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Auction: 21141 - Bonds and Share Certificates of the World e-Auction
Lot: 367

Great Britain: Wigan Gas Light Undertaking, one share, 1822, #231, black print on large folio paper, red wax seal. Formed by Act of Parliament in 1822 to construct gasworks between the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and Chapel Lane. Gas supply was erratic but improved as more households converted from candle to gas. By 1860 demand was such that the company could not cope so the Wigan Gas Company was incorporated to take over and improve the works in 1861. Together with Wigan Gas Meter and Fitting Company, £2 10s share, 185[5], black paper and wax seal. The latter with tear at bottom edge otherwise VF and rare (2).

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Estimate
£140 to £180

Starting price
£120