Auction Details
We are proud and excited to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2017 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. This sale features Part I 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 and the now famous Bank of Canada serial #5 set are both pieces of this collection garnering a frenzy.
The fur trade industry and the Hudson’s Bay Company have been a most important part of Canada’s heritage. In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, a major piece of Canada’s history is being offered with a large collection of Hudson’s Bay tokens, card tokens, scrip and medals. Other selections from numerous consignors round out another outstanding auction including a nice Edmonton quarter collection and the second-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 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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441HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Hazelton, BC.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
An interesting token having one side with raised letters HBC (partial letters for BC), and incuse letters H.B.C. / H. on the other side. Brass, 24mm.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,200.00
Sold for 2,880.00
444HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - East Main DistrictGeoffrey Bell Auctions
¼ NB, unpunched, brass, 4.02gms. Breton 928, Gingras 220a. With holder marked Ex:“Wayte Raymond sale March 8, 1938”. AU.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 475.00
445HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - East Main DistrictGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1/8 NB, unpunched, brass, 3.04gms. Breton 929, Gingras 220. With holder marked Ex:“Wayte Ramond sale March 8, 1938”. AU.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 425.00
446HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - East Main DistrictGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1/8 NB, punched between N and B Marked for use at Moose Factory punch. CH FT-8. Gingras 220. Br 929 ICCS EF-40.
This is part of The Richard Cooper Co
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for 420.00
449HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Cast token. Columbia District.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
H.B.Co./ 25/CENTS/IN/TRADE. Countermarked “N” [possibly for either Fort Nelson or Naas River]. Biface, struck on bronze cast flan, 22mm. Gingras 235
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 3,400.00
450HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - British Columbia District.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
H.B.Co. / ONE / DOLLAR / IN / TRADE. Countermarked “S” [possibly for Skeena]. Biface, struck on bronze cast flan, 31mm. Gingras 235h, Hill - Genera
Estimate : 2,400.00 - 2,600.00
Sold for 1,440.00
450ANORTHWEST COMPANY TOKENGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1820, copper, 28mm, 10.02gms, engrailed edge. Breton 925. Somewhat scarcer than the brass issue. Fine+/VF for issue, holed, no pitting and evenly worn
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold for 7,000.00
450BNORTHWEST COMPANY TOKENGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1820, brass, 28mm, 8.24gms, engrailed edge. Breton 925. Fine +, some pitting rev.
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for 2,370.00
451HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph ParsonsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lead token. Triangular. “RSO” and part of “N”. 13 x 13 x 18mm. Gingras 240. EF.
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 570.00
452HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph ParsonsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lead token. Square. “PAR” and part of “S”. 13 x 14mm. 2.92gms. Gingras 240a. Ex:Lot 650, Hoare Auctions #29, Feb. 1994, and Ex:Donald Stewart Colle
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 600.00
453HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph ParsonsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lead token. Rectangular. “A” and part of both “P” and “R”. 7 x 13mm. 1.54gms. Gingras 240b. Ex:Lot 649, Hoare Auctions #29, Feb. 1994, and Ex:Don
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 570.00
454HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph ParsonsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Lead token. Rectangular. “PH PARSON” and PART OF “L” in front of the PH. 13 x 35mm. 7.78gms. Gingras 240b [but somewhat longer]. Ex:Lot 651, Hoar
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 1,200.00
455HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph ParsonsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Similar to previous lots but token in COPPER. Rectangular. “PARSON” and part of “S”. 12 x 23mm. 3.53gms. Gingras 240h. EF.
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 720.00
456HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph ParsonsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Copper token. Rectangular. “PARSON” with part of “S”. 9 x 25mm. 3.38gms. Gingras 240h [but somewhat smaller]. EF.
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 780.00
457HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph ParsonsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Copper token. Triangular. “PARS” with part of “H” to left; and inverted from left “PARS” double struck. 22 x 22 x 33mm. 3.56gms. Gingras 240i. E
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 750.00
458HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph ParsonsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Copper token. Square. “PARSONS”. 25 x 26mm. 10.421gms. Gingras 240j. Ex:Lot 654, Hoare Auctions #29, Feb. 1994, and Ex:Donald Stewart Collection
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 1,080.00