Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2015

Auction Details

We are once again pleased to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2015 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. We are excited to be featuring The Geoffrey Bell collection of pre-Confederation tokens and coins. This sale is also complimented with the first installment of countermark tokens from The Richard Cooper Collection. Selections from numerous other consigners round 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.

This auction will take place
at the Toronto Reference Library,
789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario
on May 28th & 29th, 2015.


We are always planning ahead, and are currently preparing for our 2015 Fall Expo Sale, Oct 1st & 2nd, 2015. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, we are ready to help you with your collections and would love to discuss the opportunity to auction your collection, duplicates or selective prized possessions.

We hope you enjoy exploring the catalogue and wish you good luck with your bidding.

Brian, Dawn, Rayna, and Geoffrey Bell
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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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Hosterman & Etter, BR 882152 - Hosterman & Etter, BR 882
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Hosterman & Etter, BR 882 Courteau 335, CH NS-10A1, handsome chocolate AU. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for (155.00) = 155.00
 
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Hosterman & Etter, BR 882153 - Hosterman & Etter, BR 882
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Hosterman & Etter, BR 882 Courteau 335, CH NS-10A1, EF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Hosterman & Etter, BR 882154 - Hosterman & Etter, BR 882
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Hosterman & Etter, BR 882 Courteau 335, CH NS-10A1, PCGS AU-55. Ex John Temple. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Hosterman & Etter, BR 883155 - Hosterman & Etter, BR 883
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Hosterman & Etter, BR 883 Courteau 336, CH NS-10B1, with sashed windows, EF. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collecti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Hosterman & Etter, BR 883156 - Hosterman & Etter, BR 883
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Hosterman & Etter, BR 883 Courteau 336, CH NS-10B1, with sashed windows, EF, some obv. stains. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Coll...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Starr & Shannon, BR 884157 - Starr & Shannon, BR 884
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Starr & Shannon, BR 884 Courteau 338, CH NS-11A3, engrailed edge, a lustrous Unc. and very unusual thus. Note this lot is part of the Geoffre...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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Commercial Change, BR 885158 - Commercial Change, BR 885
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Commercial Change, BR 885 Courteau 340, CH NS-12, good EF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Starr & Shannon Token Lot159 - Starr & Shannon Token Lot
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Starr & Shannon Token Lot Includes: BR 884, Courteau 339, CH NS-11A1, plain edge, abt EF, couple of spots; another, Courteau 338, CH NS-11A3, en...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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Starr & Shannon Token Lot160 - Starr & Shannon Token Lot
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Starr & Shannon Token Lot Includes: BR 884, Courteau 339, CH NS-11A1, plain edge, abt EF, Commercial Change, BR 885, Courteau 340, CH NS-12, goo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (115.00 + 23.00BP) = 138.00
 
