Bank of Economy, 146 Strand, London, an advertising note for 1 Guinea, 21 October 1833, serial number 146, promising to ‘supply Mr. Wm Purchasewell or bearer with the best London Beaver hat that can be made for one pound one shilling and every article in the Hat, Cap & Bonnet trade, proportianably cheap’ , signature of Thomas Ward, very fine and scarce
Outing unlisted £80-£120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Sir David Kirch Collection of Skit Notes.

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Thomas Ward was one of a family of Liverpool hatters. His father and grandfather were both in the business and indeed, he was in partnership with his father, who was based in Liverpool, when this note was produced in 1833. The partnership did not last long and was dissolved a year later.