Token, New York, 1840-50

Cast of a token, New York, 1840-50. Obverse: a sailing vessel. Legend: 'NEW YORK DOREMUS & NIXON, 21 PARK PLACE, NEW YORK '. Reverse: a paddle steamer. Legend: 'DRY GOODS AND UPHOLSTERY FOR SHIPS AND STEAMERS'. Two casts obverse and reverse, mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0373
Type: Coin cast
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1840-50
People: Doremus & Nixon
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 3 mm x 28 mm