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Estimate $700
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SOLD $680
YORKSHIRE, Hull, W. Sykes, private tokens, 1902, unique set of seven struck in brass (Bell 11-17) plus extra example of Grammar School to display the reverse. In black leatherette case of issue, brilliant FDC and unique. (8)
Ex W. Sykes Collection (lot 299). Struck by J.A. Restall who was recommended by S.H. Hamer to Sykes who designed his own tokens. This set is the only one struck in brass and was for personal retention by Sykes.
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