A collection of six gaming counters or monetary tokens from the gambling houses and clubs of Georgian London. Four were made by John Milton (signed "J. Milton f." or "J.M" on the smaller pieces) with an ace of spades encircled with the quote "Honi soit qui mal y pense", wreathed and crowned. The two others by Milton have on the obverse the initials "S.F." (S. Fiuri, in Bury Street St. Mary Axe) and the date "1 May 1792" and a value of "XII" or "VI". The two other Milton counters are marked "S&L" indicating Smith & Lockwood and the other "JL" for John Lister in Haymarket. Another small token in white metal issued by the "Cocoa Tree" with the value on the obverse "One guinea". The last counter in gilt-brass issued by "Free Mason Tavern" and marked "462' in the center and on the obverse "M. Richold Guina." with laurels above and below
Facing Almack's. EO table, No. 81 Pall Mall, for gold and silver and Facing Almack's. Even Odd table, No. 81 Pall Mall, for gold and silver
Description:
Title from item., Engraved text framed by a decorative border., Printed trade card advertising gambling at an EO table., Questionable date based on James Graham's tenure in the building., and For further information, consult library staff.
