The Collection of Wiltshire Coins, Tokens and Paranumismatica formed by the late David Ward

Paper Money, Swindon, Swindon Bank, One Pound, 18—, unissued, for Strange, Strange & Co, engraved by John Hemingway, 62 Bishopsgate Street Without, London (Outing 2129, denomination not listed). Fine, very rare £120-£150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Wiltshire Coins, Tokens and Paranumismatica formed by the late David Ward.

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This private bank was formed in 1807 as Strange, Garrett, Strange & Cook and was otherwise known as the Swindon Bank. It traded from two converted cottages on the High street acquired by James Strange (1761-1826), a draper and mercer, on the death of his father, Thomas Strange, in October 1800. After James’s death his elder brother Thomas, a coal factor and salt merchant, acquired his banking business. Shortly afterwards the bank was renamed Thomas & Richard Strange & Co. A second branch was opened at Highworth when the bank was restyled as the Swindon & Highworth Bank. The bank was acquired by the County of Gloucester Banking Co in 1842