Lot 1108
19th CENTURY TOKENS, Middlesex. Isaac Earlysman Sparrow, ironmonger. Silvered CU Farthing Token (2323mm, 5.49 g, 2h). Dated 23 June 1823. EF.
12h 12m 22s
Early Aeronautical Token
Current
$160
Est.
$100
Bids: 7
Timed Auction
Electronic Auction 584
Description
19th CENTURY TOKENS, Middlesex. Isaac Earlysman Sparrow, ironmonger. Silvered CU Farthing Token (2323mm, 5.49 g, 2h). Dated 23 June 1823. Capped bust right / Sparrow and balloonist Charles Green in hot air balloon. Mitchiner, Jetons 6478. Toned. EF.

From the W.B. & R.E. Montgomery Collection.

Sparrow was an ironmonger who paid aeronaut Charles Green to allow him to accompany him on a flight. The reverse of this token shows Sparrow and Green aboard the balloon, waving flags.

Closing Date and Time: 2 April 2025 at 16:09:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.