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This contains: Biggin Hill and the Legacy of the Caterpillar Club

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Biggin Hill and the Legacy of the Caterpillar Club

Based in South London in the borough of Bromley, it is topographically one of the highest points in London. Therefore making it a perfect place to build the aerodrome there. Originally, Biggin Hill was used as a radio signals unit to undertake radio experiments. In 1918, it became a part of London’s ‘Home Defence Aerodrome’, but it only became well-known during WW2. Click the link to read more!

Caterpillar Club Pin

This Caterpillar club pin awarded to Flying Officer C.W.G. Young from Biggin Hill along with the replacement pin features lot 223 in our upcoming Monies, Medals & Militaria auction. The auction will begin to close at 12pm on Wednesday 3rd July.

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Monies, Medals & Militaria

Our Monies, Medals & Militaria auction is now live! It is taking place on Wednesday 3rd July 2024. Click the link to have a browse!

This contains: 18th Century Trade Tokens

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18th Century Trade Tokens

18th Century trade tokens, privately minted coinage struck and used during this period, were the result of societal changes distinct to this period. The shortage of small denomination coinage, required by the general public for everyday transactions, was exacerbated by growing demand driven by population growth and the Industrial Revolution. Click the link to read more!

$This contains: Pontefract Siege Coin: 1648 Charles I shilling$

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Pontefract Siege Coin: 1648 Charles I shilling

A Pontefract siege coin was a bit of a mystery to all at Fellows apart from our numismatics specialist Sally Oliver. She immediately identified that this strangely shaped coin was a shilling from 1648. This silver coin, minted during the English Civil War, gives us a glimpse into a turbulent time in British history. This coin isn’t just a piece of currency. It’s a tangible link to a crucial moment in history when England was torn apart by civil war. Click the link to find out more!

This contains: Bernard John Warren | Caterpillar Club Pin

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Bernard John Warren | Caterpillar Club Pin

When a little gold caterpillar arrived at Fellows Auctioneers HQ in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, our specialists knew straight away what it was. It has been an honour to offer for sale 6 of these little gold pieces of aviation history since 2017. Our previous encounters with these pieces mean that when we see a new one coming into our auctions, we know exactly what to do to start uncovering the stories that these small tokens symbolise.

Monies, Medals & Militaria

Our Monies, Medals & Militaria auction is now live! Taking place on Thursday 25th April. Click the link to have a browse!

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Holmes under the hammer! ⚽

Holmes under the hammer! ⚽ A spectacular Manchester City English FA Cup medal awarded to William Marsden Holmes in 1904 is set to catch the eye of football fans in our upcoming Silver, Coins and Medals auction. It features Lot 392 and has an estimate of £5,000 - £8,000.