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Auction: 24123 - British and World Coins and Medals featuring the Pritchard Collection of 18th Century Provincial Tokens and Commemorative Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 989

Silver Broker's Pass, for J. Twemlow, c.1801-1815 by J. Milton, Royal arms of George III, rev. DOMINE DIRIGE NOS, arms of the Corporation of London over name of broker JN. TWEMLOW on banner, surmounted by the Lord Mayor's fur cap, plain edge, 41mm, 23.90g, (Eimer 939; Stainton 49; Naylor 5), very lightly contact marked in parts, yet toned, good extremely fine, one of approximately 1,200 produced of this type and used to prove the legitimacy of the broker to the public

The Pritchard Collection of 18th Century Provincial Tokens and Commemorative Medals



John M. Naylor of London Brokers' Medals, https://www.brokersmedals.com/catalogue/, writes:

"The maker is John Milton, and the medals are signed “Milton F” in cursive lettering on the obverse. These medals are fairly crudely made, particularly when compared to other medals that Milton produced. This medal is frequently encountered in auctions and dealers’ stocks. Examples with clear, sharp Milton signatures are extremely scarce.



The Royal arms changed again in 1801 to reflect the union with Ireland, which became effective on January 1, 1801. The arms of the Elector of Hanover were moved from the fourth or lower right corner to the center of the Royal arms. The arms of Hanover were surmounted by the Electoral Cap of Hanover.



The British Museum has a bronze example, which is presumed to be a specimen or trial strike. That example is struck on a thick flan, 4 mm, and weighs 46.50 grams. The British Museum purchased it from Edward Hawkin in 1860.


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£230

Starting price
£100