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Auction: 26100 - World Banknotes - e-Auction
Lot: 773

Group of British Isles Watermarked Paper, [circa 200 items] viewing advised
Please note:

This lot includes papers related to banknotes and bonds, as well as plain sheets of unmarked paper from Hayle Mill.

Multiple books with separate pages have been counted as a single item in some cases.

Includes watermark paper from:
England,
Scotland,
Northern Ireland,
Ireland,

Also Includes multiple Bundles of sheets and books


This group refers to a range of large format, handmade papers with watermarks, produced mainly at Hayle Mill for use in banking and other security sensitive applications. Most of the production was carried out in house, allowing the mill to closely control quality and consistency, which were essential for financial use. Alongside supplying paper for bank documentation, the mill also produced watermarked papers for financial instruments such as shares and bonds, often incorporating detailed designs or company names into the sheet to help prevent forgery and confirm authenticity. Some sheets were supplied directly to banks, while others were distributed through printers such as De La Rue or through commercial intermediaries, reflecting the different stages of production and printing involved. When demand exceeded capacity, the mill occasionally worked with other makers to meet orders.

sold as seen, viewing advised, delivery available contact for quote,

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Sold for
£380

Starting price
£5