BRITISH TOKENS FROM OTHER PROPERTIES
1003
Engraved coin, a William III, Halfcrown, rev. engraved with three-masted ship sailing left, THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE above, 1794 below, obv. engraved H GIBB QUEEN in two lines divided by a plant pot, no edge, 33mm, 12.55g (Comfort –). Fine, very rare
£300-500
Comfort only describes one engraved coin commemorating Earl Howe’s victory over the French fleet on 1 June 1794. HMS Queen, a 98-gun second rate of 1,876 tons, was launched at Woolwich in 1769. The vessel took part in the relief of Gibraltar in 1782-3 and, as the flagship of Admiral Alan Gardner (see his election token, lot 540), she led the van in the engagements that led up to the battle of 1 June 1794, closing with the Jemappes, a French man-of-war, and in the battle that followed disabled her, forcing the Jemappes to strike her flag in token of surrender. However, before the Jemappes could be taken as a prize, a full squadron of the French fleet swept down upon Queen fore and aft. Surrounded by the French men-of-war she was exposed to fierce fire from all quarters. Her captain, John Hutt, fell mortally wounded upon her quarterdeck and her first officer, Mr Mitchell, and 36 seamen also died while 67 seamen lay wounded on her decks. Disdaining the enemy's summons to surrender, the survivors fought back gallantly until finally Lord Howe's squadron came to the assistance of the Queen and drove off her attackers, although the vessel was seriously damaged. Sold with a transcript of a letter from Jno. Wilkinson, steward to the ward room on Queen, written from Spithead in July 1794, in which he describes the action, as well as further background information on the life of the ship, which was broken up in April 1821
1004
Evasion Halfpence (2), A 96, 438; together with other tokens, jetons, medalets, etc (18) [20]. Varied state
£50-70 1005 Lead tokens (33), differing types [33]. Varied state £30-50 1006
Love token, an ANGLESEY, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Penny, worn smooth and engraved (Thomas Boardman) around a crown, rev. two doves, branch above, etc, 20.89g. Edge nicks, otherwise very fine, competent style £25-35
1007
Love token, an ANGLESEY, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Penny, worn smooth and engraved (M. Rodnes, J Hayes), the vacui filled with hearts, doves and sprigs of thistles, etc, 25.05g. Pierced in centre, fine, competent style
£25-35
1009
Square token or weight, copper, crowned facing half-length figure of king holding sword and globus cruciger, rev. initials FBA within a wreath, uncertain mark below, 14mm, 5.16g. Fair to fine; worthy of further research
£40-60
1010
Tokens, checks, etc (50), all in base metal, including a Lutwyche Anti-Slavery Halfpenny [50]. Varied state
£80-100
1011
Tokens, tickets, medals, etc (66), from Pontardawe, Bristol (1577 octagonal issue), Clipstone, Griffiths & Farran’s School Attendance Penny, etc [66]. Varied state £40-50
1012
A set of brass scales and square knobbed weights (9), for £3 12s, 36, 27 and 18 Shillings, 13 Shillings and Sixpence, 1 Guinea and Half-Guinea, 6 and 3 Grains, in wooden case with tariff label on inside lid (cf. W 2395ff) [Lot]. Good order but hinges of case broken
£40-50
1008
Love token, a Co WICKLOW, Cronebane, Associated Irish Mine Co Lutwyche imitation Halfpenny, worn smooth and engraved (Sally Pringle Belfast), rev. (AMO Ante alias Quae posui [––] amant, J.M.), edge PAYABLE AT CRONEBANE LODGE OR IN DUBLIN, 9.96g. About fine, interesting
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