Interesting write-up, longnine. I was always fascinated by the sometimes odd variety of products sold by some of these vendors. A forerunner of...
Great write up, longnine. Always nice to know the history behind a token in your collection. I never knew what Naval Stores were but now I do....
I'd like to see a picture when you get a chance. Bruce
Your weight was from the John M. Maris Co. (Philadelphia). The Diamond M trademark was apparently the only one he used. Yours seems to be late...
Nice one, Circus. Is the M in a diamond shape the manufacturer do you know? Bruce
Have a picture to show? Bruce
These two Irish coins have been damaged but with a purpose. During periods of the Irish Troubles, mostly during the 1960s and 1970s, coins from...
I like the unusual shapes, Jack. Makes them a little more interesting. Bruce
I don't use it because it can embarrass you if you're not careful. Besides, I can speele pretty good. :eek: Bruce
My pleasure Bruce
Thanks, Semi. I wanted to check and make sure I was barking up the right tree. lol! H.B. (Henry Beebe) Ward was a pewterer in Wallingford, CT. At...
Wonder if you could clarify the initials. It's hard to make the first one out, but is it an "H"? I'm reading "H. B. Ward" but could be mistaken....
Thanks, GeorgeM. One correction: The correct spelling of the author's name is Haneo. Bruce
Here's what I found out, George. I contacted two men knowledgeable in foreign tokens and they both agreed that it's a Mexican Hacienda Token....
If you don't mind, GeorgeM, I'd like to copy your pictures and show them to a few really good token people I know. They might be able to help. Bruce
I don't really know what were looking at here, GeorgeM. Some type of good-for token I'd think and not US. Could be a hacienda token but I don't...
You still have some very nice tokens, svessien. The camel on the halfpenny piece is interesting, but my favorite is the "Pig's Meat" halfpenny....
Here's mine, but with no tomahawk, Circus. Found this in a dealer's case at a show in North Jersey about ten years ago. Bruce[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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