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Merchant Tokens Lot161 - Merchant Tokens Lot
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Merchant Tokens Lot Includes: Carritt & Alport, BR 881, Courteau 331, CH NS-9, engrailed up right, abt EF; Hosterman & Etter, BR 883, Courte...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Merchant Tokens Lot162 - Merchant Tokens Lot
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Merchant Tokens Lot Includes: Carritt & Alport, BR 881, Courteau 331, CH NS-9, engrailed upright, VF+; Commercial Change, BR 885, Courteau 340, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Merchant Tokens Lot163 - Merchant Tokens Lot
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Merchant Tokens Lot Includes: Carritt & Alport, BR 881, Courteau 331, engrailed up right, good VF, CH NS-9; Starr & Shannon, BR 884, Courtea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Merchant Tokens Lot164 - Merchant Tokens Lot
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Merchant Tokens Lot Includes: For the Convenience of Trade, BR 880, Courteau 333, CH NS-8A1, copper, plain edge, VG; Carritt & Alport, BR 881, C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Genuine British Copper, BR 886 Lot165 - Genuine British Copper, BR 886 Lot
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Genuine British Copper, BR 886 Lot Includes: Courteau 347, CH NS-25A1, EF with much lustre; Courteau 348, CH NS-25A2, VF+. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Genuine British Copper, BR 887166 - Genuine British Copper, BR 887
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Genuine British Copper, BR 887 Courteau 346, reeded edge, CH NS-26A1, VF, a very underrated token. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoff
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Genuine British Copper, BR 886 Lot167 - Genuine British Copper, BR 886 Lot
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Genuine British Copper, BR 886 Lot Includes: Courteau 347, CH NS-25A1, EF, but some verdigris; BR 887, Courteau 346, reeded edge, CH NS-26A1, Fine. Bo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Success to Navigation & Trade, BR 888 Lot168 - Success to Navigation & Trade, BR 888 Lot
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Success to Navigation & Trade, BR 888 Lot Includes: Courteau 354, CH NS-23A2, abt EF, Ex J.D. Ferguson; Courteau 356, CH NS-23A4, EF+. 2 Pcs. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Halifax Halfpenny, BR 889169 - Halifax Halfpenny, BR 889
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Halifax Halfpenny, BR 889 Courteau 351, CH NS-27A2, upset reverse, EF, some reverse spots. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Miles W. White, BR 890170 - Miles W. White, BR 890
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Miles W. White, BR 890 CH NS-13A1, straight reverse, abt EF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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John Alexander Barry, BR 891171 - John Alexander Barry, BR 891
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John Alexander Barry, BR 891 Courteau 343, CH NS-14A2, very nice EF+ with good colour. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Coll
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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John Alexander Barry, BR 891172 - John Alexander Barry, BR 891
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John Alexander Barry, BR 891 Courteau 345, CH NS-14A5, PCGS MS-64 brown, and a stunning token with iridescent colours. Ex John Temple. Note this lo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (575.00 + 115.00BP) = 690.00
 
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John Alexander Barry, BR 891173 - John Alexander Barry, BR 891
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John Alexander Barry, BR 891 Courteau 345, CH NS-14A5, brown AU with just the faintest rub on the high points. Ex Fred Bowman; Ex J.D. Ferguson; Ex Ra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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John Alexander Barry, BR 891 Lot174 - John Alexander Barry, BR 891 Lot
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John Alexander Barry, BR 891 Lot Includes: Courteau 342, CH NS-14A1, good VF; Courteau 345, CH NS-14A5, nice EF. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is part of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Genuine British Copper Lot175 - Genuine British Copper Lot
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Genuine British Copper Lot Includes: BR 886, Courteau 347, CH NS-25A1, EF, but some corrosion; Courteau 348, CH NS-25A2, abt VF, marks; Success to Nav
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Genuine British Copper Lot176 - Genuine British Copper Lot
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Genuine British Copper Lot Includes: BR 886, Courteau 347, CH NS-25A1, VF; Courteau 348, CH NS-25A2, Fine; Success to Navigation & Trade, BR 888...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Genuine British Copper Lot177 - Genuine British Copper Lot
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Genuine British Copper Lot Includes: Courteau 348, CH NS-25A2, Fine; Halifax Halfpenny, BR 889, Courteau 351, CH NS-27A1, straight reverse, abt VF, di
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Black’s Hardware Lot178 - Black’s Hardware Lot
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Black’s Hardware Lot Includes: BR 892, CH NS-15A, EF; BR 893, CH NS-15B, EF. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Black’s Hardware Lot179 - Black’s Hardware Lot
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Black’s Hardware Lot Includes: BR 892, CH NS-15A, abt EF; BR 893, CH NS-15B, abt EF, marks. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (230.00 + 46.00BP) = 276.00
 
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Black’s Hardware Lot180 - Black’s Hardware Lot
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Black’s Hardware Lot Includes: BR 892, CH NS-15A, VF; BR 893, CH NS-15B, VF, few old scratches. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Very Rare Anchor & H Halfpenny181 - Very Rare Anchor & H Halfpenny
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Very Rare Anchor & H Halfpenny Courteau first listed this, as no. 35, among his “The Non-Local Tokens of Canada” in The Numismatist in 1924. Unk...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold for (7,250.00 + 1,450.00BP) = 8,700.00
 
