Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 14th December 2021

Lot 159

Ireland

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £220

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Description

Ireland, Thomas Stoney of Arran Hill (1748-1826), a promissory note, one pound, two shillings and nine pence, unsigned and undated, three strong folds, otherwise extremely fine.

Thomas Stoney was the brother of Andrew Robinson Stoney, Anglo-Irish adventurer and miscreant, from whom, it is believed, derives the term 'Stoney Broke'.