label blended whisky. The brand was established by John Haig in the early 19th century.
Level, into neck
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Haigs Gold Label 1950s
An old bottle of the Haigs Gold Label blended whisky. The brand was established by John Haig in the early 19th century. I estimate this bottle dates from the 1950s.
Level- High neck
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Hart Brothers 20-year-old 1968.
A 1968 vintage Glenugie bottled by Hart Brothers at 20 years old in the late 1980s. A true collectors piece.
Level- High shoulder
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House of Commons 12-year-old 1980s.
Especially selected from the Buchanans selection, this is a truly great whisky and what makes it great is in the 80s it was blended from two of the best Buchanans own De Luxe and the legendary Black & Wight making this a very deceptive bottle of whisky.
Level, High Neck
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Hundred Pipers 1980s.
An antique bottling of Seagram’s 100 Pipers blended Scotch whisky, which was named after the 100 pipers that followed Bonnie Prince Charlie into battle.
Level- High neck
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Inchgower 12-year-old 1970s.
This is a Speyside rare single malt that was distilled at Inchgower and bottled for The House of Bells in the 1970s at 70% proof.
Level, High Neck
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Johnnie Walker black label 1970s.
Johnnie Walker Black Label’s iconic square bottle makes it one of the world’s most recognisable Scotch whiskies – and it’s also one of the worlds favourite blends. If there is a silkier delivery on the market today, I have not seen it. This is sublime stuff…one of the world’s most masterful whiskies in all its complex glory’
Level- Top of the shoulder
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Langs Select 12-year-old 1990s.
This is a little rare gem, and punches well above its weight against the big boys. Langs have especially selected and created a wonderful full bodied and spicy whisky with complexities that make you go straight back for more. For the money simply brilliant.
Level, Low Shoulder
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Lochindaal 43 10-year-old.
This is rare because it has been discontinued after only a very short run, it is a Islay single malt, a very good one for collectors.
Level, High Neck
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MacPhails 30-year-old 1990s
Rare Old MacPhails 30 is a very special whisky, it was matured in Gorden and MacPhails Elgin warehouse and comes packaged in an attractive decanter, complete with scroll, the level as you can see has dropped dew to evaporation to just below the shoulder. The nose is quite rich and full a touch of smoke, it has thick fruity character with a pinch of winter spice but well-balanced. A really good drinker.
Level- Below shoulder
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Old Fettercairn 1970s
Fettercairn was founded in 1824 and is reputed to be the second oldest licensed distillery in Scotland. It was rebuilt in 1897 after a fire had destroyed the distillery. Production was stopped in 1926 until 1939 when it was acquired by The National Distillers of America. In 1966 the number of stills were doubled from 2 to 4. The distillery was then acquired by Tomintoul-Glenlivet Distillery Co Ltd in 1971 and then Whyte & Mackay in 1973. Only 4% of the production is sold as single malt, the remaining 96% is used in blends such as the Whyte & Mackay blend.
On new bottlings of Fettercairn the word “Old” has been dropped and replaced with “1824” the year that the distillery was founded. In general, the house style tends to be: Earthy, sulphury and nutty.
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Level, Into Neck
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Springbank 15-year-old 1980s
A bottling of 15-year-old Springbank released by the distillery, probably around the early 1980s. This simply-packaged classic is increasingly difficult to find.
Level, Into Neck
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Tamdhu 10-year-old 1970s.
A rare old bottling of Tamdhu single malt that was aged for 10 years and bottled in the 1970’s.
Level- Mid neck
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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 17-year-old, Leith 1973.
This is for you whisky connoisseurs out there, a rare single cask Leith whisky, distilled in November 1973, bottled in September 1990, it comes in at an impressive 99.4 proof and a sole worming 56.8%, a great one for the collectors.
Level, Into Neck
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Tormore 10-year-old 1970s
A distillery-bottled 1970s edition of Tormore 10-year-old from the 1970s when the company was owned by Long John Distillers. This is a wonderful well-rounded whisky with subtle complexity only to be found in the 1970s bottling.
Level- Mid neck
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Emperor Antoninus Pius 138-161 AD who built the second defensive wall above Hadrians wall, this silver denarius was minted in York. The reverse of the coin depicts the goddess Providentia pointing at the globe at her feet and holding a sceptre of power. In extra fine condition.
Emperor Nero 54-68 AD is another must have for Roman coin collectors; this coin is rarer than the normal silver denarius as it is the one with the three empirical standards on the reverse minted in Rome and somehow making its way to the British Isles. Extra fine condition.
Julius Caesar 54-44 BC. All his coins are highly sort after, this one in particular. It was minted after the conquest of Gaul the reverse depicts his triumphant standard flanked by two captive Gallic warriors. Its one of the rare ones and its in very fine condition.
Rare Early Anglo-Saxon silver primary sceattas 680-710 AD.
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The rare 1946 George the sixth threepence in very fine condition.
James the second, twopence 1686 in UNC condition.
Elizabeth the first, silver penny of the third and fourth issues 1561-1577, very fine condition.
