Counter for BONHAM of the East India Company

Counter for BONHAM of the East India Company

Code: E62

Dimensions:

W: 2.2cm (0.9")L: 6.4cm (2.5")

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Early armorial counter with variant swags border with the BONHAM crest  made circa 1770 for HENRY BONHMAM. The Bonham family was very involved with the East India Company - with several recorded as captains of HEIC vessels. Pinson Bonham was in Canton in 1757 and 1761 and probably ordered this set for Henry who was an M.P..