Miscellaneous Tokens and Checks, Transport: Sheffield and Rotherham Railway, 1838, copper, legend, rev. omnibus check, stamped 1895, 27mm (W 2888; Smith 685A; D & W 330/50). Extremely fine with considerable original colour £40-£50

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Sheffield Tokens and Paranumismatica formed by Tim Hale.

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Provenance: Sheffield Railwayana Auctions (Woodford Halse), March 2001, lot 336.

The Sheffield & Rotherham Railway opened in 1838 and was amalgamated with the Midland Railway in 1845