Commonwealth coinage 1649-60 minted between the execution of Charles the first and Oliver Cromwell (a period of only 11 years) is always highly sort after and this halfgrote (2 pence) is in lovely condition and would make an excellent edition to any collection.
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The very rare Derbyshire minted Queen Anne farthing 1713. Minted under licence from the Royal mint as the local economy was faltering because of a lack of low denominated coinage.
Queen Anne, shilling 1709 in fine condition.
George the third, shilling 1816 in Extra Fine condition.
George the fourth, sixpence 1824 in very fine condition.
William the fourth, penny 1831 in fine condition
William the fourth, grote (four pence) 1836 in UNS condition.
William the fourth, halfpenny 1831 in fine condition.
Victoria, shilling 1887 in Extra Fine condition.
The rare and unusual Penny Model by Joseph Moore minted in 1844 in very fine condition, he entered a competition to design a new one penny, but sadly he was not the winner. Joseph Moore was so confident of success however he minted a few thousand only to be piped at the post they still found their way into circulation.
Victoria, shilling 1872 in very fine condition.
Victoria, sixpence 1887 in extra fine condition.
Victoria, full crown 1887 in extra fine condition.
Victoria, half-crown 1887 in UNC condition
Victoria, silver shilling 1898 in very fine condition.
Stephan Barclays 1961.
Stephen Barclay first came to prominence in the 1980’s as one of the internationally acclaimed “New Glasgow Boys”. His paintings have been exhibited worldwide and are held in major public collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York the Deutsche Bank and the Gallery of Modern Art in Australia. It may not be to everyone’s taste but his skill as a contemporary artist shines through and if you are a fan then you cannot do much better than this, it is a well-proportioned size nice and is bright, it makes a great talking point for any house.,
64.5cm by 79cm, oil on paper.
Sir Kyffin Williams 1918-2006
I had to fight very hard to get hold of this, it was the last of five sketches that came from a folder left to his gardener, the other sketches went for far more than I could afford but I got the last one. His paintings are now getting close to hitting a hundred thousand pounds and more, his value is only going one way and that is up.
35cm by 40cm, Ink on paper.
Fred Yates 1922-2008
This is a charming little oval painting, painted when Yates was based at the picturesque town of Fowey in Cornwall (70s and 80s), it shows his brilliance at fast outdoor impressionist painting. He has recently appeared on Antiques Roadshow and has several books dedicated to him, this has meant his name and value have soared, he is a very good investment artist and looks grate on the wall.
28.5cm by 35.5cm oil on board.
Samuel Bough 1822-1878 (Scottish water colour)
You can see why Samuel Bough is such a popular and widely collected artist, his stunning landscapes (and even more stunning skies) achieve high prices at auction and large price tags in private galleries. His artwork is regarded as a solid investment that will always have a keen market and will grow in value whilst you enjoy looking at it on your wall.
42cm by 25cm water colour
Renato Natali 1883-1979
Stunning example of his later work, you can see why his artworks are so popular here and in his native Italy. This has greatly increased his intonation appeal with his artwork demanding ever increasing amounts at auction.
60cm by 35cm oil on board.
Peter Le Vasseur 1938-
Peter Le Vasseur’s paintings depict strong images, often linked to environmental themes, and characterised by their intricate level of detail. In the past four decades he has gained international recognition. He has held exhibitions in Europe, the Middle East and the United States of America. This distinctive, charming painting shows the artists true skill at putting amazing levels of detail into his works of art, with his A-list clientele his price has only gone one way and is set to keep going that way so a perfect investment piece.
25cm by 21cm, oil on board.
Colin Maxwell Parsons ‘Gathering Hay’
Colin Maxwell Parsons is one of the finest contemporary landscape artists in Europe. He has staged one-man exhibitions in the United States, Australia and the Channel Islands. This would not look out of place in one of the major galleries, with its proportioned, relative size it manages to fill a room with the sense of summer when hanging on a wall. He is a highly collectable artist in Europe and America and is a solid investment for the future.
73cm by 58cm, oil on canvas.
Donald McIntyre 1923-2009
This is one of my personal favourites, it is wonderful peace of art. His almost unbelievable skill at painting at speed in the wilds of Wales and Scotland are on full show in this painting, this painting is thought to be in the Welsh mountains. His value has grown strongly and shows no sign of slowing down. This is not only a wonderful piece of art but a superb investment opportunity.
60cm by 49cm Oil on board.
Wainwright original pen and ink drawings rarely come onto the market and when they do they are snapped up by eager collectors, the level of detail, subject matter and what book they are published in are the main yardstick as to what price tag to put on them. Wainwright’s most famous drawings fetch tens of thousands of pounds, I would say he is a sound investment.
15cm by 20cm
Luis Wain 1860-1939
One of Britains most recognisable artists, this is a very beautiful example of Luis Wain work and quite remarkable that it has not been broken up into three separate pictures. I bought it from the world renowned Tennants Auctioneers in North Yorkshire who stated they were completely happy with the provenance and I am 100% happy with Tennants judgment.
17.5cm by 24cm, pastel on card.
