Rushbrooke's Willenhall (Staffordshire) farthing token dated 1844. Obverse: Legend on five lines, the top and bottom curved: "RUSHBROOKE'S FAMILY TEA AND GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT". Reverse: A padlock, door bolt and curry-comb with legend: "LET WILLENHALL FLOURISH 1844". Plain edge. Willenhall is famous for the manufacture of padlocks and related items. Nice collectable condition with a little staining, see photograph.

Bell No. 5130. Diameter 21mm. (↑↑) VF+. £20.00

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