Unidentified 8 Pence Token: Any Clues As To Purpose? (Id: Parton & Osborne Trade Token)

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oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5255 Posts	Posted 05/21/2023 10:21 am Not much to go on here: 26 millimeters, 5.9 grams It seems to be a blank that is waiting to be inscribed with something, but what or what for is far from obvious. Report this Post to the Staff

erafjel Pillar of the Community Sweden 2124 Posts	Posted 05/21/2023 10:59 am By hairdresser/barber suppliers Parton and Osborne: https://collections.falkirk.gov.uk/...rton-osborne Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25628 Posts	Posted 05/21/2023 11:14 am erafjel, I'm impressed that you were able to identify this token! Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5255 Posts	Posted 05/21/2023 11:48 am I'm shocked that this one was nailed! Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189767 Posts	Posted 05/22/2023 11:11 am Very interesting! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
publius Pillar of the Community United States 807 Posts	Posted 06/08/2023 6:47 pm oriole, nifty item! erafiel, great identification! I was thinking "Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company", bordgeld perhaps. An accounting cheque for use in a barbershop would never have occurred to me. Report this Post to the Staff
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