Auction Details
We are once again pleased to conduct our auction, in conjunction with the 2014 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. In this auction we are featuring The George H. Thomson collection of pre-Confederation tokens, and the Lorne Barnes collection of pre-Confederation Nova Scotia tokens. The sale is complimented with selections from numerous other consignors rounding out another outstanding auction. 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.
We can't wait to see you at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. Come and join us in person, or place your bids by phone/fax, email, or regular mail.
We look forward to helping you acquire the missing pieces of your collections.
The Cataloguers have taken every reasonable measure to ensure that all the lots are as described by Geoffrey Bell Auctions. Many of the lots are third party graded by PCGS, PMG, ICCS - We feel these are the most recognized grading companies in the industry.
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1582Lot of 8 TokensGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 8 Tokens - Lot includes: Br 990, RH halfpenny, thick, CH LC-51A1, Good, scratches; Br 992, Courteau 47, open sleeve, CH LC-53A1, VG; Br 994, Co
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to 9********3 for 90.00
1583George Ords tokenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
George Ords token - Copper, CH LC-61B, VF, Ex: Baker Cat. 31, Item 458.
This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
1584Lot of 2 Anticosti TokensGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 2 Anticosti Tokens - 1870, so-called, 2 pieces, both Unc, one with considerable lustre. Ex: Hoare Sale, Oct. 1990. Although included in Canadia
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to c****k for 108.00
1585United StatesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
United States - $2.50 Gold, 1906, AU. Philadelphia mint. (.1209 tr.oz.).
This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collection.
Estimate : 300.00 - 375.00
Sold to 9********3 for 510.00
1586Wood 1Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Wood 1 - CH BL-1, copper, upset reverse, a nice Fine+ with even wear, and always difficult to acquire in a presentable grade like this.
This lot is
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a**********3 for 96.00
1587Lot of 2 Blacksmith TokensGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 2 Blacksmith Tokens - Lot includes: Wood 2, CH BL-2, copper, straight reverse, a strong Fine or better for this piece, on a thin to medium plan
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to f*n for 90.00
1588Lot of 3 Blacksmith TokensGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 3 Blacksmith Tokens - Lot includes: Wood 4, CH BL-3, copper, upset reverse, weakly struck at the top of the obverse and bottom of the reverse,
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to a**********3 for 144.00
1589Wood 7Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Wood 7 - CH BL-6A1, copper, upset reverse, F/VF, the obverse weak as is the case, but the reverse a wonderful VF with a clear outline to Britannia and
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to a****9 for 1,320.00
1590Wood 8Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Wood 8 - CH BL-6A2, brass, upset reverse, the obverse Good, reverse VG, slightly bent and surfaces a bit rough, but an extremely rare token with but a
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
1591Wood 10Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Wood 10 - CH Br 998, CH BL-28A2, copper, S.C. & C. reverse, straight reverse, very acceptable Fine/VG, thin, somewhat porous reverse as is often...
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold to j******0 for 480.00
1592Wood 11Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Wood 11 - CH BL-7, copper, upset reverse, a deep chocolate VF, but for a small stain at Britannia’s feet, on a handsome planchet.
This lot is part
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to a**********3 for 60.00
1593Wood 12Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Wood 12 - CH BL-8, copper, upset reverse, an excellent example of what is by no means a rare Blacksmith, but here found in a superior grade, VF+.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to j********s.. for 216.00
1594Lot of 3 Blacksmith TokensGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 3 Blacksmith Tokens - Lot includes: Wood 13, CH BL-9, brass, upset reverse, aboutVF/Fine, somewhat blackened as they are on occasion, with a po
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to g*********s for 180.00
1595Wood 17Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Wood 17 - CH BL-12, brass, upset reverse, a good Fine, and attractive, because the planchet is even despite porosity. A scarce variety. Ex: Warren Bak
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
1596Lot of 2 Blacksmith TokensGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of 2 Blacksmith Tokens - Lot includes: Wood 18, CH BL-13, brass, upset reverse, a solid Fine+, with some surface pitting and old light scratches o
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to f*n for 96.00
1597Wood 19Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Wood 19 - Breton 1008, CH BL-32A1, copper, upset reverse, a smooth Fine, a little weaker on the obverse, and a couple of minor, isolated dings on both
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
1598Wood 23Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Wood 23 - CH BL-40A, Issue 1, State B, copper, straight reverse, cupped on the obverse, F/VG.
This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d**********0 for 48.00
1599Wood 23Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Wood 23 - CH BL-40A, Issue 1, State B, copper, straight reverse, cupped on the obverse, F+/VG.
This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to c****3 for 84.00
1600Wood 23Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Wood 23 - CH BL-40A, Issue 2, copper, straight reverse, cupped on the reverse, F/Good.
This lot is part of the extensive George H. Thomson Collect
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to d**********0 for 42.00
1601Wood 23Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Wood 23 - CH BL-40A, Issue 3, copper, straight reverse, cupped on the reverse, VF/F+. A strong example.
This lot is part of the extensive George H
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to c****k for 72.00