George Ryland - Draper
Description
Victorian immigration records show that a family group, George (age 27) and Christina (26) Ryland, and their two sons, George and Richard, arrived in Melbourne on the Guiding Star in May 1854. As this is the only George Ryland recorded as arriving in Victoria until 1860, it seems likely that this is the same man who became a Draper and Clothier in Castlemaine.
The business carried softgoods of superior quality. Gardner described the business as similar to the two businesses mentioned above, but 'of a more fashionable character, a house where ladies' goods - millinery and dress goods - of a more stylish class were kept - the Buckley and Nunn's or Moffitt's of Castlemaine at that time under the direct management of Mrs. Ryland.'
George Ryland was, like his business neighbour Froomes, an Officer in one of the local Volunteer Forces, holding the rank of Captain in the 2nd Castlemaine Volunteer Rifles, later becoming the Commanding Officer of that force 'a rank he held until his death.'
Ryland was very successful in his business and built himself a substantial home, 'Rosemount' in about 1860.
Like other Castlemaine businesses (T. Butterworth & Co., W. Froomes, R. Calder and Murray & Christie) Ryland issued a single variety of penny token in 1862, struck by Thomas Stokes.
George Ryland - Draper values and prices
The value of an Australian token depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | $143 | $321 | $675 | $1,620 |
| Varieties | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,430 | $3,240 | - | - | - | - | - |
Specifications
- Issuer: George Ryland
- Mint : Stokes
- Denomination : Penny
- Composition: Copper
- Weight: 15 grams
- Diameter: 34 mm
- Edge: Smooth
- Renniks #: 460
- Andrews #: 468
- Gray #: 244
Last update : Tuesday, May 14, 2024
