NumisMattic2200 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Interesting gilt Halfpenny which commemorates St. Paul's of Covent Garden, London which was destroyed by fire on Sept. 17th, 1795. In 1795 there was a disastrous fire at the church, when the roof, painted ceiling, and parts of the walls were destroyed - caused by plumbers doing some trifling work in the bell-tower and leaving their fire unguarded during their mid-day break. The parish records were fortunately saved, as was the pulpit which had been the work of Grinling Gibbons - or one of his pupils. Plans were made quickly for the re-building, but many people, including Horace Walpole, thought the original had been too plain and any rebuilding should be more decorative. Nevertheless, Thomas Hardwick preserved Inigo Jones' original simple conception, and reproduced it faithfully. http://www.coventgardenlife.com/sightseein...auls_church.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Very lovely conder token, making my mouth water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumisMattic2200 Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Haha.. you like your conders don't you Mr. Constanius?.. you would have loved it's 'punchy' estimate too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Haha.. you like your conders don't you Mr. Constanius?.. you would have loved it's 'punchy' estimate too I still have loads of conders to post (had them for a few years), just switched to collecting mainly historical medals, but as you said I do like them conders. Just cannot afford both, shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumisMattic2200 Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 You should get to posting them - in the mean time I should get catching up on my sleep zzz... until later then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 A second, lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Orc Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 make that a third Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminius Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumisMattic2200 Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Gah, you guys don't say much! I was expecting more.. :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Nice token. If I'm recalling correctly the area is now "restored" and contains a number of very nice small shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Gah, you guys don't say much! I was expecting more.. :'( The token speaks for itself. What more can we add (except maybe gimme one)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumisMattic2200 Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 I'll just pass you one from my sack of gilt rare halfpennies Merry Xmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminius Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Gah, you guys don't say much! I was expecting more.. :'( We too. Okay, you get a second thumb-bunny if you show me a combined photo of both sides on a black or white background with more contrast and some details (description, size, weight, reference, ...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumisMattic2200 Posted June 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 No ta' - sorry I am not sure I have the time - any case, how would this help you if you don't already know everything about this item in the first place?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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