The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin

London, Uncertain manufacturer, Cabbage Society, token, 1796, in copper, cabbage, rev. purim and date around six-petalled flower, edge grained over an asylum for the oppress’d of all nations, 16.88g/6h (DH 227a; W 1756). Extremely fine and attractively patinated, rare £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin.

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Provenance: M.Z. Gerson Collection, Part I, Spink Auction 53, 19 June 1986, lot 190.

It is possible that this piece may have a connection with a society of Jewish tradesmen who met in rooms in Paternoster row, underneath a cabbage painted on the ceiling. See also Lot 2479