My second coin find.
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Awesome finds. The silver item is probably a Vesta case, ( early matches)> The token is an great find. Some info on it.....
James Nokes issued two halfpenny tokens in 1854. One of tokens is of particular significance because it captures the great excitement of the Victorian public at the arrival of the new Lieut. Governor, Sir Charles Hotham, KCB. Inscribed 'IN COMMEMORATION OF THE LANDING OF SIR CHARLES HOTHAM 22d JUNE 1854.' The token is a reminder that in the months before the Eureka Rebellion, Hotham enjoyed the support and affection of the Victorian public.
One of medallist W.J. Taylor's stock dies, the seated figure of Australia bearing an olive branch and a staff, was also used as a reverse for Nokes' tokens.
Nokes apparently came to Melbourne from Hobart, where he had run a grocery store, around 1852. This appears to be the case as his name does not appear in Commercial or other directories for the previous two years. In 1853, the year before issuing his tokens, 'James Nokes, Wholesale and Retail Grocer' was listed at 113 Swanston Street. Soon after issuing this token, Nokes sold his grocery business to T.W. Thomas & Co. Thomas took up the Bourke Street premises and the Lonsdale St. address was leased to J.G. Robinson, another grocer. Robinson left Victoria for England during the recession of 1855.
The final mention of Nokes' name is in the list of Insolvents appearing before the insolvents Commission on Monday 27 October 1856. He was appearing for a Special Certificate Meeting, one of the final stages of the insolvency process in force at the time. Gardner states that 'Prior to selling out [to Thomas] he appears to have got into monetary difficulties, and it is believed he returned to Tasmania' (1913, p.11). Judging by the report in the Argus, Nokes must have returned to Tasmania in late 1856 at the earliest.
http://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/articles/2108
James Nokes issued two halfpenny tokens in 1854. One of tokens is of particular significance because it captures the great excitement of the Victorian public at the arrival of the new Lieut. Governor, Sir Charles Hotham, KCB. Inscribed 'IN COMMEMORATION OF THE LANDING OF SIR CHARLES HOTHAM 22d JUNE 1854.' The token is a reminder that in the months before the Eureka Rebellion, Hotham enjoyed the support and affection of the Victorian public.
One of medallist W.J. Taylor's stock dies, the seated figure of Australia bearing an olive branch and a staff, was also used as a reverse for Nokes' tokens.
Nokes apparently came to Melbourne from Hobart, where he had run a grocery store, around 1852. This appears to be the case as his name does not appear in Commercial or other directories for the previous two years. In 1853, the year before issuing his tokens, 'James Nokes, Wholesale and Retail Grocer' was listed at 113 Swanston Street. Soon after issuing this token, Nokes sold his grocery business to T.W. Thomas & Co. Thomas took up the Bourke Street premises and the Lonsdale St. address was leased to J.G. Robinson, another grocer. Robinson left Victoria for England during the recession of 1855.
The final mention of Nokes' name is in the list of Insolvents appearing before the insolvents Commission on Monday 27 October 1856. He was appearing for a Special Certificate Meeting, one of the final stages of the insolvency process in force at the time. Gardner states that 'Prior to selling out [to Thomas] he appears to have got into monetary difficulties, and it is believed he returned to Tasmania' (1913, p.11). Judging by the report in the Argus, Nokes must have returned to Tasmania in late 1856 at the earliest.
http://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/articles/2108
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Steve
Great find there SC75 and thanks for the information Ramjet
SC75 said:Yes thanks a lot RamjetInteresting information you found there mate. Thanks again.
No worries. The research on info is cool. We all learn something.
Awesome token LC
Silver vesta case is pretty damned cool too
Silver vesta case is pretty damned cool too
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Chris Johnson
Very nice find SC75, the vesta case is just as nice. If sterling silver, it may have hallmarks on top of the main body, around the rim.
Sweet find. Most likely sterling silver. The D&LS will be the makers mark. Awesome!
hallmarks Now do the research and find out who where and when it was made
.... then let us know ... of course
Cleaned up quite well
Brilliant piece
would be pride of place hereDavid & Lionel Spiers 1882...1898 registered 1879 Hylton Street, Birmingham.
I think its the right one Sandta
http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/Birmingham-D.html#DLSpiers
I think its the right one Sandta
http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/Birmingham-D.html#DLSpiers
SC75 said:I still haven't forgotten about the Holloways ointment jar Sandta. I will find another one mate and will send it up
Thats ok mate ... im not going anywhere
:lol: Im stoked
Thanks again
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