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Change or Token Holder

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1903

GUSN

GUSN-47854

Description

Silver coin holder constructed like a small pocket watch. Push-release and loop on one side, hinge on the other. Round silver case opens to reveal slot to hold small coins or tokens with back that retracts on a spring to hold coins securely. "Stirling / Pat. 1903" stamp on interior. Engraved "C F" on exterior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coin purses
tokens
silver (metal)
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse, Change
Silver
Purse, Change

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. E. Stuart Pratt

Accession Number

1969.531

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