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BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies182 - BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies
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BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies Includes: Courteau 3, CH NS-24, copper, early die state, EF for this issue; another, Courteau 3, C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies183 - BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies
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BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies Includes: Courteau 3, CH NS-24, copper, early die state, EF for this issue; another, Courteau 3, C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies184 - BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies
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BR 894 (1820), Trade & Navigation Halfpennies Includes: Courteau 3, CH NS-24, copper, early die state, Fine; Courteau 3,CH NS-24, copper, later ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895185 - N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895
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N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895 CH NS-28A, copper, PCGS AU-55. Ex John Temple. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 375.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895186 - N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895
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N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895 CH NS-28A, copper, EF. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895187 - N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895
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N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895 CH NS-28A, copper, abt EF, once lacquered. Ex Warren Baker, May 1969. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895188 - N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895
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N.S. & N.B. Success, BR 895 CH NS-28A, copper, abt EF. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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John Brown’s Token, BR 896189 - John Brown’s Token, BR 896
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John Brown’s Token, BR 896 CH NS-16A1, EF, couple of old rev. marks. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Robert Purves’ Token, BR 897190 - Robert Purves’ Token, BR 897
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Robert Purves’ Token, BR 897 CH MT-5, Unc. with lustre. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Robert Hopwood & Son, BR 898191 - Robert Hopwood & Son, BR 898
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Robert Hopwood & Son, BR 898 This is not a Canadian token, but a Lancashire woolen mill token. However, it was listed by Breton and has frequent...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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White’s Farthing, BR 899192 - White’s Farthing, BR 899
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White’s Farthing, BR 899 Courteau 362, brass, CH NS-17A1, AU. The original of White’s farthing may have been the extremely rare variety with the D of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (305.00 + 61.00BP) = 366.00
 
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White’s Farthing, BR 899193 - White’s Farthing, BR 899
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White’s Farthing, BR 899 Courteau 362, brass, CH NS-17A1, AU, a bit rough with a couple of spots. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collect
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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White’s Farthing, BR 899194 - White’s Farthing, BR 899
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White’s Farthing, BR 899 Courteau 362, brass, CH NS-17A1, abt EF. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot195 - Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot
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Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot Includes: John Brown’s token, BR 896, CH NS-16A1, good VF+; Robert Purves’ Token, BR 897, abt EF; Halifax Ferry Token,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot196 - Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot
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Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot Includes: John Brown’s token, BR 896, CH NS-16A1, good VF; Robert Purves’ Token, BR 897, abt EF; Halifax Ferry Token,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Blakley’s “Great Dry Salt Goods,” BR 901197 - Blakley’s “Great Dry Salt Goods,” BR 901
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Blakley’s “Great Dry Salt Goods,” BR 901 Brass, BU. Ex Don Flick. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Blakley’s “Great Dry Salt Goods,” BR 901198 - Blakley’s “Great Dry Salt Goods,” BR 901
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Blakley’s “Great Dry Salt Goods,” BR 901 Brass, sharp Unc. with lustre. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Gass’ Tea cheque, BR 902199 - Gass’ Tea cheque, BR 902
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Gass’ Tea cheque, BR 902 Brass, BU. Because James Gass was a Halifax collector, this piece might also be considered a numismatist’s token. Note thi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Gass’ Tea cheque, BR 902200 - Gass’ Tea cheque, BR 902
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Gass’ Tea cheque, BR 902 Brass, BU. Ex Elliot Fineberg. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot201 - Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot
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Nova Scotia Merchant Tokens Lot Includes: Blakley’s, BR 901, good EF; Gass’, BR 902, EF. Both Ex Don Flick. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is part of the Geof
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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