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1 Pound Bewdley Bank
| Issuer | Bewdley Bank (Sam. Ikey Son & Co.) |
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| Year | 1810 |
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| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
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| Obverse description | The face is executed entirely in copperplate intaglio script, with the bank title 'Bewdley Bank' set in large ornamental letterpress across the upper centre and a small heraldic vignette enclosing an interlaced monogram within an engraved decorative surround at upper left. The promise text, rendered in flowing copperplate, reads 'Promise to pay the Bearer on Demand One Pound', with the word 'One' repeated in bold stylised letterform at lower left. The issuing firm's name, manuscript date, and a handwritten authorising signature occupy the lower portion of the note. |
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| Obverse lettering | Bewdley Bank Promise to pay the Bearer on Demand One Pound For Sam. Ikey Son & Co. One |
| Reverse description | The reverse is unprinted, presenting plain aged paper stock with visible circulation creasing; a single manuscript endorsement signature in brown ink appears to the right side. |
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