W.A. Thompson coin/token

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a circular, vintage token with embossed text on a textured surface. The inscription reads “IMPORTER OF CUTLERY SILVER PLATE HARDWARE IRON, TIN &C.” The token has an aged appearance with a patina that suggests historical usage, and there is some handwritten notation in black ink at the bottom. The lettering style is simple, contributing to its antique aesthetic, indicative of promotional tokens from past eras used to advertise businesses specializing in cutlery and metal goods.

The image shows a circular, vintage token with embossed text on a textured surface. The inscription reads “IMPORTER OF CUTLERY SILVER PLATE HARDWARE IRON, TIN &C.” The token has an aged appearance with a patina that suggests historical usage, and there is some handwritten notation in black ink at the bottom. The lettering style is simple, contributing to its antique aesthetic, indicative of promotional tokens from past eras used to advertise businesses specializing in cutlery and metal goods.

Name/Title

W.A. Thompson coin/token

Entry/Object ID

166/11020

Description

W.A. Thomson- Webster bldg.- Buffalo… anvil with hammer No. 9 in center of anvil/ Importers of cutlery, silver plate, hardware, iron, tin, etc.