The Tom May Collection - British Silver & Bronze
Lot 2407 Session 8 (2.30pm Wednesday) The Tom May Collection - British Silver & Bronze
Estimate $2,500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $6,000
COMMONWEALTH, (1649-1660), pattern milled silver halfcrown by P. Blondeau, edge inscribed 'Truth and Peace 1651 (olive branch) PETRVS BLONDAEUS INVENTOR FECIT (palm branch)' (ESC 444; N.2732) (4.95 grams). Toned, very fine and rare.
Private purchase from Spink, with old yellow ticket and their ticket N725/B875 (c1958) stating ex Capt Lawrence Collection.
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Estimate $2,500
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