Peter Posted November 12, 2006 Posted November 12, 2006 I went to the Midland Fair today and picked up from Mr Bennet a Copy of Englands Stiking History (one of Chris's)...looks a good read....he was also selling CC2007.From what I saw at the fair the market and hobby is booming...I went in search of Hammered Gold but couldn't believe the prices..and how busy it was and the sight of £50 notes .I must of done 3 circuits before I eventually found (under a pile of tat) a good tray of pre 1860 1/4d's at bargain prices (not a copper dealer obviously ) and so I bought 3 upgrades.My quest for hammered gold will continue.Whilst I wouldn't want (or couldn't afford) to visit a fair every month.It does serve a reality check on ones collecting ambitions and hopes/aspirations....A great day out. Oh...and I did buy a bit of gold...not hammered though Quote
Chris Perkins Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 Great. He bought those off me at the London coin fair on the previous saturday. He does a lot of book business although whenever I see him he never has many books at all! Quote
scottishmoney Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 Ah the days whence hammered gold was rather affordable. I wisht I had bought the noble of Edward III sometimes, but alas I bought a very rare Scottish groat instead. Quote
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