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Additional Image:

The other side of the token bears the embossed letters WPC for the Worcester Porcelain Company.
Shape Type
Miscellaneous
Pattern Type
Miscellaneous
Date
1780-1785
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 0.90 in (2.29 cm)
Maker
Worcester

Description:

This is a one shilling token issued by the Worcester Porcelain Company.  It is printed in black enamel with an inscription: I promise to pay to the Bearer on demand one Shilling W Davis At the China Factory.Another, larger, token was issued for two shillings. This was also black printed.  The factory appears to have issued these tokens during a period from about 1780 when regular
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