17th Century Tokens from the Collection of Quentin Archer

London (City), Bridewell Dock [New Bridge Street], Robert Chapman, Farthing, 1.21g/12h (N 6708a, this piece; BW. 424), Halfpenny, 1.70g/9h (N 6709b, this piece; BW. 423); Gills Ray, Farthing, 0.88g/6h (N 6710, this piece; BW. 424); Tho. Templeman, Farthing, 0.36g/12h (N –; BW. 427) [4]. First three fine, BW. 427 fair and with edge split but extremely rare £100-£150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, 17th Century Tokens from the Collection of Quentin Archer.

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Provenance: BW. 427 bt J.N. Holman September 2012; *N 6708 and N 6710 R.A. Nott Collection, Norweb Collection, Spink Auction 195, 26 June 2008, lot 277 (part); N 6709 H.W. Taffs Collection, Glendining Auction 21-3 November 1956, lot 867a (part), R.A. Nott Collection, Norweb Collection, Spink Auction 195, 26 June 2008, lot 277 (part).

Robert Chapman and Gills/Giles Ray, woodmongers