A Tour of Lost Birmingham Nᵒ.13: James Bisset's 'Objects of Curiosity'

A promotional coin struck for James Bisset advertising his own museum and other 'objects of curiosity' in Birmingham. Circa 1800.

Side A.

OBJECTS OF CURIOSITY AND CONSEQUENCE, TO BE SEEN IN BIRMINGHAM.

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BISSET'S MUSEUM, AND GRAND PICTURE GALLERY.

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CLAY'S PATENT PAPER MANUFACTORY.

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RICHARDS'S GRAND MAGAZINE, AND TOYSHOP.

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THOMASON'S EXTENSIVE MANUFACTORIES, AND ELEGANT SHEW ROOMS.

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WHITMORE'S ENGINE WORKS.

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NELSON'S STATUE.

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PANORAMA.

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THEATRE ROYAL.

Side B.

BIRMINGHAM MANUFACTORIES.

ARMY

ACCOUTREMENT.

BUTTON, BUCKLE,

GLASS & CHINA.

JAPAN, AND PAPER MACHEE.

NEEDLE, AND FISH HOOK.

STEEL, GOLD, SILVER, AND GILT TOY.

SWORD, GUN, & PISTOL.

TEA URN, WHIP, PIN, & WIRE.

TYPE, CAST IRON, & BRASS FOUNDRY.

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PRINCIPAL INNS.

ROYAL HOTEL.

HEN & CHICKENS, STORK,

& SWAN HOTELS.

CASTLE, DOG, GEORGE,

SARACENS HEAD, & UNION

INNS.

SHAKESPEAR TAVERN.