Lot 789
Great Britain/Australia, Convict token 1841, Soho Cartwheel Twopence 1797, the reverse stipple...
Monday 27 February 2017 | 09:30 | Lots: 995
Lot 789
Great Britain/Australia, Convict token 1841.
Lot 789
Lot Description
Great Britain/Australia, Convict token 1841, Soho Cartwheel Twopence 1797, the reverse stipple engraved "M.C . IF ON THY FACE FOR A NAME SHAME AND REPROACHES BE I'LL HAIL REPROACH AND WELCOME SHAME IF THOU REMEMBER ME. A KEEPSAKE FROM THOMAS HAMMOND TRANSPORTED FOR LIFE APRIL 1841", together with a circulation Twopence 1797 for comparison.(2)
The token is offered with relevant research and correspondence. Hammond was 27 years old when convicted, a carpet weaver from Kidderminster, born in Bewdley, Worcestershire. He was convicted at Northampton Quarter Sessions of burglary and stealing £1.1.0, coal, spoons and bacon. He arrived in Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on 19th February 1842 and sent to work with a Gang at Flinders Bay.
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