Auction Details
We are proud and excited to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2017 Fall Toronto Coin Expo. This sale features Part II of the Covered Bridge Collection, with fresh rarities that are coming out of storage for the first time in numerous years. Trophy notes from many chartered banks, complimented by a choice French series $50, 1935 will garner a frenzy of bidding.
The fur trade industry and the Hudson’s Bay Company have been a most important part of Canada’s history. In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, a major piece of Canada’s history is being offered with a large collection Hudson’s Bay and other fur related tokens. Other selections from numerous consignors round out another outstanding auction including a nice West Coast vari- ety collection, a rarely offered selection of named Governor General medals and finally the second-to-last offering of the Richard Cooper Collection. Much anticipation surrounds these collections as individuals are planning on attending the sale from all over North America in hopes of an opportunity in obtaining a piece of this historic event. We feel privileged to be given the opportunity to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our contributors who have placed their faith in us.
Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out after The Toronto Coin Expo.
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1489Bank of Hamilton $20, 1892 SpecimenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 345-16-06s. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ, hole punched and overprinted with SPECIMEN, WESTERN BANK NOTE CO. S/N:04361/C.
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for (850.00) = 850.00
1490Bank of Hamilton $100, 1892 SpecimenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 345-16-10s. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58, hole punched and overprinted with SPECIMEN, WESTERN BANK NOTE CO. S/N:00852/D.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (975.00) = 975.00
1491Hart’s Bank, 5 Pence, 10 Sous, 1837Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 350-10-02a, AU, Reprint from original plates. These have been seldom seen in the last several years.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
1492Hart’s Bank, 20 Pence, 40 Sous, 1837Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 350-10-06a, AU. Reprint from original plates. These have been seldom seen in the last several years.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
1493Henry's Bank $1, 1837Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 357-12-02. AVF. This bank was shortly lived, it went into liquidation as a result of an embezzlement by its cashier. Nice match with below. S/N:117
Estimate : 360.00 - 425.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
1494Henry's Bank $2, 1837Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 357-12-04. AVF. Beautiful vignette of a female with wheat. S/N:8829/A
Estimate : 360.00 - 485.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
1495The International Bank of Canada $1, 1858Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 380-10-02-04. Manuscript J.H. Markell signature, at left, printed Thompson signature, at right. These notes are unknown with the Markell signature.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
1496Bank of Liverpool, $4, 1871Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 400-10-02. G-VG with piece missing on left side of note. Also, a 5 cm tear from middle of left side towards the center repaired with tape. 17 known
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (525.00) = 525.00
1497Mechanics Bank of St. John's $2, 1837Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 440-12-02-04. F/F+. This was a spurious bank that was quickly exposed by the press and the police. Charlton does not price this above fine conditio
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (380.00) = 380.00
1498Merchants Bank of Canada $20, 1907Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-16-06. PMG VG10, hinge marks are noted. S/N:168229/C
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for (900.00) = 900.00
1499Merchants Bank of Canada $50, 1907Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-16-08. PMG Choice F15. Wonderful Stag vignette with only 7 on the registry. S/N:35836/D.
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold for (3,900.00) = 3,900.00
1503Merchants Bank of Halifax $20, SpecimenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 465-20-16s. PMG Choice About Unc. 58, repaired. S/N:00000/A.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
1504Molsons Bank $20, 1904Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-26-10. PMG Choice Fine 15. Large Steamer ship centers this fabulous note. S/N:81695.
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for (2,950.00) = 2,950.00
1505Molsons Bank $5, 1912Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-32-02. PMG VF20. Discoloration at top. S/N:200686/G.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,600.00
Sold for (800.00) = 800.00
1506Bank of Montreal, $5, 1858Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-26-34-08C. , Contemporary Counterfeit, Red, Machine overprint, in block letters, "COUNTERFEIT" 7 times on front, in black, and cut ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
1507Bank of Montreal $10 1923/1931- Lot of 2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-56-04, Pressed VF, S/N:1407522/A; CH 505-58-04, VF, S/N:614778/B. 2 Pcs.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
1508Bank of Montreal $10, 1931Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-58-04, PCGS Very Choice New 64. S/N:108843/C.
This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Estimate : 400.00 - 425.00
Sold for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00