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Ref: 6044 |
Cumberland,
Maryport, Ewanrigg Colliery token circa 1840, scarce Obverse:
sailing ship left, EWANRIGG COLLIERY above Reverse:
TOKEN in field, A.W.HILLARY above, sun with counterstamped O below Condition:
Very fine; Diameter: 26mm References:
DW 237/64 note Notes:
A.W.Hillary married Susan Curwen, daughter of John Christian of Ewanrigg
Hall. The Curwens and Christians were Cumberland mining families, and John
Christian was related to the famous Fletcher Christian of Bounty renown. Price
£95 |
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