**token id** 1851** d. Gowans & co. Confectioners 97 canal st. New orleans**

I recently acquired this 23mm metal Token @ a FLEA Market and can't find it in resources available to me. The Reverse: D. GOWANS & CO./ CONFECTIONERS/ 97 CANAL ST./ NEW ORLEANS. The Obverse has the EXHIBITION PALACE/ LONDON 1851/ w/POPE to the left of London & BIRM. to the right of London below the building. The Token seems to be twofold as a STORECARD & EXHIBITION TOKEN.

I was wondering if it is listed in Rulau or some other Token Publication! Any help would be appreciated. :smile

 

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I don;t know much about tokens, but I really like it. It appears to be in pretty good shape. Nice coin.

 

This is listed in Rulau stuff, and is designated as La 28 / 29 (two varieties). The 28 is in copper and the 29 is silvered-copper, but otherwise the styles are the same. In Unc. like yours appear to be, he lists a value of $80 - $100. Keep in mind this reference is from 2004, so the values have likely gone higher since then.

David Gowans started his business in 1842, but didn't become D. Gowans & Co. until 1849 at 97 Canal St. In 1853 he moved to 143 Canal. About this time he took in a partner named Robert Morrison and started importing sauces, sardines, ale and other things from England. These tokens were struck by Thomas Pope of Birmingham, England. Really nice token stuff. May I ask what you paid for it? Congratulations on the pick-up.

Bruce

 

Bruce,
I appreciate your ID'ing this item & taking the time. It's always fun to find something that is researchable and then find out its specifics & value.
Chaplain AL