Nice little piece of new copper arrived today

[coinsarefun]

1853NY M-NY-948 H. B. West's Trained Dogs MS64RB NGC

Early Advertising

Tokens were frequently used for advertising by jewelers, watchmakers or other skilled craftsman.
They sometimes recorded prices, but more commonly they listed services and goods available.
The tokens often help establish the address of the business.

This 1853 token reads "H.B. West's Famous Trained Dogs" and depicts a man in a carriage
pulled by two dogs named "Tray & Troy."
The reverse shows New York's Crystal Palace, where West was operating.



   

[walmann]

Nice looking piece, the subject matter varies so greatly on what is depicted on the obverse and reverse, almost has the feel of two different tokens.

[coinsarefun]

Nice looking piece, the subject matter varies so greatly on what is depicted on the obverse and reverse, almost has the feel of two different tokens.

Mr. West was operating out of the Crystal Palace, selling trained dogs
But I do agree with the analogy

[Zantetsuken]

Nice indeed. I love both the design and toning. Thanks for sharing.

~Daniel.