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Canadian Countermark

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - Canada Start Price:225.00 CAD Estimated At:450.00 - 500.00 CAD
Canadian Countermark


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Canadian Countermark - WSW (William S. Walker) countermarks: On obv. of Prince Edward Island cent, 1871, Br 915 (M.I. 970, Brunk W-49); on obv. of Prince Edward Island ½ penny, 1857, Br 919. Small AND var. (M.I. 971, Brunk W-49); on obv. of Prince Edward Island ½ penny, 1857, Br 919. Large AND var. (M.I. 972, Brunk W-49); on rev. of Fisheries and Agriculture cent, 1855, Br 920 (M.I. 973, Brunk W-49); on obv. of Canada Victoria cent, 1881-H (Brunk W-49); on obv. of Canada Victoria cent, 1887 (M.I. 975, Brunk W-49); on obv. of Canada Victoria cent, 1888 (Brunk W-49);  on obv. of Newfoundland 20¢, 1873 (Brunk W-49); on rev. of Trade & Navigation ½ penny, 1813, Br 965, C. 16 (M.I. 974, Brunk W-49). 9 Pcs.

The mark does not precisely correspond with the known hallmark issued by the firm of William S. Walker, but it has been assumed by Brunk to represent this well-known Montreal firm of jewellers, and we fully agree with his attribution.

Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.