A Wainwright 1907-1991 Valle Crucis
Valle Crucis Abbey
Wainwrights original pen and ink drawings rarely come onto the market and when they do they are snapped up by eager collectors, the level of detail, subject matter and what book they are published in are the main yardstick as to what price tag to put on them. Wainwrights most famous drawings fetch tens of thousands of pounds, I would say he is a sound investment.
18.5cm by 15cm
Colin Maxwell Parsons. Gathering Fruit
Colin Maxwell Parsons is one of the finest contemporary landscape artists in Europe. He has staged one-man exhibitions in the United States, Australia and the Channel Islands.
37cm by 31cm, oil on canvas.
Colin Maxwell Parsons. Gathering Flowers
Colin Maxwell Parsons is one of the finest contemporary landscape artists in Europe. He has staged one-man exhibitions in the United States, Australia and the Channel Islands.
32cm by 38cm, oil on canvas.
Andrew Macara 1944- (Old Brick Works)
This particular painting is named Old Derby brick works and is a superb example of Andrew Macaras earlier works around Derby, its wonderful size gives a full panoramic view of the city itself and shows off the artists extremely clever and accomplished skill with light in his paintings.
90cm by 70cm oil on canvas.
L S Lowry 1887-1976
This is a very rare opportunity to own a piece of art history, L S Lowry is regarded as the father of modern painting and one of Britains best loved artists.This work is a preparatory sketch of one of his best loved paintings, the painting of St Simons Church in 1928. The most interesting fact is this sketch has come from his sketchbook (of which other identical pages of different sketches from the same sketch book can be seen in the Lowry gallery) so you do not purchase one Lowry sketch you purchase two, as it is double sided.
17.5cm by 13 cm.
Whistler 1834-1903 The Little Pool
The etching known as The Little Pool is the first of the 16 Thames etchings that Whistler did in the early 1871, they were known as the Thames set, these focus on the Pool of London and show the artists extremely skilled hand and obsession with detail. Whistler is renowned in the art world and therefore, means his more famous paintings fetch millions of pounds and even his etchings have fetched hundreds of thousands of pounds.
29cm by 24cm
Whistler 1834-1903 The Little Pool
The etching known as The Little Pool is the first of the 16 Thames etchings that Whistler did in the early 1871, they were known as the Thames set, these focus on the Pool of London and show the artists extremely skilled hand and obsession with detail. Whistler is renowned in the art world and therefore, means his more famous paintings fetch millions of pounds and even his etchings have fetched hundreds of thousands of pounds.
13.5cm by 21 cm, Ink etching
Whistler 1834-1903 The Little Pool
The etching known as The Little Pool is the first of the 16 Thames etchings that Whistler did in the early 1871, they were known as the Thames set, these focus on the Pool of London and show the artists extremely skilled hand and obsession with detail. Whistler is renowned in the art world and therefore, means his more famous paintings fetch millions of pounds and even his etchings have fetched hundreds of thousands of pounds.
10.5cm by 12.5cm, Ink etching.
Elizabeth the first sixpence 1563 3 over 2.
A very rare example, I have only managed to track down only two other examples both in privet hands.
Emperor Nero A.D. 54-68, Sestertius.
Emperor at the time of Boudicca’s rebellion in Britain.
Pearl Necklace with 9ct gold clasp.
Good quality and lovely colour 46cm long.
Fresh water pearl Bracelet.
Good quality pearls with good iridescent colour, 6cm diameter and strung on elasticated band.
Gents Wristwatch by Klaus Kobec of London.
One of the most stylish watch makers in London taking there influence from the most retro periods of the last century to create there unique brand. This ‘Moon Phase / Multi-Function’ timepiece is one of there finest, it has two small exquisite diamonds set into the face and a rare moon phase window to the diel face. It truly is a wonderful timepiece and for the money it is an great investment.
Victoria, Gothic Florin mdccclxxxvi (1886).
Type B8, 34 arcs die axis, in very fine condition.
Exceptionally Rare Commonwealth 165? Bristol Farthing.
Interestingly whoever created the coin die have spelt Bristol with two L’s, I have tried to research this coin and the only information I have found is the Commonwealth Mint (the former Royal Mint) did not mint any copper coin’s, the lowest denomination was the silver halfpenny. So it was down to towns and city’s to produce there own low denomination coins to keep the bottom end of the economy going, I can’t find another example of a Commonwealth Bristol farthing and so have priced it accordingly.
Victoria, Jubilee Double Florin 1890.
The double florin was only minted for four years in the Jubilee years of Queen Victoria, this example is in Extra Fine to UNC condition.
Quebec Bank token 1852.
In Very Fine condition. It wasn’t till 1862 that a standard coinage was used in Canada, up until that point there was just provincial token coinage, French standard coinage and British standard coinage that was used in the economy of Canada .
Rare early Canadian token coin 1832.
What makes this rare is the mint in Nova Scotia have used the portrait of George the fourth two years into the reign of William the fourth. It also is in reasonable condition. It wasn’t till 1862 that a standard coinage was used in Canada, up until that point there was just provincial token coinage, French standard coinage and British standard coinage that was used in the economy of Canada .
Victoria, Old head Farthing 1895.
In wonderful uncirculated condition with original lustre.